The Bible Says What

Do miracles still happen? What should we make of the miraculous accounts in the bible? On this latest episode of The Bible Says What Pastors Paul & Jon meander and frolic their way through one such story and how it might help us better understand the experience of miracles in our modern world! We would love to hear from you! What are your questions about the bible?  Shoot us an email at: pastorjon@elivinghope.com and let us know what you're thinking about! As always make sure you hit that subscribe button and share the podcast wherever you can! Help us spread the amazing story of Jesus found in the crazy stories in the bible!

What happens when it all has happened? The bible talks a lot about the end.  Visions and streets of gold, new heavens, and earth. But what can we really expect when the dust clears and the end begins?   Join Pastor Jon & Paul in a fun and interesting conversation on this latest episode of The Bible Says What?! We would love to hear from you! What are your questions about the bible?  Shoot us an email at: pastorjon@elivinghope.com and let us know what you're thinking about! As always make sure you hit that subscribe button and share the podcast wherever you can! Help us spread the amazing story of Jesus found in the crazy stories in the bible!

It's ALIVE!!! No, we aren't talking about zombies, we are talking about dead people coming back to life, like new life, not old stinky dead life!  Jesus paves the way as the prototype of resurrected living and shows us a picture of what life after death really is all about.  Join Pastor Jon & Paul in a fun and interesting conversation on this latest episode of The Bible Says What?! We would love to hear from you! What are your questions about the bible?  Shoot us an email at: pastorjon@elivinghope.com and let us know what you're thinking about! As always make sure you hit that subscribe button and share the podcast wherever you can! Help us spread the amazing story of Jesus found in the crazy stories in the bible!

The Pastors are back with a new episode of The Bible Says What.  This time things get supernatural as Pastors Jon & Paul dive into what the bible has to say about the afterlife.  Where do we go when we die? What will it be like? Will Elvis be there? They won't talk about Elvis, but they will talk about a whole lot of other stuff about the afterlife.   Make sure you subscribe today and help spread the word about The Bible Says What!

The guys are back for a new season of The Bible Says What! You've asked for it! Pastors Jon & Paul are about to go all mystical and talk about all things supernatural in the bible.  The afterlife, miracles, Angels & Demons, on the list goes.  Join in for season 3 of The Bible Says What!  We would love to hear from you! What are your questions about the bible?  Shoot us an email at: pastorjon@elivinghope.com and let us know what you're thinking about! As always make sure you hit that subscribe button and share the podcast wherever you can! Help us spread the amazing story of Jesus found in the crazy stories in the bible!

We are re-releasing this episode as we discovered an audio issue at the beginning!  We didn't want you to miss this exciting conversation about all things "end of the earth!" Grab it again and happy listening! Pastors Jon & Paul navigate all things doom and destruction and, believe it or not, hope, in this episode about apocalyptic literature in the bible. Come along for this fun ride and learn how to find your way through these complex pieces of scripture! Also, if you love what you're hearing make sure to subscribe and share today!  Join the Bible Says What roadie crew!  Grace & Peace

It's Christmas time! We thought it would be fun to take a look at what the bible really has to say about the nativity story.  We have our nice and pretty versions of how Jesus showed up in the world but the bible adds some color that maybe you haven't seen before! Join pastors Jon & Paul as they unpack the unexpected messiness of the world's most celebrated birth story! We would love for you to subscribe and send us questions! Have you ever sat and thought "what the heck is that all about?" when reading the bible?  Now is the time to send us your questions! Email the guys Pastor Jon: pastorjon@elivinghope.com Pastor Paul: pastorpaul@sandyhook.org  

The guys are back at it for week 2 of Advent.  Put some tools in your bible reading toolbelt as Pastors Jon & Paul walk through what God is up to in this second set of lectionary readings.   Then, mark your calendars for a week after next as The Bible Says What gets all Nativity crazy!  The mysteries of the manger! Join us back again as we navigate all the strangeness surrounding the arrival of Jesus! We would love to hear your questions for future episodes of The Bible Says What! Email the guys today! Pastor Paul: pastorpaul@sandyhook.org Pastor Jon: pastorjon@elivinghope.com  

The guys jump into a deep dive into the Advent lectionary readings. Over the month you can expect to put into practice some of the tools we have been learning to use as we engage with passages across the whole of scripture that point to the Advent of the Christ! Join us as we expectantly await Jesus' return and discover life change along the way! Oh, and while you are doing all that changing and challenging, find some time to write a review!  Pastor Jon & Paul would love to hear from you! Like and subscribe too!!

