Podcast appearances and mentions of Abram S Clemens

In this episode, I am joined by your favorite theological troublemaker, Dr. Pete Enns, for a wide-ranging Q&A session where we tackle your burning questions from our SubStack communities (Odds & Enns and Process This). We delve into everything from understanding eternal punishment in Matthew 25, to the various ways divine presence is portrayed in Genesis, to what makes deconstruction a healthy or nihilistic approach, and whether Christianity can adapt to modern existential needs. We bring a blend of biblical scholarship, philosophical musings, and irreverent humor as we engage with your questions, delivering what we hope are at least "above average" answers. To get access to the entire conversation, submit your questions, and join live next time, join their SubStack communities, Odds & Enns⁠ and ⁠Process This. Want to hang with Pete & Tripp? Come to Theology Beer Camp, Oct 16-18 in St. Paul for some seriously nerdy fun. Peter Enns (Ph.D., Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of biblical studies at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. He has written numerous books, including The Bible Tells Me So, The Sin of Certainty, and How the Bible Actually Works. Previous Episodes with Pete The Future of Religion Force Ghosts, a ‘Biblical' Jesus, & Pre-Human Religion God, Jesus, & Whatever: Pete Enns & Tripp answer questions God-Pod Party Pete Enns & Tony Jones Love Baseball Adaptive Christianity & the God of the Bible Don't Sin. Doubt. For The Bible Tells Me So Upcoming Online Class:⁠⁠ Rediscovering the Spirit: Hand-Raisers, Han, & the Holy Ghost⁠⁠ "⁠⁠Rediscovering the Spirit: Hand-Raisers, Han, and the Holy Ghost⁠⁠" is an open-online course exploring the dynamic, often overlooked third person of the Trinity. Based on Grace Ji-Sun Kim's groundbreaking work on the Holy Spirit (pneumatology), this class takes participants on a journey through biblical foundations, historical developments, diverse cultural perspectives, and practical applications of Spirit theology. Moving beyond traditional Western theological frameworks, we'll explore feminist interpretations, global perspectives, and innovative approaches to understanding the Spirit in today's world. Whether you've felt the Spirit was missing from your faith journey or are simply curious to deepen your understanding, this class creates space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and spiritual growth. ⁠⁠As always, this class is donation-based, including 0. To get class info and sign up, head over here. ⁠⁠ _____________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hang with 40+ Scholars & Podcasts and 600 people at Theology Beer Camp 2025 (Oct. 16-18) in St. Paul, MN. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 80,000 other people by joining our⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 45 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 2 of Ilia Delio's conversation with author and biblical scholar Peter Enns, we explore deeper dimensions of scripture—and how our understanding of it must evolve alongside us.Together, Ilia and Pete examine how the Bible is often misused as a political and cultural tool, and they ask: Can scripture still offer wisdom in a world facing ecological collapse, moral polarization, and spiritual disconnection?This episode approaches:The New Testament through the lens of change and complexityWhy fundamentalist readings distort the transformative power of scriptureThe psychological and planetary costs of static belief systemsWhether scripture itself is part of a larger religious and cosmic evolutionPete also shares where he looks for hope—and how embracing uncertainty may actually deepen our spiritual lives.ABOUT PETER ENNS“I think part of what it means for God to “reveal” himself is to keep us guessing, to come to terms with the idea that knowing God is also a form of not knowing God, of knowing that we cannot fully know, but only catch God in part—which is more than enough to keep us busy.”Peter Enns (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University (St. Davids, PA).  He has written several books including The Bible Tells Me So, The Sin of Certainty, How the Bible Actually Works, and his latest, Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming. Pete is also cohost of the popular podcast The Bible for Normal People. The focus of his work centers on understanding the Bible as an ancient text and thinking through what it means to read that ancient text well today.The Center for Christogenesis' annual conference, Rethinking Religion in an Age of Science: From Institution to Evolution is coming up May 2-4. We're featuring many of our podcast guests including Bayo Akomolafe, our own Ilia Delio and more. Registration is open now, with scholarship discounts available for students. Visit christogenesis.org/conference to learn more and register. We hope to see you there!Support the showA huge thank you to all of you who subscribe and support our show! Support for A Hunger for Wholeness comes from the Fetzer Institute. Fetzer supports a movement of organizations who are applying spiritual solutions to society's toughest problems. Get involved at fetzer.org. Visit the Center for Christogenesis' website at christogenesis.org/podcast to browse all Hunger for Wholeness episodes and read more from Ilia Delio. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for episode releases and other updates.

