Eliphaz finishes his argument and Job responds. Job remains concrete in his position that if God would only hear him, his suffering would come to an end. Some people commit great evil, but Job is not among them. And Job looks and sounds like Jesus. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube  What’s New from 1517: Remembering Rod Rosenbladt Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin Preorder: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom Here We Still Stand 2023 Videos are Available on YouTube Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel discuss Psalm 11. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube  What’s New from 1517: Remembering Rod Rosenbladt Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin Preorder: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom Here We Still Stand 2023 Videos are Available on YouTube Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th  More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Job continues his response to the empty nothings of his friends. Eliphaz has a strange theology of a God that only looks for people to punish and resorts to slander and lies against Job to make his argument. Have a listen.  Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Remembering Rod Rosenbladt Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin Preorder: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom Here We Still Stand 2023 Videos are Available on YouTube Last Chance: NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Zophar answers Job by repeating the same argument in different words. The theology of Job’s friends is simplistic and can’t do anything with suffering. Job responds by pointing to the obvious fact that wicked people don’t always suffer... they prosper. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Bible in One Year with Chad Bird Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Job replies to his friends again. How much longer will they torment him with their presence and words? Everyone has abandoned Job and God seems to be against him. Job wants all his words written down. Despite everything, Job knows that his redeemer lives. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Bible in One Year with Chad Bird Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Job continues his response and asks that the earth not hide his blood. Job waits for God to act toward him in a way that he recognizes. And Bildad replies with the same error-filled argument. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Bible in One Year with Chad Bird Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery NWA Conference May 3rd-4th  More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel discuss Psalm 10. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Bible in One Year with Chad Bird Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Eliphaz can’t believe the way Job is speaking about God. Has Job done away with the fear of the Lord? The three friends have no category for an innocent sufferer. And Job tells his friends they are miserable comforters. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Bible in One Year with Chad Bird Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery NWA Conference May 3rd-4th More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Man’s days are short and full of trouble. Why does God pay attention to us when we are gone so quickly? Job dials in on the gospel before his circumstances overwhelm him again. And what Job needs is a preacher. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Job continues his response to Zophar. Job’s friends have made a mistake by attempting to be God’s press secretaries. Job only hopes in God and because of that demands an audience with Him. And while he longs for death, Job will not bring it about. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad, Daniel, and Erick are joined by Scott Keith to talk about the proclamation of John the Baptizer's birth Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson Chad Bird

Zophar doesn’t believe he can let Job’s words go unanswered and doesn’t hold back. Job finds the words of Zophar to be a mixture of obvious and meaningless. And will wisdom die with his friends? Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Job mourns the lack of an arbiter between God and himself. Has God tricked him or set him up for all of this? Does God give good things just so he can take them away? Job wants to go into darkness, but he cannot do it with God so near. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel discuss Psalm 9. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 on Giving Tuesday! 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Bildad continues to call Job to repent. Job answers him and asks how a man be right before God? How can a man argue with God without an arbiter? Job firmly believes bad things happen to good people. And if God isn’t responsible, who is? Have a listen.  Show Notes: Support 1517 on Giving Tuesday! 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Job believes death is near and longs for it. Has God both abandoned him and yet is tormenting him at the same time? Why does God concern Himself with man at all? And a second friend speaks unhelpful words. Have a listen.  Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Job responds to Eliphaz, and he has some words for God as well. Job asks that his vexation be weighed. Why will God not grant his request to die? And the words of his friends have become nothing. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel discuss Psalm 8. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy  More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Eliphaz responds to Job, and he has a lot to say. What has Job done to deserve this? Does Job reject the discipline of God? Has Job considered taking all this to God? These and other unhelpful words are spoken. Have a listen.  Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube  What’s New from 1517: Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024(May 3-4) NWA Tickets are Now Available! Join the 1517 Academy All Charges Dropped, Vol. 2 More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel discuss Psalm 7. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024(May 3-4) NWA Tickets are Now Available! Join the 1517 Academy All Charges Dropped, Vol. 2 More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad, Daniel, and Erick discuss Psalm 23 live from Here We Still Stand 2024. Have a listen.  Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024(May 3-4) NWA Tickets are Now Available! Join the 1517 Academy All Charges Dropped, Vol. 2 More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Job has three friends come to him and they sit in silence for seven days. When Job finally speaks, he laments the day he was born and that he didn’t die. Why is he still alive when he desperately seeks death. And why does Job never talk about Satan? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen.  Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube   What’s New from 1517: 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024(May 3-4) NWA Tickets are Now Available! Join the 1517 Academy All Charges Dropped, Vol. 2 More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel discuss Psalm 6. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024(May 3-4) NWA Tickets are Now Available! Join the 1517 Academy All Charges Dropped, Vol. 2 More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Satan goes to work, and Job loses everything. Job’s response is mourning, and yet during unimaginable suffering, he does not sin against God. Satan comes after Job’s body and still, he will not curse God, even though his wife says he should. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024(May 3-4) NWA Tickets are Now Available! Join the 1517 Academy All Charges Dropped, Vol. 2 More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel discuss Psalm 5. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024(May 3-4) NWA Tickets are Now Available! Join the 1517 Academy All Charges Dropped, Vol. 2 More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel begin the book of Job in this episode. Job is an upright and blessed family man who is about to lose everything. Satan comes before God after roaming the earth. God praises Job and the Devil challenges God and agrees. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024(May 3-4) NWA Tickets are Now Available! Join the 1517 Academy All Charges Dropped, Vol. 2 More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel discuss Psalm 4. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024(May 3-4) NWA Tickets are Now Available! Join the 1517 Academy All Charges Dropped, Vol. 2 More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel wrap up the book of Esther in this episode. The Jews rise up and defeat their enemies. A feast day is inaugurated. And Mordecai becomes greater and greater. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024(May 3-4) NWA Tickets are Now Available! Join the 1517 Academy All Charges Dropped, Vol. 2 More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Haman’s plot against Mordecai is revealed at Esther’s dinner. The king is enraged and Haman’s pleading to Esther backfires resulting in him suffering the fate he had planned for his enemy. The decree cannot be reversed but a new decree can be issued. And everyone loves Mordecai. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: ·      HWSS Regional Conference 2023 Advent Resources Faith and Reason Exchange @ 1517.org 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Join the 1517 Academy Faith in the Face of Tyranny  More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel discuss Psalm 3. Have a listen! Show Notes: 1517 Podcast Survey Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Faith and Reason Exchange @ 1517.org 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Join the 1517 Academy Faith in the Face of Tyranny More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Haman is feeling good after leaving Esther’s feast but that changes as he lays eyes on Mordecai. Haman’s friends and family come up with a plan to kill Mordecai. The king can’t sleep and has the history of his kingdom read to him and discovers something he didn’t know. And Haman’s plans are beginning to fall apart as the king has decided to honor someone. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube  What’s New from 1517: ·       HWSS Regional Conference 2023 Advent Resources Faith and Reason Exchange @ 1517.org 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Join the 1517 Academy Faith in the Face of Tyranny More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Mordecai learns about Haman’s plot and covers himself in sackcloth and ashes. Esther wants to know what is wrong and Mordecai tells her she has been placed in her position for such a time. Esther risks everything to save her people and it starts with a banquet for the king and Haman. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: 2023 Advent Resources Faith and Reason Exchange @ 1517.org 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Join the 1517 Academy Faith in the Face of Tyranny More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel discuss Psalm 2. Have a listen! Show Notes: 1517 Podcast Survey Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Faith and Reason Exchange @ 1517.org 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Join the 1517 Academy Faith in the Face of Tyranny More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Esther wins the favor of the king and is made queen. Mordecai thwarts a plot to kill the king. Haman is promoted and all the people are ordered to bow down to him but Mordecai’s refusal to do so sets Haman on a murderous path. Have a listen! Show Notes: 1517 Podcast Survey Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Faith and Reason Exchange @ 1517.org 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Join the 1517 Academy Faith in the Face of Tyranny More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel discuss Psalm 1. Have a listen! Show Notes: 1517 Podcast Survey Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Faith and Reason Exchange @ 1517.org 2023 HWSS Conference Livestream Signup Join the 1517 Academy Faith in the Face of Tyranny More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

The king’s wise men are very concerned that the queen’s defiance will spread to the women of the kingdom. An order goes out that wives must all honor their husbands. A new queen is needed so young women from the kingdom are rounded up for a terrible competition. And we meet Esther. Have a listen! Show Notes: 1517 Podcast Network Survey Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Faith and Reason Exchange @ Apple Podcasts Faith and Reason Exchange @ 1517.org Join the 1517 Academy  More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird  

Chad and Daniel begin the book of Esther in this episode. There is a lot to say about the style and history of this book. The king throws a massive man-only party with an open bar and decides he wants his wife to come out and greet his guests. The queen refuses the request and sets events in motion that will lead us to Esther. Have a listen! Show Notes: 1517 Podcast Network Survey Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Faith and Reason Exchange @ Apple Podcasts Faith and Reason Exchange @ 1517.org Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Chad and Daniel finish the book of Nehemiah in this episode. Tobiah is living in the temple and Nehemiah isn’t happy about it. The Levites are having to work in the fields. The Sabbath isn’t being kept. Nehemiah addresses all of this and asks God to remember him for good. Have a listen! Show Notes: 1517 Podcast Network Survey Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Join the 1517 Academy Freedom Lessons Street Team Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment by Bradley Gray  More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Some fencing of the Law takes place as the people make a covenant. We are given a long list of the leaders in Jerusalem. And the wall is finally dedicated in a grand affair with great rejoicing. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Join the 1517 Academy Freedom Lessons Street Team Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment by Bradley Gray More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

The recounting of the history of the people continues. A prayer is prayed appealing to the steadfast love and righteousness of God. And the people make take a vow not to repeat their history. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Join the 1517 Academy Freedom Lessons Street Team Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment by Bradley Gray More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

The Levites recount the great saving acts of God. This God is a God who sees, hears, and acts. Stiff necks are everywhere. And God is always ready to forgive. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Join the 1517 Academy Freedom Lessons Street Team Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment by Bradley Gray More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

