Shows
Bros Before Prose"The Whisperer in Darkness" by H.P. Lovecraft; "An Inhabitant of Carcosa" and "Haïta the Shepherd" by Ambrose Bierce (The King In Yellow Part 2/2)This week we discuss the stories “An Inhabitant of Carcosa" and "Haïta the Shepherd" by Ambrose Bierce and The Whisperer in Darkness by H.P. Lovecraft.The more I read, the less I know. I feel just like a Lovecraft protagonist seeking forbidden knowledge!Time Codes02:14 "Haïta the Shepherd"05:35 “An Inhabitant of Carcosa"07:23 Thoughts on Bierce15:15 Introduction to Lovecraft17:42 “The Whisperer in Darkness”24:28 Where is the King in Yellow?28:24 Jonah loses his mind33:22 Back to Lovecraft39: 03 Wrapping upNext Read: Red Rising by Pierce Brown...2025-06-1441 min
Bros Before Prose"Jade City" (Green Bone Saga) by Fonda Lee - Part 1This week we discuss chapters 1-8 of the novel Jade City, part of the Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee. Or at least Jonah does, because he apparently can’t count page numbers.Join us next time on September 20, when we will be discussing chapters 9-24 of Jade City.Subscribe to our Substack to be notified when new episodes drop and join the conversation!https://brosbeforeprose.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-0656 min
Treasures of TruthEpisode 427 - The Protest of Jonah - Part 2In this Study of the Book of Jonah we learn about how Jonah disobeyed and protested the Lord's call to go to Ninevah
2024-04-0816 minTreasures of TruthEpisode 426 - The Protest of Jonah - Part 1In this Study of the Book of Jonah we learn about how Jonah disobeyed and protested the Lord's call to go to Ninevah2024-04-0515 min
The Awakening at FMC BryanLife in the Belly of the Whale (Jonah 2) Pastor Jeremy BassMany times in our life it feels like we're like Jonah in the belly of the whale, in the pit of life. How do we respond when we're in that season and how does God respond to us?2023-11-0628 minThe Awakening at FMC BryanProphet on the Run (Jonah 1:4-17) Pastor Jeremy BassJonah is on the run from God, but God won't let Jonah go. Here in his running we see the heart of God for the prophet.2023-10-2327 minThe Awakening at FMC BryanReasonable Fear (Jonah 1:1-3) Pastor Jeremy BassToday we start a new series on the book of Jonah. Jonah hears a call from God and runs away from that call.2023-10-1626 min
B2B Content Show: A Podcast About the How, What, and Why of B2B Content MarketingB2B marketing with memes w/ Jacob Nomafo & Jonah BlackburnI'm a gen Xer. When I was in the bloom of youth, being gen X was as cool as it got. But now, of course, it's been a long time since my generation has been surpassed in the coolness department ... first by Millenials, which I guess are gen Y ... and now by Gen Z! Members of the Z generation are many things, for better and for worse. One thing they definitely are is very much online, and online they are masters are the meme -- those repurposed images and video clips with witty captions that spread across...2023-09-0720 min
The Cash Compound - PodcastInfinite Banking Interview: Dr. Jeremy Wilson Health = Wealth and Health = Wealth. JDew interviews a friend and chiropractor, Dr. Jeremy Wilson, about the parallels between his views on physical wellness and financial wellness. Dr. Wilson is also a infinite banking practitioner himself, and recently used his cash value for a home improvement project. He's starting his own podcast soon—be sure to give it a listen. Infinite Banking Interview With Jeremy Wilson.mp3File Size: 17108 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 2023-08-1800 min
Skorch the Fears PodcastBuilding a Successful Real Estate Business: Insights and a masterclass from the Expert Jeremy Davis.In this episode of Skorch the Fears, we sit down with Jeremy, a real estate business builder who has made a name for himself in the industry. Jeremy has mastered the art of creative financing and innovative marketing techniques to scale his real estate business. He discusses his proven strategies for reaching potential sellers directly, rather than relying on traditional real estate channels. By cutting out the middleman, Jeremy has been able to close more deals and create a stronger network of satisfied clients. Whether you are just starting out in real estate or looking to grow your business...2023-04-211h 04
The Bible Project Daily PodcastThe Sign of Jonah. ( Matthew 12: 38-45Send us a textHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.comThe Sign of Jonah, Further Proof. ( Matthew 12:38-45) Introduction.Over the years as I have talked to people about the Lord, I have people say to me on occasion, I want proof. When I hear that my usual response is to talk to about prophecy, about how the OT made lots of prediction about the Messiah and how Jesus Christ fulfilled those prophecies. T...2023-01-2023 min
Esoteric GladiatorEP 140 W/ Jonah Ryan Communism, Satanism and the Old World OrderThis is a good one. Lots of information in it. You can follow Jonah on Instagram @troublemaker.jonah
---
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeremy-lifsey/message2022-12-181h 36
Singularity WeblogJonah Sachs on Winning the Story Wars: Storytelling is our neglected secret weaponJonah Sachs is an author, speaker, and viral marketing pioneer. He helped create some of the world’s first and most heralded digital social change campaigns. Jonah Sachs is also the author of Winning the Story Wars: Why Those Who Tell (and Live) the Best Stories Will Rule the Future and, most recently, Unsafe Thinking: How […]2022-03-111h 46
How I Lawyer Podcast with Jonah Perlin#044: Jeremy Siegel - Cannabis AttorneyIn this episode I speak with Jeremy Siegel who is the Vice President for Compliance & Legal Risk at Eaze which is one of the largest cannabis delivery services in the country. Prior to joining Eaze, Jeremy worked as a litigation attorney, e-discovery project manager, and law clerk to Magistrate Judge John Facciola on the District Court for the District of Columbia and for Judge Richard Eaton on the United States Court of International Trade.
