Podcast – Book

Hello! This is a BOOK Podcast supplement, and I am Josh Way. Well, we did it! We’ve completed our tour through the writings of the Hebrew and Greek Bibles! I’m sad and relieved and exhausted and excited for whatever’s next. Together we’ve looked at dozens (maybe hundreds?) of stories and songs and legends and genealogies […]

[TRANSCRIPT] In my left hand is a sense of bittersweet emotion. In my right hand is the satisfaction of finishing something I started. This must be the final (official) episode of BOOK. [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, this is BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody, and I am Josh Way. For two years we have been exploring […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] [clears throat] BOOOOOOOK. [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and this is BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody, and I am Josh Way. We are rapidly approaching the end of our endeavor, but there is still much work to be done so let’s get to it. Today we’ll look at the seven remaining epistles, short letters written […]

[TRANSCRIPT] It’s episode 37 and we’ve just a handful of bible texts left to explore. Today we’re looking at the Letter to the Hebrews, which is not really a letter nor is it really “to the Hebrews.” We’re off to a great start, today on BOOK… [INTRO MUSIC] This is BOOK, a bible podcast for […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] In my left hand, I’m holding a bottle of water. In my right hand, I’m using a mouse as I conduct this recording of my podcast. But there’s also a bible around here somewhere, so let’s do a show about some of that stuff in that book. [INTRO MUSIC] Welcome to BOOK, a bible […]

[TRANSCRIPT] In my left hand is a Lego spaceship which I purchased disguised as a shopping dad, but which I actually purchased for my own therapeutic enjoyment… Oh and in my right hand is a bible, and that’s what we’re gonna do a show about, because it’s a book… [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to […]

[TRANSCRIPT] Warning: I get a little more personal and critical in this episode than I typically do. I’ll try to explain why along the way. Oh and, uh, BOOK… [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK: a bible podcast for everybody, I am Josh Way. We’re exploring the content of the Jewish and Christian bibles […]

[TRANSCRIPT] OK, gang, get ready for the longest podcast yet, and one of the busiest. Here comes a big old BOOK… [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody, I’m Josh Way. Here on BOOK we’re exploring the texts of the Jewish and Christian bibles, trying our best to understand their […]

[TRANSCRIPT] Very excited, can’t wait to get things going! Music! [INTRO MUSIC] Welcome to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody, I am Josh Way. This is a podcast for people who long for a fun and intellectually honest exploration of the history and literature of the bible, without all the doctrine and hairspray and spaceships. This […]

[TRANSCRIPT] In my left hand is a small sliver from the tall mirror that broke today in the hall outside our bathroom. Ouch! In my right hand is a bible. Let’s do a podcast abouuuuuuuuut…. THE BIBLE! [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. I’m Josh Way. On this show […]

In my left hand is a weird thing that I found in my filing cabinet that I don’t remember what it is and it has a headphone jack and what looks like maybe a USB port but it might be some proprietary kind of port. In my right hand, is a– yeah, OK, play the […]

Hello, and welcome to a BOOK podcast supplement. I’m Josh Way. We’re going to talk about hell today, and we begin with a simple observation: We’ve done thirty-ish podcast episodes about the history and literature of the bible, and we’ve barely mentioned hell until now. I hope that’s enough right there to prompt us to […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] Hey, welcome back to BOOK! [INTRO MUSIC] This is BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody, and I am Josh Way. This is the podcast that explores the content of the Judeo-Christian Bible with an emphasis on history and literature, and today’s show is Part 2 of our look at the Gospel of Matthew, the […]

[TRANSCRIPT] Oh hi how are you so much to talk about today so let’s get right to it and now is the part where I say BOOK. [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, this is BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody, and I am Josh Way. On this show we look at the content of the Judeo-Christian Bible […]

