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“So as an old washed up Baptist who became an advent atheist, I heard a scientific stat that made me rethink a higher being, that being for carbon to be where it’s at randomly in universe would be 10 to the power of more zeros than atoms in universe.
This show stimulates both my rational and...”Read full review »
history painter via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/09/24
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“Academic and entertaining, great having the perspectives of both hosts.”
myNidecker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/24
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“I was surprised to hear Dan McClellan speak with apparent certainty regarding hypothetical written sources for the canonical gospels in the recent ‘Easter and the Undead’ episode. In a matter of seconds, McClellan rattled off a list of hypothetical gospel sources in the manner of a fundamentalist...”Read full review »
kwf2011 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/24
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“Thank you for your hard work!”
FitnessPro6520 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/24
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“In general, this podcast overlooks the radical discontinuity between the historical Jesus and the character of Jesus portrayed on the pages of the gospels - see March 18 episode.
There is very little evidence (or data, if you will) which helps us objectively verify what the historical Jesus...”Read full review »
D W Freeman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/24
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“I’m loving this podcast! It’s as educational as it is entertaining! Thank you!!”
yoshidorm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“I have tried reading the Bible from cover to cover more than once, and always got bogged down in things that seemed confusing or that I just didn’t understand. Dan M does a superb job of explaining the language and the history, and Dan B helps put this in layman’s terms. Thank you both for making...”Read full review »
PeggyTheBoomer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/24
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“I rarely miss an episode of this podcast. I love how frank they are and their intention to not sugar coat or beat around the bush. Dan M is doing amazing work in his field. Dan B does a great job of helping break it into digestible pieces so it’s easier to understand. He oftentimes asks the...”Read full review »
BB 8642 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“There is a fair amount of unsubstantiated speculation and borderline misinformation going on in the episode with Helen Bond. She’s an intelligent and respected scholar, and a good deal of what she said in this episode lines up with the broad consensus in the field of Christian origins - namely...”Read full review »
gawdeb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
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“I love this podcast. I first started listening to Dan McClellan’s TikToks (as reels on Instagram, because I’m a boring millennial) around the time I left organized religion. Among the many reasons for my split was the fact that the doctrinal “truths” that were taught didn’t match the evidence and...”Read full review »
Xypct via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/24
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“Clearly biased and not really data based as much as it is dripping with disdain for Scripture and Christianity.”
mcclellanwasarainbow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
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“If you want to learn more about the Bible and it contexts this is the podcast for you. I have learned more listening to this podcast than all the years I spent going to church. Thank you so much for clarity on insight.”
Mwento via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
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“Not impressed with people who talk about the scriptures and yet make fun of and mock others beliefs.”
Veachrj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/24
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“This week, the Dans had a break with a History podcast in their place. Hope you create a new Bible centric episode soon. We do listen, and appreciate the episodes! Thanks for the great content!”
westb44 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/24
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“Than you so much for the principled, yet accessible approach to difficult issues”
45382ud via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/24
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“As a recovering evangelical Christian/current atheist I’ve wanted SOMEONE to please explain to me what the Bible actually says from original translations, provide historical context, and tell me what we actually KNOW (not believe) about Christianity. These guys are fantastic.”
LauraAnnL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/24
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“It’s so nice to listen to an actual biblical scholar. It’s frustrating when doctrines are created in religions from men who “love the scriptures” but really have no clue. Congregations have been manipulated by men who claim to have a direct link to God yet clearly don’t understand the...”Read full review »
Cole181 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/24
“Seriously she brought so much to the show!”
stevenbenjamin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/24
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“This podcast is so full of great insight. Dan M brings clarity to what the text of the Bible is (or is mostly thought to be) according to biblical scholars and points out where dogma drives interpretation. Dan B brings skepticism and curiosity to the discussion, with a not-so-small amount of...”Read full review »
jctyrone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
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“As a questioning exvangelical and new Quaker, I truly enjoy the history lessons and analysis provided in the podcast.”
eldoctor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
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“I love hearing Dan Maklelan’s clear and digestible presentation of biblical scholarship. I could listen to it all day every day. His co-host, however, is so trying a listen for me that I likely won’t be back to this podcast and will stick to Maklelan’s solo instagram content.”
studiomattjones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“As a biblical scholar and teacher, I listen to every episode and have used several in courses I teach.”
Prof fed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/24
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“As a recalcitrant / lapsed Catholic, I adore the subject matter of this podcast and how knowledgeable and entertaining the Dans are. I am knocking off one star for Dan Mc’s many many mispronunciations (scythe being the most memorable to date).”
outrrracheous via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/24
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“My favorite new podcast! Thanks”
mike824 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/24
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“Great podcast guys. Just got introduced and three podcast in. The Tommy Boy reference really made me laugh.”
skmorris007 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/23
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“Excellent textual scholarship and fun discussions. Have recommended this podcast to anyone who will listen. Team Dan!”
janelaine13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/23
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“So many people assume they know what the Bible says on any given issue. Wish this was mandatory listening for Christians.”
