I Don’t Get The Bible
I Don’t Get The Bible is a candid podcast where Delaney McCraney reads and questions scripture for the first time with her self-taught theologian father, Shawn McCraney.
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What is the New Testament? Origins, Purpose, and Interpretation
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Delaney and Shawn explore the New Testament's origins, its historical significance, and emphasize God's laws written on hearts, not…
April 18, 2023Exploring the Book of Matthew: Faith, Manuscripts, and Apostolic Insights
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Delaney and Shawn explore if Apostle Matthew wrote the Book of Matthew, discussing evidence, faith, and Matthew's role as…
April 21, 2023Del and Dad Discuss Doctrine: Exploring Matthew and the Old Testament
In this episode of "Dell and Dad Talk Doctrine," Dell and Shawn discuss Matthew's gospel showing Jesus as the Messiah, differences between the Tanakh and…
April 25, 2023Exploring the New Testament: Jews, Gentiles, and the Gospel’s Journey
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Delaney asks her dad about the New Testament's purpose. Shawn explains Peter and Paul's roles in spreading the Gospel…
April 28, 2023Faith, Genealogy, and Angels in Matthew
In this episode of Dell and Dad talk Doctrine, Delaney and Shawn discuss genealogy in Matthew, focusing on Abraham and David, faith's importance, and angels…
May 2, 2023Biblical Doctrine and Interpretations
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Delaney and Shawn explore angels, Jesus' names, Bethlehem prophecy, genealogy contradictions, wise men, Herod, and dreams. Join at cult.love.
May 5, 2023Gospels and Gnosticism: Exploring Biblical Narratives and Early Christian Controversies
Delaney and Shawn discuss the four gospels' significance, differences between synoptic and John's gospel, Gnostic beliefs, Cyranthus's teachings, and Jesus's nature.
May 9, 2023Doll and Dad Talk Doctrine: Understanding Faith, Belief, and Renewing the Mind
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney discuss reading the Bible with a spirit-led mindset, emphasizing faith's role in renewing the mind and…
May 12, 2023Matthew Chapter 4: Temptation, Baptism, and Calling of Disciples
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Delaney and Shawn discuss Jesus' temptation, the disciples' calling, and Jesus' pre-ministry awareness in Matthew chapter four.
May 16, 2023Exploring the Beatitudes and the Transition from Old to New Kingdoms
In this podcast, Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss the Beatitudes, fulfilling the law, and living New Jerusalem principles, offering insights into deeper spiritual meanings.
May 19, 2023Matthew Chapter 3: John the Baptist, Kingdom of Heaven, and Jesus’ Baptism
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 3, focusing on John the Baptist, the Kingdom of Heaven, and Jesus' baptism.
May 23, 2023Exploring Matthew 5-6: Perfection, Completeness, and Faith with Dad and Daughter
In this podcast, Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 5's concept of perfection, emphasizing faith and love over self-striving, and the personal nature of faith.
May 26, 2023Matthew Chapter Seven: Sermon on the Mount, Cultural Context, and Theological Clarifications
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 7, the Sermon on the Mount, and Jesus' teachings like the Golden Rule…
May 30, 2023Exploring Faith, Miracles, and the Nature of Jesus
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Jesus' miracles, his titles, faith's power, darkness, the Holy Spirit, and post-return events.
June 2, 2023Matthew Chapter Nine: Authority, Miracles, and Teachings
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 9, exploring Jesus' authority, miracles, fasting, and the need for laborers in the…
June 6, 2023Matthew Chapter 10: Authority, Numerology, and Contextual Understanding
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney discuss Matthew 10, Jesus' authority over spirits, the number 12, and applying these teachings to modern…
June 9, 2023Episode 16: Exploring Chapter 10, The Return of the Son of Man, and Understanding Soul, Spirit, and Body
Shawn and Delaney discuss Jesus' return, the soul vs. spirit, and Jesus' uniqueness in defeating death, highlighting his role in believers' rebirth and transformation.
June 13, 2023Chapter 11: John the Baptist, Jesus’ Miracles, and the Great and Dreadful Day
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney discuss John the Baptist's doubts, Jesus' miracles, spiritual salvation, and the complexity of biblical interpretation.
June 16, 2023Understanding Matthew Chapter 12: Parables, Pharisees, and the Spirit
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney explore good vs. bad trees, the Queen of the South, Jesus' teachings, Hebrew scripture, and the…
June 20, 2023Matthew 13 Parables: Seeds, Soil, and Spiritual Growth
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 13's Parable of the Sower, exploring faith, love, and sacrifice in the journey…
June 23, 2023Bible Podcast: Questions on Matthew, Misquotations, and Parables
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June 23, 2023Chapter 13: Parables, Faith, and the Kingdom of Heaven
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney discuss the Parables of seeds, belief, faith, evil, angels, and the Mustard Seed's symbolism, exploring deeper…
June 30, 2023Exploring the Parables: Mustard Seed, Yeast, Hidden Treasure, and Pearls
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney explore parables like the Mustard Seed, discussing their symbolism and the spiritual Kingdom of Heaven.
July 4, 2023Herod’s Guilt, Resurrection Beliefs, and Faith Lessons
In this podcast, Shawn and Delaney discuss John the Baptist's death, resurrection, Jesus' miracles, faith, doubt, and end with a humorous note on banana shakes.