This is BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody, and I am Josh Way. Today’s show is a landmark – this is our last podcast in the Hebrew Bible! And it’s going to be a doozy. We’re going to look at TWELVE whole scrolls today, the most material we’ve ever covered in a single show. These […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] Hello, I’m Josh Way and this is BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. Welcome to another voicemail supplement. Here’s today’s question: “Hi Josh, this is Andre Jackson from Memphis. I just finished going through the Genesis one, about the… I think the topic was about ‘Breathe, Eat and Love’? Episode 3. I was wondering […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] Hello and welcome to the show that explores the history and literature of the bible. This is not your father’s bible podcast! Unless you’re my daughter, in which case you can completely disregard the previous statement. This is going great so far! Anyway, welcome to BOOK. [INTRO MUSIC] This is BOOK, a bible podcast […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] In my left hand is a complex system of nerves, blood vessels and muscles. In my right hand is a bible. Let’s do a show abooooooout… THE BIBLE. [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. I am Josh Way. This is the podcast where science meets the bible, where […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] In my right hand is an ice cold bottle of Fentiman’s Cherrytree Cola. In my left hand is a bible. Let’s do a show about… boy, this is a tough one… mmm… OK, the bible. [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. I’m Josh Way. Today we continue our […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] A few months back I said the following during our podcast about wisdom literature: Read properly, the bible can be quite funny. We’ve picked out a few funny bits along the way, but before too long we’ll look at an entire book that I believe is intended as a dark comedy. You probably won’t […]

[PULP FICTION CLIP – EZEKIEL 25:17] [TRANSCRIPT:] A classic clip from my favorite Phil LaMarr movie, Pulp Fiction, featuring a direct quote from the prophet Ezekiel – or is it? Welcome to BOOK! [INTRO MUSIC] This is BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody, and I am Josh Way. Today we continue our look at the […]

[TRANSCRIPT] The writings of the biblical prophets are long, dense, and full of confusing and outrageous content. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? PODCAST!! Welcome to BOOK. [INTRO MUSIC] This is BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. I’m Josh Way. Last time we examined the scroll of Isaiah, which presented a prophetic response to two […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] And thus begins the TWENTIETH installment of this thing called BOOK. [INTRO MUSIC] Welcome back to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. I’m Josh Way. If you’re just joining us, the premise of the show is simple: an honest and open-minded exploration of the contents of the Judeo-Christian bible with special attention to the […]

Hello, and welcome to a BOOK podcast supplement. I’m Josh Way. Today: it’s our first Christmas Special! Now, what could a non-denominational podcast like this one have to say about this quasi-Christian-pagan holiday celebration? Well, we’re interested in the text of the Judeo-Christian bible, and that’s where we’ll be interacting with Christmas. And first let […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] Sex, sex, sex, sex, sex. Now that I have your attention, BOOK. [intro music] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. I’m Josh Way. Those unfamiliar with the bible might be surprised to learn that there is an entire book in it about sex. Perhaps even more surprising is that this […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] [south park clip] The story of Job perplexes modern readers perhaps more than any other part of the bible, with the possible exception of Revelation. Where and how does this outrageous story fit into the rest of the bible, and is its message really the one most religious teachers today insist it is? If […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] Hey, kids! Put on your thinkin’ beanie and stroke your long grey beard,  it’s ancient wisdom day here on BOOK! [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. I’m Josh Way. We’re taking a break from the historical narrative of the bible to look at some of the specialized genres […]

[TRANSCRIPT] In my left hand, I’m playing Angry Birds Star Wars… Hold on. Just a… hold on. Just a minute… Oh, man… Stupid Stormtrooper pigs! When will the galaxy be rid of you?! Oh, sorry. I guess you’re here about the BOOK. [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. I’m […]

[TRANSCRIPT] If you came here looking for the Jeff Foxworthy Bible Challenge game show, you are ABSOLUTELY IN THE RIGHT PLACE. We’ll get to the wacky trivia and cash prizes in a moment. In the meantime, welcome to BOOK… [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and this is BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. I’m Josh Way. This […]

[TRANSCRIPT] A super-ultra-mega-perfect-franken-storm is inching toward the east coast like an alien mothership, so this might be our last chance to talk about the BOOK… [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody, I’m Josh Way. Today we’ll wrap up our look at the Hebrew scrolls called “Samuel.” The first scroll […]

[TRANSCRIPT] In my left hand is a crumpled Target receipt detailing the purchase of Honest Tea Half & Half and disposable razors. In my right hand is a bible. Let’s do a show about… THE BIBLE [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. I’m Josh Way. If you’re new to […]

