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Why Does Leviticus Send a Goat to Azazel?
Why does Leviticus send a living goat into the wilderness for Azazel? Here are the four major readings and what the ritual clearly means.
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Ever hit a verse and thought, “Wait — that can’t mean what it sounds like?” Same stream for articles and videos — sometimes one, sometimes both — chasing the question until the text opens up.
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The Book of Jonah Is Satire
Everyone remembers the fish. It is the detail that made the book famous and the detail that makes people roll their eyes, and most arguments about Jonah never get past it. But the fish is the least strange thing in this book. The strangest thing is the book itself. Jonah sits among the prophets and […]
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The Bible Says Other Gods Are Real
The gods are real. That sounds like a strange thing for a Christian to say. But it is closer to the Bible’s own picture than most of us assume. Scripture does not treat the gods of Israel’s neighbours as nothing — it treats them as real created spiritual beings who were never equal to Yahweh […]
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Jonah’s Story is More Than a Fish Tale
Join us on this episode of My Strange Bible as we dive deep into Jonah Chapter 2. Steve and Alex discuss Jonah's introspective prayer while in the belly of the fish, highlighting themes of God's faith
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Satire and Sovereignty: Jonah Chapter 1 Explained
Join us in this exciting episode of My Strange Bible as we delve into Jonah Chapter 1. Our hosts explore the comedic elements and deep theological insights of Jonah's initial defiance of God’s command
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Jonah and the Whale: The Untold Story
Ever wondered if the story of Jonah and the whale is more than just a Sunday school tale? Join us on "My Strange Bible" as we dive into the book of Jonah like never before! From misconceptions to fasc
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The TRUTH About the Biblical Flood
Join us on this episode of "My Strange Bible," as we delve into the perplexing question: why did God destroy the world with a flood? We explore various perspectives on this ancient narrative, from the
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The weird story of the fish and the gold coin
Join us for a deep dive into a brief but fascinating passage from the Gospel of Matthew. In this episode, we explore Jesus' interaction with Peter regarding temple taxes, leading to a miraculous momen
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The Bible: Literal, or Literary?
Most people aren't sure how to read the Bible. Should it be taken literally? Metaphorally? Some other way? Using specific examples, hosts Alex and Steve dymystify Bible interpretation and talk through
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This Bible story isn’t what you think
Whose Side Was Balaam On?
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Why did people live so long in the beginning of the Bible?
In this episode, we dive into the long lifespans recorded in the early chapters of Genesis, where figures are noted to have lived for several hundred years. The hosts, Steve and Alex, discuss the plau
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Why is Satan on God’s Payroll in the Book of Job?
In this episode of 'My Strange Bible,' hosts Alex and Steve delve into the perplexing question of why Satan appears on God's payroll in the Book of Job. They discuss the notion of cognitive dissonance
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Why is Satan standing in God’s courtroom in Job? What is Jonah actually praying inside the fish? Steve and Alex chase the questions most readers whisper and never ask out loud.
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Why does Satan walk into God’s courtroom in Job? Why does Jonah pray from inside the fish and never actually repent? Why does Jesus reach for that story on purpose?
My Strange Bible is Steve Schramm opening those questions in public — with articles, videos, and a podcast alongside Alex Giguere — until the text underneath the puzzle shows up. Every passage has depth most readers never see. We go pull it out.
Start with a question that’s been bugging you. Read a piece in the feed above, or press play on Transistor. The next open door is usually one verse you’ve been walking past.