The Bible. It’s been the #1 book sold since the day it was written, but have you read it? And if you read it, did you understand it? In the Bible Book Club podcast, we read every word of the Bible for you. In fact, Heather Rubio and Susan Merrill will do it all for you—read, discuss, and explore the only book ever written that can change your life forever. All you have to do is listen. Just join the club! Start in the beginning with Season 1: Genesis or choose a book. Available Seasons include Season 1 Genesis, Season 2 Exodus, Season 3 Leviticus, Season 4 Numbers, Season 5 Deuteronomy, Season 6 Joshua, Season 7 Judges, Season 8 Ruth, Season 9 1 Samuel, Season 10 2 Samuel Season 11 1 Kings Season 12 2 Kings Season 13 1 Chronicles Season 14 2 Chronicles Season 15 Ezra Season 16 Nehemiah Season 17 Esther Season 18 Job Season 19 Psalms
Welcome to the club! Whether you have read the Bible multiple times or have never read a word of it, start your journey with us. Our first stop, for our first episode, is Genesis 1:1-2 with an overview & surprise appearance of Jesus. In just 2 verses, we lay the foundation. We're visual learners. If you are too, make sure to take a peek at the show notes below! Show NotesBlogOld Testament PrintableNew Testament PrintableThe TaNakh Books Printable Patriarchal Lineage PrintableShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
15/01/2021 • 25:13
Welcome back! In this episode, we deep dive into Genesis 1, otherwise known as the story of creation. Susan provides us with a fresh, out-of-this-world perspective on an age-old passage. We're visual learners. If you are too, make sure to peek at the show notes below! Show NotesBlogEarthrise ImageApollo 8 Christmas Eve Recording Earthrise Video StimulationImage and video source: NASAShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
06/04/2021 • 23:52
Welcome back, clubbers! We are three weeks into the journey of Genesis. We are up to Genesis 2 where...(drum roll, please)... God created us! This is where we begin. God was so intimately involved in the creation of man and woman, but what was His purpose? All things we could spends hours discussing, but we will keep it to half an hour. In our book club, we're visual learners. If you are too, make sure to take a peek at the show notes below! Show NotesBlogShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
12/04/2021 • 26:37
Genesis 3 (aptly named "The Fall") is where our world starts to crack. It's where we meet a new and horrible character: Satan. Join Susan and Heather as they analyze where it all went wrong and how we can avoid the same mistakes today.Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below as it really helps with this week's episode! Show NotesBlogThe Path to Good or Evil PrintableShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
19/04/2021 • 34:09
We said it before: the Bible has it all--romance, history, comedy, suspense, murder. Well, Genesis 4 starts, and we, unfortunately, see the first murder take place. A brother vs brother comparison leads to a dark path for Cain and long-lasting consequences to his sin. Join Susan and Heather as they dig deeper into the story of Adam and Eve's children. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below as it really helps with this week's episode! Show NotesBlogThe Path to Good or Evil PrintableThe Cyle of Exile and The Analysis of the Heart charts available to view on the blog!Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
26/04/2021 • 28:48
Moving on from the murder last week, in Genesis 5, God provides hope through the new line of Seth. If you usually skip genealogies you will want to stay tuned. Susan and Heather become quite the historians this week as they get up close and personal with all ten generations from Adam to Noah. Be ready for Bible benders galore because there is a lot more to this genealogy than a list of names!Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for all the visual learners out there.Show NotesBlogThe Names with a Message table is available to view on the blog!Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
03/05/2021 • 24:41
From Murder (Genesis 4) to Hope through a new line (Genesis 5) to the mysterious Nephilim (Genesis 6), Genesis provides it all. Susan and Heather provide 3 explanations for who 'Nephilim' could be in this episode. I wonder, where will you land? But that's not all. From there, we get introduced to Noah, a hero with an Ark. Settle in with us as well ride the wave that is Genesis 6.Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesBlogShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
10/05/2021 • 25:08