In our conversation we discuss his twisting and turning path to working in the cannabis industry, graduating law school in the middle of t...2021-12-0333 min
Bible On The RocksEpisode 19 - Jonah: Part 2 (Jonah 3-4)In this episode, Ed, Brett, and Jamison team up to finish the story of Jonah. The team continues to discuss our opinion that Jonah is a terrible prophet, with Erik the only one who starts to stand up for him. So, join us as we explore the Bible with Bible On The Rocks!2021-09-1938 minBible On The RocksEpisode 18 - Jonah: Part 1 (Jonah 1-2)In this episode, Ed tells us the first half of the story of Jonah. Erik, Brett, Jamison, Jeremy, and Ed then discuss. As it turns out, Jonah was not a very good prophet. So, listen in as we explore the Bible, with Bible On The Rocks!2021-09-041h 00
15 Minutes of FaithEpisode 007: Jonah, a different perspective.Jonah is a familiar account that deals with obedience, punishment, second chances and even bitterness; but today we look at yet one more perspective from the account of Jonah.2021-08-0414 min
The Word of GodJonah - Chapter 4Listen to the Word of God: Jonah Chapter 4 (KJV)
https://cr101radio.com/wordofgod/2020-11-1803 min
The Word of GodJonah - Chapter 3Listen to the Word of God: Jonah Chapter 3 (KJV)
https://cr101radio.com/wordofgod/2020-11-1802 min
Holy Awkward SilenceJonah 3: A God of Second ChancesWe explore Jonah chapter 3 and see how God is a God of second chances
---
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holyawkwardsilence/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holyawkwardsilence/support2020-08-1625 min
STORYCHURCHJonah - Part 4We wrap up our series on Jonah this week. This week we learn about God's unfailing love and the lengths He is willing to go to save His children.2018-07-1537 minSTORYCHURCHJonah - Part 3Repentance is a gift. This week Pastor Jeremy dives into the third chapter of Jonah and teaches us about God's endless love and mercy.2018-07-0835 minSTORYCHURCHJonah - Part 1This Sunday we start a new series on the book of Jonah. From his rejection of God's commands, to his rage and repentance, we will dive deeply into this book to learn how we can live our lives obeying and trusting God to lead us where we need to go.2018-06-2443 min
The Redeeming God PodcastJonah Conclusion – What is the Book of Jonah About?What is the book of Jonah all about? Is it about God’s heart for all the people of the world? Is it about how God wants you to get involved in world missions?
No, it is not about either one of these things, even though this is often the way you hear it taught in sermons and during Mission’s Conferences. In this final study of the book of Jonah, you will learn what the book of Jonah is all about.
In this discussion of Jonah we look at:
Common theories abou...2017-12-1423 min
Redeeming God PodcastJonah Conclusion – What is the Book of Jonah About?What is the book of Jonah all about? Is it about God’s heart for all the people of the world? Is it about how God wants you to get involved in world missions?
No, it is not about either one of these things, even though this is often the way you hear it taught in sermons and during Mission’s Conferences. In this final study of the book of Jonah, you will learn what the book of Jonah is all about.
In this discussion of Jonah we look at:
Common theories abou...2017-12-1423 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 4:10-11 – God Even Loves “Evil” PeopleThis study looks at Jonah 4:10-11, the final two verses in the book of Jonah. But this is not the end of our discussion of Jonah. There will be one final episode next week, Episode #100, in which we discuss what the story of Jonah is all about.
As we will see in this study, the story of Jonah has a very strange ending, but it shows us that God loves all people, even those we consider “evil.”
Downloadable Podcast Resources
Those who are part of my online discipleship group may download the...2017-12-0728 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 4:10-11 – God Even Loves “Evil” PeopleThis study looks at Jonah 4:10-11, the final two verses in the book of Jonah. But this is not the end of our discussion of Jonah. There will be one final episode next week, Episode #100, in which we discuss what the story of Jonah is all about.
As we will see in this study, the story of Jonah has a very strange ending, but it shows us that God loves all people, even those we consider “evil.”
Downloadable Podcast Resources
Those who are part of my online discipleship group may download the...2017-12-0728 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 4:9 – Disgusted with GodHave you ever been disgusted with God? So disgusted with how God lets evil go unchecked, and how God doesn’t seem to protect you or your family or your plans, or how God seems to bless the wicked people while not helping the righteous?
Have you ever been so disgusted with how God seems to behave that you didn’t want anything to do with Him?
I have felt that way before. And so did Jonah. Jonah was so disgusted with God that he asked God to damn him. This, and more, is what we l...2017-11-3024 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 4:9 – Disgusted with GodHave you ever been disgusted with God? So disgusted with how God lets evil go unchecked, and how God doesn’t seem to protect you or your family or your plans, or how God seems to bless the wicked people while not helping the righteous?
Have you ever been so disgusted with how God seems to behave that you didn’t want anything to do with Him?
I have felt that way before. And so did Jonah. Jonah was so disgusted with God that he asked God to damn him. This, and more, is what we l...2017-11-3024 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 4:8 – God is a Divine EnablerAt a conference I attended a while back, I mentioned in passing to someone that I do not believe that God punished people for their sin. The person I was talking to looked at me like I had lost my mind.
“If God doesn’t punish people for their sin,” he said, “then God is just an enabler, letting people get away with their sin.” The man thought I was going to back peddle from my position, but I didn’t. The truth is that I do believe God is a divine enabler. He is the biggest enabler the...2017-11-2331 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 4:8 – God is a Divine EnablerAt a conference I attended a while back, I mentioned in passing to someone that I do not believe that God punished people for their sin. The person I was talking to looked at me like I had lost my mind.
