Beast and Bible
Hosted by Dr. Seth Pierce, Beast & Bible explores the intersection of the “monstrous”, religion, and popular culture. Informed by academic thought, each episode features accessible dialogue that doesn’t fall into sensationalism, conspiracy theories, or the pitfall of becoming blind pop culture apologists. Instead, this show reveals how the study of monsters can help us become better people - maybe even better people of faith.
Episodes
Monday Jun 12, 2023
$6.66: The Mark of the Beast w/ Dr. Jon Paulien
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Dr. Pierce explores perhaps the most horrific pop culture icon taken from scripture, the mysterious number 666 (aka the Mark of the Beast). Dr. Jon Paulien, renowned expert on the book of Revelation, joins the episode to help unravel this beastly number.
Show Notes
Contact | Jonathan K. Paulien, PhD, Loma Linda University
Website | http://thebattleofarmageddon.com/
Book | The Deep Things of God: An Insider’s Guide to the Book of Revelation
Adventist Book Center | Jon Paulien’s Books on the Adventist Book Center Website
Video Series | GPS - God’s Prophetic Surprises on Loma Linda Broadcasting Network (LLBN)
Monday May 29, 2023
Witch Way Did She Go? Part 2: Dr. Laurence Turner on the Witch of Endor
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Dr. Pierce interviews Dr. Laurence Turner about a creepy Old Testament story that has caused debate for centuries: when the Witch of Endor summons the "spirit" of the prophet Samuel at the request of King Saul, who was actually doing the talking?
This is Part 1.
Monday May 15, 2023
Witch Way Did She Go? Part 1: Dr. Laurence Turner on the Witch of Endor
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Dr. Pierce interviews Dr. Laurence Turner about a creepy Old Testament story that has caused debate for centuries: when the Witch of Endor summons the "spirit" of the prophet Samuel at the request of King Saul, who was actually doing the talking?
This is Part 1.
Monday May 01, 2023
Beast and Bible Update - May 1, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Beast and Bible will return on Monday, May 15.
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Dr. Pierce talks with Dr. Michael Campbell and Greg Howell about the 19th and 20th century American spiritualist movements and how this brought up an important question for Seventh-day Adventists: what happens when you die?
This is Part 2.
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Dr. Pierce talks with Dr. Michael Campbell and Greg Howell about the 19th and 20th century American spiritualist movements and how this brought up an important question for Seventh-day Adventists: what happens when you die? This is Part 1.
Show Notes
Resource | Ellen White's Writings (Books, Articles, Letters and more)
Book | Supernatural Entertainments: Victorian Spiritualism and the Rise of Modern Media Culture by Simone Natale
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Dr. Pierce speaks with two scholars about an early slasher story...and it's in the Bible. Dr. Rahel Wells and Dr. Brandon Grafius share their takes on the tragic story of the woman in Judges 19.
This is Part 2.
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Dr. Pierce speaks with two scholars about an early slasher story...and it's in the Bible. Dr. Rahel Wells and Dr. Brandon Grafius share their takes on the tragic story of the woman in Judges 19.
This is Part 1.
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