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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 3:1-15 - Early Signs of Solomon's Flaws
Solomon loves God, but he gets a few things wrong early on: He marries Pharoh's daughter Why it was wrong for Israel to be in alliance with Egypt What were the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 4:1-9 - The "Little Gods Theology" and Why We Aren't God
Today, we discuss many hot button topics: Why we aren't "gods" Paul calls himself a slave of God Paul says not to judge, but then how do you explain other…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 2:28-46 - Solomon Kills Joab
Solomon shows what type of a leader he is in the early days of his reign: Solomon ignores Joab's pleas for mercy Solomon orders Joab to be killed in the Lord's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 3:16-23 - The Basic Rule of the Temple That Every Christian Should Understand
Paul continues lecturing the Corinthian church: The basic rule of the temple that every Christian should understand God will destroy the person who destroys…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 2:13-27 - Solomon Kills Adonijah
Adonijah is up to some old tricks: Adonijah tries to manipulate Solomon's mother, and it works Adonijah claims to be in love with one of David's concubines…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 3:10-15 - The Idea of Purgatory and the Judgement Seat of Christ
Paul discusses the "Day," aka the Judgment Seat of Christ: There are two types of people, the foundation layer and the builder Christ is the only real…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 2:1-12 - King David Sleeps with His Fathers
David dies. But before he does, he has some last words for Solomon: He tells Solomon to be a man He reminds Solomon to always follow YHWH and all of His laws…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 3:1-9 - The 3 Stages of Man
Paul talks about three different stages of man: The natural man The fleshly man The spiritual man God co-works with us even though He doesn't need to Why we…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 1:32-53 - David Crowns Solomon King in Spite of Adonijah
David needs to act quickly to save Solomon's life: He proposes a plan to quickly crown Solomon before Adonijah can kill him Why mules were reserved for royalty…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 2:10-16 - The Source of Truth
The world is always searching for truth, but can never seem to find it. But Christians know where to look: The Holy Spirit reveals the Mind of Christ No one…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Kings 1:1-31 - Another of David's Sons Tries to Usurp the Throne
As David is on his death bed, more problems arise: David takes another concubine in his old age The ramifications for concubines when the king dies Adonijah…
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Announcement - The Podcast is Changing in Season 8
The podcast is changing for season 8. Here's what to expect. This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support. Please click the link below to…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 24:14-25 (From Creation) - God Nearly Destroys Jerusalem
Episode 1015 - God Nearly Destroys Jerusalem God gives David a choice as to which punishment to take for his sin: David asks God to choose the punishment, so…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 2:1-9 (From Christ) - How Jesus's Crucifixion Defeated Satan
Episode 1014 - How Jesus's Crucifixion Defeated Satan Paul explains the difference between holy Spirit wisdom and human wisdom: Human wisdom is far lesser than…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 24:1-14 (From Creation) - God Gives David 3 Choices of How to Punish Israel
Episode 1013: God Gives David 3 Choices of How to Punish Israel David sins drastically in 2 Samuel 24: YHWH is angry with Israel again David decides to count…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 1:20-31 (From Christ) - God Uses Foolish People to Humble the Wise
Episode 1012 - God Uses Foolish People to Humble the Wise In today's episode: The Gospel is foolishness to the people who refuse to believe Why education and…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 23:8-39 (From Creation) - David Refuses to Drink the Water His Men Risk Their Lives For
The author of 2 Samuel delves into the notable people who served David faithfully his whole life: Thirty men were considered "mighty," but 3 of these men were…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 23:1-7 (From Creation) - David's Last Words
David gives one last psalm before he dies: David gives 4 titles to himself, 3 of which are very humble David declares that God gave him a prophecy The…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Corinthians 1:1-19 (From Christ) - Introduction of 1 Corinthians
Paul hears about all the problems associated with the Corinthian church: The Corinthians were known for their debaucherous culture Why Paul chooses to write…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 22:26-51 (From Creation) - God Prepares Us for War
Today we discuss the second half of the Psalm in Samuel: God knocks the arrogant down a few pegs because he cares about them Studies show that…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 16 (From Christ) - The Missing Doxology
Welcome to the last episode of Romans! Who are all the random people mentioned in Romans 16? Why does Paul tell us to kiss other church members? How a "holy…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 22:1-25 (From Creation) - The Psalm in Samuel
Today's episode discusses the seemingly random psalm thrown into the book of 2 Samuel: Why this psalm is in the book of 2 Samuel 3 themes of the psalm…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 21:15-22 (From Creation) - Did Goliath Have 4 Brothers?
