The Big Deal Podcast is brought to you and powered by New Covenant Baptist Church in Albertville, AL. We’re asking the question, “What’s the Big Deal?” about all sorts of things in the Bible, theology, and culture. Brad and Justin are both pastors (and friends!) at New Covenant.
Did God Command Genocide? | The Canaanite Conquest Explained [Ep. 8 - Help My Unbelief!]
Did God really command the Israelites to commit genocide? The conquest of Canaan is one of the most difficult and controversial accounts in the Bible, raising serious questions about God's justice, goodness, and morality. In this episode, we examine the biblical commands to destroy the Canaanite nations, the historical and cultural context of ancient warfare, and the ethical challenges these passages present. Was the conquest an act of divine judgment, an example of ancient warfare rhetoric, or something else entirely? Join us as we wrestle with these difficult questions and explore whether the conquest of Canaan can be reconciled with the character of a good and loving God.
5 Oct 2026
Can We Really Believe the Bible’s Most Unbelievable Stories? [Ep. 7 - Help My Unbelief!]
The Bible is filled with events that sound almost unbelievable: a worldwide flood, angels appearing to humans, demons confronting Jesus, seas parting, the dead being raised, and miracles that defy the ordinary workings of nature. Are Christians simply expected to believe these stories without question? In this episode, we tackle some of the Bible’s most extraordinary claims and ask what it means to take them seriously. We’ll explore the historical and theological context behind these accounts, consider common skeptical objections, and discuss whether belief in the supernatural is actually unreasonable. If God exists, just how unbelievable should miracles really be?
24 Sept 2026
Does the Bible Contradict Itself? 10 Supposed Contradictions Examined [Ep. 6 - Help My Unbelief!]
Does the Bible really contradict itself? Critics often point to passages that appear to disagree—different accounts of Judas’s death, conflicting genealogies of Jesus, differences in the resurrection narratives, and more. In this episode, we examine 10 of the most commonly cited Bible contradictions, look carefully at the passages in context, and ask whether they represent genuine contradictions or differences that can reasonably be reconciled. Whether you’re a Christian wrestling with difficult passages, a skeptic questioning the reliability of Scripture, or simply curious about the debate, join us as we take the objections seriously and work through the evidence.
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