Pastors Jon & Paul love a good story and they hope you do too! In this latest episode of The Bible Says What, the dynamic duo navigates the stories of scripture from BIG to small and everywhere in between.  Some practical help awaits as we head into the exciting world of genres in the bible. Check out some awesome sauce links from this episode: www.bestcommentaries.com A Christlike Word by Bradley Jersak https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08LR3SM1X&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_K4JQMJNZHYAK33C0TDWE Study Bibles are good! For everyone books https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0079LIY2O&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_EGZBYXABQ988639TVG0N    

Pastor Paul & Jon are back and on to some new conversation about all the mystery that surrounds the bible.  But instead of discussing problematic passages, they take a step back in order to unpack the how to's of reading scripture.  Ever wished you knew how to better understand the bible? Stop wishing and start listening! We want to hear from you! Email your questions to the guys: pastorjon@elivinghope.com pastorpaul@sandyhook.org Click to subscribe today!

Endings are always beginnings with God and this prayers ending brings us back to a remembrance of who and what God is and is up to!  Pastor's Jon & Paul wrap up the Lords Prayer series on this topic of testing.

Forgivness is one of those things that we like to get but is hard to give.  Pastor's Jon & Paul navigate the healing path of forgiveness in this episode of the Bible Says What.

Pastor's Paul & Jon talk all things daily bread in this 4th installment of the Lords prayer series.  Hungry?  Grab some bread and listen!

Pastor Jon & Paul continue the conversation on the Lords Prayer in this 3rd episode of the series.  Shoot them an email at pastorjon@elivinghope to submit questions for the upcoming season 2 of the Bible Says What!

Pastor Paul & Jon dig into the first line of the Lords prayer in this mid season series. 

Pastors Paul & Jon begin a new conversation about the Lord's Prayer and how it shapes our lives.  While they talk they would love your input!  Email your questions for future episodes! Email questions to pastorpaul@sandyhook.org  

Fly high into the clouds with Pastor Jon & Paul as they discuss all things Rapture.  As in people flying away from the earth to heaven rapture.  When will it happen, will it happen, who's going?  Join the conversation as the Bible Says What podcast looks to sore to new heights...

Pastor Jon & Paul chat about the books of the Bible and how they made their way into what we know hold as the Bible. Ever wonder why things got in and some were left out?

Is it getting hot in here? the Bible Says What goes Hellfire and Brimstone as we navigate the fiery topic of Hell.  Is it a literal place? Who is going there? Let's talk about that in this interesting and hopefully not last episode!

Ever come across a contradiction or something that doesn't seem right in the Bible? Us to! So what do we do? Just say "have faith!" or let the foundations of our faith fall apart?  Join us for another conversation as we navigate the truth of the Bible in all it's glory!

This one you'll have to listen to twice as Pastor Jon & Paul navigate a crazy conundrum.  Who did Cain marry? His sister? niece? twice removed? Genesis already has some head scratching moments but this one might take the cake... no pun intended.  Join us as we allow God to show us the way towards Him in this interesting conversation on the Bible Says What!

Join us for another tantalizing episode of the Bible Says What as we talk about all things disaster!  The rain came and the waters rose, but what does it mean for us and the world if it really did happen or not?  This episode is full of rainbows and reasonings sure to tickle your brains and encourage your faith!

One of the oldest collections of writings in all of human history the Bible has truly stood the test of time.  But how do we know it's accurate with all that passing on of knowledge through the years.  Pastor's Paul and Jon wrestle with the question of biblical truth in this episode of the Bible Says What!

If we are honest, many stories in the Bible present us with a picture of a God who you may not want to meet in a dark alley.  So what do we do with a violent God? Join us as we begin a multi-episode conversation as we navigate this hard question of faith.

One of the more famous stories in the Bible, Jonah and the great fish!  So was he really swallowed whole? Does it matter? Let's talk about that!

Wait is that figurative or literal? Fact or fantasy?  So much of the Bible makes us scratch our heads especially when we encounter things like talking donkeys... Join us as we learn to navigate our way through these fun and engaging questions and stories.

What do we do with all the apocalyptic stuff in the Bible?  What does it mean? Join us as we talk about the when's and why's of the end of the world...

Join us for our debut episode as we navigate some common questions and curiosities that show up when we open the Bible.