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Apollo Papyrus PodcastNovel Writing, Short Story Writing, and Filmmaking with Paul Andrew SkidmoreIn this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Paul Andrew Skidmore.Paul is the author of the novel God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, as well as the short stories “The Darkness Rolled Over Her”, “Kindling”, and “Ciao Bella”. Additionally, Paul is a filmmaker, with a film adaptation of “The Darkness Rolled Over Her” in the works, and he also hosts the Sketches from Scripture podcast.You can learn more about Paul’s work at https://parabolos.com/, listen to the Sketches from Scripture podcast at https://skidmore.substack.com/p/sketches-from-scripture-podcast, download the Five Coffees and a Book discuss...
2025-11-2435 min
Authors On MissionWhy “The Darkness Rolled Over Her” Is More Than a Story—It’s a Movement for Mental Health AwarenessIn this powerful episode of the Authors on Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author and filmmaker Paul Andrew Skidmore to unpack the emotional depth and creative choices behind his book The Darkness Rolled Over Her.What began as a short story inspired by a fly fishing trip evolved into a poignant exploration of depression, suicide, and resilience—now adapted into a feature film and supported by a unique book club framework.Skidmore shares how writing in lowercase, using metaphor-rich language, and consulting real-life experiences helped him craft a story that speaks to is...
2025-08-0743 min
#12minconvosPaul Skidmore: The Power of Intention in Storytelling, Detail, and Darkness /Ep 4129Paul Andrew Skidmore is a Tennessee-based author, filmmaker, and creative storyteller whose work spans books, films, audiobooks, and podcasts. He is best known for titles like God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Kindling, Ciao Bella, and The Darkness Rolled Over Her. Notably, The Darkness Rolled Over Her has been adapted into a feature film, produced and directed by Skidmore himself, with a scheduled release in 2025. This emotional and gripping story is gaining early attention and is expected to resonate with audiences worldwide. You can explore all of Paul’s creative work—including his books, films, and podc...
2025-06-1613 min
RealClearPolitics PodcastAOC and Bernie, Zelensky's Time Interview, Big Law vs. Trump, FBI “Honeypot”Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP White House Correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the duo’s “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour, the future of the Democratic Party, and whether Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will run for president. Then they discuss next steps in Ukraine and President Zelensky's cover-story interview in Time magazine. Comedian Conan O’Brien is awarded the Mark Twain Prize in a celebration that featured multiple jokes about President Trump. Also, former Utah Representative Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman in Congress, is dead at age 49. Tom Bevan talks to RCP contributor Richard Porter about the fight between The White House and some of A...
2025-03-2545 min
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of AgeStrangers and Brothers: An epic BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation by C.P. SnowPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/583315to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Strangers and Brothers: An epic BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation
Author: C.P. Snow
Narrator: Anne-Marie Duff, Juliet Aubrey, David Haig, Danny Webb, Adam Godley, Stephen Moore, David Tennant, Full Cast, Bill Wallis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes
Release date: July 7, 2022
Genres: Coming of Age
Publisher's Summary:
The full-cast BBC Radio adaptation of C. P. Snow's epic series about the English establishment across the twentieth century 'A vivid portrait of British academic, political and public life' Guardian 'A very considerable achievement... It brings into the novel themes and locales...
2022-07-089h 30Embark On The Most Immersive Full Audiobook Today!Strangers and Brothers: An epic BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation by C.P. SnowPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/583315to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Strangers and Brothers: An epic BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation
Author: C.P. Snow
Narrator: Anne-Marie Duff, Juliet Aubrey, David Haig, Danny Webb, Adam Godley, Stephen Moore, David Tennant, Full Cast, Bill Wallis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes
Release date: July 7, 2022
Genres: Classics
Publisher's Summary:
The full-cast BBC Radio adaptation of C. P. Snow's epic series about the English establishment across the twentieth century 'A vivid portrait of British academic, political and public life' Guardian 'A very considerable achievement... It brings into the novel themes and locales never seen...
2022-07-079h 30Grab: This High-Impact Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.Strangers and Brothers: An epic BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation by C.P. SnowPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/583315to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Strangers and Brothers: An epic BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation
Author: C.P. Snow
Narrator: Anne-Marie Duff, Juliet Aubrey, David Haig, Danny Webb, Adam Godley, Stephen Moore, David Tennant, Full Cast, Bill Wallis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes
Release date: July 7, 2022
Genres: Drama
Publisher's Summary:
The full-cast BBC Radio adaptation of C. P. Snow's epic series about the English establishment across the twentieth century 'A vivid portrait of British academic, political and public life' Guardian 'A very considerable achievement... It brings into the novel themes and locales never seen...
