The fourth episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Red All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”

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Episode Summary/For Further Exploration

John, Ellyn, and Tiffany are joined by special guest Ethan McVay as they review what they took away from the Bible books Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Joshua. They also wrestle with one of the most controversial things in the Bible, and attempt to answer the question, “What Do We Do with All the Violence in the Bible?” They also answer listener questions! 

Intro and Fun Banter - 0:00

Tiffany’s thoughts on the violence in the Bible - 10:10

Ellyn’s thoughts on the violence in the Bible - 13:23

Ethan’s thoughts on the violence in the Bible - 15:40

John’s thoughts on the violence in the Bible - 18:18

Tiffany’s additional insights on Numbers, Deuteronomy, & Joshua - 27:50

Ellyn’s additional insights on Numbers, Deuteronomy, & Joshua - 31:10

Ethan’s additional insights on Numbers, Deuteronomy, & Joshua - 34:22

A funny moment in Bible - 40:27

Listener Questions - 43:00

Final Thoughts - 45:42

Join them in reading through the Bible this year! Find resources to help get you started below.

*If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to [email protected] or [email protected]*

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Links to Items to Help You Further Explore How to Process the Violence in the Bible

Bible Project: Making Sense of Divine Violence

Bible Project: Judgment or Cruelty? Conquering the Promised Land

Bible Project: Why Did God Command the Invasion of Canaan in the Book of Joshua?

Ancient Example: Egyptian tablet claiming the destruction of Israel

Ancient Example: Moabite tablet describing their defeat of Israel and killing Israelite men, women, and children in devotion to the Moabite god

Seedbed: 7 Keys to Understanding Old Testament Violence

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Resources & References for After You Listen

The Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App

Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible

The Bible Recap Links

The Bible Project