Best Daniel McClellan Podcasts (2025)

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While You Were Waiting (DawnCheré Wilkerson) 49:38

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Are you feeling stuck in the waiting, wondering if God still sees you? The wait isn’t wasted, it’s where God does some of His best work. He’s preparing you, shaping you, and positioning you for purpose. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: www.elevationchurch.org/giving/ Scripture Reference…

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Bibliomancy! The Biblical Dance with the Devil? 1:08:37

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For episode 116, we're venturing into the spooky world of divination! Many a Christian pastor has railed against this practice, but what if the medium used for divining isn't a rod or a stick, but THE BIBLE ITSELF!? Does that take the curse off it? Make it worse? Will it work to provide other-worldly guidance in your life? Is it forbidden? We... we…

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Allow Joy To Reintroduce Himself (Pastor Tauren Wells) 55:09

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Real joy doesn’t come from circumstances, it comes from Jesus. God isn’t withholding joy from you; He’s inviting you to find it right where you are. If you're looking for joy in hard times, start here. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: www.elevationchurch.org/giving/ Scripture References…

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Episode 112: Wash Your Own Feet! 53:44

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This week we're getting all apocryphal, and diving headlong into Maccabees. Specifically, we're discussing the story of a mother and her sons in 2 Maccabees, chapter 7. This is the inspiring (?) tale of a family defying tyranny by refusing to eat, and all being brutally murdered for their trouble. And while the story itself is quite harrowing (and …

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How Many Penises are on the Bayeux Tapestry? 39:43

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This week, on Archaeoscoop episode 3, it's all about the peen! Historical peen, that is. How many penises are on the Bayeux Tapestry? The answer may surprised you. Many thanks to Marc from Archaeosoup for guest hosting!By Michelle Franklin

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The God Of Pieces 54:33

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The devil wants to keep you overwhelmed by your situation, but God wants to show you how to deal with it piece by piece. And as you learn to praise God for the piece you have, you’ll experience the peace you’ve been praying for. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: www.elevationchurch.org/g…

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Stone Age Scotland, Greek Alphabet Older than Thought, Ainu Remains, York Gladiators 28:08

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New in Archaeology news, part of Archaeoscoop! Stone Age Skye, Greek Alphabet Older than Thought, Ainu Remains Returned & Lion Bit York Gladiator?By Michelle Franklin

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Episode 111: Just the Tip? 1:03:54

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Well kids, this one's a doozy! This week we're talking about a controversial Biblical practice that is still done by many today (and the truth is that it should probably be more controversial than it is). That's right, this week we're talking circumcision! It's such a strange practice, if you think about it, cutting off a piece of your child's fles…

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Iron Age fabric, Tudor cheese, Roman horses, and a tiny phallus on Archaeoscoop 20:26

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This time on Legends and Lectures is a sample episode of Archaeoscoop, a collaboration news programme part of Archaeosoup. Marc tells us about the latest discoveries in archaeology, history, and anthropology. There is also a dog.By Michelle Franklin

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Hold Your Peace (Pastor Holly Furtick) 45:28

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Peace isn’t passive, it’s practiced. Trouble is real, but God has given you everything you need to hold onto peace when life feels overwhelming. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: www.elevationchurch.org/giving/ Scripture References: Philippians 4, verses 6-9 John 16, verse 33 Ephesians 6…

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Episode 110: God's Swear Jar 1:05:06

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Remember when you were a kid, and your parents told you not to used certain words, but then sometimes THEY would use those words, and you didn't think that was ok because it seemed like a double-standard, but there was nothing you could do because they were big and you were small so you secretly said those words with your friends as a rebellion, bu…

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All You've Got To Do Is Don’t 1:01:59

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We all find ourselves in seasons when we feel like we don’t have what it takes, and we don’t know what to do. But don’t be afraid or discouraged, because God isn’t late — He’s working according to His timing. Don’t lose hope, and don’t give up. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: www.eleva…

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Episode 109: The Heart of Pharaoh 56:52

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Have you ever been confused about why Easter happens when it happens? End of March? Mid April? July? And as if it's not already complicated enough, the eastern church celebrates on a different day than the western church. Except the days that they don't... Thank goodness for our phone calendars, because without them, none of us would have any idea …

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All Those Times You Didn’t See 59:17

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The efforts you make when no one’s watching are the ones God uses to shape you. Just because you don't see the outcome yet doesn’t mean He’s ignoring you; He's positioning you. Keep showing up while you wait. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: 1 Samuel 3, verses 1-11 1 Samuel 4, verse…

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Episode 108: "Biblical" Marriage 1:06:54

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The Bible Says So with Dan McClellan 1:35:01

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By Michelle Franklin

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This Might Be My God Moment 51:34

