Latest Episodes

Is Esther the most Romantic Book of the Bible?

Today I have a special guest Maria Hearing. Maria is a dear friend, classmate, teacher, Hebrew reading partner, and leader. Maria has done deep research on the book of Esther, and she has written scholarly papers on the narrative and genres of ...

June 14, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 48 • 50:42

Phony Originalism in Christianity: History or Myth

Do you have an image of a traditional past that was better? Kids respected their parents. People had manners. They respected the law. Neighbors watched out for each other. Not like these wicked times, so the reasoning goes. It seems harkening t...

June 07, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 47 • 38:23

Slavery is still with us, Leviticus 25:42-46 & Colossians 3:22-4:1

Slavery drives Christian thought far more than you realize. It has never left us. Imagine for a moment being on a plantation as a child. Slavery requires the crushing of empathy. Much of what we’ve seen in the last 400 years in the west was the...

May 31, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 46 • 38:51

Penal Substitution is not the Gospel, Romans 3:9-26

Asking "What is the gospel?" is surprisingly controversial in some quarters. Most people believe the gospel is the radical love of God in the person, death, and resurrection of Jesus. But that’s not enough for many others. They insist that Pena...

May 24, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 45 • 45:28

The King You Didn't Know, Jeremiah 1:1-19 & 2 Chronicles 35:20-25

"If you know Jeremiah, you know the Old Testament" is something I like to say. Because it is the most political book of the Bible. It is the backdrop of King Josiah's huge political blunder in fighting against Pharaoh Neco in 2 Chronicles 35 th...

May 17, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 44 • 23:56

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Hi! I’ve recently stated following you on Instagram which led me to your podcast. I live in Mountlake Terrace and attend Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church. I really appreciate your Biblical & historical knowledge and insight on Jesus. I am wondering if you would do a podcast addressing abortion and Women’s reproductive health? I find that many people who call themselves Christians use Palsms 139:13-18 as an excuse to deny women access to healthcare. I feel it falls in line with your slogan: People put things in the Bible that aren’t really there. Thank you and keep up your Holy work.

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