Best Project Psalms Podcasts (2025)

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How Does Redemption Work in the Passover and Jubilee? 1:01:20

2d ago1:01:20

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Redemption E2 — Redemption involves a transfer of possession, and in the grand story of the Bible, humanity is under the possession of sin and death. But God’s plan is to snatch us back from death and bring us to life—to redeem us. But how does this redemption actually work? In this episode, Jon and Tim look at the Torah rituals of Jubilee and Pass…

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Read Matthew 5:3 in Greek 20:42

5d ago20:42

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In this video, JC Schroeder looks at the Greek text of the first Beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:3 and Luke 6:20). Works Cited: Rebekah Eklund, The Beatitudes through the Ages (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2021). Wesley G. Olmstead, Matthew 1-14: A Handbook on the Greek Text, Baylor Handbook on…

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Bold as Light: Hanaya’s Stand for Jesus in School 25:37

6d ago25:37

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After secretly reading Hiroto’s diary and finding baptism photos on his phone, his parents are shaken — not just by what they see, but by what it implies. They’re not alone. Noriko and Akio’s families, equally alarmed, rally together. Unnerved by whispers of Jesus and Bible verses taking root in their children’s hearts, they reach out to Ms. Megumi…

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What Does Redemption Mean in the Bible? 48:36

9d ago48:36

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Redemption E1 — Following our series on the Exodus Way, we’re going to explore a word that first shows up in the Exodus scroll, redemption. This word can mean lots of things: redeeming a coupon, redeeming an otherwise bad day, or—from a Christian perspective—being redeemed by Jesus. But what does redemption actually refer to in the story of the Bib…

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Pentecost and the Expected Unexpected Spirit (Re-Release) 35:37

14d ago35:37

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The story of Pentecost in Acts 2 is brimming with rich imagery and hyperlinks from the Hebrew Bible. God’s Spirit dramatically fills a house of Jesus’ followers like a wind, and fire burns over the disciples' heads as they begin speaking languages from across the known world! What is happening here, and how is it a fulfillment of God’s promises? In…

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How Did the New Testament Come to Be? 1:08:15

16d ago1:08:15

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How the Bible Was Formed E4 — In the last three episodes of this short series, we focused on the formation of the Hebrew Bible, or the Old Testament. We also talked about other works of literature from the Second Temple period, known collectively as the Deuterocanon or Apocrypha. Today, we’ll finally explore yet another collection of Second Temple …

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When Was the Hebrew Bible Finished? 1:05:01

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How the Bible Was Formed E3 — Today, most Bibles are a single book that’s easy to carry and flip through. But the Bible started as an assortment of scrolls, bound together into a collection. The Hebrew Bible—or the Old Testament—went through a centuries-long, iterative development process with a variety of scribes and prophets. It didn’t come into …

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Love, Faith, and a Little K-Drama 11:16

24d ago11:16

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After that unforgettable beach day (you heard the previous clip, right?), Hiroto has been on a whole new level. Something shifted. Ever since he saw Hanaya light up with joy, he’s been making moves that feel straight out of a K-drama. Yuri, Akio, and Noriko can't help but notice it all—watching every moment like it's their favorite drama unfolding …

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Yes or No Questions in Biblical Greek - Numbers 12:2 LXX 12:41

27d ago12:41

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In this video, JC Schroeder describes how biblical Greek asks yes or no questions. Numbers 12:2 from the Septuagint (LXX) is a great example of both uses. Then he compares this with the Hebrew Masoretic Text of the verse. Works Cited: BDF §426-427 CGCG §38.7-8 HALOT s.v. רַק iv. Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:29 English Questions 1:43 Greek Quest…

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How Was the Hebrew Bible Written? 1:03:20

30d ago1:03:20

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How the Bible Was Formed E2 — The Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament, is a collection of 24 scrolls, passed down for generations, that tells the long, complicated story of ancient Israel. But who wrote these scrolls, and how did they come together in their final form? And how do we understand the claim that these books are the very voice of God? In th…