Hunger for Wholeness is back with a brand new season—and we're beginning with a deep and timely conversation about one the most timeless texts.In this season-opening episode, Ilia Delio speaks with biblical scholar and bestselling author Peter Enns. Known for his accessible, thoughtful takes on scripture, Pete invites us to rethink how we read the Bible in a world shaped by science, technology, and evolving consciousness.Together, Ilia and Pete ask:Can scripture still speak meaningfully to us in the 21st century?Is revelation a fixed moment, or an unfolding process?How do we read an ancient text with modern eyes—without losing its transformative power?This is part one of a two-part interview with Pete Enns, co-host of The Bible for Normal People podcast.ABOUT PETER ENNS“I think part of what it means for God to “reveal” himself is to keep us guessing, to come to terms with the idea that knowing God is also a form of not knowing God, of knowing that we cannot fully know, but only catch God in part—which is more than enough to keep us busy.”Peter Enns (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University (St. Davids, PA).  He has written several books including The Bible Tells Me So, The Sin of Certainty, How the Bible Actually Works, and his latest, Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming. Pete is also cohost of the popular podcast The Bible for Normal People. The focus of his work centers on understanding the Bible as an ancient text and thinking through what it means to read that ancient text well today.The Center for Christogenesis' annual conference, Rethinking Religion in an Age of Science: From Institution to Evolution is coming up May 2-4. We're featuring many of our podcast guests including Bayo Akomolafe, our own Ilia Delio and more. Registration is open now, with scholarship discounts available for students. Visit christogenesis.org/conference to learn more and register. We hope to see you there!Support the showA huge thank you to all of you who subscribe and support our show! Support for A Hunger for Wholeness comes from the Fetzer Institute. Fetzer supports a movement of organizations who are applying spiritual solutions to society's toughest problems. Get involved at fetzer.org. Visit the Center for Christogenesis' website at christogenesis.org/podcast to browse all Hunger for Wholeness episodes and read more from Ilia Delio. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for episode releases and other updates.

Dr. Will Ryan and Dr. Matt have a conversation with Peter Enns about inerrancy, Biblical studies, apologetics, faith, and certainty. Bio Dr. Enns is a biblical scholar who teaches and writes on Old Testament, New Testament, Second Temple Judaism, and the intersection of biblical studies and contemporary Christian faith. Peter Enns (Ph.D., Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of biblical studies at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. He has written numerous books, including The Bible Tells Me So, The Sin of Certainty, and How the Bible Actually Works. Dr. Enns co-hosts the podcast the Bible For Normal People… the only God ordained podcast on the internet.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expedition44/support

Co-hosts Beth Stovell and Jon Stovell speak with Pete Enns about his research and writing, including his new book, Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming (or How I Stumbled and Tripped My Way to Finding a Bigger God) (HarperOne, 2023). Dr. Peter Enns (PhD, Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, St. Davids, PA. He has taught courses at several other institutions including Harvard University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Enns is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias, and is the author of several books, including, The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It (HarperOne), The Bible and the Believer: How to Read the Bible Critically and Religiously (with Marc Brettler and Daniel Harrington, Oxford University Press), Inspiration and Incarnation: Evangelicals and The Problem of the Old Testament (Baker), and The Evolution of Adam: What the Bible Does and Doesn't Say about Human Origins (Baker).  