David defeats four formidable giants wreaking havoc on Israel: David was almost killed in battle due to his age, so his people tell him to stay home Four men…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 15:22-33 (From Christ) - The Holy Spirit Loves You
Paul tells the Roman church that he plans to visit them, but first: Paul must travel to Jerusalem in order to give the Christians there a gift from the Gentile…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 21:1-14 (From Creation) - The Gibeonites Finally Get Justice Against Saul
God sends a famine to Israel because of what happened to the Gibeonites: The Gibeonites were almost wiped out due to Saul God demands justice for what was done…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 15:14-21 (From Christ) - Paul Explains Why He Wrote Romans
Paul tells the Roman church why he decided to send them such a long letter: The Roman church was solid in faith but they needed reminders The book of Romans is…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 20:14-26 (From Creation) - The Difference Between Wisdom, Knowledge, and Discernment
Joab is about to destroy an Israelite city because he thinks they are all traitors: Joab just decides he is the commander again Sheba (the traitor) hides in…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 20:1-13 (From Creation) - Joab Decides to Kill a Guy
David just got back into the city, and already a million problems arise: A civil war practically breaks out Israel completely abandons David again David…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 15:1-13 (From Christ) - How to Accept Weaker Christians Without Compromise
Paul appeals to stronger Christians in today's passage: Stronger Christians should accept the weaker Christians How do you accept weaker Christians without…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 19:31-43 (From Creation) - Israel and Judah Fight Over David
As David arrives back in Jerusalem: David tries to get Old Man Barzallai to go with him Barzallai declines because he is too old, so Chimham goes with David…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 14:13-26 (From Christ) - Why Does Paul Say All Foods are Clean When The OT Laws Don't?
Is Romans 14 an inconsistency in Scripture regarding clean and unclean foods? Romans 14 is written for Christians to teach them how to treat other Christians…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 19:18-30 (From Creation) - David Forgives People as He is Accepted Back as King
David encounters some people on his way into Jerusalem: Shimei is now sucking up to king David instead of cursing him Abishai wants to cut off Shimei's head…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 19:1-18 (From Creation) - Joab Yells at David; David Fires Joab
Joab is tired of David, and David is tired of Joab: David is being a wet blanket Joab is sick of how David is acting, so he yells at David David listens to…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 14:1-12 (From Christ) - Christians Judging Christians
Should Christians judge each other? Paul gets into it in Romans 14: What Paul says about legalism What is legalism? Christians have the obligation to judge bad…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 18:19-33 (From Creation) - David Finds Out About Absalom's Death
In today's episode: Joab didn't want Ahimaaz to be the subject of the King's wrath Ahimaaz begs to be the one to tell King David Ahimaaz ends up sugar-coating…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 13:8-14 (From Christ) - Put on Jesus Like a T-Shirt
Paul explains not just how to love, but why to love: Love is the fulfillment of the Law Love is sometimes offensive, but never damaging The 10 commandments are…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 18:1-18 (From Creation) - Cursed is Anyone Who Hangs on a Tree
Absalom unwisely goes into battle against David: David has the tribe of Judah on his side David reminds his three commanders not to kill Absalom Israel falls…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 17:17-29 (From Creation) - Ahithophel Hangs Himself
In this episode: Absalom refuses to take good advice and decides to wage an all-out war against his father 2 spies in Jerusalem successfully escape Absalom…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 13:1-7 (From Christ) - What's the Christian's Role in Government?