Even if you don't know the Bible, most people know the story of Noah and the flood. If you grew up in church, you probably remember the cute children's story that focused on the animals making their way into the Ark. In today's episode, Susan and Heather walk through the details of the rather epic tragedy of the ark--with no kid glasses on.Settle in for Chapter 7 and part of 8.Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesBlogNoah's ChiasmusShow notes (like Noah's Cruise Itinerary and verses) are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
17/05/2021 • 28:38
Trips make an impact on us, for better or worse and the year on the ark is no different. In these chapters, we see the aftermath of the Ark. After such a big year for Noah's family, God provides direction to Noah through a sweet covenant. Settle in for Chapter 8 and part of 9.Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesBlogModern and Middle East MapResources for those with unwanted pregnanciesShow notes (including detailed notes on the Noahic Covenant) are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
24/05/2021 • 34:05
We are back on dry land and now we get a glimpse into Noah's family--especially his three sons: Ham, Shem, and Japheth. Listen in on Heather's reading of Chapter 9 and 10--the chapters where 3 sons become 70 nations.Psst! This week we also get the pleasure of Buck the editor's thoughts on the fertile crescent. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesBlogThe Table of NationsModern and Middle East MapWorld History EncyclopediaShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
31/05/2021 • 35:11
Genesis 11 describes the Tower of Babel of the Babylonians. Listen as we uncover the purpose for the Tower and what remains of it today. Don't miss out as Susan points out how this attempt of the Babylonians to elevate their name provided a great contrast to Jesus, "the temple" in the New Testament.Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesBlogSome Very Compelling Evidence the Tower of Babel was RealArcheologist Doug Petrovich: Site of Tower in EriduOverview: The Tower of BabelShow notes (including Building Comparison of Tower and the "Temple" table) are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
07/06/2021 • 23:03
Genesis 12 starts the second half of Genesis. The first 11 chapters covered primeval history and were about God and the World. Chapters 12-50 cover the patriarchal history, which is about God and Abraham's family. Who doesn't love a good family story? Let's see what God has planned for Abraham.Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesBlogThe Migration of AbrahamThe Bible Project: The Book of Genesis Part 2The Bible Project: Overview: Genesis 12-50Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
14/06/2021 • 30:12
Ever took a trip that had lost-lasting effects? Abraham could relate.Abraham's detour to Egypt had quite a few consequences. Heather and Susan review them and the rest of Chapter 13 in this episode! Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesBlogThe Path to Good or EvilShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
21/06/2021 • 28:58
What story would be complete without a battle? Chapter 14 brings us Abram's first battle and quite the rescue mission. This chapter has many confusing names as we see 9 kings battling each other for territory over an important trade route. Don't let the names get to you-- Heather will read them and Susan will break it all down for us.Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesBlogAbraham in CanaanShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
28/06/2021 • 30:59
Abraham's journey is a rollercoaster of trust and doubt. In chapters 15 and 16, Abraham is blessed with a covenant from God but he still experiences doubt and tries to have a child his own way. Get on the ride as Susan and Heather take you on Abraham's rollercoaster.Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesBlogThe Blessing of IshmaelShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
05/07/2021 • 39:41
In Genesis 17, we move ahead 13 years to where Abraham is 99 years old and baby Ishmael is now a teenager at 13. God speaks to Abraham and tells him that the child that will fulfill the blessing is coming. Also in this chapter, Abram and Sarai get a name change, and all the men in Abraham's family get a physical reminder of this covenant.Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesBlogShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
12/07/2021 • 29:45
Genesis 18 brings some visitors to Abraham with some long-awaited news! Abraham and Sarah react to the news and visitors differently. (Which reaction do you think you relate to more?) Tag along as Susan and Heather shows that there is nothing random when it comes to God.We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
19/07/2021 • 30:56
We continue this week with the stranger angel conversations in the rest of Genesis 18 and the start of Genesis 19. The angels alert Abraham of the upcoming destruction of Sodom--the land in which Lot lives. Tag along as Susan and Heather discuss how questioning God when your heart is in the right place is welcomed by the Lord.We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
