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Disarming Leviathan - Missionaries to Christian NationalistsBetween the Bible and the BallotIn this episode, Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman III joins the show to unpack how Scripture can shape our public and political imagination without succumbing to partisanship or Christian nationalism. Drawing on decades of biblical scholarship, Longman explores how the Bible offers moral and theological wisdom—not direct public policy—guiding Christians toward faithful engagement in a pluralistic society. From discussing the misapplication of Old Testament law to confronting modern idolatry in politics, this conversation challenges listeners to resist culture war mentalities, abandon proof-texting, and pursue a gospel-centered posture of humility, repentance, and love in the public square.Ch...2025-05-2941 min
What in the Word?Did God Command Genocide? | Tremper Longman on the Canaanite ConquestDid God command genocide in the Old Testament? Join Kirk E. Miller and Tremper Longman as they explore the challenging passages, such as Deuteronomy 7:1-6 and Joshua, examining the Canaanite conquest.Discover how to address the moral and theological concerns raised by these texts, including divine judgment, violence, and the question of religious warfare. Learn how these accounts fit into God’s plan and how to teach these passages effectively today.Get more info about the episode and special offers: https://bit.ly/4hpuoj1Di...2025-02-1252 min
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Religion & Spirituality, Bibles & Biblical StudiesConfronting Old Testament Controversies: Pressing Questions about Evolution, Sexuality, History, and Violence by Tremper Longman IIIPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/820726to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Confronting Old Testament Controversies: Pressing Questions about Evolution, Sexuality, History, and Violence
Author: Tremper Longman III
Narrator: George W. Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 10 minutes
Release date: December 24, 2024
Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies
Publisher's Summary:
For many people, skeptics and believers alike, the Old Testament is rife with controversial passages and events that make both belief and sharing our beliefs with others difficult. Often our solutions have tended toward the extremes—ignore problem passages and pretend they don't matter or obsess over them and treat them as though they ar...2024-12-2410h 10
Words & WaysE45 - The Promised Messiah | The Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the big story of the Bible from Moses' death to Jesus' birth.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Isaiah 59:20-60:1, 19, 22
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
What sections of the biblical story between Moses and Jesus (era of the judges...2024-12-2009 min
Words & WaysE44 - The Holy Tent | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of Moses and the traveling Tabernacle in the book of Exodus.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Selections from Exodus Exodus 25, 29, 40
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
What does it say about God that he chose to dwell...2024-12-1309 min
Words & WaysE43 - The Ten Commandments | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of Moses and the Ten Commandments in the book of Exodus.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Selections from Exodus 19-20:21, 32
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
When you hear “The Ten Commandments” what immediately comes to mind? Wher...2024-12-0609 min
Words & WaysE42 - The First Passover | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of Moses and the first passover in the book of Exodus.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Selections from Exodus 12
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
Why do you think some people ignore, disbelieve, and disobey God (like...2024-11-2208 min
Words & WaysE41 - The Burning Bush | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of Moses and the burning bush in the book of Exodus.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Selections from Exodus 3
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
Trees (like the burning bush) are featured in many Biblical stories. What...2024-11-1608 min
Words & WaysE40 - The Basket Baby | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of Moses as a baby in the book of Exodus.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Selections from Exodus 1 and 2
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
What do you think about the midwives’ actions in Exodus 1:15-21?
Why do yo...2024-11-0808 min
Words & WaysE39 - The Reunited Brothers | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of Joseph in Egypt in the book of Genesis.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Selections from Genesis 39-50
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
Joseph’s life had several dramatic turns from very good to very bad an...2024-10-2508 min
Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalGod Loves Sex: An Honest Conversation about Sexual Desire and Holiness by Tremper Longman III, Dr. Dan B. AllenderPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/821688to listen full audiobooks.