“If God doesn’t punish people for their sin,” he said, “then God is just an enabler, letting people get away with their sin.” The man thought I was going to back peddle from my position, but I didn’t. The truth is that I do believe God is a divine enabler. He is the biggest enabler the...2017-11-2331 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 4:7 – Is God a God of Love AND Justice?Have you ever heard someone say, “God is a God of love, but He is also a God of justice?” Usually this is said in the context of a discussion on hell. You might object to the idea of torturing people forever in hell as being not very loving, and the other person might say, “Well, you know, God is a God of love, but He is also a God of justice.”
In other words, God wants to forgive, but He must be just. He must punish sin. It this true? Must God punish people for their sin? Doe...2017-11-1626 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 4:7 – Is God a God of Love AND Justice?Have you ever heard someone say, “God is a God of love, but He is also a God of justice?” Usually this is said in the context of a discussion on hell. You might object to the idea of torturing people forever in hell as being not very loving, and the other person might say, “Well, you know, God is a God of love, but He is also a God of justice.”
In other words, God wants to forgive, but He must be just. He must punish sin. It this true? Must God punish people for their sin? Doe...2017-11-1626 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 4:6 – What is Evil?What is evil? Do you know evil when you see it? We all think we know what evil is, that we can recognize it, and that we are able to accurately judge between good and evil.
But we see today from Jonah 4:6 that judging between good and evil should be left up to God.
The Text of Jonah 4:6
And Yahweh God prepared a vine to grow up over Jonah, to provide shade for his head, to rescue him from evil. And Jonah rejoiced over the vine; he greatly rejoiced.
...2017-11-0926 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 4:6 – What is Evil?What is evil? Do you know evil when you see it? We all think we know what evil is, that we can recognize it, and that we are able to accurately judge between good and evil.
But we see today from Jonah 4:6 that judging between good and evil should be left up to God.
The Text of Jonah 4:6
And Yahweh God prepared a vine to grow up over Jonah, to provide shade for his head, to rescue him from evil. And Jonah rejoiced over the vine; he greatly rejoiced.
...2017-11-0926 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 4:5 – Is God a Social Justice Warrior?There are lots of calls for justice in the world today. And God is a God of justice, but most Christians are not really aware of how God carries out justice. We are going to learn more about justice today as we study Jonah 4:5.
Jonah wants Nineveh brought to justice, and takes steps to see if God will act.
Shamash Gate of NinevehBy User:Fredarch, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=57771995
The Text of Jonah 4:5
But Jonah went out from the city and sat down to the...2017-11-0228 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 4:5 – Is God a Social Justice Warrior?There are lots of calls for justice in the world today. And God is a God of justice, but most Christians are not really aware of how God carries out justice. We are going to learn more about justice today as we study Jonah 4:5.
Jonah wants Nineveh brought to justice, and takes steps to see if God will act.
Shamash Gate of NinevehBy User:Fredarch, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=57771995
The Text of Jonah 4:5
But Jonah went out from the city and sat down to the...2017-11-0228 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 4:4 – Have You Ever Been Angry at How God Runs the World?Have you ever been angry at how God runs the world?
I was listening to a podcast recently which had an atheist on the show, and he said this to the Christian who was interviewing him, “If your God exists, then your God sucks. I could do a better job running the world than He is. Why doesn’t He stop the wars, and the violence, and the rapes, and the murders?”
Have you ever felt like that? I’ll be honest, I have.
And Jonah did too.
This is one r...2017-10-2624 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 4:4 – Have You Ever Been Angry at How God Runs the World?Have you ever been angry at how God runs the world?
I was listening to a podcast recently which had an atheist on the show, and he said this to the Christian who was interviewing him, “If your God exists, then your God sucks. I could do a better job running the world than He is. Why doesn’t He stop the wars, and the violence, and the rapes, and the murders?”
Have you ever felt like that? I’ll be honest, I have.
And Jonah did too.
This is one r...2017-10-2624 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 4:3 – Why Jonah Wanted God to Kill HimAt the very beginning of our study of Jonah, we encountered two questions about Jonah’s strange behavior in the book. When asked by God to go preach judgment against the evil city of Nineveh, Jonah instead got on a boat and headed to Tarshish.
The first question, then, was, “Why would Jonah go to Tarshish instead of obey God and preach judgment against his enemies, the Ninevites?”
And then Jonah’s behavior got even stranger. It seemed that Jonah had a death wish. Through his words and actions in Jonah 1–2, Jonah made it quite clear that...2017-10-1926 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 4:3 – Why Jonah Wanted God to Kill HimAt the very beginning of our study of Jonah, we encountered two questions about Jonah’s strange behavior in the book. When asked by God to go preach judgment against the evil city of Nineveh, Jonah instead got on a boat and headed to Tarshish.
The first question, then, was, “Why would Jonah go to Tarshish instead of obey God and preach judgment against his enemies, the Ninevites?”
And then Jonah’s behavior got even stranger. It seemed that Jonah had a death wish. Through his words and actions in Jonah 1–2, Jonah made it quite clear that...2017-10-1926 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 4:2 – Finally! An Honest Prayer from JonahHave you ever been angry at God? Of course you have. Life has a way of crushing us all, and when that happens, we often get angry at God about it.
When you’re angry at God, what do you do? Do you try to handle it yourself? Or do you lash out at God in your anger? This study of Jonah 4:2 reveals what Jonah did, and you will find it very encouraging for your own prayer life going forward.