2022-07-079h 30Listen To A Uplifting Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Strangers and Brothers: An epic BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation by C.P. SnowPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/583315to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Strangers and Brothers: An epic BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation
Author: C.P. Snow
Narrator: Anne-Marie Duff, Juliet Aubrey, David Haig, Danny Webb, Adam Godley, Stephen Moore, David Tennant, Full Cast, Bill Wallis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes
Release date: July 7, 2022
Genres: Coming of Age
Publisher's Summary:
The full-cast BBC Radio adaptation of C. P. Snow's epic series about the English establishment across the twentieth century 'A vivid portrait of British academic, political and public life' Guardian 'A very considerable achievement... It brings into the novel themes and locales...
2022-07-079h 30Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Literature, ClassicsStrangers and Brothers: An epic BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation by C.P. SnowPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/583315to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Strangers and Brothers: An epic BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation
Author: C.P. Snow
Narrator: Anne-Marie Duff, Juliet Aubrey, David Haig, Danny Webb, Adam Godley, Stephen Moore, David Tennant, Full Cast, Bill Wallis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes
Release date: July 7, 2022
Genres: Classics
Publisher's Summary:
The full-cast BBC Radio adaptation of C. P. Snow's epic series about the English establishment across the twentieth century 'A vivid portrait of British academic, political and public life' Guardian 'A very considerable achievement... It brings into the novel themes and locales never seen...
2022-07-079h 30
sketches from Scripturebonus: Michael Stricklandmy good friend Michael Strickland joined the livestream this evening to share with us some ideas from the Gospel of Matthew. we EASILY could have talked for two more hours (both because he and i enjoy long conversations AND there’s so much more in Matthew that i’m sure Michael could have shared), but i know you’ll enjoy this episode.and as always, i pray it encourages you to rethink every relationship in your life from a discipleship, Kingdom perspective.Michael is also a subscriber to sketches from Scripture, pictured here with his signed...
2020-10-0257 min
sketches from ScriptureTour of Israel - part 1see the Holy Land with me! (virtually.) to watch the video, visit skidmore.substack.com.watch these recordings live on facebook on most Mondays and Thursdays at 7p.tonight at 7p central, i’ll be interviewing Michael Strickland, and part 2 of this series will be next Monday night at 7p. Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-10-0157 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 16SERIES FINALEshare this 16-part series from the Gospel of Matthew with someone who would love to hear some Great News:* you can share this page with them:* or they can start here with lesson 1,* or they can listen/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or by copy/pasting this feed URL into your favorite podcast app.more stories and series to come. subscribe to sketches from Scripture for free, and you’ll never miss a thing:Matthew 28 : the Resurrection and Great CommissionJesus rises an...
2020-09-2851 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 15Matthew 27 : the CrucifixionJesus endures pain and shame to save us…imagesscourginghow it worked:cat-of-nine-tails feature:crucifixion nail in heel bone:books & resources* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evans* Archaeology in Action: Jesus and Archaeology with Craig A. Evans* Bible Lands Museum: Roman Crucifixion on Faithlife TVlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore
2020-09-2253 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 14Matthew 26 : Last Supper and arrestJesus gives some final teachings to His disciples before one of them betrays Him…imagesthe dungeon at Caiaphas’s houselooking down into the dungeon:looking up from the dungeon:stairs down into the dungeon (prisoners were likely dropped the rest of the way:tour group in the dungeon (for scale):books & resources* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evanslinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faith...
2020-09-2051 min
sketches from Scripturebonus: Five Coffees and a Book radio interviewi had the pleasure of chatting with my fellow CHS Class of ‘96 grad Steve Hartline on Talk 101.3 The Buzz last week. we talk about Five Coffees and a Book, “the darkness rolled over her”, and the cultural woes that reveal our need for friends for life now more than ever. you can get the ebook of “the darkness rolled over her” for free at fivecoffeesandabook.com. Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-09-1919 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 13Matthew 24-25 : Kingdom AgeJesus describes what will happen on the last day, when He returns to judge every person on earth…books & resources* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evanslinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com...
