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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…
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The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Chronicles 14 - Success Can Be A Trial
David is finally established as king: Other kings are beginning to recognize him David fails at being successful How Philippians 4 ties into today's passage…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalPhilippians 4:10-23 - I Can Do All Things Through Christ
Paul's most famous verses: What Philippians 4:13 actually means Givers are blessed more than receivers Learning contentment no matter your situation When…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Chronicles 13 - God Strikes Uzza
David decides to bring the Ark of the Covenant home... Uzza and Ahio put the ark on a cart God gets angry and strikes Uzza for touching the ark 5 reasons why…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalPhilippians 4:1-9 - How To Be Unified With Christians You Don't Like
Paul knows we don't always get along: Unity is not being cookie-cutter, but rather, putting differences aside for a common goal How to unify with Christians…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Chronicles 12 - The 30 Mighty Men - Why Are There More than Thirty?!
Scripture continues with David's mighty men: The tribe of Benjamin did not like David David starts with 400 men, but ends with thousands on his side The…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalPhilippians 3:12-21 - 3 Types of Christians and The One We Should Be
In today's episode: 3 types of Christians, and the one we should strive to be An explanation of the resurrected body every Christian will have Why long-lasting…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Chronicles 11:10-47 - David's 30 Mighty Men
David goes to battle with his mighty men: The most prestigious of the thirty: Josheb, Eleazar, Shammah Comparing the seeming inconsistencies between today's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalPhilippians 3:1-12 - Counting All Things As Loss
Paul continues in his letter to the Philippians: What the word "hallelujah" means The significance of the word "dogs" in relation to Gentiles Why Gentiles…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Chronicles 11:1-9 - Why The Israelites Didn't Want David As King
David finally becomes king after many years of waiting: The Israelites didn't really want David as king initially, but why? David's bad decision with the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalPhilippians 2:14-30 - Letting Your Light Shine
Christians are to be different than the world: There are Christians who only pretend to be Christians Christians are to be "lights" Arguments and complaints…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Chronicles 10 - Can You Go To Heaven If You Commit Suicide?
In today's portion: Who are the Philistines, and are they the same people as the Palestinians? Saul commits suicide. Did Saul go to heaven? Is suicide the one…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalPhilippians 2:1-13 - The Thing That Destroys Churches
Paul brings up a problem in the Philippian church: Two women were fighting in the church The church was struggling with unity How to become more unified with…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Chronicles 7-9 - The Israelites Come Home
In today's episode: A discussion of the genealogies of the tribes of Israel Ephraim's blessing above his brother Manasseh A notable judge from the tribe of…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalPhilippians 1:19-30 - To Die Is Gain?
Paul seems to have a death wish: He can't decide if it's better to live or die Why is Paul okay with martyrdom? He says, "To live is Christ, to die is gain."…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Chronicles 5-6 - A Refresher on The Tribes of Levi, Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh
Today we discuss the tribes on the other side of the Jordan and the tribe of Levi: The notable accomplishments of Gad, Rueben, and Manasseh Why Manasseh split…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalPhilippians 1:12-20 - Courage Through Persecution
Paul talks about his imprisonment: It was not in vain; the Gospel was still getting out 3 ways God used Paul's imprisonment Paul's courage was making other…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Chronicles 3-5:1-11 - The Misunderstood Prayer of Jabez
In today's episode: The lineage of David explained Why was Jeconiah listed in Jesus' genealogy if Jeconiah was prophesied to have "no more sons that are…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalPhilippians 1:1-11 - There's Always More You Can Do To Love
Paul writes a letter to the church at Philippi: An introduction to Philippians Paul's love and excitement over the Philippian church Love needs discernment…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Chronicles 1-2 - Intro to Chronicles and the Genealogy of Jesus
An introduction of Chronicles: The possible author of Chronicles; why he is notable Why are the first 9 chapters the genealogies of Israel? A discussion of…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEphesians 6:10-24 - The Full Armor of God