Title: God Loves Sex: An Honest Conversation about Sexual Desire and Holiness
Author: Tremper Longman III, Dr. Dan B. Allender
Narrator: Mike Carnes
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 1 minute
Release date: October 22, 2024
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
We live in a sexually mad world where God's gift of sex has been distorted through pornography, promiscuity, prostitution, abuse, trafficking, and rape. The church's position has been made clear throughout history: all sexual activity outside the boundaries of Christian marriage is sin. But rarely has the church honestly addressed the true needs...2024-10-226h 01
Words & WaysE38 - The Favored Son | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of Joseph and his brothers in the book of Genesis.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Genesis 37
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
If this story is familiar to you, how have you heard it told before?
2024-10-1808 min
Words & WaysE37 - The Strange Dream | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of Jacob and his dream in the book of Genesis.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Genesis 28:10-16
Side Passages: John 1:35-51
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
Imagine first learning about the one true God, Yahweh, before there...2024-10-1109 min
For the JourneySeminar | "The Bible and the Ballot" | Tremper LongmanThis week, we share a recent Soundings Seminar conversation with Tremper Longman, a distinguished biblical scholar and prolific author. As we all know, it’s a big election year in America. How might the Bible speak to and inform our vote as Christians? Tremper offers a thoughtful and grounded response to that question, drawing on insights from his 2020 book, The Bible and the Ballot: Using Scripture in Political Decisions. Rev. Bill Haley facilitates the conversation, which is co-sponsored by Restoration Anglican Church in Arlington, VA.View Our Full Archive of Soundings Seminars...2024-10-061h 09
Words & WaysE36 - The Promised Son | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of Abraham, Isaac, and God's promise in the book of Genesis.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Genesis 22:1-14
Side Passages: Hebrews 11:17-19
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
What is your initial reaction to this story about Abraham and Isaac? Why?
2024-10-0409 min
Bible UnboundThe Complete Story of Daniel: Surviving BabylonEpisode Summary
The story of Daniel has gripped the hearts and imaginations of people for thousands of years. Is it a riddle without resolution? Or a tale to be told in the dark? Perhaps neither! The thrilling story of national justice, the power of God, and the meekness of His people come together in this exciting exploration of the Story of Daniel. Let's explore 🚀
Episode Notes
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Words & WaysE35 - The Covenant Promise | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of Abraham and God's promise in the book of Genesis.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
Side Passages: Romans 4
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
Some stories in the Old Testament (like this...2024-09-2709 min
Words & WaysE34 - The Chosen Family | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of Abram and his family in the book of Genesis.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Genesis 12:1-8
Side Passages: Hebrews 11:1-10
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
Have you ever sensed God telling you to...2024-09-2009 min
Words & WaysE33 - The Cleansing Flood | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of Noah and the flood in the book of Genesis.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: From Genesis 6:1-9:17
Side Passages: Hebrews 11:7
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
How have you heard this story told and...2024-09-1308 min
Words & WaysE32 - The First Sin | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of the fall of Adam and Eve in the book of Genesis.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Genesis 3
Side Passages: Genesis 2:15-17, Romans 5:12-21
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
What are possible dangers of...2024-09-0609 min
Words & WaysE31 - The Very Good Creation | Old TestamentIn this episode of Words & Ways we'll be looking at the story of creation in the book of Genesis.
Listen for yourself, with small groups, leadership teams, mentoring-discipling relationships and more.
Our hope is that the words and ways of Jesus transform your mind, fill your heart, and encourage your soul today and every day.
SHOW NOTES
Main Passage: Genesis 1:1-2:4
Side Passages: Job 38-39, Psalm 8, 104, 148
DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
Think about the two “movements” of creation: first the different spac...2024-08-2308 min
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Religion & Spirituality, Bibles & Biblical StudiesA Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition by V. Philips Long, Iain Provan, Tremper Longman IIIPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/767005to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition
Author: V. Philips Long, Iain Provan, Tremper Longman III
Narrator: Jim Denison
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 24 hours 3 minutes
Release date: June 25, 2024
Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies
Publisher's Summary:
For over a decade, A Biblical History of Israel has gathered praise and criticism for its unapologetic approach to reconstructing the historical landscape of ancient Israel through a biblical lens. In this much-anticipated second edition, the authors reassert that the Old Testament should be taken seriously as a historical document alongside other literary and archaeological...2024-06-2512h 03
The determinetruth PodcastRevelation with Tremper Longman Part 2In this episode, Rob and Vinnie continue their discussion with OT scholar Tremper Longman. They discuss Rev 13 and the Beast and what the book of Revelation means for the church today.
