Retelling the Bible

Join Micah, Ell, Mat, Joshua Maria Garcia, and W. Scott McAndless as they discuss Genesis 47:13-26. How does Joseph centralize power? How does Joseph's power grab affect his family? And can a good person change things from the inside, or is corruption inevitable? Hear some answers to these questions and more on this first part of a two part episode of The Word in Black and Red! Thank you to "TWIBAR" for being willing to share this episode with my followers. For more The Word in Black and Red Episodes, go to https://linktr.ee/twibar This is a great companion to my episode 8.2 How Joseph Enslaved Egypt. There is some explicit language.

What was an Ethiopian eunuch doing travelling down a desert road from Jerusalem to Gaza anyway? Based on Acts 8:26-40. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: "AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Yesteryears (DECISION) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/244-yesteryears-decision License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effect by Zapsplat.com Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

In this bonus episode, W. Scott McAndless has a wide-ranging and very important discussion about the story told in Genesis 45:1-47:12 with Micah Belong the Wise Old Llama Enby, host of "The Word in Black and Red." I'm pleased to be able to share this with my followers. What does Joseph's weeping have to teach us about the redemptive process? How can we reimagine our family dynamics in ways that bring healing? And how can you scam your boss even better? Note: Some explicit language.

Abram makes his way down to Egypt to survive a famine and decides to use his smoking-hot wife to make himself a fortune! Based on Genesis 12:10-20. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: "AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The Zone by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/270-the-zone License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

As far as we can tell, the original manuscript of the Gospel of Mark ended strangely and abruptly at chapter 16, verse 8. This is the story of how the author (lets call him Mark) decided to end his gospel in what seems like such a surprising way to us. Based on Mark 16:1-8 with reference to Mark 3:20-35, Mark 15:6-15 and 1 Corinthians 15:5-7. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: "AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Childhood by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/448-childhood License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

The Gospel of Mark includes an odd little incident, mentioned in none of the other gospels, in which Jesus is arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. Today's episode is a narrative exploration of the story of the young man who ran away naked in the garden. Based on Mark 14:51-52. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: "AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Have A Dream (instrumental) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/414-i-have-a-dream-instrumental License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

In this extra special episode, W. Scott engages in a wide-range discussion about the amazing story of Tamar with the good folks at "The Word in Black and Red." Sex, prostitution, masturbation, this discussion touches on all of it! And, yes, the language is explicit and sometimes crude so be advised!

This is finally it, the dramatic story of how the Ark of the Covenant of Yahweh murdered Uzzah! Or is that really what happened? Based on 1 Samuel 6:19-7:2 and 2 Samuel 6:1-11. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: "AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Magic Escape Room” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

How the Hebrew people's story of the flood was changed by their encounter with the Babylonian story. And how the story ought to change today. Based on Genesis 6:1-9:17 and the Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet XI. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: "AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Evacuation by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8118-evacuation License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound effects by Zapsplat.com. Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

Two brothers vow to take revenge on the young prophet who has prophesized their doom, but they didn't reckon on being betrayed by an object of power! Based on 1 Samuel 4. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: "AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Invasion by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/206-invasion License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

The young boy Samuel finds that his dreams are troubled by a strange box that he shares his bedroom with at the temple in Shiloh. Based on 1 Samuel 3:1-4:1. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: "AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Night Vigil” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

This is a special extra episode of the podcast. W. Scott McAndless is in conversation with the host of The Word in Black and Red about the story of Jacob and his wives in Genesis. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com.

A disaster is coming but Pharaoh is given ample warning and puts a righteous person in charge of getting ready. What could go wrong? Based on Genesis 41:25-57 and Genesis 47:13-26. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: "Morgana Rides " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "AhDah" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

A young couple takes their month-old son on a trip to the temple in Jerusalem to perform a required sacrifice. Based on Luke 2:21-39. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: Music: AhDah by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3345-ahdah License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Music: Magic Tavern by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9139-magic-tavern Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound effects by zapsplat.com. Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

This is an extra little Christmas Card for my wonderful listeners. Many happy wishes to you all at this most wonderful time of the year! Based on Mark 1:40-45. Show Notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: Music: AhDah by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3345-ahdah License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Music: Mystical Christmas [Very Long Version] by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12075-mystical-christmas-very-long-version Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

This is a special extra episode of the podcast -- a collaboration with The Word in Black and Red. I join TWIBAR's host, Micah Benji Belong (the Wise Old Lama Enby) for a free-wheeling discussion about the story of Jacob and Esau and my own unique take on it in my Episode 4.10 Can I Interest you in a Nice Bowl of Stew. For more The Word in Black and Red, look up https://linktr.ee/twibar.

There are two genealogies of Jesus in the Gospels. They cannot be reconciled with each other. What do we do with that? We recognize that the gospel writers were story telling! Based on Luke 3:23-38 in comparison with Matthew 1:1-17. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: Music: AhDah by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3345-ahdah License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Music: God Rest Ye Merry Celtishmen by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4764-god-rest-ye-merry-celtishmen Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

This is a special episode, a discussion of the biblical story of the demoniac out of whom Jesus cast many demons with the curious assistance of a large herd of pigs. The discussion took place over three time zones between Garry Stevens of the History in the Bible Podcast (in Australia), Steven Guerra of the History of the Papacy podcast (in the USA) and W. Scott McAndless (in Canada). Show notes for his episode have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: Music: AhDah by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3345-ahdah License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Music: Curse of the Scarab by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3573-curse-of-the-scarab Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

While the people in Thessalonica wait to receive a letter from the Apostle Paul, the city has an important event that will change how they read that letter. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: Music: AhDah by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3345-ahdah License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Music: I'll Never Forget by Michal Mojzykiewicz Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11916-ill-never-forget Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound effect from pixabay.com. Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!

There are many stories in the Bible about women who saved the nation by producing sons, but the story of Tamar has got to be the most extreme example. Based on Genesis 38 and a follow-up to Episode 7.22, Onan the Man with the Plan. Show notes have been posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com. Media in this Episode The following music was used for this media project: Music: AhDah by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3345-ahdah License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com Music: Rising Sun by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/86-rising-sun Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Support Retelling the Bible If you would like to support the work that I do creating these stories, go to patreon.com/retellingthebible and choose a level of support!