2020-09-1757 min
sketches from Scripturebonus: Five Coffees and Codyin this bonus episode — taken from Thursday night’s informal Facebook Live stream — i discuss my short story "the darkness rolled over her" & Five Coffees and a Book, as September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day.i also interview my buddy Cody Benzinger, author of The Freelanders, about his debut novel.learn more about Five Coffees and a Book at fivecoffeesandabook.com.subscribe to this podcast, read short stories, and more at skidmore.substack.com. Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-09-1221 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 12Matthew 20-23 : Kingdom AgeJesus sets up a clear division between those who are in the Kingdom and those who are not, and He warns the religious that they may not be in the group they expect…books & resources* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evanslinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and...
2020-09-1147 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 11Matthew 19-20 : Kingdom AgeJesus sets the context for an impending discussion of the end of the present age and the fulfillment of the Kingdom Age…books & resources* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evanslinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scri...
2020-09-1154 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 10Matthew 18 : Kingdom ActionJesus delivers the “community regulations” discourse (4th of 5 discourses in Matthew), envisioning how the Kingdom community ought to live…books & resources* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evanslinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subs
2020-09-1157 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 9Matthew 14-17 : Kingdom ActionJesus challenges the faith of scholars and disciples, and recognizes the faith of even the lowest rungs of His society…imagesthe Jesus boat, discovered in Magdalabooks & resources* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evanslinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more
2020-08-2154 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 8Matthew 13 : Kingdom parablesthe Kingdom is like…books & resources* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evans* Parables of Jesus by Daniel M. Dorianilinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-08-2149 min
Smörgåsbord PodcastSmörgåsbord Podcast Episode 033: The Peaceful Path of JainismIn today’s episode of Smörgåsbord, Angel and Mik cover one of the most peaceful religions they’ve ever heard of, Jainism! Meanwhile Angel discusses the drawbacks of high protein diets. 00:00 Opening Song 00:38 Show introduction 01:45 What’s in your palette? 04:19 The history of Jainism 12:56 The spread of Jainism 15:35 The beliefs, philosophy and etymology of Jainism 29:19 The controversial symbol of Jainisn 32:02 Food in Jainism 43:06 Cooking with Jainism 45:14 Is it healthy? 46:36 Is it good?
2020-08-1848 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 7Matthew 11-12 : the Messiah has comeJesus reveals Himself as Messiah and shows that means more than people expect…books & resources* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evanslinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-08-1255 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 6Matthew 10 : Missionary DiscourseJesus sends His authority…books & resources* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evanslinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-08-0749 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 5Matthew 8-9 : Kingdom AuthorityJesus’ authority over everything…imagesbooks & resources* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evanslinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-08-071h 00
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 4Matthew 5-7 : Sermon on the MountJesus’ vision for the Kingdom…books & resources* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evans* The Sermon on the Mount by Jonathan T. Pennington* Withholding Nothing sermon series by David M. Young* Sermon on the Mount DBS series by David M. Younglinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discuss...
2020-07-2853 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 3Matthew 3-4 : John the Baptist, the wilderness, and the first disciplesJesus’ ministry begins…books* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evans* The Sermon on the Mount by Jonathan T. Penningtonlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmor...
2020-07-2453 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 2Matthew 1:18-2:23 - birth of JesusJesus is a better Abraham, Judah, Moses, and David…books* The Gospel of Matthew in its Jewish Context by Craig A. Evans* The Sermon on the Mount by Jonathan T. Penningtonlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at sk...
2020-07-2137 min
sketches from ScriptureGreat News! - part 1Matthew 1:1-17 - the Great News arrives…the Jewish nation had put their trust in the God of Abraham, the law of Moses, and the Kingdom of David. but by the first century, they were under Roman rule, their moral culture was eroding, and it seemed their God was hidden away behind gates and curtains.suddenly, an unknown manual laborer from a small village hits the streets with a fantastic announcement…the Gospel according to Matthew tells the story of a self-proclaimed rabbi from Nazareth who took Galilee by storm, then Judea, then Jeru...
2020-07-1130 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 15SERIES FINALEshare this 15-part series with someone who would love to hear the story of David:* you can share this page with them:* or they can start here with lesson 1,* or they can listen/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or by copy/pasting this feed URL into your favorite podcast app.more stories and series to come. subscribe to sketches from Scripture for free, and you’ll never miss a thing:1 Chronicles 28David urges Solomon to know God, take courage, and do the wo...
