The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast
Matt Whitman
Welcome to the Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast where we pick a book of the Bible and work our way through it a little bit each day! You can start with today's episode or go back to the beginning of any of these seven seasons:Season 1 - Matthew (Began October, 2019 - Episodes 1-800)Season 2 - One Book of the Bible Per Day (Began January, 2023)Season 3 - Esther (Began April 9, 2023)Season 4 - Nehemiah (Began January 1, 2024)Season 5 - Galatians (Began August 26, 2024)Season 6 - Philemon (Began October 19, 2025)SEASON 7 - John (CURRENT SEASON, Began February 9, 2026)You can also check out the daily audio-only podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TenMinuteBibleHourPick up a copy of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible by me (Matt Whitman) from Harper-Collins/Zondervan here: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9More About the Show: I'm Matt, and if you're interested in understanding the Bible better and you prefer your Christianity quick and punchy with a healthy side of humor, and an equally healthy side of me not telling you what to do, we're probably going to get along great. This is my podcast where we pick a book of the Bible and then break it down one part at a time every weekday morning.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 13min
JOHN026 - Ol' Fred Karno and His Famous Successor
A lively look at Fred Karno and his claim to the pie-in-the-face gag, plus how his slapstick school shaped stars like Chaplin and Laurel. A reflection on shifting fame across time. A fresh reading of John 1:6-8 that reframes John the Baptist as an influential witness and explains why the Gospel introduces the true light gradually.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 20min
JOHN025 - The Word Became Flesh and Tabernacled Among Us
A lively exploration of God's promise to dwell with people, tracing biblical scenes from exile, Ezekiel's visions, and the second temple's silence. The narrative connects ancient tabernacle imagery to the claim that God took on flesh and lived among humanity. Themes include restoration, presence, and the universal invitation to receive new life.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 14min
JOHN024 - They Never Dedicated the Whitehouse, but Boy oh Boy, Did They Ever Dedicate the Temple
A playful comparison of John Adams' brief White House prayer with the dramatic dedication of Solomon's temple. Vivid scenes of cloud, fire, and overwhelming worship make the ancient ceremony come alive. Reflections on how God's presence could be both near and terrifying, and how that presence seemed to leave before being restored in surprising ways.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 13min
JOHN023 - From Tent to Temple
A walk through how God's presence moves from a tent to a temple across Scripture. Short sketches of John 1's movements and how the tabernacle and ark made presence portable. Traces of Eden, Sinai, Levitical access, and the Davidic promise leading to Solomon's temple. Hints about how John frames God dwelling with humanity.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 13min
JOHN022 - God Was Literally, Physically in That Cloud
A study of John 1:14 and the shock of God becoming present among messy humans. Traces how Genesis, Exodus, the tabernacle, and the cloud/fire narratives show God dwelling with people. Explores longing for relationship with the Creator and how incarnation echoes Israel’s history. Includes reflections on Moses’ encounters and the glory filling the tent.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 13min
JOHN021 - Best Famous Person Encounter Ever
A playful opening about battling a cough transforms into a chat about the most famous people listeners have met. Anecdotes about celebrities spark questions of relatability and humility. A lively walk through John 1 highlights the Word's grandeur and the startling idea of God becoming flesh. The episode ends with a tease about the wider biblical significance and invites listener stories.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 12min
JOHN020 - The Whole World Was Always in View
A tour through Old Testament promises that Israel would bless all nations. Vivid prophetic images of nations streaming to Zion are unpacked. A family analogy illustrates Israel's witness to the world. John 1 is framed as fulfillment of earlier themes, including how becoming children of God is grounded in faith rather than ethnicity.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 12min
JOHN019 - The Covenants Show the Character of God to the Nations
A walkthrough of John 1 and how Israel's covenants were meant to bless the nations. A tour from Abraham through Moses, the Torah, and the tabernacle shows covenant structure and ritual life. Stories of exile, renewal, conquest, prophetic critique, and how covenant outcomes reveal God's character are highlighted. The conversation teases a continuation tomorrow.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 15min
JOHN018 - The Braves Never Were America's Team, but God Has Always Been the True God of Everything
A quirky riff on childhood cable TV and baseball leads into a comparison between local gods and modern fandom. The talk traces Israel’s history, Abram’s call, and the promise to bless all nations. It highlights the Bible’s claim that the divine is creator of everything and reads John 1 to show the universal reach of the Word made flesh.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 16min
JOHN017 - People Fear What They Can't Grasp
A lively dive into how fear springs from not understanding, sparked by an X‑Men cartoon anecdote. A close look at the Greek word katalambano and its range of meanings. Comparisons with ancient writers show the word can mean both to grasp and to overtake. A translation debate about John 1:5 that highlights layered meanings and why translation choices matter.
