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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 Kokal1 Kings 18:22-46 - God Vs. Baal
God proposes an idea to display His power to the people: Elijah tells the people that they are going to have a battle between God and Baal; the people agree…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Corinthians 1:1-11 - Reframing Our View of Suffering
Today, we introduce 2 Corinthians: Paul's 4th letter to the Corinthians The meaning of paraklesis, or comfort from God 2 ways we can re-frame the idea of…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 18:1-21 - The Beginning of the Showdown
God is about to challenge Baal in front of Israel. But first, The famine and drought lasts for 3 years straight Obadiah saves 100 of God's prophets from death…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 17:17-24 - If God is Good, Why Do People Die?
While Elijah stays with the widow, the unthinkable happens when her only son dies: The widow blames Elijah and God Elijah prays for the boy's life A discussion…
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2024 Candlelit Christmas - The Lord is Near, Refuse to Fear
Merry Christmas! Was your year filled with worry or doubt or fear? Did you know that the Christmas story is actually filled with people who were afraid? Today…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 17:1-16 - Faith In Spite of Fear
Elijah the prophet is introduced: He delivers a message to Ahab about an upcoming drought/famine Elijah's life is in danger, so God tells him to go live by a…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 16 - The End of First Corinthians
Paul gives some closing thoughts to end his letter: Christians are commanded to give Givers and laborers deserve far more thanks than they get Evidence of the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 16:21-34 - Baal, The Idol of Shittim
King Omri and Ahab are worse than all the kings before them: King Omri establishes Samaria Omri dies and his son Ahab takes his place Ahab is worse than his…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 15:51-58 - What is the Last Trumpet Before the Rapture?
*Note from Jenn - "I forgot to mention what the word "rapture" means. It is a Latin word that means "caught up." Even though the word is not used in Scripture…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 16:1-20 - Civil War in Israel While Judah Remains Peaceful
Asa is the king of peaceful Judah; meanwhile Israel burns to the ground: Jehu the prophet prophesies against Baasha's family Elah is assassinated while drunk…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 15:35-50 - What Will Our Resurrected Bodies Look Like?
Scripture describes our resurrected bodies in more detail: Why it's not impossible for God to make a completely new, resurrected body Our current bodies will…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 15:25-34 - The End of Dynasty I in Israel
Jeroboam, the first king of Israel dies, and chaos ensues: Nadab becomes the next king of Israel God gives Nadab time to repent, but he doesn't Nadab dies in…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 15:20-34 - What Happens During the 1,000 Year Reign of Jesus?
Paul shares information about the 1,000 year reign of Jesus and more proof the resurrection really happened: What is the difference between rising from the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 15:9-24 - Can You Struggle with Fear while Being Devoted to God?
In 1 Kings 15: Asa becomes the next king Asa proves his complete dedication to Yahweh King Baasha wars with Judah Asa becomes afraid of Baasha and takes gold…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 15:1-19 - Why "Cultural Christianity" isn't Worth It
Paul is about to set the Corinthians straight on the resurrection of Jesus: There were over 500 witnesses of Jesus being risen from the dead The Old Testament…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 15:1-10 - Abijam and His Mother
Abijam reigns as the next king of Israel after the death of Reheboam: Abijam was also known as Abijah - the significance of the two different names Abijam…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 14:26-40 - Women Being Silent During Church?