Paul discusses how Christians should deal with governing authorities: All government leaders come from God, even bad ones Should Christians let the government…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 17:1-16 (From Creation) - Pride Goes Before the Fall
After the evil thing Absalom did in the last episode, YHWH is now against him: Ahithophel gives good advice to Absalom, but he made 2 mistakes when presenting…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 12:9-21 (From Christ) - How to Live the Christian Life 101
Today's portion of Romans is basically a list of how to live like Jesus: Sincere love is to hate evil and cling to what is good How to love fellow Christians…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 16:15-23 (From Creation) - Absalom Sleeps With His Father's Wives
Absalom's gross character is revealed more in this episode: Hushai pretends to be a friend of Absalom Absalom doesn't trust Hushai initially Ahithophel gives…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 16:1-14 (From Creation) - Look for Little Moments of Relief in Bad Circumstances
David is still on the run from his son: It seems that some of David's friends have abandoned David David meets an angry man name Shimei Shimei throws stones at…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 12:1-8 (From Christ) - What's Your Spiritual Gift?
Today on the podcast: The tone of Romans shifts on how to live practically as a Christian 3 ways on how to renew your mind Jenn shares a small part of her…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 15:16-37 (From Creation) - David on the Run
David needs to get out of dodge fast: David leaves 10 concubines behind to take care of the house Israel abandons David, but foreigners flock to him The Levite…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 11:22-36 (From Christ) - Does Romans 11 Teach That Christians Can Lose Salvation?
Romans 11 has a lot to say about the relationship between God and people: Can Christians lose salvation? Is the replacement theory accurate? Why God cannot…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 15:1-15 (From Creation) - Why You Shouldn't People-Please
Absalom is devising a plan to usurp the throne: He dresses in fancy clothes and drives a fancy chariot He wakes up early every day and greets all the people at…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 14:22-33 (From Creation) - How Not To Parent
David has many redeeming qualities, but parenting wasn't one of them: 3 things David should have done differently when parenting his kids Absalom returns home…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 14:1-21 (From Creation) - A Woman Convinces David to Let Absalom Come Home
A wise woman is introduced who tricks David: Joab and the woman scheme to get David to bring Absalom home Why it was in Israel's best interest for Absalom to…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 11:1-21 (From Christ) - Are The Jewish People Still God's Chosen People?
Paul talks about God's relationship with the Jewish people as of today: Are the Jews abandoned by God? Why does God harden the hearts of some of the Jews? The…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 13:23-39 (From Creation) - Absalom Kills His Brother - Was Jonadab Behind It All?
Two years pass since the last episode: Absalom's scheme has come to fruition Absalom almost gives the plan away to David, who gets suspicious Amnon dies and…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 13:1-22 (From Creation) - The Story of Tamar and Amnon
We get to know David's children in this chapter: David's daughter Tamar is beautiful and ready for marriage Amnon has a crush on her His cousin helps him think…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 10:12-21 (From Christ) - Creation Preaches
Paul discusses preachers: Creation actually preaches about God? Paul references a Psalm that many people misunderstand Why human preachers are still necessary…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 12:13-31 (From Creation) - Which of David's Children Died?
David is punished after his affair with Bathsheba: David's baby boy would die Did God punish a baby instead of the parents? David is so sick about it, he can't…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 10:1-13 (From Christ) - The Beginning and End of Knowledge
In today's episode: Why Christians today NEED to read and understand the Old Testament Why the Gospel of Jesus is the end of the Law How to attain real…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 12:1-15 (From Creation) - Why Adultery is Theft
Nathan the prophet visits David and shares a message from YHWH: Nathan tells David a story that makes David extremely angry Why adultery is the sin of theft…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 11:14-27 (From Creation) - Sin Snowballs
David commits more sins as he tries to cover up his infidelity: David has Uriah killed in battle Several people die due to David's murder of Uriah David hides…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 9:22-33 (From Christ) - Christianity is Not the Religion of Instant Gratification
The Christian life isn't an easy one: Christianity does not produce everything we want in life God is patient with wicked people, but why? The Gentiles are…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 11:1-13 (From Creation) - David Cheats with Bathsheba
David gets himself into a major problem: Why David's sin was planned and not an "accident" 7 steps David takes to purposely sin Why Bathsheba was also sinning…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 9:18-24 (From Christ) - We Are the Clay
On today's episode: Jenn shares the story of Pharaoh from Exodus 7-9 God destines people for glory but not destruction Why does God harden hearts? Why it's…