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Are you standing over a situation that’s too big for you? If you feel like your hope, logic, and options are at a dead end, pay attention because this might be your “my God moment.”.By Elevation Church

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Episode 107: Immigrant Apocalypse with Yii-Jan Lin 56:45

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The way many people talk about immigration in the United States, you'd assume that it was an apocalyptic event. And actually, many of the most extreme voices in our society are literally saying as much. But this is not the first time American immigration has been linked to Biblical apocalypse. This week, we're bringing in Dr. Yii-Jan Lin, whose new…

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The Origins of Easter Traditions 49:42

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By Michelle Franklin

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Follow The Evidence (Chet Pete) 42:15

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What you’re going through will not define you. When doubt tries to distort your perspective, follow the evidence that says you’re seen, chosen, and still a part of God’s plan. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: John 20, verses 1-8 Matthew 28, verse 2 John 11, verse 39…

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Episode 106: Usurer Error 1:00:56

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It's a sin so egregious that Christians weren't allowed to do it, BY LAW, for centuries! But now? Totally fine. Everybody participates. No big deal at all! The next time you meet a Bible literalist who is certain that you have to follow the laws of the Bible to the letter, but who is also pretty excited about capitalism, ask them about usury, and w…

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When God Says Let Go 1:05:31

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Is your faith being tested? If you’ve been waiting on the details of what God has next, remember that God doesn’t give a test without a lesson first, so if He’s calling you to let go of something, you can trust He’s already provided you with what you’ll need to take that step.By Elevation Church

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Episode 105: Wandering in the Wilderness with Angela Roskop Erisman 1:05:54

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Anybody want to take a long walk in the desert? Well, this week we've brought in Angela Roskop Erisman to guide us through the wilderness! In her new book, The Wilderness Narratives: Religion, Politics, and Biblical Interpretation, Dr Erisman discusses the exodus as you may not have heard it discussed before. Far from being the actual writings of a…

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When God Gets Ready 1:02:01

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People label, but God names. You don’t have to chase identity or earn worth, because you’ve always been called, loved, and set apart for something more. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Galatians 1, verses 11-20 Acts 9, verses 3-6 Genesis 17, verses 3-5 Genesis 32, verse 28 Matthew …

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The Lord Will Lighten Your Load 1:08:32

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When you’ve been hurt, it can be hard to keep hoping. But God wants to lift the weight you’ve been carrying today. Learn from the life of Israel (Jacob, Jacob), how God will give you a strategy to unburden your heart and move forward. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Genesis 45, ver…

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Episode 104: Hey Jude 1:06:12

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This week, we don't want to make it bad, so we're going to take a sad song and make it better. The book of Jude may only be one chapter, but it's jam-packed with stuff for this show to talk about. Who wrote it, and when? Who was it written to? What grumblers is it mad about? We'll attempt to answer all these questions and more. Then, speaking of gr…

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Alternate History with Harry Turtledove 1:04:05

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By Michelle Franklin

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Episode 103: The Pastor Skeptic 1:11:15

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This week we welcome "deep skeptic" pastor Jeremy Steele to the show. Jeremy has spent recent years building an online congregation of people who don't feel seen or understood by the traditional church. He's here to tell us about life as a pastor, how he gathered his flock, and why people who are deconstructing the theologies they were raised with …

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A Recipe For Resentment 1:02:18

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If you’ve been feeling pulled in every direction, it might be time to pivot. God isn’t asking you to do everything — He’s asking you to stay close to Him. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Luke 10, verses 38-42 Luke 6, verses 12-16 John 11, verses 21-23…

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Episode 102: The Dave Ramsey Takedown 58:03

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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the big fight! In the red corner: personal finance guru and guy who makes millions by making poorer people feel bad about their debt, Dave "how's your retirement fund looking?" Ramsey. And in the blue corner: with a much lighter pocketbook but much heavier t-shirt collection, Dan "alright let's see it" McClellan. Wh…

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Japan and Language with Dr Wes Robertson 1:39:16

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By Michelle Franklin

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Time To Rise & Shine (Larry Brey) 43:49

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Shame can keep us sitting down in failure, wondering, “How did I get here?” But God wants to help us stand back up and step into our purpose.By Elevation Church

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Episode 101: The Slave Bible 1:04:58

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Christians have had a missionary zeal since the beginning. From the dawn of Christianity, the mandate to share the "good news" has been a central theme of Christian life. But what is a Christian to do when it is clear that the audience they want to share the gospel with would react poorly to much of what's in the Bible? Well, at least in one case, …

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How To Surrender To God (Jabin Chavez) 50:28

