The Bible For Normal People

Peter Enns and Jared Byas

Serious Talks about The Sacred Book

  • 59 minutes 33 seconds
    [ATBW] Episode 4 - People Who Have Consensual Affairs Don't End Up With PTSD

    In Episode 4 of All the Buried Women, co-hosts Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke share the story of Christa Brown, a sexual abuse survivor and advocate. Her experience reflects the broader issue of clergy abuse, where victims are often silenced and blamed, while abusers are protected and transferred to new congregations. The episode also highlights Pooler’s research on the harmful psychological impacts of clergy sexual abuse, including PTSD rates higher than those of combat veterans, and the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) ongoing failure to protect victims.

    We reached out to the SBC, Paige Patterson, Darryl Gilyard, Tommy Gilmore, and the Council for National Policy for comment, and did not hear back.


    All the Buried Women is presented by The Bible for Normal People.

    Credits:

    • Hosts: Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke
    • Producer: Savannah Locke
    • Writing and Editing: Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke
    • Sound Editing and Music: Savannah Locke and Todd Locke
    • Introduction and Closing Song: Jaded by Savannah Locke
    • Special Thanks (in order of appearance): Christa Brown (Get Christa’s newest book Baptistland: A Memoir of Abuse, Betrayal, and Transformation!), David Pooler, Robert Downen, Rosalie Beck, Meredith Stone, and Barry Hankins
    • Partner Organization: The Bible for Normal People
    • Additional Thanks: Andy Clark, Systems Administrator within the University Libraries at Baylor University; Erin Smith, Marketing Manager at Baker Publishing Group; Jordan Corona; Dr. Taffey Hall, Director of the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives; Brittany Prescott, Podcast Producer for The Bible for Normal People; Adam McCullough, Archivist of Canadian Baptist Archives at McMaster Divinity College; Gordon Heath, Director of Canadian Baptist Archives at McMaster Divinity College; Rev. Leanne Friesen, Executive Minister of Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ) and CBOQ executive board; and Audrey and Alex from Lawyers for Reporters.

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    3 April 2025, 4:01 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    [Faith] Episode 55: Matthew Paul Turner - The Challenge of Raising Kids with the Bible

    In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared are joined by Matthew Paul Turner, co-author of the new kids’ book “What Is the Bible?” alongside the late Rachel Held Evans. Matthew opens up about how parenting has shaped him, from questioning his own beliefs to embracing a more open, loving approach. He talks about learning from his kids, unlearning old mindsets, and creating a space where curiosity and kindness lead the way.

    Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-55-matthew-paul-turner-the-challenge-of-raising-kids-with-the-bible/ 

    Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/YPo8gCpAxTg

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    31 March 2025, 4:01 am
  • 45 minutes 7 seconds
    [ATBW] Episode 3 - Loopholes

    In Episode 3 of All the Buried Women, co-hosts Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke explore the "loopholes" that allowed women to serve in ministry within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), despite the formal prohibition against female ordination. These loopholes included roles like professors, missionaries, and pastor’s wives, which allowed women to take on leadership and preaching roles in practice, even though they were not officially recognized as ordained ministers.

    We reached out to the SBC, Paige Patterson, Darryl Gilyard, Tommy Gilmore, and the Council for National Policy for comment, and did not hear back.


    All the Buried Women is presented by The Bible for Normal People.

    Credits:

    • Hosts: Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke
    • Producer: Savannah Locke
    • Writing and Editing: Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke
    • Sound Editing and Music: Savannah Locke and Todd Locke
    • Introduction and Closing Song: Jaded by Savannah Locke
    • Special Thanks (in order of appearance): Rosalie Beck, Steve Bezner, and Pamela Durso
    • Partner Organization: The Bible for Normal People
    • Additional Thanks: Andy Clark, Systems Administrator within the University Libraries at Baylor University; Erin Smith, Marketing Manager at Baker Publishing Group; Jordan Corona; Dr. Taffey Hall, Director of the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives; Brittany Prescott, Podcast Producer for The Bible for Normal People; Adam McCullough, Archivist of Canadian Baptist Archives at McMaster Divinity College; Gordon Heath, Director of Canadian Baptist Archives at McMaster Divinity College; Rev. Leanne Friesen, Executive Minister of Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ) and CBOQ executive board; and Audrey and Alex from Lawyers for Reporters.

