Brandon Hurlbert
brandonhurlbert.bsky.social
Brandon Hurlbert
@brandonhurlbert.bsky.social
Lecturer in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at Durham University | Research associate for Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence | podcast w/ The Two Cities
Another first day of school and another chance to make the world a better place for this little girl ❤️
October 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
These targeted ads are getting wild
July 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Applying for jobs is honestly one of the most soul-draining things. Getting harassed by scammers can be quite fun, especially when you can successfully rickroll them.
June 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A very cute card from my daughter but I’m going to have nightmares from this
June 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Top class political commentary about the LA protests here.
June 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
While all interpretation involves a little retconning, I actually wrote about this in 2021 for the @csbibleviolence.bsky.social well before I knew anything at all about Israel/Palestine. Happy to send a long a copy of the chapter if you dm me. Thanks for your time and for engaging all the best.
May 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Now Helen Paynter, director of @csbibleviolence.bsky.social closing out the conference by reflecting on how we can build healthy and safe church cultures. #csbvconf25
May 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Now Aaron Hann speaking on Pastoral care within the gospel of John #csbvconf25
May 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Final day of “Preying on the Sheep”!

First up is Ashley Hibbard, the operations director for @csbibleviolence.bsky.social speaking about a theological framework for holding on to faith.
May 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Graeme Shanks just finished speaking on the Samaritan Woman and now listening to Tim Welch use 2 Corinthians to discuss how we can develop healthy Christian ministry. #CSBVconf25
May 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Second day of the Preying on the Sheep conference with @csbibleviolence.bsky.social

Now hearing Trevor Laurence talk (preach!) about the image of shepherding in the Bible and how it connects to pastoral calling. #csbvconf25
May 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys speaking on “examining and strengthening cultures to prevent harm” #csbvconf25
May 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Helen Paynter up first speaking about recent cases of abuse in the Church
May 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Went on to the bad place™️ and every fifth post was this exact same ad by different users.
May 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Welcome to the low-cal* calzone zone.

*not actually low in calories
February 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Saw this advert elsewhere for an honorary PhD. The Uni is obviously fake, with AI generated content. The accreditation agency QAHE—also fake with AI generated content.
February 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
New CBQ article on literary depictions of drunken speech in Judges 9. Co-written with Alex Kirk.
January 31, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Really enjoyed reading/listening to @scottmcoley.bsky.social ‘s book!

What I did not enjoy were Audible’s recommended reading:
January 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
If you’re wondering how the academic job market is…

This uni wants me to fill out their application with a typewriter.
January 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Zoom in for a treat
December 28, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Let’s Taco ‘bout Jesus’s in-carnitas.

Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Finally!
December 22, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Apple cider Jeans, boots with the fur
December 20, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Introducing my daughter to this gem so she can be a real Christian
December 14, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Obligatory #sblaar24 6am airport beer.
November 28, 2024 at 5:35 AM