2020-07-0742 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 141 Kings 2David’s last words to Solomon.pursuing God’s heart requires* 1 Samuel 1 - relationship* 1 Samuel 1-2 - trust* 1 Samuel 3 - listening (psalm 27)* 1 Samuel 4-7:2 - repentance (psalm 32)* 1 Samuel 8-9:11 - boldness from humility* 1 Samuel 12 - remembering (psalm 8)* 1 Samuel 13-14 - patience (psalm 40)* 1 Samuel 15 - obedience (psalm 86)* 1 Samuel 16 - vision (psalm 19)* 1 Samuel 17 - confidence (psalm 23)* 1 Samuel 19 & 24 - honor (psalm 6)* 2 Samuel 6 - reverence (psalm 66)* 2 Samuel 7 - gratitude* 2 Samuel 11-12...
2020-07-0740 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 132 Samuel 11 & 12David’s sin with Bathsheba. includes a survey of 2 Samuel 8-10 to provide the essential backdrop for this well-known story.books* A Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. Leithart* The David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alterlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discus...
2020-07-0151 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 122 Samuel 7David desires to build a house for God.books* A Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. Leithart* The David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alterlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more Get...
2020-07-0141 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 112 Samuel 6the Ark returns.books* A Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. Leithart* The David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alterlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from...
2020-07-0145 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 101 Samuel 25 - 2 Samuel 5Saul dies, and David finally steps into the role of King, but not without opposition.books* A Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. Leithart* The David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alterlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide...
2020-07-0135 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 9you can tune into the recording of these lessons on facebook live monday, tuesday, thursday, and friday nights at 8 eastern / 7 central.1 Samuel 19 & 24Saul pursues David. this lesson zooms through chapters 18 through 24, focusing on 19 and 24.books* A Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. Leithart* The David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alterlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.com...
2020-07-0143 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 81 Samuel 16:14-17:58David battles evil spirts with his harp and evil giants with his sling.imagesbooks* A Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. Leithart* The David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alterlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.comMalcolm Gladwell’s “The Unheard Story of David and Goliath”more* Five Coff...
2020-05-2345 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 71 Samuel 15-16:13Saul is out. Samuel is tasked with anointing a new king, one that The Lord has seen. will Samuel see him, too?imagesbooks* A Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. Leithart* The David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alterlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a B...
2020-05-2239 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 61 Samuel 13-14okay Saul was a bad choice.imagesbooks* A Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. Leithart* The David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alterlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more
2020-05-2143 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 51 Samuel 12Samuel retires.books* A Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. Leithart* The David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alterlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Sc...
2020-05-2141 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 41 Samuel 7-11Israel requests a king. God sends them Saul.books* A Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. Leithart* The David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alterlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* sites, social media, and more
2020-05-2145 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 31 Samuel 4-7:2war — Israel versus the Philistines. the Ark of The Lord is ripped from the Tabernacle by enemies of God. those who battle against those enemies show the Ark reverence and fear. however, the two sides might not be who you think.imagesbooks* A Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. Leithart* The David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alterlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Fai...
2020-05-2149 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 21 Samuel 3Samuel serves The Lord as an assistant to Eli. late one night, The Lord ends decades of silence by speaking to young Samuel, and a new chapter begins for Israel’s story.books* A Son to Me : An Exposition of 1 & 2 Samuel by Peter J. Leithart* The David Story : A Translation with Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alterlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* this blog - skidmore.substack.commor...
2020-05-2156 min
sketches from Scriptureafter God's own heart - part 11 Samuel 1-2Hannah is barren. she prays for a son, promising him to The Lord. Israel is spiritually barren and needs new leadership. God gifts both with a newborn child — Samuel.at the end of the Book of Judges, the author writes,“In those days there was no king in Israel.Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.”— Judges 21:25Israel was a nation, but not a kingdom. the spiritual leaders were corrupt and aloof. and the nation wandered far from God.thanks to the desp...
2020-05-2140 min
sketches from ScriptureDiscovery Bible Study - part 2stop merely reading the Bible, and start discovering God through the Bible.the reason we read the Bible is not just for knowledge or insight or practical application. we engage with the Bible in order to deeply experience the Father who loves us, the Son who saves us, and the Spirit that empowers us. we dive into Scripture so we may better trust and follow Christ, better love our God and our neighbor. if you want to learn to devour your Bible, this short two-part series is for you.follow along as we learn about...
