This ninth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the city of Lachish, located to the southwest of Jerusalem and among the five cities that united against the Israelites. There are also the lesser-kno

7.8 Bethel, Chephirah, Kiriath-jearim, Jarmuth, Eglon

Jan 1st, 2021 26m 34s

This eighth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the city of Bethel, located a short walk from Ai. This historic city was known at least as far back as Abraham and well past when Christ walked in th

7.7 Jericho’s Wall and Battle, the city of Ai

Dec 25th, 2020 28m 34s

This seventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the wall protecting Jericho, really the dozens of walls that have protected the city throughout its history. All of this led to how far it was likel

Supplement 1: Who Were The Wisemen?

Dec 24th, 2020 21m 30s

Today the 1st supplemental episode was published. When I left off last week, I teased that this week’s episode was the second part to Sodom and Gomorrah. But, then I came to the realization that this episode would be released the week of Chris

7.6 Jordan Flooding, Cities of Adam & Zarethan, Gilgal, Flint Knives, Shofars

Dec 18th, 2020 25m 59s

This sixth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover what the Jordan River was like when it flooded, the state the Israelites found it when they were told to cross into Canaan. I also touch on the little

7.5 Joshua Chapters 23 & 24, Shittim, Rahab

Dec 11th, 2020 27m 53s

This fifth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I finish the summary of the book, wrapping up with chapters 23 and 24. Then, I circle back to begin covering the history of the people, places, and things in

7.4 Joshua Chapters 13 – 22

Dec 4th, 2020 26m 7s

This fourth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I work through the second half of chapter 13 through chapter 22. This section of the book covers the final allotment of territory to the various tribes. In C

7.3 Joshua Chapters 10 – 12

Nov 27th, 2020 26m 31s

This third episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I work through the second half of chapter 10 through chapter 12. This begins just after the Israelite’s victory over the several allied kings of northern Cana

7.2 Joshua Chapters 7 – 10

Nov 20th, 2020 27m 19s

This second episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I work through chapters 7 through the first half of chapter 10. This begins just after the Israelite’s first victory in Canaan over Jericho, their loss then

7.1 Joshua Chapters 1 – 6

Nov 13th, 2020 26m 7s

This first episode of the 7th chapter begins the journey through the next several books of the Old Testament, the books of the Israelite history. In this episode, I work through the first six chapters of Joshua, from just before the people cros

6.38 The Pentateuch Narrative in 30 Minutes

Nov 6th, 2020 29m 59s

This final episode of the 6th chapter is a half hour summary of the narrative found in the Pentateuch. From the beginning until just after Moses’ death, as Joshua takes charge, ready to lead the Israelites into Canaan. And everything in between

6.37 Wrapping up Deuteronomy

Oct 30th, 2020 27m 42s

This episode wraps up the deep dive into the history around the book of Deuteronomy. In this episode I work through the remaining chapters in the book, touching on a few of the places mentioned and summarizing the text. Listen and let me know w

6.36 The Worst Sacrifice of All

Oct 23rd, 2020 26m 27s

This episode continues the deep dive into the history around the book of Deuteronomy. In this episode I cover the worst sacrifice of all, child sacrifice, and why Moses warned the Israelites about it. Listen and let me know what you think.

6.35 Gilgal and Asherah Poles

Oct 16th, 2020 25m 46s

This episode continues the deep dive into the history around the book of Deuteronomy, in this episode the place known as Gilgal. I also delve into what’s known about Asherah poles, the Canaanite idol addressed by Moses. Listen and let me know w

6.34 Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal

Oct 9th, 2020 26m 56s

This episode continues the deep dive into the history around the book of Deuteronomy, covering two specific places found in chapter 11, mounts Gerizim and Ebal. These two mountains, while seemingly obscure, pop up throughout the text, even in a

6.33 Lebanon, Phoenicia, The Oak of Moreh

Oct 2nd, 2020 26m 29s

This episode restarts the deep dive into the history around the book of Deuteronomy, picking up in chapter 8 and working through 11. I focus on a few of the lesser known wandering stopping points also covering the history of Lebanon, or as it w

6.32 The Philistines Part 10

Sep 25th, 2020 25m 53s

This episode wraps up the departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy tracing the history of the Philistines. This episode covers the remainder of the externally known history of the Philistines, meaning what’s found in the out

6.31 The Philistines Part 9

Sep 18th, 2020 27m 36s

This episode continues the departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy tracing the history of the Philistines. This episode covers most of the externally known history of the Philistines, meaning what’s found in the outside rec

6.30 The Philistines Part 8

Sep 11th, 2020 26m 43s

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy tracing the history of the Philistines. This episode covers the remaining mentions of the Philistines in the Old Testament. I then, finally, begin cov

6.29 The Philistines Part 7

Sep 4th, 2020 26m 50s

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy tracing the history of the Philistines. This episode is a deep dive into the city of Beth Shan, where the Philistines hung King Saul’s decapitated bod

6.28 The Philistines Part 6

Aug 28th, 2020 26m 38s

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. Over the past several episodes, I’ve progressed from the Bronze Age Collapse to the Sea Peoples. Many believe this group was one and the same as the