The Text of Jonah 4:2
He prayed to Yahweh and said, “Now Yahweh, was this...2017-10-1228 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 4:2 – Finally! An Honest Prayer from JonahHave you ever been angry at God? Of course you have. Life has a way of crushing us all, and when that happens, we often get angry at God about it.
When you’re angry at God, what do you do? Do you try to handle it yourself? Or do you lash out at God in your anger? This study of Jonah 4:2 reveals what Jonah did, and you will find it very encouraging for your own prayer life going forward.
The Text of Jonah 4:2
He prayed to Yahweh and said, “Now Yahweh, was this...2017-10-1228 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 4:1 – Jonah Accuses God of EvilAfter Nineveh experiences a city-wide revival in response to his preaching, Jonah becomes angry at God in Jonah 4:1.
What do you think about that? Have you ever thought that he should have rejoiced instead?
Well, today, we are going to look a bit more at Jonah’s response, and come to understand that Jonah’s response is actually quite normal and natural. You and I might have had a similar response. Maybe we do.
The Text of Jonah 4:1
1This was evil to Jonah, greatly evil, and he became furious.
In t...2017-10-0527 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 4:1 – Jonah Accuses God of EvilAfter Nineveh experiences a city-wide revival in response to his preaching, Jonah becomes angry at God in Jonah 4:1.
What do you think about that? Have you ever thought that he should have rejoiced instead?
Well, today, we are going to look a bit more at Jonah’s response, and come to understand that Jonah’s response is actually quite normal and natural. You and I might have had a similar response. Maybe we do.
The Text of Jonah 4:1
1This was evil to Jonah, greatly evil, and he became furious.
In t...2017-10-0527 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 3:10 – The Repentance of GodWhat is repentance? What is evil? If you think you know, here are some harder questions: Does God ever need to repent? Does God commit evil?
Well, Jonah 3:10 seems to indicate that God does commit evil and does repent of it. Yikes! What does that mean? This is what we’ll look at in today’s study.
The Text of Jonah 3:10
Jonah 3:10. And God saw what they had done, that they repented from their evil ways, and God was sorry about the evil which He had declared to do to them, and H...2017-09-2828 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 3:10 – The Repentance of GodWhat is repentance? What is evil? If you think you know, here are some harder questions: Does God ever need to repent? Does God commit evil?
Well, Jonah 3:10 seems to indicate that God does commit evil and does repent of it. Yikes! What does that mean? This is what we’ll look at in today’s study.
The Text of Jonah 3:10
Jonah 3:10. And God saw what they had done, that they repented from their evil ways, and God was sorry about the evil which He had declared to do to them, and H...2017-09-2828 min
Discourse in MagicHow to Grow Your Instagram Following for Magicians with Jeremy GriffithYou know him from his incredibly popular videos The BC Shuffle and The Instagram Sessions. Jeremy Griffith has popularized social media magic in a way no one else has. His start in magic was similar to many people – an uncle bought him a magic set when he was just a kid. His dad had been a magician’s assistant when he was young and booked Jeremy into a magic class when he was in middle school. In high school, he attended the West Coast Wizards magic camp for four years in a row. From there he dropped out of magic. B...2017-09-211h 08Redeeming God PodcastJonah 3:9 – What is Repentance?What is repentance? How do we repent? Does God ever need to repent?
It is these sorts of questions we are considering today as we look at Jonah 3:9, where the king of Nineveh expresses his hope that God will repent.
The Text of Jonah 3:9
9Who knows? Perhaps God will repent and be sorry, repenting of His burning anger, and we will not be destroyed.”
In this discussion of Jonah 3:9 we look at:
The king’s statement that he hoped God would repent
The two words for repentance that the king uses...2017-09-2125 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 3:9 – What is Repentance?What is repentance? How do we repent? Does God ever need to repent?
It is these sorts of questions we are considering today as we look at Jonah 3:9, where the king of Nineveh expresses his hope that God will repent.
The Text of Jonah 3:9
9Who knows? Perhaps God will repent and be sorry, repenting of His burning anger, and we will not be destroyed.”
In this discussion of Jonah 3:9 we look at:
The king’s statement that he hoped God would repent
The two words for repentance that the king uses...2017-09-2125 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 3:6-8 – How to Beat an Evil EmpireI don’t know what your political views are, and frankly, I don’t care too much. But however you categorize yourself, I imagine that you have strong opinions about the violent actions of the people on the other side of the political aisle. Their violence is unjustified, right? It is wrong and should be condemned in the strongest possible ways, right? It needs to stop, because it’s evil, right?
Along the same lines, this week we remembered the anniversary of the tragic terrorist attack that took place on 9-11, and western countries have been waging war ag...2017-09-1423 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 3:6-8 – How to Beat an Evil EmpireI don’t know what your political views are, and frankly, I don’t care too much. But however you categorize yourself, I imagine that you have strong opinions about the violent actions of the people on the other side of the political aisle. Their violence is unjustified, right? It is wrong and should be condemned in the strongest possible ways, right? It needs to stop, because it’s evil, right?
Along the same lines, this week we remembered the anniversary of the tragic terrorist attack that took place on 9-11, and western countries have been waging war ag...2017-09-1423 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 3:5 – It Only Takes a SparkDid you know that you can evangelize and be a witness for the Gospel as you go about your day and interact with others without having to share the Four Spiritual Laws with them, or walk them through the Romans’ Road? It’s true! You do not have to stand on the street corner shouting through a bullhorn or go door-to-door interrupting people in their homes to share the gospel.
God can start a city-wide revival through the smallest of acts. You don’t have to be Billy Graham. This is what we are going to learn today...2017-09-0719 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 3:5 – It Only Takes a SparkDid you know that you can evangelize and be a witness for the Gospel as you go about your day and interact with others without having to share the Four Spiritual Laws with them, or walk them through the Romans’ Road? It’s true! You do not have to stand on the street corner shouting through a bullhorn or go door-to-door interrupting people in their homes to share the gospel.
