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Episode 444
The Mountain E5 — Moses has a complicated identity. He's an Israelite, but he was raised in the house of Pharaoh. He was born in Egypt, but he flees to live in the wilderness with the Midianites. And…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Noah and Abraham Surrender on the Mountain
Episode 443
The Mountain E4 — After the exile from the first cosmic mountain of Eden, humanity spirals into depravity and violence. God chooses to expedite their inevitable destruction through a catastrophic flo…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
How Can We Discern Who Is a True or False Prophet?
Episode 442
Sermon on the Mount Q+R 5 (E39) – Should we judge abusive behavior in others? Do we need faith in Jesus and the Holy Spirit to be righteous? And how can we discern who is a true or false prophet? In …
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Is the Garden of Eden on a Mountain?
Episode 441
The Mountain E3 — The biblical authors portray Eden as a cosmic mountain—an overlapping Heaven and Earth space in God’s presence. Humans are placed on the Eden mountain and given a choice: Will they …
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
A Mountain Rising From the Chaos Waters
Episode 440
The Mountain E2 — Ancient Israel’s neighbors believed that the world originated as a mountain rising up out of the chaos waters. The gods ruled from this great cosmic mountain, fighting battles with …
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
What Do Mountains Represent in the Bible?
Episode 439
The Mountain E1 — What comes to mind when you think of mountains? Is it a strenuous climb or a feeling of smallness as you gaze on the majesty of nature? The biblical authors had similar connotations…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Jesus as the Ultimate Gift (Re-Release)
Episode 438
How is God’s generosity meant to change us? In the Bible, God’s gifts are intended to bring about transformation in our lives. This generosity challenges our natural tendencies toward selfishness, ca…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
The Abraham Experiment (Re-Release)
Episode 436
What happens when humans misuse the gifts God gives them? From Eve’s attitude toward the births of Cain and Seth, to the Tower of Babel, to Abraham’s response to the promised land, the stories in Gen…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
God as the Generous Host (Re-Release)
Episode 435
The Bible begins with a portrait of God as an amazing and generous host to humanity, an image that is on full display in the Genesis creation narrative. But the humans ruin the party in Eden by belie…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Abundance or Scarcity (Re-Release)
Episode 434
What comes to mind when you think of generosity? Is it sharing your money, resources, or even time with others? For the biblical authors, generosity is much more than an act of kindness—it’s a realit…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago