Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we look at the story of Ruth and how her faithfulness leads to King David. Scripture Reference Ruth 1-4 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@SimplifyJesus.com ...
Mar 24, 2023•30 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast Check out this episode we did in 2022 talking about the history of the real St. Patrick behind St. Patrick's Day! Check out this latest episode as Bill and Matt discuss some history behind the St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who's life and legend inspired St. Patrick's Day. Be sure to wear your green today! References https://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/history-of-st-patricks-day https://blog.villeroy-boch.com/2019/03/significance-of-the-shamrock/#:~:text=According%20to%20Chr...
Mar 17, 2023•19 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we look at the story of King Saul Scripture Reference 1 Samuel 9-15 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@SimplifyJesus.com for questions or comments. We’d love...
Mar 10, 2023•45 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we look at the story of Samuel Scripture Reference 1 Samuel 1-8 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@SimplifyJesus.com for questions or comments. We’d love to ...
Mar 01, 2023•39 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we look at the story of Samson. Scripture Reference Judges 9-21 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@SimplifyJesus.com for questions or comments. We’d love to ...
Feb 22, 2023•45 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast 2022 Recap - Valentine's Day Special Check out this special Valentine's Day episode as Bill and Matt talk about the history of the namesake of Valentine's Day, the patron saint St Valentine from many, many years ago. References 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (CSB) Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. And there are different activities, but the same God works all of them in each person. A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person ...
Feb 14, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we look at the story of Gideon and the first Judges in the early days in the Promised Land. Scripture Reference Judges 1-8 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info...
Feb 08, 2023•37 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we look at the story of Joshua as the Israelites entered the Promised Land. Scripture Reference Joshua Bible Archeology for Jericho ____________________________________________________________________________ Me...
Jan 31, 2023•33 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we recap the life of Moses, hitting all the high points throughout his journey leading the Israelites. Scripture Reference Exodus-Deuteronomy ____________________________________________________________________________...
Jan 24, 2023•38 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we continue in the story of Moses with the story of Balak and Balaam as the Israelites get closer to entering the Promised Land. Scripture Reference Numbers 21-36 _______________________________________________________...
Jan 17, 2023•40 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we continue in the story of Moses with scouting out the Promised Land. Scripture Reference Numbers 13-20 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@SimplifyJesus.com...
Jan 10, 2023•42 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we continue in the story of Moses with setting up the nation of Israel. Scripture Reference Numbers 1-12 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@SimplifyJesus.com...
Jan 03, 2023•28 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast 2021 Recap - New Year's Resolutions Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast, where Bill and Matt are breaking barriers through communication! Check out this episode as we look back at our 2021 episode discussing New Year's Resolutions. We dive into SMART goal setting and some tips and tricks we've found helpful over the years for setting and completing the goals we set. ____________________________________________________________________________ Scripture and other References Proverbs 21:5 (CSB) T...
Dec 27, 2022•28 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast Check out this Christmas episode from 2021 as Bill and Matt discuss the real Christmas story and what this season is all about - the birth of Jesus. Christmas Episode #4 - The Christmas Story Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast, where Bill and Matt are breaking barriers through communication! Check out this episode as we talk through the real story of Christmas - Jesus' birth. It is truly a story full of miracles and wonderous sights that all point to Jesus being our savior. __________________...
Dec 20, 2022•31 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast Christmas 2021 Recap - The History of St. Nicholas Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! This week we look back at our second Christmas episode from 2021, where Bill and Matt discuss the history of the real St. Nicholas who inspired the man we know as Santa Claus today! Be sure to check it out as we dive into his story and talk about what he means to Christmas and how we can follow his example this Christmas season. ____________________________________________________________________________ Sc...
Dec 13, 2022•27 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast, where Bill and Matt are breaking barriers through communication! Check out this special Christmas episode from 2021 as we discuss the meaning behind some common Christmas decorations and how they help us to keep Christ in Christmas during this Christmas season. ____________________________________________________________________________ Scripture and other References Romans 8:38-39 (CSB) For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers,...
Dec 06, 2022•22 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we look at the law in the book of Leviticus. Scripture Reference Leviticus ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@SimplifyJesus.com for questions or comments. We...
Nov 29, 2022•41 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast As you get ready for Thanksgiving 2022, check out last year's Thanksgiving Day episode where Bill and Matt talk about what we're thankful for. Have a happy Thanksgiving! ____________________________________________________________________________ Scripture and other References Romans 8:28 (CSB) We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. John 3:16 (CSB) For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so tha...
Nov 22, 2022•24 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we continue in the story of Moses with the building of the tabernacle. Scripture Reference Exodus 35-40 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@SimplifyJesus.com ...
Nov 15, 2022•41 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we continue in the story of Moses with the golden calf incident. Scripture Reference Exodus 32-34 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@SimplifyJesus.com for qu...
Nov 08, 2022•43 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we continue in the story of Moses with God giving Moses the 10 Commandments and the law. Scripture Reference Exodus 19-20 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@...
Nov 01, 2022•35 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we continue in the story of Moses with the first days in the wilderness after escaping Egypt. Scripture Reference Exodus 15-18 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at ...
Oct 25, 2022•35 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we continue in the story of Moses with the final plague against Egypt and the Exodus of the Israelites, including parting the Red Sea. Scripture Reference Exodus 12-14 __________________________________________________...
Oct 18, 2022•39 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we continue in the story of Moses with the first nine plagues against Egypt. Scripture Reference Exodus 7-11 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@SimplifyJesus...
Oct 11, 2022•41 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we pick up the story of Moses with his call to ministry. Scripture Reference Exodus 3-7 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@SimplifyJesus.com for questions or...
Oct 04, 2022•33 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we pick up the story of Moses with his birth, adoption by Pharaoh, and escape to Midian. Scripture Reference Exodus 1-2 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at i...
Sep 27, 2022•28 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we continue in God's story through history as we see the redemption of Job. Scripture Reference Job 42 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@SimplifyJesus.com f...
Sep 20, 2022•30 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we continue in God's story through history as we see the second testing of Job and his conversation with God after the testing. Scripture Reference Job 38-41 ____________________________________________________________...
Sep 13, 2022•19 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we continue in God's story through history as we see the second testing of Job and how "helpful" his friends were in his time of need. Scripture Reference Job 2-37 ______________________________________________________...
Sep 07, 2022•22 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Simplify Jesus Podcast! Join us as Bill and Matt take a look at the major events in the Bible from a chronological point of view. We will be talking about what happened, when it happened, what else was going on in the world, and how it all points to Jesus. This week we continue in God's story through history as we see the first testing of Job. Scripture Reference Job 1:13-37 ____________________________________________________________________________ Message us at info@SimplifyJes...
Aug 30, 2022•22 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast 
