The Bob Siegel Show

Did Jesus Really Tell Us to Drink His Blood and Eat His Body?

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob demonstrates from Scripture how Jesus' words intended as allegory have been taken literally by some in their beliefs about communion.

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Did Jesus Really Claim to Be God?

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob refutes the popular talking point that the idea of the Trinity came up years later in church history and is not actually taught in the New Testament.

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When God Calms the Storms in Our Lives

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:22:04 +0000

Bob begins by talking about the two miraculous incidents on the Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked on water and calmed the storm. He then goes on to talk about other kinds of storms, sometimes involving other people, that come up in our lives.

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Did Jesus Violate the Sabbath?

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob explains how Jesus, in healing on the Sabbath, was not disobeying the actual written law of Moses, but rather, an oral tradition amongst the rabbis of his day. Bob then talks about whether the Biblical Sabbath is applicable for New Testament times.

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Tact With Evangelism: The Example of Jesus

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob expounds upon Jesus' talk with the Samaritan woman in John 4, showing how a knowledge of the history and customs reveals more than meets the eye about the significance of this conversation. Bob then goes on to talk about the example Jesus showed regarding the use of tact during evangelism presentations.

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Asking God For a Sign: When is it OK or not OK?

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:47:49 +0000

Sometimes Jesus rebuked people when they asked for signs. At other times, He encouraged watching for signs. Bob examines several Bible passages to show when this is appropriate or inappropriate.
Also:
-Did the demonic world know ahead of time that Jesus would pay for our sins on the cross or were they surprised?
-More responses to audio clips from skeptics

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Defending the Accuracy of Scripture

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob's producer Brendan Thomas plays more audio comments of atheist attacks on the Bible from the Internet and Bob responds.

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The Problem With Hero Worship in the Church

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Starting with a rebuke from John the Baptist, Bob reviews Biblical commands about placing our trust in God rather than putting our human leaders on too high a pedestal.

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Why Accepting Christ is More Than Mere Belief

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob shows from Scripture how accepting Jesus is not mere intellectual belief but a response to the Spirit of God who makes Christ known.

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What Does it Mean to Be Born Again?

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob expounds upon the first conversation Jesus had with Nicodemus and the words "You must be born again." He then goes to other Scripture on the subject talking about our relationship with the Holy Spirit and the promise of a future resurrection in heaven.

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The Presence of God in the Temples of Israel

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:22:39 +0000

Description: Bob traces the history of God's temples from the time of Solomon to the rebuilding after Jews returned from Babylon to the expansion under King Herod.

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Jesus' First Public Miracle

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:06:15 +0000

Bob discusses the implications of Jesus changing water into wine and then goes on to take additional Bible questions from listeners.

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Bob addresses several questions related to John the Baptist

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Was he Elijah returned?

Why was Jesus baptized by John when Jesus had no sin to repent of?

Does ancient history outside the New Testament corroborate the existence of John?

Was John part of the Essene community?

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Are There Occasions For Christians to Speak More Forcefully?

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

While emphasizing friendliness and gentleness as a general rule in evangelism, Bob nevertheless points out the occasional exception to the rule called “tough love.”

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The Languages of the Bible

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob starts out by completing a discussion from last week about John's usage of the Greek word 'logos'. He then goes on to challenge the popular assumption that Jesus spoke Aramaic rather than Hebrew.

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Jesus: Incarnation in New Testament, Pre-Incarnation in Old Testament

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob explores the famous opening to John's gospel where Jesus, as the second person of the Trinity, is called "the WORD of God." Bob also expounds upon similar terminology in Old Testament divine encounters.

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Does the Idea of Life on Other Worlds Go Along With the Bible?

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:01:02 +0000

Bob answers a question about the possibility of life on other planets and how that would relate to biblical truth.

Also: Did Moses really write the first five books of the Bible?-Why are there churches who reject biblical teaching?

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Why Was Cain Afraid of Meeting Other People?

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

If Can was the first child of Eve, why was he afraid that his banishment would bring him to other people? Where did these other people come from?

