Is our modern, disenchanted world making us blind to the spiritual realms depicted in scripture? On this episode of Ryan and Brian's Bible Bistro, we discuss how the vivid imagery of Revelation contrasts sharply with today's secular perspectives. We also discuss Ryan Burge's latest survey data suggesting the rise of the religiously unaffiliated may…

Ryan and Brian finish up their series looking at the 7 seals and 7 trumpets of Revelation. In this episode the explore Revelation 10 & 11 and the significance of the little scroll John is instructed to eat and the imagery of the seventh trumpet blast. Links Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Facebo…

Join us as we continue our exploration of the Book of Revelation, focusing on the intense and symbolic imagery of the fifth and sixth trumpets. We'll revisit the transition from the seven seals to the seven trumpets and discuss the profound significance of the three woes announced by an eagle in the midst of the heavens. The episode delves into the…

Ryan and Brian discuss the symbolism of the seven trumpets in Revelation, focusing on the first four. They draw connections to the plagues of Exodus, examining the significance of hail, fire, and blood as signs of divine judgment. They revisit the scene of the angel with the censer, emphasizing the themes of fire and doom. The episode also delves i…

In this episode, we delve into the significant silence featured in Revelation 8, discussing how it's more than just a lack of noise. It serves as a storytelling element that can suggest desolation, a sense of awe, or the finality of God's judgment. We talk about how silence demands our focus in both worship and biblical texts, especially in the dep…

Join us at Ryan and Brian's Bible Bistro as we continue our journey through the Book of Revelation, looking at the shift from the sixth seal to the interlude in chapter seven. We discuss the book's non-linear structure and the theme of God's sovereignty as shown by the four winds and angels holding back destruction until the faithful receive God's …

Dive into the intricacies of Revelation's fifth and sixth seals with us at Bistro East. We delve into the symbolism of souls under the altar, touching on themes of sacrifice and divine protection, and the enduring lamb narrative. Our analysis tackles the complexities of divine justice and retribution, referencing the insights of scholars Bruce Metz…

Welcome back to Ryan and Brian's Bible Bistro, where we tackle the enigmatic Book of Revelation, specifically focusing on the seven seals and the emergence of the four horsemen. Listen in as we unpack the powerful imagery of the lamb, the sole figure deemed worthy to break the seals, an act steeped in redemption and sacrifice. The episode sheds lig…

Join us as we delve into the complexities of Revelation and apocalyptic texts, uncovering the detailed patterns often mistaken for simple future forecasts. We'll examine the seven seals and trumpets, highlighting the need to transition from seeing Revelation as a timeline to appreciating its rich symbolism and themes. With tools like Bruce Metzger'…

Join us at the Bible Bistro as we examine Romans 1:17-18, delving into the complex ideas of God's righteousness and wrath. Hosts Ryan and Brian discuss the delicate balance between divine love and judgment. We also share personal stories, adding a touch of humor to our exploration and even sharing how this podcast came to be. Together, we take a cl…

Welcome back to Ryan and Brian's Bible Bistro! This week, we conclude our exploration of Leviticus. Join us as we discuss the rituals and assemblies that have influenced the worship practices of the Israelites and their connections to contemporary Christian celebrations. Our conversation highlights the role of rituals in providing stability, simila…

Join us as we reflect on the significance of atonement, starting with the Day of Atonement as detailed in Leviticus 16. We explore the chiastic structure of Leviticus, where the beginning and end mirror each other, converging at the Day of Atonement at its heart. This episode underscores the gravity of the high priest's rituals, the entry into the …

Join us on a reflective journey through the lens of Holy Week, where we explore the cornerstone of Christian faith—the resurrection of Christ. With insights from our previous episode's guest, John Castelein, we peel back layers of the gospel narrative to uncover the servant king, Jesus, and His transformative impact. Listen in as we grapple with th…

Welcome back to Ryan and Brian's Bible Bistro, where we dive into the narratives and teachings of the faith. Today, we have the privilege of engaging with John Castelein in a discussion. John shares with us his journey, a tale of disconnection from Christianity followed by experiences that brought him back to his faith. His story unfolds with refle…