Paul discusses the orderly way to have a church service: There must always be an interpreter when speaking in tongues Up to 3 people can speak at a time, but…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 14:21-31 - How Western Churches Mimic the Religion of Rehoboam
Rehoboam started out as a good king, but fell shortly after: Rehoboam works on building up the kingdom Judah sees 3 years of great success 5 years in, Shishak…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 14:13-25 - Prophesy is a Unifying Gift; Tongues Not So Much
The Corinthian church was struggling to understand the concept of tongues: Tongues is useless in a church setting without an interpreter Everyone who has the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 14:1-20 - Jeroboam's Son is Very Sick
Jeroboam's son is very sick: Jeroboam sends his wife to the prophet Ahijah The prophet could see through the disguise Ahijah has some bad news for Jeroboam…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 14:1-12 - Why Tongues are Not the Most Useful Gift in the Church
Paul wants believers to have prophecy rather than tongues: There are 2 types of tongue gifts - personal and interpersonal Tongues are edifying for one's own…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 13 - The Man of God and the Old Prophet
A man of God meets an old prophet: A man of God travels to Israel to prophesy against it The man of God was commanded to fast until he got back home An old…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 13:7-13 - Love Covers Sin
Why love is so important: Love covers sin - what this means Love looks for the positive Love endures through bad circumstances Love will last forever, but…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 12:16-33 - Israel Splits in Two
King Rehoboam made a big mistake: After harshly confronting the people, the Israelites rebel The northern tribes stone the tax collector Rehoboam flees for his…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 13:1-6 - Learning True Love
The "love chapter" has a lot of convicting verses: Why Paul needed to write this chapter What "agape" love means Why love is so much deeper than mere kindness…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 12:1-15 - How to Discern between Good and Bad Advice
Rehoboam and Jeroboam go head to head: Rehoboam is next in line for the throne, but God promised it to Jeroboam The people demand conditions from Rehoboam…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 12:14-31 - Are Some Spiritual Gifts Dead?
Here's a better understanding of Spiritual gifts: Spiritual gifts are unique and diverse Some Spiritual gifts are showier than others, but that doesn't mean…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 11:26-43 - Solomon Dies
The third and final enemy of Solomon happens to be an Israelite: Jeroboam gets the king's attention as an industrious man Jeroboam climbs the ranks A prophet…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 12:1-14 - A Breakdown of Spiritual Gifts
Today, we discuss the purpose of Spiritual gifts and what they are: The difference between a spiritual gift and a talent How to know if someone is truly using…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 11:14-25 - Two Major Problems for Israel
Shockingly, after Solomon starts worship child sacrifice idols: God raises up two adversaries: Hadad and Rezon Hadad was son of the Edomite king Hadad lived…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 11:1-16 - (Part 2) - Should Women Wear Head Coverings in Church?
Today we discuss part 2 of the head coverings controversy: A discussion of the creation of woman What does it mean that "women are the glory of men?" Angels…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 11:1-13 - Sin Quickly Destroys
God becomes angry at Israel and Solomon: Solomon marries 700 women and takes 300 concubines The wives worship their gods instead of YHWH Solomon begins…
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Prayer for the 2024 Election
Pray along with Jenn for the election results tonight. Jenn also gives a word of encouragement and reads an excerpt from Daniel 2. Discover more Christian…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 11:1-16 - (Part 1) - Why Men Shouldn't Wear Head Coverings in Church
Today, Jenn addresses part one of a controversial issue: Why head coverings were a cultural problem in Paul's day (and today too) Should men wear hats in…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 10:14-29 - The Prosperity of Israel under Solomon
Israel is doing very well with Solomon as their king: Israel is secure from enemies Israel is extremely wealthy to the point silver is as plentiful as rocks…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 10:14-33 - Eating From the Table of Demons?
Paul makes a compelling argument about avoiding idolatry: How Communion and Old Testament peace offering sacrifices are similar The history of Temple…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 10:1-13 - The Queen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba comes to visit Solomon and ask him tough questions: Solomon makes such a huge impression that it blows her away The queen of Sheba gives…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 10:1-13 - 4 Types of Lust
In today's episode: How the ancient Israelites are not much different than modern-day Christians 4 types of lust: Idolatry Sex Unthankfulness Rebellion/Lack of…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 9:15-28 - A List of Solomon's Potential Compromises
Solomon breaks many Old Testament Laws and also potentially compromises on several issues: He uses forced labor to build several cities What happened to…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 9:19-27 - Training Like an Olympian
Paul shares his tips for becoming a better Christian: He becomes all things for all people He proclaims the Gospel boldly He trains himself like an Olympian He…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 9:1-14 - YHWH Blesses His Temple
In today's episode: God appears to Solomon a second time God accepts the temple, makes it holy, and chooses Jerusalem all out of love for Solomon, David, and…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 9:1-18 - God Commands Us to Pay Our Spiritual Leaders
Some claim that financial giving isn't commanded in the New Testament, yet: Paul says that it was his right to be compensated by the church God ordained that…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 8:14-66 - Did God Really Want Solomon to Build the Temple?
