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Buried Bible Podcast26. Who Was Nimrod? The Rebel King Behind the Tower of Babel (Genesis 10)Who exactly was Nimrod from the Bible?In this episode, Dr. Mark Chavalas kicks off our new Tower of Babel Series by uncovering the mysterious figure of Nimrod in Genesis 10–11. Was he just a legendary hunter? A Mesopotamian king like Sargon? Or a rebellious archetype against God?🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Why Genesis 10 interrupts the genealogy to highlight Nimrod➡️ What his name actually means (“Let us rebel”)➡️ Whether Nimrod was connected to the Nephilim and giants of Genesis 6➡️ Archaeological clues from Mesopotamian kings like Sargon and Naram-Sin➡️ How Jewish and Rabbinic tradition tied Nimrod to Abraham➡️ Why the Bible calls him a “mighty hunter before the L...
2025-08-231h 33
Buried Bible Podcast25. Do Old Testament Laws Still Apply to Us? (Tattoos & the Bible)If tattoos in the ancient world were mostly marks of slavery, what does that mean for Christians today? In this follow-up episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Keagan Walz and Dr. Mark Chavalas tackle the big question: how do we apply Old Testament laws—like Leviticus 19:28—to our modern lives?From ancient Near Eastern branding practices to the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15, we explore how cultural context, biblical law, and the law of love intersect. Whether you believe tattoos are permissible or prohibited, this episode dives deep into scripture, history, and practical application—while encouraging respec...
2025-08-161h 48
Buried Bible Podcast24. Are Tattoos a Sin? What the Bible Teaches About Marking Your Body (Leviticus 19)Are tattoos really forbidden in the Bible? Or have we misunderstood Leviticus 19:28 all along?Tattoos have become a hot-button issue in modern Christian circles, often used as a litmus test for holiness. But does Leviticus 19:28 actually prohibit body art—or is it condemning something far different? Dr. Mark Chavalas takes you on a scholarly journey into the ONE VERSE in the entire Bible that mentions tattoos. Through ancient Near Eastern history, ancient slave practices, biblical language, rabbinical interpretation, and literary context, we uncover what tattooing meant in the ancient world—and what it meant to be m...
2025-08-081h 33
Buried Bible Podcast23. Abraham’s Covenant: What the Smoking Firepot & Flaming Torch Mean (Genesis 15)Abraham's covenant in Genesis 15, the smoking firepot, and the flaming torch—what do they really mean? Who walked between the pieces? Was it God or is there something more going on...Dr. Mark Chavalas, breaks down the strange covenant ritual with Abraham — focusing on the smoking firepot and flaming torch — to uncover what ancient Mesopotamian texts reveal that most modern readers miss. The smoking firepot and flaming torch are often assumed to represent God, but ancient texts suggest: It very well may not be God at all....so what does it mean?🔥 In This Episode:➡️ W...
2025-08-041h 27
Buried Bible Podcast22. The Strangest Covenant in the Bible: Abraham's Animal Ritual (Genesis 15)What kind of God makes a covenant like this? And why does Abraham cut animals in half and wait in the dark for a smoking firepot?In this episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Keagan Walz and Dr. Mark Chavalas explore one of the most mysterious and misunderstood scenes in Scripture: the animal-splitting covenant ritual of Genesis 15. Abraham is promised land and descendants, but then God asks him to cut animals in half—what does that mean?Dr. Chavalas unpacks the ancient Near Eastern background of covenant rituals, adoption laws, and Mesopotamian tr...
2025-07-261h 23
Buried Bible Podcast21. Before the Covenant: Who Was Abraham Before God Called Him?Before Israel became a nation, before God made the covenant.....who was Abraham?In this episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, we return to Genesis to set the stage for one of the strangest covenant rituals in the Bible — Genesis 15:17. But before we dive into the mystery of the smoking firepot and flaming torch, we take a step back to explore the backstory of Abraham himself & Abraham's calling in Genesis 12–15. .Dr. Mark Chavalas, ancient Near East scholar, reveals what the Bible doesn’t spell out plainly: Abraham likely wasn’t a monotheist when God called him. So why was he chose...
2025-07-201h 09
Buried Bible Podcast20. The Nibiru Myth: Did the Anunnaki Really Come from Nibiru?Did the Anunnaki Come from Planet Nibiru? Or Is It All a Misreading of Ancient Texts?Welcome to another episode of the Buried Bible Podcast! We’re diving deep into one of the most sensationalized ideas in ancient alien theory: the claim that the Anunnaki are alien beings from a mysterious Planet called Nibiru. But is there any actual evidence for this in the ancient texts—or have modern theorists simply connected dots that aren’t there?Join your hosts Keagan Walz and Dr. Mark Chavalas—Mesopotamian scholar, archaeologist, and professor with decades of experience—as they explore the claims, th...
2025-07-121h 16
Buried Bible Podcast19. Anunnaki Exposed: What Ancient Texts Actually SayAre the Anunnaki ancient gods, space aliens, or something else entirely? Why are so many Christians talking about them—and what does any of this have to do with the Bible?Dr. Mark Chavalas tackles one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—topics on the internet. We peel back the layers of internet conspiracy, pop theology, and pseudo-scholarship to ask: Who were the Anunnaki? Were they gods, giants, fallen angels… or simply misunderstood figures in Mesopotamian texts?Dr. Chavalas offers a scholarly, myth-busting look at the real sources: ancient cuneiform tablets, academic lexicons, and peer-reviewed research. Along the way, we confr...
2025-07-051h 20
Buried Bible Podcast18. Nephilim Wrap-Up: Why Giants Still Matter to Your Faith TodayWhat do the Nephilim have to do with your faith? Are they just ancient footnotes—or a window into a much bigger spiritual reality? What ultimately is the role of giants in the biblical narrative?Welcome to the wrap-up episode on our Nephilim series! In this final episode of our Nephilim series, Keagan Walz and Dr. Mark Chavalas reflect on everything we’ve uncovered: Genesis 6, the “sons of God,” ancient Mesopotamian texts, Jewish traditions, and the mysterious Apkallu. We explore unanswered questions and look to answer why the Nephilim matter—not as a fringe topic, but as a meaningful thread in...
2025-06-281h 03
Buried Bible Podcast17. Nephilim Origins? Ancient Mesopotamia’s Mysterious Giant SagesWho Were the Apkallu—and What Do They Have to Do with the Bible?In this episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Dr. Mark Chavalas explores mysterious figures from ancient Mesopotamian texts known as the Apkallu—seven pre-flood sages often depicted with fish heads—who emerge from the sea to bestow knowledge on humanity. Sound familiar? These ancient beings may hold the key to understanding the biblical Nephilim, the flood narrative, and why so many other early traditions point to supernatural rebellion.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Who (or what) were the Apkallu?➡️ How the Apkallu compare to the “sons of God” of Genesis 6➡️...
