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Why So Many Popular Bible Verses Are Misunderstood (with Brad Gray and Brad Nelson) - Episode 564

Christian Entrepreneurs Rise Up| Faith in Business | Family First Business

Release Date: 12/29/2025

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In this episode, I sat down with Brad Gray and Brad Nelson from Walking the Text to talk about one of the biggest issues most Christians don’t even realize they’re facing: we read the Bible completely out of context. We unpack why asking “what does this mean for me?” first can actually limit our understanding of Scripture, how culture, geography, and original language change everything, and why so many popular verses are misunderstood.  If you’ve ever felt confused, stuck, or unsure about what the Bible is really saying, this conversation will help you read Scripture with fresh...

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In this episode, I sat down with Brad Gray and Brad Nelson from Walking the Text to talk about one of the biggest issues most Christians don’t even realize they’re facing: we read the Bible completely out of context. We unpack why asking “what does this mean for me?” first can actually limit our understanding of Scripture, how culture, geography, and original language change everything, and why so many popular verses are misunderstood. 

If you’ve ever felt confused, stuck, or unsure about what the Bible is really saying, this conversation will help you read Scripture with fresh eyes and deeper confidence.

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