What can the study of stories teach us about the Bible?

In this episode of Holy Uncertain, hosts Chris McLeod and Lauren Ranzino are joined by mythologist, storyteller, and Executive Director of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, John Bucher, to explore how stories shape the way we understand faith, scripture, and the world around us.

Together, they unpack what “myth” really means—and why it has less to do with something being false and more to do with how humans make meaning. Through conversation spanning everything from Harry Potter to ancient texts, John invites us to reconsider how we read the Bible: not just as history to be proven, but as story that can transform the way we see ourselves, God, and the world.

Along the way, they wrestle with belief, doubt, and the role of storytelling in shaping a life of faith—asking what might become possible if we approached scripture with curiosity instead of certainty.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between taking the Bible literally or leaving it behind entirely, this conversation offers a different way forward.

Continue learning from John Bucher:
www.tellingabetterstory.com

Instagram: @tellingabetterstory
Joseph Campbell Foundation: https://www.jcf.org/

Read John’s Books:
The Storytelling Almanac: A Weekly Guide To Telling A Better Story
And many more.

Take John’s Courses:
The Shared Heroes’ Journey: Myth and Social Change
The Mystic Wizard of Oz

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