The Feast of Booths is celebrated in a way it has not been in a very long time. The Book of the Law is read for hours resulting in a corporate confession of sin. And God is God alone. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Street Team The New Quest for Paul and His Reading of the Old Testament by Timo Laato Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment by Bradley Gray More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Nehemiah includes the genealogy of those who came out of exile. Ezra stands on a platform and reads the Book of the Law of Moses to all the people. The people are told not to weep and to instead rejoice and eat. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support the Podcast Network Fundraiser 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube  What’s New from 1517: The New Quest for Paul and His Reading of the Old Testament by Timo Laato Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment by Bradley Gray  More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Nehemiah’s opponents try to get him to come out and meet with them, but he isn’t having any of that. When that doesn’t work, he is warned to seek hiding inside the temple, but he isn’t doing that either. And Nehemiah isn’t worried about gossip and rumors. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Show Notes: Support the Podcast Network Fundraiser 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: The New Quest for Paul and His Reading of the Old Testament by Timo Laato Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment by Bradley Gray More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Nehemiah hears that the poor are being taken advantage of and is not pleased. The priests are called in as witnesses to the vow that such behavior will cease. And Nehemiah becomes governor but doesn’t use the allowances of the position. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Show Notes Support the Podcast Network Fundraiser 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube   More from the hosts Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Nehemiah assembles work crews all over the city to begin rebuilding the wall and gates of Jerusalem. The people living near them are not happy about this endeavor and first mock it, but later start gathering armed forces. But Nehemiah knows that vengeance belongs to God. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Show Notes Support the Podcast Network Fundraiser 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube More from the hosts Daniel Emery Price Chad Bird

Nehemiah asks to be sent to be sent to Jerusalem to rebuild what is in disrepair. The good hand of God is on him as he takes on this task. And not everyone in the area is excited about what Nehemiah is doing. Have a listen! Donate Tough Texts Podcast 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

Chad and Daniel begin the book of Nehemiah in this episode. Nehemiah hears bad news from Jerusalem and weeps, fasts, and mourns. He then prays a prayer that there is a lot to say about. And we learn that he is the cupbearer to the king. Have a listen! Donate Tough Texts Podcast 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

Chad and Daniel are joined by Scott Davis and Gage Jordan from the Assurance of Pardon podcast to discuss Psalm 95 live from the HWSS regional conference in Northwest Arkansas. Have a listen! Donate Tough Texts Podcast 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

Chad and Daniel wrap up the book of Ezra. Ezra is filled with fear over the intermarriage. A prayer is prayed. A promise is made. A solution is put into action. But is any of it right? And was any of it something God wanted? Have a listen! Donate 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

The valuables of the people of Israel of brought to Jerusalem. God protects those making the trip from ambushes and thieves along the way. They rest for 3 days (according to the scriptures). And Ezra is VERY concerned about some marriages that have taken place. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Donate 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

King Artaxerxes hands Ezra a letter that gives him everything he needs to get the worship and teaching of God going. Ezra finds that he needs more Levites if he is going to complete the task before him. And when you’ve boasted about God, it’s hard to ask for an armed escort. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Donate 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

Darius makes a decree that the temple rebuild continues and adds to what Cyrus decreed. Whatever you do, don’t try to stop the construction. The Passover is celebrated with some interesting language. And we meet Ezra. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Donate 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

Chad and Daniel look at letters sent back and forth from different rulers that are trying to figure out if the Jews have really been told to rebuild their temple and city. Some are in good faith, and some seem not to be. And God doesn’t leave His people without a preacher. Have a listen! Donate 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

There is a lot of joy and a lot of tears as the foundation of the temple is laid. Certain adversaries ask to help rebuild the temple and their offer is rejected. But the people of God are made afraid and discouraged from continuing to rebuild the temple. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

The exiles return to Judah and Jerusalem in very specific numbers. Proof of genealogy is needed to be numbered in the priesthood. And the altar is rebuilt. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Chad and Daniel begin the book of Ezra in this episode. King Cyrus is a different kind of conqueror and God uses him to fulfill the words of Jerimiah. Cyrus knows the difference between being loved and being feared. And some of the people of God are headed home to rebuild the House of the Lord. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Chad and Daniel take a little extra time and finish the book of 2 Kings in this episode. There is no good king after Josiah. The wrath of God has come, and Judah is taken into captivity. But there is still a glimmer of hope. God keeps His promises. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Josiah doesn’t destroy the tomb of the man of God who prophesied the very things Josiah is doing. The priests of false gods in Samaria are slain on their altars and high places. And Josiah puts together the second greatest Passover ever celebrated. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Josiah gets to work tearing down, smashing, and burning every idolatrous thing in the kingdom. He defiles all the idols that defiled Judah. And puts graveyards in place of pillars to false gods.  Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Josiah begins to reign after the son of Manasseh is killed. The Book of the Law is discovered in the temple and read to Josiah. The king is convinced that judgment is coming, which is confirmed by Huldah the prophetess. Josiah may not live to see the wrath of God, but reform is coming anyway. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Manasseh begins to reign, and sin increases everywhere. The sin of Judah surpasses the nations before it. And God has been provoked since the day Moses led Israel out of Egypt. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Hezekiah becomes ill and is told he will die but he prays a terrible but tearful prayer that God hears. The 3rd day appears again in the Old Testament. Hezekiah shows off his wealth and might. And a hard word is given that Hezekiah says is good. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Regional Conference 1517 YouTube

Isaiah tells Hezekiah what is going to happen to Sennacherib, the king of Assyria. God will save Jerusalem for the sake of His name and for the sake of David (which it turns out are the same thing). And the true King of Kings shows up and kills 185,000 men. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

The so-called “king of kings” insults God as he threatens and lies to the people of Judah. Hezekiah knows it’s better to be humble than to be humbled. And Isaiah isn’t worried about the threats of mere men. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

The king of Assyria carries away Israel because they neither listened to nor did what God told them. Hezekiah gathers a crazy amount of gold and silver to try to pay off the Assyrian king. But the foreign king has a message that he wants all the people of Judah to hear. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

The people of Samaria don’t fear the Lord and instead of preachers, God sends lions. A priest is sent to catechize the people but apparently does a bad job. Hezekiah becomes king in Judah and does what none before him would do. And the bronze serpent returns out of nowhere. Chad and Daniel discuss it. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

In this special Christmas episode, Chad Bird, Erick Sorensen, Daniel Emery Price, and Scott Keith discuss the first 18 verses of the Gospel According to John. Have a listen and Merry Christmas! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate  

Israel becomes a vassal state under the reign of Hoshea. He tries to make an alliance with Egypt resulting in his capture by the Assyrians. The kingdom falls and we are given all the reasons why. In the end, how long can you poke the bear and not get bit? Chad and Daniel discuss it. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Ahaz goes down as one of the worst kings ever as he engages in false worship on a whole new level and begins to distance the kingdom from the identity that God gave them. Chad and Daniel discuss it. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Azariah does what is right in the sight of God, yet his pride causes him to become a leper. Four generations of Jehu sit on the throne. Menahem goes beyond the evil of those before him and pays off potential threats. Kings come and go but the high places remain. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Giving Tuesday 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Amaziah is a middle of the road king who spares some enemies but kills many more. He makes an unwise challenge to Jehoahaz and ends up a prisoner. Kings come and go as the assignation rate increases. And Jeroboam II is a sinner like his namesake, but God is going to use him to save His people. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Joash seeks help from a sick and old Elisha but doesn’t strike the ground with arrows enough times. Elisha dies and a nameless man ends up being buried with him and comes back to life. And sometimes it’s the faith of others that results in God being merciful to you. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Jehoash begins his reign at 7 years old and everything goes well as long as he has the voice of his priest to listen to. The temple needs work, but the funds are going elsewhere. The king is struck down and judgment is coming… along with a savior. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Jehu has all the zeal but somehow there are still golden calves hanging around. The queen mother has the entire royal family killed apart from a young prince who is hidden by a priest. A plan is put in place and a new king is crowned. Is it all treason? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel are joined by Erick Sorensen and Caleb Keith in this episode recorded live from the Here We Still Stand Conference. It’s all about Psalm 19 and why nature is not enough. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Ahab has 70 sons that Jehu is determined to deal with. Jehu proves to be not only a ruthless warrior but a good politician. And the worshipers of Baal gather for a special sacrifice. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Jehu is riding like a madman and there is no peace in his path for idol worshippers. There is land that still belongs to Naboth. And Jezebel hurls insults out a window before being hurled out herself. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Three bad kings go to war. Elisha tells one of the sons of the prophets to stop everything and surprise anoint a new king. The new king is Jehu, but will the people accept it? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Elisha tells his friends to leave the land before famine comes and returns at the perfect moment. The king of Syria is sick and wants a son of no one to ask Elisha if he will live. And Elisha gives good news and bad news with tears in his eyes. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Elisha is in his house when the king comes for him, and Elisha makes a seemingly impossible prophecy. Four lepers decide to roll the dice and approach the camp of the Syrians rather than starve. The sound of dual armies has resulted in a day of gospel. And Elisha’s words come to pass. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

The king of Syria is thinking about war, but Elisha knows what is going on behind closed doors. Chariots of fire come to the aid of God’s people and Elisha has a feast for their enemies. And a famine strikes the land resulting in terrible desperation. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS National Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Naaman comes out of the Jordan river believing in the one true God but needs a little help with his theology. Gehazi lets his greed get the better of him. And a son of the prophets loses a borrowed ax head in the river and Elisha helps him. Have a listen! HWSS National Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel talk about the recent events in Chad’s life and the relationship between grief and the promises of God. The commander of the Syrian army has everything going for him, but he is a leper. Elisha has a way for him to be made clean, but is this commander willing to do it? Have a listen! HWSS National Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

