Best Theological Crossroads Podcasts (2024)

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83. Hebrew Language Insights from Habakkuk 3: Storm, Covenant, and Trust 47:03

4d ago47:03

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Habakkuk 3 is one of the most unique chapters of all the poetic prophets in the Hebrew Bible. The content and literary genre are both unexpected twists in this powerful book. Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares Hebrew language insights from this chapter, reading the chapter in Hebrew along with his own translation …

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82. Judgment and Salvation: A Rhetorical-Critical Reading of Noah's Flood in Genesis (Dr. Dustin Burlet) 1:01:44

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Is the Flood more about “Salvation” or “Judgment”? Dr. Dustin Burlet has researched and published on this question. Following the methodology of rhetorical criticism, Dustin explores the rhetoric of the flood story in its ancient Near Eastern context to explore this question. Dustin G. Burlet is an instructor at Millar College of the Bible in Winni…

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Security After Christendom - Conversation with Professor John Heathershaw 36:10

29d ago36:10

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In this thought-provoking episode, we examine the intersection of global politics and political theology, focusing on the concept of "Security after Christendom." My guest, Professor John Heathershaw elucidates the meaning of "Christendom" and the significance of "security" in its aftermath. The discussion then proceeds to examine the contrast betw…

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81. The Hebrew Manuscripts of Ben Sira with Dr. Panc Beentjes 1:07:02

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In this episode, we explore the Book of Ben Sira with Dr. Panc Beentjes, who shares the importance and nuance of studying the Hebrew manuscripts of the book. He provides an overview of Ben Sira’s significance, discusses the unique introduction by Ben Sira’s grandson, and explains the importance of the Hebrew manuscripts. Dr. Beentjes also touches o…

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9: The Foundation of God's Government 58:30

1M ago58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, June 1, 2024.By Ken Hart

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8: Light From the Sanctuary 58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, May 25, 2024.By Ken Hart

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80. Making Sense of David, Uriah, and Bathsheba - Academic Paper by Dr. Nathan French with Discussion 1:00:30

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Want to read the Hebrew Bible with Dr. Nathan French and Matthew Delaney? Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights How do we make sense of not only the story of David and Bathsheba, but also the number of scenes that ensue after involving a number a difficult passages relating to David? Dr. Nathan French (PhD Heb…

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7: Motivated by Hope 58:30

2M ago58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, May 18, 2024.By Ken Hart

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6: The Two Witnesses 58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, May 11, 2024.By Ken Hart

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Cognitive Mysteries of Religion: A Conversation with Professor Armin W. Geertz 40:55

2M ago40:55

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How do our brains naturally predispose us towards religious beliefs? In this episode of Religion in Praxis, we dive deep into the cognitive science of religion with Professor Geertz, a leading figure in the field. We start by exploring what the cognitive science of religion entails and its importance for understanding human belief systems. From the…

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79. Bridging the Testaments: The History and Theology of God's People in the Second Temple Period (Dr. George Athas) 1:08:48

2M ago1:08:48

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Join the Hebrew Bible Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights What happened during the approximately 400 years “between the old and new testaments?” Dr. George Athas dispels the myth of the “400 years of silence” that unfortunately breaks apart the flow of the continues Biblical story. George shares insights from his new book “Bridgi…

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5: Faith Against All Odds 58:30

2M ago58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, May 4, 2024.By Ken Hart

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S4E5: Why God hardened Pharaoh's heart and then punished him for it 45:00

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One of the more perplexing and disturbing part of the Exodus account is when God hardens Pharaoh's heart so that he does not listen to Moses and let the people of Israel go. But then, God punishes him it by unfolding disasters--the plagues--upon Egypt. But, this seems profoundly unjust! What is the idea that the Bible is presenting about God? That …

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4: Standing for the Truth 58:30

2M ago58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, April 27, 2024.By Ken Hart

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78. The Divine Council in the Book of Job 1:00:49

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Job is one of the most profound and controversial books of the Hebrew Bible. The Hebrew language of its 39 chapters of poetry is the most difficult to understand of the whole corpus of the Hebrew Bible. Yet it is the 3 chapters of narrative that have garnered the most attention - and understandably so - because of a rare setting: the divine council…

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3: Light Shines in the Darkness 58:30

3M ago58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, April 20, 2024.By Ken Hart

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DatC Minisode 7 - Starting & Running Covens 1:07:07