2025-06-211h 32
Buried Bible Podcast16. Nephilim Tradition: Forgotten History of Ancient GiantsWhy Did the Church Stop Talking About Giants? What happened to the Nephilim? Why did early Jewish and Christian writers seem so sure about their existence—only for later theologians to abandon the idea altogether? In this episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Dr. Mark Chavalas dives deeper into Genesis 6 by tracing the story of the Nephilim through ancient Jewish texts like Jubilees, The Testament of Reuben, The Book of Giants, and the Dead-Sea Scrolls— and even Mesopotamian sources to uncover the shifting beliefs about the mysterious giants from the Bible.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Where else are the Nephilim mentioned o...
2025-06-151h 02
Buried Bible Podcast15. The Book of Enoch: What Does Enoch Teach Us About Nephilim?📜 Nephilim & the Book of Enoch | Buried Bible Podcast 📜What if the Bible isn’t the only ancient source that mentions the Nephilim? What if there was an ancient book that claimed to tell you exactly what Genesis 6 left out? A book that names the angels, exposes their crimes, and traces the origin of demons to the Nephilim? Today, we’re diving into the mysterious and controversial Book of Enoch.In this episode Dr. Mark Chavalas dive deep into biblical and extra-biblical texts to uncover the extended story of the Nephilim. From Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Joshua to the Book of Enoch and...
2025-06-081h 19
Buried Bible Podcast14. Sons of God: Who Were the Nephilim In Genesis?Who — or what — were the Nephilim in Genesis 6?Were they fallen angels? Human-angel hybrids? Ancient giants? In this episode of our new Nephilim series, Dr. Mark Chavalas dives deep into one of the most controversial and mysterious passages in the Bible. From Genesis 6 to 1 Enoch, Jude, and 2 Peter, we explore the ancient context, Jewish tradition, and even Mesopotamian legends to uncover who these beings really were — and why it matters.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Genesis 6:1–4 explained in historical and literary context➡️ What the Bible means by “sons of God” and “daughters of men”➡️ Why the Nephilim were likely hybrid beings➡️ The role of 1 Enoch, Jude, and 2 Pe...
2025-06-021h 08
Buried Bible Podcast13. Eden Lost: Why God Banished Adam & Eve From the Garden of EdenEpisode 13 : Genesis 3:20-24What really happened when Adam and Eve were banished from Eden? Who (or what) were the cherubim guarding the Tree of Life? And what does this ancient imagery tell us about divine presence, death, and eternity?In this final episode of our Genesis 1–3 series, Dr. Mark Chavalas unpacks Genesis 3:20–24 and explores Ancient Near Eastern parallels, the symbolism of the east gate, and the mysterious heavenly beings called cherubim. We also wrestle with massive theological questions about immortality, afterlife, and whether Eden still exists—somewhere.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Cherubim: terrifying guards or heavenly worshipers?➡️ Is Eden lost—or just relocated?➡...
2025-05-251h 10
Buried Bible Podcast12. The Fall of Humanity: The Curses of Adam and Eve | Genesis 3Genesis 3:1-19 | Were Adam & Eve cursed? Why did they hide from God? What all happened during the fall of all mankind?In this episode of The Buried Bible Podcast, scholar Dr. Mark Chavalas takes you beneath the surface of Genesis 3 to uncover the ancient meaning of the Fall. From the serpent's deception to Adam and Eve's shame, we explore the cultural, poetic, and theological layers of this pivotal passage. Join us as we unpack the poetic structure of the curses, the theological and historical implications of “dust you are, and to dust you will return,” and how the battle of t...
2025-05-1654 min
Buried Bible Podcast11. The Serpent In Eden: Talking Snake or Divine Being? | Genesis 3:1-15Is Genesis 3 really about a talking snake? Or is something deeper hiding behind the ancient word serpent?In this episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Keagan Walz (the layman) and Dr. Mark Chavalas (the scholar) explore one of the most misunderstood and theologically loaded characters in Scripture: the serpent in the Garden of Eden. Is it just a snake? A symbol of evil? A divine being in disguise?We break down how ancient Near Eastern readers would have understood the serpent, why Eve doesn’t react to a talking animal, what divination has to do with the story, and wh...
2025-05-1057 min
Buried Bible Podcast10. Rethinking Genesis: The Forbidden Tree - Humanity’s First Rebellion | Genesis 2:16–25Why did God place a forbidden tree in Eden — and was it really just about knowing right from wrong?In this episode, Dr. Mark Chavalas as he examines Genesis 2:16–25 through the lens of the ancient Near East. You’ll discover how the phrase “good and evil” may have carried legal and judicial implications, and why the true issue at the heart of Eden may not have been just moral naivety—but moral autonomy and rebellion against God’s authority.We also dive into questions like, What does it mean to take the place of God in judging right and wron...
2025-05-0254 min
Buried Bible Podcast9. Rethinking Genesis: Life from Dust — Humanity’s Lost Origin (Genesis 2:4–17)Why would God create humans from dust — the lowliest material imaginable — and yet call us His image-bearers?In this episode of The Buried Bible Podcast, Dr. Mark Chavalas dives deep into the ancient Near Eastern background behind Genesis 2. Discover how the ancient world viewed dust, how Mesopotamian gods "created" divine statues, and why the biblical creation story stands radically apart.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ What "made from dust" really meant to the ancient mind — and why it's shocking.➡️ How God’s direct breath of life bypasses ancient rituals of idol-making.➡️ The royal garden of Ede...
2025-04-251h 06
Buried Bible Podcast8. Rethinking Genesis: What 'In Our Image' REALLY Means (Genesis 1:26–2:3)What does it really mean to be made in God’s image?Is it about how we look, how we act… or something far more profound that we’ve missed for centuries?In this eye-opening episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, ancient Near Eastern scholar Dr. Mark Chavalas takes a deep look into the cultural and historical context behind Genesis 1:26–2:3, exploring what it meant to be made in the "image and likeness" of God—not just to modern Christians, but to the original audience in the ancient world.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ What “Image of Go...
2025-04-221h 09
Buried Bible Podcast7. Rethinking Genesis: 7 Days of Creation - Literal or Symbolic?In this episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, hosts Keagan Walz and ancient Near Eastern scholar Dr. Mark Chavalas explore the historical context behind Genesis 1 and what the original audience would have understood about creation, time, and order. Discover the secrets of creation and some of the 'hidden meanings' behind the book of Genesis.We’ll unpack what “day” meant in the ancient world, how creation stories functioned in Mesopotamian cultures, and whether the Bible was ever meant to answer our modern scientific questions. This isn't just about what happened — it’s about how ancient people saw the world, and what G...