The Shunammite woman’s son dies but God is in the business of resurrection. A man makes a deadly stew that Elisha cleanses. And Elisha feeds 100 men with 20 loaves of bread previewing one of Jesus’ most famous miracles. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS National Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Who does God want to win this battle and what exactly does “shall” mean? Elisha multiplies a jar of oil to help a widow. And a wealthy couple decides to build Elisha a room on their roof and in return Elisha makes an incredible promise. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS National Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Some young men mock Elisha and are torn apart by two she bears. The king of Israel and the king of Judah team up against the Moabites without asking the Lord if it is a good idea. And Elisha needs a musician. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS National Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Elisha refuses to leave the side of Elijah. People tell Elisha that his mentor is going away, and Elisha says he knows this. Elijah is taken by God in a whirlwind and a chariot of fire. And Elisha ends up with the cloak of the prophet of fire. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS National Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate  

Chad and Daniel begin 2 Kings in this episode. King Ahaziah has an accident and is worried that he may not recover so he sends messengers to inquire of false gods. God sends Elijah to tell him that he will not recover resulting in the King trying to hunt down the Prophet at the expense of 102 lives. Have a listen! HWSS National Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel wrap up 1 Kings in this episode. God is not pleased with Ahab acquiring Naboth’s vineyard and sends Elijah to give him a hard word. Ahab asks false prophets if he should go to war. There is a lying spirit in certain mouths and a stray arrow in the gap of Ahab’s armor. Have a listen! HWSS National Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

A son of a prophet needs to get hit in the face to make a parable convincing and if you’re unwilling to strike him, a lion may strike you. Ahab wants a man’s vineyard, but he refuses to sell it to him, so the king goes home sad. But Jezebel knows how to get what she wants and it will be bloody. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Podcast Network Celebration  HWSS National Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube

The king of Syria tells Ahab he is taking over. At first Ahab backs down but then decides he will fight. A prophet tells Ahab how he is going to win the battle. And Ahab makes a common mistake keeping the enemy king alive. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS National Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

God meets with Elijah and the Prophet tells Him exactly how he feels about what is going on. God is not found in the fire or the earthquake, but in a low whisper. Elijah has work to do and that work starts with calling Elisha to be his assistant and student. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS National Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Elijah slaughters the prophets of Baal and tells Ahab that rain is coming. Jezebel is not pleased about what happened at Mount Carmel and tells Elijah his days are numbers. Elijah is on the run again and at his lowest moment God shows up. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS National Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Obadiah is hiding prophets and isn’t excited when Elijah wants him to give the king a message. Elijah goes to theological war with the prophets of Baal. Elijah mocks false gods while God consumes a victory. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Elijah is hunted but cared for by God by ravens. He is then sent to live with a widow and her son who are on the brink of starvation. God miraculously provides for the three of them day by day. And for the first time in scripture, we see someone raised from the dead. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Kings come and go. Some reign for a while and some for only a few days. Some are murdered. And some do the murdering. But idolatry remains through it all. But God is about to speak through a prophet named Elijah. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

King Asa reduces idolatry but cannot avoid war with Israel. But Asa convinces the king of Syria to side with him. Future rulers of Israel and Judah are not nearly as opposed to idolatry as Asa and God is not pleased. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate  

We say goodbye (good riddance) to Jeroboam, but his son isn’t going to be any better. The king of Egypt flexes his power over Judah. And there was only one time when David acted as an idolator does. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Jeroboam’s son falls ill so he sends his wife to Ahijah the prophet to see if he can receive a good word from him. But it’s all bad news from the prophet. And repentance can change history. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

A man of God from Judah travels to Jeroboam. The prophet’s words are not received but a dried-up hand stops Jeroboam from seizing him. A separate prophet lies to get the man of God to eat and drink with him. And a donkey and a lion are waiting on the road home. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Rehoboam takes bad advice and delivers a hard word to the people. Israel rejects him and makes Jeroboam king. But Jeroboam does the unthinkable as he tries to hang on to power. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Solomon chooses to try to kill Jeroboam instead of repenting. Jeroboam flees to Egypt. Solomon dies and his son is crowned king. But Rehoboam isn’t his father and certainly isn’t his grandfather. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

God addresses the idolatry that Solomon has allowed into Israel, and He is not pleased. God raises adversaries against Solomon but promises the kingdom won’t completely fall in Solomon’s life. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Solomon gives the Queen of Sheba anything she desires. His wealth is beyond comprehension. He takes hundreds of wives and concubines. And as is always the case, idolatry threatens to ruin everything. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Solomon’s Egyptian wife lives in her own house. The queen of Sheba hears about the wisdom and glory of Solomon and travels to see if the rumors are true… and they are. Everyone is blessed and happy for the time being. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

God warns Solomon that if Israel worships other gods, they will become a cautionary tale. Despite this warning, God’s promises remain true. And Solomon gives King Hiram 20 “cities” he doesn’t want. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Solomon gives a benediction to close the dedication of the temple followed by a ton of sacrifices. Rest is what the people want but can never seem to find. And God appears to Solomon again and makes some if/then statements. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Solomon continues his prayer of dedication for the temple. Forgiveness is going to be needed in all things. Word of the wonders of God will spread. And why we should ask God to be who He has always been. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Solomon gathers the elders and brings the Ark into the temple. The temple is great but not where God will finally dwell. Solomon gives a halfway decent speech but a really good prayer. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Solomon finishes decorates and furnishes the outside and inside of the temple. Water and bronze are everywhere. And the Gentiles being brought in is symbolized at the house of God. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! HWSS Regional Conference 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Solomon builds the temple. No iron tool was brought on site. Cherubim are freakier than you think. God is more interested in faithful worship than where He lives. And the temple pales in comparison to Solomon’s house. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Solomon prepares to build the temple. The king of Tyre was a friend of David and wants to be a friend to Solomon. A deal is struck involving cedar trees, food and olive oil as a massive workforce is assembled. And the exodus is nearing its conclusion. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad, Daniel and Erick are joined by the hosts of Theocast (Jon Moffitt & Justin Perdue) to discuss why Christmas is scandalous. We hope you enjoy this special episode. Merry Christmas! 1517 Christmas Album 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

We meet the men in Solomon’s royal cabinet and his twelve officers. The fame of his wealth and wisdom is starting to spread, but all the horses could be a problem. And Solomon is really into plants and animals. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

God asks Solomon what he wants from Him and after boasting about his father Solomon asks for wisdom. Sin is really put away when someone repents. And two prostitutes put Solomon’s wisdom to the test. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Solomon places restrictions on where Shimei can travel which ends badly for David’s old foe. Solomon makes a marriage alliance with the Pharaoh. And the new king has the order he should build things backward. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Adonijah makes a foolish request that costs him his life. Solomon expels Abiathar the priest. And Chad and Daniel say goodbye to Joab. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel say goodbye to David in this episode. Before his death, David tells Solomon to remain faithful to God but also gives him a hit list. David is a complicated figure and goes down as the best king Israel ever had. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

David makes Solomon king and the city shakes as the new king rides on David’s mule and sits on his throne. Joab senses a storm is coming. And Adonijah fears for his life and clings to horns on the altar. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel begin the book of 1 Kings in this episode. David is old and out of touch with what is going on in his kingdom. His son Adonijah, beings to set himself up as the next king and gets some important people to agree with him. But Nathan and Bathsheba have different plans. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel wrap up 2 Samuel in this episode. God is angry because David numbers the people (even though He told him to). David chooses between three punishments and puts himself in the hands of God. Jesus shows up and agrees further punishment will be deferred. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel continue to discuss David’s last words and then explore the list of his mighty men. Protect the lentils fields and kill a lion in a pit in the snow. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel continue to discuss a song of David and his role as the hymn writer of Israel. David gives all credit for his victories to God. David and his offspring are shown steadfast love forever. And the Lord lives. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel discuss a song of salvation by David. God is a dragon riding on an angel to save His beloved. Someone is righteous, is it David or his son… or both? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel discuss some stories from David’s past added to the end of the book. How will he deal with a famine in the land and a request from the Gibeonites to turn over 7 sons of Saul for execution? What happens when you come up with your own atonement solutions? And David’s men are pretty good at slaying giants. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

Amasa first. Joab plans to tear down a city to find Sheba but is convinced to do otherwise by a wise woman from Abel. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen. 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

David pardons his enemies (for now). Mephibosheth is overjoyed that David has returned but David misreads his intentions. And the tribes of Israel fight over who has more claim to the king as David remains silent. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen. 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

Two men race to tell David “Good News” he doesn’t want to hear. David falls apart mourning the death of Absalom. Joab rebukes David and issues a clear threat if he doesn’t pull himself together. David listens but replaces Joab as commander of his army. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

David and Absalom have their forces assembled for battle. David has three commanders and one of them isn’t someone you would expect. And David’s desire for Absalom to be spared isn’t enough to save his son from his long hair or Joab. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

Absalom receives opposing advice from Ahithophel and Hushai. David’s friend wins out and buys him some time. A woman hides messengers trying to reach David. And Ahithophel goes the way of Judas. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. The Christ Key Book 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

David believes an unlikely story from the mouth of Ziba. David is cursed by a man drunk with hate. And Absalom follows the council of the man esteemed by everyone, including David. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

David flees Jerusalem with his servants as Absalom approaches. David finds more loyalty among the gentiles than his own people. David’s top advisor has sided with Absalom, but David has one friend left who might be an answer to his prayers. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. The Christ Key Book 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

Absalom has great hair but still spends two years without seeing his father. He lights Joab’s field on fire to get an audience with David. Absalom gets a chariot and 50 men and begins to put a plan in place to steal the hearts of the people. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. The Christ Key Book 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube

Joab puts together a plan to trap David in his words and bring Absalom home. A wise and courageous woman tells David a very Cain and Able story and asked David to do something contrary to the law. It’s no parable of the prodigal son, but the gospel is in the mouth of an unlikely massager. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

Absalom waits two years and then puts together a plan to kill Amnon. It isn’t a good plan, but it gets the job done. David is watching his house fall apart while Absalom is on the run. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel discuss one of the most disturbing stories in the Old Testament. David’s house is starting to fall apart as his eldest son’s obsession with his half-sister leads to dark and terrible events. And Absalom begins to see his father as weak and foolish. 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

