Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNumbers 3:12 — When God Substitutes a Tribe: Why the Levites Replaced the Firstborn
Episode 212
Why does Numbers devote so much space to censuses, genealogies, and detailed regulations—and what are we supposed to do with them as Christians?
In t…
7 months ago
Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 13:34 – Did Jesus Always Teach in Parables? Matthew v. John Explained
Episode 211
Hey there, truth seekers. In this episode Lance Smith examines an apparent tension between the Gospels: Matthew (and Mark) claim Jesus always taught …
7 months ago
Numbers 1:46—Why the Bible Lists 603,550 Twice: Two Censuses, One People
Episode 210
Host Lance Smith examines why the Bible records the exact same census total—603,550—twice in Exodus and Numbers. He explains that the Exodus count wa…
7 months, 1 week ago
Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 13:10-11 – Jesus' Secret Teachings?
Episode 209
In this episode Lance Smith examines the apparent tension between Jesus saying some understand the "secrets of the kingdom" (Matthew 13:10–11) and hi…
7 months, 1 week ago
Numbers 1:1–4:49 — Two Million in the Desert? Rethinking the Numbers in Numbers
Episode 208
Episode 209 digs into Numbers 1–4 to examine the famous census that lists roughly 603,550 fighting men and implies a population of 2–2.5 million. Lan…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 12:47 – Did Jesus Tell Us to 'Hate' Our Parents?
Episode 207
Lance Smith examines the apparent contradiction between biblical commands to honor parents and Jesus' strong sayings about family priority. Using con…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Numbers 1:1—Did Moses Write Numbers? Examining the Documentary Hypothesis
Episode 206
Host Lance Smith begins a 31-episode tour through Numbers by tackling a major question: could Moses have written this book, or is it a later compilat…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 12:40 – Jonah, the 'Whale,' and Jesus: Clearing Up the Ancient Language Confusion
Episode 204
Host Lance Smith examines the classic ‘‘Jonah and the Whale’’ question by reading the Hebrew and Greek texts, consulting the Septuagint, and comparin…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Leviticus 26:30—Unpacking When God Says “I Will Despise You”
Episode 203
Episode 205 concludes the Leviticus series by tackling Leviticus 26:30 and the question: did God despise Israel? Lance Smith explains this strong lan…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Sidebar Episode: 2025 Wrap-Up - Growth, Milestones, and the Road Ahead
Episode 205
Host Lance Smith reviews the podcast's 2025 growth, key milestones, and listener-driven series that shaped the year.
He shares download stats, geogra…
8 months ago