Why 'Biblical' Might Not Mean What You Think

Voxology

Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Society & Culture

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 26 May 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Is "biblical" always what it seems? In this thought-provoking episode, the hosts unpack why the word "biblical" might not mean what you think and explore its misuse across faith, politics, and cultural issues. From examining how "biblical" has become a branding tool to discussing its role in sociological stress tests and power dynamics, this conversation challenges us to rethink how we approach scripture and the teachings of Jesus.

The discussion delves into the complexity of interpreting the Bible, emphasizing the need to consider the text itself, the cultural context behind the text, and our own assumptions in front of the text. With deep humility and intellectual curiosity, the hosts highlight how faithful readings of scripture require dialogue, critical thinking, and a willingness to hold tension between differing perspectives.

How does the Bible shape the church's role in society? What does it mean to navigate cultural challenges with cruciformity and justice in mind? Join the conversation as these questions and more are explored with nuance and authenticity.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
02:58 Exploring the Concept of 'Biblical'
05:55 The Sociological and Branding Aspects of 'Biblical'
08:49 The Ambiguity of 'Biblical' in Conversations
11:56 The Power Dynamics of 'Biblical' Language
15:04 The Clear Teaching of the Bible: A Nuanced Approach
17:55 Understanding Context: Behind and In Front of the Text
31:33 The Complexity of Biblical Teachings
36:28 Navigating Interpretations and Understanding
40:04 The Role of Community in Biblical Interpretation
49:07 The Nature of Communication and Misunderstanding
56:18 Unity in Biblical Diversity

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0:00.0	Hey everybody, Mike, Tim, Foxology podcast, and you?
0:13.0	What a winsome combination that is. We're delighted that you're here.
0:18.8	We're still surprised and we're delighted.
0:22.7	And so Tim, hello, Tim.
0:25.0	Hello, Mike.
0:26.2	Tim's got his fisherman beanie on.
0:27.9	He looks like he's just off the boat in Maine from crab fishing over the last couple of days.
0:33.6	So congratulations.
0:35.3	I wish that was true.
0:36.8	Rumor is that you were at a trivia night last night.
0:39.7	Can you give us one answer that you got that you nailed for the table?
0:48.2	I actually nailed a couple.
0:50.2	So it was a fundraiser for girls flag football, which is now like a CIF.
0:56.0	Well, that's the league here, like a state sanctioned sport for a couple years.
1:00.5	They don't have a booster thing like the other sports do.
1:05.4	And so because it was a fundraiser for a girls football, it was it was themed for like legendary women so it was like just
1:12.5	yeah 30 different questions having to do with women in history whether it was scientific or
1:19.5	pop culture or whatever so i got the 19th Amendment.
1:28.3	Boom.
1:28.8	Correct.
1:29.7	Boom.
1:30.2	I got.
	...

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