This ain't your pastor's Bible podcast. This is a deep interrogation of the book, and we're bringing receipts. Bible scholar Dr. Dan McClellan and atheist podcaster Dan Beecher team up to discover what the Bible actually says, what it decidedly doesn't say (even if everyone thinks it does), and explore the history of the most popular book of all time.
Data Over Dogma
Claim This Podcastby Daniel McClellan and Daniel Beecher
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This ain't your pastor's Bible podcast. This is a deep interrogation of the book, and we're bringing receipts. Bible scholar Dr. Dan McClellan and atheist podcaster Dan Beecher team up to discover what the Bible actually says, what it decidedly doesn't say (even if everyone thinks it does), and explore the history of the most popular book of all time.
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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
Lean Not on Your Own Understanding (and Other Conversation-Enders)
Host Dan McClellan deconstructs common biblical clichés and hidden code theories, revealing how they obscure genuine textual understanding.
July 6, 2026
Faith vs. Works vs. Chaos Monsters
Host Dan McClellan explores the biblical debate between faith and works and uncovers ancient chaos monsters in this interview episode.
June 29, 2026
The Twelve Tribes of Israel (Give or Take)
Host Dan McClellan explores the shifting identities of the twelve tribes of Israel and the historical development of biblical chapter and verse divisions.
171 total episodes available with 73 transcripts
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