God can start a city-wide revival through the smallest of acts. You don’t have to be Billy Graham. This is what we are going to learn today...2017-09-0719 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 3:4 – Jonah’s School of EvangelismHow do you evangelize? Do you use tracts? Invite people to church, or to an evangelism crusade? Do you use the Roman’s Road? Do you shout into a bullhorn that people are going to hell unless they repent?
In Jonah 3:4, we see how Jonah shared the message of God to the people of Nineveh. We’ll also see that his approach to evangelism left much to be desired.
The Text of Jonah 3:4
Jonah began to go into the city, walking for one day. He cried out, saying, “Forty more days and Ni...2017-08-2421 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 3:4 – Jonah’s School of EvangelismHow do you evangelize? Do you use tracts? Invite people to church, or to an evangelism crusade? Do you use the Roman’s Road? Do you shout into a bullhorn that people are going to hell unless they repent?
In Jonah 3:4, we see how Jonah shared the message of God to the people of Nineveh. We’ll also see that his approach to evangelism left much to be desired.
The Text of Jonah 3:4
Jonah began to go into the city, walking for one day. He cried out, saying, “Forty more days and Ni...2017-08-2421 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 3:3 – Making Assyria Great AgainWhat does God think of evil people? What does God think of people who disobey Him, and are opposed to Him and His ways? Well, according to Jonah 3:3, God thinks they’re great. We’re going to see that the wicked and violent people of Nineveh are great to God.
Nineveh was the capital of Assyria, and so this is why I titled today’s podcast Making Assyria Great Again. Assyria was in modern day Iraq, so maybe I could have said Make Iraq Great Again. I know, that’s a challenging thought. But if God thinks they’re...2017-08-1026 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 3:3 – Making Assyria Great AgainWhat does God think of evil people? What does God think of people who disobey Him, and are opposed to Him and His ways? Well, according to Jonah 3:3, God thinks they’re great. We’re going to see that the wicked and violent people of Nineveh are great to God.
Nineveh was the capital of Assyria, and so this is why I titled today’s podcast Making Assyria Great Again. Assyria was in modern day Iraq, so maybe I could have said Make Iraq Great Again. I know, that’s a challenging thought. But if God thinks they’re...2017-08-1026 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 3:2 – Stepping off the Hamster WheelDo you ever feel like you are stuck on a hamster wheel in the life of discipleship to Jesus? That you hear the same things over and over? You go through the same steps over and over? That you just keep going round and round and never seem to make any progress or do anything new?
If so, this study of Jonah 3:2 will be helpful for you.
The Text of Jonah 3:2
“Get up and go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out to it the message that I give you.”
In thi...2017-07-2724 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 3:2 – Stepping off the Hamster WheelDo you ever feel like you are stuck on a hamster wheel in the life of discipleship to Jesus? That you hear the same things over and over? You go through the same steps over and over? That you just keep going round and round and never seem to make any progress or do anything new?
If so, this study of Jonah 3:2 will be helpful for you.
The Text of Jonah 3:2
“Get up and go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out to it the message that I give you.”
In thi...2017-07-2724 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 3:1 – The God of Second ChancesJonah 3 begins in almost exactly the same way as Jonah 1. Jonah 3:1 is nearly identical to Jonah 1:1.
Jonah 3:1 reveals that God is a God of second chances. After Jonah’s blatant rebellion and shameful disobedience of chapter 1, and after Jonah’s self-righteous, unrepentant behavior in chapter 2, God still calls Jonah to go to Nineveh and preach to it the message that God to him.
The Text of Jonah 3:1
Then the word of Yahweh came to Jonah a second time,
In this discussion of Jonah 3:1 we look at:
Why Jonah 3:1 is n...2017-07-2019 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 3:1 – The God of Second ChancesJonah 3 begins in almost exactly the same way as Jonah 1. Jonah 3:1 is nearly identical to Jonah 1:1.
Jonah 3:1 reveals that God is a God of second chances. After Jonah’s blatant rebellion and shameful disobedience of chapter 1, and after Jonah’s self-righteous, unrepentant behavior in chapter 2, God still calls Jonah to go to Nineveh and preach to it the message that God to him.
The Text of Jonah 3:1
Then the word of Yahweh came to Jonah a second time,
In this discussion of Jonah 3:1 we look at:
Why Jonah 3:1 is n...2017-07-2019 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 2:10 – What God Thinks of Jonah’s PrayerAs we have studied through Jonah’s prayer in Jonah 2, I have been fairly critical of Jonah and what he says. I have said that his prayer, while full of Scripture and pious language, is actually a big sham. He praises himself, condemns the sailors, and reveals a lot of self-righteousness and pride.
Now that was my take on the prayer. And honestly, I hate being critical of someone else’s prayer. My prayer life isn’t great, and I imagine that most of my prayers are quite selfish as well.
So why did I feel i...2017-06-2923 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 2:10 – What God Thinks of Jonah’s PrayerAs we have studied through Jonah’s prayer in Jonah 2, I have been fairly critical of Jonah and what he says. I have said that his prayer, while full of Scripture and pious language, is actually a big sham. He praises himself, condemns the sailors, and reveals a lot of self-righteousness and pride.
Now that was my take on the prayer. And honestly, I hate being critical of someone else’s prayer. My prayer life isn’t great, and I imagine that most of my prayers are quite selfish as well.
So why did I feel i...2017-06-2923 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 2:9 – Salvation is from the LordIf I say “salvation is from the Lord,” what do you think of?