2025-04-111h 14
Buried Bible Podcast6. Rethinking Genesis: What the Bible Really Teaches about CreationWas Genesis 1 written as a scientific explanation—or something far deeper?Welcome to Part 1 of our Genesis series, where we explore the opening verse of the Bible through the lens of ancient Near Eastern history, literature, and theology. Join Dr. Mark Chavalas, a renowned scholar and historian, as we uncover what Genesis 1 truly meant to its original audience and why it was never intended to be a science textbook.Instead, Genesis 1 is a theological declaration of God’s sovereignty—radically distinct from the creation myths of surrounding cultures.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ What Genesis 1 mea...
2025-04-041h 04
Buried Bible Podcast5. The World Behind the Bible: The Ancient Near East (Part 4)📜 Wrapping Up the Ancient Near East & the Context Behind the Bible 📜 In the final installment of our Ancient Near East deep dive, we uncover how understanding the historical and cultural world of the Bible transforms the way we read Scripture. Dr. Mark Chavalas, a leading expert in ancient history and biblical studies, returns to revisit key themes, explore listener questions, and reveal how deeply connected Israel was to the civilizations around it.From creation accounts and ancient empires to the surprising role of language and law, this episode offers a fresh lens on the Old Testament—...
2025-03-2844 min
Buried Bible Podcast4. The Forgotten Empires of the Bible : The Ancient Near East (part 3)📜 The Ancient Near East Part 3! 📜In Part 3 of our journey through the Ancient Near East, we continue our deep dive into the historical and cultural context behind the Bible. We explore the rise and fall of the great empires that shaped the biblical world—Assyria, Babylon, and Persia. These civilizations weren’t just historical footnotes—they played major roles in the spiritual, political, and prophetic landscape of the Bible.Learn about the diverse people groups, from the Sumerians and Akkadians to the Babylonians and Amorites, and how their languages, traditions, and interactions shaped the biblical world.📖 📖...
2025-03-2158 min
Buried Bible Podcast3. Mysteries of Mesopotamia: The Ancient Near East (Part 2)📜 Episode 3 | Mysteries of Mesopotamia: The Ancient Near East (Part 2)Welcome back to Part 2 of our journey through the Ancient Near East! In this episode, we explore the civilizations that shaped the biblical world—from Sumer to Babylon—and how their culture, language, and beliefs influenced Scripture. Dr. Mark Chavalas, an esteemed historian and archaeologist, takes us beyond the surface of scripture to reveal the hidden connections between Mesopotamia and the Bible. From the origins of writing to the rise and fall of powerful empires, we explore the forgotten world of the Old Testament and how it still i...
2025-03-1459 min
Buried Bible Podcast2. The Ancient Near East: The Secrets Behind the Bible📜 Episode 2 | The Ancient Near East: Reading the Bible in ContextThe Bible is more than an ancient book—it's the inspired and authoritative Word of God. But it was written to real people, in real places, shaped by real cultures. To fully grasp Scripture, we must read it through the lens of the Ancient Near East, the world in which it was born.This episode lays the foundation for understanding the context behind Genesis, Abraham, Mesopotamia, and more—because context matters.🔍 What You'll Discover:✅ How Ancient Near Eastern culture transforms our reading of the Bible
2025-03-0756 min
Buried Bible Podcast1. The Buried Bible: Uncovering the Bible's Historical Context📜 Welcome to Episode 1 of the Buried Bible Podcast! 📜We’re uncovering the Bible through the lens of the ancient world, exploring the context, cultures, and stories buried beneath Scripture. Join Keagan Walz and Dr. Mark Chavalas, a renowned scholar and archaeologist with decades of expertise in ancient Near Eastern history, as they introduce the podcast’s mission and explore how understanding the historical and cultural context enriches faith.📖 In This Episode:Why is the Bible hard to understand without its cultural context?What does it mean that “the Bible was written...
2025-02-281h 02
Netarts Friends Church PodcastThe Tension Between a “Happy” Life & a Life That Brings the Best Out of YouLuke 9:57-62This episode will help you explore the layers and complexities of your deep desires for a happy life, a secure life, a successful life, a connected life, a life lived to the full, an abundant life, a life that brings the best out of you, a life that truly works in the long run. It won't answer all your questions, but it may help uncover conversations you need to have with yourself, with others, and with the Spirit of God. Credits & Sources:John Walton, Victor Matthews, Mark Chavalas, Bruce Malina, Richard...
2025-02-2333 min
Pay It Forward Podcast58. How Ancient History Transforms Our Biblical Understanding with Dr. Mark ChavalasDr. Mark Chavalas joins us to talk about the Bible, Ancient Mesopotamia, archeology, and the Historical context to the Old Testament.
Mark Chavalas is a Professor, scholar, and a historian with a focus on ancient near eastern history and languages. He is also an educator, speaker, author, editor and archaeologist. He received his PhD from UCLA. He is one of the authors and editors of the IVP Background Commentary Old Testament. His scholarly focus is on the languages, history, and archaeology of Mesopotamia, particularly the regions that comprised ancient Babylonia and Assyria. He has taught at various institutions and...
2024-11-141h 22
Inspiring PhilosophyDid People Live to Be 900 Years Old in The Bible?Thanks to scholars Ben Stanhope and Chris Hansen for reviewing this video.
Join us at: http://www.inspiringphilosophy.org
Sources:
Karen Rhea Nemet-Nejat - Daily Life in Ancient Mesopotamia
Jöran Friberg - Numbers and Measures in the Earliest Written Records
J. Klein - The ‘Bane’ of Humanity: A Lifespan of One Hundred and Twenty Years
Kenneth Kitchen - On the Reliability of the Old Testament
Meir Bar-Ilan - When Being Numerate Used to Mean Something Else
Nahum M. Sarna - Understanding Genesis
Duane L. Christensen - The Mysterious Numbers of the Ages of the P...
2024-10-0923 minInspiring PhilosophyThe Imperfect Mosaic Lawf the Torah is from God why does it contain some pretty bad teachings? Shouldn't God have taught a better system than what we find in the Torah? Thank you to scholars Mark Chavalas and John Walton for helping with this video.Part 1: • The Misunderstood Mosaic Law Don't forget to help us create more videos! We need your support: / inspiringphilosophy / @inspiringphilosophy Sources: Exploring the Composition of the Pentateuch - Baker Jr., Kennet...
