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Data Over Dogma

Data Over Dogma

Daniel McClellan and Daniel Beecher

This ain't your pastor's Bible podcast. This is a deep interrogation of the book, and we're bringing receipts. Bible scholar Dr. Dan McClellan and atheist podcaster Dan Beecher team up to discover what the Bible actually says, what it decidedly doesn't say (even if everyone thinks it does), and explore the history of the most popular book of all time.
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Data Over Dogma - God's Wife with Francesca Stavrakopoulou
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04/17/23 • 55 min

This week we interview the inimitable Francesca Stavrakopoulou. Author, scholar, and BBC documentary presenter, Dr. Stavrakopoulou discusses some big questions about the God of the Bible. Did He have a body? Did He have a wife? Did He demand child sacrifice?

It's all big questions and some potentially surprising answers on this week's Data Over Dogma! Find Dr. Stavrakopoulou on Twitter here:

https://twitter.com/ProfFrancesca

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Data Over Dogma - Lilith Unfair

Lilith Unfair

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07/10/23 • 60 min

This week we're delving into the legends, myths, misunderstandings, and slanders surrounding Lilith. Who or what is Lilith? Feminist icon? First wife to Adam? Night demon? Owl? We break down the origin stories, and get to the bottom of this mysterious and fascinating character. Then, "stele" Dan McClellan gives the inside scoop on the standing stones of ancient southwestern Asia. We discuss their archaeological importance, their cultural and religious significance, and where you can get one of your own (if you're the unscrupulous enterprising type).

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Data Over Dogma - God's Big Fish Story

God's Big Fish Story

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10/23/23 • 57 min

Is it possible for God to lie? The Bible says no. Multiple times, actually. But this is the Bible we're talking about, so even when it says no, yes might also be true...

We start this week with the famous story of the Bible's worst mariner, Jonah. Why was he running away from God? Why did he spend some time in a fish? What did he smell like after?

Then things get a little dicey as we dive into whether the God of the Bible might tell the odd fib (spoiler alert... yup)

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Data Over Dogma - Episode 31: The Ten (ish) Commandments
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11/06/23 • 67 min

How well do you know the ten commandments? Could you list them out in order? Which number is “You shall not boil a kid in its mother’s milk?"

This week we're tackling the decalogue (decalogues?), and if you think that is a simple topic, you're in for a crazy ride. We explore the multiple lists of laws that have been called "The Ten Commandments" (you'll be surprised by which one is actually called that in the Bible), and we'll go over differences of opinion even in the most famous ten words.

Strap in, because like so many Biblical things you thought you knew, God's top ten may not be what you always thought it was.

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Data Over Dogma - The Mark of the Best

The Mark of the Best

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06/05/23 • 64 min

This week, Dan B looks to the book of Revelation to explain why UPC bar codes and covid vaccines are bad. But Dan M steps in with his decoder ring, and with just a little sleuthing, they finally solve the mystery of the mark of the beast (hint: it was old man Caruthers, the spooky mansion's caretaker, and he would've gotten away with it too, if it hadn't been for those meddling kids!) Then, Dan M digs into his dissertation grab-bag and pulls out Prototype Theory. And somehow in the process, he manages to ruin dictionaries for everyone.

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Data Over Dogma - Will the Best Bible Please Stand Up?
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06/19/23 • 80 min

So many of our listeners have asked "which translation of the Bible is the best?" Well this week, the Dans do a deep dive into the Bible's journey from ancient Hebrew and Greek into English. We're tackling the twists and turns and socio-political machinations that led to the words we read in today's versions of the text.

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Data Over Dogma - The Dans Go to Hell

The Dans Go to Hell

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07/17/23 • 60 min

Call Ted Danson, because this week we're going to the bad place. Does the Bible really threaten sinners and nonbelievers with eternal torment? Was the idea of hell made up long after the Bible was written? Get out your asbestos snorkle and mask, because we're going to probe deep into the lake of eternal fire, and see what we can find.

Then, it's "what ever happened to baby Judas" as we look at two Biblical accounts of how brother Iscariot met his earthly end, and realize they don't quite match up. Do you yearn for redemption for the wayward apostle, or are you hungry for revenge? There's a story to fit any appetite.

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Data Over Dogma - Episode 73: Bible Magic!
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08/26/24 • 63 min

Abracadabra! Today, we're diving into the strange world of spell-casting, charms, and defense against the dark arts. No, this isn't about a school for young witches and wizards, it's the magic practiced in the Bible! And oooh, does that make some people uncomfortable!

First, we're going to look at the famous priestly divining implements, the Urim and Thummim. What were they? How did they work? Did they glow? Were they more or less accurate than a Magic 8 Ball? Then we're traveling to the caves of Ketef Hinnom, to look at the oldest known witnesses to the Hebrew Bible, and their potentially magical properties.

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This week Data Over Dogma gets political as we welcome Dr. Andrew Whitehead. Dr. Whitehead is an Associate Professor of Sociology at IUPUI, director of the Association of Religion Data Archives, and author of the incredibly timely book American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church.

As a sociologist, Whitehead is bringing receipts as he discusses the current rise of racist, xenophobic power-seekers within American Christianity, and why that rise is... you know... bad. Bad for the country and democracy, but also very possibly bad for Christianity.

We'll also discuss some of the Bible verses that have been used by Christian Nationalists, and figure out if those verses actually support the arguments they're making.

For more Andrew:

https://andrewwhitehead.substack.com

Also look out for the American Idols podcast series.

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Data Over Dogma - I Knew a Guy Who Was SO OLD...
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08/21/23 • 60 min

How old was he? Well, he was so old that Dr. Dan is sick of getting asked about him all the time!

That's right, this week we're starting the show discussing the ages of the patriarchs. Did Noah and his ancestors really live over nine hundred years each? Could Adam actually have celebrated his great, great, great, great, great, great grandson's 50th birthday with him? If not, why would the Bible say that?

Then we move on to another tricky topic: the apocrypha! Why were some books kept in the Bible, and others rejected? Who gets to make the call when a book is called into question? Are there set criteria? Are those criteria better than just "Martin Luther didn't like that one"? Find out the answer to these questions and more!

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How many episodes does Data Over Dogma have?

Data Over Dogma currently has 81 episodes available.

What topics does Data Over Dogma cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Data Over Dogma?

The episode title 'Did the Exodus Really Happen?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Data Over Dogma?

The average episode length on Data Over Dogma is 64 minutes.

How often are episodes of Data Over Dogma released?

Episodes of Data Over Dogma are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Data Over Dogma?

The first episode of Data Over Dogma was released on Apr 8, 2023.

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