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“I’ve enjoyed listening to Data Over Dogma for its deep dive into biblical scholarship and for bringing a well-informed, critical lens to scriptural interpretations. Hosts Daniel McClellan, a Bible scholar, and Dan Beecher, an atheist podcaster, provide engaging insights that challenge traditional...”Read full review »
FitnessPro6520 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/24
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“There some interesting stuff but there is just too much nonsense in between.”
spaceace90278 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/24
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“This show is fascinating! Thought you’d like to know my husband and I call your show “Bible Dan.” 😂”
BUsyBeeBot92 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/24
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“I enjoy the scholarly approach more than the one-star review from the guy who thought his religion had not been sufficiently debunked. I always thought about going to seminary and its good to hear some educated thought that is smart, respectful, and well considers the source material that we all...”Read full review »
Nyarl de la Thotep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/24
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“This podcast makes it so easy to understand the book I’ve grown up with. More than any preacher I’ve listened to, and he said Bible, I’ve read, and easier and less overwhelming than searching through article after article online. thanks guys for doing this!! My only gripe is that I wish there...”Read full review »
Hayungski via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/24
“Love listening to their podcast. I learn something new every time I listen. It’s oftentimes the last thing I listen to at night when I can concentrate on what’s being discussed.”
Uttzey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/24
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“The worst thing about listening to podcasts is how much time is wasted at beginning on forced humor, corny jokes, over/talking each other, and countless rabbits being chased—with no end insight. D&D ate the worst at this”
chubby baker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/24
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“For such an intellectual approach to the Bible, it just seemed that it was very closed off. Kept repeating himself when he says ( this only existed because western civilizations made it up) kind of very noticeably biased but definitely not in an educative way.”
Avk-king2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/24
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“Please talk about biblical manhood. Why do Christians love men sooo much and is it really in the Bible. Please address this.”
Toon Link24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/24
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“BTW! Dan Beecher, did you play President James Madison in the documentary The War of 1812?? If so, you looked great!
John Bradshaw”
AgnosticGuy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/24
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“Thank you Dan and Dan!”
nickanderhoey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/24
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“I was drawn to some aspects of thinking differently, and do like some of the context Dan speaks of on other topics. I started listening to the rapture episode. I have to say that I felt it was a COMPLETE waste of my time. There was no reason or logic as to why Rapture thinking is wrong, other...”Read full review »
justapoesoe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/24
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“I don’t always think these guys are spot on, but it’s still a really good podcast. I like that both guys are able to not be offended by each other’s ideology and perspective. And they're able to laugh and joke within the topics discussed, but still be serious about discussing theology as...”Read full review »
Zomfibame via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/24
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“Love the show but would be super interesting to hear them dissect the Book of Mormon in the same way.”
DrCurious via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/24
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“I love this podcast for the simple reason than it tells me what it is. No bias. No agenda and it allows me to make my own mind about things. Both Dans are the perfect hosts. Such a great podcast to listen to.”
Teo49ers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/24
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“The rating of “Clean” that the uploader has given this podcast is not accurate, since episode 40 (“The Joel McHale Episode!”) contains strong uncensored swearing. This is a violation of trust. I am disappointed, since I’ve found other episodes of this series to be informative and entertaining. At...”Read full review »
Um, actually... via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/14/24
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“So glad of this link from Biblical Time Machine. If your wonderfully balanced and very thoughtful podcast accepts ideas for podage, I would be thrilled to offer mine. How accurate and correct is the timeline of JC’s arrest, arraignment, trial and conviction? Seems i) rushed and ii) a potential...”Read full review »
Jammyjimmy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/02/24
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“Dan and Dan are reaching people who would likely have no interest in the Bible. I am fascinated by the Bible from an historical perspective and they offer plenty. I have great love for this show and it's one of the few I subscribe to.”Read full review »
PodListeningGuy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/24
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“It’s my absolute favorite podcast.
I love the dynamic between the two Dans.
I’ve learned a lot from listening.
Knowledge that has been useful in deconstructing errant dogma, healing religious trauma and (believe it or not) deepening my faith. Thank you Dans! Keep doing this thing. Always looking...”Read full review »
Team dirty gentile via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/24
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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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“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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