Guest Info/Bio:This week we wrap up our conversation with friend of the pod, Dr. Pete Enns! Dr. Enns (PhD, Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, St. Davids, PA. He has taught courses at several other institutions including Harvard University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Enns is a biblical scholar, theologian, and author who has written on topics like hermeneutics, the relationship between science and religion, Christianity and evolution, and Old Testament interpretation. He is also a contributor to the Huffington Post and Patheos and a regular blogger at www.peteenns.com as well as being co-host of the Bible/Faith for Normal People podcast.(Selected) Guest Publications: The Bible Tells me so…; Inspiration and Incarnation; The Evolution of Adam; Telling God's Story; The Sin of Certainty; How the Bible Really Works*; and more… ; Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming...*or How I Stumbled and Tripped My Way to Finding a Bigger God.Guest Social Media:www.peteenns.comTwitter: @peteennsFacebook: @PeteEnnsAuthorCheck out Pete's podcast The Bible For Normal People anywhere you find your podcasts! It's terrific! We listen to it, and so should you!Them music by Forrest Clay. You can find his music on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, or anywhere good music is found.This episode of the Deconstructionist's Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson.Stay on top of all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com! Go there to read our blog, snag a t-shirt, follow us on social media, or join our Patreon family!Website by Ryan BattlesAll photos by Jared HevronLogo designed by Joseph ErnstT-Shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner.Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code deconstruct50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Guest Info/Bio:This week we kick off our 2023 scripture series with friend of the pod, Dr. Pete Enns! Dr. Enns (PhD, Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, St. Davids, PA. He has taught courses at several other institutions including Harvard University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Enns is a biblical scholar, theologian, and author who has written on topics like hermeneutics, the relationship between science and religion, Christianity and evolution, and Old Testament interpretation. He is also a contributor to the Huffington Post and Patheos and a regular blogger at www.peteenns.com as well as being co-host of the Bible/Faith for Normal People podcast.(Selected) Guest Publications: The Bible Tells me so…; Inspiration and Incarnation; The Evolution of Adam; Telling God's Story; The Sin of Certainty; How the Bible Really Works*; and more… ; Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming...*or How I Stumbled and Tripped My Way to Finding a Bigger God.Guest Social Media:www.peteenns.comTwitter: @peteennsFacebook: @PeteEnnsAuthorCheck out Pete's podcast The Bible For Normal People anywhere you find your podcasts! It's terrific! We listen to it, and so should you!Them music by Forrest Clay. You can find his music on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, or anywhere good music is found.This episode of the Deconstructionist's Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson.Stay on top of all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com! Go there to read our blog, snag a t-shirt, follow us on social media, or join our Patreon family!Website by Ryan BattlesAll photos by Jared HevronLogo designed by Joseph ErnstT-Shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner.Our Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code deconstruct50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The New Evangelicals: Pushing the Evangelical Church forward and to re-think how it approaches key cultural issues.  In this episode we chat with Pete Enns Dr. Peter Enns (PhD, Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, St. Davids, PA. He has taught courses at several other institutions including Harvard University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Enns is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias, and is the author of several books, including, The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It, The Bible and the Believer: How to Read the Bible Critically and Religiously, Inspiration and Incarnation: Evangelicals and The Problem of the Old Testament, and The Evolution of Adam: What the Bible Does and Doesn't Say about Human Origins. Pete's latest book Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming (Or How I Stumbled And Tripped My Way To Finding A Bigger God) was released Feb 7, 2024 You can connect With Pete Enns on: Facebook     Twitter     Instagram     TikTok You can find all things Pete Enns related on his website check out Pete's Podcast The Bible For Normal People You can Pete's new book Curveball on Amazon.com You can connect with This Is Not Church on: Facebook     Instagram      Twitter     TikTok     YouTube Also check out our Linktree for all things This Is Not Church related Please like and follow our Quoircast Partners: Heretic Happy Hour     Messy Spirituality     Apostates Anonymous  Ideas Digest     The New Evangelicals Each episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!