David morns everything Nathan told him about his son. David’s servants are concerned about him. David’s son dies and he has an unexpected response. And Solomon is born. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel hit pause on 2 Samuel to look at Psalm 51. David pleads with God for mercy, forgiveness, and a clean heart and says he will tell sinners everywhere about the steadfast love of his God. This is a beautiful Psalm of repentance and forgiveness. Have a listen. 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

God sends the prophet Nathan to confront David about his sin. Nathan tells a story about a poor man and a lamb and David condemns himself in his reaction. Sin is admitted and forgiveness is given in one of the great pictures of confession and absolution in the scriptures. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

Uriah won’t cooperate with David’s plan to cover up his sin, so he sends him back with a letter instructing Joab to make sure Uriah doesn’t survive the battle. Joab doesn’t follow the instructions, but still gets David what he wants. And David marries the wife of Uriah. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel discuss the beginning of the lowest part of David’s life. While his men are gone at war, David becomes idle, and watching a beautiful woman bathe starts a chain of terrible and sin-riddled events. 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

The king of the Ammonites dies, and David tries to deal kindly with his son, which is responded to with a grave insult. And David begins staying home while his men go out to fight. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

The 1517 Podcast Network is 3 years old! Chad Bird, Daniel Emery Price, Erick Sorensen, Scott Keith, and Caleb Keith sit down and have a conversation about scripture. Enjoy this special episode and please consider supporting the network. Donate to the Podcast Network A Field Guide to the Bible Podcast HWSS Las Vegas Regional Event

Some of David’s sons become priests. David remembers his promise to Jonathan and wants to show the kindness of God to someone from the house of Saul. The messiness of the church and the love of God are on full display. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

David sits before God and this is important. Asking God to keep His promises is a great way to pray. And David just keeps on winning. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Christ and the Christian Conference Regional Event in Las Vegas 1517 YouTube Donate

David decides he wants to build God a house, but God has plans to build a different kind of house from the line of David. And the Prophet Nathan is given a word by Jesus about Jesus to tell David. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Christ and the Christian Conference 1517 YouTube Donate

David attempts to bring the Ark to Jerusalem on a “new cart”, but high anthropology causes this to go very badly. A second attempt goes better and David dances wildly in the street to the disgust of one of his wives. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Christ and the Christian Conference 1517 YouTube Donate

David becomes king of Israel at 33 after a thrice anointing. Jerusalem is taken by David and there is some strange language about the blind and lame. More wives are taken, and more Philistines are defeated. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Christ and the Christian Conference 1517 YouTube Donate

David mourns the death of Abner and instructs his people to do the same. The people are all pleased with David, but some foolish men decide to remove Saul’s son from the throne by removing his head. They bring this news to David and he gives them their reward. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

After being accused of misconduct by his king, Abner goes to David with an offer too good to refuse. David wants his first wife back even though she is married to another man. And Joab lets revenge ruin everything. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

David makes an early and smart political move with men loyal to Saul. The commander of Saul’s army names one of Saul’s sons king. War games result in bloodshed and pursuit. And David grows stronger. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel discuss the meaning of lament and why we should embrace it while looking at David’s lament over the death of Saul and Jonathan. How does David want Israel to remember these men? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel begin the book of 2nd Samuel. Saul is dead and a rouge Amalekite takes credit for his death to David and his men. David’s response is remarkable and nothing like what this Amalekite is expecting. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Northwest Arkansas 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel wrap up the book of 1 Samuel. Saul and his sons go out to battle with the Philistines and we say goodbye to all of them. The Philistines desecrate the body of Saul and some men Saul rescued in the past have not forgotten it. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Northwest Arkansas 1517 YouTube Donate

David and his men return home to find they have been raided and all their families are gone. God says they should pursue and take everything back, but they’re going to need the help of a starving abandoned servant. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Northwest Arkansas 1517 YouTube Donate

Saul has to be convinced to eat after receiving news from the raised Samuel. The Philistines gather to attack Israel and David is among them. Some Philistines commanders are uncomfortable with the Hebrews in their ranks. David is sent back but not before a very strange conversation with the king. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Northwest Arkansas 1517 YouTube Donate

David leads violent raids from his new home with the Philistines. The king informs David that he must go with them to fight Israel. Saul is desperate and finds a Medium to raise Samuel from the dead. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Northwest Arkansas 1517 YouTube Donate

David and Saul speak for the last time. Grace is found in some unlikely words from David’s lips. God isn’t in all places in the same way. And David decides to relocate. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Northwest Arkansas 1517 YouTube Donate

David listens to Abigail. Nabal’s heart cannot handle the news of what has just happened. David “remembers” Abigail. And another opportunity to rid himself of Saul is placed in David’s lap. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Northwest Arkansas 1517 YouTube Donate

David provides protection to a foolish man’s flocks without being asked. The fool isn’t interested in rewarding David for this unrequested service, putting everyone who pees standing up in danger. But a woman named Abigail asks quickly to stop bloodshed. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Northwest Arkansas 1517 YouTube

David has a chance to kill Saul in a cave but cuts off the corner of his robe instead. David’s conscience is struck and gives his longest recorded speech as he tries to make peace with the mad king. And Saul has a few moments of clarity. Chad and Daniel discuss these things in this episode. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conferences 1517 YouTube Donate

A fugitive priest joins David’s company. David comes out of hiding to fight the Philistines. Jonathan meets with David one last time. And Saul is getting very close to his prey. Chad and Daniel discuss these things in this episode. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conferences 1517 YouTube Donate

David flees and finds refuge in a cave. Four hundred desperate men join up with him. And Saul visits the priest who helped David and the whole town suffers the wrath of the mad king. Chad and Daniel discuss these things in this episode. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conferences 1517 YouTube Donate

David flees and makes a stop at a priest’s house and through some clever and not so clever storytelling receives food and a notorious weapon from him. This is the very event Jesus will use later when accused of law-breaking by the Pharisees. Chad and Daniel discuss these things in this episode. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conferences 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel are joined by Erick Sorensen as well as the hosts of Theocast (Jon Moffitt, Jimmy Buehler & Justin Perdue) to discuss the implications of God becoming flesh. We hope you enjoy this special episode. Merry Christmas!

Jonathan struggles to believe that his father is trying to kill David. A test is agreed upon to determine Saul’s intentions. The king is angry, while David and Johnathon are heartbroken. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conferences 1517 YouTube Donate

Saul returns to madness and makes multiple attempts on David’s life. Michal helps David escape to Samuel. Saul is determined to track him down which results in a whole lot of prophesying. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conferences 1517 YouTube Donate

Saul tries to kill David multiple times without success. David declines an offer to marry Saul’s oldest daughter but then accepts the invitation to marry his younger, but there is a strange requirement attached to it. And Jonathan talks some temporary sense into his father. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conferences 1517 YouTube Donate

Saul seeks out more information about David’s family. Jonathan and David’s souls are knit together. Saul makes David the commander of his armies. And the women of Israel sing a song that increases Saul’s suspicion of David. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conferences 1517 YouTube Donate

It’s all David and Goliath in this episode. David arrives at the battlefield to check on his brother and is deeply offended by the insults of the Philistine Champion and the lack of faith in the Israelite army. David volunteers to fight Goliath but he isn’t doing it alone. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conferences 1517 YouTube Donate

Saul is struggling with an evil spirit, so David is called in to play the harp for him. Saul decides to keep David around him. And the Philistines have gathered for war again, but this time they have a very large man with them. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conferences 1517 YouTube Donate

Samuel and Saul separate after King Agag meets a violent end. God tells Samuel he has a new king for him to anoint. Samuel is worried about Saul, so God gives him a strange way to remove suspicion. And we finally meet David. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conferences 1517 YouTube Donate

God regrets but doesn’t regret like us. How are we to understand this? Samuel is angry with someone. And God is not pleased with Saul keeping the best livestock and King alive resulting in His rejection of Saul as king. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conferences 1517 YouTube Donate

Saul doubles down on his foolish oath, putting Jonathan in jeopardy. The people get their king out of his promise. Samuel gives Saul a mission from God, but Saul’s misplaced piety gets in the way again. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conferences 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel are joined by Erick Sorensen live from the Here We Still Stand Conference to record the long-missing episode 21 covering Genesis 15. 1517 Podcast Network Chad Bird’s New Book 1517 YouTube Donate  

Jonathan and his armor-bearer engage with a group of Philistines. God brings about a great confusion as battle breaks out. Saul discovers his son is missing. And a foolish oath from Saul results in forbidden eating. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup Chad Bird’s New Book 1517 YouTube Donate

There is a strange statement about Saul and one year. Saul’s son Johnathan defeats some Philistines, but a larger battle is on the horizon. Saul assembles the people to seek the Lord, but Samuel is late in arriving resulting in Saul taking things into his own hands. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup Chad Bird’s New Book 1517 YouTube Donate

Samuel gives a sort-of farewell address that contains a history lesson, stern warnings, and great promises. Why does Samuel make the people acknowledge he was a good leader? What are the righteous acts of God? And what does Old Testament confession and absolution look like? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup Chad Bird’s New Book 1517 YouTube Donate

The newly anointed King Saul is pulled from hiding and brought before the people. Some are skeptical of him but Saul’s moment to prove them wrong is fast approaching. Some Ammonites make some trouble and a foolish agreement. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup Chad Bird’s New Book 1517 YouTube Donate

Saul is anointed king and has an interesting interaction with some prophets. He heads home but doesn’t recount the whole story when asked. What does it mean that Saul becomes a different person? What does is the meaning of the proverb “Is Saul also among the Prophets?” Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup Chad Bird’s New Book 1517 YouTube Donate

We are introduced to the soon-to-be king Saul as he is on a hunt for his father’s donkeys. Things are not going well but his servant has heard of a man of God in the area. Samuel has been waiting to tell this tall and handsome Benjaminite more than where the missing animals are. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup Chad Bird’s New Book 1517 YouTube Donate

Israel is under attack from the Philistines again and this time it goes very differently. Samuel is growing old while his sons have grown apart from his ways. Israel rejects God and demands a king. And would Chad or Daniel look into the Ark today? 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 YouTube Donate