Other Questions:
Does the Book of Enoch belong in the Bible?
Are Mormons true Christians?

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Is it Wrong for Christians to Get Tattoos?

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

In addition to the subject of tattoos, Bob takes other questions including what the Bible means by the term "Sons of God," and why Jesus needed to pray to the Father if they are co-equally God.

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More Responses to So-Called Bible Inaccuracy

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob’s producer Brendan plays more clips off the Internet, many from people who feel they have disproven the truth of Christianity and one from a liberal Christian who tries to defend open borders. Other subjects include questions such as, “If Jesus was co-equally God, why did He need to pray?”

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The Rights We Are Called to Give Up as Christians

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Starting with Paul as an example, Bob discusses giving up things that in and of themselves may be good but should nevertheless be sacrificed for the greater good.

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Christian Lifestyle Disagreements: Past and Present

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob goes through some passages in the New Testament where Paul gave advice on how to deal with questions such as whether or not it was permissible to eat meat that had once been sacrificed to pagan idols. This moves into a discussion of present day practices that Christians hold varying opinions about such as drinking alcohol, watching R rated movies, etc.

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Can We Lose Our Salvation? Part Two

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob concludes a Bible study he began on last week’s show reconciling two sets of Bible verses supposedly in tension with each other, some describing the born again relationship with Jesus that can never be lost, others describing a temporary, probationary relationship.

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Can Born Again Christians Lose Their Salvation?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:48:26 +0000

Bob begins a talk about the question of eternal security which concludes next week.

ALSO: A common atheist talking point claims that Hitler was a Christian. Bob responds.

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Surviving the Scrutiny of Honest Academia: More on the Resurrection

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob continues a discussion about the historicity of the resurrection, keying in today on Jewish and Roman witnesses!

ALSO: From Bob’s diary of his trip to Israel: The ruins of Caesarea: How they speak volumes.

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Is the Resurrection of Christ Really a Fact of History?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob puts forth a historical case for the resurrection of Jesus, showing how alternative explanations of his missing body fall short. Bob also provides evidence for the credibility and accuracy of the New Testament.

ALSO: How do I know that when the chips are down, I will not let God down?

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Is God Non-Binary? And Other Questions

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Clips from Bible skeptics and others who seek to re-interpret the Bible are played. Bob responds.

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How Christians Should Live

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Bob comments on Paul's list of Christian virtues in Romans 12, showing what it meant to obey those in New Testament times and comparing it to today's church.

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Is God Done With Israel?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:31:41 +0000

The Bible talks about a spiritual Israel (the church) but also teaches that God is not done with physical Israel. Bob explains.

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Does God Really Predestine Who Will or Will Not Be Saved?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:07:09 +0000

Bob critiques the Five Points of Calvinism, a theology that teaches election and predestination. Bob shows how on some matters Calvinists are partially correct, but he also balances certain verses with a proper biblical context showing human free will.

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Do the Old and New Testaments Portray the Same God?

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Continuing from last week Bob addresses questions about the way God is portrayed in each Testament.

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What Does it Mean to Be Adopted by God?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Bob starts by talking about ancient adoption in the Roman world and how these images would have been in the minds of Christians when Paul wrote them and compared this to being adopted as children of God.

ALSO: Bob answers a listener who does not like the way God is portrayed in Old Testament books such as Exodus.

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Respectful Dialogue With a Skeptic

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Bob welcomes back Zak Kroger who came on his show often years ago for friendly discussion/debate about atheism, theism, and Christianity.

They catch up on the latest trends in atheist organizations and the Evangelical movement. There is also some conversation about a case for the existence of God from the starting point of questioning the origin of human consciousness.

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Excuses for Sin

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Bob discusses the sad idea held by some in the church that repentance from sin is not necessary for salvation and challenges this view with Scripture.

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Is it Fair that I Inherited a Sin Nature for Something Adam Did?

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Bob explains (based on Romans 5) that what Adam did in the garden, any one of us would have done.

