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 nature and issuing decrees that kept the world in order. So how did this surrounding culture impact the cosmology of the Bible? In this episode, Jon and Tim disc ... Show More
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 2024
Fall: The Kingdom Rebels Against the King | The Story of God E1
Why is the world so messed up? John Mark reflects on the reality of the world's dysfunction and how the story of the Fall in Genesis explains humanity's descent into chaos. He challenges us to reconsider our understanding of sin, its origins, and its impact on our lives, ... Show More
47m 2s
Sep 2025
A New Earth - Chapter 8, Section 14 The Discovery of Inner Space - Noticing The Gaps
The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and BarbaraIn this episode, we cover "A New Earth - Chapter 8, Section 14 The Discovery of Inner Space - Noticing The Gaps" by Eckhart Tolle. Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wainwright have been studying Eckhart Tolle's w ... Show More
16m 7s
Aug 2025
A New Earth - Chapter 8, Section 08 The Discovery of Inner Space - Perceiving Without Naming
The Power of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment with Gilda and BarbaraIn this episode, we cover "A New Earth - Chapter 8, Section 08 The Discovery of Inner Space - Perceiving Without Naming" by Eckhart Tolle. Gilda Simonet and Barbara Wainwright have been studying Eckhart T ... Show More
17m 6s
Jun 2024
E93: Beautiful Quran Recitation, Scientific Miracles & Stories of Ibrahim w. Hafidth Ifdal Yusuf
<p>Hafidth Ifdal Yusuf Joins the Ansari Podcast and recited beuatiful parts of the Quran that highlight key lessons to take in during and after Eid. The scientific miracles in the Quran, the importance of pondering over the heavens and the earth, the orbit of the planets, the mou ... Show More
1h 32m
Sep 2025
the beginning of Genesis reading
Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost reads the Old Testament in the book of Genesis. We read chapters 1 through 9 which encompass the story of God and all of His creation. Despite humanity's sinfulness, God is faithful and ... Show More
42m 32s