The Ark is returned to Israel, but a mistake is made that costs many lives. The Ark is moved to another town without any warnings. 20 years pass and Samuel addresses a familiar problem within Israel. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 YouTube Donate

God is in the temple of Dagon and things get interesting. Echoes of Egypt are ringing through the land of the Philistines. No one wants to be in the presence of the God of Israel. A solution involving strange golden images and milk cows and their calves is proposed and done. It’s Holy Saturday in the Old Testament. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 YouTube Donate

Israel suffers a defeat at the hands of the Philistines. The people make a foolish and uncounseled decision to bring the Ark into battle. The things spoken to Eli come to pass. And God goes into exile. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 YouTube Donate

The word of the Lord is infrequent but comes to Samuel at night. Eli isn’t the best priest but gives Samuel the right response to God. A hard word is given to Samuel to speak. And Eli isn’t as faithless as he sometimes seems. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Signup 1517 YouTube Donate

Samuel is growing before the Lord while Eli and his sons are growing in different ways. There are practices going within the priests that God is displeased with. And a prophet is sent to Eli to bring word of God’s rejection of his house. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

God remembers Hannah and she bears a son and names him Samuel. There are some interesting things about his name and the conversation she has with Eli as she dedicates him to the Lord. And Hannah prays a prayer previewing Mary’s Magnificat. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel begin the book of 1 Samuel in this episode. Elkanah’s barren wife Hannah finds herself full of anxiety and vexation. While loved by her husband, her co-wife regularly torments her. Hannah makes a unique vow. And a priest who has difficulty discerning between someone who is praying and someone who is drunk gives her some good news. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel wrap up the book of Ruth in this episode. Boaz responds to Ruth’s proposal and explains that there are some things to be taken care of before it can go forward. As things come to close we find Naomi becoming the focus of the story again and the name of a king is spoken. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Boaz breaks out the bread and wine and serves Ruth. He instructs his workers to leave grain behind for Ruth to gather. Naomi instructs Ruth to make a move in perusing Boaz that involves uncovering his “feet” and calling him a redeemer. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Naomi and Ruth return to Bethlehem at the time of the harvest where Ruth begins to glean in the fields of a man named Boaz. Why does Naomi change her name? How is she viewing God in all of this? And how far does Boaz go to care for Ruth?  Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel begin the book of Ruth in this episode. A famine hits Judah so a man takes his wife, Naomi, and two sons to Moab. He dies, and his sons marry Moabite women. The sons also die, and Naomi hears the famine is over decides to travel back to Bethlehem. She tells her daughters-in-law to go to their homes but Ruth refuses to leave her. Have a listen. 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel wrap up the book of Judges. Israel goes to war with the tribe of Benjamin after hearing what took place with the Levite and his concubine. Benjamin is wiped out except for 600 men and two bad solutions to the problem of those men not having wives are implemented. Judges is dark, but Ruth is coming. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel wrestle with one of the darkest and most heart-wrenching passages in the old testament. The depravity of man is on full display and we find that we need a priest who is not like us. Have a listen. 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

The men of Dan take Micah’s idols and Levite priest. Micah pursues them but quickly realizes he will not be returning home with what was stolen from him. The Danites attack the city of Laish, overcome it, rename it Dan, and set up the idols. And we are introduced to a different Levite who has an “unfaithful” concubine that runs away. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

A man named Micah steals silver from his mother and then returns it and starts a cult at his home. He upgrades from his “priest” son to a traveling Levite for hire who assures some spies from Dan as they seek out land to invade. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Chad and Daniel wrap up the life of Samson in this episode. Sin is everywhere. Betrayal is everywhere. But the Christ whom Samson foreshadows has the final word. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

The Philistines carry out a plan to capture Samson, but the jawbone of a donkey is weaponized to thwart it. Samson visits a prostitute and takes the gates of the city with him when he leaves. And we meet the woman he loves that will be his undoing. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Samson’s wedding goes side-ways and he presents a high-stakes wager involving an impossible riddle. He then lives up to his end of the deal in the most intimidating way possible resulting in tragedy for his wife and father-in-law. And a whole lot of fire-tails are put to use. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Manoah asks God to send the messenger back to speak with him. The messenger returns, and they quickly discover they have seen God. Samson is born, grows and is looking for a wife. And a pretty cool rabbit hole gets explored regarding Hagar and the name of God. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Jephthah gets in a conflict with the men of Ephraim resulting in a lot of bloodshed. Jephthah is followed by three Judges we don’t know much about other than their massive families. We are introduced to the mother of Samson and a messenger who is more than an angel. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Jephthah sends messengers to the king of Ammonites, who it turns out is not interested in peace or a history lesson. Jephthah makes an ill-advised vow to God before going into battle and then tragically fulfills it. Does God approve of this vow? Does Jephthah actually do what it seems to say he does? Where is Christ in all of this? Chad and Daniel spend eight extra minutes discussing all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Donate

Once again Israel ramps up its idolatry and God is not pleased and says He will not save them again and then does. How does law and gospel help us understand texts like this? When is God’s impatience a comfort to us? And we meet a warrior son of a prostitute named Jephthah. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate

Abimelech gets word of the drunken threats issued against him and plans an ambush. Zebul’s eyesight isn’t any better than his judgment. The wrath of Abimelech is thorough and includes a whole lot of salt. Jotham’s fable/prophecy comes full circle and Abimelech unsuccessfully tries to avoid what he sees as an embarrassing death legacy. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Paul & The Resurrection Book Donate

Gideon takes many wives and has a ton of children and one son named Abimelech from a woman who was not his wife. Gideon dies, and the people take their idolatry to the next level. Abimelech puts together a plan to seize power that involves killing all his brothers. And Gideon’s youngest son delivers a fable/prophecy to the leaders of Shechem. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate

Gideon makes a 2nd threatening promise and then follows through on both of them. We learn more about his family and what may be some additional motivation in these conflicts. The people start wanting a ruler and Gideon slips into compromise. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Freedom Conference in Stockholm Donate

Gideon gets some reassurance from an interpretation of a very strange dream. He and his reduced force go into battle with trumpets and jars. Why are all these victories so lopsided and how does Isaiah talk about this battle when speaking of the coming Christ? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! Hidden Streams Podcast Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Freedom Conference in Stockholm Donate

Gideon takes a group of men and destroys the altar of Baal. People want him to die but he gets a nickname instead. God has more for him to do but Gideon has some doubts and tests God with a fleece. When Gideon agrees to go to battle, God thinks he has too many men with him and comes up with a strange way of reducing the forces. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Freedom Conference in Stockholm Donate

To the surprise of no one, Israel engages in idolatry again and finds themselves oppressed by their enemies. Jesus calls Gideon to deliver the people but Gideon is hesitant and wants a sign. Bad things happen when you refuse to listen to God.  Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Freedom Conference in Stockholm Donate  

A song is sung by Deborah to cement what God has done in the history of Israel. Why does this song and others have an address to the enemies? Why is God’s interaction with creation so personal? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Freedom Conference in Stockholm Donate

Israel is in trouble again, so we are introduced to a prophetess judge named Deborah. A man named Barak is unwilling to go fight without her and so God will deliverer the people’s enemy into the hand of a woman, but which woman? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Freedom Conference in Stockholm Donate

Israel is becoming more and more pagan and God sells them to their enemies. A left-handed man has a short sword and a message from God for a fat king. And rest seems to be the thing everyone is after. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Donate

The children of Israel are on the fast-track to bondage. What is so tempting about foreign gods and why do the people turn to them so quickly? The cycle of idolatry, slavery, and deliverance is laid out and God shows Himself to be a good repenter. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Donate

Chad and Daniel start the book of Judges in this episode. What is behind the name of the book? How do the tribes of Isreal begin to set themselves up for failure? And a king has his thumbs and big toes cut off. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

Chad and Daniel wrap up the book of Joshua. There is a lot of talk about idolatry and the “good words” of God. Joshua dies but before he does he says his most famous words. Does “choose this day who you will serve” mean what we have come to think it means? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

The cities of refuge are set up and land is allotted to the tribe of Levi. God doesn’t let His promises “fall” but fulfills them all for everyone. How does God having one plan for both Jews and Gentiles shape our eschatology? And why does the building of an altar almost start a civil war? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk with Chad Bird about his Christmas/Communion hymn, The Infant Priest Was Holy Born. It's a conversation filled with rich theology and laughter. Merry Christmas!

People remain in the land and Israel uses them as forced labor. How did it happen and is this what God wanted? Certain tribes want more land and Joshua recommends a solution they are not completely comfortable with. We are introduced to a place called Shiloh and the word “subdue” reappears. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

There is a lot about Caleb in this episode. He is older but no less ready to take the land God has promised them. A strange promise is made involving marriage. Why does Caleb use the word “perhaps”? In God what has become of death? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

Chad and Daniel get from Joshua to Revelation and spend a lot of this episode talking about Armageddon and the return of Christ. Why does God leave things for Israel (and the church) to struggle against? The Promised Land is no new Eden, but a second Adam will come from it. All this is discussed. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

As kingdoms rise up against Joshua, we hear some language we’ve heard before concerning horses, chariots, and sand on the seashore. Why is God always stacking the odds against Israel? Were any of the cities in Canaan wanting to make peace? Is Israel the “good guys” and everyone else the “bad guys” in these accounts? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate to Giving Tuesday Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event

We find out what happens to the five kings trapped in a cave and Chad and Daniel spend quite a bit of time discussing violence and death in the Bible. Israel continues the campaign in Canaan and wins battle after battle. But a group of cities joins with an enormous city to fight against Joshua. All this is discussed. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Donate to Giving Tuesday

Five kings rise up against Gibeon and Israel rises to their defense. God gets all the credit for what happens in the battle and we are pointed back to the plagues of Egypt. Joshua asks the sun to stand still and it remains day until the battle is won. How are we to understand Joshua’s request and what does it mean that “no man moved his tongue against Israel.”? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Chad in Brighton Colorado Great Freedom Conference in Germany Donate

Joshua writes the law on tablets of stone and reads it to the people. Israel’s neighbors trick them into making a covenant with them in a strange way. How will Joshua deal with his promise when he discovers they have been deceived? What do we learn about God and how He keeps his promises? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Donate

Israel makes another attempt to overthrow the city of Ai and this time is successful. God confirms again that Joshua is His appointed leader. Everything is destroyed and something very unpleasant is done to the king of Ai that ends up pointing us to Jesus. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

This episode was recorded live at the Here We Still Stand conference. Chad and Daniel are joined by Erick Sorensen to discuss Psalms 135 and 136 and then take a look at 1 Corinthians 10. Have a listen!

