Pure and Simple Bible - podcast

Reclaim Your Role

10/3/2022

How can Christians shine their light within and through their relationships? Consider the Scriptures in Ephesians 5-6 with guest Jamie Thomson and host Jonathan Edwards, as they discuss the God given roles discussed in Ephesians. We'll consider the roles of husband & wives, parents and children, bondservants and masters. How do these Biblical roles stay relevant in a postmodern, egalitarian, pluralistic culture? Listen and find out!

Pure and Simple Bible · 184 | Reclaim Your Role: 1 of 4 (with Jamie Thomson)

Episodes 2, 3, and 4 coming soon!

Christ the Rock

9/20/2022

There is a ton of symbolism packed into 1 Corinthians 10:1-4. How is Christ like a rock? How were people baptized into Moses. Join guest Jared Wilson and Jonathan discuss their recent trip to Cambodia as well as study this passage together.

Pure and Simple Bible · 182 | Christ The Rock: part 1 of 2 (with Jared Wilson)

Pure and Simple Bible · 183 | Christ The Rock: part 2 of 2 (with Jared Wilson)

A New Command of Love

9/6/2022

Jesus said, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another" (JN 13:34). Why is this new? Doesn't the Bible talk a lot about love? Didn't God command love nearly 1600 years before Jesus even walked the earth? Join guest Adam Dean and Jonathan discuss this Scripture and the exciting lessons gained from studying it.

Pure and Simple Bible · 180 | A New Command Of Love: part 1 of 2 (with Adam Dean)

Pure and Simple Bible · 181 | A New Command Of Love: part 2 of 2 (with Adam Dean)

Lessons from Abel's Grave

8/23/2022

The first murder in human history is a tragedy on many levels. How could one brother turn on another so violently? What lessons can be learned from the grave of Abel? Join guest RC Cope and host Jonathan Edwards as they discuss Genesis 4 and the lessons that Cain and Abel can still teach us today.

Pure and Simple Bible · 178 | Lessons From Abel's Grave: part 1 of 2 (with RC Cope)

Pure and Simple Bible · 179 | Lessons From Abel's Grave: part 2 of 2 (with RC Cope)

Trusting God

7/25/2022

What do we do when we read about some of the tougher parts of God's character? How do we make sense of God's justice, vengeance, and wrath? Join guest Brooks Criswell and Jonathan Edwards discuss a biblical account of trusting God in times of uncertainty.

Pure and Simple Bible · 176 | Trusting God: part 1 of 2 (with Brooks Criswell)

Pure and Simple Bible · 177 Trusting God: part 2 of 2 (with Brooks Criswell)

The HEM of His Garment

5/9/2022

A woman was in great pain. She lived her life, essentially, as an outcast. She was not welcomed at family and religious gatherings. She was out of money. She was growing worse. She was likely made fun of and ridiculed. It’s possible that she felt death was not far off for her. She was completely out of answers, having tried everything possible... Join guest Jacob McKinney and Jonathan Edwards discuss Mark 5:25-34 and the woman who had enough faith to reach out and touch the edge of Jesus' garment.

Pure and Simple Bible · 172 | The Hem Of His Garment: part 1 of 2 (with Jacob McKinney)

Pure and Simple Bible · 173 | The Hem Of His Garment: part 2 of 2 (with Jacob McKinney)

A Royal Priesthood

3/28/2022

What does it mean to be a "royal priesthood"? This phrase is very common in Christian verbiage, but have we paused to consider what it means? Bryce Whittacker is back on the show to help us understand that we are God's priests now: 1) We carry God's presence, (2) We have an inheritance and yet (3) we have a high priest that is greater than the Old Testament system. Check it out now!

Pure and Simple Bible · 170 | A Royal Priesthood: part 1 of 2 (with Bryce Whittaker)

Pure and Simple Bible · 171 | A Royal Priesthood: part 2 of 2 (with Bryce Whittaker)

Deja Vu in Acts 12

1/12/2022

Nathan Battey joins us for a walk through Acts chapter 12. You'll see it with fresh eyes and grow in your understanding and appreciation for just how relevant and important this chapter is. This scene is an incredibly powerful exclamation point that Christ Reigns.

Pure and Simple Bible · 168 | Déjà Vu In Acts 12: Part 1 of 2 (with Nathan Battey)

Pure and Simple Bible · 169 | Déjà Vu In Acts 12: Part 2 of 2 (with Nathan Battey)

Addition resources from conversation with Nathan.

The Christian Researcher (Nathan's website)
Been There, Read That (Nathan's podcast)
Image of the "layers of Acts 12: (see below)

Training for Righteousness

1/10/2022

Bible reading, Bible study, and Practicing Prayer. How can these practices help us train for godliness? Join guest Stuart Crouch and Jonathan Edwards as they talk about what training looks like when we are ready to start training for godliness.

Pure and Simple Bible · 166 | Training For Godliness: 1 of 2 (with Stuart Crouch)

Pure and Simple Bible · 167 | Training For Godliness: 2 of 2 (with Stuart Crouch)

Abide in Me

1/3/2022

Join Jonathan Edwards in a discussion of pruning, grafting and abiding when it comes to being a follower of Jesus.

Pure and Simple Bible · 165 | Abide In Me