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You’ve Heard It Said

But To Fulfill ~ Jesus goes on address a number of the laws that have been a part of the ancient story’s telling since its earliest iterations. As Matthew’s initial audience so revered the Law and the Prophets—that was what they called the books that made up the Bible of their day—he records a big Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, BUT a patient man calms a quarrel. (Proverbs 15:18) Continue reading
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Big Buts in James

No, I’m not working on a new title. Matthew’s done. Genesis is in process. A third–not James–is on the drawing board. But James is on my mind. Lot of buts. Six in the first chapter alone. The letter is written to those who were scattered among the nations and who were facing trials of many kinds. His opening admonition Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. (Proverbs 15:14) Continue reading
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You’ve Heard It Said
The Sermon on the Mount ~ The life that Jesus calls his followers to live would be quite conspicuous in our world. In the famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus painted a picture of devotion and dependence on God that stood in stark contrast to life as usual. From the very first words—a poetic section Continue reading

DEBUTS SEPT. 3, 2024!
Does this PODCAST make my BUT look BIG tackles provocative, timely, and often complex topics in the Bible from the backside of the sassy little conjunction BUT. “You’ve heard it said … BUT now I say unto you …”
Big Buts is a podcast for anyone wanting to love God more and love people better in a post-Christian society. Expect a candid and often humorous take on everyday issues, always landing on the side of love.
Your Host: In addition to being the world’s foremost expert on the conjunction but, podcast host Darin Michael Shaw (he/him/his) identifies as a post-evangelical, free-range Jesus Freak, taking Jesus seriously when he says, “Follow me,” while inviting others to ‘come and see for yourself.’