Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast

Episode 70 - Jaws

(Genesis 15:6) Nathan and Gandalf discuss (among other things) The faith of Abram, the writings of Paul, and Spielberg’s best water based movie.

Episode 69 - Remember Who You Are

(Genesis 15:1-5) What do you see when you look up at the stars? Flaming balls of gas burning billions of miles away? The Kings of the past? Nothing at all because of light pollution? Abram saw much more than that, thanks to the promises of God.

Oops! All Gandalfs - How to Listen

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Episode 67 - Down The Rabbit Hole

(Genesis 15:1-6) Do you want to know who “Eliezer” is? He is all around, even now in this very room. I offer you a choice: You take the blue pill—the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember: all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more.

Episode 66 - A Tale of Two Cities

(Genesis 14:7-24) It was the best of times, It was the worst of times. But this isn’t Dickens we’re talking about and the two cites in questions are far from London and France. This week we discuss a character from the Bible that you might never have heard of, and which good reason because he’s barely in it.

Episode 65 - This is THE PROMISED LAND!

(Genesis 14: 1-16) We got it all for you this week: Giants, Callbacks, Nathan’s Hebrew accent, and more than one Lord of the Rings reference. Come hear about Father Abraham’s crack commando unit rescue Lot and plunder even more stuff. Also, hear this story of the Promised Land the way Israel did (or should have).

Episode 64 - This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Two of Us

(Genesis 13) Imagine being so wealthy that you had to separate from your family. That’s where Abram and Lot are right now. But like we say every week: “There is more, not less to this story”

Episode 63 - The Great Bambino

(Genesis 12:10-20) Tell me if you’ve heard this one before. You know, the one about Egyptians, plagues, and Pharaoh letting God’s people go. No not that one, the other one. This week: Abram makes some questionable choices and plants seeds of unforeseen consequences.

Episode 62 - This Land is your Land

(Genesis 12:1-8) Welcome to a very special episode of the show, now featuring 100% less Matt. That's right, it's another two person episode and this week we are talking about land....exciting I know. But tune in anyway because it's like we always say: It's always more, not less.

Episode 61 - One Big Happy Family

Family Tree graph: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/746024993682358327/935237037525725265/unknown.png

Episode 60 - Inconceivable!

(Genesis 11:27 – 12:3) ELECTION! There I said it. But it’s not a scary theological word, It’s an important concept we need to understand to help connect the dots of Abraham’s story. Also, it might used in a way you have never heard before. Strap in, this week: The White House, Chosen people, Matt’s Jokes, and The Princess Bride.

Episode 59 - Recess

What makes a person worthy to be chosen by God? Is it fate?, destiny?, election?, luck? Might be more (or less) to this some might think. This week we talk Jews, qualifications, dissertations, and schoolyard football.

Episode 58 - 2021

(Genesis 1-11) The slingshot is pulled back and ready to fire, the pieces have been laid out on the board, and the prelude to the greatest narrative is complete. But before all that, let’s take a moment to reflect on where we’ve been, and where we are going. Recaps, Covid, Yoda impressions, and new understandings on this week’s episode.

Episode 57 - A New Hope

We’ve come along way since Eden, but once again it’s time for humanity to leave and be changed forever. Join us on this wrap up of the City of Babel and get a look at what is to come. This week: Sons of God, Traitors, and the Death Star.

Episode 56 – A Series of Unfortunate Events

Pain, suffering, and misfortune: what does the heavenly counsel have to do with it? Today, we look at Job and his understanding of heavenly matter. When it comes to tough questions about God, you don’t have to know the answer, but don’t explain them away. This week: The Devil you know, Muppets, Publicists, and Peter Rabbit.

Episode 55 - The Godfather: Part II

We all know who sits on the Throne, but who else is in the castle? We know God works through His divine Counsel, but how much self-governing power do they have and what are the ramifications of their actions? This week: Confessions, Prophecy, The Terminator, and Chocolate bunnies.

Episode 54 – The Godfather

A hit job, made to look like an accident, an order made the very top. Is this a mafia movie? No, it’s from the Bible and from an unexpected source.

Episode 53 - Oh, I Believe There Are Angels Among Us

(Deuteronomy 32) Do you believe in Guardian Angels? Turns out, a bunch of other people do too. And for good reason! We explore the idea of nations, gods and angels. This week: Sons of God, Little “g” gods, and ninja turtles.

Episode 52 – The Usual Suspects

(Deuteronomy 32:1-9) When Babel fell and it’s people were scattered, who lead them and how did they come to live in their lands? Turns out the answer might be: The Usual Suspects. We continue to live through the Exodus through the eyes of Israel by looking backwards. This week: God, gods, the sons of God, and Sith Lords.

Episode 51 - Yertle the Turtle

(Genesis 11:1-9) What do Dr. Suess, and Hitler have in common? That’s right, nothing! But we will talk about both during our exploration of the Tower of Babel. This Week: Dictators, Rebellion, God’s might, and Turtles.

Episode 50 – The Monkey’s Paw

(Genesis 11:1-8) What do towers and boats have in common? Nothing? Well, just ask the people of Babel and they’ll tell you the two have a ton in common, apparently. This week: Airplanes, Wonder Woman, The Monkey’s Paw, and the heart issue behind the evils of technology.

Episode 49 - It's Like Poetry It Rhymes

Episode 48 – We Built This City on Rock and Roll.

Episode 47 – I Understand Some of These Words

(Genesis 10) You didn’t read that wrong, we cover an entire chapter in one episode. Just like many parts of the Bible reading it today in modern times, it might seem confusing. But there is more to this list of names than what meets the eye. On this week’s episode: Inclusivity, The Land Before Time, and Good Burger.

Episode 46 – Conspiracy Theory

The patterns! THE PATTERNS!!! Can’t you see them!? It’s all connected, I’m telling you, IT’S ALL CONNECTED!

Episode 45 – Sherlock Holmes Pt 2

(Genesis 9:18-29) Hold onto your seats, folks its going to get a little crazy this week. We have an ancient mystery on our hands and it all revolves around single question: “What did Ham do?” Part 2 of this most scandalous topic

Episode 44 - Sherlock Holmes Pt 1

(Genesis 9:18-29) Hold onto your seats, folks its going to get a little crazy this week. We have an ancient mystery on our hands and it all revolves around single question: “What did Ham do?”

Episode 43 – The Rainbow Connection

(Genesis 9:8-17) The view expressed belong exclusively to the members The Better Than Fiction Crew and are not necessarily those of Kermit the Frog, Jim Henson, or the Disney corporation.

Episode 42 - Over the Garden Wall

(Genesis 9:1-7) Can we go more than 3 episodes without referencing Lord of the Rings? Probably not. But will also talk about: Meat, The Garden of Eden, and how the flood changes humanity forever.

Episode 41 -Back to the Future

(Genesis 8:20 – 22) You may think you know what good meat smells like, but you’re wrong. Noah pulls off the biggest BBQ the world has ever seen, and shows us a picture of the patience of God. This week, Lambs, Long noses, and DeLoreans. Great Scott!