Jericho has fallen but it isn’t all smooth sailing going forward. Someone has “broken faith” and all of Israel feels the consequences. Joshua is questioning everything. A process of elimination reveals the man responsible and the judgment is stern. Yet there is hope in words of Hosea and John the Baptist. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Live-Stream Signup Life of Christ Academy Class Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

Chad and Daniel continue discussing Joshua’s interaction with the Commander of the Lord’s army and why this is certainly Jesus. Israel is told they will take Jericho but the way they are to do it is very strange. What is going with the number 7 in the people’s instructions? How should we view the destruction of Jericho and difficult texts like it? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Live-Stream Signup Life of Christ Academy Class Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Germany Conference Donate

Fear strikes the hearts of the people who witness the crossing of the Jordan. Why does God command circumcision for a second time? What does the cross have to do with the Promised Land? There is an order of things established which the church still uses, and the commander of the LORD’S army shows up. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 30 Minutes in the New Testament 1517 Academy Class Great Freedom Conference in Germany Donate

Israel finally crosses the Jordan. God ensures that the people know He is with Joshua in the same way He was with Moses. What is significate about something taking three days? Chad and Daniel have a lot to say about the Jordan River and the role it plays in scripture. All this and more is discussed. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Chad in Oregon  Great Freedom Conference Hamburg, Germany Donate

Joshua decides to send out spies and we are introduced to a prostitute named Rahab. Why did the spies go to her house? How does she know about the God of Israel? Why does she lie to save the spies? What is significant about the way she will be saved from the coming war? Chad and Daniel discuss this and more. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Academy Course with Daniel and Erick HWSS Conference Donate

Chad and Daniel begin the book of Joshua in this episode. Moses is dead, and Joshua is about to lead the people into the promised land. How should we view Joshua? Is he a prophet, a general, a king? What does God mean when He says to be “strong and courageous”? And how is meditation different for the people of Israel? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

Chad and Daniel wrap up Deuteronomy and in doing so finish the Torah. There are blessings spoken to each tribe of Israel. Moses dies, and God buries him. And Joshua is full of the Spirit and wisdom as he begins to lead. Moses is unique in the scriptures but it’s time to say goodbye to him. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network  HWSS Conference Donate

God gives Moses some bad news, Joshua is commissioned to lead, and Moses sings a song that will remain with Israel forever. Why do things go badly so quickly after Moses is gone? What promises are in the song of Moses? And why is God’s concern for His name very good news? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network  HWSS Conference Donate

The promise made to Abraham is for the whole world but neither the world nor Israel believe it. Idolatry is always the biggest issue to God. God says the word is very near. What does this mean and why does Paul quote it later in Romans? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

The words of the law are to be written on stones. Why is iron not allowed to be used when building the altar? Why does God love feasts and parties? There are a lot of ways to become accursed. And we see just how accursed and sinful Christ had to become. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

Why are Israelites told to say, “my father was a wandering Aramean” and why is it significant? God institutes offerings to remind the people who the land belongs to. God tells the people to invite outsiders to celebrate with them. If Israel was evangelistic in the beginning, what changed over time? And God makes a statement about his people that Peter will take to the church. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

God puts some interesting laws in place regarding the first year of marriage, loaning money, kidnapping, and skin conditions. God is concerned with how Israelites treat each other in very practical ways. Someone is not allowed to die for someone else’s sins and that has radical implications for the work of Christ. Chad and Daniel discuss all this and more. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network  HWSS Conference Donate

Things get strange if a man accuses his new wife of not being a virgin and it turns out God is not a fan of lying. There are a lot of punishments that the law allows but rarely seem to be carried out. Why is a law against marrying your father’s wife even necessary? What happens if a runaway slave comes to Israel? Chad and Daniel discuss these things and more. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

Chad and Daniel have to deal with a bunch of odd things in this episode. What if someone wants to marry a captive woman? How does inheritance work when you have sons from multiple wives? How bad does a son have to be before he is stoned? What do we do with strange laws and how does a body hanging from a tree help us understand? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

God instructs Israel to set up cities of refuge to protect people from revenge killings. Clever land stealing is prohibited and rules for witnesses in trials are set up. God has some things to say about warfare, fear, and Chaplains. And what does Israel do in the case of unsolved murders? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

The fact that Israel has no king sets them apart from other nations but God knows the people will demand one eventually. What are the rules God makes for choosing a king? What does He require a king to do? How does this play out in the history of Israel? A true king and prophet is coming and He is like Moses and yet not like Moses at all. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

God is concerned with justice so He puts rules in place for Judges. How does the belief in ONE God separate Israel from the rest of the world? Why were early Christian called atheists? Why is the penalty for proven idol worship so severe? Why is there so much capital punishment in the law of God? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

God says there shouldn’t be “poor” people but then tells the people how to treat the poor. What is going on there? What is the sabbatical year and what does it and voluntary servitude tell us about the freedom we’ve been given in Christ? The people of God have to act with haste but a time is coming when that will no longer be the case. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Become A Supporter

God tells the people not to do certain things for the sake of the dead and to refrain from eating different animals. Why does God command these things? What does grief have to do with this? How do we reconcile these things we Christian freedom? How do we respond to those who would seek to place Christians back under the law? Should we “unhitch” from the Old Testament? Well, that depends on what you mean. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Become A Supporter

God says not to trust people or prophets if their words don’t line up with what God has spoken. But what if they perform signs and wonders? Does that validate what they say? Is the revelation God has given sufficient? Why is God so harsh with idolatry and why does His judgment seem to extend so far? How does this point us to Christ? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

God tells the people to destroy all the worship places in the land He has given to Israel. What exactly is He doing in this command? What is He preserving by destroying these other things? How does God placing His name in the Tabernacle point to Jesus and the Trinity? The people are reminded not to consume blood and God condemns the sacrifice of children. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Become A Supporter

God reminds His people that He does not wink at sin. Why is it so important for us to remember all the things God has done in scripture? How do we participate in these stories now? Is it ever ok to read yourself into the Old Testament? God says the Promised Land will be different than Egypt in an interesting way. God puts forward a blessing and a curse based on hearing His word. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

God makes sure that Israel understands why He destroyed certain nations and why He gave them the promised land. Is the Old Testament about works while the New Testament is about grace? What does God mean that people are stubborn and stiff-necked? Is there anything more stubborn than sinners? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Chad’s Academy Course HWSS Conference Donate

God explains that He has humbled Israel for their own good. How should we view the discipline of God? What does it mean that man cannot live by bread alone? What does it mean to “bless the Lord’? Why is God careful about what He gives us? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Christian History Almanac Chad Bird Academy Course HWSS Conference Donate

How does the present way the Israelites speak of the exodus help us with how we understand our salvation? How do we deal with the judgment of God on entire nations of people? God tells the people not to fear but also not to get proud and something strange about a hornet. How is idolatry the cause of all kinds of misery? Chad and Daniel talk about all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF Minneapolis Academy Class With Chad Donate

Chad and Daniel start chapter 6 of Deuteronomy. God tells the people to listen and to teach the word of God. What is the significance of the language of milk and honey? What does this and crossing the Jordan have o do with baptism? What does it mean that God is one? Why does God say not to put Him to the test? All of this is discussed. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF Minneapolis Christian History Almanac Support The Podcast

Chad and Daniel continue discussing the “Ten Commandments”. What does it mean to take the Lord’s name in vain? What does it mean to “keep” the Sabbath? What does coveting have to do with Eve in Eden? Israel is surprised that God speaks to them and they don’t die. What is the motivation behind the “10 Commandments"? All of this is discussed. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF Minneapolis Christian History Almanac Donate

God explains what His name means and contrasts Himself with every false god. Do the “10 Commandments” apply to Christians? Is “10 commandments” the right way to view these words from God? Should the church “unhitch itself” from the old testament? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Become A Supporter

We are told to fear God. Does that mean we are to live our whole life being afraid of God or is something else going on? What is the difference between listening to God and obeying Him? What is the connection between the fire at Sinai and the New Testament Pentecost? What prophecy is given in the prohibition to make images of God? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Upside-Down Spirituality Book Donate

Moses continues addressing the people. He recounts how God has fought for Israel and how he pleaded with God a final time to let him enter the promised land. Why does Moses think he can change God’s mind and how does he try to do it? Who does Moses blame for God’s denial of his request? How does Moses talk about the law and why does he think it’s important for the nation? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Donate

Moses recounts wandering around the wilderness for 38 years. God puts prohibitions on who Israel is allowed to engage in conflict with. Why is God good to the children of Esau? What does God’s gifting nature to other nations tell us about Him? What does it mean for God to hate someone? What is going on with nations of giant people? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Donate

Moses recounts the people's refusal to trust God when the report comes back from the promised land. A crazy accusation is made against God. Moses reminds the people how God has acted as a Father to them and carried them along. Why do we refuse to trust the promises of God? Why are we so forgetful of His faithfulness? Is it a good thing when God gives people what they want? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Become A Supporter

Chad and Daniel begin the journey through Deuteronomy. After some introduction to the book, we see Moses start addressing the second generation of Israel and take a shot at those who came before them for the journey taking so long. Why is the Holy Land Holy? Who does it belong to? Why does Moses appoint Judges? Why is showing partiality so frequently spoken against? All this and more is discussed in this first episode in Deuteronomy. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Academy CHF City Events Become A Supporter

Chad and Daniel wrap up Numbers. Cities of refuge are established. There are rules and commands for “blood redeemers.” What does the Old Testament concept of being a brother tell us about Jesus. What is going on with commanded polygamy? All this is discussed as Numbers comes to an end. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Law & Gospel In Action Pre-Order Upside-Down Spirituality Pre-Order Become A Supporter

