Brains, Bibles and Beyond!
Joel Willoughby is the founder of Brains and Bibles. Brains and Bibles is a nonprofit that partners with local churches to support them in the area of worldview apologetics and Bible study. Come listen as Joel and Nate (founder of Think Like Christ Ministries) think academically through the Bible together!
Episodes
Brains, Bibles & Beyond!
Podcast Season 2, Episode 3: From Amish to Amazing Grace
In this powerful episode of Brains, Bibles & Beyond!, we tackle a fascinating biblical question, wrestle with an important church-life issue, and hear incredible testimonies of God's transforming grace.
🧠 Stump the Theologian Did God tell David to number Israel, or did Satan tempt him to do it? We unpack the apparent contradiction between 2 Sam...
Brains, Bibles & Beyond!Season 2, Episode 2B: Cultural Controversies
Are modern American churches too political?
In Cultural Controversies, we discuss a topic that affects nearly every congregation in America: Have churches become too political—or not political enough?
We'll explore the difference between being biblical and being partisan, examine the church's responsibility to address moral and cultural issues, and consider...
Brains, Bibles & Beyond!Season 2, Episode 2A:🧠 Stump the Theologian
This week’s challenge question:Do Demons Still Come Before the Throne of God?
In this episode's Stump the Theologian segment, we tackle a challenging question that has sparked debate among Bible scholars for centuries: Do demons—or Satan himself—still have access to God's throne room?
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🎙️ Brains, Bibles & Beyond!
Season 2, Episode 2C: Understanding the Jewish Calander
Have you ever wondered why Passover, Pentecost, and the other biblical feasts seem to move around on our modern calendar? Or why understanding the Jewish calendar can unlock deeper insights into Scripture?
In this episode of Brains, Bibles, & Beyond, we take a journey through the Jewish calendar and explore how God used sacred times and seaso...
Brains, Bibles & Beyond!
Season 2, Episode 2: Understanding the Jewish Calander
Have you ever wondered why Passover, Pentecost, and the other biblical feasts seem to move around on our modern calendar? Or why understanding the Jewish calendar can unlock deeper insights into Scripture?
In this episode of Brains, Bibles, & Beyond, we take a journey through the Jewish calendar and explore how God used sacred times and seasons to...
🎙️ Brains, Bibles & Beyond! Season 2, Episode 1C: Fire-Breathing Prophets
🔥 Main Segment: Fire-Breathing Prophets We break down the identity, symbolism, and theological significance of the two witnesses—separating speculation from solid biblical interpretation. Expect thoughtful analysis, practical application, and a reminder that even the strangest passages of Scripture point us back to God’s sovereign plan.
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🎙️ Brains, Bibles & Beyond! Season 2B, Episode 1: Cultural Controversies
We’re launching a brand-new segment tackling the tough issues where faith and culture collide. In this episode, we introduce the segment and begin equipping you to think biblically about modern cultural debates—without losing conviction, compassion, or clarity.
Whether you’re wrestling with prophetic imagery, sharpening your theological in...
Brains, Bibles & Beyond! Season 2, Episode 1A: 🧠 Stump the Theologian
This week’s challenge question: “Why is Barack mentioned in Hebrews 11—and not Deborah?” Is this a case of mistaken identity, translation confusion, or something deeper about how we read Scripture? Tune in as we unpack the question, clarify what Hebrews 11 actually says, and explore the role of faith-filled men and women in God’...
🎙️ Brains, Bibles & Beyond!Season 2, Episode 1: Fire-Breathing Prophets & Cultural ControversiesSeason 2 kicks off with a bang—or maybe a blast of fire.In this episode of Brains, Bibles & Beyond! (better than counting sheep!), we dive into one of the most vivid passages in the book of Revelation: the mysterious fire-breathing prophets of Revelation 11. Who are these witnesses? What does their mission reveal about...
Join us as we embark on this new series about what the Bible says about War, Self-Defense, Violence, Killing, and Murder. www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org
Join us for the edition of stump the theologian as Joel answers the question: Do Pastors have the Authority and Ability to Forgive sins? www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org
Episode 61: Is War actually Good Part 3?!?!?!? Join us as we finish our series about Is War Good? Also, for Stump the Theologian.www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org
Join us for the edition of stump the theologian as Joel answers the question: Why did the Gospel of John Leave Out Simon Carrying the Cross? www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org
Join us as we embark on this new series about what the Bible says about War, Self-Defense, Violence, Killing, and Murder. www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org
Episode 60: Is War actually Good Part 2?!?!?!? and Why Does the Gospel of John not Mention Simon Carrying the Cross of JesusJoin us as we get continue our series about Is War Good? Also, for Stump the Theologian, We ask Joel why John does not mention Simon carrying the cross of Jesus in his Gospel.www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org
Join us as we embark on this new series about what the Bible says about War, Self-Defense, Violence, Killing, and Murder. www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org
Join us for the edition of stump the theologian as Joel answers the question: Do you really have to believe that Jesus is God in order to be saved? www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org
Episode 59: Is War actually Good?!?!?!? and Do you actually have to believe that Jesus is God in order to be saved?Join us as we get started on a new series about Is War Good? Also, we explore the question, "do you have to believe that Jesus is God in order to be saved?" in the stump the theologian segment.www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org
Join us for the edition of stump the theologian as Joel answers the question: Is it important to read all the boring parts in the Bible? www.brainsandbibles.orgwww.thinklikechrist.org
Did Jesus actually break God’s law—or did He expose how badly people misunderstood it? 🤔 In this episode of Brains, Bibles, and Beyond!, we dig into the Gospel accounts where Jesus heals, teaches, and clashes with religious leaders on the Sabbath. Was He violating the Fourth Commandment, or redefining what the Sabbath was always meant to be? We’ll look closely at Scripture, historical context, and Jesus’ ow...
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