[TRANSCRIPT] Once upon a time there was a BOOK… [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. I’m Josh Way. Well, we’ve come pretty far in eleven short podcasts, and today we’re looking at a unique and beloved bible text called “Ruth.” The scroll of Joshua resolved the storyline of the […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] In my right hand is a VHS copy of An American Tail 2: Fievel Goes West. In my left hand is a bible. Let’s do a show about… THE BIBLE. [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. I’m Josh Way. You might know me from right now when I’m […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] Hey gang, it’s Josh here. We’re about to move on to some major new material here on BOOK, but before we do that I thought it might be fun to take a quick look at a few strange little bits and pieces from Genesis and Exodus that we omitted for time on our first […]

[TRANSCRIPT] First of all, give yourself a pat on the back. You are going to listen to a podcast about Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. When this is over, you’ll surely have earned some kind of mindless, indulgent treat, like a deep fried Twinkie or an NBC sitcom. You have my admiration simply for showing up. […]

[TRANSCRIPT] This is the one. This is the podcast you’ve been waiting for, admit it. This is the one where we finally get to the big Bible question on everyone’s mind and give a definitive answer: DOES THE BIBLE REALLY SAY IT’S WRONG TO BOIL A GOAT IN ITS MOTHER’S MILK? Patience, my friends, we’ll […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] Charlton Heston, Burt Lancaster, James Whitmore, Val Kilmer, Ben Kingsley and Jim Varney. Five of those men played Moses in a movie, and one of them was denied the opportunity by an ungrateful world that wasn’t ready for his genius. And now it’s too late. We have to live with ourselves. Anyway, welcome to […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] In my left hand is a hideous off-brand Looney Tunes mousepad. In my right hand is a bible. Let’s do a show about… THE BIBLE [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a bible podcast for everybody. I’m Josh Way. Things are moving very quickly now as we continue our journey through Israel’s family […]

[TRANSCRIPT] Hello, I’m Josh Way, and welcome to a BOOK Podcast Supplement. I want to talk a little bit about MYTHS today. Myths in the Bible, myths in general, and contemporary myths about myths. Please remember that this show isn’t about apologetics or “proving,” “defending,” OR “debunking” the Bible. We’re just looking at the content […]

[TRANSCRIPT] “Rock-a My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham.” So says the old song.  But what does it MEAN? I have no idea. But the next thirteen chapters of the Torah are all about Abraham and his dysfunctional family, so I needed some kind of cutesy intro. And If you’ve stuck with me this far […]

[TRANSCRIPT] In my left hand is a filled-in book of Halloween Mad-Libs. In my right hand is a Bible. Let’s do a show about… THE BIBLE. [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a Bible podcast for everybody. I’m Josh Way. Today we continue our journey through Genesis, the first scroll of the five-part Torah, […]

[TRANSCRIPT] Well, we made it through a song, a couple of magic trees and a talking snake, but nothing has prepared us for what we face today, my friends. Buckle up and prepare yourselves for… GENEALOGIES. That’s right, genealogies: lists of people you’ve never heard of who begat other people you’ve never heard of. Do […]

[TRANSCRIPT] In my left hand is a pamphlet about bus safety. In my right hand is a Bible. Let’s do a show about… THE BIBLE. [INTRO MUSIC] Hello, and welcome to BOOK, a Bible podcast for everybody. I’m Josh Way. Many ideas have been hung upon the Bible story of Adam, Eve, a talking snake […]

TRANSCRIPT: Hello, and welcome to a BOOK podcast voicemail supplement. This is Josh Way. You can leave me a voicemail at 801-760-3013 and I’ll do my very best to address your questions in a future installment. Let’s listen to today’s voicemail message: “Hi, Josh, my name is Patrick, I am an avid listener of BOOK […]

TRANSCRIPT: The Bible says God created the world and everything in it in six days. Science says the world and its inhabitants evolved slowly over billions of years by natural forces. Can this mismatched pair make it as roommates in the big city? Hello, I’m Josh Way. You may know me from the Internet where […]

[TRANSCRIPT:] I decided it was in our best interest to keep the first episode of BOOK short and sweet, so I didn’t include any specific introductory information about what is actually inside of a Bible. If you know your way around a Bible, you can probably skip this one. This is just the basics for […]