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The start of the book of Hosea is like one of these dramas. We’re introduced to his family and, poor guy, not one of his family members has a good character description, aside from himself. We’ve got his wife, Gomer, the unfaithful betrayer. Then you’ve got his three children who are so much like their wayward mother that even the names they're given are a representation of how far the family has fallen from God. And it’s easy to look at this first chapter with two reactions; either you’re awkwardly laughing at how messy this family seems to be, or you’re thinking it’s a bit unfair that faithful prophet Hosea has been tasked with such an awful family situation. Either way, you’re not totally wrong, but here’s the thing: we are this family.
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The start of the book of Hosea is like one of these dramas. We’re introduced to his family and, poor guy, not one of his family members has a good character description, aside from himself. We’ve got his wife, Gomer, the unfaithful betrayer. Then you’ve got his three children who are so much like their wayward mother that even the names they're given are a representation of how far the family has fallen from God. And it’s easy to look at this first chapter with two reactions; either you’re awkwardly laughing at how messy this family seems to be, or you’re thinking it’s a bit unfair that faithful prophet Hosea has been tasked with such an awful family situation. Either way, you’re not totally wrong, but here’s the thing: we are this family.
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Talk Bible to Me is where two women who actually love the text walk you through the story behind the story. Kayla Wolfe (B.S. in Bible & Theology, Liberty University) and Megan Rawlings (PhD student in Biblical Studies, Amridge University) mix big-sister warmth with scholar-level clarity. Think laughter with footnotes.
Each episode zooms in and gives you the who (author & audience), the when/where (historical setting), the how (literary flow & key terms), and the why (gospel connections), so application flows from accurate interpretation. Expect wit without snark, reverence without stuffiness, and the occasional nod to your favorite scholars and theologians. Bring your Bible and your questions; we’ll bring the maps, the timelines, and just enough Hebrew & Greek to be precise without being pretentious. Press play and level up your Bible reading.