If you are like most Christians, you think of how God forgives your sins so you can receive eternal life and go to heaven when you die.
Well, the phrase “salvation is from the Lord” is found in Jonah 2:9, which are looking at in this podcast episode, and we will see that it means something quite different from what many Christians think it means.
The Text of Jonah 2:9
But I will sacrifice to You with the voice of...2017-06-2221 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 2:9 – Salvation is from the LordIf I say “salvation is from the Lord,” what do you think of?
If you are like most Christians, you think of how God forgives your sins so you can receive eternal life and go to heaven when you die.
Well, the phrase “salvation is from the Lord” is found in Jonah 2:9, which are looking at in this podcast episode, and we will see that it means something quite different from what many Christians think it means.
The Text of Jonah 2:9
But I will sacrifice to You with the voice of...2017-06-2221 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 2:7-8 – Is your theology idolatry?Do you think that theology can be an idol?
That is, do you think that we sometimes allow our study of God, or even what we think we know about God, to get in the way of actually worshiping and obeying God? In other words, do you think we Christians ever make our theology of God more important than God Himself?
Is it possible for our theology to become idolatry?
That is what we will discuss today as we look at Jonah 2:7-8.
The Text of Jonah 2:7-8
2017-06-0835 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 2:7-8 – Is your theology idolatry?Do you think that theology can be an idol?
That is, do you think that we sometimes allow our study of God, or even what we think we know about God, to get in the way of actually worshiping and obeying God? In other words, do you think we Christians ever make our theology of God more important than God Himself?
Is it possible for our theology to become idolatry?
That is what we will discuss today as we look at Jonah 2:7-8.
The Text of Jonah 2:7-8
2017-06-0835 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 2:5-6 – How (and how not) to PrayWhat is your prayer life like? Do you ever wonder if you are praying properly? As we continue to look at Jonah’s prayer in Jonah 2:5-6, we learn some more lessons today about how to pray, and how not to pray.
The Text of Jonah 2:5-6
The waters surrounded me, even to my soul; the deep closed around me; Weeds were wrapped around my head.
I went down to the moorings of the mountains; The earth with its bars closed behind me forever; Yet You have brought up my life fr...2017-05-2531 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 2:5-6 – How (and how not) to PrayWhat is your prayer life like? Do you ever wonder if you are praying properly? As we continue to look at Jonah’s prayer in Jonah 2:5-6, we learn some more lessons today about how to pray, and how not to pray.
The Text of Jonah 2:5-6
The waters surrounded me, even to my soul; the deep closed around me; Weeds were wrapped around my head.
I went down to the moorings of the mountains; The earth with its bars closed behind me forever; Yet You have brought up my life fr...2017-05-2531 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 2:4 – Obedience is Better than SacrificeIn Jonah 2:4, Jonah states that he prayed to worship God in His holy temple. In this way, Jonah seems to take credit for his deliverance from drowning.
And though he has no interest in obeying God by going to Nineveh, Jonah is happy about the prospect of worshiping God in the temple. But which do you think God would prefer?
The Text of Jonah 2:4
Then I said, “I have been cast out of Your sight; Yet I will look again toward Your holy temple.
In this discussion of Jonah 2:4 we lo...2017-05-1121 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 2:4 – Obedience is Better than SacrificeIn Jonah 2:4, Jonah states that he prayed to worship God in His holy temple. In this way, Jonah seems to take credit for his deliverance from drowning.
And though he has no interest in obeying God by going to Nineveh, Jonah is happy about the prospect of worshiping God in the temple. But which do you think God would prefer?
The Text of Jonah 2:4
Then I said, “I have been cast out of Your sight; Yet I will look again toward Your holy temple.
In this discussion of Jonah 2:4 we lo...2017-05-1121 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 2:3 – Why Jonah Feared DrowningI’ve encountered several people recently who fear death. I don’t know if you fear death or not. Personally, I don’t.
But as we study the book of Jonah, we see that Jonah sort of wanted to die, but he didn’t want to die by drowning. We see why in this study of Jonah 2:3. We see that Jonah prefers to die by digestion that to die by drowning. Isn’t that strange?
The Text of Jonah 2:3
For you cast me into the deep, Into the heart of the seas, And...2017-05-0425 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 2:3 – Why Jonah Feared DrowningI’ve encountered several people recently who fear death. I don’t know if you fear death or not. Personally, I don’t.
But as we study the book of Jonah, we see that Jonah sort of wanted to die, but he didn’t want to die by drowning. We see why in this study of Jonah 2:3. We see that Jonah prefers to die by digestion that to die by drowning. Isn’t that strange?
The Text of Jonah 2:3
For you cast me into the deep, Into the heart of the seas, And...2017-05-0425 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 2:2 – Jonah Went to HellWhen you think of hell, what is it you think of? A place of burning? Fire? Demons gleefully torturing people as they scream in terror? If you are like most people, that is likely what the word “hell” brings to mind.
But did you know that such a depiction of hell does not come from the Bible at all? It comes from ancient pagan beliefs; not from the Bible.
When the Bible talks about hell, or hades, or sheol, a completely different picture emerges. This is what we talk about in this podcast episode on Jona...2017-04-2731 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 2:2 – Jonah Went to HellWhen you think of hell, what is it you think of? A place of burning? Fire? Demons gleefully torturing people as they scream in terror? If you are like most people, that is likely what the word “hell” brings to mind.
But did you know that such a depiction of hell does not come from the Bible at all? It comes from ancient pagan beliefs; not from the Bible.
