What did polygamy look like in the Old Testament, and was it a sin? Rules for Hebrew men who wanted to marry a captive woman. Why did God allow some things in the Old Testament that we deem "sins" nowadays? Jenn discusses how God's grace does not give us permission to sin. Check out the episode about captive prisoners here: https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/1f2c5119/deuteronomy-2010-20-from-creation-chance-after-chance-after-chance Here's some more P40 content to subscrib...
Feb 22, 2023•20 min•Ep 642•Transcript available on Metacast Jesus's brothers tease Him and give Him poor advice - Jesus does the opposite instead. The passage is often cited as the "passage where Jesus lied." Did Jesus lie? Why is Jesus so hated? Why is the church so hated? Jenn discusses God's timing and how everything He does is logically on time. Need more P40? Don't blame you! Click and subscribe to everything: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries...
Feb 21, 2023•26 min•Ep 641•Transcript available on Metacast God tells the Israelites what to do if they can't find a murderer. Why God required blood sacrifices for sins. Jenn shines light on the power of a prayers and repentance for the church. More P40 content to subscribe to: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk Store - https://www.p40mini...
Feb 20, 2023•15 min•Ep 640•Transcript available on Metacast 3 ways how the Israelites taking captives was God showing mercy to foreigners. Why the Canaanite region was supposed to be destroyed. Was there mercy in the destruction? How God gives us chance after chance - there's no sin too big for God. Jenn comments God's command of protecting the earth even during war, since the earth can't sin. Subscribe to: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministries Cont...
Feb 17, 2023•20 min•Ep 639•Transcript available on Metacast Jesus calls Himself the Bread of Life, and invites the crowd to "Eat His flesh and drink His blood." What the heck does that mean? Is John 6 Calvinistic in nature? Jesus's disciples leave, never to return. Bur P eter stays with Jesus, saying the famous line, "To whom would we go?" Jenn comments on the last verse, discussing how it's not enough to be chosen - faith must also play a part for salvation. Cool people also check out these websites: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw ...
Feb 16, 2023•20 min•Ep 638•Transcript available on Metacast If God is good, why does He allow bad things to happen? Verses of encouragement to anyone going through a problem. Does your pastor remind you of God's goodness? (Ps - it's wrong if he doesn't) Jenn reminds the listener that God is so powerful that nothing can mess up His plans for you. Hey, don't go away yet! See more of Jenn and P40 Ministries: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Faceb...
Feb 15, 2023•19 min•Ep 637•Transcript available on Metacast The Jewish people look for Jesus so that they can get more food from Him. Jesus calls Himself the "Bread of Life." - What does this mean? The people try to manipulate Jesus into showing them another sign. Are you searching for "heaven-bread" or "world-bread?" Jenn comments on verse 28, as something she has done before (and how others should avoid doing it.) Hey, don't go away yet! See more P40 Ministries: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapt...
Feb 14, 2023•23 min•Ep 636•Transcript available on Metacast A breakdown of verse 14 - "Don't move your neighbor's landmark and respect the ways of old." What does this mean for us? How false witnesses were identified - what their punishment would be. Can Christians be "false witnesses" against each other? (The short answer is yes.) What does the Bible mean when it says, "Leave room for God's wrath [OR vengeance.]" Jen's recent blog post about her gossip problem: https://www.p40ministries.com/post/look-straight-ahead-don-t-get-sidetracked-or-sucked-in Wan...
Feb 13, 2023•18 min•Ep 635•Transcript available on Metacast Cities of refuge were to be put up around Israel so that manslayers could flee the "Avenger of Blood." Who was the Avenger of Blood? Why cities of refuge were so important Murderers were not allowed there. What was the difference between a manslayer and a murderer? Hatred leads to murder. Jenn discusses moving towards forgiveness of a person who hurt you. The Steps to Freedom in Christ workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Steps-Freedom-Christ-Spiritual-Conflicts-ebook/dp/B01MYF1WCE?ref_=ast_author_d...