2024-06-0517 minInspiring PhilosophyThe Misunderstood Mosaic LawWe are so far removed from the cultural world of the ancient Near East there is so much about the Torah we do not understand. This is a deep dive exploring what the Torah was and what it most likely functioned as. Thank you to scholars Mark Chavalas and John Walton for helping with this video.Don't forget to help us create more videos! We need your support: / inspiringphilosophy / @inspiringphilosophy Sources: Christine Hayes – Lecture 10. Biblical Law: The Thre...
2024-05-2228 min
Does the Bible say THAT?!?016: The Table of Nations (Genesis 10:1-32)More names. More genealogy. A lot of geography. Dave tackles the Table of Nations chronicling people groups from Shem, Ham and Japheth spreading out from the ancient near east. Dave spends a fair amount of time discussing the outlier of Nimrod being included in this genealogy. Plus, a very special guest right around the 1 hour mark of the show.
Sources for this episode:
*The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton
*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham
*The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament...
2024-05-221h 47Does the Bible say THAT?!?008: Murder! The Cain and Abel Story (Genesis 4:1-16)The first murder in the Bible! The tragic account of Cain and Abel and the unfolding drama east of Eden. Plus, where did Cain get his wife? All of this and more on this episode of Does the Bible Say THAT?!? with David Lester.
Sources for this episode:
*"The Mark of Cain: Marked for Death. Marked for Life" Womanists Wading in the Word by Dr. Wil Gafney. https://www.wilgafney.com/2021/04/25/markofcain/
*Come Out My People! God's Call Out of Empire in the Bible and Beyond by Wes Howard-Brook
2023-11-151h 26Inspiring PhilosophyDid Genesis Copy the Epic of Gilgamesh?A special thanks to scholars Mark Chavalas and Ben Stanhope for helping with this!Don't forget to help us create more videos! We need your support:https://www.patreon.com/inspiringphil... / @inspiringphilosophy Sources:The Evolution of the Gilgamesh Epic - Jeffery TigayA Companion to Ancient Epic - John Miles FoleyThe Lost World of the Flood - Tremper Longman and John H. WaltonGod in Translation - Mark S. SmithAncient Israelite Literature in its Cultural Context - John Walto...
2023-06-1422 min
Christian Geek Central PodcastBlack Knight Premiere (CGC Podcast #757)Share This Video For "Summer Insanity"(Use the "share" button for it to count!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5YPZrGzpZcA review of the Korean sci-fi movie "Black Knight", and some thoughts about how we should pray as well as unity in the church in the final installment of our Colossians Bible Study!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:COMICS- Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year One GAMES- Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark, Saints Row 2022, Ghostwire TokyoTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:08 Black Knight...
2023-05-1200 min
Seminary DropoutJohn Walton’s Wisdom for Faithfully Reading the Old TestamentJohn H. Walton is a professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Previously he was a professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for twenty years.
Some of Walton's books include The Lost World of Adam and Eve, The Lost World of Scripture, The Lost World of Genesis One, Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament, The Essential Bible Companion, The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis, and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (with Victor Matthews and Mark Chavalas).
Walton's ministry experience includes church classes for all age groups, high school Bible studies, and adul...
2023-03-3100 min
Seminary DropoutJohn Walton’s Wisdom for Faithfully Reading the Old Testament
John H. Walton is a professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Previously he was a professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for twenty years.
Some of Walton’s books include The Lost World of Adam and Eve, The Lost World of Scripture, The Lost World of Genesis One, Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament, The Essential Bible Companion, The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis, and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (with Victor Matthews and Mark Chavalas).
Walton’s ministry experience includes church classes for...
2023-03-3149 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastSuffering & Healing (James Series Pt. 19)People's faith gets shattered on this stuff. Lives hang in the balance....and lives are changed and enriched positively by healing prayers. There are beautiful stories and tragic stories. This episode is not so much a declaration of the one way to understand prayers for healing in the midst of suffering as it is an exploration of what Scripture says and how God might meet us together in our various human experiences of suffering.Credits & Sources:Fred Pratt Green, Willard Swartley, Michelle Jenck, National Institutes of Health, Tim Geddert, Craig Keener, Moises Silva, Steven Runge...
2023-02-1937 min
The Big Book: Cover to CoverA final recap of The Big Book: Cover to Cover with special guests Dr. Mark Chavalas, Dr. Wendy Widder, and Dr. Kevin ZuberWhy does reading and studying the Bible from Genesis to Revelation matter? How do we encourage practicing Christians to get their nose in the Book?Dr. Mark Chavalas, Dr. Wendy Widder, and Dr. Kevin Zuber join Michael Easley to discuss the necessity for Christ-followers to spend time in the Bible from cover to cover.Read the full blog post here.
2023-02-0947 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastFaith in the Face of Injustice (James Series Pt. 17)We live in a world full of injustice. It's systemic, historic, personal, and private. It touches the food we eat, clothes we wear, financial systems, land we live on, and on and on. Facing injustice can be exhausting. It can be overwhelming. Sometimes you are caught in the middle of it. Sometimes you are looking on from the bleachers, from a position of privilege as other people's lives are torn apart. Either way, what are you do to and what does the ancient spirituality of James the brother of Jesus have to offer? Credits & Sources:...
2023-02-0533 minThe Big Book: Cover to CoverMicah Bonus with Dr. Mark ChavalasMichael speaks with Dr. Mark Chavalas about the book of Micah. Micah prophesies to a nation under siege, offering stark warning of God's impending judgment and future hope for the remnant God will preserve, according to His promises. Read the full show notes here.
2022-12-1225 minThe Big Book: Cover to CoverObadiah Bonus with Dr. Mark ChavalasDr. Mark Chavalas joins us again, this time to discuss the minor prophet Obadiah. As always, the historical context Dr. Chavalas brings helps us to wrap our minds around the bigger picture. In this case, he reminds us that we can expect God to be the same today that He was when this book was written: He is faithful and He is just. Read the full show notes here.
2022-12-0833 minThe Big Book: Cover to CoverJudges Bonus: Reading Difficult Parts of Scripture with Dr. Mark ChavalasHow do we resolve texts we can't reconcile to any sort of order or justice? When the bad guys win, and evil violence seems to have the last word?Dr. Mark Chavalas joins us again to discuss some of the more difficult passages in the book of Judges. Read the full show notes here.
2022-10-3143 minThe Big Book: Cover to CoverNumbers Bonus: Reading Numbers Like a Historian with Dr. Mark ChavalasHow do we think about the Old Testament from a Syrian Babylonian lens perspective? And he'll talk about that a little bit, so it is with great delight that we have Dr. Chavalas on today's episode about Numbers.Read the full show notes here.
2022-10-2643 minChristian Geek Central PodcastTop 5 Non-MCU Movies & Shows (CGC Podcast #723)Getting tired of Marvel yet? Paeter presents his Top 5 Non-MCU Superhero Movies & Shows! Then some thoughts about letting Jesus guard our minds as Geeks in our continuing study of Colossians!PLUS, in Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES- Horror Movies With My 11-year Old Son: Jeepers Creepers 2, The Void, A Nightmare On Elm Street[2010],COMICS- Batman #36-53VIDEO GAMES- HDR10 on PS5, Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition PS4 (on PS5), And as always, more assorted topics based on your questions, comments and feedback!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:24 Yop 5...
2022-09-1600 minChristian Geek Central PodcastThor Love And Thunder (CGC Podcast #722)A review of the video game Lost Epic, reactions to the themes and philosophy of Thor: Love And Thunder, and some biblical ideas to help us develop and maintain a healthy thought-life as we continue our study of Colossians!PLUS, in Paeter's Geek Week:COMICS- The Flash #45-51, Titans #17-23, Wonder Woman #46-55, Hal Jordan And The Green Lantern Corps #42-50, VIDEO GAMES- Conan: Exiles- Age Of Sorcery, Real-time With Pause RPGs, Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition PS4 (on PS5), Deep Discounts On Paeter's Favorite Games, And as always, more assorted topics...
2022-09-1000 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastWe All Need Do-Overs (Jonah Series Pt. 5)We all need do-overs. We mess our life up. We mess other people's lives up. We struggle to recognize what parts we are responsible for and what parts other people are responsible for. We want God's help, but we aren't ready to face ourselves. We blame God. We blame others. We try to deflect. How can we even get clear on where we went wrong? We need the gift of a do-over, even before we have our life all sorted out. Where is God in the middle of messes like this? Credits, Sources, Bits, & Pieces: ...
2022-06-1936 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastWeathering Storms of Other People's Making (Jonah Series Pt. 4)Have you ever found yourself weathering a storm of someone else's making? Suddenly the impact of their choices is affecting your time, finances, home, relationships, workplace, safety, or life? Sometimes the way they involve you in their situation leaves you with lose/lose decisions. They put you into a double bind. You are left making excruciating and complex decisions. After it all goes down you are left with haunting memories and regrets. You feel complicit in their self-destruction, and it all feels so empty and final. Where is God underneath it all? Credits, Sources, Bits, & Pieces:
2022-06-1235 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastCover Story vs. Inner Truth of Experience (Jonah Series Pt. 3)Your cover story includes some of the basic facts of your experience, but rarely does it tell the complete truth about your experiences and how they affected you. Words sometimes fail when the world no longer makes sense, when meaning collapses, when it feels like God might be on the side of your oppressors. This is why we need more than to "know" that God is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in love. We need to "feel" this. Especially those who have been impacted by traumatic events need more than words. Credits, Sources, Bits...
2022-05-2241 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastWhen God's Message Becomes a Reality to You (Jonah Series Pt. 2)Have you ever felt that feeling down deep in your gut? A palpable truth. Reality. A feeling. A thought. An image. You know God is telling you something. It is comforting and full of empathy; and it is challenging, eye-opening, and scary. You want to run away, argue it away, sleep it away. But still, it is there, coming after you. Possibly swallowing you up. How do you determine what to do next? How do you sort out your own motives and anxieties? Credits, Sources, Bits, and Pieces:Terrence Fretheim, Jacques Ellul, John Goldingay, Pete...
2022-05-0835 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastJonah and the Whale... Did that Happen? (Jonah Series Pt. 1)The story of Jonah and the whale is fraught with questions of history, biology, archeology, and botany, etc. Some people avoid the questions, some people do mental gymnastics with the questions, and some people deconstruct their faith with the questions. All of these questions center around one big question: "DID THAT HAPPEN?" Is this the question that matters the most when it comes to the book of Jonah? Credits, Sources, Bits, & Pieces: Terrence Fretheim, Jacques Ellul, John Goldingay, Pete Enns, Erica Brown, Uriel Simon, John Walton, Victor Matthews, Terry Brensinger, Mark Chavalas, Eugene Peterson, D...
2022-05-0133 minChristian Geek Central PodcastElden Ring, Elex & Halo Premiere (CGC Podcast #698)ON THIS EPISODE:A review of the series premiere for "Halo" on Paramount+, a comparison between Elden Ring & Paeter's latest video game favorite, "Elex", and a review of the sci-fi movie "Archive"! Also, a look at how heaven & thankfulness help geeks love better and live more satisfied lives!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:46 Elden Ring (Hype) Vs. Elex00:40:18 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News00:51:32 The Weekly Word (Ruth 1-4, 1 Samuel 1-20, Psalms 77-83)01:02:25 Halo...
2022-03-2600 min
Christian Geek Central PodcastChristian Apologetics Books (CGC Podcast #697)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: An overview of Paeter's favorite books on Christian Apologetics, and some foundational thoughts for geeks about our personal identity and finding answers to life's tough questions as we begin our study through the book of Colossians! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:32 Paeter's Favorite Christian Apologetics Books 00:31:40 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:48:17 The Weekly Word (Joshua 9-24, Judges, and Psalms 67-76) 01:07:13 Foundations for...
2022-03-1800 minChristian Geek Central PodcastChristian Apologetics Books (CGC Podcast #697)ON THIS EPISODE:An overview of Paeter's favorite books on Christian Apologetics, and some foundational thoughts for geeks about our personal identity and finding answers to life's tough questions as we begin our study through the book of Colossians!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:32 Paeter's Favorite Christian Apologetics Books00:31:40 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News00:48:17 The Weekly Word (Joshua 9-24, Judges, and Psalms 67-76)01:07:13 Foundations for identity, self-worth & life's biggest questions (Colossians Geek Bible...
