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In this Bible Story, Jacob flees the service of Laban. However, Laban would not let Jacob go but eventually, the two make peace and Laban sends Jacob on his way. This story is inspired by Genesis 31:17-55. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.

Today's Bible verse is Genesis 31:21 from the King James Version.

Episode 22: After many years of service and attempts by Laban to trick his son-in-law, Jacob gained enough wealth to return back to his family in Cannan. But through his brother-in-law’s desire to kill him, Laban rushes to stop him on the way. With God’s warning, Jacob can prepare and confront Laban and the rest of the family.

Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.

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Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max Bard

Producer: Ben Gammon

Hosted by: Pastor Jack Graham

Music by: Andrew Morgan Smith

Bible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn

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In this Bible Story, Jacob marries Leah and Rachel and has 12 sons and 1 daughter. Jacob, in search of a new beginning with his family, leaves Laban and ventures back to Canaan. This story is inspired by Genesis 29-31. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.

Today's Bible verse is Genesis 30:4 from the King James Version.

Episode 21: After working seven years for Laban, in exchange for the privilege of marrying Rachel, Jacob is given her older sister Leah instead. Tricked and taken advantage of, Jacob agrees to work another seven years for Rachel. During these years of service, strife arises between the two sisters and their maids. Their lives become a competition of who can get the love of their husband and who can bear the most children for him.

Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.

Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.

Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.

This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.

Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.

Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max Bard

Producer: Ben Gammon

Hosted by: Pastor Jack Graham

Music by: Andrew Morgan Smith

Bible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Bible Story, Jacob is affirmed by the Lord that he would be blessed as his father Isaac was. Upon arrival, Jacob met Rachel, and immediately fell in love. Jacob is tricked into marrying Laban’s older daughter, Leah, before marrying Rachel. This story is inspired by Genesis 28:1-29:29. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.

Today's Bible verse is Genesis 29:10 from the King James Version.

Episode 20: In fear for his life, Jacob flees from his brother by going to the home country of his mother. On the way there, he has a vision from God in which He reaffirms the promise He made to his grandfather Abraham. When Jacob finally arrives in Paddan-Aram, he meets Rachel and immediately falls in love with her.

Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.

Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.

Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.

This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.

Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.

Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max Bard

Producer: Ben Gammon

Hosted by: Pastor Jack Graham

Music by: Andrew Morgan Smith

Bible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. What’s up players! We have been released from the longest season ever, rejoice!
2. Question: In light of Tino being caught with his shirt unbuttoned and on his phone…and looking embarrassed. What is the most embarrassing situation anyone has ever walked in on you at?
3. 2 minute recap.
4. Concept 1: Tino says he thought their engagement was over, Nicole says that was never the case. What are our thoughts? 
   1. Did they do Tino dirty with the Aven thing?
5. Concept 2: They hoodwinked us with the whole Gabby and her dude. We thought it was going to go south, but they ended up together. Thoughts on their story arc? Will they be together for a long time?
6. Concept 3: What do we think about Zach as Bachelor?
   1. What was up with Jesse Palmer’s comment at the end, “we hear you bachelor nation and we are listening?”
7.  Wildcard: Zach, Clayton and Jesse are triplets. And honestly Sean Lowe who I met on Tuesday could be their brother. Why are they so boring with The Bachelor casting. I blame middle America.
8. Lessons learned
9. Shoutout city: Calgary, Alberta
10. Announcement for Bachelor in Paradise!
11. Good bye!

Kate and Marcie break down (one of?) the most dramatic Bachelorette finales ever!

First off, Kate admits her defeat - Marcie was right about Tino and Kate was wrong. Very wrong. But Rachel is not looking too great either...

Listen in as we compare the Rachel/Tino breakup to the Becca/Arie breakup and discuss Rachel threatening to take her ring off, if one kiss is cheating - or could you work it out if you really wanted to? - and so much more!

Plus, we dig into Gabby and Erich's relationship (will it last? why didn't ABC address certain things? where are they living now?) and the new Bachelor, Zach, who we certainly aren't thrilled with. What a mess of a season...