Feb 10, 2023•20 min•Ep 634•Transcript available on Metacast All blessings come from God. Small blessings often turn into bigger blessings. Faith and prayer are crucial for the abundance of blessings. Jesus feeds the 5,000, walks on water, and claims Himself God. Jenn discusses the point of Jesus's disciples. Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact ...
Feb 09, 2023•21 min•Ep 633•Transcript available on Metacast Part Two of a two part series - Listening for God's Voice - Why God commanded no sorcery or witchcraft for His people - Moses testifies about Jesus, "the Prophet like Moses" - Did Moses think he was like Jesus? - Factual, historical evidence of Jesus's true prophecies - Is prophecy a dead gift? - What about internet prophets? Hey, don't go away yet! See more P40 Ministries: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https:/...
Feb 08, 2023•22 min•Ep 632•Transcript available on Metacast Part one of a two part series - Listening for God's voice. - Jesus calls out the hypocrisy of people who read the Scriptures but refuse to accept Him as the Son of God - The earliest prophecies of Jesus in the Old Testament - Moses, the judge - The testimonies of the people around Jesus. - Fake "messiahs" around the world - The pitfalls of people-pleasing. Grab your copy of Encounters in John's Gospel here: https://www.amazon.com/Encounters-Jesus-Johns-Gospel-Stewart/dp/1736272446/ref=tmm_pap_sw...
Feb 07, 2023•22 min•Ep 631•Transcript available on Metacast - A discussion of the inheritances among the Levites and other tribes. - Did the Levites get the short end of the stick when they didn't receive a portion of the Promised Land? - How YHWH could really be the best inheritance anyone could receive. - Are Christains modern day "Levites?" Jenn answers this question and more. Check out the links below for more P40 content: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p...
Feb 06, 2023•15 min•Ep 630•Transcript available on Metacast - Deuteronomy 18 discusses rules for kings and leaders in a community. - 5 rules for kings and a discussion of each: Don't go to Egypt Have one wife Don't be greedy Don't have a lot of warhorses Read the Law - Jenn discusses the importance of not just listening to Scripture, but also reading it. See more of P40! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40...
Feb 03, 2023•21 min•Ep 629•Transcript available on Metacast - Who is Jesus? Was He just a prophet or a good man? Why do Christians worship Jesus? - Is Jesus the only way to God? - Did Jesus ever claim to be God? Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_ds...
Feb 02, 2023•19 min•Ep 628•Transcript available on Metacast - God commands idolaters to be put to death under the death penalty. - How God put measures in place to protect the innocent. - What do Americans/western culture idolize now? - The difference between an "idol" and a sin-struggle. Need more P40? Click and subscribe to everything: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40minis...
Feb 01, 2023•23 min•Ep 627•Transcript available on Metacast - Jesus goes to Jerusalem and comes across the pool of Bethesda, where he meets and heals a crippled man. - The healed man was headed home when he encountered some Pharisees who were angry that he was "breaking" the Sabbath day. - The healed man encounters Jesus again, and Jesus warns him to refrain from sins. - Jenn comments on why Jesus chose this crippled man to heal, especially when this man was the start of the persecution of Jesus. Check out this older episode about the violation of the Sa...
Jan 31, 2023•24 min•Ep 626•Transcript available on Metacast - What does "doing your best" look like when you have depression? - The perfect sacrifice and why it was required. - Some churches' strange ideology of doing one's best. - A different sort of episode where Jenn discusses only one verse. Hey, don't go away yet! See more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40mini...
Jan 30, 2023•18 min•Ep 625•Transcript available on Metacast - The Israelites were supposed to celebrate a really fun holiday called the Feast of Booths. - All were asked to participate in the joy, even foreigners! God shows no partiality. - Rules for judges and officers put into leadership position. - Ashera and other idols don't mix with Judaism (or Christianity.) Read Therese's blog post about truth: https://www.p40ministries.com/post/the-source-of-truth-a-true-story See more of P40! Check out the links below for more fun stuff: YouTube: https://www.yo...