When the Bible talks about hell, or hades, or sheol, a completely different picture emerges. This is what we talk about in this podcast episode on Jona...2017-04-2731 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 2:1 – Jonah’s Self-Righteous PrayerIn my own prayer life, I find it helpful to pray the prayers of Scripture. I sometimes pray the prayer of Daniel in in Daniel 9. Or the prayer of Jesus in Matthew 6. Or any of the numerous prayers of Paul found throughout his letters, such as the one at the end of Ephesians 3. I especially find it helpful to pray the Psalms. There is a Psalm for every emotion.
If you do something like this, the one prayer in the Bible I encourage to never pray is the prayer of Jonah in Jonah 2. It may be the...2017-04-2024 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 2:1 – Jonah’s Self-Righteous PrayerIn my own prayer life, I find it helpful to pray the prayers of Scripture. I sometimes pray the prayer of Daniel in in Daniel 9. Or the prayer of Jesus in Matthew 6. Or any of the numerous prayers of Paul found throughout his letters, such as the one at the end of Ephesians 3. I especially find it helpful to pray the Psalms. There is a Psalm for every emotion.
If you do something like this, the one prayer in the Bible I encourage to never pray is the prayer of Jonah in Jonah 2. It may be the...2017-04-2024 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 1:17 – Jonah, Jesus, and SacrificeIt’s Easter week, and it just so happens that we are looking at Jonah 1:17 today, in which we read that Jonah spent three days in the belly of a fish. In Matthew 12:40, Jesus uses this event to talk about how He will spend three days in the grave.
The Text of Jonah 1:17
Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.
In this discussion of Jonah 1:17 we look at:
Whether or not the great fish wa...2017-04-1322 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 1:17 – Jonah, Jesus, and SacrificeIt’s Easter week, and it just so happens that we are looking at Jonah 1:17 today, in which we read that Jonah spent three days in the belly of a fish. In Matthew 12:40, Jesus uses this event to talk about how He will spend three days in the grave.
The Text of Jonah 1:17
Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.
In this discussion of Jonah 1:17 we look at:
Whether or not the great fish wa...2017-04-1322 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 1:13-16 – Man Overboard!After Jonah teaches some terrible theology the sailors, we see in Jonah 1:13-16 how the sailors respond. In the process, the author of Jonah clearly contrasts the behavior of the sailors with the behavior of Jonah. As we consider this contrast, we will also learn why some non-Christians today are better Christians than some Christians.
The Text of Jonah 1:13-16
Nevertheless the men rowed hard to return to land, but they could not, for the sea continued to grow more tempestuous against them. Therefore they cried out to the Lord and said, “We pray, O Lo...2017-04-0627 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 1:13-16 – Man Overboard!After Jonah teaches some terrible theology the sailors, we see in Jonah 1:13-16 how the sailors respond. In the process, the author of Jonah clearly contrasts the behavior of the sailors with the behavior of Jonah. As we consider this contrast, we will also learn why some non-Christians today are better Christians than some Christians.
The Text of Jonah 1:13-16
Nevertheless the men rowed hard to return to land, but they could not, for the sea continued to grow more tempestuous against them. Therefore they cried out to the Lord and said, “We pray, O Lo...2017-04-0627 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 1:10-12 – Jonah Teaches Terrible TheologyHave you ever taught anyone some bad theology? I have. Sometimes I go back to look through the sermons I preached when I was a pastor fifteen years ago, and I cringe at some of the things I said back then. Sometimes I wonder if fifteen years from now I will cringe at some of the stuff I teach today…
But I never purposefully taught anything wrong. I think most Bible teachers try their hardest to accurately present the truth of Scripture to others.
But in Jonah 1:10-12, we see that in response to some qu...2017-03-3034 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 1:10-12 – Jonah Teaches Terrible TheologyHave you ever taught anyone some bad theology? I have. Sometimes I go back to look through the sermons I preached when I was a pastor fifteen years ago, and I cringe at some of the things I said back then. Sometimes I wonder if fifteen years from now I will cringe at some of the stuff I teach today…
But I never purposefully taught anything wrong. I think most Bible teachers try their hardest to accurately present the truth of Scripture to others.
But in Jonah 1:10-12, we see that in response to some qu...2017-03-3034 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 1:9 – Jonah and the Fear of the Lord
Do you fear God? Are you afraid of Him? Should you be afraid of God? Does God want you to be afraid of Him?
If you answered “No” to any of those questions, how do you understand verses like Proverbs 1:7 which tell us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge? Or Deuteronomy 10:12 which says “What does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in His ways …”
This issue is what we are looking at today as we study Jonah 1:9. We see that J...2017-03-2339 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 1:9 – Jonah and the Fear of the Lord
Do you fear God? Are you afraid of Him? Should you be afraid of God? Does God want you to be afraid of Him?
If you answered “No” to any of those questions, how do you understand verses like Proverbs 1:7 which tell us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge? Or Deuteronomy 10:12 which says “What does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in His ways …”
This issue is what we are looking at today as we study Jonah 1:9. We see that J...2017-03-2339 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 1:6-8 – Jonah’s Questionable BehaviorI always find it interesting when non-Christians challenge and question Christians on our behavior. It’s pretty bad when the unbelieving world has a better sense of justice and a better understanding of right and wrong than Christians. But then, we’re often to blame, for the answers we give to them are so often … well, just flat out wrong.
This is what we are looking at this week and next week in our study of Jonah. Today, we will see some questions that Jonah gets asked, and next week we will see how Jonah answers. In both c...2017-03-1623 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 1:6-8 – Jonah’s Questionable BehaviorI always find it interesting when non-Christians challenge and question Christians on our behavior. It’s pretty bad when the unbelieving world has a better sense of justice and a better understanding of right and wrong than Christians. But then, we’re often to blame, for the answers we give to them are so often … well, just flat out wrong.