3M ago1:07:07

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Hello and thank you once again for joining us down at the crossroads for some music, magick, and Paganism. Where witches gather for the sabbath, offerings are made, pacts are signed for musical fame, and we usually cross paths with today’s most influential Pagans, occultists, and deep thinkers, but tonight that isn’t happening because it’s minisode…

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2: The Central Issue: Love or Selfishness? 58:30

3M ago58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, April 13, 2024.By Ken Hart

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77. Hebrew Language Insights from Habakkuk 2: Vision, Covenant, and the Flood 48:47

3M ago48:47

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What are some Hebrew language insights from Habakkuk 2? This chapter has famous verses and some hidden gems. Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares some insights from this chapter that are rooted in the original language. All insights are shared in such a way that people of any (or no) level of Hebrew can engage with.…

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In Search of Jesus: The Historical vs. Theological Christ - Interview with Professor Samuel Byrskog 47:13

3M ago47:13

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Scholars struggle to piece together the historical puzzle of Jesus' life and are faced with the task of interpreting his teachings within the cultural and political milieu of his time. In the quest to understand Jesus Christ, two distinct perspectives emerge: the "historical Jesus" and the "theological Jesus. This fascinating dichotomy presents a u…

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1: The War Behind All Wars 58:30

3M ago58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, April 6, 2024.By Ken Hart

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S4E4: How Moses learns God is speaking with him step-by-step 40:50

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God that spoke to Moses is "Yahweh," unfolding everything around him. But, the question was: will reality unfold what this voice spoke to him? What if things go wrong? What if Moses was deluded, or mistaken, or deceived? How Moses, and people who hear God speak to them, find out whether what they hear is true--whether God really is speaking with th…

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13: Wait on the Lord 58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, March 30, 2024.By Ken Hart

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76. Making Sense of Ezekiel: Interview with Dr. Donna Petter (Gospel Coalition Commentary) 1:02:01

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How do we make sense of Ezekiel? Our guest, Dr. Donna Petter, answers a number of questions about this important book. How do we make sense of graphic and violent sections in the book? What is the big picture structure of the book? Donna gives great insights into the intentionality of the design of the book between its two halves as well as a progr…

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12: Worship That Never Ends 58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, March 23, 2024.By Ken Hart

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11: Longing for God in Zion 58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, March 16, 2024.By Ken Hart

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75. Hebrew Language Insights from the Burden of Habakkuk (Habakkuk 1) 47:17

4M ago47:17

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What are some of the most interesting Hebrew language insights from Habakkuk 1? In this episode Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) shares a variety of insights from this chapter of the Hebrew Bible. Everything is shared in such a way that people with no knowledge of Hebrew will be able to benefit from this. Those who wan…

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Nationalisation of the Sacred: Book Discussion with Professors Cyril Hovorun, Katharina Kunter and Dr. Emil Hilton Saggau 45:48

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Do the long-running conflicts over territory, saints, and sacred sites that have engulfed the Eastern Orthodox churches in post-communist Eastern Europe reflect deep-seated political and national rivalries? In this episode we discuss the book by Emil Hilton Saggau, "Nationalisation of the Sacred Orthodox Historiography, Memory, and Politics in Mont…

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10: Lessons of the Past 58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, March 9, 2024.By Ken Hart

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S4E3: What does the name "YHWH" mean, and why it matters 45:10

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Consider what it means for things to have names. Names point to things, and at least to some extent, tells us what they are. But, what could possibly be the name of God? After all, it would need to "point to" all of reality as a whole. According to the Bible, the name of God spoken to Moses is "I am that I am," which in turn is presented as the mea…

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9: Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord 58:30

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Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, March 2, 2024.By Ken Hart

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74. Jonathan Finley: Biblical Crossroads - Jacob in Hosea's Rhetoric 55:46

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Why does Jacob the Patriarch show up in Hosea 12? Hosea makes a number of comparisons between Israel and Jacob the Patriarch in Genesis. On the surface, some of these moments in the rhetoric are confusing. Our podcast guest, Jonathan Finley, wrote his Masters Thesis on this topic. Jonathan shares a number of insightful thoughts on the flow of the r…

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DatC #110 - The Sorcery of Solomon with Sara Mastros 2:10:44

4M ago2:10:44

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Hello and thank you once again for joining us down at the crossroads for some music, magick, and Paganism. Where witches gather for the sabbath, offerings are made, pacts are signed for musical fame and we cross paths with today’s most influential Pagans, occultists, and deep thinkers. I am your bewitching, bald headed, host Chris Orapello and toni…