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Reading The Bible With Dan

Reading The Bible With Dan is a humorous journey where the author recreates his conversion from Christian to Atheist via the Bible itself. Every episode at least one chapter of the bible is read and commented on.
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Episodes

Satan Wanders The Earth and An Easter Egg

Hello friends, This episode is the audio of a show I did at Open Signal here in Portland for viewing on the local public access channels. We read about a chapter and half of The Book of Job. In addition, we talk about catch phrases, taking bad news poorly and there is an easter egg you can find near the end. Enjoy

Dec 28, 201757 min

Lego Jerusalem and Shit Fire Crakers

Hello all, In this episode we read Chapter 4 of Ezekiel, where Yahweh forces Ezekiel to lay on his side, eat starvation rations of crackers cooked of a fire build with dried shit and play army men against a toy Jerusalem. In addition we learn about why I don't like knee jerk libertarian comedians, my opinions on net neutrality and Track Palin goin' off the rails on his old man. Enjoy!

Dec 22, 201746 min

My Murders Are Your Murders

Hello all, In this episode we finish reading Ezekiel Ch 3, where Yahweh gives Ezekiel an impossible task. In addition I rant about Ron Moore (thank you Alabama for not electing that pile of shit), my new girlfriend (thank you Danni Zamudio for being fucking amazing) and the difficulties of being a Televangelist before television. Enjoy! PS - Please come to Helium Comedy Club on 12/20 at 8PM to hear me and a bunch of my funny friends read the story of Samson for Christmas.

Dec 14, 201752 min

John 3:16 Live at the Portland Podcast Festival

Hello all, In this weeks episode, I am proud to present my segment from the first annual Portland Podcast Festival held on 12/2. In it I read John 3:16 the Christian's number one campaign slogan. In addition we learn about god's "love", how bad a salesman Jesus was and what is the best possible afterlife. Enjoy!

Dec 13, 201720 min

Stump Fucking The Headless Corpse Of The Middle Class

Hello all, In this weeks episode we read the first half of Ezekiel Ch 3. In addition we learn about how dope the Portland Podcast Festival was, the death of the American Dream and a magic scroll human centipede. Enjoy!

Dec 06, 201741 min

God Caviar and the Worst Neg Ever

Hello all, In this episode we read Ezekiel chapter 2, where Yahweh gives Ezekiel an offer he really, really can't refuse. In addition we learn about why normalizing Nazis is stupid, open mic crazy people and which character I would be in the Breakfast Club. Enjoy!

Nov 30, 201746 min

The Pelican Creep and Fire Metal Rainbos

Hello friends, In this episode we read the second half of chapter 1 of the book of Ezekiel. In addition we learn about John Grisham being a gross pile of shit, who some of my favorite comedians are and why I always ask if I can kiss someone. Enjoy!

Nov 22, 201750 min

Patriarchy Bullet Proof Vest And UFO Acid Trips

Hello friends, In this episode we start reading the Book of Ezekiel which opens with a scene from a metal video. In addition we learn about the death threat glass ceiling, Fox News making sense and why rock and roll can save your psyche. Enjoy

Nov 08, 201743 min

The Dashboard Couchfessional and Fuckable Tear Ducts

Hello all, In this episode we read chapter 6 of Psalms where David gets more weepy than ever before. In addition we learn about not killing yourself, old money complaints and why Manafort will probably be just fine. Enjoy

Nov 01, 201749 min

Assault Riffle Scams and A Vote Against Yahweh

Hello all, In this episode we read chapter 4 of the Book of Psalms. In addition, we learn about the horrific assault rifle scam, Pat Roberson's horrifying commentary and why Libertarian Christians are the fucking worst. Enjoy!

Oct 17, 201744 min

Monkey Paw Prayers and Wet Tambourines

Hello friends, Recorded live at Kelly's Olympian in Downtown Portland, a group of friends and I read Judges 11 where a man makes the worst deal in human history with Yahweh. In addition, we learn about my odd knowledge of Drake, why tambourines suck and the value of an big head start. Enjoy! Included on the panel are: Adam Pasi, David Mascorro, Kelly Richardson, Alex Rios, Trevor Thorpe, and Cait Weierhauser.

Oct 09, 201751 min

Living Life With Defiance

Hello all, In this weeks episode I talk a lot about myself, the last twelve months of my life and living life in defiance. Also we read chapter 3 of Psalms where David brags about his bodyguard Yahweh. Thank you for listening.

Oct 03, 201750 min

Iron Rods and Terrified Fun

Hello friends, In this episode we read Psalms Ch 2, where shitty King David tells nations how they should behave. In addition we learn about proper nuclear apocalypse etiquette, old testament bad publicity and one of the best ways to die. Enjoy!