We couldn't be more excited about today's episode, and it's with someone we've wanted to get on the podcast for years — Peter Enns. Pete is a well-known bible scholar and is the Abram S. Clemens professor of Bible Studies at Eastern University in Pennsylvania. In recent years, Pete has become well known for several highly popular books, including How the Bible Actually Works, The Bible Tells Me So, and the book we discussed with him today: The Sin of Certainty.In addition to his research and writing, Pete co-hosts the podcast The Bible for Normal People.  In The Sin of Certainty, Pete opens up about his own faith journey, including what he calls “uh-oh” moments — those moments that, as Pete says, “wreak havoc with our neatly arranged thoughts of God, the world, and our place in it.”  He makes the argument that a faith preoccupied with correct thinking can quickly become exhausting as we try to fit our “uh-oh” moments into our previous ways of thinking and believing. Pete insists that there's a different way — the way of listening to our “uh-oh” moments and learning from them, even letting them change us  — and finding our faith transform from a rigid certainty about God to a radical trust in God.We really think you're going to enjoy this conversation, and we're super grateful to Pete for coming on.

Arise to Doubt and Discover Trust (Church Retreat 2022) - Dr. Peter Enns Our speaker for this year, Dr. Peter Enns, shared a message of “Arising to Doubt and Discovering Trust.” Peter teaches Biblical Studies at Eastern University, loves the Bible, and enjoys telling stories about everyday normal people and their struggles with the ancient, weird, and sometimes bizarre stories found there. BIO Peter Enns (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University (St. Davids, PA). He has taught undergraduate, seminary, and doctoral courses at numerous other schools, including Princeton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, and Temple University.  Enns speaks and writes regularly to diverse audiences about the intersection of the ancient setting of Bible and contemporary Christian faith. He is also the host of the popular podcast The Bible for Normal People, blogs at https://peteenns.com/ (peteenns.com), and has written, edited, and contributed to over 20 books, including The Sin of Certainty, The Bible Tells Me So, and most recently How the Bible Actually Works.Enns resides in suburban Philadelphia with his wife Susan. Listen to ‘The Bible for Normal People': https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/the-bible-for-normal-people (https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/the-bible-for-normal-people) or wherever you listen to podcasts! ■ Text/Voicemail:  407-965-1607 ■ Email:  podcast@wholelife.church SUBSCRIBE NOW to our weekly podcast Speaking of Grace to listen to the message this podcast was based on - https://speaking-of-grace.captivate.fm/listen (https://speaking-of-grace.captivate.fm/listen) Our weekly message from the WholeLife Church and all of our #WholeLifeTakeAways are in each episodes ‘show notes' for you to listen, discuss, and share with family and friends. The previous weekend's sermon is released every Tuesday with our pastors and guest speakers inviting you into a lifelong friendship with God.   Thank you for listening!  Our show is available everywhere you listen to podcasts!  If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with your family, friends, and on social media where you will find us at the following links!  Follow and say hello!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl (https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl)  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando) Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando)  NEXT WEEK 4/2/22:  Arise to Love At Work -Boxing God by Ken Wetmore Watch the message that this episode is based on using our website:  https://wholelife.church/sermons/ (https://wholelife.church/sermons/) To find out more about WholeLife Church visit our website:  https://WholeLife.Church (https://WholeLife.Church) Use the #hashtags:  #WholeLifePodcast #WholeLifeReflections #ThisIsWholeLife #ThisIsUS #TheVelvetSledgeHammer #ARISE #WholeLifeRetreat