Dr. Tremper Longman III (B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University; M.Div. Westminster Theological
Seminary; M.Phil. and Ph.D. Yale University) is Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus
of Biblical Studies at Westmont College. He has written over thirty-five books including
commentaries on Genesis, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Daniel, Nahum, and Revelation. Among his most recent b...2024-06-2433 minThe determinetruth PodcastRevelation with Tremper Longman Part 1In this episode, Rob and Vinnie begin a conversation with OT scholar Tremper Longman. Tremper has written a fantastic commentary titled "Reading Revelation Through OT Eyes."
Dr. Tremper Longman III (B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University; M.Div. Westminster Theological
Seminary; M.Phil. and Ph.D. Yale University) is Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus
of Biblical Studies at Westmont College. He has written over thirty-five books including
commentaries on Genesis, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Daniel, Nahum, and Revelation. Among his most recent books include Confronting Old Testament C...2024-06-1734 min
Truth Over Tribe: Christian Takes on Culture, News & PoliticsHow Should Christians Vote? The Bible Tells Me So! with Tremper LongmanThe 2024 election is fast approaching and many Christians are still left wondering whose policies best represent the Bible’s teachings. Today, we’re talking to theologian and author of “The Bible and the Ballot,” Tremper Longman, to learn how Christians can vote in a way that best reflects biblical values. First, Tremper tells us why he decided to write a book on politics in the first place. How much does he believe that Christians should participate in the political process? And how much should the Church participate? Does the Bible have something to contribute to contentious political issues like abortion...2024-06-051h 00
Faithful PoliticsThe Old Testament as Literature w/Dr. Tremper Longman, IIIHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this conversation, host Josh Burtram interviews Dr. Tremper Longman III, a distinguished scholar and professor emeritus of biblical studies. They discuss Longman's newest book, 'The Old Testament as Literature,' and his larger project of exploring the Old Testament as literature, history, and theology. Longman explains the importance of understanding the literary conventions and genres of the Old Testament, as well as the historical context in which the texts were written. He also addresses...2024-05-181h 06
The Ryley Heppner PodcastDr. Tremper Longman /// Jesus in EcclesiastesIn today's conversation I ask Biblical Scholar, Dr. Tremper Longman III (among other things) to help me/us better understand OT books like Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. What are the purpose of these wisdom books? How are they relevant to our lives today? And in what ways do they anticipate Jesus? As always, I hope you enjoy, I hope you are encouraged and challenged, and I hope you find yourself better equipped to read, understand and apply God's Word!
Dr. Longman graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, earned a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary, and...2024-02-071h 00
Fellowship Bible Church ConwayZECHARIAH: MESSIAH'S FUTURE GLORY: A Survey of the Bible Zechariah: Messiah’s Future GloryA Survey of the Bible
For the bulletin in PDF form. click here. Message SlidesZechariah Chart - WilsonHistorical Background of Zechariah - Eugene MerrillApocalyptic Genre - Andreas KöstenbergerApocalyptic Genre - Tremper LongmanApocalyptic Style - Tremper LongmanZechariah in the New Testament - SiglerContext: Who, Where, When and Why?• Who composed Zechariah?• Who is Zechariah’s audience• When was Zechariah written? • Where were he and...2023-11-1200 min
Does the Bible say THAT?!?006: The Fall (Genesis 3:1-7)The Fall of Humanity, the serpent's deception of Adam and Eve and an analysis of if Adam and Eve were historical people on this episode of "Does the Bible Say THAT?!?"
