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Bad Books of the Bible

by Joel J. Miller, Jamey Bennett, and Ancient Faith Ministries

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  • Wisdom of Sirach Introduction

    December 19, 2025

    Kicking off a year-long journey through the “Wisdom of Sirach”! Jamey opens the doors to Sirach, an ancient book of wisdom that’s been a guide for generations. Why start here? And what can Sirach teach us today? Join us for the start of a…

  • The “Extra” Books of the Bible Revisited, Part 2: Meet the Books

    December 7, 2025

    Guided tour—exploring stories, heroes, and lessons from the “extra” Scriptures. And which “extra” books are we talking about? In this episode, Jamey walks through the major players: their history, unique themes, and surprising relevance…

  • The “Extra” Books of the Bible Revisited, Part 1

    December 6, 2025

    Jamey reintroduces listeners to the often-overlooked “extra” books and explains their unique place in the Orthodox canon. This episode sets the stage for a deeper dive, arguing that these stories are not just relics—they’re vital for…

  • How to Read the Bible, Part 2: From Text to Life

    November 14, 2025

    Dive deeper into Orthodox interpretation and reading practices of Scripture. Building on last week’s foundation, Jamey explores more practical approaches to reading the Bible: literary genres, liturgical readings, and how to let the text…

  • How to Read the Bible, Part 1: An Orthodox Approach

    November 7, 2025

    With the new era underway, Jamey guides listeners through the art and science of reading Scripture as an Orthodox Christian. Discover essential tools, interpretive traditions, and why context is everything in understanding the…

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  • Encountering a Bigger Bible: Hank Hanegraaff Reflects

    October 31, 2025

    From Bible Answer Man to Orthodox Convert, Hank finds himself with a few extra chapters! Hank Hanegraaff, famed host of the “Bible Answer Man” show, shares his journey into Orthodoxy and what it means to embrace a “bigger Bible.” Joel and…

  • Fr. Stephen de Young on the Books Outside the Canon

    October 24, 2025

    Orthodox priest and author Fr. Stephen De Young returns to discuss his latest work, Apocrypha. In this episode, Joel and Jamey venture beyond the canonical boundaries—exploring the books sometimes left out, sometimes included, but always…

  • Farewell, Joel! Looking Back at the "Bad" Books

    October 17, 2025

    Ending one chapter, beginning another—Joel signs off, and Jamey carries the torch. After four years and many legendary conversations, Joel Miller bids farewell to the show. He and Jamey reflect on their journey through biblical oddities…

  • More Bible? Discovering the Apocrypha with Traci Rhoades

    August 11, 2023 · 55 min

    Evangelical author and blogger Traci Rhoades grew up Southern Baptist, with a stint as a Presbyterian, and ended up in a Reformed faith community—all the while growing in her own appreciation of the historic Christian faith. "Bad" Books of…

  • Wisdom! Did We Attend?

    December 23, 2022 · 1 hr 8 min

    Joel and Jamey take a look back at the Wisdom of Solomon, hitting a few highlights and takeaways, and answering listener questions.

  • Pastoring with Wisdom

    December 16, 2022 · 55 min

    An interview with Fr. Alexis Kouri on how Wisdom fits into the Christian life for both new believers and old.

  • Wisdom of Solomon, Chapter 19

    December 12, 2022 · 5 min

    Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.

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About the show

A Podcast About a Collection of Books with a Curious Pedigree and an Even Stranger Legacy