Episodes

We read the first sentence in John, and if you're like me, we blow right over it... "In the beginning was the word." Until you discover the Greek word underneath: "Logos", it is tough to see what John is saying here. I like this concept: Before anything is created, a thought proceeds it. This implies a "thinker". John connects the thinker to the thought, to Jesus, and God, all in this one packed sentence!

Sick of the effects that ignore the story? We conceive of a movie that is a big screen epic with an actual biblical grounding. How would you depict the moment where "God Wins"? I'm leaving it open ended. I have my own ideas.

Voddie Baucham brings us full circle on the Parable of the Prodigal Son by reminding us that Jesus is talking to the Pharisees. They would not have identified with the youngest son in this parable... but they were NOT happy? Why, because the parable WAS about them! It was about the older brother! Voddie Baucam -> The Parable of the Older Son

The Prodigal Son - What happens when you make bad choices, really bad, and then recover and come home? This parable resonates with so many people. How many times have you thought... that’s my life.

Often, we get caught up thinking that idolatry was for "them" not us. What is idolatry for today's Christian? This podcast just might give you some insights and something to think about.

Conversation inspired by a video from the Bible Project. If you have not discovered Tim Mackey and the Bible Project, it is a great website and YouTube channel for learning the Bible. This was the episode called Heaven and Earth: https://youtu.be/Zy2AQlK6C5k?si=JkiHhYTeg0XO61wg. Also, check out the classroom on https://bibleproject.com/. It's a great way to study the Bible. Tim Mackey is excellent!

Reading Michael Heiser may change your perspective and even challenge how you read the Bible. I love it. The early Christians and the Apostles had a very spiritually warfare-driven mindset that gets washed out in later interpretations of the Bible. In my opinion, this has made the Bible more difficult to understand. Michael Heiser's content is all over YouTube. Check it out. The two significant books I have loved include The Unseen Realm and Reversing Hermon. Both can be found on Amazon and if ...

I particularly like the Septuagint version and in general, I am leaning towards that version for all my reading. As I seek to understand how the Apostles read and understood the bible, we can get lost in later translations. The Song of Moses is no exception.

After getting some comments on these podcasts (Good and Bad), I wanted listeners to see how they are created. Generally, it starts with me reading something in the Bible (My favorite Bible is the Thompson Chain Reference Bible (NIV) and then going "down a rabbit hole" with ChatGPT and trying to understand the context of what I'm reading. My journey may also cross-media to YouTube videos and other resources. Ultimately, I have an article I submit to Google NotebookLM to create the PODCAST. If you...

If you haven't figured it out, I'm convinced of the idea of Nephilim genetics as the seed of the serpent. This podcast offers more clarity on the subject.

Abraham has a huge task in front of him... one that can only be accomplished by his faith in God. Abraham represents the pure bloodline - the seed of the woman and he and his descendants will be pitted against the seed of the serpent as the stories play out in the rest of the Bible. Consider this discussion of a literal interpretation of what the seed of the serpent is and you may see the Bible in a whole new light.

Sometimes, we think we're doing the right thing but we forget that our thing isn't God's idea. Abram Listens to Sarai and Not God - It's Sort of a Mess. - But God works with it.

After the Tower of Babel, people are scattered and nations are created (70 in total). Sons of God are assigned to each of these nations (Deuteronomy 32:8-9 - Septuagint translation). So in the midst of these creations, God wanted a nation of his own... ever ask why? Let's go down the rabbit hole.

I think about the cross a lot and wanted to capture some of those thoughts in this moment.

We can't possibly understand the depth of God. A gift we do have is personal awareness. Let's consider what the unique attributes we have as humans. If we can identify that, we can identify what "In His Image" means - what makes humanity different from the rest of creation.

Ok... let's take a break. I got this clip from my son. It's worth a conversation. It harkens back to our discussion of Light - Let There Be Light. Here's the clip we are sharing in this Podcast: Where Did God Come From

Moving forward, I'm posting all of the notes that inpire the PODCAST. A MOVIE IN THE MAKING Genesis 14 shows how the curse of Canaan plays out. The events in Genesis 14 can be seen as part of the unfolding of the curse of Ham, which is introduced earlier in the Bible in Genesis 9 verses 20-27. Here's a closer look at how the curse of Ham and the subsequent story of Canaan plays out in the context of Genesis 14: The Curse of Ham (Genesis 9 verses 20-27) After the flood, Noah became drunk, an...

Ironic that this issue comes up in the discussion of the Tower of Babel. If we stick to one narrative copy of the Bible, this can be completely missed. This is a rabbit hole you don't want to miss if you really want to know what the Bible means and what the early Christians knew that you may not. This will help you understand Paul much more when you realize his Bible is different than yours!

More fun with the names in Genealogy. The Tower of Babel.

This is a deeper dive inspired by the scenes from Good Will Hunting and more focused on what the Bible says.

Stick with us (me). I generated this content by asking ChatGPT the meanings of names and then to put those meanings into a cohesive sentence. Then I finally asked ChatGPT to take the full list and create one cohesive story. I've attached the result here so you can read it for yourself. The Story Behind the Meaning Behind the Names

I sandwiched this conversation between two scenes. The conversation over glorifies the knowledge of Will Hunting in the movie so I wanted to temper that that with the scene in the park where Robin Williams knocks Will down a notch in a very loving way.

Puzzled as to why Noah curses Canaan, Hams son and not Ham himself? Or for that matter any of Hams other sons. Why specifically Ham's son?

So for today's Christians who may dismiss the whole spiritual nature of the Bible, this podcasts helps you understand how the recognition of the spiritual side of religion has shaped your devotion to God... whether you believe in the supernatural or not.