2022-03-1800 minChristian Geek Central PodcastThe Adam Project and Q&A (CGC Podcast #696)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of The Adam Project, and a Q&A with the CGC Youtube audience, covering topics like the Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard aqcuisition, Paeter's current feelings about his decision to buy BOTH A Playstation 5 & Xbox Series X, & lots more! PLUS, more assorted topics based on Paeter's Geek Week, including some extra time focused on the AA sci-fi/fantasy RPG "Elex", and how Paeter is deeply enjoying this diamond in the rough! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 Important...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastThe Adam Project and Q&A (CGC Podcast #696)ON THIS EPISODE:A review of The Adam Project, and a Q&A with the CGC Youtube audience, covering topics like the Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard aqcuisition, Paeter's current feelings about his decision to buy BOTH A Playstation 5 & Xbox Series X, & lots more! PLUS, more assorted topics based on Paeter's Geek Week, including some extra time focused on the AA sci-fi/fantasy RPG "Elex", and how Paeter is deeply enjoying this diamond in the rough!TIMESTAMPS00:00:01 Important Info About Podcast Feed00:02:07 Intro00:06:09 The Adam Project Review00:15:27 CGC...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastThe Batman & Elex 2 (CGC Podcast #695)ON THIS EPISODE: A review of The Batman and the first 5 hours of Elex 2, along with some thoughts about developing the motivation to grow in wisdom as we continue our study of Proverbs! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:46 The Batman Review 00:26:53 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:47:25 The Weekly Word (Deuteronomy 10-29 and Psalms 56-62) 01:04:37 Elex 2 Review 01:23:01 Motivating Our Growth In Wisdom(Proverbs Bible Study) 01:34:23 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Topics & Questions (Superman & Lois, Cavill/Snyder Vs. Christopher Reeve Superman, Re-imagining A Modern Clark Kent, Can Fantasy Magic Desensitize People To The...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastHorizon Forbidden West & Vikings Valhalla (CGC Podcast #694)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A reaction to the character of Aloy in the opening hours of "Horizon Forbidden West", a review of the series premiere for "Vikings: Valhalla", and some thoughts from Ecclesiastes as Paeter reacts to a weekend of non-stop geek entertainment. PLUS, a report on the PS5 version of Cyberpunk 2077, figuring out when it's time to stop debating with someone online, and more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastInfernax & Fistful Of Vengeance (CGC Podcast #693)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of the fantasy martial arts movie "Fistful Of Vengeance", and a review of the retro indie action rpg "Infernax". Then, some thoughts on how God's wisdom can help geeks fight depression, as we continue our study of Proverbs. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:27 Fistful Of Vengeance Review 00:12:38 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:23:33 The Weekly Word (Numbers 8-21 and...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastDying Light 2 (CGC Podcast #692)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: Part two of a retrospective review of DC Comics' "Green Lantern: Rebirth, and some "phoned-in" thoughts and reactions about Dyling Light 2: Stay Human. Then, how wisdom can help geeks both socially and financially, as we continue our study of Proverbs. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:42 Dying Light 2 "Phoned-In" Review 00:33:09 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:46:45 The Weekly Word (Leviticus 16-27, Numbers 1-7 and...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastGhostbusters Afterlife Review (CGC Podcast #691)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and as our study of Proverbs continues we take a look at what it means to "fear" God and "hate" evil, and how getting those things wrong can really cause problems for geeks! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:28 Ghostbusters: Afterlife Review 00:14:45 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:31:51 The Weekly Word (Exodus 35-40, Leviticus 1-15, and Psalms 29...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastGreen Lantern Rebirth Part 1 (CGC Podcast #690)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: Part 1 of a retrospective review of Green Lantern: Rebirth, a listener's alternate take and criticism of DC Comics' "Identity Crisis", and Paeter's "Phoned-In" Review for the premiere of Amazon Prime's The Legend Of Vox Machina, and some thoughts about prioritizing God over geek hobbies as we continue our study of Proverbs. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:48 A Literary Criticism Of DC's "Identity Crisis" 00:37:00...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastBest Movies, Games & Shows Of 2021 (CGC Podcast #689)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: Paeter's picks for the best movies, shows and games of 2021! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:33 Best* New & Old Games Of 2021 00:25:03 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:31:03 The Weekly Word (Genesis 40-End, Exodus 1-9, and Psalms 15-19) 00:41:23 Best Movies & Shows Of 2021 00:54:48 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Topics & Questions (Moon Knight Trailer Reactions, Does Paeter Like To Troll & Mess With People?,) 01:16:07 Paeter's...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastSuperman & Lois & Eternals (CGC Podcast #688)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of the season 2 premiere for Superman & Lois, a review of the "Symphony Of The Night"-inspired game "Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit In WonderLabyrinth", a review of Marvel's Eternals, and brief reviews of the series premieres for both Naomi & Peacemaker. We also take a look at how God wants to help us feel less out of place or like victims of sin by growing in wisdom! PLUS...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastMatrix Resurrections & Boba Fett (CGC Podcast #687)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of The Matrix Resurrections, a review of the first two episodes of The Book Of Boba Fett, a review of the Fatesworn DLC for Kingdoms Of Amalur Re-Reckoning, and some thoughts about finding purpose and "joy" in the slog of life as Paeter looks to scripture (and the Man Of Steel Soundtrack) to navigate his "post-Christmas Blues". This episode also features the first installment of a new weekly segment called The...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastJustice Society World War 2 (CGC Podcast #686)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of the DC Animated movie "Justice Society World War II", part 2 of a DC Comics retrospective review for "Identity Crisis", and some thoughts about Geeks & the value of attending a local church(recorded in 2015). Then, Paeter looks back at 2021 and the big changes that happened both for Christian Geek Central and his own life! And finally, Paeter's responses to listener questions about Paeter's "Desert Island" geek hobby choice and what...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastChristmas Geek Entertainment (CGC Podcast #685)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A list of Geeky Christmas movies, shows and games you can enjoy as you take time off! What Christian Geeks surprisingly have in common with The Little Drummer Boy, and Paeter's favorite geeky Christmas gift memories! Plus Paeter's responses to a listener's weird questions! (No Geek Week, News or B5 Schawarma segments this week.) TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:06:00 Christmas Geek Movies, TV Shows & Games 00:51:32 Paeter's Favorite Geeky Christmas Gifts 01:06:46 How Christian Geeks Are Like The...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastSpider-man No Way Home (CGC Podcast #684)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A Review of Spider-man: No Way Home & Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and some thoughts on how Christmas Nostalgia can be spiritually valuable! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:29 Venom: Let There Be Carnage Review 00:09:41 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News (Paeter's Christmas Songs: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59834484 ) 00:37:02 Spider-man: No Way Home Review 00:48:41 The Spiritual Value Of Christmas Nostalgia 00:55:51 Listener/Viewer...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastEncounter Review (CGC Podcast #683)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of the movie "Encounter" on Amazon Prime, and some thoughts about being on guard while navigating entertainment as we continue our study of Proverbs. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:20 Encounter (Amazon Prime) Review 00:13:02 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:30:00 Being On Guard While Navigating Entertainment (Proverbs Bible Study) 00:39:31 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Topics & Questions (Should Christians Draw Gory/Horror Art...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastLost In Space Season 3 & Identity Crisis (CGC Podcast #682)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of the season 3 premiere for Lost In Space On Netflix, Part 1 of a DC Comics Retrospective review of "Identity Crisis", and a look at some red flags that indicate we are being targeted for temptation as we continue looking at Proverbs chapter 7. Then later some updated thoughts after finishing both The Mandalorian Season 2 and The Falcon And The Winter Soldier(including its social/moral themes)! PLUS, more assorted topics based...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastHawkeye Premiere & Thankfulness (CGC Podcast #681)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of the series premiere for Hawkeye, and some thoughts about how being thankful to God is both what God deserves and what geeks need to practice for their own well-being! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:53 Hawkeye Disney Plus Series Premiere Review 00:13:27 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:27:18 How Being Thankful Helps Geeks And Honors God (Bible Study) 00:40:43 Listener/Viewer...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastThe Wheel Of Time Amazon Premiere (CGC Podcast #680)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of the series premieres for both Amazon Prime's "The Wheel Of Time" and Netflix's "Cowboy Bebop", a phoned-in "non-review" of the movie "Prisoners Of The Ghostland", and Paeter's reflections on Skyrim, including the valuable spiritual truths it brings to his mind and how it holds up 10 years later (with the free anniversary updates on PS5). Then some thoughts about how we can avoid sin before it even has a chance...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastSkyrim Anniversary & Shang-Chi (CGC Podcast #679)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings, some thoughts on the free Skyrim Next-Gen Upgrade, and a chat about dream movie crossovers, the essential nature of humans vs that of machines, and whether or not Jesus saved aliens, with Francisco Ruiz of the Retro Rewind Podcast! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:35 Skyrim Anniversary Edition &...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastFinch Review (CGC Podcast #678)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of the Apple TV+ movie Finch, a "Non-Review" of the Guardians Of The Galaxy video game, and how scripture protects and helps us as we face life's biggest hurts and challenges. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:24 Guardians Of The Galaxy Game "Non-Review" 00:24:43 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:31:02 Finch Movie Review 00:42:42 How Scripture Protects & Helps Us In...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastEmber & JSA (CGC Podcast #677)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of the fantasy RPG "Ember" on Xbox One/Series X, a retrospective review of JSA #1-4 (and the DC comics series as a whole), and how sacrificial giving affects God, and how we can take some first steps in that discipline as we conclude our study of Philippians. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:41 Ember (Xbox One/Series X) Review 00:13:24 CGC...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastDune & Far Cry 6 (CGC Podcast #676)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A show packed with reviews! Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, Injustice (DC Animated Movie), Free Guy, Dune, the series premiere of Invasion & Far Cry 6! Also, some thoughts about how God provides strength for Geeks to endure hardship as we continue studying Philippians. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:10 Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Review 00:11:45 Injustice Review 00:22:36 CGC &...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastHalloween Kills & The Green Knight (CGC Podcast #675)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: Reviews of The Green Knight, Halloween Kills and the action RPG Xuan Yuan Sword 7, a Christian fiction book review round-up from Lorehaven, and some practical thoughts from Philippians on how we can experience peace from God. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:30 The Green Knight Review 00:12:42 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:26:16 Halloween Kills Review 00:38:30 Lorehaven Christian Fiction Book Reviews...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastMulti-Movie Reviews (CGC Podcast #674)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A special multi-movie review episode with reviews for The Matrix (for which Paeter is joined by his son Asher), The Frighteners, Rupture, Escape Room, 2019(for which Paeter is joined by his son Titus) & the theatrical AND extended versions of Escape Room: Tournament Of Champions! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:29 The Matrix Review 00:22:47 The Frighteners Review 00:41:38 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:47:40 Rupture...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastYour Best Questions Of 2020 (CGC Podcast #673)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE:A return to Paeter's "Bookshelf Tour", this time with a look at books expressing beliefs he disagrees with! Then, Paeter shares a collection of your most memorable questions & topics (along with his responses) from 2020! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:49 Beliefs I Disagree With (Bookshelf Tour) 00:27:17 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:39:39 Best 2020 Questions Intro 00:41:32 Enjoying Violent Entertainment 00:47:47 Covid/Fear/End...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastThe Batman & Elex 2 (CGC Podcast #695)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of The Batman and the first 5 hours of Elex 2, along with some thoughts about developing the motivation to grow in wisdom as we continue our study of Proverbs! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:46 The Batman Review 00:26:53 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:47:25 The Weekly Word (Deuteronomy 10-29 and Psalms 56-62) 01:04:37 Elex 2 Review 01:23:01 Motivating Our Growth In Wisdom(Proverbs Bible Study) 01:34:23...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastHorizon Forbidden West & Vikings Valhalla (CGC Podcast #694)ON THIS EPISODE:A reaction to the character of Aloy in the opening hours of "Horizon Forbidden West", a review of the series premiere for "Vikings: Valhalla", and some thoughts from Ecclesiastes as Paeter reacts to a weekend of non-stop geek entertainment.PLUS, a report on the PS5 version of Cyberpunk 2077, figuring out when it's time to stop debating with someone online, and more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:40 Horizon Forbidden West (Why I Don't Like Aloy)00:12:30 CGC & Christian...
2022-02-2500 minChristian Geek Central PodcastInfernax & Fistful Of Vengeance (CGC Podcast #693)ON THIS EPISODE:A review of the fantasy martial arts movie "Fistful Of Vengeance", and a review of the retro indie action rpg "Infernax". Then, some thoughts on how God's wisdom can help geeks fight depression, as we continue our study of Proverbs.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:27 Fistful Of Vengeance Review00:12:38 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News00:23:33 The Weekly Word (Numbers 8-21 and Psalms 42-46)00:33:58 Infernax Video Game Review00:41:26 How God's...
2022-02-1700 minChristian Geek Central PodcastThe Wheel Of Time Amazon Premiere (CGC Podcast #680)ON THIS EPISODE:A review of the series premieres for both Amazon Prime's "The Wheel Of Time" and Netflix's "Cowboy Bebop", a phoned-in "non-review" of the movie "Prisoners Of The Ghostland", and Paeter's reflections on Skyrim, including the valuable spiritual truths it brings to his mind and how it holds up 10 years later (with the free anniversary updates on PS5). Then some thoughts about how we can avoid sin before it even has a chance to lead us off-track as we continue our study of Proverbs.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback...
2021-11-2000 min
The Monday Christian PodcastTMCP 84: How Genesis One Helps Us Better Understand God and Scripture [John Walton]John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Previously he was professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for twenty years.
Some of Walton's books include The Lost World of Adam and Eve, The Lost World of Scripture, The Lost World of Genesis One, Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament, The Essential Bible Companion, The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis, and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (with Victor Matthews and Mark Chavalas).
