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The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast…
Episodes
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Matthew 16:1-20 (From Christ) - Who is Jesus?
After another confrontation with the Pharisees and now with the Sadducees, Jesus asks His disciples who they believe He really is. Discover more Christian…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Genesis 34:13-31 (From Creation) - The Sins of Levi and Simeon
After Dinah is abused, two of her brothers plot revenge... not just against the man who hurt Dinah, but against the entire city. Discover more Christian…
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Genesis 34:1-12 (From Creation) - Dinah is Defiled
One of the saddest stories in all of Genesis is found in Genesis 34, which we will be discussing today. The fate of Dinah, Jacob's only daughter. Discover more…
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Matthew 15:29-39 (From Christ) - Jesus feeds the 4,000
Deja vu? No, just Jesus performing a similar miracle within a short period of time - except this time, the disciples really show where their hearts are at…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Genesis 33:12-20 (From Creation) - Jacob Chooses the Wrong Way
After Jacob's encounter with Esau, Esau leaves to go home. Jacob stays behind and decides to live in a Canaanite city - a place opposite of where God had told…
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Matthew 15:21-28 (From Christ) - Little Dogs and Little Children - With Guest Speaker Michelle
Today with Michelle, we are discussing the faith of the Canaanite woman, even after Jesus tests her. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Genesis 33:1-11 (From Creation) - Jacob's Encounter with Esau
Jacob, limping his way into battle, finally encounters Esau, but Esau does not react the way Jacob intended him to. Discover more Christian podcasts at…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Genesis 32:22-32 (From Creation) - The One Who Wrestles with God
Jacob is scared and alone, but a mysterious man shows up and wrestles with Jacob all night long. After hours of fighting, the man puts Jacob's hip out of…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Matthew 15:10-20 (From Christ) - Does Food Defile a Person?
After encountering the Pharisees, Jesus greatly offends them by telling them that food does not defile people, but rather, what is in the heart. Discover more…
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Genesis 32:1-21 (From Creation) - Jacob Fears for His Life
After Jacob leaves Laban, he runs into another problem - his brother. Check out the limited edition items before they go! www.p40ministries.com/limited-edition…
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Matthew 15:1-9 (From Christ) - The Problem with Legalism
Jesus harshly rebukes the Pharisees in today's episode. He tells them that they should never add ridiculous rules to God's Law... because made-up rules do…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Genesis 31:45-55 (From Creation) - The Watchtower
In today's episode, Jacob and Laban make a peace treaty, and promise to never cross pass the "watchtower" to do each other harm. Discover more Christian…
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Genesis 31:36-44 (From Creation) - Jacob Fights with Laban
Jacob and Laban finally fight it out in today's episode. Laban accuses Jacob of stealing from him and Jacob stands his ground. Make sure to check out the…
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Matthew 14:22-36 (From Christ) - Jesus Walks on the Water
When the disciples had left Jesus last, He was alone on a mountain. But suddenly, He is next to them on the water! Why did Jesus walk on the water? Why was…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Genesis 31:17-35 (From Creation) - Rachel Steals the Gods
Rachel and Leah flee with Jacob, but before she leaves, Rachel steals her father's gods. Check out the P40 Ministries blog: www.p40ministries.com/theblog…
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Matthew 14:13-21 (From Christ) - Jesus Feeds the Multitude
After John the Baptist dies, Jesus retreats to a deserted place to pray and rest... but the multitudes find Him and are very demanding of His time. Check out…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Genesis 31:1-16 (From Creation) - Take the Spotted Goats and Run - With Guest Speaker Beth
Jacob notices Laban's change in attitude towards him. He knows that he is no longer safe in Laban's home. Thus, Jacob asks his two wives to leave with him…
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Genesis 30:25-34 (From Creation) - Laban Cheats Jacob... Again
Jacob is ready to leave Laban, because he wants to start providing for his own family. However, Laban promises Jacob his wages, but then tries to trick Jacob…
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Matthew 14:1-14 (From Christ) - The Death of John the Baptist
Why does death happen to good people? Why did John the Baptist have to die the way he did? Why didn't Jesus prevent it? Check out the life, death, and best…
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Genesis 30:13-24 (From Creation) - Unhealthy, Sisterly Competition Part II
Today's episode is a continuation of Monday's episode, where Rachel and Leah continue to fight over their husband Jacob. Discover more Christian podcasts at…
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Matthew 13:44-58 (From Christ) - Jesus is Rejected in His Hometown
In today's episode, we are discussing many topics, including three more parables, and how Jesus was rejected in His own hometown. Read the testimony of P40…
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Genesis 30:1-13 (From Creation) - Unhealthy, Sisterly Competition
After Jacob marries two sisters, they have a weird, unnatural rivalry over him. Check out the P40 shop: www.p40ministries.com/shop Discover more Christian…
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Genesis 29:31-35 (From Creation) - Leah's Sad Story
Leah is the hated wife of Jacob. However, God sees how unloved she is and grants her with many children. Check out the P40 Ministries blog…
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Matthew 13:24-43 (From Christ) - Separating the Weeds from the Grain
In today's episode, Jesus speaks more in parables to the multitudes, because their hearts are hard. But He later explains one of his parables to His disciples…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Genesis 29.14-30 (From Creation) - Jacob the Deceived
Laban, Jacob's shady uncle, deceives Jacob into marrying both his daughters and also for working for him for free for fourteen years. Discover more Christian…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Matthew 13:1-23 (From Christ) - Those Who Have Ears to Hear...
