Episode 100
After 100 episode of exploring the Biblical narrative, the crew finally make the jump to the New Testament. View this special live video episode at www.betterthanfictionbiblepodcast.com
Nov 15, 2022•Season 3Ep. 100
Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast
The Bible is the most read book ever, but for many it is merely fiction. Join our conversation as we connect the dots to reveal that the story of the Bible is not only true, it's better than fiction.
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Episode 99 - How Do You Like Me Now?
(Genesis 19:29-38) We've seen this before and it should come as no surprise; In the ancient world family lines are EVERYTHING. So, if this passage feels familiar to you, think about why. Nothing in this story is by mistake.
Nov 08, 2022•Season 3Ep. 99
Episode 98 - Actually Dude, It's Salt
(Genesis 19:8) Today, things get more heavy and somber than what is typical of the show. It all boils down to one question: "How many Daughters did Lot have?" It might sound like an easy question, but as we have so often learned in reading genesis; there more (not less) to this story.
Nov 01, 2022•Season 3Ep. 98
Episode 97 - We Didn’t Start the Fire
(Genesis 19) Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt; a result of an angry God, or a final rejection of rescue? We'll find out what the ancients thought about this whole thing. And also, Nathan sings a bunch .
Oct 18, 2022•Season 3Ep. 97
Episode 96 - I Believe the World is Burning to the Ground
(Genesis 19) How can Lot be called righteous? After all, he’s shown to do some shady stuff, yet the New Testament names him “Righteous”. Like with everything else we’ve seen there really is more (not less) to the story that meets the eye.
Oct 11, 2022•Season 3Ep. 96
This City is On Fire
(Genesis 19: 1-22) The door is quickly closing on Sodom, and Lot makes one last attempt to save anyone who would be saved.
Oct 04, 2022•Season 3Ep. 95
Episode 94 - Halo
(Genesis 19:1-11) Zombies, Halo, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings....This is a Bible podcasts right? Blending complementary things can be fun. but find out what happens when some cross the boundaries that God has put in place. As we learn in this episode, God boundaries aren't there for no reason.
Sep 27, 2022•Season 3Ep. 94
Episode 93 - Dances With Wolves
(Genesis 19:1-11) The Wizard-less trilogy come to an end, and the story Sodom and Gamora begins in Ernest. We begin with a simple question: Is it wrong to live in Sodom? “Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you”
Sep 20, 2022•Season 3Ep. 93
Episode 92 - The Once-ler
(Genesis 13:8-13) What do the Hunger Games, The Walking Dead, and the Lorax have in common? Beats me, I wasn't there. I guess we'll just have to listen together.
Sep 13, 2022•Season 3Ep. 92
Episode 91 - Jesus is a Friend of Mine
(Genesis 18:22) Tell me, where is Gandalf, for I much desire to speak with him. Matt and Nathan Vanhorn delve into the story to answer a simple question: What is the benefit of a Saint's prayer?
Sep 06, 2022•Season 3Ep. 91
Late is the Hour in Which This Conjurer Chooses to Appear
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Aug 30, 2022•Season 3Ep. 90
Episode 89 - Albanese Gummy Bears
(Genesis 18:16-33) Visit betterthanfictionbiblepodcast.com to see our first live episode!
Aug 23, 2022•Season 3Ep. 89
Episode 88 - Michael Bay
(Genesis 18:16-21) We got a great show for you today! Lunchables, Star Wars, Michael Bay, Divine beings, and intercession. .
Aug 16, 2022•Season 3Ep. 88
Episode 87 - When the Man Comes Around
(Genesis 18) And we’re back. Now witness the firepower of this fully armed and operational podcast. Today we talk about a scandalous topic…or do we?
Aug 09, 2022•Season 3Ep. 87
Episode 86 - I am Gandalf and Gandalf Means Me
(Genesis 18:1-8) What do you do when God and His spiritual posse roll up while you're chilling in your tent? Abraham's response is a good place to start. We love connecting dots, and this episode is full of them. What do oaks, meals, divine visitors, and miraculous babies have in common? It means the author is trying to get you to pay close attention!
Aug 02, 2022•Season 3Ep. 86
Episode 85 - Touched By An Angel
(Genesis 17:22-27) Nathan Vanhorn is not here, you know what that means, anything could happen. Guess what? We are going back to circumcision for the second time in a month, but don’t blame us we didn’t write the Bible. It’s a bit of an embarrassing topic, but like we always say: It’s more not less.
Jul 26, 2022•Season 3Ep. 85
Episode 84 - A Baby Changes Everything
(Genesis 17:15-21) Ok, we are no longer talking about circumcision. Let’s talk about something a little more pleasant; Babies. Or more specifically, a baby. We are only 17 chapters into the Bible, but already we’ve seen several times God used the promise of a baby to change everything. This week: The return of Hook, talk of Theological systems, and Adam Sandler is not funny.