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    27 March 2025, 4:01 am
  • 54 minutes 47 seconds
    [Bible] Episode 294: Roberto de La Noval - Universalism as a Doctrine

    In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jared and co-host Aaron Higashi talk with Roberto de la Noval about the doctrine of universalism, the belief that all people will ultimately be reconciled with God. Rob addresses common misconceptions and its roots in the early Church, explaining how theology develops from biblical interpretation, and examining the evolution of doctrine and the role of historical context in shaping belief.

    Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-294-roberto-de-la-noval-universalism-as-a-doctrine/ 

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

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    24 March 2025, 4:01 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    [ATBW] Episode 2 - The Invisible Woman

    In Episode 2 of All the Buried Women, co-hosts Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke uncover the turbulent and hidden history of women in the Southern Baptist Convention. The story begins in the 1970s, an era of progress and pushback, and follows the journey of Kathy Hoppe, an ordained woman whose call to ministry intersected with a calculated takeover of the SBC. What happens when conviction collides with politics, and how do women respond when their calling is questioned? This episode reveals the invisible threads tying women’s resilience to a denomination shaped by control and conflict.

    We reached out to the SBC, Paige Patterson, Darryl Gilyard, Tommy Gilmore, and the Council for National Policy for comment, and did not hear back.

    All the Buried Women is brought to you by The Bible for Normal People.

    Credits:

    • Hosts: Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke
    • Producer: Savannah Locke
    • Writing and Editing: Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke
    • Sound Editing and Music: Savannah Locke and Todd Locke
    • Introduction and Closing Song: Jaded by Savannah Locke
    • Special Thanks (in order of appearance): Kathy Hoppe, Barry Hankins, and Robert Downen
    • Partner Organization: The Bible for Normal People
    • Additional Thanks: Andy Clark, Systems Administrator within the University Libraries at Baylor University; Erin Smith, Marketing Manager at Baker Publishing Group; Jordan Corona; Dr. Taffey Hall, Director of the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives; Brittany Prescott, Podcast Producer for The Bible for Normal People; Adam McCullough, Archivist of Canadian Baptist Archives at McMaster Divinity College; Gordon Heath, Director of Canadian Baptist Archives at McMaster Divinity College; Rev. Leanne Friesen, Executive Minister of Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ) and CBOQ executive board; and Audrey and Alex from Lawyers for Reporters.

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    20 March 2025, 4:01 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    [Faith] Episode 54: Erin Hicks Moon - Disentangling Faith

    In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with Erin Hicks Moon about growing up Southern Baptist and how she started rethinking parts of her faith, moving away from certainty and learning to embrace mystery. She shares her experience with deconstruction, the Bible, and how faith can still be meaningful even without having everything figured out.

    Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-54-erin-hicks-moon-disentangling-faith/ 

    Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/Qb3_0qZpLlA

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    17 March 2025, 4:01 am
  • 57 minutes 27 seconds
    [ATBW] Episode 1 - George Orwell Warned Us About 1984

    In the debut episode of All the Buried Women, co-hosts Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke aim to uncover women’s stories hidden in the Southern Baptist Convention’s archives. The story begins in an unexpected place for a podcast about Southern Baptists: 4th-century Rome with Saint Fabiola. Because Fabiola challenged religious and societal norms, her story has become a safe harbor for women with similar experiences… even women in the SBC. Fast forward to 1984, where a pivotal moment in Kansas City, Missouri, changed the trajectory of women’s roles in the Southern Baptist Convention. There’s a reason Orwell warned us about 1984. Listen to Episode 1 to find out more.


    We reached out to the SBC, Paige Patterson, Darryl Gilyard, Tommy Gilmore, and the Council for National Policy for comment, and did not hear back.


