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The Deconstructionists

Ep. 154 - Pete Enns - ”Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming” pt. 2

The Deconstructionists

John Williamson

Religion, Religion & Spirituality

4.4823 Ratings

🗓️ 15 May 2023

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Guest Info/Bio:This week we wrap up our conversation with friend of the pod, Dr. Pete Enns! Dr. Enns (PhD, Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, St. Davids, PA. He has taught courses at several other institutions including Harvard University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Enns is a biblical scholar, theologian, and author who has written on topics like hermeneutics, the relationship between science and religion, Christianity and evolution, and Old Testament interpretation. He is also a contributor to the Huffington Post and Patheos and a regular blogger at www.peteenns.com as well as being co-host of the Bible/Faith for Normal People podcast.(Selected) Guest Publications: The Bible Tells me so…; Inspiration and Incarnation; The Evolution of Adam; Telling God’s Story; The Sin of Certainty; How the Bible Really Works*; and more… ; Curveball: When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming...*or How I Stumbled and Tripped My Way to Finding a Bigger God.Guest Social Media:www.peteenns.comTwitter: @peteennsFacebook: @PeteEnnsAuthorCheck out Pete’s podcast The Bible For Normal People anywhere you find your podcasts! It’s terrific! We listen to it, and so should you!Them music by Forrest Clay. You can find his music on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, or anywhere good music is found.This episode of the Deconstructionist’s Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson.Stay on top of all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com! Go there to read our blog, snag a t-shirt, follow us on social media, or join our Patreon family!Website by Ryan BattlesAll photos by Jared HevronLogo designed by Joseph ErnstT-Shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:00.0

Welcome to the deconstructionist podcast. I'm your host, John Williamson, and welcome back. This is part two of my interview with Pete ends. So if you didn't

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hear last week's episode, hit pause on this one, go back, listen to the first part so that this part

0:27.9

makes sense. And if you've already heard it, welcome back. Thank you for listening. And this is the

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second part in conclusion of my interview with Pete ends on his new book Curveball. When

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your faith takes turns you never saw coming or how I stumbled and tripped my way to finding a

0:43.3

bigger God. Love having Pete on Pete and his partner over on their podcast. The Bible for

0:49.5

normal people, Jared Baist, are two amazing guys who are doing amazing work and, uh, do with humor,

0:56.0

which I always appreciate. I think these are conversations that should be fun and, uh,

1:01.0

and they keep that in mind at all times and they, they make them fun. So check out their work.

1:06.2

We'll have all the links in the show notes. As far as our stuff goes, lots more to come. Brand new guests next

1:11.8

week. Got some brand new guests that have never been on the podcast before covering different

1:17.7

sort of vantage points that we've not covered before. So very excited to introduce some of them to you.

1:24.1

But www.The deconstructionist.com. If you go there, you can see our blog with some new blog posts.

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All sorts of other goodies on there, a web store, our Patreon, which is completely

1:34.6

redone, has early access to episodes, uncut, unedited, amongst other things.

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You guys know.

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Just go to the website.

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All right.

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Without further ado, let's get to it.

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This is part two of my interview.

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Super fun with Pete Freakin' Ends.

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I think it's calling to me.

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