This is what we are looking at this week and next week in our study of Jonah. Today, we will see some questions that Jonah gets asked, and next week we will see how Jonah answers. In both c...2017-03-1623 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 1:5 – Dozing Off While Others DrownI hope you’re ready to get challenged.
Do you remember in the previous episode, how I told you that by studying the book of Jonah we go on a journey with Jonah? And by doing this, we join Jonah in learning some surprising things about God, but also, some surprising things about ourselves?
Yes, well, it begins today. You are about to see your own face in the mirror, and I’m warning you now, it’s not a pretty sight. I hope you’re up for it! It’s going to get convicting!
In J...2017-03-0929 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 1:5 – Dozing Off While Others DrownI hope you’re ready to get challenged.
Do you remember in the previous episode, how I told you that by studying the book of Jonah we go on a journey with Jonah? And by doing this, we join Jonah in learning some surprising things about God, but also, some surprising things about ourselves?
Yes, well, it begins today. You are about to see your own face in the mirror, and I’m warning you now, it’s not a pretty sight. I hope you’re up for it! It’s going to get convicting!
In J...2017-03-0929 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 1:4 – Does God Send Storms?In Jonah 1:4, God sends a storm upon Jonah and the ship that carries him to Tarshish. Is this how God normally behaves? It’s a practical question that all of us face in life from time to time.
My wife and I are experiencing some difficulties in life right now. Quite often, it feels like we are in a storm, being buffeted by wind and waves. We sometimes have trouble keeping our heads above water.
My wife mentioned our struggles to someone this week, and they sent an email to her saying that th...2017-03-0241 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 1:4 – Does God Send Storms?In Jonah 1:4, God sends a storm upon Jonah and the ship that carries him to Tarshish. Is this how God normally behaves? It’s a practical question that all of us face in life from time to time.
My wife and I are experiencing some difficulties in life right now. Quite often, it feels like we are in a storm, being buffeted by wind and waves. We sometimes have trouble keeping our heads above water.
My wife mentioned our struggles to someone this week, and they sent an email to her saying that th...2017-03-0241 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 1:3 –Slapping God in the FaceI published a post this week on the blog about how a true understanding of grace allows you to just go sin all you want. If that is really what you want.
I am going to write more about that in the coming weeks, but I received several emails from readers who wanted to know if I meant intentional sin as well.
If a person intentionally and knowingly sins, will God still love them, forgive them, accept them, and keep them in His family?
The answer is yes. There is no sin, intentional...2017-02-2327 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 1:3 –Slapping God in the FaceI published a post this week on the blog about how a true understanding of grace allows you to just go sin all you want. If that is really what you want.
I am going to write more about that in the coming weeks, but I received several emails from readers who wanted to know if I meant intentional sin as well.
If a person intentionally and knowingly sins, will God still love them, forgive them, accept them, and keep them in His family?
The answer is yes. There is no sin, intentional...2017-02-2327 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 1:2 – God Calls JonahDo you have an enemy? Maybe it was President Obama. Maybe now it is President Trump. Or maybe it’s the Islamic terrorists in Iran. Or the religious nut jobs here in the United States.
Maybe it is someone you don’t necessarily think of as an enemy, but you just can’t stand to be around them. Maybe a family member, a coworker, or a neighbor?
Anyway, imagine what you would do if God showed up in your living room later today, and said, “Hey! You know that person you just can’t stand? Well, I ca...2017-02-1623 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 1:2 – God Calls JonahDo you have an enemy? Maybe it was President Obama. Maybe now it is President Trump. Or maybe it’s the Islamic terrorists in Iran. Or the religious nut jobs here in the United States.
Maybe it is someone you don’t necessarily think of as an enemy, but you just can’t stand to be around them. Maybe a family member, a coworker, or a neighbor?
Anyway, imagine what you would do if God showed up in your living room later today, and said, “Hey! You know that person you just can’t stand? Well, I ca...2017-02-1623 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah 1:1 – Who Was Jonah?Do you think God would ever allow the country of Iran or Iraq to invade the United States and win? There are many people in the United States who claim that such a thing could never happen.
But what if it did? What would you think about God and how He is running the world? What would you think about the claims that some people make today about the United States being the best nation on earth and under the protection and blessing of God?
Well, surprisingly, it is exactly these sorts of questions that...2017-02-0927 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah 1:1 – Who Was Jonah?Do you think God would ever allow the country of Iran or Iraq to invade the United States and win? There are many people in the United States who claim that such a thing could never happen.
But what if it did? What would you think about God and how He is running the world? What would you think about the claims that some people make today about the United States being the best nation on earth and under the protection and blessing of God?
Well, surprisingly, it is exactly these sorts of questions that...2017-02-0927 minThe Redeeming God PodcastJonah Introduction – What is God Like?
This podcast episode begins a study of the Book of Jonah.
If you think you know the story of Jonah, stick around anyway. I predict you will learn some things from Jonah that you have never seen in this story before.
In this discussion of Jonah we look at:
Why you don’t know the story of Jonah
How the “big issues” of Jonah are non-issues when the story is really understood
Since Jonah is an excellent story … it must be read as a story
One central question in the book is “What is Go...2017-02-0221 minRedeeming God PodcastJonah Introduction – What is God Like?
This podcast episode begins a study of the Book of Jonah.
If you think you know the story of Jonah, stick around anyway. I predict you will learn some things from Jonah that you have never seen in this story before.
In this discussion of Jonah we look at:
Why you don’t know the story of Jonah
How the “big issues” of Jonah are non-issues when the story is really understood
Since Jonah is an excellent story … it must be read as a story
One central question in the book is “What is Go...2017-02-0221 min