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Setting The Stage
Nothing happens by chance The second chapter of Matthew begins with the story of Jesus birth in Bethlehem, during the time of King Herod. Elsewhere, Luke records that Joseph and a very pregnant Mary were forced to make their way to Joseph’s birthplace to register for a census. It was while they were in Bethlehem—miles Continue reading
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The Word Became Flesh
But wait! There’s more! A glance through the genealogy in chapter one will reveal an oddity for Jewish genealogies of the time period: there are women on the list. A closer look at the women included will reveal that they each had pretty big buts of their own. I mean that, of course, in the Continue reading
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The Word Became Flesh
More Buts About It Joseph and Mary’s engagement took a reality television show turn: “‘Betrothed and pregnant! She says the baby is God’s!’ Next time on Tyra!” His soon-to-be wife being found with child would have, no doubt, caused great heartache and anxiety for Joseph. Theirs wasn’t a culture that overlooked pregnancy out of wedlock. Continue reading
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The Word Became Flesh
The Big But Matthew records a crucial detail of Jesus lineage: This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. This is a very big but. Matthew uses Continue reading
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The Word Became Flesh
Angels and Ancestors I’m fascinated by genealogy. But that wasn’t always the case. I was presented with a family tree—a list of names and dates—when I was in my teens. That list sat in the bottom drawer of my desk for a decade before I picked it up again. Then one day on a whim 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 