Happy Last Episode of Season 8! Today, we discuss: What "satan" means The full armor of God and what each individual piece represents How and why God's armor…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 25 - God Shows Mercy on A Lost Nation
Judah completely falls: Zedekiah rebels against Babylon Babylon destroys Jerusalem The people left in the land rebel against Babylon and flee to Egypt…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEphesians 6:1-9 - How To Honor Difficult Parents
In today's episode: Paul talks about how children are to obey their parents Why are we supposed to honor our parents? How do we honor difficult parents? The…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 24 - Babylon Takes Judah
The King of Babylon has his sights set on Judah: Judah was a prominent location for targeting Egypt King Neb is successful at subduing Judah for 3 years, but…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEphesians 5:21-33 - Love and Submission in Marriage (Part 2)
Today's passage is possibly the most controversial: Submitting to your husband even when he doesn't deserve it Loving your wife even when she doesn't deserve…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 23 - Josiah's Religious Reform
Josiah makes many changes in Judah and even Israel: He makes the people listen to the law He removes the pagan shrines from YHWH's house He destroys all idols…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEphesians 5:21-33 - Love and Submission in Marriage (Part 1)
Today's passage is possibly the most controversial: Why are women commanded to submit to their husbands? How can a husband love like Jesus loved? Do Christian…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 22 - A King Finally Reads the Law
Josiah becomes king at age 8: He makes an order for YHWH's Temple to be repaired The high priest finds the law in the temple Josiah reads the law for the first…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalPsalm 40 - God's Timing Is Good
Thank you for tuning into today's special Friday episode! We discuss: Can Christians have depression? If so, how should Christians deal with depression? God's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEphesians 5:1-21 - Becoming More Like Jesus
Paul gives the reader a comprehensive guide on how to be like Christ: Because Jesus loves us, we need to love others Why covetousness is idolatry How…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 21 - Judah's Worst King Ever
Today, we are introduced to Judah's worst king. But what made him so bad? He put a sex cult in YHWH's temple He persecuted followers of YHWH He killed his own…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEphesians 4:17-32 - Ways To Be More Like Jesus
In this portion of Ephesians, Paul talks about how to be better Jesus followers: Christians should live in truth and never lie Christians should look different…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 20 - The Sun Goes Backward 10 Hours
Hezekiah becomes terminally ill during the siege of Assyria: Does Isaiah give Hezekiah a false prophecy? God responds to Hezekiah's tears God gives a crazy…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEphesians 4:1-16 - How To Unify The Church
The church is pretty disunified, and even Paul says something about it: What is humility? Did Jesus go to hell when He died? Is it okay to get baptized twice?…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 19:20-37 - Sennacherib Gets What's Coming to Him
God sends a prophecy to Judah about Assyria: God was tired of Sennacherib's arrogance God was going to humble Assyria Judah was small compared to Assyria, but…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEphesians 3:14-21 - The Width, Length, Height, and Depth of God's Love
Paul prays for the Ephesians: Unusual for the times, Paul bows his knees to pray Why we pray to God the Father and not saints The steps to achieving true love…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 19:1-19 - Isaiah's Prophecy Against Assyria
King Hezekiah has a big problem: Assyria is trying to attack Judah and Jerusalem Isaiah prophecies against Assyria The king of Egypt decides to fight against…
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Taking a Couple Days Off
Thank you for your understanding, Faithful Listeners! I will be back on Friday for the Faithful Members, and back on Monday for the regular podcast episodes…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEphesians 3:1-13 - Angels Attend Church
Paul describes the "mystery of God:" God revealed His mystery at the right time, not before God gave the mystery to humans through the Spirit God didn't reveal…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 18:17-37 - Comparing YHWH To Other gods
Sennacherib targets Jerusalem: He sends a messenger to scare the Hebrew men The messenger speaks in Hebrew instead of Syrian The messenger describes the siege…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEphesians 2:11-22 - Are Church Denominations Biblical?