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1. Welcome!
2. Question: What do we think Tino’s crazy hobbies are? What is your crazy hobby?
3. Two minute recap: Ugh
4. Concept 1: How is it the finale and I still don’t know the difference between Zach and Erich?
5. Concept 2: Difference of the Dads. Big Tony is a parody, Patrick is exactly what you would expect Gabby’s dad to be like.
6. Concept 3: Do you want to be engaged and have a wedding or do you want to be married and have a relationship?
7. Host 2 wildcard topic: apologies. Erich. Jason. Aven. 
8. Lessons learned
9. Town shout out Ames because my sister is now listening 
10. Sign off

1. Welcome! We come to you ready to chat after only 4 hours of fantasy suites on the Bachelorette this week. 
2. Question: Where are you unwilling to sleep? 
3. Two minute recap: We are reminded, frequently, over the course of Monday and Tuesday night that Rachel and Gabby were hurt by Clayton during the fantasy suite episodes. 
   1. First up, Erich and Gabby. They both declare love for each other. Not-a-metaphor of a date, they take a jump into the water. Gabby is scared then eventually jumps. They have a meaningful conversation while the television screen blacks out Gabby’s butt and then they go to the fantasy suite.
   2.  Rachel chooses to start fantasy suites with Aven. Half of her date with Aven is actually an interview between Jesse and Tino about how much Tino can’t handle the idea of Rachel with anyone else. And I guess he should be worried because after the fantasy suite rachel says Aven is the “full package” Twice.
   3. Next we watch Tino and Rachel. They basically avoid talking about the whole his parents situation until dinner. Then he’s like, nah they like you and if we get engaged they will come around. Somehow Rachel’s like that’ll do. Then Tino says I love you and Rachel says I love you too (WHAT!) and they go to their hotel room. 
   4. Gabby and Jonny’s day is short. They have fun then Jonny’s like yeah, I’m not really ready to settle down. Gabby walks away to think. Then they break up. Then we see glimpses of Jason saying about the same thing as Jonny. Hold on Gabby…
   5. Then Erich comes in and not knowing that this whole thing is totally unrolling in his favor, he has to go and say i dont know how I feel about you sleeping with other people. Then they pause the episdoe for Tuesday
   6. Night two starts with Gabby and Erich on the bridge. Their conversation ends awkwardly.
   7. Jason and Gabby. They go on a date and it seems to be going well. But Gabby feels like she’s grasping for something that isn’t there and Jason– like what is he doing. Finally he comes clean and explains that he’s not ready for an engagement. Gabby tries hard to make it about the show and him being quiet. They go to the fantasy suite and then wake up in separate rooms. Eventually I guess he realized that he just doesn’t want to relationship with Gabby. 
   8. Rachel and Zach. They are super nerdy together and boring. So boring. They go to fantasy suites. It is awkward. Like what happened there. Zach says that she grilled him about being ready and then kept questioning his age. 
   9. We see Rachel and her guys getting ready for the rose ceremony. Zach is mad. He pulls her aside. WHAT WILL HAPPEN! 
   10. Gabby tells Erich he’s the only one and they say I love you. 
   11. Then the weirdest most annoying ending. They just stop the episode and Jesse is all like you need to prepare yourself. Good god. Just shorten the episodes. Get this done in one hour and spare us all.
4. Concept 1: Was Erich testing Gabby? He knew what he signed up for, are his concerns justified?
5. Concept 2: Jesse Palmer: Let’s talk about his listening and advice giving skills.
6. Concept 3: Leading people on. Did Jason lead on Gabby? Did Rachel lead on Zach?
7. Host 2 wildcard topic: I want one of the guys to decide they want to marry the other principle (so Gabby’s guy decides he wants Rachel/Nicole or vice versa). Would he be in the wrong? In the real world, when has a significant other of a friend crossed from “I could date them” to “I am crossing a friend line?” 
8. Lessons learned
9. City Shoutout: Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna - Piacenza - Wikipedia
10. Sign off

Kate and Marcie are back to recap Gabby and Rachel's Fantasy Suites in Mexico!

We start off by discussing the whiplash of switching back and forth between Gabby and Rachel's dates, Tino's red flags and what Erich and Gabby talked about in private that he later brought up in front of the cameras.

Then we get into Jason and Gabby's heartbreaking (and confusing) goodbye. Was Jason in the wrong? Did he know what he was signing up for by going on The Bachelorette?

And of course, we go over what could have gone wrong between Rachel and Zach in the Fantasy Suites. Is Zach telling America Rachel is fake? Was it a political or religious conversation that went wrong?

Follow us on Instagram and let us know your theories! @BacheloretteBuds

1. Welcome!
2. If you had to dump a food substance on yourself on live TV, what would you choose?
3. 2ish minute recap!
4. Why was there minimal drama on the men tell all? I mean they argued a little, but really it was pretty blah. 
5. What did we think about Nate? He said he didn’t tell previous women about his daughter because he wanted to shield her. THoughts? He also, dip, dodge, ducked, dived, and dodged questions about if he was cheating. Thoughts on his reasoning?
6. Mario seemed to think that Gabby did him dirty. What are our thoughts on how Gabby broke stuff off with Mario? Should she have done it a different way?
7. Wild Card: Billy Eichner and/or Salem, Mass
8. Lessons learned
9. City shoutout Salem Mass.
10. THanks!