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Why the Sermon on the Mount Introduction is SO Important - Matthew 5:1-2 and 7:28-29 in Greek 21:39

1M ago21:39

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In this episode, JC Schroeder describes how the introduction and conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 is so important. The introduction and conclusion act as an interpretive lens for reading the Jesus’ Sermon. Some of the connections Matthew makes are subtle, so he points these out from the Greek New Testament text. Works Cited: Ric…

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The God Who Thinks Ahead 11:27

1M ago11:27

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What do you do when God goes silent? When it feels like your prayers are just hitting the ceiling, and hope seems to fade out little by little? What do you do when all you see are the giants standing in your way? Five friends—Hanaya, Yuri, Hiroto, Akio, and Noriko—spend an afternoon at Shichirigahama Beach (Kamakura, Japan) after school. They refle…

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What Is the Deuterocanon or Apocrypha? 57:33

1M ago57:33

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How the Bible Was Formed E1 — If you’ve ever compared a Protestant Bible to a Catholic Bible, you may notice some additional books in the Catholic Bible, such as Tobit, Judith, 1 and 2 Maccabees, etc. These books, called the Deuterocanon by Catholics and the Apocrypha by Protestants, are Jewish Literature from the period after the Babylonian exile …

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How Are the Passover and Yom Kippur Lambs Connected? 1:07:28

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The Exodus Way Q+R (E14) — What birth imagery do we find in Exodus? Are there hyperlinks elsewhere in the Bible that connect to Pharaoh’s hardened heart? And is the circumcision story with Zipporah and Moses’ son connected to Passover? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from our Exodus Way series. Thank you to our audience for y…

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The Seven Women Who Rescued Moses—and Israel 54:54

2M ago54:54

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The Exodus Way E13 (Bonus Interview) — The exodus from Egypt was a foundational story for ancient Israel, but without a special group of seven often overlooked women, the exodus would have never happened! In this episode, Jon and Tim have a conversation with BibleProject Scholarship Fellow Tamara Knudson about the seven women in Exodus 1-4 who save…

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N.T. Wright Interview: Baptism and the Exodus Story 47:37

2M ago47:37

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The Exodus Way E12 (Bonus Interview) — If we come to the New Testament without much knowledge of the Hebrew Bible, we may think that baptism is just something that John the Baptist made up and Jesus carried on for new disciples. But there are multiple levels of meaning in this practice, including ritual purification, Israel’s passage through the Re…

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The Tension in Falling in Love 18:51

2M ago18:51

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For every Christian teen wrestling with love and figuring out if a relationship is really part of God's plan — this one’s for you. What do you do when someone seems to be chasing Jesus but also chasing you? Hanaya is caught between the stirrings of first love and her desire to stay focused on what Jesus has for her. As she opens up to her mom about…

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Paul and the New Exodus People 44:33

2M ago44:33

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The Exodus Way E11 — After Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension, his followers grew into a movement known simply as “The Way”—a new exodus people delivered from sin and death, following the narrow way of Jesus through the wilderness of our present world and awaiting entry into a promised new creation. The Apostle Paul is a central figure in th…

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Followers of “The Way” in Acts 45:14

2M ago45:14

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The Exodus Way E10 — The Exodus story was core to the identity of ancient Israel. Inspired by the prophet Isaiah’s words, 1st-century Israelites were awaiting a new exodus, where a new Moses-like figure would deliver them from Roman oppression. The gospels present Jesus as that figure, who saves people from sickness, hunger, spiritual oppression, a…

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Jesus’ New Exodus at Passover 58:48

2M ago58:48

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The Exodus Way E9 — All four gospel accounts build anticipation for Jesus to accomplish a new kind of exodus when he arrives in Jerusalem. But later in the gospel narratives, Jesus begins telling his disciples that he will be arrested and killed in Jerusalem before rising on the third day. So Jesus journeys to Jerusalem and confronts the religious …

