最高の Bible History ポッドキャスト (2025)

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Prayer in the Tradition of the Saints, Part 01: St. Benedict and Lectio Divina 49:18

4d ago49:18

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Prayer - as in abiding, personal contact with God - is the very heart of the Christian life. And yet for most of us, the practice of prayer is a struggle (it often is for me as well). Indeed, “How can I feel closer to God?” is probably one of the most asked questions in Christian history. And the good news is: there is an answer! Actually, there ar…

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Ep.106 The Calling of Gideon 21:59

6d ago21:59

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In this powerful episode, we explore the rich biblical and historical context of Gideon’s calling in Judges 6, diving into the oppression of Israel by the Midianites and the spiritual decline of the tribes. Listeners will discover how Gideon—once the weakest man from the weakest clan—was chosen by God to lead a nation through divine encounter and u…

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The Abundant Life, Part 13: Abundant Freedom (Conclusion) 43:53

11d ago43:53

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With this episode we conclude our short series on the abundant life – exploring what it means to live a fully human existence in a world that that can been very dehumanizing. It's a series that has taken us deep into the 10 commandments, as I’ve been doing my best to make the case that far from being a checklist of restrictions, the 10 commandments…

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The Abundant Life, Part 12: Coveting Never Helps 32:53

18d ago32:53

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To put it bluntly, if it’s the abundant life we seek, then covetousness has to go. Mainly because yearning for the things of others turns life into a constant competition that we can never win. Whatever we possess or achieve, we can always find someone with "more." And the tragic result is a never-ending experience of deprivation and a fundamental …

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Ep.105 The Song of Deborah 18:01

20d ago18:01

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From Chariots to Chaos: How Rain, a Warrior-Prophetess, and a Clever Song Crushed a Canaanite King — In this episode, we dive into the ancient poetry and power of Deborah's Song in Judges 5. Discover how an unseasonal downpour turned high-tech chariots into mud traps, how the Israelites pressed hard against Hazor, and why some tribes sang while oth…

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The Abundant Life, Part 11: Bearing Honest Witness 42:30

24d ago42:30

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In this episode we turn to – you guessed it – the 9th commandment: You shall not bear false witness. It’s instruction that – like all the commandments – seems, at first glance, very simple and straightforward: When you are called as a witness in a trial, do not give false testimony. But when we look a little deeper, we see that this commandment is …

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The Abundant Life, Part 10: Don't Acquire What Isn't Yours 38:31

1M ago38:31

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This is part 10 of our series on the abundant life as we try to figure out what it looks like – in practice – to live fully, to live richly as a human. It’s a search that has taken us deep into the 10 Commandments of all places - today to the 8th commandment and one of the most obvious lessons in life: You shall not steal. Seems clear enough: no ro…

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Ep.104 Tent Pegs & Prophecies 21:53

1M ago21:53

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In this episode, we dive into the story of Deborah, the fearless prophetess and only female judge of Israel, found in Judges 4–5. After the death of Ehud, Israel falls back into idolatry and ends up under the iron grip of Canaanite King Jabin and his war chief, Sisera. But God's plan unfolds through Deborah, a reluctant general named Barak, and an …

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The Abundant Life, Part 09: The Virtue of Integrity 38:18

1M ago38:18

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We continue our search for life and life abundantly, a search that has taken us to unexpected places, not least the 10 commandments – which has turned out to be far more than a list of religious rules, but a source of profound insight into what constitutes a fundamentally healthy life. Today we turn to the 7th commandment: "You shall not commit adu…

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The Abundant Life, Part 08: Treasuring Humanity 50:10

2M ago50:10

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Today we arrive at the 6th Commandment: “You shall not murder…” That, at least, is how the NRSV translates it. But as you’ll see, there is much, much more to the 6th commandment than not murdering someone. (Though not murdering is a darn fine place to start!) The goal, however, is to go much farther than not taking life. Rather we are to honor the …