Kate and Marcie discuss the flop that was the Men Tell All...and the 'life-changing' announcement. Hell of a marketing ploy by Virgin Voyages!

Plus, we dig into Aven's medicore Hometown date, our predictions for Gabby and Rachel's final roses, that Bachelor In Paradise preview and Nate's great PR from ABC.

Do you think Nate is our next Bachelor? Let us know on Instagram! @BacheloretteBuds

1. Welcome! Our school year started and It’s hooooometowns! 
2. Question: The episode begins in NOLA! What is your must have food item from NOLA?  
3. Two minute recap: Gabby and Jason go to NOLA. He introduces Gabby to his dad who is adorable and weepy and I love him. Then he meets  more of his family and they love Gabby. Then Jason drops that he can’t see himself getting engaged. The memes are coming from him. Normal? Honest? Dude, do you know what show you are on? Side note: I love how his parents are like, get engaged and later on we get, well, the opposite. Next up is Rachel and Zach in Anaheim. All this plane stuff: yo, it is so weird to me that there all these work themes dates. Its like when you dream about working. No. This is a date, I’m not clocking in. Zach’s family is a little more reserved about the Bachelorette process and asked some pointed questions. Then they watch videos of Zach and Rachel making out. Weird right? Next in line is Gabby and Jonny in Palm Beach. Y’all I’ve lived in all these placesJonny’s family is pretty; they have a white couch- which I apparently think makes you rich. They like Gabby. And, of course, Jonny isn’t ready for a proposal either. His dad says, go for it. Poor Gabby gets  I’m not ready for a proposal and people are declaring their love for Nicole. What gives?. So Gabby and Johnny makeout on a sunset cruise. Wasn’t he just living on a cruise ship? Next, Rachel and Tyler head to Wildwood, NJ. I’ve never lived here. Fun side note, they haven’t had a one-on-one yet. Tyler is hyped. He is playful. A kid on the raddest playground. But Rachel is “it is getting serious.” Tyler says he is in love. Rachel is like,  whoah dawg I’m not sure i want to meet your family. Tyler has to tell his family on camera that he got dumped. Dang. These producers work hard.  After that we need something happy, right? So here comes Gabby and Erich off to visit his terminal ill father. As an ICU nurse, Gabby handled  things well but  dang that is a big thing to walk into. Erich tells Gabby he is  falling in love with her. Finally.  Confession,  his name is spelled stupid and so is his hair but I find him attractive. Hate me.  The final hometown is Rachel and Tino. It should be  perfect given their connection  right? Nope his family is not on board with this. Yiikes. Rachel is obs upset. Can it work now with  her beloved Tino! 
4. Concept 1: Do you think you would be a “support whatever decision you make” parent or a “this is big and  this show is weird, run!” parent? Does the approach family’s take matter?
5. Concept 2: What to do when someone says “I love you” and you just ain’t there.
6. Concept 3:  Whoa did you see that preview? No Gabby.  What are your predictions?
7. Host 2 wildcard topic: What is the appropriate amount of time to wait until getting engaged?
   1. Average length between 2-3 years
   2. Engagement 12-18 months
   3. 5ish years total meeting to marriage
8. City Shout OUt: Tinton Falls, New Jersey
9. Lessons learned
10. Sign off

1. Welcome!
2. If you had to be slapped in the face by any animal (think the fish slap) which would be the worst to get smoked with?
3. Breakdown, bros!
4. Gabby seems at crossroads on if she wants to have children. Obviously, dating Nate would mean she would have a bonus child to start. What do we think about having to make that decision early on? Do you need to know right away, can you wait and decide as you keep going?
5. Tino really seemed to think he deserved the rose for his performance. Lets on pack that. 
   1. Did he?
   2. Does anyone deserve anything because they do something on a date?
   3. What is the one thing someone could do on a date that would make you give them the rose and end the show?
6. Is the US really that sexually repressed? That is the stereotype. But, does the dominatrix represent sexual freedom?
7. Wild Card: why does the franchise hat socks? And…fashion.
8. Lessons learned
9. City shoutout Limerick, Pennsylvania https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerick_Township,_Montgomery_County,_Pennsylvania