Walton's ministry experience includes church classes for all age...
2021-11-0148 min
CosmoTeoSérie A Semana da Criação: 13 - A tarde e a manhã dos diasSérie em áudio proferida para a Igreja ElShaddai em Brasília - DF no Instagram.
Para conferir no perfil da Igreja: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17870473496498645/
Sugestão de livros para a série e que é atualizado a cada episódio:
* Livro Comentário Bíblico Atos - Antigo Testamento, por John Walton, Victor Matthews e Mark Chavalas. Editora Atos
* Livro: O mundo perdido de Adão e Eva, por John Walton. Editora Ultimato
* Livro: A evolução...
2021-11-0115 min
Michael Easley inContextThe Big Book—Cover to Cover: Wrap Up with Dr. Mark Chavalas, Dr. Wendy Widder, & Dr. Kevin ZuberWhy does reading and studying the Bible from Genesis to Revelation matter? How do we encourage Christians to get their noses in the Book? Dr. Mark Chavalas, Dr. Wendy Widder, and Dr. Kevin Zuber join Michael Easley to discuss the value of studying and understanding the Bible—from cover to cover. For more episodes from "The Big Book—Cover to Cover" Series or more Biblically-based resources, visit michaelincontext.com For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-panel/
2021-07-0648 min
The Watford Church of Christ Podcast"Adventures in faith with Abraham " Class 1: Introduction Malcolm CoxIntroduction
Why Abraham matters
Jesus and other NT writers (see all NT refs at foot of notes)
“the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.” (Romans 4:16 NIV11)
“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he w...
2020-12-2923 min
Thames Valley Churches of Christ"Adventures in faith with Abraham" Class 1 Introduction. Malcolm CoxIntroduction
Why Abraham matters
Jesus and other NT writers (see all NT refs at foot of notes)
“the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.” (Romans 4:16 NIV11)
“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” (H...
2020-12-2923 min
Michael Easley inContextBonus Episode: Micah with Dr. Mark ChavalasMichael speaks with Dr. Mark Chavalas about the book of Micah.
What does God require of His people?
Micah offers a stark warning of God's impending judgment, and future hope for the remnant God will preserve according to His promises.
For Show Notes visit http://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-micah
2020-04-3026 min
Eve y TampiDiluvio UniversalEn el episodio de hoy, viajamos a la antigua Mesopotamia para escuchar uno de los relatos contados en el Poema de Gilgamesh, que trata acerca de un Diluvio provocado por los Dioses para reiniciar la humanidad. ¿Les suena conocido? Así es, comparamos este relato con el pasaje en el antiguo testamento acerca del Arca de Noé, y notamos como la Biblia tiene inspiraciones en la mitología Mesopotámica. Referencias John H. Walton, Victor H. Mathews y Mark W. Chavalas. Comentario del contexto cultural de la Biblia. Antiguo Testamento. Edito...
2020-04-2100 min
Michael Easley inContextBonus Episode: Obadiah with Dr. Mark ChavalasDr. Mark Chavalas joins us at inContext again, this time to discuss the Minor Prophet Obadiah.
As always, the historical context Dr. Chavalas brings helps us to wrap our minds around the bigger picture. In this case, he reminds us that we can expect God to be the same today that He was when this book was written: He is faithful and He is just.
For Show Notes visit: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-obadiah/
2020-04-1634 minChristian Geek Central PodcastOperencia PS4 And Tales From The Loop (CGC Podcast #596)Reviews of the Ragnarok DLC for Titan Quest On PS4, Operencia: The Stolen Sun on PS4 and the premiere for the Amazon Prime series "Tales From Loop". PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:25 Titan Quest Ragnarok PS4 DLC Review 00:17:08 Tales From The Loop Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2 Review 00:32:01 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:37:21 Weekly Waistline 00:42:44 Operencia: The Stolen Sun PS4 Review 01:06:03 Listener/Viewer Messages (Star Wars Ep. 9 Leaked 1st Script, Zack Snyder Batman V. Superman Commentary) 01:13:17 Paeter's Geek Week(Dungeons & Dragons Game Night Vs Quarantine, Titan Quest, Spider-man: Far From Home, Deep Sky Derelicts...
2020-04-0400 minThe Book and The Spade Feed"Syrian Archaeoklogy: Emar" with Mark ChavalasThe Book and the Spade program #642
2020-01-2200 min
The Book and The Spade Feed"Syrian Archaeoklogy: Emar" with Mark ChavalasThe Book and the Spade program #642
2020-01-2214 min
Michael Easley inContextBonus Episode: Reading Difficult Parts of Scripture with Dr. Mark ChavalasHow do we resolve texts we can't reconcile to any sort of order or justice? When the bad guys win, and evil violence seems to have the last word?
Dr. Mark Chavalas joins us again to discuss some of the more difficult passages in the book of Judges.
Our thanks to Dr. Chavalas for joining us on the show again!
To read a transcript of this conversation visit: http://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-difficult-scripture
2019-10-2444 min
Michael Easley inContextBonus Episode: Reading Numbers Like a Historian, with Dr. Mark ChavalasJoining us today is historian and professor Dr. Mark Chavalas.
How does a Historian read this text?
For Show Notes visit:https://michaelincontext.com/numbers-historian/
2019-10-0345 min
Can I Say This At Church‽Genesis, Creation, and the Lost World of Scripture with Dr. John WaltonSupport the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode Transcript The story of creation and how this universe that we swirl around in is ordered is something that has always bubbled in my head. Each time I think I have it figured out I learn something new that entirely shifts my perspective. Can a historical study of the Old Testament help? Guest Bio: John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Previously he was professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago fo...
2018-09-1048 minThe Book and The Spade Feed"What the Ancients Thought About Jesus" with Mark ChavalasThe Book and the Spade program #1611
2018-03-2800 minThe Book and The Spade Feed"What the Ancients Thought About Jesus" with Mark ChavalasThe Book and the Spade program #1611
2018-03-2814 min
PODCINEMA en TRPCPODCINEMA en TRPC (02 02 2016) Macizas BondHola amigos Podcinemeros, ya estamos de vuelta. Hoy en el cogollo del meollo, haremos un repaso de las 10 mejores chicas bond, porque seamos realistas, si hay algo que mola de verdad en las pelis de James Bond , son su chavalas .
En Podserial: Pocoyo.
Esta vez nos querido acercar a los más pequeños de la casa con una serie divertida y
educativa que también podremos disfrutar los padres sin sentirnos tontos. Junto a un
montón de amigos entre los que están Pato, Ele y Pajaroto; un niño de 4 años, curioso
y divertido, siempre atento y al qu...
2016-02-031h 17