26/07/2021 • 35:07
The rest of Genesis 19 sees the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah take place. Susan and Heather discuss Lot's reactions to the impending judgment and how righteousness can protect us.We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogDavid's Wars of ConquestShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
02/08/2021 • 26:22
In this episode covering Genesis 20 and 21, we see Abraham and Sarah get their fulfilled promise in the form of baby Isaac. Susan and Heather discuss everything from Ishmael's leaving, Sarah's mama bear moment, and even a new alliance.We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogIshmael, Isaac, Jesus and God: yesterday, today and tomorrowReligion and the Israel-Palestinian Conflict: Cause, Consequence, and CureIsaac and Ishmael: Opportunities for Peace within Religious NarrativeShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
09/08/2021 • 35:57
Genesis 22 and 23 see God testing Abraham's faith through the sacrifice of Isaac. We cover a lot in this episode---grab your coffee and get comfy.We are happy you are part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogJerusalem in the Time of David and SolomonVideo tour of the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock exterior on Mount Moriah Video of the inside of the Dome of the Rock Picture of the Rock inside the dome Show notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
16/08/2021 • 34:37
Ever wonder how matches were made back in Abraham's time? In Genesis 24, Susan and Heather talk about Eliezer's story in the time before dating apps.We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogPath to Good or EvilShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
23/08/2021 • 34:26
In today's episode, we meet Jacob and Esau. Listen in as Heather and Susan discuss the big switch over an important birthright.We are happy you are part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
30/08/2021 • 33:28
Listen as Susan and Heather share how Jacob and Rebekah went after the blessing after securing the birthright last episode. We are happy you are part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
06/09/2021 • 37:06
In this episode, the script changes. Instead of a switch between brothers, listen as Susan and Heather talk about a sister switch.We are happy you are part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogJacob's SonsShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
13/09/2021 • 33:36
As we know, every sin has at least one consequence. Today, Susan and Heather walk through Jacob's journey of consequences.We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
20/09/2021 • 42:49
Our focus this week turns from Jacob to his family in which God says will become a promised nation. Susan and Heather discuss the reconciliation between brothers in Genesis 32 and 33.We are happy you are part of the club. Take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
27/09/2021 • 37:25
Trigger Warning! Please be warned that this episode contains triggering and/or sensitive material including sexual violence, abuse, and murder. This episode, covering Genesis 34 and 35, is filled with sinful actions. Jacob and Leah's daughter, Dinah, becomes the victim of rape. This horrendous act stirs Dinah's brothers to scheme and get revenge. We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
04/10/2021 • 38:07
Two heavy hitters: Esau and Joseph are mentioned in Genesis 36 and 37. Esau says goodbye but not without making an impact. Esau and Jacob's behavior of brotherly fighting have been passed down to Jacob's sons. Jacob's favorite son, Joseph upset his brothers so much that they consider murder but settle for human trafficking--selling their brother for some silver. Needless to say, it's not a great day for God's chosen family.While there are some definitive dark moments between some family members, hang on to hope as we will see God continues to redeem this family as we come closer to wrapping up Genesis. We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
11/10/2021 • 39:31
In today's episode, we see Judah and Tamar. Tamar's strong character is displayed in this twisted story while Judah has some growing and learning to do. While this story seems to just get crazier and crazier, it just reconfirms for me how forgiving God is through Jesus for us. Buckle in! We are happy you are part of the club. Make sure to take a peek at the show notes below for Hayley's recap!Show NotesblogShow notes are also available to view on Susanme.com/podcast.Contact Bible Book Club!Social: Instagram or FacebookWebsite: Bible Book ClubReview Us: Apple Podcast or SpotifyJoin the Fun: DONATE or Buy merchThis episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!
18/10/2021 • 35:58