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Ep.103 Shamgar 16:26

2M ago16:26

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In this episode, we uncover the fascinating story of Shamgar, a lesser-known but mighty figure from Judges 3:31. Was he truly an Israelite judge or a foreign mercenary used by God? Join us as we explore his possible Hurrian or Canaanite roots, his ties to Egypt, and his epic stand against the Philistines, early Sea Peoples of Aegean descent. Throug…

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The Abundant Life, Part 07: Honoring Family, Weighting Memory 42:02

2M ago42:02

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The 5th commandment tell us to "Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." But what does "honor" truly mean? Is it obedience? Gratitude? Or something even deeper—a call to listen, to remember, and to carry forward the lessons of love and grace? Our world often teaches us to move fa…

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The Abundant Life, Part 06: Sabbath Rest 31:45

2M ago31:45

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Today we arrive at the 4th commandment: "Remember the Sabbath..." And you get a sermon not from me (which is probably good because – as you might have guessed – I’m not great at Sabbathing!), but from our old friend, Rev. Ian Farrell – who is much better at Sabbath than I am. In this episode, Ian is going to make the case that Sabbath is not about …

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Ep.102 Ehud the Deliverer of Israel 21:21

2M ago21:21

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In this episode, we explore the historical and biblical context surrounding Israel’s second judge, Ehud, during a time when the Israelites once again turned away from God after the death of Othniel. As a result, God allowed King Eglon of Moab—along with allies from the Ammonites and Amalekites—to oppress Israel for 18 years. We dive into the origin…

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The Abundant Life, Part 05: Calling Rightly on the God of Love 37:39

2M ago37:39

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Today we continue our journey through the Ten Commandments—not as a list of rules, but as a pathway to true freedom and flourishing, arriving at the 3rd commandment: "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God." For many of us, this commandment has been reduced to a simple rule about avoiding bad words or not using God’s name in vain. But i…

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Afterlife 11: Passover and Easter 29:38

2M ago29:38

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In this Afterlife episode, Gil Kidron of A Podcast of Biblical Proportions (https://podcastofbiblicalproportions.com) explains to me the origins and customs of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Then I explain what Easter is about, and how it is intimately connected to Passover.Garry Stevens, Gil Kidron による

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The Abundant Life, Part 04: The One Perfect Image of God 45:30

2M ago45:30

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In this episode we continue our look at what Jesus meant when he said he came to bring "life and life abundantly." It’s a study that has taken us not into the NT so much, but into the Old – specifically into the 10 commandment of all places. Indeed, today we look at the 2nd commandment “You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form o…

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Ep.101 Israel's First Judge 16:03

3M ago16:03

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In this episode, Othniel, the "Lion of God," rises from the ashes of Israel's disobedience to deliver them from the oppressive grip of Cushan-Rishathaim, king of the Mitanni. With a family lineage tied to legendary warrior Caleb, Othniel's story is brief yet powerful—he leads Israel to a decisive victory, securing peace for forty years (or, in bibl…

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The Abundant Life, Part 03: The Freedom of Worshipping Rightly 46:30

3M ago46:30

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"I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me." It is the first commandment and it sounds...rather ominous. But if we take a moment to listen more deeply, what we discover is actually a call to radical freedom! In a world of myriad deities, each with a slight p…

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The Abundant Life, Part 02: The Life-Giving Law of God 45:47

3M ago45:47

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We continue our look at the abundant life by turning - quite unexpectedly! - to the 10 Commandments and consider the possibility that they are not meant to be the burden we so often imagine them to be, but are rather a gift pointing us to health, life and joy. They are, after all, the first instruction of a loving God to his chosen people. Perhaps …

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The Abundant Life, Part 01: What's Missing? 51:39

3M ago51:39

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We begin our look at the abundant life in Christ by examining what has gone wrong. Why do we find ourselves so taxed so often? Why does inner peace feel so ellusive, even though I have a genuine faith in God's goodness and love? To answer these questions we turn to the Apostle John and also to the theological work of St. Augustine and his metaphor …

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Ep.100 Israel's Compromise 17:24