Solomon finishes the dedication of the temple: He reminds God of His promises and blesses the people He prays a future prayer for the people He leaves himself…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 8 - Food Offered to Idols
Paul addresses the Corithian church and their arrogance: Knowledge is good, but it makes us arrogant. Love is better 'cause it builds people up What was the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 8:1-13 - Does God Appreciate Animal Sacrifice?
Solomon brings the Ark of the Covenant to the new Temple: Why did Solomon wait 11 months to dedicate the temple? Solomon performs a huge amount of sacrifices…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 7:18-40 - Remain as You Are
In today's Scripture: Why celibacy is a good lifestyle Are celibate people more righteous than married people? Learning to be content in whatever situation we…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 7:13-51 - Huram Makes Outdoor Temple Furniture
Solomon sends for an artisan named Huram to make all the outdoor bronze furniture: Huram creates 2 bronze pillars decorated with lilies, pomegranates, and…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 7:12-17 - What to Do if Your Spouse Isn't a Christian
Paul addresses mixed marriages (marriages where one spouse is saved and the other isn't): The Christian should not divorce the non-Christian Being content in…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 7:1-9 - Solomon's Palace Takes Longer to Build than the Temple to God
Solomon builds a large palace for himself and spends longer on it than the temple to God: Did Solomon really care about God's temple? Why it looks like…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 7:1-11 - The Christian Perspective of Sex and Marriage - With Special Guest Garett
Jenn and her husband Garett share the Christian perspective of sex within marriage: What the purpose is of sex within marriage (other than having children) Is…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 6:14-38 - The Inside of the Holy Place and Most Holy Place
What we can apply from the building of the temple: Solomon used the best possible materials for the temple project The Most Holy Place could only be entered…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 6:12-20 - What Christians Need to Know about Sex
In today's episode: All things are lawful, but not all things are good How to overcome sexual sin Why Christians need to avoid sexual sins God didn't create us…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 6:1-13 - Here's What God Requires of His People
Solomon begins building the temple: The temple is rather small for the temples of the time period Solomon doesn't want the temple to be corrupted by anything…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 6:1-11 - Christians Aren't Allowed to Sue Each Other?
Paul scolds the church for more unhealthy behaviors: The church members were suing each other Should Christians ever sue anyone? Paul argues that the church…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 5 - Solomon Starts Building the Temple, but Did God Want a Temple Built for Him?
Solomon starts preparing to build a temple for YHWH: The King of Tyre agrees to give Solomon supplies Solomon has a trade agreement with Hiram Is there any…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 5:9-13 - How the Corinthian Church Mirrors the American Church
In today's episode: Paul calls out the Corinthian church How the American church is similar to the Corinthian church How to unify churches What we can do now…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 4 - Solomon Hosts TED Talks and Breaks Every OT Law for Kings
Solomon was an interesting guy: He was very organized He needed tons of food for his thousands of extended family members He hosted TED Talks He broke every…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 5:1-8 - Truth Bomb: Church is Supposed to Be Uncomfortable
Paul is appalled to hear about the sexual sin being tolerated in the Corinthian church: A church member was either living with or married to his step mom Why…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 3:16-28 - Solomon and the Case of the Two Prostitutes
Solomon hears a very difficult case involving two prostitutes: 2 women share a story and it's one women's word against the other Did God say that Solomon was…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 4:18-21 - What Does Paul Mean When He Tells People to Imitate Him?
Paul makes some controversial statements in 1 Corinthians 4: Paul tells the Corinthian church that they are arrogant All the ways the apostles were persecuted…