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The Bible Reset

The Bible Reset

Institute for Bible Reading

If the Bible is so important, why is it such a struggle to read? The truth is, many Christians have been inadvertently set up for failure with the Bible. We need to hit the 'reset' button. Glenn Paauw, Paul Caminiti, and Alex Goodwin from the Institute for Bible Reading host discussions that break down misguided assumptions about the Bible, offering fresh perspectives on reading and living it well.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Bible Reset episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Bible Reset for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Bible Reset episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

IFBR co-founder and author of The Bible Reset, Alex Goodwin joins us for Part 2 of this series to discuss Bible engagement habits and practices that may need to be rethought.

Read Chapter 1 for free + links to order here: https://thebiblereset.com/

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IFBR co-founder and author of The Bible Reset, Alex Goodwin joins us to talk about his new book in Part 1 of a three-part series.

Read Chapter 1 for free + links to order here: https://thebiblereset.com/

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The Bible Reset - A Better Way to "Apply" Bible Stories
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10/05/22 • 44 min

All too often, Bible stories such a David and Goliath, Joseph's adventures, and Daniel in the Lions Den are reduced to setups for a moral lesson or spiritual principle. The classic children's book "Sounder" models a better way. By constantly immersing ourselves in the Bible's stories, we come to see how those stories reverberate into our stories.

Find links to all podcast episodes here: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/podcast/

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After historical narrative, poetry is the most common form of literature in the Bible. The Bible's story is broad, but it is also incredibly deep. The craftsmanship of biblical poetry shows us that God wants to speak to our hearts, to help us feel, and to give us footholds to experience him more fully through all of the emotions of life.

Find links to all podcast episodes here: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/podcast/

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The Bible Reset - How the Bible Narrates History
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09/07/22 • 54 min

Our modern priorities of exactitude and just-the-facts reporting can lead us to come to the Bible's stories with a certain set of expectations. The authors of the Bible, however, had different agendas which are reflected in the ways they tell stories. By learning to read the Bible's narratives with careful eyes, we can uncover meaning and significance that has been hiding in plain sight all along.

The Institute for Bible Reading is a nonprofit ministry. Support our work, including the production of The Bible Reset podcast, by joining ChangeMakers: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/changemakers/

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Lots of people struggle to read the Bible, but few stop to question why our Scriptures look like a dictionary. Why are we expected to read something that looks so unreadable? The truth is, chapters and verses and the format of our Modern Bible are some of the most overlooked barriers in the push for better Bible literacy.

In this episode, we cut and arranged clips from three of our earliest episodes into one episode exploring the massive impact of the Bible's physical format. We discuss the origin of chapters and verses and how they led to an avalanche of Bible "features" that hide the natural literature. Then we show how a different Bible format changes everything – a format that makes for an easier reading experience and displays the Bible's literature the way the authors first intended.

Learn more about Immerse: The Reading Bible - https://www.immersebible.com/

Comparison of poetry in 1-column vs. 2-column Bible: https://bit.ly/2FLzRUH

Listen to the full episodes:
Episode 4: Chapters, Verses, and the Impact of the Modern Bible
Episode 5: How to Make a Reader's Bible w/ Christopher Smith
Episode 6: The Game-Changing Power of Reader's Bibles

The Institute for Bible Reading is a nonprofit ministry. Support our work, including the production of The Bible Reset podcast, by joining ChangeMakers: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/changemakers/

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The Bible Reset - How Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes Work Together
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08/10/22 • 41 min

What does wisdom look like? Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job present three distinct perspectives on living well in God's world. Rather than offering a one-dimensional answer, they give us a conversation.

The Institute for Bible Reading is a nonprofit ministry. Support our work, including the production of The Bible Reset podcast, by joining ChangeMakers: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/changemakers/

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The Bible Reset - Demystifying the Book of Revelation
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07/27/22 • 36 min

In our second episode on apocalyptic literature, we look at the book of Revelation. As the source of a lot of confusion (and a lot of bad modern 'prophecy') Revelation can feel like a strange ending to the biblical narrative. But a closer look at the ancient historical circumstances of the early church can help shed light on the wild imagery of John's apocalypse, bringing a message that's still relevant for followers of Jesus today.

Some resources to get started on Revelation:
Richard Bauckham - The Theology of the Book of Revelation
Gordon Fee - Revelation
Michael Gorman - Reading Revelation Responsibly
N. T. Wright - Revelation for Everyone

The Institute for Bible Reading is a nonprofit ministry. Support our work, including the production of The Bible Reset podcast, by joining ChangeMakers: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/changemakers/

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IFBR co-founder and author of The Bible Reset, Alex Goodwin joins us for Part 3 of this series, exploring the grand narrative of Scripture and how we're invited to join that story in our time and place.

Read Chapter 1 for free + links to order here: https://thebiblereset.com/

If you've read The Bible Reset, please consider leaving a rating on Amazon or on Goodreads to help others find the book.

A Dive into the 6-Act Drama of Scripture: https://instituteforbiblereading.org/episode-14-genesis-to-revelation-the-6-act-story-of-the-bible/

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Bible Reset have?

The Bible Reset currently has 64 episodes available.

What topics does The Bible Reset cover?

The podcast is about Christianity, Bible Reading, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Education and Bible.

What is the most popular episode on The Bible Reset?

The episode title 'Rethinking our Bible Reading Practices w/ Alex Goodwin (The Bible Reset Pt. 2)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Bible Reset?

The average episode length on The Bible Reset is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Bible Reset released?

Episodes of The Bible Reset are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Bible Reset?

The first episode of The Bible Reset was released on Jul 31, 2020.

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