3M ago17:24

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In this episode, we kick off the Israelites’ slow descent into spiritual chaos. At first, Judah is on a winning streak, taking down the Canaanites. But, surprise! They hit a snag with those pesky "chariots of iron"—a little roadblock that keeps them from finishing the job. God’s got a plan, but the Israelites, being the rebellious lot they are, dec…

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The Podcast Returns! 8:36

3M ago8:36

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Yes, you read that correctly, the podcast is returning!! Returning on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 to be exact. It has been a long two-and-a-half years... a break I never expected. But a pretty bad case of burnout hit me hard and it's taken some time to recover and build some new habits that make podcasting possible once again! New episodes begin this…

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Ep.99 The History of Jerusalem 20:10

4M ago20:10

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We unravel the murky history of Jerusalem’s conquest, where nothing is as simple as it seems. The Bible tells us the tribe of Judah "took" the city, but did they? From Abraham’s encounter with Melchizedek to Joshua’s victories, Jerusalem remains a prize that no one seems to truly hold. The Jebusites lingered, the city was burned but never fully con…

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Ep.98 Israel's Turn for the Worse 21:47

4M ago21:47

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In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the complex transition from Joshua’s leadership to the chaotic era of the Judges, exploring the Israelites' troubling struggles in fully conquering the Promised Land. While Joshua’s death triggers a historical shift, the tribes’ failure to oust the Canaanites sets the stage for the eventual decli…

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Afterlife 10: Rabbis, Arise! 36:18

4M ago36:18

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In this Afterlife episode, Gil Kidron of A Podcast of Biblical Proportions (https://podcastofbiblicalproportions.com), and I try to figure out where the rabbis came from.Garry Stevens, Gil Kidron による

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Ep.97 The Canaanites’ Worship 23:19

5M ago23:19

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This podcast delves into the ancient and unsettling practices of the Canaanites, where worshipping gods like Baal and Ashtoreth wasn’t just about prayer—it was about fertility, rain, and some disturbingly taboo rituals. From cult prostitution to incest, the Canaanites believed that sexual indulgence was a path to divine favor. And as if that wasn’t…

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Ep.96 Canaanite Mythology 20:10

5M ago20:10

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The ancient world of the Canaanites—the mysterious people who once thrived in the land now known as Israel, Lebanon, and the surrounding area. From the origins of the term "Canaanite" to the diverse tribes that called this land home, we explore their history and culture through the lens of biblical tales and scholarly debate. But here's the twist: …

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Ep.95 The Book of Judges 13:24

6M ago13:24

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In this podcast episode, we dive into the Book of Judges, uncovering its historical, theological, and spiritual layers. From the period following Joshua’s death (around 1380-1050 BC), the Israelites experienced a repeated cycle of faithfulness to God, rebellion, and deliverance by Judges. But why did the Israelites continue to fall away from God, d…

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Afterlife 9: Miraculous Births 35:32

6M ago35:32

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In this Afterlife episode, Bernie Maopolski of Fan of History (https://shows.acast.com/history), Gil Kidron of A Podcast of Biblical Proportions (https://podcastofbiblicalproportions.com), and I discuss some of the miraculous births to be found in the world's religions, including the birth of Jesus by the virgin Mary.…

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Ep.94 The Establishment of Shiloh 9:58

7M ago9:58

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In this podcast episode, we explore the historical significance of Gilgal and Shiloh during the Israelite conquest of Canaan. Gilgal served as the main camp for the Israelites, where they regrouped after battles and divided the land among tribes. After the campaigns, the Tabernacle, a central place of worship, was relocated to Shiloh, a site chosen…

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Ep.93 End of an Era: Joshua’s Final Charge 19:23

8M ago19:23

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In this episode, we explore the pivotal conclusion of the Book of Joshua, focusing on the final chapters that mark the end of an era for the tribes of Israel. We delve into Joshua's final speeches to the leaders of Israel, his call to renew their covenant with the Lord and the symbolic acts of burying Joseph's bones in Shechem. Discover these event…

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