A Father-Daughter Bible Survey
Debuting in 2023, I Don’t Get The Bible is a podcast hosted by Shawn McCraney and his daughter Delaney. Together, they approach scripture with curiosity and candid discussions, questioning traditional interpretations and exploring the Bible’s relevance in a post-religious context. Episodes range from tackling specific passages to broader explorations of faith, always with a focus on making scripture accessible and relatable to modern seekers.
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When: New episodes every Monday and Friday.
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Recent Episodes of I Don’t Get The Bible
- Colossians Chapter 1, Part 4Jesus is the image of God, first of a new creation. God allows all things, works through willing hearts, and gives us free will to choose light over self.
- Colossians Chapter 1, Part 3In Part 3 of their Colossians 1 discussion, Delaney and Shawn revisit the opening verses and go deeper into the distinctions between the gospel (as preached in the apostolic age) and what they call the great news — the message relevant for today. They note that Paul is writing to a community of believers, not… Read more: Colossians Chapter 1, Part 3
- Colossians Chapter 1, Part 2In Part 2 of their conversation on Colossians 1, Delaney and Shawn focus on how Paul repeatedly distinguishes between “God the Father” and “our Lord Jesus Christ” — an emphasis that reflects the Great News Network’s rejection of traditional Trinitarian views. They explain that Paul’s references are not affirming a preexistent Jesus, but rather pointing… Read more: Colossians Chapter 1, Part 2
- Colossians Chapter 1In this episode of I Don’t Get the Bible, Delaney and Shawn dive into Colossians chapter 1, but quickly detour into a rich, philosophical conversation about the nature of God’s Spirit, Christ’s role in human transformation, and how theological language impacts the way we understand salvation. Though they only read a few opening verses, their… Read more: Colossians Chapter 1
- Philippians Chapter 4In this episode of I Don’t Get the Bible, Shawn and Delaney explore Philippians chapter 4, the final section of Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. The discussion focuses on the central exhortation to “stand firm in the Lord,” which they interpret as a personal, inward position of faith grounded in Christ’s spirit—not in tradition… Read more: Philippians Chapter 4