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Text in UsExodus Chapters 36 and 37: Willing Generosity in the Morning after MorningJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapters 36 and 37!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2024-03-1534 minText in UsMailbox Episode 4Join George and Elle as they dive into the inbox for a Mailbox Episode!Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2024-03-0852 minText in UsExodus Chapter 35: Wise of Heart, Willingly GenerousJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 35!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2024-03-0256 minText in UsExodus Chapter 34 Part II: The Horns of MosheJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 34 Part B!Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2024-02-2342 minText in UsExodus Chapter 34 Part I: Crookedness, Crime, & ErrorsJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 34!Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2024-02-1754 minText in UsExodus Chapter 33: Lest I Eat You on the PathJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 33!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2024-02-0952 minText in UsExodus 32: Patrick Swayze & the Answer of HeroesJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 32!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2024-02-021h 04Text in UsExodus Chapter 31: The Finger of ElohimJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 31!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2024-01-1936 minText in UsExodus Chapter 30: The Rich Shall Not Be GreaterJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 30!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2024-01-1246 minText in UsExodus Chapter 29: Outside the CampJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 29!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2024-01-0655 minText in UsExodus Chapter 28: Holy Flower PowerJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 28!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-12-231h 17Text in UsExodus Chapter 27: Shown To You In The MountainJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 27!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-12-1535 minText in UsExodus Chapter 26: Tabernacle So ThiccJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 26!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-12-0950 minText in UsExodus Chapter 25: Dolphins or Honey Badgers?Join George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 25!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-12-011h 10Text in UsExodus Chapter 24: Vision of the ElohimJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 24!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-11-2455 minText in UsExodus Chapter 23: Leprosy or Hornets?Join George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 23!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-11-171h 15Text in UsExodus Chapter 22: Zacchaeus and the Whispering Priestesses
(Because Elle didn't want Horndogs in the title)
Join George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 22!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-11-1159 minText in UsExodus Chapter 21: The Naughty Naughty PortionJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 21!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-11-041h 05Text in UsMailbox Episode 3Join George and Elle as they dive into the mailbox and answer questions from all of you!Send in your questions to TextInUs@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2023-10-2732 minText in UsExodus Chapter 20: The Ten CommandmentsJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 20!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-10-2156 minText in UsExodus Chapter 19: Vultures, Voices, and Glittering SwordsJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 19!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-10-141h 01Text in UsExodus Chapter 18: Withered Leaves from the VineJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 18!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-10-0647 minText in UsExodus Chapter 17: Armies of the Undead & the Sapphire StaffJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 17!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-09-2949 minText in UsExodus Chapter 16: Clunky and ChunkyJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 16!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-09-161h 01Text in UsExodus Chapter 15: Majestic as a HerniaJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 15!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-09-081h 19Text in UsExodus Chapter 14: Lusty Horses in Paro's ForcesJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 14!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-09-011h 16Text in UsExodus Chapter 13: The Bones of YosefJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 13!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-08-2544 minText in UsExodus Chapter 12 Part II: Feet of HeroesJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 12!Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-08-1938 minText in UsExodus Chapter 12 Part I: Oregano and Other Hot TakesJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 12!Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2023-08-1159 minText in UsMailbox Episode 2Join George and Elle as they answer listener questions for a Mailbox Episode!You can send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2023-06-2541 minText in UsExodus Chapter 11: In Burning FuryJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 11
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-06-1633 minText in UsExodus Chapter 10: Team Space LocustsJoin George and Elle as the explore the text of Exodus Chapter 10
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-06-0954 minText in UsExodus Chapter 9: Higgledy-PiggledyJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 9
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-06-021h 02Text in UsExodus Chapter 8: The Froghemoth and a Giant RavenJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 8
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-05-261h 04Text in UsExodus Chapter 7: It's a Whale Eat Whale WorldJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 7
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Alternate Titles: "Nobody Expects a Plesiosaurus" "Jackal Whales & Angel Fire"2023-05-191h 03Text in UsExodus Chapter 6: Spirits Cut Like GrainJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 6!
If you have questions or comments, send them in to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-05-1259 minText in UsExodus Chapter 5: Back to BabelJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 5!
Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com2023-05-0548 minText in UsExodus Chapter 4 Part II: Go to PeaceJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Exodus Chapter 4!Send in your questions to TextInUs@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2023-04-2246 minText in UsExodus Chapter 4 Part I: AmanJoin George and Elle as they explore the Text of Exodus Chapter 4!Send in questions to TextInUs@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2023-04-1452 minText in UsExodus Chapter 3 Part II: In All My WondersJoin George and Elle as the explore the Text of Exodus Chapter 3!Send in your questions to textinus@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2023-04-0739 minText in UsExodus Chapter 3 Part I: Backside of the DesertJoin George and Elle as they explore the first portion of the Text of Exodus Chapter 3!Send in your questions to TextInUs@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2023-03-3151 minText in UsExodus Chapter 2 Part II: The Neighbor of GodJoin George and Elle as they explore the Text of Exodus Chapter 2!Send in your questions to TextInUs@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2023-03-2439 minText in UsExodus Chapter 2 Part I: The Hidden OnesJoin George and Elle as they explore the Text of Exodus Chapter 2!Send in your questions to TextInUs@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2023-03-1848 minText in UsExodus Chapter 1: Melt Them Like WaxJoin George and Elle in the first episode of Season 2 as they explore the Text of Exodus Chapter 1!