2020-05-1450 min
sketches from ScriptureDiscovery Bible Study - part 1stop merely reading the Bible, and start discovering God through the Bible.the reason we read the Bible is not just for knowledge or insight or practical application. we engage with the Bible in order to deeply experience the Father who loves us, the Son who saves us, and the Spirit that empowers us. we dive into Scripture so we may better trust and follow Christ, better love our God and our neighbor. if you want to learn to devour your Bible, this short two-part series is for you.follow along as we learn about...
2020-05-1448 min
sketches from Scripturewhat is discipleship - part 4if you are part of a church, you may have heard the term “disciple” or “discipleship” before, but what does it mean? what is a discipleship group? is being a disciple a strictly Christian thing? what’s the difference in being a student and being a disciple? how does one become a disciple? what does it look like? what are our responsibilities? is it for everyone? how important is it?this four-part series will cover the basics of being a disciple of Christ — what it means to trust and follow Jesus. we’ll standardize an extensive vocabulary, envision a ful...
2020-05-1450 min
sketches from Scripturewhat is discipleship - part 3if you are part of a church, you may have heard the term “disciple” or “discipleship” before, but what does it mean? what is a discipleship group? is being a disciple a strictly Christian thing? what’s the difference in being a student and being a disciple? how does one become a disciple? what does it look like? what are our responsibilities? is it for everyone? how important is it?this four-part series will cover the basics of being a disciple of Christ — what it means to trust and follow Jesus. we’ll standardize an extensive vocabulary, envision a ful...
2020-05-1446 min
sketches from Scripturewhat is discipleship - part 2if you are part of a church, you may have heard the term “disciple” or “discipleship” before, but what does it mean? what is a discipleship group? is being a disciple a strictly Christian thing? what’s the difference in being a student and being a disciple? how does one become a disciple? what does it look like? what are our responsibilities? is it for everyone? how important is it?this four-part series will cover the basics of being a disciple of Christ — what it means to trust and follow Jesus. we’ll standardize an extensive vocabulary, envision a ful...
2020-05-1447 min
sketches from Scripturewhat is discipleship - part 1if you are part of a church, you may have heard the term “disciple” or “discipleship” before, but what does it mean? what is a discipleship group? is being a disciple a strictly Christian thing? what’s the difference in being a student and being a disciple? how does one become a disciple? what does it look like? what are our responsibilities? is it for everyone? how important is it?this four-part series will cover the basics of being a disciple of Christ — what it means to trust and follow Jesus. we’ll standardize an extensive vocabulary, envision a ful...
2020-05-1444 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 15SERIES FINALEshare this 15-part series with someone who would love to hear the story of Numbers:* you can share this page with them:* or they can start here with lesson 1,* or they can listen/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or by copy/pasting this feed URL into your favorite podcast app.more stories and series to come. subscribe to sketches from Scripture for free, and you’ll never miss a thing:lesson 15 ends our series by looking at Moses’ final admonition to the people of Isra...
2020-05-0140 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 14lesson 14 seeks out how to finish well.books* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob Milgromlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Discipling Handbook by North Boulevard* Faithlife Study Bible* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* sites, social media, and more Get full access t...
2020-05-0141 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 13lesson 13 introduces the idea of spiritual growth. the chart below comes from North Boulevard’s Discipling Handbook.imagesbooks* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob Milgromlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* sites, social media, and more...
2020-05-0145 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 12lesson 12 is the second census in Numbers, the counting of the new generation that has risen up after the first generation has passed away. will they be more faithful than their fathers?imagesbooks* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob Milgrom* Shaped by the Cross : Meditations on the Sufferings of Jesus by Ken Girelinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* Five...
2020-05-0136 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 11lesson 11 is the hilarious tale of Balaam’s donkey. oh, and Balaam.imagesbooks* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob Milgromlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* Book of Balaam inscription on bible.ca* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* sites, social media, and...
2020-05-0145 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 10lesson 10 looks at the story of the fiery serpents and the brass serpent.imagesbooks* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob Milgromlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* wikipedia article on Avaris* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* sites, social media, and more
2020-05-0144 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 9lesson 9 sees Moses take matters into his own hands as he strikes a rock rather than speaking to it. but is there more to Moses’ sin than we may have been taught in Sunday School? imagesin the map below, the red route is what i am proposing (based on the info from bible.ca) is a more accurate Exodus route, with the red stars along the route representing actual Sinai (Mt. Lawz, or Jabal al-Lawz in modern-day Saudi Arabia) and Kadesh-Barnea (near modern-day Petra in Jordan, close to where Moab would have been just eas...