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Jesus as the New Moses—and Much More 51:58

3M ago51:58

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The Exodus Way E8 — Before the arrival of Jesus, Israelites already viewed their current circumstances and hopes for God’s salvation through the lens of the Exodus. This is why the gospel authors tell the story of Jesus with language that points back to the main beats of the Exodus story. In this first episode of two on the gospels, Jon and Tim exp…

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Passover Psalms at the Last Supper 34:58

3M ago34:58

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The Exodus Way E7 — In Mark 14, we’re told that Jesus and his disciples celebrated Passover and sang a hymn before going out to the garden of Gethsemane. So what hymn did they sing? Rabbinic tradition going back to the time of Jesus records that during Passover, Jewish people sang Psalm 113-118, a collection of songs known as the Passover Hallel. I…

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Synergy: Together We're Stronger 14:41

3M ago14:41

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While waiting for their turn in a theatre play, Hanaya and Hiroto start chatting about leaning on Jesus' strength when facing tough situations. Hanaya is impressed by some of the things Hiroto says. She also shares a meaningful life lesson from her past. As they keep talking, it seems like Hiroto gets a bit carried away and might have hinted that h…

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Isaiah’s Promised New Exodus 59:07

3M ago59:07

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The Exodus Way E6 — By the time of the prophet Isaiah, the Assyrian Empire had already exiled the northern kingdom of Israel. Isaiah prophesied that the southern kingdom of Judah would survive Assyrian attack but that a new empire, Babylon, would one day take Judah into exile because of their injustice and idolatry. Within this world of empires, op…

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The New Pharaohs of Joshua and Judges 49:40

3M ago49:40

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The Exodus Way E5 — By the time we get to the scroll of Joshua, the Israelites are preparing to enter the land of promise. But we quickly discover a reverse Exodus happening in the narrative. The Canaanite kings—who are depicted as new pharaohs—assemble with armies to meet Israel on the other side of the Jordan River. And in the midst of the story,…

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Israel’s Deliverance and the Song of the Sea 46:14

4M ago46:14

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The Exodus Way E4 — We’re tracing the narrative theme of Exodus in the Bible, and we’re finally ready to trace it in … Exodus! There are three main beats in this narrative theme: the road out of slavery, the road through the wilderness, and the road into inheritance. These three beats play out in Moses' life before Israel’s Exodus from Egypt even b…

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How Did Israel End Up in Egypt? 58:21

4M ago58:21

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The Exodus Way E3 — Before we get to the Exodus story, we must first ask a question: How and why did Israel end up enslaved in Egypt in the first place? Throughout the book of Genesis, the biblical authors seem to imply that Abraham’s descendants land in Egypt because of their patriarch’s failures to trust God and do right by others. In this episod…

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I Met a Jesus Girl Living Like It's Real 7:07

4M ago7:07

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Some girls at school are envious of the attention Hanaya is receiving from Hiroto. They gossip about her behind her back and slander her character. Meanwhile, Hiroto's mom is upset that he continues to hang out with Hanaya. Despite all this, Hiroto defends Hanaya as she endures criticism for talking about Jesus and the God-honoring way she carries …

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Exodus in the Creation and Flood Stories 45:17

4M ago45:17

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The Exodus Way E2 — The main beats of the Exodus Way are the road out of slavery, the road through the wilderness, and the road into inheritance. These moments become a narrative theme that plays out over and over in the story of the Bible. We even see them show up in Genesis before the events of the Exodus even happen! In this episode, Jon and Tim…

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An Exodus-Shaped Reality 45:39

4M ago45:39

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The Exodus Way E1 — Most followers of Jesus are familiar with three foundational biblical stories: the story of Jesus in the gospels, the creation story in Genesis, and the Exodus story. These narratives are referred to throughout the whole Bible, but the Exodus story is the most referenced story. Why is this narrative in Exodus so important? In th…