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Is God Still Dealing With the Nation of Israel?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

While acknowledging Paul's description of the church as the new Israel, Bob shows how Paul also reminded people that God still works with physical, national Israel.

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Defining Sin and Sin Nature

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Bob discusses the Biblical definition of sin and the origin of sin in a fallen world.

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Can Christians Lose Their Salvation? Part Two

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Bob concludes his talk from last week.

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Is it possible for Born Again Christians to Lose Their Salvation?

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Bob begins a series showing Bible verses in tension with each other, some making it clear that we cannot lose our salvation, others suggesting that we can.

ALSO: Bob addresses the outrageous but popular atheist talking point that Adolph Hitler was a Christian.

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Discussion of Suffering: Part Two

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Bob continues a talk from last week offering advice based on Scripture for times we are going through personal trials.

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Why Does a Loving God Allow Suffering?

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:15:00 +0000

Bob gives Biblical reasons why suffering is in the world.

Also: Bob and his wife Dana discuss Christmas family movies.

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Interview With a Christian Illustrator

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Dana Siegel co-hosts with Bob. Together, they interview Ray Christiansen, illustrator of The Dangerous Christmas Ornament Coloring Book.

For several years now, Bob Siegel’s novel, The Dangerous Christmas Ornament, has been loved by children and adults of all ages. Written as an entertaining fantasy-adventure, the story also includes important moral lessons which have encouraged teachers and church youth pastors to include the book in their programs! Helping out with such objectives, Bob teamed up with talented artist Ray Christiansen to provide a fun, companion coloring book. Each page reflects a key scene from the story, along with a relevant Scripture verse.

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Why is the book of Enoch not included in the Bible?

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Bob discusses two Bible related topics. The Book of Enoch and a recent archaeology find that gives credibility to the story of David and Goliath.

ALSO: Bob’s producer Brendan Thomas shares his favorite and least favorite Christmas songs and carols. Needless to say, Bob responds with some opinion of his own.

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How Will God Judge Those Who Never Heard the Gospel?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Will everyone get a chance to hear the Gospel of Jesus? This is one of three topics on today’s show.

ALSO:

-The 3 Questions of Socrates Part Three

-How the Dead Sea Scrolls corroborate Scripture

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When God Allows Suffering

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Bob takes a question from a guest regarding the Book of Job

ALSO: Questions we can ask our skeptical friends (Continued from last week)

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Variety of Bible Questions

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:21:39 +0000

Bob answers several interesting questions:

-Is drinking alcohol a sin?

-Does the Bible say anything about dinosaurs?

-Do pets go to heaven?-Does the Bible condemn tattoos?

ALSO: Bob begins a new series about questions Christians can ask their skeptical friends.

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The True Gospel and the False Gospel

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Bob points out how repentance is often left out of the Gospel message

Also:

-Does God forgive suicide?

-What does the Bible say about inter-racial marriage?

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Different Arguments For the Existence of God

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Bob shares various arguments for the existence of God showing their strengths and weaknesses and then offers what he considers the best arguments.

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Why Do Christians Go Through Persecution?

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Bob reviews early Christian persecution in the first few centuries and examines Jesus' predictions about persecution.

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Why is Jesus Called the Begotten Son?

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:04:31 +0000

If Jesus pre-existed for all of eternity, why is He called "begotten?"

ALSO: Bob responds to the false accusation that the Bible condones rape and shows how this baseless charge takes Scripture out of context.

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Does the Bible Really Portray a Talking Snake?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:55:08 +0000

Bob discusses the identity of Satan and shows how the term “serpent” meant something much different than we realize.

Answering Smug Skeptics

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 01:27:25 +0000

Bob’s producer Brendan Thomas plays some clips off the Internet of challenges to the credibility of the Bible from a variety of skeptics. Bob responds to them one at a time.

Topics include:

-Faith vs evidence

-How could a loving God send people to hell?

-Miracles

-Why can’t there be many Gods?

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The Moral Objections to Christianity

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:47:50 +0000

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