Is the story of the Bible about humans or God? Because the Bible is about the Messiah—the God who became human—it’s about both God and humans. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa discuss how the story of the Bible and all of its main themes come to their fulfillment in Jesus, making it a story that’s personal but not private, a redemption story for all of ... Show More
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Jesus as the Psalm 2 Royal Son of God
Psalms 1 & 2 E4 — The New Testament authors make both subtle and direct claims to Jesus’ divinity, almost exclusively by referencing Israel’s Scriptures. In Psalm 2, one of the most quoted passages from the Hebrew Bible, Yahweh responds to the conspiring, violent nations by insta ... Show More
1h 15m
Mar 9
Two Psalms That Sum Up the Hebrew Bible
Psalms 1 & 2 E3 — So far in this short series, we’ve looked individually at Psalm 1 and Psalm 2. Now we’ll look at them side by side. The art of meditating on Scripture involves appreciating every single paragraph, poem, and story, but then also considering what comes before and ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2
Yahweh’s Response to Corrupt Kings in Psalm 2
Psalms 1 & 2 E2 — Psalm 2 presents a crisis perpetuated by a long line of corrupt empires in the ancient Near East. Every one of these empires makes a practice of conquering, murdering, raping, and pillaging across the known world, while ancient Israel is just one small nation co ... Show More
55m 26s
Sep 2023
Ep. 197 - Exploring the Most Comforting Psalms
<p>Today’s podcast episode delves into the rich history of the Psalms and their pivotal role in shaping Israel's spiritual life. The Psalms, though ancient, remain as relevant today as they were when they were written. They guide us, inspire us, and provide solace during tim ... Show More
49m 44s
Jan 2024
Introduction to the Patriarchs (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
Congratulations, you've completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God's plan to ... Show More
22m 40s
Feb 2024
A New Earth - Chapter 3, Section 04 The Core of Ego - Being Right, Making Wrong
<p>The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and Barbara</p>
<p>In this episode, we cover "A New Earth - Chapter 3, Section 04 The Core of Ego - Being Right, Making Wrong" by Eckhart Tolle </p>
<p>Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wainwright have been stu ... Show More
8m 49s
Dec 2023
The Freddie Phenomenon – Ep. 107
Stories in this episode:- The Voice on the Stairs, by The Jayywalker- Did My Dead Mom Take Me for a Drive? by Kim- Schrodinger's Cat, by FemC- The Freddie Phenomenon, by Samantha- My Paranormal Activity, by Shelby- Visits From My Family, by Sean- How Did I Know? by AshSubmissions ... Show More
41m 45s
<p>Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author of <em>The Fault in Our Stars</em>, <em>Paper Towns</em>, the recent <em>Everything is Tuberculosis</em>, and more, <a href="https://www.johngreenbooks.com/" target="_blank">John Green</a>!</p> <p>Join host A.J. Jacobs and his gu ... Show More
