Rethinking Scripture with JR Pittman

In this second Tuesday Discussion Group episode, J.R. Pitman fields listener questions regarding Book 2 of his series, The Tree, the Lie and the Cost of Sin. Opening the show, Pitman proposes pausing discussions about his secret identity and Mackenzie Scott so the audience can refocus their energy entirely on the mission: bringing 25 million people back to the Bible.

In this episode of Rethinking Scriptures, J.R. Pitman dives deep into Book 2 of his 13-part series: The Tree, the Lie and the Cost of Sin. Pitman opens by sharing the near-death car incident that gave him his purpose and sparked the 25 Million Back to the Bible movement. He also briefly addresses the topic of household leadership, encouraging listeners to read Ephesians 5 in preparation for the upcoming discussion group.
The core of the episode exposes Satan's playbook in the Garden of Eden. Pitman breaks down the enemy's three distinct moves:
Questioning God's Word: Planting the seed of doubt ("Has God indeed said?").
Denying the Cost: Falsely claiming there is no consequence for sin ("You shall not surely die").
Flattering the Heart: Appealing to humanity's desire to be more ("You will be like God").
Pitman explains that Eve was not targeted out of weakness, but because her closeness to Adam made her the fastest route to him. Ultimately, he reveals the true cost of their sin: while they did not suffer instant physical death, they suffered immediate spiritual death through the devastating loss of closeness with God.
Listeners are encouraged to guard their closest relationships, resist the devil, and join the mission at 25millionbacktothebible.com. Tune in next Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Eastern for the live discussion group.

In this one-on-one episode, J.R. Pittman challenges listeners to pick up their Bibles and revisit "Book 1: Women Are Not the Villains" with fresh eyes and an open mind. He dives into difficult questions that have been avoided for 2,000 years, specifically asking why an all-knowing, all-loving God would plant a tempting tree in the middle of the Garden of Eden and allow Satan to approach Adam and Eve. Join the mission for civility and new thinking by visiting 25millionbacktothebible.com, and prepare for the upcoming releases of Book 2 and beyond.

In this Book 1 Discussion Group session, JR Pittman tackles the often-misunderstood dynamics of the Garden of Eden and challenges the narrative that women are the villains of the story. Starting with a powerful lesson on human civility from the town of Gander, Canada, during the events of 9/11, the conversation shifts to how we read the story of Adam and Eve.
Was Eve really the "weak link"? Or did the serpent intentionally target the strongest bond in all of creation—the newly established marriage?. Join the 25 Million Back to the Bible mission as we reexamine Genesis 2:24, what it actually means for a man to "leave and cleave," and why guarding your closest relationships matters today.

Host J.R. Pittman challenges traditional biblical narratives by arguing that Eve was humanity's first victim of deception rather than the rebellious mastermind of its downfall.
The Core Mission: Pittman outlines a primary goal to bring 25 million people back to the Bible to foster a baseline of societal civility.
Re-evaluating Eve: The episode re-examines Genesis 3, emphasizing that the serpent specifically targeted Eve to break the strongest bond in creation—the connection between man and woman.
Personal Accountability: While Eve was deceived, Pittman stresses that she still faced accountability for her actions, highlighting the importance of owning personal choices without shifting blame.
Community Action: Listeners are encouraged to join weekly discussion groups, form Bible study teams, and actively participate in driving the 25-million-person goal.

In this episode of J.R. Pittman One-on-One, J.R. responds directly to questions from readers of Women Are Not the Villains, Book One of the Rethinking Scriptures series.
Was Eve truly equal to Adam? How can we acknowledge that she was deceived without removing her personal responsibility? Why has history placed more blame on Eve, and why does Adam appear to escape the same level of scrutiny?
J.R. examines what the biblical text actually says about Eve, accountability, equality, and Adam’s silence. He also shares updates on the upcoming books in the series, encourages listeners to begin their own discussion groups, and continues the mission of bringing 25 million people back to the Bible.
Submit questions and discussion-group responses to info@25millionbacktothebible.com and learn more at jrpittman.com

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the J.R. Pittman Discussion Group. In this candid solo session, J.R. steps to the microphone without a filter to answer the most pressing questions from his readers: Who is he, why did he write this 13-book series without any formal biblical training, and what is his ultimate purpose?
Driven by a deep concern for a world losing its compassion, J.R. shares the touching story of his father's unconditional love and how that powerful earthly example opened the door to a deeper relationship with God. This episode explores the core theme of his newly released first book, Women Are Not the Villains, exploring how our closest relationships can be tested.
Ultimately, J.R. reveals his ambitious goal: to inspire 25 million people to pick up their Bibles, start community discussions, and ignite a grassroots movement to bring civility back to society.