It Means What It Means
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Zeus Was an Atheist with JD Lyonhart
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A podcast in which a guy with “some college” and a day job asks experts questions about biblical studies.
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- Zeus Was an Atheist with JD Lyonhart · 1 h 14 min · Episode 152In this conversation, JD Lionheart discusses the nature of God, contrasting the biblical understanding with polytheistic views, particularly focusing on Zeus. The dialogue…
- Anxious About Empire with Wes Avram · 1 h 53 min · Episode 151The conversation explores the implications of the U.S. national security strategy, particularly the 2002 document, and its impact on perceptions of terrorism and state actions…
- Nonlinear Literary Dependence between Ezekiel and H? with Seth Johnson · 1 h 10 min · Episode 150The conversation explores the nonlinear literary dependence between the biblical texts of Ezekiel and the Holiness Code (H), discussing the complexities of their…
- The Letter to Titus and Apostolic Succession in Crete with Michael Scott Robertson · 1 h 1 min · Episode 149The conversation delves into the contested authority of the Pastoral Epistles, particularly the Letter to Titus, and its relevance to apostolic succession in the early church…
- The Transformation of Moses with Laura Hare · 53 min · Episode 148The conversation delves into the obscure passage in Exodus, uncovering its significance and exploring the transformation of Moses through parallel narratives. The discussion…
- The Allegory of the Cross in Galatians with Samuel Johnson · 1 h 2 min · Episode 147The conversation delves into the refiguring of allegory and its application in understanding the historicity of crucifixion, inner meanings, and spiritual interpretation. It…
- Apocalypticism as a Worldview in Ancient Judaism with John J Collins · 1 h 13 min · Episode 146The conversation explores the concept of apocalypticism as a worldview in ancient Judaism, delving into its historical, religious, and literary significance. John J. Collins…
- Archaeology, Jesus, and the Gospel of John with Paul N Anderson · 1 h 21 min · Episode 145The conversation delves into the intersection of historical Jesus, biblical studies, and archaeology, with a focus on the Gospel of John. It explores the distinction between…
- Soldiers, Psalms, Bibles and Bombs with Brandon Hurlbert · 1 h 21 min · Episode 144The conversation explores the use of biblical texts, particularly Psalms, in the context of war and military service. It delves into the various ways in which soldiers and…
- The Afterlives of Saint Dymphna with Jessica Coblentz · 1 h 12 min · Episode 143The conversation explores the intersection of disability theology, mental health, and the communion of saints. It delves into the experiences of saints with psychiatric…
- The Concept of the Cosmic Sanctuary with Jerome Creach · 1 h 4 min · Episode 142The conversation explores the concept of God's omnipresence in the Hebrew Bible and its representation as a cosmic sanctuary. It delves into the idea of the world as a temple…
- Always Two There Are? with James Wykes · 1 h 5 min · Episode 141The conversation delves into the significance of Behemoth and Leviathan as one creature, as well as the importance of the Septuagint translation of the Book of Job. It also…
- Legal Thinking and Notions of the Self with Phillip Lasater · 55 min · Episode 140The conversation explores the relationship between ancient legal traditions and the concept of the self, emphasizing the importance of understanding law as an intellectual…
- Healing Affluenza & Plutocracy with Ched Myers · 1 h 9 min · Episode 139The conversation delves into the power of old stories and their ability to save us from illness and death. It also explores the underemphasis of resurrection in churches and its…
- Time to be Saved? with Aaron Brian Davis · 1 h 21 minThe conversation delves into the concept of purgatory, exploring its theological and philosophical underpinnings, as well as the differences between the Roman Catholic and…
- Rerelease of Lilith: A Novel with Nikki Marmery · 1 h 3 min · Episode 136The conversation delves into the myth of Lilith, Nikki Marmery's writing journey, and the reimagining of biblical narratives. It explores the origin of Lilith in mythology…
- The Greatest Story Ever Retold with John Anthony Dunne & Jeannine K Brown · 1 h 7 min · Episode 137The conversation delves into the art of harmonization in Jesus films, the genesis of the book, narrative criticism, visualization of the Jesus story, characterization in Jesus…
- An African Introduction to the New Testament with Elizabeth Mburu and Ferdinand Okorie · 1 h 10 min · Episode 135The conversation explores the concept of uncovering the embedded meaning in a text, the motivation behind creating an African introduction to the New Testament, and the…
- Eschatology and the Use of Psalms in Hebrews with Seth Whitaker · 1 h 26 min · Episode 134The conversation delves into the eschatological themes and the use of Psalms in the book of Hebrews. Seth Whitaker shares his journey and interest in Hebrews and Psalms…
- God Draws Near with Collin Cornell · 1 h 8 min · Episode 133The conversation begins with an introduction and catching up, followed by a discussion on the inspiration behind the book. The guest shares personal and vocational drives that…
