Best Josh Hosler Podcasts (2025)

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S3E02: The Job Job, Part 2 21:54

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2+ y ago21:54

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Josh and Sarah share the mic once again with Shay, Felix, Isaac, Soren, and Jazmin ... with Rose also dropping in on the action. Together they conquer the rest of the Book of Job and wonder ... what does this ancient text really tell us about the nature of God and the necessity of human suffering?

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S3E01: The Job Job, Part 1 12:47

2+ y ago12:47

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We kick of season 3 of Bible Stories for Snarky People with A Very Special Episode. This has been a long time in the making, and Sarah and Josh are so grateful for the extra help! Now ... who is this Job guy, anyway?

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Genesis 46-50: Ask Lots and Lots and LOTS of Questions! 47:07

2+ y ago47:07

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In the final episode of the long-winded second season, Jacob's family are all reunited in Egypt, where they will live happily ever after. Until their descendants become slaves, of course. As always, Sarah finds ample opportunity to interrupt Josh with commentary -- and, for the first time, commercials!…

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Genesis 43-45: You Can Ride in My Little Red Wagon ... Across the Desert 25:19

2+ y ago25:19

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Josh and Sarah are so close to finishing the Book of Genesis that they can taste the very pistachios growing along the Nile ... and lots of other snack food besides, which is confusing, because we're supposed to be in the middle of a famine here. But then, going back and forth from Canaan to Egypt take a lot of energy! When and how will the Joseph …

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Genesis 41-42: He's the Man! The Lord of the Land! 25:10

3y ago25:10

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Sarah and Josh finally spring Joseph from prison so he can put that dream interpretation to higher-profile use. But what’s this? Who are these men loping into Egypt with their heads hung low? Could it be that what goes around comes around?

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Genesis 39-40: Lying Down and Dreaming 20:44

3y ago20:44

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Josh has a confession to make to Sarah, and only then can they get back to poor Joseph, who has been stuck in Egypt for some time now ... But never fear, because Joseph has a Freudian streak a mile wide.

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Genesis 38 (and 34): OK, I Guess We Talk About Dinah After All 27:56

3y ago27:56

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Parents, once, again, please listen first! We couldn't avoid the unpleasantness forever. Today, Sarah and Josh compare and contrast two abused women of the Bible, and that means going back a little in the narrative to make amends to a woman who would otherwise never get to speak. But along the way, there's plenty of entertaining trickery, and even …

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Genesis 36-37: My Family Is the Pits 23:28

3y ago23:28

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Jealous siblings may especially appreciate this episode, which will enable them to harbor revenge fantasies involving holes in the ground, fake murder, goat blood, and never having to see your little brother again. (Or so you think for NOW.) Josh and Sarah muscle through a genealogy and then get on to the real action.…

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Genesis 33-35: We Don't Talk About Dinah 18:02

3y ago18:02

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Sarah and Josh love to get snarky, but some things in the Bible are just so ... cringe-worthy. Ah, but the Bible is all about life -- the good (birth!), the bad (death!), and the ugly (misogyny!). You'll find it all here.

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Genesis 32: Jacob Gets Himself a Midnight Smack 18:54

3+ y ago18:54

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Josh and Sarah arrive at one of the most pivotal chapters in the whole Bible. What do you do when you suspect your brother still holds a murderous grudge after 20 years? You scheme ... and then you pray A LOT. But be careful. This kind of behavior might get you both beaten up and renamed. In a good way.…

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Genesis 30-31: It's All About Geneticists' Babies 20:48

3+ y ago20:48

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Have you learned in school about dominant and recessive genes? Well, Sarah and Josh bet you don't know you can get rich quick through selective breeding! They're also glad to teach you how you can one-up your sibling in a similar breeding contest among humans. Wait ... just how many babies get made in this episode?…

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Genesis 29: At Least She Has Lovely Eyes 18:11

3+ y ago18:11

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We've heard of people having crushes on their cousins, but this is ridiculous. The second half of our season opens with a rather emotional Jacob falling in love at a well. What is it about wells? Is it the gentle baying of the sheep? Is it the sweaty men moving large stones? And is romance taking the edge off Jacob's deceptive abilities?…

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Genesis 28: Between a Pillow and a Holy Place 14:50

3+ y ago14:50

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Family dynamics are difficult enough in any family, but when there are twins, and each twin has one parent who loves them more? Maybe it's time at least one person removed himself from his family and struck out on his own. Jacob is fleeing to his uncle's place, but something happens along the way, and Sarah and Josh wonder, "Why is the cheating lia…

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Genesis 27: Gimme Back My Blessing! I’m Telling Dad on You! 16:48

3+ y ago16:48

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Josh and Sarah continue the Jacob saga with this heartwarming family story of backstabbing and betrayal. Ah yes, things are only getting more twisted for Abraham's descendants as we enter a third generation of events that could lead to many a doctoral thesis on family systems theory! Also, Josh learns about what it takes to be OK with having been .…