We often hear the parable of the sower. We probably remember this parable from Sunday School. We hear it, but do we really hear it? Check out the P40…
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Genesis 29:1-14 (From Creation) - How Did Ancient Hebrews Say Yes?
Did you know that there was no word for "yes" in ancient Hebrew culture? Today we are discussing Jacob and his arrival at Haran. Discover more Christian…
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Genesis 28:10-22 (From Creation) - Ladder to Heaven? Not Stairway?
Jacob is running for his life. He lies down for the night to rest, where he has a really unique dream! Check out the P40 Ministries Shop for Christian clothing…
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Matthew 12:38-50 (From Christ) - Evil Spirits are Real?
In one of Jesus's analogies, He begins talking about evil spirits possessing a man. He also describes the generation He is living as wicked. Check out the…
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Genesis 28:1-9 (From Creation) - Esau and His Three Wives
Esau figures out that his parents can't stand his two Canaanite wives. So he does something kind of weird to try and appease his parents. Check out the new…
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Matthew 12:30-37 (From Christ) - The Unforgiveable Sin
Today on the podcast, we are discussing the only unforgiveable sin mentioned in the Bible. What could it be and are we guilty of it? Check out the P40 blog…
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Genesis 27:30-46 (From Creation) - Esau Plots to Kill Jacob
Esau finds out what Jacob had done to him, and he is furious. He plots to kill his brother after Isaac dies. But Rebekah catches wind of Esau's plans, and…
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Genesis 27:18-28 (From Creation) - Jacob the Deceiver
With the help from his mother, Jacob successfully deceives his blind father Isaac. Have you ever tried goat meat? What's it taste like? Is it different from…
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Matthew 12:14-29 (From Christ) - Jesus Strengthens the Weak
Today, Matthew talks about Jesus being prophesied about in Isaiah. For example, Jesus was not an arrogant person, He did not come to make Himself a king, He…
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Genesis 27:1-17 (From Creation) - Rebekah Plots Against Esau and Isaac
Isaac is getting very old, and he is almost completely blind. He wants to bless his son Esau before he dies, but Rebekah has other plans. Check out the P40…
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Matthew 12:1-14 (From Christ) - Religious Chores Don't Save
While traveling around on the Sabbath, Jesus and His disciples begin plucking some heads of grain to eat. However, the Pharisees notice this and become angry…
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Genesis 26:12-35 (From Creation) - Well, Well, Well
Well, well, well, what's all this business with these wells? Check out the P40 Ministries Blog: www.p40ministries.com Discover more Christian podcasts at…
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Genesis 26.1-11 (From Creation) - Isaac Can't Keep a Secret
When the famine hit, Isaac trusts in God and stays exactly where he's at. However, he has a secret... but he is really, really, bad at keeping it one. Check…
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Matthew 11:20-30 (From Christ) - Is Worldly Wisdom Useless?
