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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, BUT a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. (Prov. 15:4) Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, BUT the mouth of the fool gushes folly. (Prov. 15:2) Continue reading
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But Seventy Times Seven
Seven is often referred to as the number of perfection in the Bible. It’s said to represent completeness. And in simple human terms, forgiving someone of a repeated offense seven times seems way beyond gracious. Peter’s inquiry of Jesus in Matthew 18:21—‘shall I forgive seven times?’ feels like a lofty aim. Peter appears ready to go the extra mile—another of Continue reading
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Proverbs But ‘O The Week
A soft answer turns away wrath, BUT a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1) Continue reading
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But Why?
Recently a friend of mine learned she cannot have a child. I know that she would be a great mom. Not long ago I met a child who was sold into prostitution by her own mother at the age of seven. Now I ask you, wouldn’t things have been better off (and wouldn’t children have been better served) if God had allowed my friend to 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.’
Big Buts of the Bible 