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How Can We Live Out the Idea of the Mountain Now? 1:00:05

4M ago1:00:05

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The Mountain Q+R (E14) — Could the Tower of Babel be considered a man-made mountain? How does Yahweh asking Abraham to sacrifice Isaac on the mountain fit with his gracious character? And after Elijah’s failure on Mount Sinai, why is he still regarded as a great prophet? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from our series on the …

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We’ve Been on This Mountain Before 49:45

5M ago49:45

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The Mountain Hyperlink Episode (E13) — If you’ve been following along in our series on the mountain, you may have had moments where you thought, “I feel like I’ve heard this before.” And that’s because you have—we’ve been on this mountain before! There are so many themes in the Bible, from mountains to tabernacles, to tests and cities. And while we…

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Jesus Opens the Way to the Cosmic Mountain 1:04:35

5M ago1:04:35

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The Mountain E12 — If Jesus’ role as the promised mountaintop intercessor was unclear from the mountain stories in the Gospels, the author of the letter to the Hebrews wants to make it explicit. Drawing together imagery of Moses on Mount Sinai, the levitical priesthood, and the Old Testament sacrificial system, Hebrews declares that Jesus is the et…

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Half-Awake to Jesus? It's Time to Come Alive 2:43

5M ago2:43

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Yuri: We are half-alive because we are half-awake to Jesus. We are far more busy than we want because we have far less of Jesus than we need. Our love for Him now resembles the cooling coals of a long-dying fire. Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will …

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Jesus on Seven Mountains in Matthew 55:16

5M ago55:16

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The Mountain E11 — We’ve learned that mountains in the Hebrew Bible often become a space where Heaven and Earth overlap and human beings must choose between self-preservation or surrender and trust in God. The story builds our hope and expectation for a faithful intercessor on the mountain who can mediate God’s blessings to the people below. As we …

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The Cosmic Mount Zion in Isaiah 53:40

5M ago53:40

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The Mountain E10 — The prophet Isaiah depicts Mount Zion as a cosmic mountain where Heaven and Earth overlap and God’s blessings flow down to all of creation. But Isaiah also lived in the real Jerusalem that had Mount Zion at its center, which was filled with corruption, injustice, and idolatry. So in his prophecies, he balances hope in this future…

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Looking Back at 2024 (And Celebrating Ten Years!) 47:39

6M ago47:39

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In our final episode of 2024, Tim, Jon, and BibleProject CEO, Steve Atkinson, reflect on ten years of the project, all the resources we got to make and share this year, and the patrons who made it possible. The guys then give a sneak peek of what’s coming up next for BibleProject in 2025. Timestamps Ten Year Anniversary and Our Patron Community (0:…

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A Road Less Taken: Can He Follow Her Path? 18:12

6M ago18:12

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Hanaya can’t shake off her aunt’s comments about Hiroto (from the previous clip). While the two hang out in the school common room, she finally gathers the courage to ask what’s been weighing on her heart: “Are you following Jesus because you truly want to—or because you like me?” Caught off guard and afraid that she might stop talking to him, Hiro…

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Who May Dwell on God’s Holy Mountain? 1:02:39

6M ago1:02:39

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The Mountain E9 — The mountain theme shows up again and again in biblical narrative, but it’s also prominent in the Psalms. Particularly in Psalms 15-24, the biblical authors reflect on the traits of the one who can ascend and dwell on God’s holy mountain. At first, this question focuses on King David and his royal successors as they endure sufferi…

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Elijah’s Contrasting Mountain Tests 55:03

6M ago55:03

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The Mountain E8 — On two different mountains, we witness mountain tests with two very different Elijahs. On Mount Carmel, he partners with God in challenging the false prophets of Baal, leading to the people’s repentance and renewal of trust in God. But then only a chapter later, Elijah is on Mount Sinai accusing the people and loathing his prophet…