July 7, 2023Pharisees, Faith, and Humility: Lessons from Jesus and Isaiah
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney discuss Jesus, the Pharisees, agape love, humility, and suffering, highlighting faith's complexity and pride's challenges.
July 11, 2023Matthew Chapter 16: The Sign of Jonah, Son of Man vs. Son of God, Peter the Rock Debate, and Jesus’ Return
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 16, exploring the sign of Jonah, Peter as the "rock," judgment by deeds,…
July 14, 2023Matthew 17: Transfiguration, Prophets, and Temple Tax Mysteries
In Matthew 17, Shawn and Delaney discuss Jesus' transfiguration, Elijah's significance, the disciples' faith, and Peter finding a shekel in a fish for the temple…
July 18, 2023Childlike Humility and Forgiveness in Matthew 18
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney discuss Matthew 18, focusing on humility, becoming like a child, and the importance of forgiveness in…
July 21, 2023Masculinity, Femininity, Divorce, Marriage, Jesus, Pharisees, Commandments, Rich Man, Kingdom of God, Disciples, Apostles, Spiritual Teachings
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss divorce, marriage, wealth, and Jesus' teachings on prioritizing God and entering the Kingdom of…
August 8, 2023Matthew Chapter 20: Parable of the Workers, Justice and Grace, Jesus Predicts His Death, Zebedee’s Sons, True Greatness, Two Blind Men Healed
In Matthew 20, Shawn and Delaney discuss the parable of the vineyard workers, exploring God's justice, grace over works, and the importance of humility and…
August 11, 2023Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem: Symbolism, Parables, and Pharisees
In this podcast, Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 21's parables, Jesus on a donkey, Lazarus, and the spiritual journey, emphasizing surrender to God.
August 15, 2023Matthew Chapter 22: The Wedding Banquet Parable, Taxes to Caesar, Resurrection Debate, Greatest Commandment, and Messiah’s Lineage
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 22's Wedding Banquet Parable, its symbolism, and Jesus' true identity, offering modern insights.
August 18, 2023Unpacking Matthew Chapter 23
In this podcast, Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 23, focusing on Jesus' warnings to Pharisees, the importance of faith over rituals, and balanced beliefs…
August 22, 2023Seven Woes on the Pharisees: Matthew 23 Analysis
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 23's seven woes, Pharisees' hypocrisy, and Jesus' words, setting up the next chapter's…
August 25, 2023Matthew 24: Understanding the Bible’s Key Chapter and Historical Context
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney discuss Matthew 24, Jesus predicting the temple's destruction, false messiahs, and historical context of wars.
August 29, 2023Matthew Chapter 24 Explained: Signs of the End Times, Rapture, and Abomination of Desolation
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 24, exploring end times signs, false prophets, and the abomination of desolation.
September 1, 2023Matthew 24 Analysis: Abomination, Desolation, and Historical Context
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 24, the Abomination of Desolation, and challenge beliefs about Jesus' return and the…
September 5, 2023Matthew 25 Analysis: Generation, Signs, and Fulfillment
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 25, focusing on end times, symbolism, and the enduring significance of Jesus' words.
September 8, 2023Matthew 24: Understanding the Trinity, Rapture, and Jesus’ Knowledge
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 24, the Rapture, Jesus' second coming, the Trinity, and the importance of choosing…
September 13, 2023Satan, Faith, and Theological Questions: A Deep Dive
In this episode, Shawn and Delaney discuss Satan's power ending at the cross, spiritual salvation, free will, and answer deep, thought-provoking listener questions.
September 19, 2023Exploring Paradoxes, Faith, and the Role of Scripture in Understanding God
In this podcast, Shawn and Delaney discuss the Bible as a tool for spiritual growth, emphasizing love, acceptance, and the Holy Spirit's guidance over mere…
September 22, 2023Matthew 25 Discussion: Sheep and Goats, Historical Context, and Theological Reflections
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 25's sheep and goats parable, exploring predestination, afterlife, and God's evolving plan.
October 14, 2023Exploring Matthew 26: The Plot Against Jesus, Judas’ Betrayal, and the Significance of Passover
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney discuss Matthew 26, covering the plot against Jesus, Passover, Judas' betrayal, the Last Supper, and its…
October 17, 2023Exploring Biblical Questions: Prayer, Baptism, Trinity, and Depression
Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss listener questions on Matthew, prayer, baptism, and depression in Christianity, emphasizing personal faith and mental health.
October 20, 2023Matthew 27: Judas, Prophecies, and Faith vs. Evidence
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Judas's betrayal, Jesus's trial, and translating Hebrew texts, highlighting historical context and translation challenges.
October 24, 2023Matthew 27 Part Two: Pilate, Barabbas, and the Mocking of Jesus
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 27, focusing on Jesus, Pilate, Barabbas, and themes of anti-Semitism and Jewish identity.
October 27, 2023Symbolism and Sacrifice: The Crucifixion of Jesus in Matthew 27
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney discuss Matthew 27, exploring the crucifixion, Simon carrying the cross, and Jesus' final words and…
November 2, 2023The Tearing of the Temple Veil: Symbolism and Significance
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney McCraney explore the temple curtain tearing, the earthquake, and reactions to Jesus' death. Discover deeper meanings.
November 7, 2023Exploring Matthew 28: Earthquakes, Angels, and the Resurrection
In "I Don't Get The Bible," Shawn and Delaney discuss Matthew 28's resurrection, the angel, women's witness, and guards' false story, exploring its historical context.
November 11, 2023