Best Coven Council Podcasts (2024)

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87. Order and Meaning from the Writings/Ketuvim of the Hebrew Bible with Rabbi Chaim Eisen 1:20:34

44m ago1:20:34

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Rabbi Chaim Eisen is joining us from Israel! He has been teaching, editing, and publishing on the Hebrew Bible, Talmud, Midrash, Medieval Jewish Philosophy, and more for over 40 years. In this episode, we talk about the third section of the Hebrew Bible called the “Ketuvim” or the “Writings.” The order of the books of the Hebrew Bible are very diff…

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EP025: Genesis 18 & Abraham's Three Heavenly Visitors 1:22:26

2h ago1:22:26

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In this episode, Ronn and Mike explore Genesis 18's story of Abraham and Sarah being told by three messengers that they would soon bear a son to fulfill the promises of God. The biggest shock of the story, of course, will be to hear one of the visitors speak as though he is Yahweh! Ronn and Mike consider the possible options for identifying this me…

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Theonauts 2 - 2 - Covenant Theology Part 1 1:17:01

5d ago1:17:01

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This week we begin an ongoing series to discuss the basics of Covenant TheologyBy David Gaddy and Jeremiah Orr

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86. A Deep Dive into the Discourse of the Deluge with Dr. Douglas K. Smith 59:05

11d ago59:05

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Dr. Douglas K. Smith gives a presentation based on his PhD dissertation in which he does a blended discourse analysis of the flood account in both the Hebrew Masoretic Text (MT) and Greek Septuagint (LXX). His goal is to validate a holistic methodology that can 1) discern the structure, coherence, and communicative purpose of the discourse and 2) c…

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EP024: Christus Victor and the Divine Council: A Church's Journey in Palmdale, CA 1:48:39

18d ago1:48:39

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In this episode, Rich and Mel interview Pastor Anthony Delgado of Palmdale Church, California, who dives deep into the transformative power of Dr. Michael Heiser's Divine Council worldview and its impact on his predominantly Hispanic, working-class congregation. Anthony shares how his church has woven this theology into their structure, striking a …

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Theonauts 2 - 1 - Hagah - Growling for the Word of God 1:02:36

1M ago1:02:36

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In today's episode we look at the Hebrew word hagah and learn how we growwwwwl over the word of God!By David Gaddy and Jeremiah Orr

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EP023: Genesis 17 & the Covenant of Ishmael 1:19:46

1M ago1:19:46

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In this episode, Ronn and Mike discuss Genesis 17 and the story of Ishmael. They explore the possibility that Ishamel made a covenant with a divine being other than Yahweh, even a god disloyal to Yahweh. They discuss the theological and historical implications of this view, particularly in relation to the rise of Muslim tradition and its attachment…

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85. Surprising wisdom in Exodus and implications for our lives today 29:38

1M ago29:38

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What does the Bible have to say about wisdom? Matthew Delaney (MA Biblical Literature and Semitic Languages) discusses a part of Scripture where the English word for wisdom might not show up even though the Hebrew word does appear. This teaching has implications for how we understand Exodus, how we approach career, and has a challenging and encoura…

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EP022: Genesis 16 and the Angel of the Lord 1:07:50

1M ago1:07:50

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In this episode, Ronn and Mike discuss Genesis 16 and the being known as "the Angel of the Lord." They begin by acknowledging that differences of opinion will be common when dealing with the word 'angel,' the transliteration of a Latin word appearing in the Wycliffe Bible of the 14th century. Ronn argues that 'angel' does not accurately represent t…

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EP021: Genesis 15 and the Land Promise 1:05:25

2M ago1:05:25

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In this episode, Ronn and Mike conclude their study of Genesis 15. Their topics of conversation include the meaning of righteousness and its connection to loyalty and promise-keeping in the story of Abraham. They also consider the significance of the land promise as the early patriarchs understood it and how it evolves throughout the biblical narra…

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 22 - The Catacombs of Mount Thunder 33:09

2M ago33:09

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 21 of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along and participate in our di…

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EP020: Transforming Perspectives: From Church Teachings to Real-World Impact 1:31:57

