Reading Jesus' parables and wondering, “Am I doing this right?” Same. From wild allegories to feel-good fluff, people have butchered these stories for ages. So, I dusted off my old hermeneutics material on parables to figure it out—tune in to learn how to actually make sense of them without turning into an ivory tower theologian or a heretic.

Link to this Episode

• https://bibleworthy.com/12

Books mentioned:

• Interpreting the Parables by Craig L. Blomberg A balanced approach to understanding Jesus’ parables, blending allegory and historical context without overcomplicating the message.
• The Parables of Jesus by Joachim Jeremias This classic work dives deep into the historical and cultural background of Jesus’ parables, shedding light on how they were heard by first-century audiences.
• Funk on Parables: Collected Essays by Robert W. Funk
• A collection of essays from a leading figure in the Jesus Seminar, offering a more open-ended, reader-response take on parables like the Good Samaritan.
• Questions on the Gospels by Augustine Augustine’s allegorical interpretation of the Good Samaritan, where every element—from the traveler to the innkeeper—is given deep theological meaning.

Blair Lee's Links:

• My Blog: Out of Thin Blair
• Are you an author and want to grow your readership online → https://EmailCourseRoadmap.com/
• Follow me on X (Twitter): @blairjohnlee
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Ever wonder what it’s really like to get roasted off-the-air?

In this behind-the-scenes episode, I pull back the curtain on the highs, lows, and buffalo moments—from navigating time-zone chaos to interviewing world-class guests. Oh, and I might even tell a story about two drunk teenagers.

Plus, my top book recommendations:

• Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks – Master the art of storytelling.
• The God Conversation by J.P. Moreland and Tim Muehlhoff – Use analogies to engage skeptics.
• Interpreting the Parables by Craig Blomberg – A deep dive into the parables of Jesus.

Link to this Episode

• https://bibleworthy.com/11

Mentioned in the Podcast:

Sign up to Jon's free course on suicide:

• Suicide: What Every Christian Needs to Know

Blair Lee's Links:

• My Blog: Out of Thin Blair
• Are you an author and want to grow your readership online → https://EmailCourseRoadmap.com/
• Follow me on X (Twitter): @blairjohnlee
• Connect with me on LinkedIn: Blair John Lee

Why do so many people feel trapped in hopelessness? What lies fuel the darkness of depression and suicide? Join us for a compelling conversation with Jon Noyes, a former atheist who once thought faith was a crutch — until his own journey forced him to confront the truth. Hear personal stories, shocking statistics, and life-changing strategies to find real hope.

Don’t just listen. Discover answers that might change everything for someone you love.

Link to this Episode

• https://bibleworthy.com/10

Mentioned in the Podcast:

Sign up to Jon's free course on suicide:

• Suicide: What Every Christian Needs to Know

Authors and Works Mentioned:

• Richard Dawkins - The God Delusion
• Christopher Hitchens
• Thomas Hobbs

Conferences and Organizations:

• Reality Apologetics Conference:
  https://www.realityapologetics.com
• Stand to Reason (STR):
  https://www.str.org

Blair Lee's Links:

• My Blog: Out of Thin Blair
• Are you an author and want to grow your readership online → https://EmailCourseRoadmap.com/
• Follow me on X (Twitter): @blairjohnlee
• Connect with me on LinkedIn: Blair John Lee