The Bible For Normal People

[Bible] Episode 300: Caroline Blyth & Emily Colgan - What to Do About Violence in the Bible

46 min·June 2, 2025
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In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared sit down with Caroline Blyth and Emily Colgan to dive into the many forms of violence in the Bible, including violence attributed to God. They discuss how ancient context, gender dynamics, and structural power inform these texts, why confronting them matters, and how faith communities can engage these difficult passages with honesty and care.

Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-300-caroline-blyth-emily-colgan-what-to-do-about-violence-in-the-bible/ 

Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/sD43EBvkAGM


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