2M ago1:31:57

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Step into a world where the supernatural intersects with everyday life. In this episode, Mel is once again joined with co-host, Rich, as they interview Pastor Jim Bergen from Flatirons Community Church, Boulder, CO, and delve into the journey of his awakening to a worldview shaped by the Divine Council and its profound impact on our reality. Imagin…

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 21 - Treacher's Gorge 45:15

2M ago45:15

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 20 of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along and participate in our di…

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 20 - A Question of Hope 41:28

2M ago41:28

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 19 of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along and participate in our di…

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84. Chad Bird - Hitchhiking with Prophets: a Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament 59:28

2M ago59:28

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We have a conversation with Chad Bird inspired by his new book “Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament.” How do we summarize the Hebrew Bible in a way that is engaging and helpful? How do read difficult Psalms? How do we see Christ in the Hebrew Bible? We talk about all of this and more in today’s episode…

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 19 - Ringthane's Choice 43:40

3M ago43:40

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 19 of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along and participate in our di…

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EP019: Genesis 15 and Abraham's Loyalty 1:05:15

3M ago1:05:15

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In this episode, Ronn and Mike discuss the concept of Abraham's righteousness as won through his allegiance to Yahweh in the story of Genesis 15. They explore the idea of believing loyalty (Hebrew, aman) and how it is often misunderstood in evangelical circles when defining the gospel. They highlight the importance of understanding the OT cultural …

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 18 - The Plains of Ra 46:10

3M ago46:10

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 18 of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along and take part in our disc…

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83. Hebrew Language Insights from Habakkuk 3: Storm, Covenant, and Trust 46:30

3M ago46:30

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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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EP018: Genesis 14: Melchizedek & The God Most High 1:07:16

3M ago1:07:16

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In this episode Ronn and Mike discuss the meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek in Genesis 14, even considering whether this kind of story supports the idea of divine portals or “heavenly gates” in the biblical narrative (Gen 12:8; 13:4; 28:11-12; 35:7). Most interesting to this story, of course, is their joint realization that they worshipped the sam…

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 17 - End in Fire 40:13

3M ago40:13

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 17 of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along and take part in our disc…

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EP017: Genesis 12 & 13: Undoing the Covenants of Babel 1:06:53

3M ago1:06:53

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In this episode, Ronn and Mike recommend that Genesis 12 and 13—the story of Abraham beginning to worship Yahweh while rejecting his tribal gods of Babylon—sets the framing story for the Bible as a whole. These early narratives are not concerned with sin and forgiveness, in other words, nor even the expectation of a Messiah. They instead answer the…

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 16 - Blood-bourne 49:32

3M ago49:32

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 16 of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along and take part in our disc…

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EP016: Divine Foundations: Embracing Obedience in Everyday Missions 1:08:00

3M ago1:08:00

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Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to make a difference in the world around you! In this episode, Mel delves into the transformative power of meaningful interactions and the importance of open minds and hearts when sharing Biblical insights. He emphasizes putting knowledge into action in making disciples, urging listeners to share t…

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

3M ago1:01:44

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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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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 15 - The Great Challenge 38:09

3M ago38:09

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 15 of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along and take part in our disc…

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EP015: Genesis 12 & the God’s Covenant with Abraham 1:12:25

4M ago1:12:25

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In this episode, Ronn and Mike recommend that the principal problem of mankind as described up through Genesis 11—the worldwide worship of other gods—begins to meet its solution in Genesis 12 as a covenant is cut between Abram and Yahweh. The promise of this agreement, requiring faithfulness from both parties, included both individual prosperity fo…

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 14 - The Council of Lords 44:01

4M ago44:01

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 14 of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along and take part in our disc…

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EP014: Genesis 11 & the Tower of Babel 57:22

4M ago57:22

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In this episode, Ronn and Mike consider the famous story of the Tower of Babel, recommending that the purpose of the Tower was the worship of (and desire to make covenant with) created deities. They note that this event, especially in light of what it signifies in the larger story of the Bible, stands behind the problem that the New Testament gospe…

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

4M ago1:07:02

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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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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 13 - Vespers 47:08

4M ago47:08

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 13—Vespers—of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along and take part in …

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EP013: The Genealogy of Genesis 10 51:44