Floatingincanada via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/07/23
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“Their pairing of humor and biblical scholarship is masterful and delightfully enjoyable.”
TBlack99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/23
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“Amazing podcast. Very important and informative!”
justinberg13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/23
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“Really appreciate this podcast. Always love deep dives into the actual text and history of the scriptures. It's pretty funny too!”Read full review »
takdude7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/23
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“I especially appreciate how Dan reiterates how there are no biblical literalists, only people using some parts and ignoring others for their own purposes, usually to access power.”
mst3kaddict via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/23
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“The hidden subject matter of this podcast is the presenter himself, the psychological state of the lapsed or shocked Evangelical. Dan here seems to be massively overcorrecting in that he has gone in hard on radical deconstruction, not only his faith but society and even the human being (pronouns...”Read full review »
Furball55 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/31/23
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“I have found this to be a reasonably interesting podcast, however I really wonder if Dan M. has bothered to actually listen to what he has said in the cast. He is, for whatever reason, a Christian apologist. Meanwhile, he goes through a truly mind-boggling set of twists and turns to, somehow,...”Read full review »
Catcher50 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/23
“I love these guys. They are so informative and I always learn so much. My only critique to them, if they happen to see this review… sometimes Dan speaks in such an academic way I struggle to follow him. I’m a beginner in the study of the Bible and some clarification or explanation of academic...”Read full review »
jules011478 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/23
“I really enjoy listening to Dan M. approach the Bible (and/or modern American concepts about the Bible) from a purely academic, non-theological perceptive. A lot of people critique him for supposed bias, and acknowledging bias is something all scholars — from medicine to literature — should...”Read full review »
justinethecurious via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/23
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“Dan is my go-to for Bible literacy!”
señorhester via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/23
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“A very important topic, however I heard nothing helpful in addressing the polemics seemingly expressed by Paul.
In contrast, I have been reading the Jewish Annotated New Testament, which is very helpful for understanding this problem!”
Enid71 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/23
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“I’m loving this podcast. I learn a lot and am entertained in every episode! The presentation style and the theme music bring some fun and lightness to topics that might otherwise feel heavy or overly cerebral.”
12319liz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/23
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“This podcast is an excellent, in depth historical analysis of the bible from a scholarly perspective. It’s free from a moralising agenda and simply seeks to be as honest as possible with the facts.
I only have two requests: please change the podcast logo and the opening musical score! I don’t...”Read full review »
Axbk via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/27/23
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“The legitimate review: I’m not a Biblical scholar or any scholar for that matter, however I enjoy these sorts of intellectual conversations about scholarly or academic topics, particularly those relevant to religion and philosophy (which essentially means almost anything). This show offers a...”Read full review »
A Review with Commentary via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/23
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“I started out watching Dan M.’s YouTube shorts. Just recently started listening to the podcast, and I love it! I always learn so much!”
Stacymdw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/23
“i love the podcast. both Dans, the mission, all of it. But, I think some episodes are harder to parse than others, obviously there is going to be some of this. I love the content, i think just sometimes it could be structured or paced or organized in a better way, i’ve been loosing the thread...”Read full review »
DinkMeeker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/23
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“I am not a Christian or a particularly spiritual person, but I have a real interest in the historical Bible and learning more about what the bible really says vs various people’s interpretations or misinterpretations of it (often to suit their own purposes). The Dans have a mountain of expertise...”Read full review »
BARRYFAN12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/23
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“The Dans truly do what they say they are going to do! Their discussions open up the world of biblical criticism for me so that I can better understand the text. I still use the Bible as an important source of wisdom, but I feel more confident knowing that it doesn’t have to hold all the answers....”Read full review »
Just another antelope via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/23
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“i can’t even put into words how much this podcast has helped me in my deconstruction journey, even in the week+ i’ve been listening and diving into the content on here. every episode my mind gets blown by stuff i was never taught, despite it being vitally important to know. everything is finally...”Read full review »
ridinginthewind via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/23
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“Dan is very talented and incredibly well studied. Somehow, perhaps willfully, he never seems to acknowledge his own obvious bias. He interprets everything through a post modern lens. He reduces all human dynamics down to class warfare and power struggles among different identities. This wouldn’t...”Read full review »
Dilly311 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/23
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“I appreciate this discussion between Dan and Dan and the respectful and honest way they discuss their knowledge. They have a pleasant dynamic that brings so much insight to biblical scholarship and history.”
Shelter Steve via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/23
“I followed Dan on TikTok and then a friend mentioned this podcast. It scratches all the right areas in my brain. They give answers to questions I knew I had, but couldn’t articulate before. They bring up questions to things I’ve never thought about before. Would especially recommend for those...”Read full review »
rebeccak28 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/23
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“Love it. Came from tiktok, you guys need to do a q&a episode.”
kittycatlives via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/23
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