Welcome to Modern Mind, Ancient Book, a podcast that bridges the past and the present. Join us as we delve into the rich stories, philosophies, and cultural contexts of books from the Bible. Learn with us the mystery of how the Bible can still speak to us today. This podcast is crafted for seekers of wisdom, knowledge, truth, and the secrets of God. Modern Mind, Ancient Book offers a journey into the past with a fresh, modern perspective finding meaning in ancient valuable literary masterpie ...
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From Communism to Christ: A Chinese Man’s Miraculous Encounter with Jesus Part 2 of 2
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36:33Send us a text Discover the powerful, true story of a former Chinese communist who encountered Jesus Christ in a supernatural, life-changing way. Raised under the strict atheism of the Chinese Communist Party, this man had never heard the name of Jesus—until one divine encounter altered his eternal destiny. In this episode, hear how a vivid dream t…
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Faith Against All Odds: A Chinese Christian’s Journey to Jesus part 1 of 2
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41:12Send us a text Discover the powerful, true story of a former Chinese communist who encountered Jesus Christ in a supernatural, life-changing way. Raised under the strict atheism of the Chinese Communist Party, this man had never heard the name of Jesus—until one divine encounter altered his eternal destiny. In this episode, hear how a vivid dream t…
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From Buddhism and Conservative Judaism to Christ: A Jewish Man’s Miraculous Encounter with Jesus Part 2 of 2
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44:21Send us a text In this powerful and emotional testimony, a Jewish man shares how he journeyed through Buddhism and Conservative Judaism in search of truth—until he encountered Jesus the Messiah in a miraculous and supernatural way. Raised with tradition but left spiritually unfulfilled, he sought peace and purpose through meditation, Torah study, a…
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The hidden Messianic truth that changed his life forever part 1 of 2
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43:30Send us a text What happens when a man born into Buddhism and raised in Conservative Judaism has a supernatural encounter with Jesus? In this jaw-dropping true story, a Jewish man shares how his spiritual search across Eastern philosophy, Jewish tradition, and ancestral religion unexpectedly led him to the feet of Yeshua—Jesus the Messiah. After ye…
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Malachi: A Faithful God and a Fading People
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33:34Send us a text The Book of Malachi closes the Old Testament with a bold and urgent plea: Return to Me, says the Lord. In a time of spiritual apathy and religious routine, God speaks through Malachi to call His people back to covenant loyalty, sincere worship, and the hope of the coming Messiah. This episode explores the deep questions Malachi raise…
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Nehemiah: From Foreigner to Faithful Restoration and Worship
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19:58Send us a text Nehemiah is more than a story of bricks and blueprints—it’s a call to courage, conviction, and spiritual renewal. In the face of opposition, Nehemiah leads with prayer, strategy, and relentless faith to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls and revive its people. This episode unpacks the leadership lessons, the spiritual insights, and the prophe…
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Ezra: Rebuilding the Ruins and Returning to God
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47:54Send us a text The book of Ezra is a powerful record of return, restoration, and revival. After decades of exile, God stirs the hearts of kings and common people alike to rebuild His temple and renew covenant faithfulness. In this episode, we explore how Ezra’s leadership, the challenges of opposition, and the call to holiness still speak to us tod…
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Haggai: Rebuilding God’s House and Refocusing Our Priorities
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21:11Send us a text In just two chapters, the prophet Haggai delivers a message that still echoes today: Put God first. Amid broken foundations and distracted lives, God calls His people to rebuild the temple—and their hearts. This episode explores how misplaced priorities delay God’s purposes and how obedience unlocks His presence and provision. Haggai…
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The Queen, the Plot, and the Providence: Esther
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23:05Send us a text The Book of Esther reveals God’s hidden hand in history—where courage, faith, and divine timing save a nation. Set in ancient Persia, Esther rises from obscurity to queenship, risking her life to rescue her people from destruction. Though God’s name is never mentioned, His providence is unmistakable. [email protected]…
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5 of 5 How do Gentile and Jewish believers unite to become the "one new man"?
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7:40Send us a text The called out ones of God should be united in Jesus. How can we accomplish such a daunting task? [email protected] Roger Ferguson, Host and Biblical Scholar
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4 of 5 Is the practice of Old Testament Law something Christians should do?
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7:40Send us a text Join us on our 5 part series as we explore Torah keeping! [email protected] Roger Ferguson, Host and Biblical Scholar
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3 of 5 How did Jewish followers of "The Way" respond to pagans being saved?