In today's episode: Paul discusses the alienation between the Gentiles and Jews Why the Jews and Gentiles are now "one" The analogy of the Jews and Gentiles…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 18:1-16 - The Reformation of King Hezekiah
King Hezekiah becomes king after Ahaz, and completely turns Judah around: The high places are finally destroyed The bronze snake from the time of Moses is…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEphesians 2:1-10 - Satan's 4 Methods of Attack
Today, we discuss Satan: Is Satan real? Who is Satan, and why did he fall? Satan's four methods he uses to attack Christians: Temptation Fear/Anxiety Stealing…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEphesians 1:15-23 - Paul's Prayer for The Ephesians (And For You)
Paul prays a unique prayer for the Christians in Ephesus: Paul asks that God will give the Christians "enlightenment" Paul asks God to give the Ephesians the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 17:24-41 - Mixed Worship and the American Church
The King of Assyria displaces the Israelites and brings in foreigners to live in Israel: God sends lions to the foreigners The foreigners realize they need to…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalEphesians 1:1-14 - Why Ephesians 1 Does Not Relate To Calvinism
In today's episode: A discussion on the 5 points of Calvinism: Total Depravity Unconditional Election Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Perseverance of the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 17:1-23 - God Punishes Israel
God judges Israel for her sins: Hoshea, the last king of Israel, tries to partner with Egypt to defeat Assyria Assyria besieges Samaria and wins Assyria…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalGalatians 6:11-18 - The End of Galatians
Here's what the end of the letter to the Galatians looks like: Paul writes the final segment in his own hand Why scribes were used in the days of Paul The…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 15:23-38 - The Near End of Israel
Hey Faithful Listeners! This episode was supposed to be uploaded Monday, but I accidentally missed it. So here it is now. I am so sorry for the mistake! In…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 16 - Ahaz, The Worst King of Judah
Ahaz, a terrible king, is introduced in this episode: Ahaz was the first king of Judah to perform human sacrifice Ahaz stripped the temple treasuries to pay…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalGalatians 6:6-10 - Reap What You Sow
Paul ties up Galatians with some more words about how to live in freedom: Share all good things with your teachers/pastors Is tithing mentioned in the New…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalGalatians 6:1-10 - Bear Each Other's Burdens
Paul explains how to love like Jesus did: Is it judgmental to tell someone they are sinning? The meaning of "bear each other's burdens" Do you have to love…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 15:13-26 - Menahem Brutally Kills His Own People and Bows to Assyria
A new king is in town, and he is awful: Menahem genocides his own people for not accepting him as king Menahem bows to Assyria and pays tribute The history of…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalGalatians 5:13-26 - Why Do Christians Sin if They Have the Holy Spirit?
In today's discussion of the Holy Spirit: Does the Holy Spirit leave Christians who sin? How can Christians still sin if they have the Holy Spirit inside them?…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 15:1-15 - Why A King Cannot Be High Priest
Another king fails toward the end of his life: King Azariah (Uzziah) starts out as a good king of Judah Uzziah becomes arrogant toward the end of his life God…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalGalatians 5:1-12 - Get Out of Legalism and Stand Firm in Freedom
Paul begins to wrap up his letter with some advice: How Christians can avoid legalism Why it's so easy for Christians to fall into legalism Was Paul for or…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 14 - An Important Lesson from the Kings
2 Kings 14 has a lot to say: Amaziah becomes the new king of Judah Amaziah becomes prideful and starts worshipping Edomite gods after a successful battle…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalGalatians 4:21-31 - Abraham's 2 Children: One Freed, One Enslaved
Paul makes some closing arguments about the pointlessness of legalism: The story of Abraham revisited Ishmael represents the Old Covenant, and Isaac represents…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 13:14-25 - Elisha's Dead Body Raises a Man to Life
Elisha is about to die: He gives a final prophecy to the king The king refuses to fully go through with the prophecy Elisha dies and is buried Elisha's body…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalGalatians 4:12-20 - Was Paul Arrogant?
Paul continues his plea to the Galatians: "Be like me." Was this an arrogant thing for Paul to say? Thoughts on Paul's claim that the Galatians welcomed him as…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Kings 13:1-13 - The Israelites Trade YHWH for Asherah
The Israelites are at it again: Jehu's son becomes king and continues in the "sins of Jeroboam" A refresher on Jeroboam, the first king of Israel Israel again…