2020-05-0145 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 8lesson 8 finds rebellion and mutiny in the camp, but The Lord shows who is His.books* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob Milgromlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Discipling Handbook from North Boulevard* Faithlife Study Bible* wikipedia article on Avaris* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore
2020-05-0142 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 7lesson 7 find the spies headed into Canaan, and we find out who trusts The Lord.books* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob Milgromlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* Babylon Bee article* Open Doors USA Monthly Prayer Calendar* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore
2020-05-0141 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 6lesson 6 hears the Israelites complain in the wilderness about their food, which gives us the occasion to think about spiritual nourishment.images* me at 245 lbs!:* me now (less)!:books* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob Milgromlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* The Maker’s Diet by Jordan Rubin* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and...
2020-04-3044 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 5lesson 5 is interactive, and so you’ll hear me interviewing some of the regular viewers of the facebook live videos. we’re discussing the sentence below. i read people’s responses and apply it to Numbers chapter 1. think about your own story as you listen.imagesbooks* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob Milgromlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* Five Coffees and a Book...
2020-04-3040 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 4lesson 4 covers the Golden Calf, Nadab and Abihu, and God’s judgement.imagesbooks* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The JPS Torah Commentary : Numbers by Jacob Milgromlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Faithlife Study Bible* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* sites, social media, and more Get full acc...
2020-04-3049 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 3lesson 3 focuses on the Ark of the Covenant.imagesin the map below, the red route is what i am proposing (based on the info from bible.ca) is a more accurate Exodus route, with the red stars along the route representing actual Sinai (Mt. Lawz, or Jabal al-Lawz in modern-day Saudi Arabia) and Kadesh-Barnea (near modern-day Petra in Jordan, close to where Moab would have been just east of the Dead Sea). the yellow stars mark the traditional sites of Sinai and Kadesh-Barnea.books* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary...
2020-04-3041 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 2lesson 2 walks through some Egyptian history, the possible adoptive family of Moses, and the Reed Sea.imagesin the map below, the red route is what i am proposing (based on the info from bible.ca) is a more accurate Exodus route, with the red stars along the route representing actual Sinai (Mt. Lawz, or Jabal al-Lawz in modern-day Saudi Arabia) and Kadesh-Barnea (near modern-day Petra in Jordan, close to where Moab would have been just east of the Dead Sea). the yellow stars mark the traditional sites of Sinai and Kadesh-Barnea.books
2020-04-3044 min
sketches from ScriptureWANDERING 1WANDERING: wisdom from the wilderness is a teaching series based around the book of Numbers from the Old Testament. we’ll also be looking some at the books surrounding Numbers (Exodus through Deuteronomy). our focus is the storytelling and narrative style of these writings and what that has to tell us about how to interpret them.the forty-year wandering was a punishment and discipline for a people who lacked faith. it was a tough time fraught with war, hunger, thirst, complaining, plagues, mutiny, paganism, and more. but it was also the only time God was visibly, geographically wi...
2020-04-3046 min
sketches from Scripturehow to read the Bibleseems like something we ought to know how to do already, and yet we often forget some very simple but critical techniques.free Bibles* biblegateway.com* bible.com* Faithlife Study Biblelinks* Discovery Bible Study* Discipling Handbook from North Boulevard* How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee & Douglas Stuart* God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by paul andrew skidmore* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* sites, social media, and more
2020-04-3042 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 15SERIES FINALEshare this 15-part series with someone who would love to hear the story of Genesis:* you can share this page with them:* or they can start here with lesson 1,* or they can listen/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or by copy/pasting this feed URL into your favorite podcast app.more stories and series to come. subscribe to sketches from Scripture for free, and you’ll never miss a thing:lesson 15 ends our series by pointing to the future descendent of Judah, the One wh...
2020-04-2943 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 14lesson 14 follows our main character into the climax of Genesis, revealing the main point of the whole story to the reader.books* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kasslinks* Discovery Bible Study* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* sites, social media, and more G...
2020-04-2942 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 13lesson 13 looks back at where we’ve come, talks about story structure, and what story structure tells about who the main character of Genesis might be and why. it’s probably not who you think.imagesbooks* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kass* STORY by Robert McKee* Screenplay by Syd Fieldlinks* Discovery Bible Study* Five Coffees and a Book - FRE...