Jul 19, 2022•Season 3Ep. 84
Episode 83 - Knives Out
(Genesis 17:9-14) Get all the giggles out now, we’re all going to be mature adults about this. Today’s episode is about circumcision, and I don’t want the discussion to get cut off. No matter how you slice it, this is a topic of upmost importance to ancient Jewish readers.
Jul 12, 2022•Season 3Ep. 83
Episode 82 - TeneT
(Genesis 17:3-8) What is the best Nolan movie? What date was modern Israel founded? When is Matt's anniversary? Who does Israel belong to? All these questions and more will be answered in today's episode.
Jun 28, 2022•Season 3Ep. 82
Episode 81 - Graves to Gardens
(Genesis 17: 3-8) There are things going on that you can’t see. Not a conspiracy theory, literally things you can’t see. The players in the Bible narrative where not fiction characters, they lived in a real and storied world just like we do today. That world affected how it’s story interacted with theirs, and understanding how can help modern readers gain insight into the actions and motives of Biblical characters. Also, we talk about Spider-Man at one point.
Jun 21, 2022•Season 3Ep. 81
Episode 80 - Jehovah Begins With An I
(Genesis 17: 1-8) The crew is once again united and ready to move into a new chapter of Genesis. We’ve seen the importance of names in The Story before, and this is no exception. A name for God and a new name for Abram, along with a promise that will shape the direction The Story from now on. Also, there’s some talk about the FBI, threats to the listeners, and Jason Webb.
Jun 14, 2022•Season 3Ep. 80
Episode 79 - Oh Gandalf, Where Art Thou?
(Genesis 16: 7-11) We’ve seen many references to angel and spiritual beings in the text, but what makes “The Angel of the Lord” different from the rest? Matt and Nathan Vanhorn discuss this topic in the absence of Gandalf and prove once and for all that they can record an episode all on their own.
Jun 07, 2022•Season 3Ep. 79
Episode 78 - It Had To Be You
(Genesis 16) Things are getting weird this week, but not in the text. An off-hand comment sends the Better than Fiction Crew down a rabbit hole that reveals clarity where once there was confusion. And Nathan Vanhorn sings, pop culture references are made, and Chapter 16 gets stretched out for another episode. So, not that weird after all.
May 31, 2022•Season 3Ep. 78
Episode 77 - Now you see me
(Genesis 16) You think you have family drama? Well, you’ve probably never been taken from your homeland and then been driven into the wilderness. But you probably have been in the spiritual wilderness. Just like Hagar, God sees you and is far more gracious than man.
May 24, 2022•Season 3Ep. 77
Episode 76 - Road to Perdition
(Genesis 16) After many episodes, the crew leaves Genesis 15 behind and begins a new journey in Chapter 16. There is often more going on in the text of the Bible than what is immediately apparent, and other times it’s actually less complicated than you think. It’s tempting to read our own culture and customs into the text, but it’s important to remember that the Bible was written in a different place and time. This week: Superfans, Surrogate mothers, and Tom Hanks.
May 17, 2022•Season 3Ep. 76
Episode 75 - To a 10 Year Old, I’m Huge
(Genesis 15:12-20) Not everything is as it first seems. The Bible uses genealogies, time, and now space to get it’s message across. Looking back on previously understood stories may reveal new truths. This week: Jebusites, iniquity, maps, and The Death Star. Hook is a bad movie
May 10, 2022•Season 3Ep. 75
Episode 74 - That, is the Right Question
(Genesis 12-21) Everything that follows, is a result of what you see here. My responses are limited, you must ask the right questions. "How long is a Generation?" I'm sorry, that is not the right question. "Did God wait to free Israel from slavery?" That, is the right question.
May 02, 2022•Season 3Ep. 74
Episode 73 - The Art Of The Deal
(Genesis 15:12-21) This guy Abram, he’s great, really great, everyone says so. They come up to me and they say “Abram, his faith, it’s really outstanding”. Terrific guy. Wonderful guy. The dreams he’s having and deal’s he’s making, I’ve been saying it forever. I’ll just go ahead and say it: someone really loves this guy.
Apr 26, 2022•Season 3Ep. 73
Episode 72 - And a Partridge in a Pear Tree
(Genesis 15:7-17) From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. We celebrate and discuss life changes this week, both our own and Abrams.
Apr 19, 2022•Season 3Ep. 72
Episode 71 - In the Year 2525
(Genesis 15:6) Gandalf and Nathan continue to explore the question of Abram’s Faith, and it relation to the faith of modern Christians. Naturally there’s some singing, pop-culture references, and the acknowledgement of our slow pace. It’s the podcast you know and love.
Apr 05, 2022•Season 3Ep. 71
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