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Genesis 25-26: We Get Our Water from a Well, Actually 18:44

3+ y ago18:44

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Sarah and Josh romp through two chapters of Genesis that are full of generational family dysfunction. But that's not enough -- oh no -- we have to introduce some NEW family dysfunction into the mix! And while we're at it, we have to talk about our nation's future enemies in a way that makes us sound really smart and them really stupid. Wouldn't you…

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Genesis 23-24: Love Before First Sight 19:04

3+ y ago19:04

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In a world (BOOM) where Christmas wears out one of our co-hosts, (BOOM) the desert (BOOM) is a dangerous place. (BOOM) Before this episode is over (BOOM), one of these characters (BOOM) will die! And two others (BOOM) will fall in love before they've even met! (BOOM) (CUE LOUD THEME MUSIC!)

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Genesis 22: Sarah, Did You Know? 17:28

4y ago17:28

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Sarah and Josh are ready for some all-new content in Genesis. Isaac has been born, so everything will be OK now, right? So where could the writers of the Bible story go next to keep this season fresh? Well, if God throws Abraham and Sarah for a loop, they'll know to take God to task for it like they've done before, right? ... Right? ... Um, guys?…

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Genesis 20-21: Haven't We Been Here Before? 17:47

4y ago17:47

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Did the writers of the Bible go on strike at some point? Josh and Sarah notice that most of the plot points in these two chapters are basically repeated material. However, something also happens in this episode without which we would just have to bring the Bible to a close waaaay too early! So criticize the Holy Family all you like for making the s…

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Genesis 19: Everything Is Awful! 18:07

4y ago18:07

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PARENTS: don't let your kids listen to this one without screening it first. This week, Sarah and Josh wade into one of the most abhorrent chapters of biblical violence you can imagine -- not just on a grand scale, but also within one very messed-up family. So if you do listen, listen right through and, whatever you do, don't look back! Otherwise th…

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Genesis 18: That's a Little Personal ... 18:41

4y ago18:41

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If God showed up personally at your door, how would you react? Would you laugh? Would you hide? Would you give God a piece of your mind? All of that happens in this episode to our two protagonists, Abraham and Sarah. Along the way, our hosts Josh and Sarah learn that you probably shouldn't say the Hebrew word for "tent" in front of your grandmother…

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Genesis 16-17: Don't Try This at Home, Kids! 18:21

4y ago18:21

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Sarah and Josh race through "two unpleasant chapters" of slavery, sexism, and private parts. A lot of it turns out to be a lesson in human anatomy. But they also find here the origins of not one, but TWO major world religions ... and hey, look, could God actually be a She?

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Genesis 13-15: I'm Bored. Gimme That Mallet -- Wait, Tar Pits? 17:13

4y ago17:13

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GOOOOOOONGNGNGNGNGNG!!!! When you're reading the Bible and hit something boring, you can always skip ahead. Be careful, though -- you might miss something great. Josh and Sarah cover three chapters today through the careful application of a huge gong. Along the way, they get caught up in inter-tribal squabbles, meet an ancient priest, and experienc…

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Genesis 12: Scrapbookin' It to Egypt and Back 16:44

4y ago16:44

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Josh and Sarah tackle one of the most important chapters in the whole Bible, a chapter that nevertheless gets a little ... weird. Abram and Sarai get a call from God, but next thing you know, they're in Egypt for some reason, and Abram makes a decision that may be detrimental to his marriage.

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Genesis 11: Really Wanna Zigga-Ziggurat-Ah! 15:38

4y ago15:38

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How well do you know the first ten chapters of Genesis? Oh well, Sarah and Josh are skipping them, so read them yourself, and be sure to ask lots and lots of questions! But for now, on to Genesis 11, the final chapter of the most pre-historical section of the Bible, in which the human race gets its Led Zeppelin on.…

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The Book of Esther, Chapters 8-10: Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Twice 15:41

4+ y ago15:41

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At long last, we've reached the conclusion of the story of Esther. But there are still so many words left and so little plot ... what will we do not to get bored? In this episode, Josh tells Sarah about a special trick he knows. Oh, and we learn that Esther has a real bloodthirsty streak!

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The Book of Esther, Chapters 7-8: Why Is Haman Still Hanging Around? 12:01

4+ y ago12:01

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It's time for Esther's second banquet, and while we're at it, are you OK with a little more gallows humor? Josh and Sarah realize that while this is the climax of the story, there's still some action remaining. What's up with royal edicts in Persia being impossible to revoke?

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The Book of Esther, Chapter 6: Just Don't Go Punching People in the Face, OK? 12:29

4+ y ago12:29

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For this episode, you also will need to learn a little song that Sarah teaches Josh, a simple song about the phenomenon of taking pleasure in others' pain. What? Why would good people ever do that?!? Well, you haven't heard this episode yet ...

