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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 Kokal2 Samuel 10 (From Creation) - The Ammonites Insult the Israelites
David tries to be kind to the Ammonites, but they insult him instead: At some point, David and king Nahash were friendly with each other Nahash dies, so David…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 9 (From Creation) - God Does Not Always Heal
David emulates Jesus by showing unneeded kindness: David looks for a member of Saul's family to bless David discovers Jonathon's crippled son, Mephibosheth Why…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 9:1-18 (From Christ) - Does Romans 9 Prove Calvinism?
Here's the discussion today: Paul says he would rather be cursed than have his Jewish brothers and sisters be cursed Not everyone who is Abraham's child is…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 8:28-39 (From Christ) - If God Is Loving, Why Do We Go Through Trials?
Paul knew suffering better than 99.99% of people, and yet: Paul writes about how God uses suffering for good Paul talks about God's love in spite of suffering…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 8 (From Creation) - David's Various Military Victories; Should Kings Have More Than 1 War Horse?
YHWH is with David during battle: David defeats the Philistines and takes Israeli land from them David defeats the Moabites Why did David defeat Moab if they…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 7:18-29 (From Creation) - A Guide on How to Pray Based on David's Prayer
David just heard that God was going to build him a house, so David: Prays humbly Glorifies God Gives thanks Asks for a blessing Glorifies God again Reminds God…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 8:18-30 (From Christ) - Will Animals Go to Heaven?
Paul talks about suffering: All creation is suffering along with humanity Animals and nature have become corrupted due to the sin of humans Will animals go to…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 7:1-17 (From Creation) - God Gives David a House after David Offers a House to God
David looks around and realizes how much he has: David thinks it's wrong that his house is nicer than God's David offers to build a house for God God tells…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 8:1-17 (From Christ) - Believing in Jesus is the Most Logical Thing You Can Do to Gain Peace and Happiness
Here's the discussion today: God doesn't condemn His own people The difference between the Law of Sin and Death and the Old Testament Law Are we following the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 6:16-23 (From Creation) - Resentment is Bad For You
Michal, David's wife, doesn't appreciate what she sees: She despises David as he dances in front of God She doesn't care about the Ark's homecoming 3 reasons…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 6:1-15 (From Creation) - God Kills Uzzah for Disobedience
David decides that it's time to bring the Ark home, but it doesn't go as planned: Uzzah and Ahio transport the ark on a cart 3 reasons why Uzzah was wrong…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 7:7-25 (From Christ) - How to Stop Habitually Sinning
Paul shares how much of a sinner he is: Paul says he does the opposite of what he knows he should do Is it a contradiction to say that Christians can still be…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 5 (From Creation) - Are You Better at Handling Success or Trials?
David finally becomes a king: David conquers Jerusalem for Israel David gets many more wives and concubines David becomes greater and greater Are you better at…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 7:1-6 (From Christ) - Is Divorce a Sin?
Today, Jenn discusses divorce in depth: What Jesus says about divorce in Matthew Why was there an Old Testament Law about divorce? What about cases of abuse or…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 4 (From Creation) - Ish-Bosheth Dies and Mephibosheth is Crippled
As David rises to power, some traiterous people try to get a reward: After Abner dies, Ish-Bosheth loses all power As he sleeps, some of his men kill and…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 6:15-23 (From Christ) - Is It Okay to Sin Only a Little Bit?
In the last Romans episode, Paul talked about habitual sins. But now he talks about infrequent sins: Are little sins okay since we all have a sin nature?…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 3:22-39 (From Creation) - Abner Dies
After Abner abandons Ish-Bosheth, he is in for a rude awakening: David forgives Abner, but Joab yells at David Joab hatches a scheme to kill Abner Abner is…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 6:1-14 (From Christ) - We Crucify Sin
Here's why Christians shouldn't keep sinning even though God shows us grace: Sin is part of the "old nature" We were crucified with Christ We get baptized We…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 3.12-21 (From Creation) - Was it Wrong for David to Take Michal Back?
Abner decides to join David's team: Abner sends a peace treaty deal to David David accepts but on one condition: bring back Michal Michal is taken from her…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 3:1-11 (From Creation) - David's Multiple Wives and the Problems Associated
As war heats up between David and Ish-Bosheth: David suddenly has a lot more wives and a lot more children God's design for marriage and why it works Was Eglah…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 5:12-21 (From Christ) - What is Heaven Like?