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8:01Send us a text Join us on a 5 part series as we explore, this time, how Jewish believers in Jesus in the 1st century dealt with and or responded to gentile pagans, getting saved!' [email protected] Roger Ferguson, Host and Biblical Scholar
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Zechariah: Hope in the Rubble | Visions, Promises & the God Who Returns
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42:29Send us a text Feeling lost or discouraged? The book of Zechariah is God’s answer to brokenness, doubt, and delay. Through visions and promises, this prophetic book reveals a God who still sees, still speaks, and still plans to restore. Discover how ancient hope speaks into your present pain. [email protected]…
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Send us a text Join us as we explore how the early church changed into a roman movement when it started as a Jewish tradition. [email protected] Roger Ferguson, Host and Biblical Scholar
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Send us a text Join us as we explore how the early church looked in a short and concise question/answer format. [email protected] Roger Ferguson, Host and Biblical Scholar
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Book of Kings: Exiled & Restored | Purpose, Pain & God’s Faithfulness
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40:04Send us a text What do the rise and fall of kings, the building of the temple, and exile have to do with your life today? In this episode, we take you through 1 & 2 Kings—from the heights of Solomon’s glory to the depths of Israel’s destruction. Learn who wrote these books, where and when they were composed, and why they still speak to people who f…
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Wrestling with God: Struggling with the Book of Chronicles
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27:32Send us a text Why are there two Books of Chronicles? Why do they repeat stories from Samuel and Kings—and yet feel different? In this episode, we wrestle with the strange beauty and hard truths of 1 & 2 Chronicles, exploring how Israel’s history was retold after exile to shape identity, renew hope, and restore worship. From genealogies to Davidic …
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Chronicles Uncovered--Kings, Prophets, and the Promise.
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34:27Send us a text Join us for your front-row seat to one of the Bible’s most overlooked powerhouses. Journey through the rise and fall of Israel’s kings, the voices of prophets, and the enduring promise of God’s covenant. This podcast dives deep into temple worship, royal lineage, spiritual revival, and the exile—all with rich insights and clear conne…
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More Than Just Children's Stories - The Book of Daniel
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27:30Send us a text Questions or comments? [email protected] Join us as we discuss how to read the the book of Daniel!By Roger Ferguson, Host and Biblical Scholar
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Send us a text Questions or comments? [email protected] Join us as we discuss how to read the the book of Ezekiel!By Roger Ferguson, Host and Biblical Scholar
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Grief is Not the End - The Book of Lamentations
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18:51Send us a text Questions or comments? [email protected] Join us as we discuss how to read the the book of Lamentations!By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Keeping Shema hear, hear, and experience the book of Micah!
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23:12Send us a text Isabella and I talk about the book of Micah Contact us: [email protected] Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Book of Jeremiah Heavy, Difficult, Joyful, and Sad
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39:12Send us a text Join Nik and I as we discuss Jeremiah. Great to have the new covenant today but what a cost to enact... what a cost... [email protected] Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Keeping Shema--Israel's idolatry and God's Love--Hosea
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23:12Send us a text Contact us at: [email protected] Teach your children. If you don't, someone else will.By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Returning to Righteousness - The Book of Habbakuk
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22:45Send us a text Questions or comments? [email protected] Join us as we discuss how to read the writings of the prophet Habakkuk!By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Keeping Shema - Burden of the Prophet Amos
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23:12Send us a text Isabella and I discuss the prophet Amos Contact us at: [email protected] Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Questions or comments? [email protected] Join us as we discuss how to read the writings of the prophet Zephaniah!By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Exploring the interesting prophet Nahum of the Bible…
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28:40Send us a text Questions or comments? [email protected] Join us as we discuss how to read the writings of the prophet Nahum!By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Join Isabella and I as we discuss the prophet Joel. Contact us at: [email protected] Love, Hope, Restoration, Teaching, Prophesy, How to read the Bible, How to learn about the Bible, End Times, Is the Bible true?, Teaching my children the BibleBy Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Questions or comments? [email protected] Join us as we conduct a survey of the prophet Isaiah!By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Isabella and I discuss the book of Obadiah Contact us at: [email protected] Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Questions or comments? [email protected] Join us as we conduct a survey of the prophet Micah!By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Join Isabella and I as we discuss, at her level, what is important today. Contact us at: [email protected] Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Questions or comments? [email protected] Join us as we conduct a survey of the prophet Hosea!By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Isabella and I love to sit with you and learn together. Please feel free to reach out. She especially would love to hear from you. [email protected] Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Questions or comments? Contact us at: [email protected] Join us as we conduct a survey of the prophet Jonah!By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Kicking off Season 3 with some updates and some backstory. We pray the Lord bless and keep you, make His face shine upon you, and give you peace in this new year. Send us a text Questions or comments? Contact us at: [email protected] We would love to hear your feedback!By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Join us as we answer the controversial question: Is Christmas sinful? Send us a text Questions or comments? Contact us at: [email protected] We would love to hear your feedback!By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Thank you for joining our family on this journey through learning and attempting to teach our children Bible. It can be a little messy but we're happy you're with us. Contact us at: [email protected] Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Questions or comments? Contact us at: [email protected] Join us as we conduct a survey of the prophet Amos!By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Thank you for joining our family on this journey through learning and attempting to teach our children Bible. It can be a little messy but we're happy you're with us. Contact us at: [email protected] Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Questions or comments? [email protected] Join us as we conduct a survey of the prophet Joel!By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text [email protected] Join us for a conversation about Obadiah.By Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text [email protected] Isabella and I talk about the book of SamuelBy Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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Send us a text Isabella and I discuss the booth of Ruth [email protected] Modern Mind, Ancient Book
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