The Dig In Podcast w/Johnny Ova
Dig In is hosted by Pastor Johnny Ova of Sound of Heaven Church. Each episode features thoughtful conversations with scholars, historians, and thinkers from all backgrounds as they explore the Bible through context, culture, and curiosity. Johnny invites guests to go beyond surface-level beliefs and into the deeper truths of Scripture, history, and the character of God. This is not a podcast for debate or division, but for those who want to grow, wrestle with tough questions, and discover the beauty of God's redemptive story. If you're ready to dig into the Bible with honesty and depth, this show is for you.
The Dig In Podcast w/Johnny Ova
Children and Lamentations: The Forgotten Voices of Suffering w/ Dr. Timothy Yap
What does the book of Lamentations reveal through the cries of its children? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Johnny Ova sits down with Dr. Timothy Yap, Lecturer in Historical Theology and PhD in Old Testament studies, to uncover the overlooked voices at the heart of Jerusalem’s fall.
From starving infants to abandoned sons and daughters, Lamentations paints a haunting picture of suffering, resilience, and survival. Dr. Yap shows us why these passages matter, how they speak to modern crises of war and famine, and what it means to grieve with God at the center.
📖 Episode highlights include:
- Why children play such a unique role in Lamentations
- How Hebrew terms reveal age groups and social classes in crisis
- The shocking betrayal of mothers, and the nurture of Daughter Zion
- The tension of God’s sovereignty, raw lament, and lasting hope
- What ancient lament teaches us about modern suffering and survival
🔥 Don’t miss this deep dive into Scripture that will change how you see both grief and hope.
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