Arise to Doubt and Discover Trust (Church Retreat 2022) - Dr. Peter Enns Our speaker for this year, Dr. Peter Enns, shared a message of “Arising to Doubt and Discovering Trust.” Peter teaches Biblical Studies at Eastern University, loves the Bible, and enjoys telling stories about everyday normal people and their struggles with the ancient, weird, and sometimes bizarre stories found there. BIO Peter Enns (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University (St. Davids, PA). He has taught undergraduate, seminary, and doctoral courses at numerous other schools, including Princeton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, and Temple University.  Enns speaks and writes regularly to diverse audiences about the intersection of the ancient setting of Bible and contemporary Christian faith. He is also the host of the popular podcast The Bible for Normal People, blogs at https://peteenns.com/ (peteenns.com), and has written, edited, and contributed to over 20 books, including The Sin of Certainty, The Bible Tells Me So, and most recently How the Bible Actually Works.Enns resides in suburban Philadelphia with his wife Susan. Listen to ‘The Bible for Normal People': https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/the-bible-for-normal-people (https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/the-bible-for-normal-people) or wherever you listen to podcasts! ■ Text/Voicemail:  407-965-1607 ■ Email:  podcast@wholelife.church SUBSCRIBE NOW:  This Is Whole Life - https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen (https://this-is-whole-life.captivate.fm/listen)  Our companion podcast, This Is WholeLife, is where we dive deeper into the message and topic at hand with Pastor Ken and Pastor Jeff along with host Randy Magray.  It's the perfect midweek commute podcast to stay in touch with what's being talked about at WholeLife Church and we encourage your questions, comments, and feedback which we will share on the next episode!   Thank you for listening!  Our show is available everywhere you listen to podcasts!  If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with your family, friends, and on social media where you will find us at the following links!  Follow and say hello!  ïTwitter: https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl (https://twitter.com/wholelifeorl)  ïFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.facebook.com/wholelifeorlando) ïInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando (https://www.instagram.com/wholelifeorlando)  NEXT WEEK 4/2/22:  Arise to Love At Work: Boxing God by Ken Wetmore To learn more about WholeLife Church visit our website:  http://www.WholeLife.Church (www.WholeLife.Church) The theme music for Speaking of Grace was written, produced, and performed by WholeLife Church's own, Phillip Burks - https://www.phillipburks.com/ (https://www.phillipburks.com/). Use the #hashtags:  #WholeLifePodcast #WholeLifeReflections #ThisIsWholeLife #ThisIsUS #ARISE #LoveAtWork

The Bible is sort of like a means of grace. It's almost like it's not a sacrament, but it's almost like a sacrament. It's something you engage and by the act of engaging it and even struggling with it, you're actually communing with God in some way.               — Pete Enns This is an honest and invigorating conversation with Dr. Peter Enns, scholar and author.  Steve explores What is the Bible? How do we interpret the Bible in today's world?  Controversial evangelical Bible scholar, popular blogger, podcast host of The Bible for Normal People, and author of The Bible Tells Me So and The Sin of Certainty, Dr. Peter Enns explains that the Bible is not an instruction manual or rule book but a powerful learning tool that nurtures our spiritual growth by refusing to provide us with easy answers but instead forces us to acquire wisdom. Is the Bible authoritative in our daily life and world events?   What did God have in mind in offering us 66 books? This is a conversation that will disturb some of us and challenge others. It's time to re-think the Bible in light of the Bible becoming a weapon to beat up each other with. ABOUT PETER ENNS Dr. Peter Enns (PhD, Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, St. Davids, PA. He has taught courses at several other institutions including Harvard University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Enns is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias, and is the author of several books, including The Sin of Certainty, How the Bible Actually Works, and The Bible Tells Me So.   Learn more about Pete Pete's Website The Bible for Normal People Podcast   MENTIONED IN PODCAST Psalms 26:4-5 Psalms 13 Psalms 139:12 Psalm 73 Beldon Lane Podcast “Nature and the Soul.”   MUSIC USED IN PODCAST First Music Break at 38:46: River Flows in You by James Bartholomew Second Music Break at 1:02:07:  Cantate Domino – Performed by Abbaye Notre-Dame de Fidélité.   SUPPORT THE PODCAST We have two ways to make it easy for you: Use our Donation Page on our Website Donate using our new App CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.       

