Bible On The Rocks
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
Bible On The Rocks is the podcast where a group of friends get together over drinks to talk about stories from the Bible. Each episode, one of us will tell a Bible story in our own words while the other group members chime in with their own thoughts and opinions. Our group contains a wide variety of Bible experience, which helps get different perspectives on the story. We're tackling stories from the Bible and giving our takes on what the stories mean to us. We encourage our listeners to pick up a Bible and read these stories on their own to see if there's any additional meaning that we don't cover. So we hope you enjoy as we explore the Bible with Bible On The Rocks.
Location:
United States
Description:
Bible On The Rocks is the podcast where a group of friends get together over drinks to talk about stories from the Bible. Each episode, one of us will tell a Bible story in our own words while the other group members chime in with their own thoughts and opinions. Our group contains a wide variety of Bible experience, which helps get different perspectives on the story. We're tackling stories from the Bible and giving our takes on what the stories mean to us. We encourage our listeners to pick up a Bible and read these stories on their own to see if there's any additional meaning that we don't cover. So we hope you enjoy as we explore the Bible with Bible On The Rocks.
Language:
English
Contact:
7038552996
Website:
https://bibleontherocks.com/
Email:
jerspittle@gmail.com
Episodes
Episode 31 - The Sermon On The Mount (Matthew 5)
4/23/2023
In this episode, Erik tells the story of The Sermon On The Mount from the book of Matthew, Chapter 5. We come up with some alternative names that are a little bit catchier and talk about what Jesus may have meant when he decided to go "full Oprah" with his blessings and then give the impossible task. We end up quoting Parks and Rec along with Monty Python's The Life of Brian by the end, so join us as we explore the Bible, with Bible On The Rocks!
Duration:01:12:10
Straight Up: Erik Smith
4/23/2023
Who is Erik Smith? What makes him tick? Find out in our very first bonus episode of "Straight Up."
Duration:00:21:35
Bible, Neat - Why Did Jesus Die?
4/3/2023
In the discussion of Episode 30, things got a bit off topic, but when that happens it becomes a great opportunity to provide bonus content. This episode of Bible, Neat contains a discussion about who Jesus was and why he died. While it needed to be cut from the Jericho episode due to time and it being off-topic, it's a discussion worth sharing. At the very least, it's a great example of Brett and Erik being Brett and Erik.
Duration:00:11:45
Episode 30 - Jericho (Joshua 5 and 6)
3/19/2023
In this episode, Brent shares the story of Joshua "fitting" the battle of Jericho from the book of Joshua, chapters 5 and 6. Providing commentary are Jeremy, Erik, Josh, Jamison, and Brett. The conversation this time is meant to focus on the idea of an "angry God."
Duration:01:06:04
Episode 29 - Zombies and Demons (Matthew 27: 51-53 and Mark 5)
10/15/2022
In this special Halloween episode, Josh tells us two stories from the New Testament. The first story is from Matthew 27, verses 51 through 53 which may or may not mention zombies in the Bible. The second story is the story of Jesus driving demons out of a possessed man into a herd of pigs from Mark 5. Jamison, Brett, and Jeremy join in the conversation and we do our best to get Disney+ to sponsor us. So, listen in as we explore the Bible, with Bible On The Rocks!
Duration:01:25:31
Episode 28 - Leah and Rachel (Genesis 29)
6/28/2022
In this episode, Jeremy tells us about the Bible's first 'love triangle,' the story of Leah and Rachel and Jacob. Brett and Josh provide commentary while our conversation leads us through topics such as incest, deception, and karma. So, listen in as we explore the Bible with Bible On The Rocks!
Duration:01:19:00
Episode 27 - The Road to Damascus (Acts 9)
5/15/2022
In this episode, Brett tells the story of Saul's conversion from persecuting Christians to becoming one of the biggest proponents of Christianity after his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus from the book of Acts, Chapter 9. Contributing in this episode are Jeremy, Brent, Erik, and Ed. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, so sit back and enjoy as we explore the Bible with Bible On The Rocks!
Duration:01:02:51
Bible, Neat - Thoughts On Sin
5/1/2022
During the recording for Episode 26 (David Spares Saul's Life, 1 Samuel 24), we got onto a tangent that had to be cut for time. This time, it was a discussion about sin. Are all sins equal in the eyes of God or are there varying degrees of sin? We don't necessarily answer the question, because ultimately we don't know, but we do at least have the conversation. So, please enjoy this bonus episode of Bible On The Rocks.
Duration:00:23:26
Episode 26 - David Spares Saul's Life (1 Samuel 24)
4/19/2022
In this episode, Jeremy tells the story of David sparing Saul's life when Saul goes into the cave where David is hiding to "relieve" himself. Brett, Brent, Jamison, and Ed provide commentary and a couple of us even share unique stories of having to "relieve" ourselves. There's plenty you won't want to miss, so listen in as we explore the Bible, with Bible On The Rocks!