Welcome back to the Bible Bistro, where Ryan and I have sailed to the halfway point in our exploration of Leviticus, diving deep into the world of chapters 11 to 15. This section might not top the charts as the most exhilarating, but we're here to show you just how riveting it can be. Join us as we decipher the ancient rules of purity, detailing th…

Join us at the Bible Bistro as we continue our exploration through Leviticus. Listen in as we discuss the ancient rituals of consecration, where the priests were anointed and set apart to serve the community. We ponder the challenges of initiating the sacrificial system, reflecting on the connection between holiness, consecration, and the leaders w…

Join us at the Bible Bistro as we welcome Dr. Andrew Root, known as Andy, from Luther Seminary, to discuss faith and secular challenges. We dive into Andy's insights from his academic work and life in a small church community. Our conversation revolves around Charles Taylor's "A Secular Age" and Andy's books, "The Church in an Age of Secular Mystic…

We delve into Leviticus 2-7, examining the various offerings detailed in the first seven chapters. We look at the different sacrifices, such as grain and fellowship offerings, and what they symbolize in terms of thankfulness, community, and recognizing God's gifts. Alongside some humorous personal tales, we gain a deeper appreciation for these anci…

Explore the significance of Leviticus, a book sometimes seen as outdated, in our new podcast episode. Join us, Ryan and Brian, as we delve into one of the Bible's most challenging texts, demonstrating its ongoing importance and connection to contemporary faith. We directly address the view that Leviticus lacks relevance after Jesus and illustrate w…

Welcome back to Ryan and Brian's Bible Bistro! In this fourth season, Ryan and Brian return to discuss holiday highlights, Christmas ducks, and personal celebrations. Our new website is now live, offering improved access to episodes, show notes, and faith-enriching resources. Join us as we tackle the complex changes affecting the church and individ…

Show Notes: Have you ever stood in awe of the sheer power of unconditional love, especially when it feels like the whole world is steeped in conflict? Our Season 3 finale brings a heartfelt exploration of such love, as we unpack the ancient echoes of God's "chesed"—His steadfast covenant love—found in the Book of Isaiah. In the midst of holiday fam…

In this episode, Ryan and Brian are continuing their Advent series by looking at the concept of joy in the book of Isaiah. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebiblebistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebiblebistro/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.c…

In this episode, Ryan and Brian are continuing their Advent series by looking at the concept of peace in the book of Isaiah. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebiblebistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebiblebistro/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple…

In this bonus episode for the week, Ryan and Brian are kicking off the Advent season by looking at the concept of hope in the book of Isaiah. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebiblebistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebiblebistro/ Apple Podcas…

This week, Ryan and Brian are wrapping up their series on the book of Daniel. As they wrap up the book, they discuss the implications of the story of Daniel for the believer today. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebiblebistro Instagram: https://www.ins…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are continuing their series looking at the book of Daniel. They look at Daniel 11 this week. Chapter 11 is full of kings, battles, and betrayals. Ryan and Brian discuss how this prophetic vision played out in history. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Fac…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are continuing their series looking at the book of Daniel. They look at Daniel 10 this week. They discuss the vision Daniel has, his reaction, the delay in the response to his prayer, and the reality of spiritual warfare. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are continuing their series looking at the book of Daniel. They look at Daniel 9 and the vision Daniel has. They look at the historic context of the vision as well as how this vision played out in history. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Facebook: https…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are continuing their series looking at the book of Daniel. They look at Daniel 8 and the vision Daniel has. They look at the historic context of the vision as well as how this vision played out in history. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Facebook: https…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are continuing their series looking at the book of Daniel, and this episode is all about Daniel 7. Ryan and Brian look at the apocalyptic vision Daniel has, its explanation from the heavenly being, and how this vision could correspond to biblical history. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: http…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are continuing their series looking at the book of Daniel. They look at Daniel 6 and the dramatic end to the narrative section of the book. Daniel once again finds himself in conflict with the leadership of the ruling country. This chapter is connected to chapter 5 and is meant to show two very different response…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are continuing their series looking at the book of Daniel. After King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4, we get King Belshazzar in chapter 5. The narrative describes a party that takes a strange turn and ends in a way King Belshazzar never expected. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patre…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are continuing their series looking at the book of Daniel. They discuss the second dream of King Nebuchadnezzar that Daniel interprets. They discuss the outcome of that dream, Nebuchadnezzar's restoration and how it appears that Nebuchadnezzar became a believer in Yahweh. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bis…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are continuing their series looking at the book of Daniel. They take a look at Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego's conflict with King Nebuchadnezzar - the conflict itself, their statements, the furnace, their deliverance and ultimately what this story has for Christian's today. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible …

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are continuing their series on the book of Daniel. As they discuss Daniel chapter 2, they look at Daniel's interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream and that interpretation's importance for the rest of the book. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Facebook: …

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are continuing their series looking at the book of Daniel. As they look at Daniel chapter 1 they discuss the context of the book of Daniel and the new names Daniel and his three friends are given. Brian and Ryan discuss these name changes, what the old and new names meant, and how these names give a glimpse of wh…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are starting a new series on the book of Daniel. They look at the structure of the book, the potential dating of the book, and its themes. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebiblebistro Instagram: https://www.instagram…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are looking at some parables of Jesus in both Luke and Matthew. They discuss the role stories play, why Jesus used parables, and the importance of stories in the modern life of a Christian. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Facebook: https://www.facebook.…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are looking at Jesus' last words as he was hanging on the cross. A flat reading of these verses in Matthew and Mark might lead one to believe that God the Father had turned away from Jesus as he hung on the cross. However, as Brian points out, what he says is intimately connected to one of the psalms and his last…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are looking at the role of the Christian worldview and its purpose in shaping culture. They discuss the philosophical idea of dualism and how can be a hinderance to living out one's calling. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Facebook: https://www.facebook…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are looking at Titus 3:3-7. These verses are some of Brian's favorites. They discuss the Trinitarian message of these verses and how they succinctly encapsulate the good news. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebiblebi…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are looking at the phrase "Kingdom of Heaven." A frequent listener submitted a question asking about this phrase and its meaning and origins. Ryan and Brian look at the phrase and its connection to the Old Testament and the whole of scripture. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patr…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are looking at the complexity of Jesus. They discuss their favorite stories of Jesus, what draws them to those stories, and the tendency to only see Jesus and his life through a lens that conforms to our beliefs about him. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistr…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are exploring the Lord's Supper. They discuss common ideas about communion and what scripture has to say about receiving it. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bistro Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebiblebistro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebiblebistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebibleb…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are exploring the practice of applying scripture and its message to our personal lives. They look at Old and New Testament passages and discuss the true message of some of these popular verses and what they may or may not mean for the believer living in our modern context. Links: Support Ryan and Brian’s Bible Bi…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are wrapping up a short series on the book of 1 John. In the "Oneders" series, they looked at 2 John and 3 John and how those two books were related. In this series, they look at how 1 John connects to them and the "tests" that are marks of true believers and teachers. Here is a link to 1 John color coded to see …

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are in a short series on the book of 1 John. In the "Oneders" series, they looked at 2 John and 3 John and how those two books were related. In this series, they look at how 1 John connects to them and the "tests" that are marks of true believers and teachers. This week they discuss the test of love. Here is a li…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are starting a new short series on the book of 1 John. In the "Oneders" series, they looked at 2 John and 3 John and how those two books were related. In this series, they look at how 1 John connects to them and the "tests" that are marks of true believers and teachers. Here is a link to 1 John color coded to see…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are continuing a series they are affectionately calling "The Oneders," pronounced "wonders." It's a reference to a movie starring Tom Hanks called "That Thing You Do," which they explain in the episode. This series is all about one-chapter books of the Bible, and this week, they look at the book of 2 John. Ryan a…

This Week This week, Ryan and Brian are continuing a series they are affectionately calling "The Oneders," pronounced "wonders." It's a reference to a movie starring Tom Hanks called "That Thing You Do," which they explain in the episode. This series is all about one-chapter books of the Bible, and this week, they look at the book of Jude. Jude is …