Sidebar Episode: Reflecting on a Year of Growth - Insights from 2024
01/01/25 • 6 min
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Welcome to a special episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast where host Lance Smith takes a look back at the journey throughout 2024. This episode marks a departure from the usual topics as we dive into the numbers, milestones, and the fascinating growth of the podcast over the past year.
From humble beginnings with just 329 downloads for the first six episodes, the podcast has surged to a remarkable 8,476 downloads for the year. October's launch of the Tuesday Contradiction series was a turning point, doubling both the content output and audience engagement.
Discover how listener feedback inspired innovative series ideas and how the community expanded across 41 states and 35 countries. Reflect on the most popular episodes and the listening habits that have shaped the year. Join us in celebrating the milestones and looking forward to even greater achievements in 2025.
Welcome to a special episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast where host Lance Smith takes a look back at the journey throughout 2024. This episode marks a departure from the usual topics as we dive into the numbers, milestones, and the fascinating growth of the podcast over the past year.
From humble beginnings with just 329 downloads for the first six episodes, the podcast has surged to a remarkable 8,476 downloads for the year. October's launch of the Tuesday Contradiction series was a turning point, doubling both the content output and audience engagement.
Discover how listener feedback inspired innovative series ideas and how the community expanded across 41 states and 35 countries. Reflect on the most popular episodes and the listening habits that have shaped the year. Join us in celebrating the milestones and looking forward to even greater achievements in 2025.
Previous Episode
Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 3:17–Resolving the Mystery of Jesus' Baptism: Direct or Public Affirmation?
In this episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, host Lance Smith delves into the intriguing differences in the gospel accounts of Jesus' baptism. Focusing on whether God's voice was meant for Jesus directly or for the crowd, Lance explores the significance behind these variations and how they highlight the affirmation of Jesus' divine identity and mission.
The discussion includes an analysis of passages from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and sheds light on how seemingly contradictory details enrich our understanding of Scripture.
Tune in as we unlock the theological implications of this pivotal event, offering a fresh perspective on the Trinitarian presence during Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River.
References to items discussed on this podcast may found at the following:
The Bible Difficulties and Answers Website
The Bible Difficulties and Answers Facebook Page
Email Address: [email protected]
- https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/first/contra2_list.html (The Skeptics Annotated Bible)
- https://ncec.catholic.edu.au/faith/scripture-resources/commentaries/the-gospel-of-mark/jesus-baptism-mark-19-11/
- https://www.bibleref.com/Matthew/3/Matthew-3-17.html
- https://veritasdomain.wordpress.com/2017/01/09/bible-contradiction-at-his-baptism-did-god-address-jesus-directly/
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Genesis 30:31-43 - Unveiling the Mystery: Jacob's Genetic Breakthrough
Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast! Join our host, Lance Smith, as we delve into the fascinating intersection between ancient biblical stories and modern scientific insights. In this episode, we tackle the puzzling account of Jacob's unconventional breeding strategy from Genesis 30, examining whether environmental influence and genetics played a role. Discover how science and divine providence may have worked together to produce Jacob's streaked, speckled, and spotted animals, and explore the intriguing possibilities of genetics and faith. Unearth the deeper spiritual and symbolic layers of this story, as we reflect on God's intervention, Jacob's faith, and the timeless truth that divine providence transcends human understanding.
References to items discussed on this podcast may be found at the following:
The Bible Difficulties and Answers Website
The Bible Difficulties and Answers Facebook Page
Email Address: [email protected]
- https://a.co/d/7shn4hI (The Big Book of Bible Difficulties from Amazon)
- Modern Science and the Christian Faith, Scripture Press, 1950, page 70
- https://comeandreason.com/science-proves-weird-bible-story-true/
- https://creation.com/jacobs-sheep
- https://www.gotquestions.org/Jacob-speckled-spotted.html
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