Husband and Wife cover Job chapter 4: Eliphaz Rebukes Job.One of the bravest things you can say is I DON'T KNOW, so that's what we're doing. Honestly, we have no effing idea what this guy was trying to convey, but it wasn't sympathy, which makes Eliphaz this week's big loser.…

Husband and Wife cover Job chapter 3: Job Bewails His Birth.In a stunning turn, Job curses except God, which, you know, kinda goes against the grain of the message we've all been told about my dude. Job is like that goth teenager dressed all in black who says, "Ugh, I…

Husband and Wife cover Job chapter 2: Job's Calamities (cont).God dares Satan to be a dick (again), and Satan is like, "Challenge accepted, mf!" (again). Job, who has just lost his livestock, slaves, and children, is now covered in painful boils. His wife thinks he's ugly and stupid, but his…

Husband and Wife cover Job chapter 1: Job's Calamities.God dares Satan to be a dick, and Satan is like, "Challenge accepted, mf!" Job, a very rich guy, loses his livestock, his slaves, and his children, yet still, for no discernible reason, praises God. We're thinking this is a bunch of…

We just finished reading Esther,so it's time for Husband and Wife to play another round of a game called You're Always Wrong. You may be shocked to learn that we've found a few contradictions in the Bible. No wonder it's so easy to cherry-pick quotes to back up any claim!Skip…

Husband and Wife recap the Book of Esther,which is our favorite story of the Bible thus far. These ten quick chapters are full of intrigue, suspense, and cliffhangers. Moreover, the tale still bears important significance for modern Jews, which makes it the first time (for us) that the Bible feels…

Husband and Wife cover Esther chapter 10: Mordecai's Greatness.This chapter is exactly three sentences long, and yep, it merely reiterates the fact that Mordecai is one bodacious humdinger of a man. Is this fact not written on the back of a Denny's menu? Probably. Skip the ads by joining Acast+…

Husband and Wife cover Esther chapter 9: The Jews Destroy Their Enemies / The Feast of Purim. The Avengers Assemble and kill like eleventy-krillion people across the nation. Then they go out for dinner to celebrate all the murdery vengeance. This holiday is still celebrated several centuries later because God…

Bible Study for Atheists Weekly is a collection of last week's episodes by Sacrilegious Discourse with Husband and Wife. This week's collection includes Esther Chapters 4 - 8, with Q&A.Skip the ads by joining Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/6331d364470c7900137bb57dThank you for stopping by Sacrilegious Discourse - Bible Study for Atheists!Check out these links…

Husband and Wife cover questions about Esther the star-myrtle-river and her cousin-uncle-daddy-husband Mordecai. She was so beautiful that even the angels were compelled to give her a hand. A celestial being made the king's scepter become erect and then that angel pushed Haman's face right into Esther's crotch. Skip the…

Husband and Wife cover a brief summary of the Book of Genesis and perform fairly well on a quiz. Then learn that Nimrod was very likely Gilgamesh, and that he was pretty much a douchebag. Husband falls asleep. Skip the ads by joining Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/6331d364470c7900137bb57d Thank you for stopping by…

Husband and Wife cover Esther chapter 8: The Jews Authorized to Resist.Mordecai gains Haman's estate, as well as the king's precious ring. Xerxes authorizes Mordecai to delete his last Facebook post about killing all the Jews. Special fasty-fast horsies carry the message to all the towns, which scares a ton…

Husband and Wife cover Esther chapter 7: Haman Hanged. In a surprising turn of fate, Esther finally makes her request — and throws Haman under the bus to give Xerxes an out. Kingy is all too happy for the chance to save face and obliges his wife's petition. Haman is…

Husband and Wife cover Esther chapter 6: Haman Forced to Honor Mordecai. Xerxes is trying to go night-night, so his babysitter brings him his favorite teddy bear and some warm milk, then tucks him in under his baby blankee and reads him a bedtime story. That's how the kingy-dumplin learns…

Husband and Wife cover Esther chapter 5: Esther Invites the King and Haman to a Banquet.Esther touches "just the tip" and gets to do The Big Ask. But it really feels like she is just procrastinating by throwing these guys some parties, which places Mordecai in even more hot water…

Husband and Wife cover Genesis chapter 48: Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh; Chapter 49: Jacob's Prophecy Concerning His Sons / The Death and Burial of Jacob; and Chapter 50:The Death of Joseph. Them dudes died, but not before Jacob called out his sons' bad behavior. "Y'all suck!" he shouted before…

Husband and Wife cover Esther chapter 4: Esther Promises to Intercede for Her People.Mordecai begs Esther to intercede with the king on behalf of the Jewish people, but she's like, "Are you kidding me right now? He ain't gonna listen to ME!" To which Mordecai replies, "Did you see what…

Bible Study for Atheists Weekly is a collection of last week's episodes by Sacrilegious Discourse with Husband and Wife. This week's collection includes Nehemiah Wrap Up and Contradictions episodes. We also cover Esther chapters 1 - 3 and our weekly Q&A as well as the Sacrilegious Book Club!Skip the ads…

Husband and Wife continue covering Heroes:Holy Men; Part 2 of A Treasury of Jewish Folklore.In this episode of the Sacrilegious Book Club, topics include martyrdom; blind faith; and death by lions.Next time, we will cover some entries from Heroes: Holy Men — The Power of Prayer. We hope you'll get…

Husband and Wife answer questions about Queen Vashti. Was she wicked and vain, or was she the quintessential feminist icon? Did she even really exist? And who the heck is King Ahasuerus? #JusticeForVashti Skip the ads by joining Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/6331d364470c7900137bb57dThank you for stopping by Sacrilegious Discourse - Bible Study for…

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Husband and Wife cover Esther chapter 3: Haman's Plot to Destroy the Jews.Mordecai won't bow to Haman, who gets all offended and suggests to the king that they do a genocide, which is obviously the most reasonable response (/s). Worse, Xerxes is totally on board! The chapter ends on a…

Husband and Wife cover Esther chapter 2: Esther Made Queen / Mordecai Reveals a Conspiracy against the King. King Xerxes needs a new queen to replace the one he just fired, so he has beautiful young virgins brought to his harem so he can try them out — but not…

Husband and Wife cover Esther chapter 1: Queen Vashti Defies King Xerxes.The king of Persia throws a big party and wants to show off his trophy-wife, but she's like, Nah. He gets super mad and asks his homies if he should toss her off a bridge. They're like, probably bruh.…