#103 Modern Christianity vs. Ancient Faith + Dr. Jared Byas

<p>What assumptions do we bring to the Bible that the biblical authors themselves never had?</p><p><br></p><p>How is that different from the way modern Christians often approach faith?</p><p><br></p><p>Have we reduced Christianity to a system of correct beliefs rather than a way of life?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate</p><p><br></p><p>Grab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses:</p><p> https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarified</p><p><br></p><p>Join the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): </p><p>https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletter</p><p><br></p><p>Shop Dwell L&#39;abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15</p><p><br></p><p> https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeak</p><p><br></p><p>Download Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: <a href="http://logos.com/biblicallyspeaking" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http://logos.com/biblicallyspeaking</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sign up for Riverside: <a href="https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig%E2%80%A6" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig…</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast.</p><p><a href="https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojab" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojab</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Stan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place.</p><p><a href="https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeaking" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeaking</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Support this show!! : <a href="https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate</a></p><p> </p><p> Jared Byas is a former pastor and professor of philosophy and biblical studies who is passionate about helping people explore new ways of engaging with the Christian faith. He specializes in making complex biblical and theological ideas accessible, showing how they can lead to deeper meaning, stronger relationships, and a more thoughtful faith.</p><p>He is the co-host of <strong>The Bible for Normal People</strong> and also works as a Family Business Advisor, where he helps apply big ideas to real-life challenges. Jared enjoys bridging the gap between academic scholarship and everyday life, making thoughtful conversations practical and engaging.</p><p><br></p><p>website: <a href="https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Recommended reading from Jared Byas:</p><p><br></p><p>📘 Love Matters More - </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Love-Matters-More-Fighting-Loving/dp/0310358604" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/Love-Matters-More-Fighting-Loving/dp/0310358604</a></p><p><br></p><p>📘 Genesis for Normal People - </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Normal-People-Controversial-Misunderstood/dp/1689016841" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Normal-People-Controversial-Misunderstood/dp/1689016841</a></p><p><br></p><p>📘 Jonah for Normal People - </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jonah-Normal-People-Misunderstood-Prophet/dp/B0B2J24ZBM" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/Jonah</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jonah-Normal-People-Misunderstood-Prophet/dp/B0B2J24ZBM" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">-Normal-People-Misunderstood-Prophet/dp/B0B2J24ZBM</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj%E2%80%A6" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj…</a></p>