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Bible Book Club

Susan Merrill & Heather Rubiowww.susanme.com

The Bible. It’s been the #1 book sold since the day it was written, but have you read it? And if you read it, did you understand it? In the Bible Book Club podcast, we read every word of the Bible for you. In fact, Heather Rubio and Susan Merrill will do it all for you—read, discuss, and explore the only book ever written that can change your life forever. All you have to do is listen. Just join the club! Start in the beginning with Season 1: Genesis or choose a book. Available Seasons include Season 1 Genesis, Season 2 Exodus, Season 3 Leviticus, Season 4 Numbers, Season 5 Deuteronomy, Season 6 Joshua, Season 7 Judges, Season 8 Ruth, Season 9 1 Samuel, Season 10 2 Samuel Season 11 1 Kings 

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Episodes

Genesis 19: Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed

The rest of Genesis 19 sees the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah take place. Susan and Heather discuss Lot's reactions to the impending judgment and how righteousness can protect us. We are happy you are part of the club. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blog David's Wars of Conquest Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!...

Aug 02, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Genesis 18-19: The Stranger Angel Conversations Part 2

We continue this week with the stranger angel conversations in the rest of Genesis 18 and the start of Genesis 19. The angels alert Abraham of the upcoming destruction of Sodom--the land in which Lot lives. Tag along as Susan and Heather discuss how questioning God when your heart is in the right place is welcomed by the Lord. We are happy you are part of the club. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blog Show notes are also available to view on Susan...

Jul 26, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Genesis 18: The Stranger Angel Conversations Part 1

Genesis 18 brings some visitors to Abraham with some long-awaited news! Abraham and Sarah react to the news and visitors differently. (Which reaction do you think you relate to more?) Tag along as Susan and Heather shows that there is nothing random when it comes to God. We are happy you are part of the club. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes blog Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. We love feedback, but can't reply without...

Jul 19, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Genesis 17: Circumcision and the Other Son, Ishmael

In Genesis 17, we move ahead 13 years to where Abraham is 99 years old and baby Ishmael is now a teenager at 13. God speaks to Abraham and tells him that the child that will fulfill the blessing is coming. Also in this chapter, Abram and Sarai get a name change, and all the men in Abraham's family get a physical reminder of this covenant. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. We love fee...

Jul 12, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Genesis 15-16: The Bad Idea Conception and Covenant #2

Abraham's journey is a rollercoaster of trust and doubt. In chapters 15 and 16, Abraham is blessed with a covenant from God but he still experiences doubt and tries to have a child his own way. Get on the ride as Susan and Heather take you on Abraham's rollercoaster. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Blessing of Ishmael Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address...

Jul 05, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Genesis 14: The Mysterious Melchizedek + Abraham's Victory

What story would be complete without a battle? Chapter 14 brings us Abram's first battle and quite the rescue mission. This chapter has many confusing names as we see 9 kings battling each other for territory over an important trade route. Don't let the names get to you-- Heather will read them and Susan will break it all down for us. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Abraham in Canaan Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcas...

Jun 28, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Genesis 13: Abraham and Lot

Ever took a trip that had lost-lasting effects? Abraham could relate. Abraham's detour to Egypt had quite a few consequences. Heather and Susan review them and the rest of Chapter 13 in this episode! M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Path to Good or Evil Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Contact Bible Book Clu...

Jun 21, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Genesis 12: Abraham's Call, Test, and Wife Lie #1

Genesis 12 starts the second half of Genesis. The first 11 chapters covered primeval history and were about God and the World. Chapters 12-50 cover the patriarchal history, which is about God and Abraham's family. Who doesn't love a good family story? Let's see what God has planned for Abraham. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Migration of Abraham The Bible Project: The Book of Genesis Part 2 The Bible Project: Overview: Genesis 12-50 Show ...

Jun 14, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Genesis 11: The Tower of Babel

Genesis 11 describes the Tower of Babel of the Babylonians. Listen as we uncover the purpose for the Tower and what remains of it today. Don't miss out as Susan points out how this attempt of the Babylonians to elevate their name provided a great contrast to Jesus, "the temple" in the New Testament. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Some Very Compelling Evidence the Tower of Babel was Real Archeologist Doug Petrovich: Site of Tower in Eridu Ove...