What does the common old testament phrase “before the Lord” really mean? God is everywhere, but is He everywhere in the same way? Why does Moses insert a travel log toward the end of Numbers? God commands that all the false gods and worship sites be destroyed before they settle in a land. And we are introduced to the phrase “a thorn in your side.” Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Support The Podcast

Moses is going to die soon, but first the Israelites must go to war with Midianites. Many people are killed, including woman and children, as well as Balaam. How are we supposed to understand battles like this? What is all this judgment and death pointing to? Texts like this are hard but Chad and Daniel do their best to get you to the cross of Christ. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Support The Podcast

Chad and Daniel discuss the feast days and calendar of Israel. Why does God give people days to observe? What does it mean to participate in holy days then and now? Moses instructs the people on making oaths and being a people who do what they say. How does this fit with what Jesus says about making oaths? Does God want us to trap Him with His own words? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 YouTube Support The Work

Chad and Daniel discuss the purpose of genealogies and how the promised land relates to Eden, the great commission and the new heavens and new earth. Why are the Levites scattered throughout the land? What happens when a man dies and he has no sons to inherit his possessions? Moses cannot enter the promised land, so who will lead the people when he is gone? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Become A Supporter

Balaam gives his final oracle. He speaks of a star and scepter rising out of Israel in the future. How do Jesus and perhaps the wise men from the east fit into this? The men of Israel start marrying the woman of Moab and worshiping their gods. God is not pleased and Phinehas, the grandson of Aaron, responds in a shocking and bloody way. Chad and Daniel discuss all this and more. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Here We Still Stand Conference CHF City Events Support The Podcast

Balaam has Balak build seven altars to make sacrifices on before he goes to speak for God. Balak is not pleased with the word that Balaam gives him and decides to repeat the cycle two more times. Why seven altars? Is Balaam operating in faith or fear? Does God put true things in the mouths of false prophets? Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Donate

We are introduced to a strange character named Balaam. Out of fear of their numbers, king Balak summons Balaam to curse Israel. Balaam asks God twice if he should go. God is angry and sends an angel to stand in Balaam’s way. Balaam’s life is saved by his talking donkey. It’s a very odd and funny passage, Chad and Daniel discuss it all. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate

Israel comes to Edom and requests to travel through their land. The king of Edom refuses and threatens them. Israel moves on and Aaron dies on a mountain where the office of the high priest is transferred to his son. Moses is likely the last remaining person that left Egypt. Israel wins two battles on their way to the promised land. Chad and Daniel discuss all this and more. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Support The Podcast Numbers 21 Live From HWSS

Miriam dies and is buried. A lot of time has passed and most of the generation that left Egypt has died but that hasn’t stopped the people from complaining. There is no water and Moses and Aaron are again accused of bringing the people into the wilderness to die. God tells Moses to speak to a rock to bring forth water. Moses is angry with the people and strikes the rock twice with his staff. God tells Moses he will not enter the promise land. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Here We Still Stand Conference Become A Supporter

It's almost Christmas! And that means 40 Minutes in the Old Testament and 30 Minutes in the New Testament are coming together again. Daniel, Chad, and Erick take a look at the 2nd chapter of Matthew and the passages he cites from Micah and Hosea. Bethlehem is blessed and God will call His Son out of Egypt. How are we to understand these things and why should they increase our joy? Have a listen and a merry Christmas! 1517 Podcast Network Here We Still Stand Conference Support The Podcast O Come Emmanuel Available at Communion Arts

Chad and Daniel discuss why God commands a certain sacrifice involving an unblemished red heifer. Why does the color matter? Why do the ashes matter? What does all of this have to do with sin and death? How does the new testament connect all this to Jesus and a sacramental application of His work? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Here We Still Stand Conference Become A Supporter

The people are now angry with Moses and Aaron and come up with a very old Adam reason that everything is Moses’ fault. Moses prays but God has had enough and strikes the people with a plague. Aaron runs down into the middle of death to stand between the wrath of God and the people. And a strange test involving staffs is done resulting in something that the church has connected to the nativity. Chad and Daniel talk about all of this. 1517 Podcast Network Here We Still Stand Conference Support The Podcast

A rebellion is organized against Moses. His response is both sorrow and anger. We see the difference between power and authority. Somebody has gone too far and God is going to decide who it is. The rebels won’t go to Moses and make insane statements about the goodness of Egypt. A contest is entered and the earth swallows some sinners. Chad and Daniel talk about all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Become A Supporter

God wants everyone to experience forgiveness and sets up ways for the non-Jews to come in. Where are examples of this happening elsewhere in the Bible? There is a certain kind of sin that stands above others. Is it sinning intentionally or is it something else? The Law doesn’t budge on sin as a man is stoned for breaking the Sabbath. Tassels are sown on the edges of everyone’s garments and there is quite a bit going on there. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Become a Supporter

God forgives Israel but there are pretty heavy consequences for their rebellion. In what way is Numbers 14 a better example of the sinfulness of man than Genesis 3? What does God mean that He has been tested 10 times? God says Caleb and Joshua are the only adults that will enter the promised land. Some of the men try to redeem themselves and it doesn’t go well. But God still makes promises to their children. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 30 Minutes In The New Testament Here We Still Stand Conference Donate

God asks “How long will the people reject Him?” Moses argues that the name of God will be defamed if He destroys the Jews and in a very Christ-like moment intercedes for those trying to kill him. What does the boldness of Moses and other prayers in the Bible teach us about prayer? Are we allowed to pray very human prayers? Chad and Daniel discuss this in this episode. Have a listen! Here We Still Stand Conference 1517 Podcast Network Donate So You Wanna Go Back To Egypt?

Spies are sent out to check out the land God has promised them. It is everything God promised but the people who live there are enormous. Caleb wants to go in and take it but the rest of the spies are terrified and begin speaking against Moses and Aaron. And the people make a plan to go back to Egypt. Chad and Daniel talk about all of it. Have a listen! Here We Still Stand Scandalous Stories Book Donate 1517 Podcast Network

This is a live recording from the 2018 Here We Still Stand Conference. Chad and Daniel are joined by guests Erick Sorenson and Michael Heiser to discuss Numbers 21:4-9. The people are complaining and God brings judgment in the form of deadly serpents. The cure is to have a bronze snake put on a pole. Why is this happening and how does it point to Christ and explain John 3:16? They talk about it in this special episode. Have a listen! Here We Still Stand 30 Minutes In The New Testament Scandalous Stories Book Naked Bible Podcast 1517 Podcast Network

Miriam and Aaron get a little big for their britches and speak against Moses. What does this have with Moses’ Cushite wife and the fact that others are prophesying? God isn’t pleased with this at all and acts swiftly. God makes an important distinction between Moses and other prophets and Miriam becomes leprous. The one sinned against intercedes for the transgressor and God responds in mercy. Chad and Daniel talk about all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Donate

The “riff-raff” start complaining about the food situation in the wilderness and the people start demanding meat. What was mana like? Was it really that bad? Moses gets frustrated and asks God to kill him. God refuses and appoints 70 elders to help him instead. And God gives the people an insane about of quail as a strange form of judgment. Chad and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Live-Stream Donate

Israel is marching through the wilderness led by a cloud of fire. We get some information about the instruments used in worship. Why are trumpets blown over certain sacrifices? How is worship a sort of time traveling? Moses asks an unlikely man to go with them on their journey to the promised land. And just as things seem to be going well, the people start complaining. Chad and Daniel talk about all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Livestream Donate

Chad and Daniel discuss the Levites becoming a living sacrifice and how it relates to what Paul says later in Romans 12. What are the implications of being part of the priesthood of all believers? They discuss the Old Testament saints writing things they didn’t fully understand. Some men become ritually unclean and are unable to celebrate the Passover and Moses goes to God for a solution. God shows His desire for people to be able to participate in His promises. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate HWSS Livestream

Chad and Daniel talk about the significance of hair in the Bible. They explore one of the best benedictions in scripture. Is this Aaron’s benediction or God’s? What are the Trinitarian implications in this blessing? They discuss why certain passages are well known and the power of the spoken word of God. Have a listen!

Chad and Daniel tackle one of the stranger texts in the Old Testament. When a husband suspects his wife of adultery a ritual is put forth to find out the truth. It involves drinking dirt and ink and a curse. What is going on here? Why would God set something like this up? How does the way Jesus handles accusations of adultery help us with this text? They then move on and discuss the Nazirite Vow. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF Hattiesburg 

Chad and Daniel discuss the role of priests, Levites and moving of the temple. What is the connection between the Levites and the Passover? Why is the language of "firstborn" so significant in scripture? What does this tell us about the priesthood of all believers? And how do they end up at the parable of the Good Samaritan? Have a listen? 1517 Podcast Network CHF Hattiesburg HWSS Live-Stream 

Chad and Daniel begin the book of Numbers. They talk about what to expect as they work through this book. Why does Israel number their warriors? What does this have to do with the church militant and church triumphant? How does the beginning of Numbers point to the incarnation? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF Hattiesburg

Chad and Daniel wrap up the book of Leviticus. It seems like a strange ending but there are things to learn. How did the end of this book play out in the early church? How do they end up at Ananias and Sapphira? Thanks for joining us for this book and get ready for Numbers! 1517 Podcast Network CHF Hattiesburg

Chad and Daniel are back after being on the road for a few weeks! In this episode they discuss the Year of Jubilee, everything it is pointing to and how it's all about Jesus. They then discuss the threats, consequences and promises of God. What happens when we reject God and disregard His promises? Exactly how long will God work to bring His people back? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF Hattiesburg 

A man verbally murders God and is put to death. How does this point us to Christ? The need for witnesses is established. Does an eye for an eye really make the whole world blind? The good news that God doesn't just declare us "not guilty." There is a sabbath for the land every seven years and every fifty years everything resets. Chad and Daniel talk about all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF New Jersey CHF Hattiesburg 

