Mealtime is a big deal for Jesus, and who we eat with matters a whole lot. Find out why in this episode of Jesus in Books as we discuss "A Meal With Jesus" by Tim Chester.

The Mystery Behind Meekness

Apr 18th, 2018 15m 36s

Does Christ cry for us, and why is the most powerful being in the universe so meek? Answers in this episode of Jesus in Books. The book reviewed is "The God Who Weeps" by Terryl and Fiona Givens.

The Young and the Reluctant: Stories on the Hidden Years of Christ

Mar 17th, 2018 12m 36s

In this episode I look at the creepy "Infancy Gospel of Thomas" apocrypha (and the Twilight Zone episode it reminds me of) and review Son of Man by Welles Bristol.

Jesus, God of Surprises... and Disguises

Mar 11th, 2018 13m 38s

With the help of David Limbaugh's book "The Emmaus Code", we uncover some of the ways Jesus appears (and disappears) in the Old and New Testament.

What "Utterly Destroy" Actually Means in the Old Testament

Mar 6th, 2018 12m 8s

Could the seemingly angry, jealous warmonger God of the Old Testament be the patient loving Christ of the New Testament? Absolutely. The book "Is God a Moral Monster?" by Paul Copan explains why.

How to Tie Your Shoelaces like Jesus

Feb 24th, 2018 13m 35s

In this episode I share four powerful statements from "Jesus Prom" by Jon Weece and two short stories (parables?) about shoelaces.

Why Jesus Was Probably Married with Children

Feb 18th, 2018 12m 56s

Guest Willy Bekoe and I discuss the controversial book "Jesus: A Meditation on His Stories and His Relationships with Women" by Andrew Greeley. Strong meat ahead.

Black Jesus and the Rastafari

Feb 11th, 2018 11m 48s

In Jeremiah Jesus says "I am black". Elsewhere in the KJV He's called JAH. Discover the biblical roots of the Rastafari in this episode of Jesus in Books. Reviewed is Dread Jesus by William David Spencer.

Why Does Jesus Get Angry More in Mark?

Jan 21st, 2018 16m 27s

Discover why Jesus gets angry more in the Gospel of Mark than elsewhere in the NT, and why an Aramaic-to-English Bible is worth more than a camel.

Getting to the True Character of God

Jan 14th, 2018 12m 29s

Words like "judge", "sin" and "advocate" can either draw us closer to Christ and God the Father, or push us away. The beautiful book The Christ Who Heals by Fiona and Terryl Givens explains.

How Jesus Found out He Was the Messiah

Jan 6th, 2018 16m 11s

When did Jesus know He was the Messiah, and how? Did He get into fist fights as a kid? Jesus: An Interview Across Time by Andrew G. Hodges M.D. has those answers and more. Discussed with guest Willy Bekoe.

Just How Scandalous Was Jesus?

Dec 28th, 2017 20m 50s

My friend Willy Bekoe and I discuss the ill repute Jesus garnered early on in His ministry. It even got John the Baptist worried! Oh, and we talk about leviathans.The intro / outro music is Wandering by Lee Rosevere.

7 Reasons Why Jesus Would Be Unemployable in Today’s Job Market

Dec 9th, 2017 14m 40s

With the help of Philip Yancey's book "The Jesus I Never Knew", I synthesize a list of reasons why Jesus - the most perfect being to ever walk the face of the earth - would be unemployable in today's job market.The intro / outro music is Wand

Where Does Jesus Stand on the Issue of Animal Rights?

Dec 2nd, 2017 14m 3s

Where does Jesus stand on the issue of eating meat and animal rights? Does God love animals? Do they have souls? These questions are answered in "Is God a Vegetarian?" by Richard Alan Young.The intro / outro music is Wandering by Lee Rosevere

Food for Thought Regarding Homeless People

Nov 26th, 2017 15m 28s

Want to be kind to homeless people? Then don’t feed them this. It’s food for thought from Scott Saul’s "Jesus Outside the Lines". I riff on it in this episode of Jesus in Books.The intro / outro music is Wandering by Lee Rosevere.

Nov 19th, 2017 22m 59s

Did Jesus learn from Buddha? Likely not (John 7:15-16), but I discuss the striking similarities between these two supreme spiritual teachers in this episode of Jesus in Books.The intro / outro music is Wandering by Lee Rosevere.

How Mormons Perceive Jesus in Scripture, Art and Hymn

Nov 7th, 2017 15m 37s

John Turner's book "The Mormon Jesus" tells us how the Church of Latter-Day Saints (a.k.a. Mormons) perceive Jesus in scripture, art and hymn.The intro / outro music is Wandering by Lee Rosevere.

Jesus: His Relationships with Women by Andrew Greeley

Oct 28th, 2017 16m 29s

How did Jesus treat women? Was He married? These topics and more are discussed (with the utmost care)in this episode of Jesus in Books.Follow Jesus in Books on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jesusinbooks/ Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes: h

The Son of God Likes to Have Fun Too

Oct 25th, 2017 13m 58s

According to Joseph Girzone's book "Jesus: A New Understanding of God's Son", Jesus likes to party as much as anyone... or maybe I'm reading too much into it. The intro / outro music is Wandering by Lee Rosevere.

Why Jesus Gave His First Parable on a Boat

Oct 15th, 2017 16m 6s

This is the introductory episode of Jesus in Books. In this episode I discuss "Jesus: A Pilgrimage" by James Martin and share a few insights related to the book (like why Jesus gave His first parable standing on a boat). The intro / outro mu

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