Sources for this episode:
*Commentary on the Torah by Richard Elliott Friedman
*The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton
*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham
*The New Interpreter's Bible: Acts; Introduction to Epistolary Literature; Romans; 1 Corinthians 10 by Robert W Wall, J. Paul Sampley, N.T. Wright
*Genesis: History...2023-10-181h 00
Good FaithThe Uses and Misuses of the Book of Revelation (with Tremper Longman III)Many Christians are tempted to just avoid the Book of Revelation. It can seem confusing and hard to read. Yet this avoidance can leave us vulnerable to the misuses of this part of Scripture, especially in making sense of our world. Here to help us is distinguished Biblical scholar, Tremper Longman III. Join us as we dive into the helpful - and unhelpful - ways to read the final culminating book of the Bible. We want to hear your stories of living out your “good faith!” Share with us at: https://redeemingbabel.org/campfire-stories/ 2023-09-231h 02
Those Who Serve The Lord#188 | The Emotions of God, Pt. 2 | David T. LambDoes God hate? What does that mean? How does God love the sinner and hate the sin when biblically the two seem connected (Revelation 21:8)? Does God get envious or jealous? God's jealousy disturbed Oprah so much that she left Christianity behind. But is God jealous? And if so, is that wrong? How does our jealousy differ from His? Travis and Dr. David T. Lamb continue their discussion on his new book, The Emotions of God (IVP, 2022). Dr. Lamb is the MacRae Professor of Old Testament Dean of the Faculty at Misso Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Lamb...2023-06-3048 minThose Who Serve The Lord#187 | The Emotions of God, Pt. 1 | David T. LambDoes God get emotional? Does that sound strange? It isn't. We talk about God's emotions all the time. Isn't love an emotion? God is love, but the Bible also says that God hates (Proverbs 6:16-19). That begs the question: does God have other emotions? What are the emotions of God? Is there more than love and hate? Does God get sad? How does God feel compassion? Is God mad at you? Does God ever feel afraid? Surprise? Fear? Is God emotional? What does that mean for us who are made in His image? These are just some of the...2023-06-2748 min
What Your Pastor Didn’t Tell YouNoah's Flood Re-examined || Genesis 6-9 ft. Tremper Longman
Noah's Flood Re-examined || Genesis 6-9 ft. Tremper Longman
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-miller743/support2023-04-1153 min
Kresta in the AfternoonConfronting Old Testament Controversies - Tremper Longman(27 March 2023)How do we handle the "difficult" passages we find in Scripture, especially the Old Testament? Many times we tend toward one of two extremes - we either ignore the passages entirely, or obsess over them so much that we miss anything else. Tremper Longman joins us to help cut through the confusion and find clarity.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alkresta/message2023-03-2727 min
Regent College PodcastBecoming Whole Pastors - With Dr. Tremper Longman III and Dr. Mark GlanvilleWhat has shifted in pastoring over the last few decades? Why is that many pastors seem burn-out, falling out, or quitting all together? How can pastors not just survive, but thrive in vocational ministry? How can pastors become whole people? We had a conversation around these questions and more with Dr. Tremper Longman III and Dr. Mark Glanville. If this has interested you and you are a pastor or in vocational ministry you might consider the event coming up called The Gathering, which hopes to help cultivate healthy pastors. Enjoy the conversation. Regent College Podcast T...2023-03-1940 min
Faithful Politics"Freedom from Religion"w/Dr. Tremper Longman, IIIHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comWhat if I told you religious freedom is not a biblical concept? Would that change your view of the current struggles in America? What about the 1st Amendment? How does that square with the Bible? Join us today as Faithful Host Josh Burtram interviews Professor of Old Testament Tremper Longman III to talk through the concept of religious freedom yesterday, and today! Guest Bio:Dr. Tremper Longman III graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, earned a...2023-01-1756 min