1 Samuel 2:12–3:21: On the Fat and Fatuous Priests and the Favored and Faithful Prophet (Bible Talk, Ep. 84)
1 Samuel 2:12–3:21: On the Fat and Fatuous Priests and the Favored and Faithful Prophet (Bible Talk, Ep. 84)
This passage in 1 Samuel is a yo-yo—or, as Sam likes to call it, a chiasm. It bounces up and down between the unfaithful... Read more
9 Aug 2023
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40mins
1 Samuel 1:1–2:11: On the Rosetta Stone, Flat-Earthers’ Prooftext, and a Repetitious Swirl of Genesis and Judges (Bible Talk, Ep. 83)
1 Samuel 1:1–2:11: On the Rosetta Stone, Flat-Earthers’ Prooftext, and a Repetitious Swirl of Genesis and Judges (Bible Talk, Ep. 83)
Bible Talk is back!In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim and Sam about the strange opening of 1 Samuel... Read more
2 Aug 2023
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38mins
On Opening Up Your Mind to Something You’ve Never Considered—Or, the Weirdest Episode of Bible Talk Yet (Bible Talk, Ep. 82)
On Opening Up Your Mind to Something You’ve Never Considered—Or, the Weirdest Episode of Bible Talk Yet (Bible Talk, Ep. 82)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about canonical order.
3 May 2023
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46mins
Judges 19–21: On Saving the Worst for Last While There’s Still No King in the Land (Bible Talk, Ep. 81)
Judges 19–21: On Saving the Worst for Last While There’s Still No King in the Land (Bible Talk, Ep. 81)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about Judges 19–21.
26 Apr 2023
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39mins
Judges 17–18: On Religious Guns-for-Hire, Sellouts in Ministry, and Sins Coming Home to Roost (Bible Talk, Ep. 80)
Judges 17–18: On Religious Guns-for-Hire, Sellouts in Ministry, and Sins Coming Home to Roost (Bible Talk, Ep. 80)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about Judges 17–18.
19 Apr 2023
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38mins
Judges 15–16: On the Bald, Eyeless Jester Who Is Used by God (Bible Talk, Ep. 79)
Judges 15–16: On the Bald, Eyeless Jester Who Is Used by God (Bible Talk, Ep. 79)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about Judges 15–16.
12 Apr 2023
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41mins
Judges 13-14: On the Birth and Betrothal of Israel's Surprising, Set-Apart, and Sinful Savior (Bible Talk, Ep. 78)
Judges 13-14: On the Birth and Betrothal of Israel's Surprising, Set-Apart, and Sinful Savior (Bible Talk, Ep. 78)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about Judges 13–14. They discuss Samson, ... Read more
22 Mar 2023
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43mins
Judges 11-12: On the Tragic Tale of Jephthah and the Tragic Consequences of Not Knowing Your Bible (Bible Talk, Ep. 77)
Judges 11-12: On the Tragic Tale of Jephthah and the Tragic Consequences of Not Knowing Your Bible (Bible Talk, Ep. 77)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about Judges 11–12.
8 Mar 2023
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36mins
Judges 9-10: On Loose Lugnuts, Israel’s Anti-King, and the Utter Stupidity of Evil (Bible Talk, Ep. 76)
Judges 9-10: On Loose Lugnuts, Israel’s Anti-King, and the Utter Stupidity of Evil (Bible Talk, Ep. 76)
As we near the midpoint of Judges, the wheels are starting to fall off. Israel has long wanted a king. In Abimelech, the... Read more
1 Mar 2023
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37mins
Judges 7-8: On the Complicated Story of Israel’s Knock-Off Priest-King Getting Toppled by a Sneeze (Bible Talk, Ep. 75)
Judges 7-8: On the Complicated Story of Israel’s Knock-Off Priest-King Getting Toppled by a Sneeze (Bible Talk, Ep. 75)
22 Feb 2023
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42mins