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The Book of Esther, Chapter 5: Even to the Half of My Kingdom! 14:09

4+ y ago14:09

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It's dinnertime, the wine is flowing, and the king wants to give away half his kingdom ... why would he do that? And Esther isn't rushing to address the threat her people face ... why not? As for Haman -- well, Josh and Sarah wonder what enables bad guys to prosper.

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The Book of Esther, Chapter 4: It'd Sure Be Nice If You'd Decide Not to Kill Me 12:30

4+ y ago12:30

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All the Jews in Persia are slated to be killed! But could it be that Esther has risen to power for just such a time as this? In this episode, Sarah and Josh notice that very often, it's the women in the Bible who are the most courageous.

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The Book of Esther, Chapter 3: No, Really, Don't Bow on My Account 11:42

4+ y ago11:42

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Can you imagine anyone in your government getting upset about just one person refusing to bow, or stand, or kneel or something? Today Josh and Sarah meet Haman of the Agagagagites, the king's chief official, who has a thing for subservience, knows how to manipulate the king, and -- worst of all -- has a lot of money to dedicate to his interests.…

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The Book of Esther, Chapter 2: Are You a '10' Who's Fit to Be a Queen? 13:15

4+ y ago13:15

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'Hot or Not?' Our title character, Myrtle (a/k/a Esther) is forcibly inducted into a yearlong beauty contest -- an ancient Persian reality show in which the contestants keep being eliminated after spending all night with King Ahasuerus. Sarah and Josh think the big reveal must take place after a long commercial break.…

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The Book of Esther, Chapter 1: No, I Will Not Attend Your Six-Month Party 13:01

4+ y ago13:01

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Josh and Sarah kick back a bit for this next project, the story of a young Jewish woman in Persia who suddenly finds herself in an unusual situation. But the title character doesn't show up quite yet. The first task is to snark through a party ... a really, REALLY long party ...

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The Letter to Philemon: You Do Know Slavery Is Bad, Right? 21:52

4+ y ago21:52

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In this one-part special, Sarah and Josh jump into the New Testament to go digging through someone else's mail: a guy named Philemon who gives them a glimpse into the lives of some of the earliest Christians. And guess who's getting snarky this time? The Apostle Paul!

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Ruth, Chapter 4: What Am I Gonna Do with This Extra Shoe? 17:04

4+ y ago17:04

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Intrigue! Xenophobia! Inheritance law! A guy with three shoes! Sudden milk! The ancestor of a future king! The famine in the house of bread has far-reaching consequences, which Sarah and Josh do their best to snarkify in this, the final chapter of the Book of Ruth.

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Ruth, Chapter 3: What's That About Feet? 13:55

4+ y ago13:55

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We assume that our audience knows that adults sometimes snuggle in a very special way. There's a lot of snuggling in this episode, and Josh and Sarah learn about a biblical euphemism that may be part of Ruth and Naomi's nighttime plan. Hey, a woman's got to survive -- but maybe a lot more than survival is possible. Maybe, through some forces as yet…

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Ruth, Chapter 2: Sorry, Mara! 15:31

4+ y ago15:31

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Hey, it turns out Josh and Sarah aren't the only ones getting snarky with the Bible! This episode contains a shout-out to "The Bible LP" by MC Lars, an apology to all girls named Mara, and references to both Hamilton and Blue Oyster Cult. There's also lots of kindness and generosity, which is hard to get snarky about ...…

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Ruth, Chapter 1: Famine in the House of Bread 13:44

4+ y ago13:44

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Fables aren't "fake news" -- they serve a purpose. The ancient Jews were the first to share this story of women who suffered but strove to overcome their circumstances. Josh and Sarah get to know these women ... and the men in their lives who unfortunately kick the bucket in the first few verses.

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Jonah, Chapter 4: That's One Pouty Prophet 10:29

4+ y ago10:29

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Josh and Sarah finish the Book of Jonah together. As they watch the backward biblical prophet grumble and pout outside Nineveh (and laugh AT him, not just with him), they learn things about the history of ancient Judaism that add a whole new layer to the story.

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Jonah, Chapter 3: Oh, Repent, I Suppose. 10:34

4+ y ago10:34

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Prophets talk gloom and doom, right? They say to repent, for the end is near, right? Well ... what if they don't really care about the people they're preaching to? What do they sound like then? Josh and Sarah are learning that Jonah is one weird prophet.

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Jonah, Chapter 2: Get Me Outta This Fish! 9:23

5y ago9:23

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What do you do when you're stuck in a giant fish? Write poems, of course! Duh! Naturally, then, this is the least boring podcast ever about a chapter of the Bible that is nothing but one long poem.

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Jonah, Chapter 1: Gettin' Snarky Wit It 8:41

5y ago8:41

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A dad-and-daughter team takes on the Bible one book at a time. Josh tries to read the Bible to Sarah while she interrupts. But that's OK, because when you're reading the Bible, the best thing you can do is ask lots and lots of questions! ... Even if they're a little bit sarcastic.