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God isn’t afraid of your struggle. In fact, He’s inviting you to face it, because He knows what’s on the other side. Stop running, hold onto Him, and let Him change you from the inside out. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Genesis 32, verses 24-31 Genesis 31, verse 31 Matthew 4, ver…

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Episode 100: Give Me Your Slave! 1:02:22

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Come celebrate round numbers with us as we embark on our 100th episode of Data Over Dogma! And what, you might ask, are we doing to mark this grand event? Have we carefully crafted a clips show looking back on the best moments of the last 100 weeks? Have we mindfully chosen topics that relate to the number 100? Well, no. No we haven't. It's just a …

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Move It To The Middle 1:03:23

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Stressed, insecure, and stuck — that’s how Moses felt, too. But that wasn’t the end of his story, and it’s not yours, either. It’s just the middle. There’s hope past this chapter, and it’s found by shifting your focus back to God. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Exodus 3, verses 1-…

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Episode 99: Why Can't You Be Like Your Brother? 1:03:10

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If you think you had it rough living in your sibling's shadow, just imagine how James, the brother of Jesus must've felt! Well, today James gets his due. We'll discuss who he was, what he did, and what it might mean theologically, that Jesus wasn't an only child. Then, if you listened to this show for more than a few episodes, you're likely to have…

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The Prayer That Repairs 1:06:28

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Don’t be so confused about the noise around you that you can’t hear the God who made you. When you’re faced with a struggle you didn’t see coming, remember that Jesus is already praying for you, and His prayer is stronger than any attack. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Luke 22, ve…

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Episode 98: Did Jesus Go to Hell? 1:00:35

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Jesus went to hell! Briefly. He gave the place a look-see after he died, and then left to go be resurrected. Or at least that's the claim that some theologies make. Where did the idea that Jesus visited hell come from? Is it Biblical? I mean, it would have to be, wouldn't it? People wouldn't just make up something like that long after the Bible had…

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New Number Same Name 59:36

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If you’re looking at what’s next and feeling nervous, remember this: What God has done in your life is only the foundation, not the finish line. He’s a creative God, still at work in ways you’re not expecting. Let go of your plan so God can show you His purpose.By Elevation Church

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Episode 97: The Neighborhood of Make-Believe 1:01:29

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Would you be mine, could you be mine, won't you be my neighbor? If you know that song, then you know that at least one person understood Jesus' answer to the lawyer. Far fewer seem to now. But that's in the second half of our show! First, we're exploring some imaginative pretending that would almost be cute if so many people hadn't taken it serious…

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Imbolc, Brigid's Day, Candlemas, and Groundhog Day 44:24

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Look Forward Not Far 59:29

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We all go through times when we’re looking ahead, and our future looks uncertain. We want clarity, but instead, God gives us the courage to move forward in faith. It’s in these moments we learn not to be driven by what’s easy but to be pulled forward by purpose. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture…

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With God There’s Always A Meanwhile (Lysa TerKeurst) 47:52

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When life feels discouraging, it’s easy to wonder how God is at work. But even in the midst of pain and rejection, God is preparing you for something greater. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Genesis 50, verse 20 Genesis 37, verses 2-4, 18-20 Genesis 39, verses 2-4, 6-7 Genesis 40, …

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Episode 96: "Render Unto Caesar" with Congressperson Eric Swalwell 57:54

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This week we're talking government on the Data Over Dogma show, and woof! It's a doozy! First, we're going into the belly of the beast and talking to and actual, honest-to-goodness United States congressperson. Eric Swalwell has a D next to his name, which, if you ask some in our country, means he's a godless communist. In fact, he's a professed Ch…

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Episode 95: Uh-Oh, Jericho 58:21

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"Hey- it sure is raining a lot, do you have a boat?" "No, but I *Noah* guy." That's right, on this week's episode of Data Over Dogma, we're going diluvian all up in here. It's the story of Noah and the great... vinyard? Here's the twist: It seems that the account of Noah we get in our version of Genesis may not be exactly what we were told it was! …

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What is Pseudoarchaeology? 1:17:00

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By Michelle Franklin

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When You Just Can’t Win 57:52

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If you’re feeling stuck in a cycle of defeat, remember that God’s promises are guaranteed but not automatic. Keep consistently showing up and praising Him for the victories He’s given you, because more are on the way. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Deuteronomy 20, verses 1,…

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Episode 94: Getting to Gnow the Gnostics 1:03:17

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Sometimes on this show, big ten-dollar words show up like apotropaic or etiology or deuterocanonical, where, unless you're pretty well-versed in this stuff, you may not know what we're talking about (ok fine- you may not know what Dan M is talking about). This week we're tackling two ten-dollar concepts in one show, so buckle in and bust out twenty…

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Being a Medievalist with Danièle Cybulskie 1:15:45

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By Michelle Franklin