Send in your questions to textinus@gmail.com2023-03-1046 minText in UsMailbox Episode 1Join George and Elle as they explore the text of.... your emails! Today's Mailbox Episode comes from all of you, thank you for sending in your questions and insights to textinus@gmail.com for our final episode in the Book of Genesis!2023-03-0348 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 50: Flowered with SpicesJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 50
Send your questions to textinus@gmail.com2023-02-2434 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 49: Hills of EternityJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 49
Send in questions to textinus@gmail.com2023-02-171h 10Text in UsGenesis Chapter 48: Shepherding Gods & Ransoming AngelsJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 48
Send in your questions to textinus@gmail.com2023-02-1157 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 47: Who's Your Daddy?Join George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 472023-02-0347 minText in UsGensis Chapter 46: Lions, Maggots, and Beasts! (Oh My!)Join George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 462023-01-2755 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 45: Return to the GardenJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 45
Email questions to textinus@gmail.com2023-01-2028 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 44: Yoseyf the SnakeJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 44.2023-01-1336 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 43: Glow of the Hollow PlaceJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 43, Yoseyf's brothers return with Benyamin and they share a meal.2023-01-0640 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 42: Is the Emet With You?Happy New Year!
Join George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 42: Yoseyf hides himself from his brothers and takes Simeon into custody.
New Email: textinus@gmail.com2023-01-0154 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 41: Forgetting & FruitfulnessJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 41, Paro's dreams and their interpretation by Yoseyf.2022-12-2345 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 40: Dream Incubation in the DungeonJoin George and Elle as they explore the Text of Genesis Chapter 40: Yoseyf's interpretation of the Waterer and the Baker's dreams.
(Alt Titles: Nekhbet's Revenge, A Murderous Birthday Party)2022-12-1639 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 39: A Man Pushing ForwardJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 39: Yoseyf's servitude to Potifar, and the temptation of Potifar's wife.
(Alternate Titles: The Bread That He Ate, Hot Like His Mama, Who is Your Adonai?)2022-12-0943 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 38: Yhudah and the Holy OneWe're Back! Join George and Elle as they discuss the text of Genesis Chapter 38, the story of Yhudah and Tamar.2022-12-0253 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 37: An Evil, Creeping RumorJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 37, the introduction to the life of Joseph.2022-10-141h 08Text in UsGenesis Chapter 36: The Father of EdomJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 36, the genealogy of Esav.2022-10-0848 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 35: Two Deaths and Two TreesJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 35, the sin of Ruveyn and the redemption of Yaakov.2022-09-3056 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 34: A Wilting, Withering ThingJoin George and Elle as they discuss the text of Genesis Chapter 34, the oppression of Dinah and the revenge of Shim'on and Leyvi.2022-09-2351 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 33: The Prodigal VampireJoin George and Elle as the explore the text of Genesis Chapter 33 and the reunion of Yaakov and Esav. #TeamJacob2022-09-1655 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 32: How to Battle in the Way of JesusJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 32, Yaakov's return to his homeland where he encounters camping angels, Dune, and some unexpected Cher.2022-09-1059 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 31 Part II: The Watchpost of Ygar Sa'adutaJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 31, the covenant between Yaakov and Lavan.Send in your questions to TextInUs@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2022-09-0245 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 31 Part I: Talking Corpse Heads and a Stolen HeartJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 31 and the flight of Jaakov from Lavan.Send in your questions to TextInUs@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2022-08-2656 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 30: Aphrodisiacs and the Whispers of Snakes*Parental Advisory* - Male genitalia is referenced.