Peter Enns (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University (St. Davids, PA). He has taught undergraduate, seminary, and doctoral courses at numerous other schools, including Princeton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, and Temple University.  Enns speaks and writes regularly to diverse audiences about the intersection of the ancient setting of the Bible and contemporary Christian faith. He is also the host of the popular podcast The Bible for Normal People, blogs at peteenns.com, and has written, edited, and contributed to over 20 books, including The Sin of Certainty, The Bible Tells Me So, and most recently How the Bible Actually Works. Enns resides in suburban Philadelphia with his wife Susan.THE BIBLE FOR NORMAL PEOPLE:https://open.spotify.com/show/2991KOQDSOZK59jopj5jjv?si=btDSYW3uQ8W3Obh21fUdaQ&dl_branch=1this podcast was recorded on October 12th, 2021

Peter Enns (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University (St. Davids, PA). He has taught undergraduate, seminary, and doctoral courses at numerous other schools, including Princeton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, and Temple University.  Enns speaks and writes regularly to diverse audiences about the intersection of the ancient setting of Bible and contemporary Christian faith. He is also the host of the popular podcast The Bible for Normal People, blogs at peteenns.com, and has written, edited, and contributed to over 20 books, including The Sin of Certainty, The Bible Tells Me So, and most recently How the Bible Actually Works.Enns resides in suburban Philadelphia with his wife Susan. 

Guest Info/Bio: We finally did it! A second episode AND it’s with our buddy Dr. Pete Enns! Dr. Enns (PhD, Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, St. Davids, PA. He has taught courses at several other institutions including Harvard University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Enns is a biblical scholar, theologian, and author who has written on topics like hermeneutics, the relationship between science and religion, Christianity and evolution, and Old Testament interpretation. He is also a contributor to the Huffington Post and Patheos and a regular blogger at www.peteenns.com (Selected) Guest Publications: The Bible Tells me so…; Inspiration and Incarnation; The Evolution of Adam; Telling God’s Story; The Sin of Certainty; How the Bible Really Works*; and more… Guest Social Media: www.peteenns.com Twitter: @peteenns Facebook: @PeteEnnsAuthor Check out Pete’s podcast The Bible For Normal People anywhere you find your podcasts! It’s terrific! We listen to it, and so should you! Special Music By: Josh Gauton www.joshgauton.com Twitter: @joshgauton Facebook: @joshgauton Instagram: @joshgauton Enjoy the music? Songs heard on this episode were: “Wild Love (ft. Elle Limebear), Time’s Not Wasted, This Side of Heaven, Majesty (O The Mystery), and Cathedral” from the album O, Peace. You can find Josh’s music on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, or anywhere good music is found. This episode of the Deconstructionist’s Podcast was edited by John Williamson. It was mixed and produced by THE Nicholas Rowe at National Audio Preservation Society: A full service recording studio and creative habitat, located in Heath, Ohio. Find them on Facebook and Twitter or visit their website for more information. www.nationalaudiopreservationsociety.weebly.com www.facebook.com/nationalaudiopreservationsociety Twitter: @napsrecording Stay on top of all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com! Go there to read our blog, snag a t-shirt, follow us on social media, or join our Patreon family! Website by Ryan Battles All photos by Jared Hevron Logos designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen Pflug. T-Shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Peter Enns (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University. He has taught undergraduate, seminary, and doctoral courses at numerous other schools, including Princeton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, and Temple University. His books include Inspiration and Incarnation, The Bible Tells Me So, and The Evolution of Adam. His most recent book is called How the Bible Actually Works, which is the topic of our chat todayShow Notes - The Big IdeasHow did Pete end up doing what he's doing?The Bible is AncientThe Bible is DiverseThe Bible is Ambiguous... Pardon me? Whats the deal with WisdomSo how should we read it?How should we teach others to read it?Common misconceptions when coming to scriptureBringing us to the text

  Pete Enns joins me on the podcast this week. He is the Abram S. Clemens Professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, St. David’s Pennsylvania. He is also host of the podcast The Bible for Normal People and author of How the Bible Actually Works, which has an incredibly long subtitle that... The post Pete Enns-episode 169 appeared first on Anita Lustrea.