Jan 27, 2023•17 min•Ep 624•Transcript available on Metacast - Jesus leaves Samaria, an area that emphatically believed in His words, to Galilee, a place that only accepted Jesus because of signs. - A desperate man asks Jesus to heal his dying son. Jesus gives a harsh response?? - Jesus performs His second miracle. - Jenn comments on how it's the gospel that matters, not the signs, wonders, or miracles. Click the links below to see more of Jenn or P40 Ministries: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapter...
Jan 26, 2023•16 min•Ep 623•Transcript available on Metacast - Discussion of the Passover and the rules for the Israelite people. - Should Christians celebrate Passover? - The leven's corrolation to sin. - The Feast of Weeks was a celebration of life. - Jenn encourages the listeners that it is okay to enjoy life and have time off! See more of P40! Check out the links below for more fun stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://...
Jan 25, 2023•16 min•Ep 622•Transcript available on Metacast - Jesus, a Rabbi, has an encounter with a Samaritan woman who is shocked that He is even addressing her. - Jesus expresses kindness to the jaded woman and also convicts her of her sins. - Jenn describes how Christians should imitate Jesus's evangelism style in this passage. - The woman becomes an evangelist to her own hometown. Grab your copy of Encounters in John's Gospel here: https://www.amazon.com/Encounters-Jesus-Johns-Gospel-Stewart/dp/1736272446/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=167...
Jan 24, 2023•30 min•Ep 621•Transcript available on Metacast - Hebrew servants were to be released every 7 years. - How Old Testament servants were to be treated with dignity. - Christians nowadays represent servants. - Jenn chimes in about fellowship and the representation of it in the Old Testament. See more of P40! Check out the links below for more fun stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministrie...
Jan 23, 2023•19 min•Ep 620•Transcript available on Metacast - Deuteronomy 15 is entirely talking to the wealthy. What does God require of those who build wealth? - Does this chapter support Capitalism or Socialism? - What does God mean when He says, "There will always be poor in the land"? - Jenn chats about the differences between socialism, communism, and capitalism. Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mir...
Jan 20, 2023•17 min•Ep 619•Transcript available on Metacast - John describes his role and Jesus's role to a group of concerned disciples. - One way John the Baptist declared Jesus as God. - What happens to those who don't believe in Jesus? Grab your Bible Explained t-shirt and other goodies below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Books - https://www.amazon.com/...
Jan 19, 2023•18 min•Ep 618•Transcript available on Metacast - The 3 different types of tithes commanded in Scripture. - A discussion on how God loves a cheerful giver. - Why tithing quickly and honestly is important. - Jenn talks about how tithing is respecting God. Hey, don't go away yet! See more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Books - https://www...
Jan 18, 2023•19 min•Ep 617•Transcript available on Metacast - The most famous verse in the Bible - For God so loved the world. - Why the idea of God "loving the world" would have been so groundbreaking to Nicodemus. - What it means to be "born again." - Jenn talks about the Light, and why the world hates Jesus so much. Hey, don't go away yet! See more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https:// www.facebook.com/p40ministrie...
Jan 17, 2023•26 min•Ep 616•Transcript available on Metacast Hey guys, it's Jenn here! Sorry, I haven't updated Friday's episode, I caught the flu. I just wanted to post an announcement of when I will be back on the podcast. See you soon!
Jan 15, 2023•52 sec•Transcript available on Metacast - Jesus starts His ministry by doing something really controversial - purging the temple of merchants. - A discussion on greed and Jesus's zeal for the temple (or church.) - Jesus's lack of trust in people. Why didn't Jesus trust people? Is trusting people ever mentioned in the Bible as a good thing? - Jenn discusses two ways that Jesus expressed His character and how Christians should imitate Him. Hey, don't go away yet! See more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw W...
Jan 12, 2023•22 min•Ep 615•Transcript available on Metacast - Some crazy and interesting facts about kosher and non-kosher foods. - Christians have hope for life after death. - God tells His people to get as far away from peganism as possible. - Jenn discusses a personal story about her mom and grandma. An interesting article about pork: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-pork-bad Click the links below to see more P40 stuff: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Website (Subscribe to get 2 free chapters of Out of the Mire)- https://ww...
Jan 11, 2023•24 min•Ep 614•Transcript available on Metacast 
