Too Long; Didn't Read

Too Long; Didn't Read

Too Long; Didn’t Read is an irreverant look at a reverant book… it’s a podcast about the The Bible. This season, we’re uncovering the stories you didn’t learn in preschool. These aren’t cute. There aren’t coloring pages for them. They’re violent; weird; scandalous. And they’re part of the Bible for a reason. Wonder why? So do we.

Episodes

June 5, 2019 40 mins
Revelation might be the most misunderstood—and for that reason, also the most ignored—book in the entire Bible. But as weird as it feels, wrestling with Revelation can be deeply impactful. Eric and Mae get together for a special one-off bonus episode to help demystify the end of the Bible... and the world. 
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The story of Christmas didn't start in Bethlehem. The season 2 finale of Too Long; Didn't Read takes you on a mind-bending trip way... way... way back.

Read the story for yourself in John 1.

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December 20, 2018 20 mins

Die Hard is a kid's movie compared to this. 

Read the story for yourself in Matthew 2:13-18

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December 18, 2018 19 mins

They weren't kings. There weren't three of them. And they definitely didn't visit an infant in a manger. Time for the magi to take the spotlight. 

Read their story for yourself in Matthew 2:1-12

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December 13, 2018 21 mins

It's time for Joseph's side of the story. 

Read it for yourself in Matthew 1:1-24

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December 11, 2018 19 mins

Nothing shakes up a quiet night of shepherding like being interrupted by an angel choir. The birth of Jesus is announced in an unlikely fashion to an unlikely audience. 

Read about the story yourself in Luke 2:8-20.

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December 6, 2018 18 mins

Well... not a barn... not exactly. 

Eric and Mae talk through the first of two nativity narratives recorded in the Bible. Read the story for yourself in Luke 2:1-7.

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December 4, 2018 20 mins

The Christmas story starts with an angel... who has some big news for a tween. 

Read the story yourself in Luke 1:5-67.

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November 29, 2018 2 mins

It's a Christmas miracle... Too Long; Didn't Read is back! 

Join hosts Eric and Mae as they dissect and discuss the Christmas story as recorded in the Bible. Your grandma's nativity set? It's all wrong. 

First full episode drops December 4th.

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June 7, 2018 1 min

Mae shares a new Crossroads podcast she's excited about, her love for Arrested Development, and a secret about Too Long; Didn't Read.

Follow Mae's lead and subscribe to Spirit Stories, a new storytelling podcast where everyday people share their close encounters with the spiritual.

An extended teaser—and your first spirit story—is already available. Hit the subscribe button to be the first to hear these incredible stories.

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Dragons? Beasts? Demon Frogs? We're jumping to the last book of the Bible for a little jaunt through Armageddon. Think Revelation is confusing? You're right. But this story also paints an incredibly important picture of God and his longterm plans for the world, for dealing with evil, and for us.

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April 25, 2018 12 mins

A mercenary prophet, talking pack animals, and the dire consequences of fitting God into your plans. This amazing story from the Old Testament paints an unexpected picture of what disobedience to God actually looks like.

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April 18, 2018 13 mins

Still blame Yoko for the Beatles breakup? Wait till you get a load of John Mark. But beneath the abandonment and knock-down-drag-outs, you'll find an inspiring story of persevering through failure.

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April 11, 2018 11 mins

Two dead guys, prostitute costumes, and seducing your father-in-law. Yeah, that's a Bible story. And underneath the rocky exterior, it says something incredible about God.

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April 7, 2018 11 mins

A spy, a fat king, and a disappearing sword. It's all espionage, belly-stabbing, and poop saving the day in this incredible story from the Old Testament.

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There are some pretty weird stories in the Bible. Wonder why they're in there? So do we.

Too Long; Didn't Read is a limited run podcast exploring five of strangest stories found in the pages of the Good Book and what they can teach us about God and ourselves. 

This irreverent look at a reverent book begins April 7th.

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