4M ago51:44

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In this episode, Ronn and Mike discuss Genesis 10’s genealogical record between Noah and Abraham. They begin by noting that the story of the curse of Canaan (Ham’s son) likely lays the foundation for Joshua’s later confrontation with pagan worhsip in land of Canaan. They then work their way through the lists of names and tribes in Genesis 10, obser…

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 12 - Revelstone 55:00

4M ago55:00

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 12—Revelstone—of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along and take part …

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

4M ago1:00:30

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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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EP012: Crossing Cultures: Superstition, Scripture, and the Missionary Mandate 1:28:22

4M ago1:28:22

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Join us for a thought-provoking discussion as we delve into personal journeys shaped by 'The Unseen Realm' and the profound impact of the supernatural on missions. Delve into the intriguing intersections of superstition, idolatry, and missionary work across diverse cultures. From pagan traditions in Christianity to demon possession in India, we exp…

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 11 - The Unhomed 50:23

4M ago50:23

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 11—The Unhomed—of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along and take part…

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EP011: God’s Response to a Divine Insurgency 52:57

5M ago52:57

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This episode finds Ronn and Mike discussing Genesis 6-9, which begins with that odd story of the “sons of god” producing nephilim through human women (6:1-4). They agree with early Christian and Jewish tradition in viewing this story as an intense divine rebellion which led to God’s decision to destroy the world with a flood. They consider what thi…

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 10 - The Celebration of Spring 59:11

5M ago59:11

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 10—The Celebration of Spring—of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along…

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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

5M 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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EP010: The Genealogy of Genesis 5 48:43

5M ago48:43

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In this episode, Ronn and Mike review the place of Genesis 5 in the early story of the Bible. They suspect that this list of fathers and sons was formatted to suit a literary purpose as well as to recognize that a line of Yahweh-worshippers could be identified between Adam and Noah. Enoch is noted as among these righteous men, mysteriously disappea…

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 9 - Jehannum 45:59

5M ago45:59

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 9—Jehannum—of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along and take part in …

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EP009: Did Cain Worship another God? 54:23

5M ago54:23

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In this episode, Ronn and Mike discuss the events described in Genesis 4. They challenge the popular notion that God was frustrated with Cain's vegetable offering, suspecting that something much more ominous was at stake. After surveying the story of Cain and his expanding family, they recommend that the last verse of the chapter offers the necessa…

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 8 - The Dawn of the Message 53:26

5M ago53:26

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In this episode, we cover Chapter 8—The Dawn of the Message—of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen R. Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like to read along an…

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EP008: Fond Memories & Future Vision 59:46

5M ago59:46

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In this episode, hosts Rich and Mel share personal anecdotes about their relationship with Dr. Michael Heiser, and reminisce on how they first met. They then delve into their shared passion and vision of integrating Dr. Heiser's teachings with the core message of the Gospel. Together, they aim to foster discipleship and inspire listeners to embark …

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

5M ago1:00:49

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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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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapters 6-7 1:02:44

5M ago1:02:44

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In this episode, we cover chapter 6—Legend of Berek Halfhand—and chapter 7—Lena—of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd like…

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EP007: Digging Around the Garden of Eden 1:12:00

5M ago1:12:00

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In this episode, Ronn and Mike return to Genesis 2 & 3 and ponder some of the specific stories related to the Garden of Eden. What did the two trees mean, or represent? How was Eve "made," and what was her relationship to Adam? Who or what was the serpent? Even more importantly, what was the temptation that the serpent presented to the human pair? …

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Lord Foul's Bane, Chapters 4–5 1:02:29

6M ago1:02:29

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In this episode, we cover chapter 4—Kevin's Watch—and chapter 5—Mithil Stonedown—of Lord Foul's Bane, the first book of The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, by Stephen Donaldson. Hosted by Cams and Barge, two old friends of many years. Cams has read all of these books, most of them multiple times. It's Barge's first time. If you'd lik…

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

6M 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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EP006: Interview with Matthew Bates, Author of Why the Gospel? 57:50

6M ago57:50

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In this episode of the Divine Council Worldview Podcast, Ronn and Mike interview Dr. Matthew Bates, author of Why the Gospel? Living the Good News of King Jesus with Purpose (Christianity Today’s 2024 book award winner in the category of Popular Theology). Their conversation surveys the narrative nature of the gospel story, the meaning of divine ki…

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