In ancient Near Eastern societies, firstborn sons were prized above all other children and inherited special privileges and authority simply because of their birth order. In this episode, Tim and Jon start a new theme study covering the theme of the firstborn. Spoiler alert: The God of the Bible opposes lots of human ideas about power, and the privilege of t ... Show More
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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
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
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