Paul talks about the similarities and differences between Jesus and Adam: Adam was perfect and so was Jesus Adam changed the course of the world and so did…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 2:12-32 (From Creation) - Civil War Between Judah and Benjamin
As time goes by, the two kings of Israel are destined to clash: Abner, Ishbosheth's commander, meets with Joab, David's commander The two men decide it's a…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 5:1-11 (From Christ) - The Benefits of Faith
After writing 4 chapters about sin, Paul now writes about the uplifting benefits Christians receive: When we are justified by faith, we have peace with God God…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 2:1-11 (From Creation) - 3 Character Traits God Loves
On today's episode: David moves to Hebron after God tells him to The tribe of Judah anoints David as king Meanwhile, Ish-bosheth is named king of Israel…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 1:17-27 (From Creation) - Was "The Song of the Bow" David's Love Song to Jonathon?
David writes a famous poem for the death of Saul: Is the book of Jashar a lost book of the Bible? David writes many kind things about Saul and Jonathon Why…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 4 (From Christ) - Have Faith Like Abraham's
Why is Abraham so important to Christianity? Paul argues that Abraham is the father of all who believe Why circumcision wasn't necessary for righteousness God…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal2 Samuel 1:1-16 (From Creation) - David Finds Out about Saul's Death
David meets an Amalekite who shares news with him: Saul has just died and the Israelites are in defeat The Amalekite claims he killed Saul Was this the truth…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 3:19-31 (From Christ) - All Have Sinned and Fallen Short
Today on TBE: Why the Law cannot save What was the point of the Old Testament (OT) Law if it didn't save? Should Christians read/follow the OT Law? If Jesus…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 31 (From Creation) - Saul Dies
Today on the Bible Explained: Saul is wounded badly in battle so he takes his own life Jonathon is killed Israel has a terrible defeat and many people abandon…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 30:16-31 (From Creation) - God Works Behind-the-Scenes
David fights to save his family: The Amalekites are partying it up David makes a sneak attack and recovers everyone who was taken captive Some of David's men…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 3:1-18 (From Christ) - There is No One Righteous
Paul talks about the sin of both Jews and Gentiles: Is there any benefit of being a Jew? Was Jesus tolerant? There is no one who seeks after God. Is this a…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 30:1-15 (From Creation) - David Finds Strength in God Again
In today's episode: David travels three days to find out that his home has been burned down and his wives captured David's men consider stoning David David…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 2:17-29 (From Christ) - A Discussion on Christian Hypocrisy
Today on the podcast: Why hypocrisy is so dangerous Several different ways a Christian can live hypocritically Circumcision (or any tradition) is not necessary…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 29 (From Creation) - David is Rejected by the Philistines
David tries to join the Philistine army: 3 reasons why David might have wanted to fight with the Philistines: He was bitter against the Israelites He wanted to…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 28:15-25 (From Creation) - Was Saul Saved? - Part 2
Today, Jenn again covers the topic of whether or not Saul was saved: Saul talks to Samuel and falls to the ground in fear Can people lose salvation? A…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 2:11-16 (From Christ) - Can Unreached People Get Saved?
Today, Jenn discusses: How God shows no partiality How secularists steal all of their beliefs from the Bible Are unreached people (people who never heard the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 28:1-14 (From Creation) - Did Samuel Really Come Back From the Dead?
As David and the Philistine armies prepare for war against Israel: Saul loses all courage and seeks out a witch OT Laws about witchcraft Why God sometimes…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 2:1-11 (From Christ) - Secret Sins in the Heart Matter Just as Much as Obvious Sins
In this in-depth episode Jenn covers: How it is not a sin to judge others Why judging others is not good Why women need to dress modestly How God loves all…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 27 (From Creation) - Is David Special Because He's a "Man after God's Heart?"
David compromises in 1 Samuel 27: David and his 600 men and all their wives go to live in Philistine territory Why it wasn't good for David to live with the…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 26.13-25 (From Creation) - Saul's Ingenuine Apology
Saul is at it again: David takes Saul's spear incognito but then gives it back David again spares Saul's life and asks Saul why this is happening Saul…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 1:18-32 (From Christ) - Was The Bible Changed in 1946?
