This is the last episode of the Book of Ezra, focusing on the issue of Israelites marrying pagan women. 
Israel was in direct disobedience to God's command. Pagan wives were leading the Israelites away from Yahweh.
A critique of Ezra's "solution" to the problem - divorce and abandonment
Jenn argues that the real solution was for men to teach their children about Yahweh and love their wives, as Paul advises in Ephesians 5.

Related Episodes:

Ezra 10:1-8 - God Hates Divorce

Ephesians 5:21-33 - Love and Submission in Marriage (Part 1)

Ephesians 5:21-33 - Love and Submission in Marriage (Part 2)

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This is the last episode of the Book of Ezra, focusing on the issue of Israelites marrying pagan women. 
<ul>
<li>Israel was in direct disobedience to God's command. Pagan wives were leading the Israelites away from Yahweh.</li>
<li>A critique of Ezra's "solution" to the problem - divorce and abandonment</li>
<li>Jenn argues that the real solution was for men to teach their children about Yahweh and love their wives, as Paul advises in Ephesians 5.</li>
</ul>
Related Episodes:
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/28d655b6/ezra-101-8-god-hates-divorce">Ezra 10:1-8 - God Hates Divorce</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/1a46bae9/ephesians-521-33-love-and-submission-in-marriage-part-1">Ephesians 5:21-33 - Love and Submission in Marriage (Part 1)</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/2e8e76ce/ephesians-521-33-love-and-submission-in-marriage-part-2">Ephesians 5:21-33 - Love and Submission in Marriage (Part 2)</a>
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Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites:&nbsp;
YouTube -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw</a>
Ko-Fi -&nbsp;<a href="https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries">https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Website -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.p40ministrie/">https://www.p40ministries.com</a>
Facebook -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">https://</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">www.facebook.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jenn@p40mi">jenn@p40ministries.com&nbsp;</a>
Rumble - <a href="https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869">https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869</a>&nbsp;
Books -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk">https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk</a>&nbsp;
Merch -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/shop">https://www.p40ministries.com/shop</a>&nbsp;
YouVersion -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle">https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle</a>
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Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more: <a href="http://www.lifeaudio.com">www.lifeaudio.com</a>
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Become a Coffee-Tier member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays:
<a href="https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries">https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries</a>
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Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.)

Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.) Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.) Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

Ezra 10:9-44 - The Strange End of Ezra

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/59b7e45a-ebba-47c8-beae-b465003f8636/transcript