In today's episode, Jesus is talking to many crowds of people. After denouncing many cities that refuse to accept the truth, He begins talking about worldly…
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Genesis Recap Episode - The Gist of Genesis 1-25
This is the recap episode for Genesis 1-25. A great place to start for those who are new to P40 Ministries. Also an excellent episode for advanced listeners to…
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Matthew 11:1-19 (From Christ) - Jesus and John the Baptist
John the Baptist has many questions for Jesus, so he sends some disciples to ask Jesus. Jesus answers them directly. He then commends John for everything he…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Genesis 25:27-34 (From Creation) - Esau Despises His Birthright
Today we are learning about Esau and how he sold his birthright to his younger brother. But why does this matter and why is it such a big deal? Shop P40…
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Special Candle-Lit Christmas Special
Merry Christmas! We are going to be discussing Isaiah chapter nine tonight to prepare our hearts for the beautiful season that is Christmas. Isaiah chapter…
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Matthew 10:16-42 (From Christ) - Do Not Fear
Jesus warns his disciples before they leave that they will be persecuted for the gospel. However, He also tells them not to fear, because the Lord sees them…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Genesis 25:19-26 (From Creation) - The Story of Jacob and Esau
More family drama, more struggle, as two babies fight each other in the womb of their mother. Join the P40 Ministries Candlelit Christmas Podcast Event…
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Matthew 10:1-15 (From Christ) - Jesus and the Gentiles
Who are the Gentiles? Why did Jesus tell His disciples not to preach to them? These questions answered and more in today's episode. Join my Christmas Podcast…
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Genesis 25:1-18 (From Creation) - Abraham Dies
Abraham was very old, and he had much wealth. Before he dies, he sends his other sons away from his "son of promise." He gives all that he owns to his son…
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Genesis 24:52-67 (From Creation) - Rebekah Becomes a Beloved Wife
After saying that Rebekah was allowed to go and become Isaac's wife, Laban changes his tune the very next day. However, Rebekah puts her family in their place…
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Matthew 9:27-38 (From Christ) - Begging for Mercy
As Jesus walks to His next destination, two blind men scream at Him, begging Him for mercy. Read the newest blog post at P40 Ministries, entitled, "Stop Being…
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Genesis 28:28-52 (From Creation) - Rebekah is Chosen
After meeting a mysterious stranger, Rebekah rushes home to tell her family everything that happened. Her brother Laban, the head of the household sees the…
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Matthew 9:18-26 (From Christ) - Jesus Heals the Woman With the Issue of Blood
As Jesus eats with sinners, a man begs Jesus to come to his home and lay His hands on his dying daughter. As Jesus follows him, a woman with a severe issue…
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Genesis 24:10-27 (From Creation) - Rebecca's Work Ethic
Abraham's most trusted servant travels to Iraq to find a wife for Isaac. He encounters a very beautiful woman who does something extraordinary for girls at…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Genesis 24:1-9 (From Creation) - A Strange, Ancient Promise
Abraham is very old at this point in his story. He asks his faithful servant to make him a very strange promise regarding Isaac. Discover more Christian…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Matthew 9:9-17 (From Christ) - Jesus Eats With Sinners
After healing the crippled man, Jesus finds a tax collector named Matthew. Matthew invites Jesus into his home to eat, where Jesus sits down with a rowdy bunch…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Genesis 3:1-20 (From Creation) - Sarah Dies
Thirty-seven years after Isaac is born, Sarah dies peacefully at an old age. However, Abraham is extremely sad and has no place to properly bury his faithful…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Matthew 9:1-8 (From Christ) - It's All About the Heart - With Guest Speaker Kelsie
Today with my good friend Kelsie, we discuss Jesus healing the paralytic man and what it means for us today. Check out P40 Ministries for some Christmas items…
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Genesis 22:15-24 (From Creation) - You are Personally Blessed Because of Abraham
In today's episode, we discuss how God responded to Abraham's obedience. We also discuss how you are personally blessed because of Abraham, and why. If you…
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Genesis 22:1-14 (From Creation) - Why Does God Ask Abraham to Sacrifice Isaac?
We get very in-depth in today's episode. We are discussing why God asked Abraham to do something so unheard of, why Abraham does it, and who God really is…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Matthew 8:28-34 (From Christ) - Is the Bible Sometimes Inaccurate?
In today's episode, we discuss some passages that look like they might be conflicting or inaccurate, and discuss why that might be. We also discuss the healing…
- The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal
Genesis 21:22-34 (From Creation) - God Always Supplies Needs
After Isaac is born, King Abimelech asks Abraham to form a peace treaty with him. The awesome thing about this peace treaty is the fact that Abraham finally…