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What Went Wrong With Solomon on Mount Zion? 53:49

6M ago53:49

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The Mountain E7 — After King David's failures, we hope that his son Solomon will fare better on the cosmic mountain of Mount Zion. And initially, he does! In a cosmic mountain moment when God offers to give him anything he wants, he humbly asks only for wisdom to discern good from bad. In response, God gives him wisdom plus material blessing, leadi…

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Boundaries with Boys, New Seasons with God 11:47

6M ago11:47

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Hanaya’s aunt, who is deeply fond of and protective toward her, invites Hanaya to spend some time together before setting off on a long solo motorbike trip. At the garage, amidst the tools and bikes, the two share a meaningful conversation. Her aunt opens up about feeling frustrated over not having clarity on what God’s next step is for her. Hanaya…

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David, the Failed Intercessor on Mount Zion 51:20

7M ago51:20

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The Mountain E6 — In 2 Samuel, David is crowned king of a unified Israel, and after choosing Jerusalem as his capital city, he brings the ark of the covenant to Mount Zion. It seems like things are going great—a priestly king has unified the tribes and all of Israel’s enemies are subdued! But it doesn’t last. After committing adultery and murder, D…

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Moses, the Intercessor on Mount Sinai 1:02:08

7M ago1:02:08

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The Mountain E5 — Moses has a complicated identity. He's an Israelite, but he was raised in the house of Pharaoh. He was born in Egypt, but he flees to live in the wilderness with the Midianites. And there in the wilderness, he meets God on two separate occasions on Mount Sinai. The first time, God commissions Moses to deliver the Israelites from s…

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Courage Tested Under Pressure 8:30

7M ago8:30

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Hanaya's teacher calls her in for a chat because some parents of her classmates have complained that she's influencing their children toward Christianity. Hanaya must decide: will she shrink back or stand strong for Jesus? Can she hold her ground under pressure? Will she play it safe and dim her light, or will she continue to be a bright shining la…

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Noah and Abraham Surrender on the Mountain 55:21

7M ago55:21

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The Mountain E4 — After the exile from the first cosmic mountain of Eden, humanity spirals into depravity and violence. God chooses to expedite their inevitable destruction through a catastrophic flood, but he preserves the family of Noah. Coming out of the ark on Mount Ararat, Noah offers the life of a precious animal—an act that deeply pleases Go…

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How Can We Discern Who Is a True or False Prophet? 1:15:14

7M ago1:15:14

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Sermon on the Mount Q+R 5 (E39) – Should we judge abusive behavior in others? Do we need faith in Jesus and the Holy Spirit to be righteous? And how can we discern who is a true or false prophet? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from episodes 30-38 in the Sermon on the Mount series, where we explored Matthew 7:1-27. Plus, we s…

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Is the Garden of Eden on a Mountain? 58:50

7M ago58:50

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The Mountain E3 — The biblical authors portray Eden as a cosmic mountain—an overlapping Heaven and Earth space in God’s presence. Humans are placed on the Eden mountain and given a choice: Will they trust God’s voice and wisdom, or will they seize the knowledge of good and bad on their own terms? In this episode, Jon and Tim discuss the drama that …

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E011: Healing from Betrayal 37:54

7M ago37:54

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In this episode, guest Author Kimberly Henderson gives thanks and praise to God for her healing from the pain of betrayal and learning to forgive. She tells her story in her book, "Grace to Conquer," available on Amazon.

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E010: The Story of Emotional Healing 36:33

7M ago36:33

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In this episode, Author, Psalmist Lady Yolanda Pittman Hill, an evangelist and pastor's wife, shares her testimony of abandonment, abuse and abortion, BUT gives thanks and praise to God for her emotional healing from depression. From the age of six until her adolescence, Yolanda Hill experienced inappropriate behavior from men she trusted. It foste…

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