Join George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 30; the wrestling between Rakheyl and Leyah, and the dealings of Yaakov and Lavan.2022-08-1956 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 29: A Bkhirah and Adam's JortsJoing George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 29, and the marriage of Jacob to Leah and Rachel.2022-08-1251 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 28: Yaakov and His Magic Body PillowJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 28 and the vision of Jacob's Ladder.2022-08-0547 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 27: A Lamp About to Go OutJoin George and Elle as they explore the text behind Genesis Chapter 27 and the blessing of Yaakov and Esav.2022-07-3047 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 26: Red from EnvyJoin George and Elle as they explore the text behind Genesis Chapter 26 and the Wells of Yitskhak2022-07-1552 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 25: Darkened WingsJoin George and Elle as they explore the text behind Genesis Chapter 25, the death of Avraham and the birth of Esav and Yaakov.2022-07-0859 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 24 Part II: A Yogurt-Based MurderJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 24, and the joining of Yitskhak and Rivkah.Send in your questions to TextInUs@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2022-07-011h 01Text in UsGenesis Chapter 24 Part I: If She Is WillingJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 24 and Eliezer's journey to find a wife for Yitskhach.Send in your questions to TextInUs@gmail.com for our next Mailbox Episode2022-06-2451 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 23: A Deal with TerrorJoin George and Elle as they explore the text behind Genesis Chapter 23 and the death and burial of Sarah.2022-06-1732 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 22: The Only One You LoveJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 22 and the binding of Yitskhak.2022-06-1057 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 21: The Well of an OathJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 21 with the birth of Yitskhak, expulsion of Hagar and Yishma'eyl, and the covenant between Avraham and Avimelekh.2022-06-0352 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 20: The Dream of The NightJoin George and Elle as they discuss the Text of Genesis Chapter 20 and Avraham and Sarah's stay in Grar.2022-05-2738 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 19: Beat Like a ChickenJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 19 and the destruction of Sdom and Amora.2022-05-2058 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 18: God and Three Angels(?) Wait for PizzaJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 18 and the conversation between Avraham, God, and the three men.2022-05-1442 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 17: A Winged ProtectorJoin George and Elle as they explore the text behind Genesis Chapter 17 and the Circumcision of Abraham.2022-05-0651 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 16: Between Holiness and HailJoin George and Elle as they discuss the text behind Genesis Chapter 16 and the story of Hagar.2022-04-2941 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 15: The Light of Demons, Stars, and a CauldronJoin George and Elle as they explore the text behind Genesis Chapter 15 and the cut agreement between God and Avram2022-04-2354 minText in UsGenesis Chapter 14: Nine Armies and an Opulent DelegateJoin George and Elle as they explore the text behind Genesis Chapter 14 and Avram's rescue of Lot.2022-04-0843 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 13: A Failed Wedding and Two Brothers' RedemptionJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 13 and the story of Abram and Lot.2022-04-0128 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 12: Abram, Sarai, and the MitsrayimJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 12 and the story of Abram and Sarai.2022-03-2540 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 11: Demons, a Commander, and a Moon GodJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 11, the Tower of Bavel, and the generations from Noakh to Abram.2022-03-1839 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 10: The Magic Coat and Documentary HypothesisJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 10 and the genealogy of Noakh.2022-03-1144 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 9: Your Blood For Your Souls I Will SeekJoin George and Elle as they explore the text behind Genesis Chapter 9 and the end of the story of Noakh2022-03-0444 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 8: They Shall Not ShabbatJoin George and Elle as they explore the text behind Genesis Chapter 8 and the Flood2022-02-2533 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 7: Noakh, Og, and the UnicornJoin George and Elle as they discuss the text behind Genesis Chapter 7 and the Flood.2022-02-1831 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 6: The Fallen OnesJoin George and Elle as they explore the text behind Noakh and the Flood in Genesis Chapter Six.2022-02-1134 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 5: Then He Was Not ThereJoin George and Elle as they explore Genesis Chapter Five and the genealogy of Adam through Noakh.2022-02-0435 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 4: Am I The Guardian?Join George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter Four and the conflict between two brothers.2022-01-2836 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 3: Shma in the GardenJoin George and Elle as they explore the text of Genesis Chapter 3 and the fall of humanity.2022-01-2126 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 2: Luxurious DelightJoin with Elle and George as they dive into the text of Genesis Chapter 2 and explore the story of the creation of humanity.2022-01-1428 min
Text in UsGenesis Chapter 1: Carved & CalledElle and George introduce themselves & their goals, explain some of the values behind Elle's translation, and jump into Genesis 1. 2022-01-0720 min
The BEMA Podcast248: Joy and Lot’s Untitled Wife w/ Elle Grover FricksBrent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks go through a Hebrew lesson on joy and explore the account of Lot’s wife, examining what is said and what is not said about this character.Learning Hebrew with Elle — Joy (PDF)Elle’s WebsiteText in Us PodcastLot’s Wife (crag) — WikipediaSanhedrin (tractate) — Wikipedia“Lot’s Wife” by Kristine Batey“Women and Torah: Ancient and Modern Midrashim” by Janelle GlickSupport The BEMA Podcast2021-12-0945 minThe BEMA Podcast240: Sin and the Archaeology of Joshua w/ Elle Grover FricksBrent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks discuss sin and the archaeology of Joshua.Learning Hebrew with Elle — Sin (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 240List of Archaeological Periods (Levant) — WikipediaHistory of the Ancient Levant — WikipediaDoron Ben-Ami — WikipediaElle’s WebsiteSupport The BEMA Podcast2021-10-0734 minThe BEMA Podcast232: Introducing the Team — Jephthah’s Daughter w/ Elle Grover FricksMarty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by their next new host, Elle Grover Fricks. Elle has undergraduate degrees in psychology and music from Washington State University, spent four years in mental health as a state-certified behavioral therapist, has a Master of Arts in the Bible & the Ancient Near East from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and is the pastor of Refuge Church in Pullman, Washington. They discuss her new role on the BEMA team, the different words for laws and rules in the Old Testament, Jephthah’s daughter and the subject of violence against women, and other random to...2021-08-1241 min