    Credits:

    • Hosts: Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke
    • Producer: Savannah Locke
    • Writing and Editing: Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke
    • Sound Editing and Music: Savannah Locke and Todd Locke
    • Introduction and Closing Song: Jaded by Savannah Locke
    • Special Thanks (in order of appearance): Jemar Tisby, Pamela Durso, Barry Hankins, and Meredith Stone
    • Partner Organization: The Bible for Normal People
    • Additional Thanks: Andy Clark, Systems Administrator within the University Libraries at Baylor University; Erin Smith, Marketing Manager at Baker Publishing Group; Jordan Corona; Dr. Taffey Hall, Director of the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives; Brittany Prescott, Podcast Producer for The Bible for Normal People; Adam McCullough, Archivist of Canadian Baptist Archives at McMaster Divinity College; Gordon Heath, Director of Canadian Baptist Archives at McMaster Divinity College; Rev. Leanne Friesen, Executive Minister of Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ) and CBOQ executive board; and Audrey and Alex from Lawyers for Reporters.


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    13 March 2025, 4:01 am
  • 59 minutes 27 seconds
    [Bible] Episode 293: Beth Allison Barr & Savannah Locke - The Women Filed Away by the Southern Baptist Convention

    In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk to Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke, the creators of our brand new mini-series All the Buried Women, about their journey uncovering the hidden history of women in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) through archival research for Beth’s new book Becoming the Pastor’s Wife. Together they offer a picture of hope for change through truth-telling and historical accountability.


    Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-293-beth-allison-barr-savannah-locke-the-women-filed-away-by-the-southern-baptist-convention/ 


    Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/T625FTB-Xno 

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    10 March 2025, 4:10 am
  • 6 minutes 48 seconds
    [ATBW] Introducing All the Buried Women

    Savannah Locke introduces All the Buried Women, a compelling new miniseries that uncovers the hidden stories of women within the archives of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). What started as a small passion project grew into a year-and-a-half journey into the history of America’s largest Protestant denomination. Together, historian Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke are bringing to light the experiences of women silenced by their own denomination and the systemic forces that enabled their marginalization.


    Show Notes —> https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/introducing-all-the-buried-women/


    Credits:

    • Hosts: Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke
    • Producer: Savannah Locke
    • Writing and Editing: Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke
    • Sound Editing and Music: Savannah Locke and Todd Locke
    • Introduction and Closing Song: Jaded by Savannah Locke
    • Partner Organization: The Bible for Normal People
    • Additional Thanks: Andy Clark, Systems Administrator within the University Libraries at Baylor University; Erin Smith, Marketing Manager at Baker Publishing Group; Jordan Corona; Dr. Taffey Hall, Director of the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives; Brittany Prescott, Podcast Producer for The Bible for Normal People; Adam McCullough, Archivist of Canadian Baptist Archives at McMaster Divinity College; Gordon Heath, Director of Canadian Baptist Archives at McMaster Divinity College; Rev. Leanne Friesen, Executive Minister of Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ) and CBOQ executive board; and the whole team at Lawyers for Reporters.


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    6 March 2025, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    [Bible] Episode 292: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Genesis (Part 5)

    In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete concludes a lengthy expedition through the book of Genesis with the story of Joseph—emphasizing its role as a bridge between the patriarchal narratives and Israel’s national history, and breaking down how Joseph’s story reflects themes of sibling rivalry, deception, and redemption while also foreshadowing Israel’s future struggles and triumphs.

    Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-292-pete-enns-pete-ruins-genesis-part-5/ 

    Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/PkQE5fnStqY

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    3 March 2025, 5:10 am
  • 58 minutes 24 seconds
    [Faith] Episode 53: Sarah McCammon - The Politics of Evangelicalism

    In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with NPR Politics reporter Sarah McCammon about the political influence of evangelicals and their support for Donald Trump. They explore how fear, cultural identity, and political strategy shape evangelical politics; the Republican Party’s relationship with religious voters; and the shifting demographics of Trump’s base. 


    Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-53-sarah-mccammon-the-politics-of-evangelicalism/ 


    Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/6EHScJQOdBM 


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    24 February 2025, 5:10 am
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