2020-04-2939 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 12lesson 12 introduces Jacob’s families and the constant struggle they will have with each other and with the world around them. the pinnacle of these struggles come when Jacob wrestles with a “man” who turns out to be The Lord.imagesbooks* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kasslinks* Discovery Bible Study* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* thi...
2020-04-2939 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 11lesson 11 introduces Jacob and Esau and asks, “are we children, or are we heirs?”imagesbooks* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kasslinks* Eastern European Mission* Discovery Bible Study* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* sites, social media, and more G...
2020-04-2948 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 10lesson 10 discusses the deaths of Abraham and Sarah (whose tomb you can still visit today, as i have), ancient haggling, and a wife for Isaac — Rebekah.imagesbooks* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kasslinks* Discovery Bible Study* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* sites, social med...
2020-04-2943 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 9lesson 9 follows Abraham and Isaac up the mountain as Abraham is tested by The Lord.books* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kasslinks* opening pages of The Helper, a work in progress by paul andrew skidmore* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* sites, social media, and more
2020-04-2939 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 8lesson 8 sees Abram become Abraham, and asks, “who is affected by our obedience (or lack of it)?”books* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kasslinks* Discovery Bible Study* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* the darkness rolled over her by paul andrew skidmore* God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by paul andrew skidmore* opening pages of The H...
2020-04-2944 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 7lesson 7 continues the story of Abram, focuses on his relationship with Lot, and introduces Melchizedek, showing that all Scripture is ultimately about Jesus.books* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kasslinks* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* the darkness rolled over her by paul andrew skidmore* this blog - skidmore.substack.commore* sites, social m...
2020-04-2842 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 6lesson 6 recaps some things we’ve looked at so far (and picks up a few things we skipped over), then follows Abram as he ventures by faith from his homeland into Egypt.at the end of the lesson, we introduce Discovery Bible Study, which was developed by Final Command and has been employed world-wide to help Christians and skeptics alike understand and obey the Word of God.books* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Ge...
2020-04-2844 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 5WARNING: this lesson contains discussion about sexual assault, because that appears to be what is happening in the Scripture we are examining. the discussion is not graphic or detailed, but it is probably not suitable for younger children.lesson 5 begins by looking at Genesis 9, the end of the Noah story. what is it exactly that Ham does? why is Canaan (Ham’s son) cursed, and not Ham? we’ll look at some suggested answers.following this, Genesis 12 introduces Abram, the family of God, and God’s covenant.books* Five Books of Moses...
2020-04-2845 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 4lesson 4 begins the story of Noah, the first man born into a world of death.books* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kassmore* sites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-2838 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 3lesson 3 looks at the beginning of sin and its consequences.books* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kasslinks* Five Coffees and a Book - FREE ebook and discussion guide* this blog - skidmore.substack.com* my books - skidmorep.com/booksmore* sites, social media, and more Get full access to sketches from Scripture at...
2020-04-2844 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 2lesson 2 of Light in the Darkness looks at the first chapters of Genesis.view this description at skidmore.substack.com for links and more.books* Five Books of Moses : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* Hebrew Bible : Translation & Commentary by Robert Alter* The Beginning of Wisdom : Reading Genesis by Leon Kasslinks* fivecoffeesandabook.com* Written by paul andrew skidmore* skidmorep.com/books Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-2845 min
sketches from ScriptureLight in the Darkness 1this new series from sketches from Scripture explores the storytelling and narrative style of Genesis.what happens when the Bible is demystified, made real? what is there to learn by the way the story is told? is Genesis a collection of stories, or one book? or part one of a larger work?we discuss all this and more in this 15-part series called Light in the Darkness. Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-2737 min
sketches from Scriptureproverbs 13:6 - righteousness guardsa young mercenary in medieval Tuscany protects a small parish from invading marauders…read the text version here. Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-2721 min
sketches from ScriptureJames 4:7 - and he will fleein the expanse between planets, a small shuttle craft tries to escape a looming battleship…read the text version here. Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-2705 min
sketches from ScriptureLuke 16:10 - faithful in littletwo men waiting for a bus get into it with a resident trying to make a little cash.read the text version here. Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-2709 min
sketches from Scripturesketches from Scriptureauthor and filmmaker paul andrew skidmore introduces the podcast side of sketches from Scripture.read the text version of this audio episode here.more to come… very soon! Get full access to sketches from Scripture at skidmore.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-2302 min