Jun 07, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Genesis 9-10: The Table of Nations

We are back on dry land and now we get a glimpse into Noah's family--especially his three sons: Ham, Shem, and Japheth. Listen in on Heather's reading of Chapter 9 and 10--the chapters where 3 sons become 70 nations. Psst! This week we also get the pleasure of Buck the editor's thoughts on the fertile crescent. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog The Table of Nations Modern and Middle East Map World History Encyclopedia Show notes are also availa...

May 31, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Genesis 8-9: Noah and the Colorful Covenant

Trips make an impact on us, for better or worse and the year on the ark is no different. In these chapters, we see the aftermath of the Ark. After such a big year for Noah's family, God provides direction to Noah through a sweet covenant. Settle in for Chapter 8 and part of 9. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Modern and Middle East Map Resources for those with unwanted pregnancies Show notes (including detailed notes on the Noahic Covenant) ar...

May 24, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Genesis 7-8: The Epic Flood

Even if you don't know the Bible, most people know the story of Noah and the flood. If you grew up in church, you probably remember the cute children's story that focused on the animals making their way into the Ark. In today's episode, Susan and Heather walk through the details of the rather epic tragedy of the ark--with no kid glasses on. Settle in for Chapter 7 and part of 8. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Noah's Chiasmus Show notes (like...

May 17, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Genesis 6: Nephilim, Noah, and the Judgment

From Murder (Genesis 4) to Hope through a new line (Genesis 5) to the mysterious Nephilim (Genesis 6), Genesis provides it all. Susan and Heather provide 3 explanations for who 'Nephilim' could be in this episode. I wonder, where will you land? But that's not all. From there, we get introduced to Noah, a hero with an Ark. Settle in with us as well ride the wave that is Genesis 6. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap! Show Notes Blog Show notes are also available t...

May 10, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Genesis 5: From Adam to Enoch to a Son Who Saves in Generation 10

Moving on from the murder last week, in Genesis 5, God provides hope through the new line of Seth. If you usually skip genealogies you will want to stay tuned. Susan and Heather become quite the historians this week as they get up close and personal with all ten generations from Adam to Noah. Be ready for Bible benders galore because there is a lot more to this genealogy than a list of names! M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below for all the visual learners out there. Show Notes Blog...

May 03, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Genesis 4: Why Cain Killed Abel

We said it before: the Bible has it all--romance, history, comedy, suspense, murder. Well, Genesis 4 starts, and we, unfortunately, see the first murder take place. A brother vs brother comparison leads to a dark path for Cain and long-lasting consequences to his sin. Join Susan and Heather as they dig deeper into the story of Adam and Eve's children. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below as it really helps with this week's episode! Show Notes Blog The Path to Good or Evil Printable ...

Apr 26, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Genesis 3: The Fall That Was Fatal

Genesis 3 (aptly named "The Fall") is where our world starts to crack. It's where we meet a new and horrible character: Satan. Join Susan and Heather as they analyze where it all went wrong and how we can avoid the same mistakes today. M ake sure to take a peek at the show notes below as it really helps with this week's episode! Show Notes Blog The Path to Good or Evil Printable Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. We love feedback, but can't reply without your email add...

Apr 19, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Genesis 2: God Created Us

Welcome back, clubbers! We are three weeks into the journey of Genesis. We are up to Genesis 2 where...(drum roll, please)... God created us! This is where we begin. God was so intimately involved in the creation of man and woman, but what was His purpose? All things we could spends hours discussing, but we will keep it to half an hour. In our book club, we're visual learners. If you are too, make sure to take a peek at the show notes below! Show Notes Blog Show notes are also available to view ...

Apr 12, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Genesis 1: God Created the World

Welcome back! In this episode, we deep dive into Genesis 1, otherwise known as the story of creation. Susan provides us with a fresh, out-of-this-world perspective on an age-old passage. We're visual learners. If you are too, make sure to peek at the show notes below! Show Notes Blog Earthrise Image Apollo 8 Christmas Eve Recording Earthrise Video Stimulation Image and video source: NASA Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast. We love feedback, but can't reply without your ...

Apr 06, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Genesis Overview: In the Beginning

Welcome to the club! Whether you have read the Bible multiple times or have never read a word of it, start your journey with us. Our first stop, for our first episode, is Genesis 1:1-2 with an overview & surprise appearance of Jesus. In just 2 verses, we lay the foundation. We're visual learners. If you are too, make sure to take a peek at the show notes below! Show Notes Blog Old Testament Printable New Testament Printable The TaNakh Books Printable Patriarchal Lineage Printable Show notes ...

Jan 15, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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