Sep 27, 201736 min

Coward Griffin and The King of Jazz

Hello all, In this episode we read the first part of the Book of Daniel Chapter 3, where Nebuchadnezzar makes himself the King of Music. In addition we learn about needless pamphlets, being a coward and why there will eventually be an execution at burning man. Enjoy!

Jun 04, 201738 min

Daniel Ch 2 Part 2 - The Human Economic Centipede

Hello all, In this episode we finish reading chapter 2 of the Book Of Daniel where Daniel managed to lie as effectively as anyone in human history. In addition, we learn about why leaders are weird, the non value of being wise and why incense was the greatest gift you could someone in the time of the Old Testament. Enjoy!

May 14, 201754 min

Feet Washing And King Slapping

Hello All, In this live recorded episode, we learn about the last supper and the trial of Jesus. In addition, we learn a great deal about feet, Bill Cosby and how improve doomed Jesus to death. Enjoy!

May 07, 20171 hr 56 min

Daniel Ch 02 - Don't Make Me Tell You Twice

Hello all, In this episode we read Daniel Ch 02 where the king has a bad dream and then makes everyone else have a terrible day. In addition we learn about when it would be OK to steal material, why have an occupassion is fine and the value of listening. Enjoy!

Mar 12, 201740 min

Daniel Ch 01 - The Chocopolypse

Hello friends, In this much belated episode we read the Book of Daniel Chapter 01. We also talk about King Trump, why being a billionaire in ancient times sucked and the value of lying your ass off. Enjoy!

Mar 05, 201740 min

1 Samuel 27 - If A Massacre Happens With No Witnesses Did It Really Happen

Hello all, In this episode we read chapter 27 of 1 Samuel, where David raids a bunch of Jewish settlements and kills every single person in them to keep his name in the clear. In addition we learn why I don't like Final Fantasy 7, my least favorite sitcom and why I wish I could black out. Enjoy! PS - In this episode the crowd mic didn't work so there are moments where I am responding to comments from the crowd. Hopefully you will be able to infer their question based on my answer....

Jun 26, 201642 min

1 Samuel Ch 26 - Got Your Robe

Hello friends, In this episode we read about David playing a practical joke on Saul while Saul is taking a shit. In addition we learn about me quitting my bullshit job, the horrors of getting a tip at Cold Stone Creamery and why Undercover Boss is fucking bullshit. Enjoy!

Jun 19, 201643 min

1 Samuel 25 Part 1 - Your Shit Is My Shit

Hello all, In this episode we read the first half of the 1 Samuel Ch 25 where David decides a rich dude owes him money for services that man never asked for. In addition, we learn about Ted Cruz domestic abuse, why the Dune series should have ended at three books and how a Libertarian society wouldn't be super dope. Also, we will be doing a show next Sunday (May 22) @ 3pm with waffles and memosa's. See https://www.facebook.com/events/1737544613153393/ for more details.

May 15, 201638 min

1 Samuel Ch 24 - Peek a Poo I Could Have Killed You

Hello all, In this episode we read chapter 24 of 1st Samuel where David doesn't kill Saul while Saul is on the throne. In addition, we learn about Bond's most badass moment, hands that look like squid and surprise clothes alterations. Enjoy

May 08, 201650 min

1 Samuel Ch 22 Part 1 - Hide My Family, Please

Hello all,In this episode we read half of chapter 22 of 1 Samuel were we learn that Saul has a spear with David's name written all over it. In addition we learn about boxing bible study, whistle blowers and why I am probably unemployable now. Plus, exciting news about the show.Enjoy!

Apr 17, 201648 min

Genesis Ch 3 and 4 Live at Helium Comedy Club

Hello all,This is a special episode recorded at Helium Comedy Club with a panel of some of Portland's funniest people. We read about Adam and Eve getting thrown out of the garden and Cain killing the shit out of Abel. In addition we learn that comedians can't be trusted with sign language interpreters with us on stage, how the apple from the garden relates to the movie Limitless and the athletic prowess of the first people ever. Enjoy!

Apr 10, 20161 hr 24 min

1 Samuel Ch 20: Young Love and Skewered Dreams

Hello all,In this weeks episode we read about Jonathon finally figuring out that his father Saul wants to kill David dead as disco. In addition we learn about just how much a bad movie should ruin your day, what to look for in a romantic partnership and my race between tears and a heart attack. Enjoy! Also, the previously recorded episode had such bad sound quality I could not release it. I apologize for that. I'll record another episode later this week to release next Sunday....

Mar 29, 201651 min
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