Today we are discussing: Was the Bible changed in 1946 to include anti-gay rhetoric? What Paul has to say about people who refuse to believe in the truth of…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 26:1-12 (From Creation) - Saul Tries to Kill David Again
Saul is on a new hunt for David where: Saul forgets that he apologized to David for trying to kill him before David has a newfound courage and faith in God's…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 1:13-21 (From Christ) - Everyone Sees Evidence of God
In today's episode: What does "Jew first, then Gentile" mean? What is the replacement theory, and is it true? What the term "righteous" means How people can…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 25:36-44 (From Creation) - David's Woman Weakness
Today is the first time we see David's personal struggle with women: Abigail returns to Nabal, who is throwing himself a party Nabal dies 11 days later David…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 25:1-35 (From Creation) - Abigail Saves Her Husband's Life
David encounters a rich, terrible man named Nabal: Nabal insults David and throws out his messengers David prepares for war against Nabal's home The meaning of…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalRomans 1:1-12 (From Christ) - Intro to The Book of Romans, Nero, and The Church of Rome
Welcome to Romans! Why this letter feels so different from Paul's other letters The first sentence of Romans - a discussion of the Trinity, who Jesus is, and…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 24 (From Creation) - Are Christians Supposed to Honor Evil Rulers?
While Saul poops in a cave: David's men are ready to kill Saul at this vulnerable time How was David able to cut off a piece of Saul's robe? David feels bad…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalActs 28:23-31 (From Christ) - The End of Acts and Paul's Life
Welcome to the last episode of Acts: Paul has a meeting with the Jewish leaders of Rome Paul spends all day and night convincing them of the prophecies of…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 23:14-29 (From Creation) - David Aligns Himself in Truth
Here's the discussion: David continues to flee from Saul A group of people try to betray David by teaming up with King Saul Jonathon visits David and they…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 23:1-13 (From Creation) - How to Tell if God Is Speaking to You
Here's the discussion in today's episode: God speaks to David and then confirms it David saves the city of Keilah from invaders Jenn shares a time when God…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalActs 28:11-22 (From Christ) - Christians are Supposed to Encourage Others
As Paul travels across the world: Paul meets Christians in cities he had never been to Did Paul travel from the island of Malta or Mljet? The Christians…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 22:11-23 (From Creation) - Saul Commits Genocide Against His Own People
Saul finds out that the priests helped David: Saul calls the priests to him and asks them loaded questions The priests answer Saul as best they can Saul orders…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalActs 28:1-10 (From Christ) - The Miracle on Malta... or Maybe Mljet?
Paul and the other prisoners safely make it to the island: Paul is gathering sticks when a poisonous snake bites his hand Were there poisonous vipers on Malta?…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 22:1-10 (From Creation) - Another Temper Tantrum
In today's episode: David reaches Adullum's cave, where he writes a Psalm to God God answers David's prayer David receives 400 soldiers A prophet tells David…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 21:10-15 (From Creation) - Was David Wrong to Pretend Insanity?
David for some reason decides to go into Phillistine territory: David gets captured by king Achish The Psalm David writes in prison David pretends to be insane…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalActs 27:27-44 (From Christ) - Does Prayer Work?
While a shipwreck is imminent: The sailors discovered that land was very close The sailors try to sneakily abandon the ship Paul tells the crew to eat…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 21:1-9 (From Creation) - David Lies to the Priest; David Eats the Showbread
While Saul is on the hunt for David: David comes to the temple and flat-out lies to Ahimelek, one of God's priests The priest believes David's story and gives…
The Bible Explained with Jenn KokalActs 27:1-26 (From Christ) - On the Sea to See Caesar
Paul is now on perilous journey where: The centurion allows Paul to go ashore to see his friends The crew needs to shelter in place for the winter, but nobody…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 20:35-42 (From Creation) - David is Forced to Leave His Home
Here's what we chat about today: Jonathon secretly gives David the code that he needs to leave immediately Why it had to be a secret David's respect for…
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal1 Samuel 20:16-34 (From Creation) - Saul Tries to Kill Jonathon
While David is hiding out in the field: Jonathon invents a secret code to determine if David should leave or stay Jonathon has a serious confrontation with his…