Do you ever find yourself reading the Bible and coming away going..."wait! what does this mean?"? Me too; which is why I'm so happy to release this weeks conversation with Pete Enns on How The Bible Actually Works*... Guest Bio: Peter Enns (Ph.D. Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University. He has taught undergraduate, seminary, and doctoral courses at numerous other schools, including Princeton Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, and Temple University. Pete speaks and writes regularly to diverse audiences about the intersection of the ancient setting of Bible and contemporary Christian faith. He is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias, and has written, edited, and contributed to nearly 20 books, including The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More than Our “Correct” Beliefs; The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It, Inspiration and Incarnation: Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament, and The Evolution of Adam: What the Bible Does and Doesn’t Say about Human Origins. Enns resides in suburban Philadelphia with his wife Susan. His popular blog, The Bible for Normal People, can be found at peteenns.com. Music for this episode is from Matt Tipton featuring tracks from his newest release called Blessed King.  Tracks Include:  I Will Comfort You, Romans V, Thanks Be To God, Blessed King You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  What are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  https://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch

Pete Enns and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the power of experience, the sin of certainty, faith, trust, wisdom and why we need to restore our sense of humanity. Biography Peter Enns was born in Passaic, New Jersey, to German American immigrant parents. He grew up in River Vale, New Jersey and graduated from Pascack Valley High School in 1978. He is married to Susan and has three children, Erich, Elizabeth, and Sophia. He holds a B.A. in behavioural science from Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, an M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University. Enns returned to Westminster Theological Seminary in 1994 to begin his teaching career. He was tenured in 2000 and promoted to full professor in 2005 as Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Hermeneutics. Among other duties, he served as Associate Academic Dean from 1998 to 2001, chair of the Hermeneutics (Ph.D.) Field Committee (1997-2000), and edited the Westminster Theological Journal. Enns is formerly Senior Fellow, Biblical Studies with The BioLogos Foundation, a Christian organization that "explores, promotes, and celebrates the integration of science and Christian faith". He wrote nearly 100 blog posts at The BioLogos Forum, "Science and the Sacred." He also has written several pieces for the religion section of The Huffington Post: Religion. Enns is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature and has served on the Wisdom in Israel and Cognate Literature Session steering committee since 2006. He is also a member of the Institute for Biblical Research, where he served on the board of directors from 2004 to 2007 and the editorial board for the Bulletin for Biblical Researchfrom 2002 to 2004. Enns is currently the Abram S. Clemens professor of biblical studies at Eastern University. His current website you can find here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest today is Pete Enns. Dr. Peter Enns (PhD, Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, St. Davids, PA. He has taught courses at several other institutions including Harvard University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Enns is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias, and is the author of several books, including, The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It (HarperOne), The Bible and the Believer: How to Read the Bible Critically and Religiously (with Marc Brettler and Daniel Harrington, Oxford University Press), Inspiration and Incarnation: Evangelicals and The Problem of the Old Testament (Baker), and The Evolution of Adam: What the Bible Does and Doesn't Say about Human Origins (Baker). Special Guest: Pete Enns.

Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Dr. Peter Enns. Dr. Enns (PhD, Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, St. Davids, PA. He has taught courses at several other institutions including Harvard University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Enns is a biblical scholar, theologian, and author who has written on topics like hermeneutics, the relationship between science and religion, Christianity and evolution, and Old Testament interpretation. He is also a contributor to the Huffington Post and Patheos and a regular blogger at www.peteenns.com Guest Links: www.peteenns.com/ Twitter: @peteanns Facebook: @PeterEnnsAuthor (Selected) Guest Published Works: The Bible Tells me so…, Inspiration and Incarnation, The Evolution of Adam, Telling God’s Story, The Sin of Certainty, and more… Special guest music on this episode provided by: Acceptance www.acceptanceband.com/ Facebook: @acceptanceband Twitter: @acceptanceband Instagram: @acceptanceband Enjoy the songs? Songs featured on this episode were: Haunted, Colliding By Design, Come Closer, Fire and Rain, & Diagram of a Simple Man from the brand new album Colliding by Design. Acceptance music is available on iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, Play Music, & Apple Music. The Deconstructionist’s Podcast is mixed and edited by Nicholas Rowe at National Audio Preservation Society: A full service recording studio and creative habitat, located in Heath, Ohio. Find them on Facebook and Twitter or visit their website for more information. www.nationalaudiopreservationsociety.weebly.com www.facebook.com/nationalaudiopreservationsociety Twitter: @napsrecording Donation: If you’re digging what we’re doing here consider making a small donation. Maintaining a podcast isn’t cheap and every dollar donated helps us to keep this thing going. Money donated goes to helping to purchase research materials, maintenance of the website, storage of episodes, etc. Click the link below to donate: Htps://squareup.com/store/thedeconstructionists Brand new unisex T-Shirts now available! https://squareup.com/store/thedeconstructionists Find us on social media! If you enjoy our show consider leaving us a nice 5 star review on iTunes. It helps new people find us! www.thedeconstructionists.com Twitter: @deconstructcast Facebook: deconstructionistsanonymous Instagram: deconstructionistspodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Josef and David talks to Peter Enns about his new book The Sin Of Certainty, hermeneutics, inerrancy and a whole lot more.  Peter is the Abram S. Clemens professor of biblical studies at Eastern University and has authored many books including, Inspiration and Incarnation and For The Bible Tells Me So.

Peter discusses science and religion, why stories are essential, modernist notions of truth and why fear makes us all do crazy things.BiographyPeter Enns was born in Passaic, New Jersey, to German American immigrant parents. He grew up in River Vale, New Jersey and graduated from Pascack Valley High School in 1978.He is married to Susan and has three children, Erich, Elizabeth, and Sophia. He holds a B.A. in behavioural science from Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, an M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Harvard University.Enns returned to Westminster Theological Seminary in 1994 to begin his teaching career. He was tenured in 2000 and promoted to full professor in 2005 as Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Hermeneutics. Among other duties, he served as Associate Academic Dean from 1998 to 2001, chair of the Hermeneutics (Ph.D.) Field Committee (1997-2000), and edited the Westminster Theological Journal.Enns is formerly Senior Fellow, Biblical Studies with The BioLogos Foundation,a Christian organization that “explores, promotes, and celebrates the integration of science and Christian faith”.He wrote nearly 100 blog posts at The BioLogos Forum, “Science and the Sacred.” He also has written several pieces for the religion section of The Huffington Post: Religion.Enns is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature and has served on the Wisdom in Israel and Cognate Literature Session steering committee since 2006. He is also a member of the Institute for Biblical Research, where he served on the board of directors from 2004 to 2007 and the editorial board for the Bulletin for Biblical Researchfrom 2002 to 2004.Enns is currently the Abram S. Clemens professor of biblical studies at Eastern University.His current website you can find here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Enns (Blog, Twitter, Facebook) is Abram S. Clemens Professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania.  In this latest book, The Bible Tells Me So:  Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It, he takes us on a journey of biblical interpretation as well as a faith journey of wrestling with the Bible and most importantly, God.   He writes that the "Bible just as it is isn't a problem to be fixed.  It's an invitation."  With humor and insight, Professor Enns invites us to open our minds as we open the text.