Duration:01:00:01
Episode 25 - Jacob Wrestles An Angel (Gen. 22: 22-32)
3/15/2022
In this episode, Josh tells the story of Jacob wrestling with an angel from the book of Genesis, Chapter 22, verses 22 through 32. Josh explains that Genesis raises a lot more questions than it does answers, so Brett, Jeremy, and Ed join in the discussion to try to figure out what this story means to them. So, listen in as we explore the Bible with Bible On The Rocks!
Duration:01:14:58
Episode 24 - Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4)
2/15/2022
In this episode, Erik tells the story of Nebuchadnezzar becoming like a wild animal from the book of Daniel, Chapter 4. Providing commentary are Jeremy, Brett, Brent, and Ed. In addition to the story, Erik opens up about some of his struggles with mental health and how therapy and counseling are helping him to overcome. He ties the mental health into the story by informing us that Nebuchadnezzar may have suffered from an mental health condition called Boanthropy. So, listen in as we explore the Bible with Bible On The Rocks!
Duration:01:08:10
Bible, Neat - Thoughts on Prayer
2/1/2022
Sometimes the things that get cut out of an episode are too good to simply remove and never see the light of day. This is one of them. During our recording for Matthew 7, we began to talk about prayer and the conversation, even though it wasn't pertinent to the story at the time, was worth sharing. So, for a quick bonus episode, listen in as we discuss our thoughts on prayer.
Duration:00:12:34
Episode 23 - "On The Rocks" (Matthew 7)
1/15/2022
In this episode, Jamison talks about various passages from the Bible that mention rocks. The main discussion centers on Matthew 7. Sit back and enjoy as we explore the Bible, with Bible On The Rocks!
Duration:01:21:47
Episode 22 - Gideon (Judges 6-8)
12/16/2021
In this episode, Brett tells the story of Gideon from the book of Judges, chapters 6 through 8. Gideon took an army of 300 men that was whittled down from thousands of men and defeated the Midianites through confusion. Gideon's story may not be as simple as it sounds, though. Brent Henderson, Jeremy Spittle, Jamison Stubbs, and Erik Smith join the discussion to talk about what Gideon's story means for them, if anything at all. We continue to talk about how good B&B Saus is (bnbsaus.com, use checkout code BOTR for 10% off), and give ourselves a plug at the end where we try to confuse each other by mixing up how we say the number for our voicemail line. So, sit back and enjoy, as we explore the Bible with Bible On The Rocks.
Duration:01:19:12
Episode 21 - Adam and Eve (Genesis 2-3)
11/17/2021
In this episode, our guest contributor, Brent Henderson (of The Good Reverend Kombucha Company) tells the story of Adam and Eve from the book of Genesis, Chapters 2 and 3. We talk about what it means to sin and try to come up with new names for animals. Erik then explains why he believes we as humans are incapable of creating something completely new by using the movie "Alien" as an example. We even break out into song by the end of the discussion because of a joke that Brett shares. There's plenty to discuss in this story, so sit back and enjoy as we explore the Bible with Bible On The Rocks.
Duration:01:34:52
Episode 20 - The Twelve Spies (Numbers 13-14)
10/19/2021
In this episode, Jeremy tells the story of The Twelve Spies from the book of Numbers, chapters 13 and 14. In this story, God tells Moses to send out twelve spies into the promised land and there's a disagreement about whether or not they'll be able to conquer the land. Brett, Josh, Ed, and special guest Brent Henderson, owner of The Good Reverend Kombucha Company, discuss the story and talk about what we think it could mean. So, listen in as we explore the Bible with Bible On The Rocks!
Duration:01:37:42
Episode 19 - Jonah: Part 2 (Jonah 3-4)
9/19/2021
In this episode, Ed, Brett, and Jamison team up to finish the story of Jonah. The team continues to discuss our opinion that Jonah is a terrible prophet, with Erik the only one who starts to stand up for him. So, join us as we explore the Bible with Bible On The Rocks!
Duration:00:38:38
Episode 18 - Jonah: Part 1 (Jonah 1-2)
9/4/2021
In this episode, Ed tells us the first half of the story of Jonah. Erik, Brett, Jamison, Jeremy, and Ed then discuss. As it turns out, Jonah was not a very good prophet. So, listen in as we explore the Bible, with Bible On The Rocks!
Duration:01:00:14
Episode 17 - Absalom (2 Samuel 13-18)
8/19/2021
In this episode, Ed tells the story of Absalom, one of King David's sons, from the book of 2 Samuel, chapters 13-18, while Brett, Jamison, Josh, and Jeremy contribute to the discussion. This is our second of two recordings using Zoom during the quarantine of 2020. In addition to Brett keeping us on track, he provides an explanation of what a mule is, and Josh, at the end, provides not one, but two dad-jokes despite saying he had none. There's a lot to this story, so listen in as we explore the Bible, with Bible On The Rocks!
Duration:00:58:13
Episode 16 - Saul Visits the Witch at Endor (1 Samuel 28)
5/16/2021
In this episode of Bible On The Rocks, Josh tells the story of Saul, the first king of Israel, visiting the witch at Endor. Death predictions, a ghost, and a witch; what more could you ask for? Brett, Jamison, and Jeremy then discuss with Josh what the implications of this story may be. So, sit back and enjoy as we explore the Bible with Bible On The Rocks.
Duration:01:12:33