Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGenesis 1-2: Origins or Identity? – Feat. Dr. John Walton
Episode 255
How compatible is the Bible with science? And why does the creation story look different between Genesis 1 and 2? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest Dr. John Walton as they discuss the…
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago
Rivers Flowing Upward – Ancient Cosmology E5
Episode 254
What does it mean that the biblical authors expected the return of Eden? The prophets anticipated waters of life from God would do miraculous things like restore the barren Dead Sea region to its for…
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago
One Creation Story or Two? – Ancient Cosmology E4
Episode 253
Are there two creation stories in Genesis? How do Genesis 1 and 2 fit together and into the rest of the biblical story? In this episode, Tim and Jon explore these questions and the theme of water in …
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago
The Greatest Elohim – Ancient Cosmology E3
Episode 252
The biblical authors often use creation imagery that clearly didn’t come from Genesis 1. Did they borrow from the creation accounts of other cultures? In this episode, join Tim and Jon for a deep div…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Does the Bible Borrow from Other Creation Stories? – Ancient Cosmology E2
Episode 251
What is existence? What existed before humans did? Ancient people groups asked the same questions we do today, with totally different answers. In this episode, Tim and Jon survey the cosmologies of I…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Genesis 1 and the Origins of the Universe – Ancient Cosmology E1
Episode 250
What does the Bible really say about the origins of the universe? The biblical authors had a completely different framework for this question than we do. When we expect the Bible to settle our debate…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
In the Beginning with Lady Wisdom – Proverbs 8
Episode 249
Who was at the beginning of the cosmos with God? God’s Spirit? God’s word? Or Lady Wisdom? Rich with creation narrative ties, the book of Proverbs contains important insights for how we understand Go…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Why Melchizedek Matters—Feat. Dr. Josh Mathews
Episode 248
Of all the people in the Hebrew Bible, why is Melchizedek so crucial for understanding Jesus? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest Dr. Josh Mathews as they take a deep dive into the Old …
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Jesus, Melchizedek, and the Priestly Line – Feat. the Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler
Episode 247
Jesus is our priest, our atoning sacrifice––and our brother? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest the Rev. Amy Peeler, Ph.D., as they discuss the book of Hebrews and how the many charact…
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
Mark of the Priest or Mark of the Beast? – Priest E8 Q+R
Episode 246
Thanks to our audience for all your incredible questions! In this week’s episode, we tackle questions like: How could God break his covenant with the tribe of Levi? What’s the connection between the …
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago