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Downstream from Religion

How the Book of Judges from the Bible explains the cataclysmic problems in our world today... but provides crucial solutions. Host Rabbi Ian P. Bailey, LCPC, brings ancient Jewish sources and innovati... Read more

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Book of Judges Ch. 19-21; Concubine at Gibeah: Kindness Re-Births Hope in the Face of Tragedy

Book of Judges Ch. 19-21; Concubine at Gibeah: Kindness Re-Births Hope in the Face of Tragedy

Society further breaks down on micro and macro levels. As Jewish Law wanes and idolatry waxes upon entry into The Land o... Read more

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Book of Judges Ch. 17-18; Idol of Micha: The Icon of the Fatherless

Book of Judges Ch. 17-18; Idol of Micha: The Icon of the Fatherless

What led Micha to build one one of the worst creations and cause one of the worst incidences on Biblical record? What is... Read more

12 Dec 2021

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Book of Judges 13-16; Samson 2: The Epitomal Judge, Dispelling Fear and Offering Protection

Book of Judges 13-16; Samson 2: The Epitomal Judge, Dispelling Fear and Offering Protection

Why does Samson have a weakness when it comes to women? What are we supposed to learn from his action-oriented achieveme... Read more

28 Nov 2021

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Book of Judges 13; Samson 1: Strength Derived from Holiness

Book of Judges 13; Samson 1: Strength Derived from Holiness

Samson is the leader we needed, despite not being the leader we expected. What is Samson's achievement vis-a-vis Judges ... Read more

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