Atheist Bible Study
A podcast where two Atheists discuss the bible. We focus on the messages, textual inconsistencies, and pseudohistory that is often overlooked. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AtheistStudy
Episodes
32 episodes
2 Chronicles: In Case You Missed It Too
In this episode, we cover 2 Chronicles. The chronicler continues recapping Kings. We'll point out some of the editorial choices made by the chronicler and major contradiction in this retelling.
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Episode 31
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33:32
1 Chronicles: In Case You Missed It...
We're back! This episode we're looking at 1 Chronicles. We meet the newest biblical author, The Chronicler, and discuss the historical context of their writing. In case you missed something, The Chronicler is gonna recap the major old testament...
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Episode 30
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33:18
2 Kings 2: Take A Sip
In this episode, we cover 2 Kings 13-25. Israel and Judah are stuck in a revolving door of bad kings, and we finally find out why. They misplaced the rule book! But I guess it didn't matter too much because after they find it, things are pretty...
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Episode 29
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35:07
2 Kings 1: The Greatest Showman
We're back! This episode we cover 2 Kings, chapters 1-12. Elijah's time comes to an end, but his young apprentice Elisha is just beginning to make a name for himself (which would probably be easier with pretty much any other name). Soon, he's e...
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Episode 28
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53:33
1 Kings 2: Prophetic Catch 22
This episode we're covering 1 Kings chapters 12-22. We meet Jezebel, a no BS boss lady who takes what she wants and kills who she wants. Also this episode, we learn that listening to prophets is punishable by death, but ignoring prophets is als...
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Episode 27
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54:57
1 Kings 1: Solomon the Baby Ripper
What's the difference between a baby cut in a half and a Ferrari? Solomon didn't have any Ferrari's.This episode, we're covering 1 Kings Chapters 1-11. David's oldest son learned nothing from his dead older brothers and attempts his own...
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Episode 26
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50:13
2 Samuel 2: Insurrection
This week, we're looking at 2 Samuel, chapters 13-24. David's daughter Tamar is assaulted by her own brother. David decides that punishment will not be necessary. David finds his kingdom usurped by his own son and is once again on the run. Fina...
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Episode 25
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45:51
2 Samuel 1: David's Dirty Dancing
Welcome back to our Atheist Bible Study! This episode, we talk about the 1st 12 books of 2nd Samuel. This book is all about David. We'll learn how David's dedication to justice leads him to kill anyone who would harm his enemies (and also anyon...
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Episode 24
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54:32
1 Samuel 3: Ghoul Talk
In this episode we cover 1 Samuel, chapters 21-31. David blackmails a local shepherd, murders families, and lies, but draws the line at cutting Saul's robe. Saul seeks guidance from Samuel beyond the grave, but finds the priest is in no mood fo...
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Episode 23
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44:32
1 Samuel 2: "The Underdog"
In this episode, we cover 1 Samuel, chapters 11-20. Yahweh seeks a replacement for "soft on pagans" Saul, the archetypal underdog story turns out to be not such an underdog story after all, and we learn of a love story that churches seem to hav...
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Episode 22
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1:00:57
1 Samuel 1: Go Home Hannah, You're Drunk
This episode we cover 1 Samuel chapters 1-10. We meet Hannah, another favored, but barren wife, Eli, the priest who's sons will be the death of him, Samuel, who will find your donkeys for you, but not tell you where they are, and Saul who's rea...
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Episode 21
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44:34
Ruth: The Valentine's Day Episode
This episode we're talking about the book of Ruth. We'll take a bit of a hiatus from the Deuteronomic History for a Valentine's Day love story about Ruth and Naomi.
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Episode 20
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33:21
Judges: Delilah Did Nothing Wrong
In this episode we cover the rest of Judges. We meet Gideon, who tests the living hell out of god and builds an idol, but somehow gets away with it. We also meet Samson, a brawny, long haired muscle bro who doesn't know how riddles work and mur...
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Episode 19
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1:19:11
Joshua Part 2: We Skipped to Judges
The rest of Joshua was so boring we moved on to Judges. In this episode we give a quick summary of the rest of Joshua, and we start on the Book of Judges. Joshua passes out deeds to land he doesn't own yet, Joshua dies, Judah does a bunch of th...
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Episode 18
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35:44
Joshua Part 1: There's a New Prophet in Town
This episode we cover Joshua 1-12. With Moses dead, Joshua is out of his shadow and into the spotlight. Joshua performs some mini-miracles to show that he's just as special as Moses, and the Israelites get circumcised again; but mostly th...
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Episode 17
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1:06:21
Deuteronomy 3: Moses Becomes a Pop Icon
In this episode we cover Deuteronomy 27-34. Moses takes a moment to remind the Israelites of the many blessings god will bestow on them for their faith; then he spends the next 5 hours describing in agonizing detail the ways in which god will m...
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Episode 16
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51:11
Deuteronomy 2: The Most Dangerous Game of Tag
In this episode, we cover Deuteronomy chapters 14-26. We'll dig into the Deuteronomic Law Code, including many repeated, but contradictory rules about tithes, passover, and unclean animals; a commandment to impregnate your widowed sister in-law...
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Episode 15
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1:09:02
Deuteronomy 1: The Flashback Episode
This week we cover Deuteronomy chapters 1-12. Moses gets nostalgic and retells the same stories from Exodus and Numbers, Yahweh commands the Israelites to love him (pretty sure that's not how love works), and Ashton can't help but do some more ...
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Episode 15
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55:25
Numbers 3: The One with the Talking Donkey
In this episode, we close out Numbers with chapters 36. We meet the promised talking donkey, Phinehas, who shows gods love by spearing pagans during intercourse, and Balaam, who seems like he just wants to be left alone. Also, if you were wonde...
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Episode 14
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59:35
Numbers 2: Everybody Hates Moses
This week we're talking about Numbers 12-22. We'll see how Moses considers himself the humblest person in the whole world, the Israelites size up the locals and decide the promised land isn't worth it, and Yahweh forgets yet again that people n...
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Episode 13
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55:19
Numbers 1: It's Not Adding Up
This week, we're covering Numbers 1-11, and we're putting the Israelites numbers to the test (they get a zero anyways for not showing their work). As a reward for their loyalty to Yahweh, the Levites get to be Aaron's caddy, but if they look at...
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Episode 12
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46:19
Welcome to Our Atheist Bible Study
It's our 11th episode, so we thought we'd take a quick break to introduce ourselves. We talk a little about ourselves, growing up as Christians, and how we became Atheists. We also talk a bit about what we are trying to do with the podcast and ...
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Episode 11
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49:41
Leviticus 2: We Are the Daughters of the Prostitutes You Couldn't Burn
In this episode we cover Leviticus 16-27 where we debate whether or not men from 3,000 years ago were trying to condemn pedophiles or gay men. We're also trying really hard to be good Christians but there's no way to tell if the penalty f...
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48:51
Leviticus 1: Essentials Of Classic Priestly Sacrifice
In this episode, we cover Leviticus Ch 1-15. We get a closer look at how Aaron and the boys prepare all of the finest sacrifices to Yahweh's tastes. Also, if you were wondering whether you're clean enough for the almighty, you're not, and the p...
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Episode 9
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57:46
Exodus 3: Moses Threw It on the Ground
In this episode we cover Exodus Ch 23-40. God gives the Israelites an Ikea manual for his glamp tent, then he tells Aaron and the boys what they should wear when they come back to his place. Also, Aaron throws the Israelites their first rager a...
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Episode 8
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50:59