1. Welcome!
2. Question: what music orchestration would you want playing in the background while you share your childhood story/traumas
3. Two minute recap: There was crying. There was a big shirtless guy slapping faces with fish. There was more crying. There was a beer bath. And there was freezing on the deck of a (ghost?) ship.
4. Concept 1: When things get hard. Rachel tends to peace out when things are hard/challenging. Should you want to marry someone who, every time things get hard, she’s out?
5. Concept 2: Is this the most realistic dating ever seen on the show? Because both have the option to change/reject. And Rachel is mad that Gabby kept Logan, but she did the same thing when she kept Hayden…
6. Concept 3: Zodiac relationship matches. Real or no?
7. Host 2 wildcard topic: Nate drama, the general lack of fighting this season, we still haven’t heard an I love you and does Logan smell super good? 
8. Lessons learned
9. Sign off

1. Welcome! It is August, which is a time of mourning for all who work in education. But for Bachedemia, August is hot and things are heating up on the season. But before we jump into this week’s episode..
2. Question: If you were a food, what type of food would you be?
3. Two minute recap: They foreshadow troubles with Hayden. He claims Gabby called herself rough around the edges so it  was fair game for him to say the same. Idiot!  They learn they are going to Paris and I guess staying on a cruise ship once they arrive. At first I was like,  omg are they trying to save money and making them go   overseas  on a boat.  Woof. Once  they arrive they get one on ones: Jason/
   Gabby and Tino/Rachel. They make crepes and try on barets and Americans are once again assholes for how we stereotype other countries. Dates seem to be going along well enough, they bring Gabby and Rachel together to swoon and then move to the serious evening portion of the dates. Tino and Rachel discuss career and family goals. It is clear Rachel is ready to marry Tino. I think they are both boring. Gabby and Jason connect over difficult childhoods and their appreciation for therapy. We will get to this later. Gabby seems pretty into Jason. Next, they move onto the  group date, which is technically for Gabby i think but they made it all about Rachel. We get a bachelor favorite: let’s have contestants fight for love. More on that later.  Gabby give spencer  the  rrose. Snooze fest. Rachel feels ignored by her guys and comes unraveled. Meanwhile, Logan is losing it and realizes he’s really there for Gabby– which he has to know isn’t going to end well. But I guess after this episode we will need a new villain. Rachel tells the guys to step it up. Its awkward. So producers smoooth things out by having Rachel smell their armpits on the group date the next day. Good lord. Tyler gets the rose and they connect over poetry. Bill’s favoorite. The cocktail party is all about Logan and Hayden. Hayden loves his dog rambo and it feels like he’s trying to guilt Rachel into keeping him because he sacrificed a lot to be here. He’s like a real loser. She sends him home. Logan accepts a rose. He’s in a heck of a position. So let’s talk about this disaster. 
4. Concept 1: “Fighting for love” What’s with violent metaphors and romance? Rachel and Tino are both excited and scared by how fast things are moving. Gabby and Jason connect over difficult childhoods and their appreciation for good therapy. They seriously geek out about “Inner child work.” This was a great boost for Bill’s counseling program! Go UNI counseling. (Gabby’s mom talks back. Unless you are saving this for the wildcard). 
5. Concept 2: “They weren’t paying attention to me!” Are Gabby and Rachel particularly fragile or is something else going on this season?
6. Concept 3: Puppy Love, Hayden. How can a person be such an asshole but love his dog so much?
7. Host 2 wildcard topic: Gabby’s mom talks back. Unless you are saving this for the wildcard
8. Lessons learned
9. City shoutout: Victor, Colorado
10. Sign off

1. Welcome!
2. Question: What movie premiere do you wish you could have gone to?
3. Two minute recap: My recap will be informative, entertaining, and full of hand gestures. It will not be two minutes.
4. Concept 1: Grandpa John. That’s it. I just want to talk about Grandpa John for the entire hour. Also random activities with dads and grandpas
5. Concept 2: Strong Girl Relationships/Adult Female Friendships
6. Concept 3: Roses and rejections. ‘Public’ v ‘Private’. It’s all on tv. It’s all public.
7. Host 2 wildcard topic: Rituals and rose ceremonies
8. Lessons learned
9. Sign off

The Bachelorette(S!) are getting down to business! New rules have been established and now each woman has to pick her own, separate batch of men.

Listen in as Kate and Marcie recap the episode with special guest Jenny from debating if the Rachel and Zach date was a bit too sappy to our thoughts on if Gabby and Erich had any actual chemistry. Plus, we discuss our Final Four draft predictions.