Chad and Daniel wrap up their discussion about the Old Testament feast days. What is the feast of trumpets? Why is everyone told to do nothing? How does the day of atonement work? There is a lot of talk about worship, church and living water in this episode. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF New Jersey CHF Hattiesburg

Chad and Daniel discuss how sanctification and holiness have always been a gift from God. Can you drive God out and lose accesses to the gift of sanctification? They then begin a conversation about Israel's calendar and Holy days. The Sabbath, The Passover, Feast of Firstfruits and Feast of Weeks are all discussed. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF New Jersey CHF Hattiesburg

Chad and Daniel spend a lot of time talking about death, how the people of Israel viewed it and what changed once Jesus arrived. Priests have very strict rules about who they can marry and what makes them unclean. But the true and great High Priest does things very differently. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF New Jersey CHF Hattiesburg

Chad and Daniel spend some time talking about what the Bible says about tattoos. Does Daniel need to repent immediately? Is there any crossover between laws for Jewish and non-Jewish Christians? Why was the Holy Land Holy? Why did the land vomit out its former inhabitants? It's an interesting episode. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF New Jersey CHF Hattiesburg 

Chad and Daniel discuss the laws for gleaning and taking care of the poor and strangers and how this plays out in other places in scripture even leading to the preservation of the line of Christ. What is the ultimate purpose of God choosing the nation of Israel? What does that tell us about the Israel of the Church? What does it mean to not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Here We Still Stand Conference CHF New Jersey CHF Hattiesburg

Chad and Daniel go into more detail discussing the 18th chapter of Leviticus. What does it mean to uncover someone's nakedness? Is there such a thing as casual sin? Why are there rules for sexual engagement at all? How is love the heart of the law? Why does the god Molech come up in the list of sexual prohibitions? How does the sacrificial nature of love help us in all of this? Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF New Jersey CHF Hattiesburg Here We Still Stand Conference

"The life is in the blood." Chad and Daniel spend a bunch of time discussing this crucial verse. What does it say about the physicality of redemption and atonement, the gift nature of blood itself and why does location matter? They then move on and begin discussing the rules for sexual engagement and the nature and harmfulness of sin. It's an interesting episode. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network The Sinner/Saint Devotional 

Chad and Daniel discuss The Day of Atonement and why this day not only applied to people but places and things as well. Blood, goat demons, flags, and idolatry are addressed. Yes, goat demons. Spiritual adultery vs spiritual prostitution. And what the banner of the church is. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Sinner/Saint Devotional CHF North Dakota

God has some things to say about sex in relation to idolatry. At the heart of everything is the day of atonement. What is going on in the use of two different goats? How does God send sins away? What is at the heart of forgiveness? How does vertical forgiveness result in horizontal forgiveness? Chad and Daniel discuss it all. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF North Dakota The Sinner/Saint Devotional

It's all about being unclean this week. Bodily discharge, childbearing, and leprosy are discussed. Why are men and women treated differently? Why does which sex your child is result in longer uncleanness? Why is Daniel so triggered by leprosy? What do Pastors have to do with any of this?And how does all of it point us to Jesus? Chad and Daniel discuss it all. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF North Dakota  

Chad and Daniel tackle the dietary rules for Israel. Why are some animals clean and others unclean? Is it health? Is it pagan association? Is there any real reason at all? What does it have to do with holiness? And what does God declaring all things clean tell us about the New Covenant? They talk about all this and more. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF North Dakota  

God is showing up with fire in this episode. Chad and Daniel discuss fire in the Bible and it's consuming nature. Two young priests get the holiness of God wrong and it goes very badly. Why do we think if God showed up in power that would be enough for us? Turns out what God says is holy, is holy and what He has not, is not... including all of us. Have a listen! CHF North Dakoda Here We Still Stand 1517 Podcast Network

Chad and Daniel quickly move through chapter 7 and get into chapter 8 of Leviticus. What is a "free will" offering? What is the significance of the ordination of Priests? Blood from head to toe? What is going on with anointing oil and Aaron's beard? What does all this tell us about the priesthood of all believers? Everything is coming up sacramental. Have a listen!

Chad and Daniel talk about the word "Law" or "Torah" in the old testament and why understanding it matters. How is holiness contagious? What is Jesus really doing when he heals people? How is Jesus both Word and Sacrament and how is that consistent with the old testament? Sanctification hasn't changed any more than God has. Have a listen!

What does Leviticus have to say about sacramental nature of the sacrificial system? How does it show us God's desire that everyone be forgiven regardless of who they were? What about those who were not Jews? How does having only one God and how He is described draw people in? Leviticus says a lot about being made right with God, but what about making thing right between two people? Chad and Daniel talk about all this and more. Have a listen! www.christholdfast.org

Chad and Daniel explore how God has made a way to deal with sin. What is going on in the Old Testament sin offering? What is it pointing to? What about sins you don't know are sins? Why hedging your bets on Jesus and anything else is a bad idea. And of course, they end up in the book of Hebrews again. Have a listen!

Peace offerings, fat, and blood. That's what Chad and Daniel are talking about this week. They discuss why God asks that offerings be done a certain way and explore the common thread running through Isaiah, the Psalms into the life of Jesus. Grab a fork and knife, God created you to eat! Check it out!

What is with all the different kinds of offerings? Why is the grain offering significant? Chad and Daniel talk about this and it's connection to holiness and the Lord's Supper. Also, what's the deal with salt in the Bible? Listen and find out! 

Chad and Daniel start digging into Leviticus. How has God provided a way for everyone to have their sins forgiven? How do old testament passages color in our view of atonement? and what does Leviticus have to do with Jesus clearing out the temple? They talk about it all. Have a listen!

It's time to move on to the book of Leviticus but before they dig in, Chad and Daniel spend some time talking about the themes of Leviticus and why they matter more than many people think and how the concept of sacrifice is nothing new to us. It's probably far more interesting than you think. Have a listen!

Chad and Daniel make a sprint to the end of Exodus and wrap the book up. There is much about the impact of receiving God's mercy and grace and why work is good. The story of Exodus is really the story of creation and God dwelling with His people. We hope you have enjoyed the journey.

Chad and Daniel talk a bunch about the glory of God and the theology of the cross as they look at Moses' interaction with God that leaves his face glowing. Where else do we see something like this? How have we misunderstood this passage? Is the Gospel greater than the Law? They talk about all this and more. Have a listen!

It's Christmas! And that means 40 Minutes in the Old Testament and 30 Minutes in the New Testament are coming together again. Daniel, Chad, and Erick tackle the song of Mary recounted in the first chapter of Luke's Gospel. There is a lot going on in these 10 verses and the guys have a lot of fun taking it apart. Have a listen and Merry Christmas!

Chad and Daniel get into a discussion about the theology of the cross as seen in the interaction between God and Moses. Moses wants to see God's face and glory but God will only show him His backside and goodness. How do we reconcile one of the most seemingly contradictory text's in the Bible and if we saw God's face, what would it look like? It's all in this episode. Check it out.

Chad and Daniel talk about "the great sin" and how God views idolatry as adultery throughout the Old Testament. God has separated Himself from the people and Moses argues that holiness is at stake. The guys bunny trail for a bit in Revelation before coming back around to the Christ-like work of Moses trying to restore the people's relationship with God. Check it out!

Chad and Daniel discuss the funniest passage in the old testament followed by a very difficult one. Moses questions Aaron about the golden calf. Aaron lies. God offers mercy but not everyone takes it. What does God's reaction to Isreal's idolatry tell us and where are Christ and the gospel in all of this? They talk about these things and more in this episode. Check it out!

Before Moses smashes the 10 commandments and makes the people drink their idol, he has a strange discussion with God. Can you change God's mind? How do we appeal to God? How is Moses not only a type of the Law but also a type of Christ? Chad and Daniel are talking about all of those things in this episode. Check it out! 

Chad and Daniel are back in Exodus. Since everyone is religious at heart the people corner Aaron in Moses' absence and demand a God to worship. Gold is pulled off the ears of the people and the most famous idol in the Bible is fashioned. It's an odd yet common thing to have the right God's name but the wrong god altogether. There is a lot to talk about in these 6 verses. Have a listen!

This podcast was recorded live Here We Still Stand Conference in San Diego, California. Chad Bird, Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorenson discuss Isaiah 61 and Luke 4. The guys had a blast recording this. Have a listen! 

Chad and Daniel talk about the temple tax, why it was instituted and what Jesus says about it later. How do all the things going on in the tabernacle serve to comfort us now? A couple of guys with odd names are given the gift of being craftsmen and why does more talk of the Sabbath come in here? They discuss all of that in this episode. Have a listen!  

Chad and Daniel talk about the ordination of the priests and how holiness is transferred and why it's important. Do just people need this or is there more to it than that? What is packed into the promise of God being "your God?" And what is going on with all the incense? All that and more in this episode. Have a listen!

What's up with casting lots and other things like that? Why is the name of God placed on priest's foreheads? How do Chad and Daniel end up in the book of Revelation? Plus a bonus bunny trail about how Apostles are called. Have a listen!

What is the purpose of the ornateness of the tabernacle? What is going on with everything the priests and high priest have wear? How do all of these things point to Christ, the cross, and our redemption? Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk about these things and more in this episode. Have a listen!

This episode spends most of the 40 minutes talking about the veil. What was it's duel purpose? Why was it torn from top to bottom at Christ's death? What was being fulfilled? What to baptism and the Lord's Supper have to do with it? Chad and Daniel bounce around Exodus to the gospels to Hebrews to get the answers. Have a listen!

It's a whole lot about trees, light and Holy Spirit this week. Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price take a closer at the lampstand and discuss the sevenfold Spirit of God and God's use of trees through the scriptures. Jesus says He is the light of the world. How does that statement fit in with all of this? It's an interesting episode. Have a listen!

Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price continue talking about the Bread of the Presence. What does it have to do with the Lord's supper, the Trinity and Holiness? They also discuss the name of God and begin looking at a tree bearing the fruit of light. Check it out. 

Get ready for the Ark of the Covenant! Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk a lot about the construction of the Ark and what God is pointing to in it. They then discuss the theme of exile and return in the Bible and end with some thoughts on the Bread of the Presence. Check it out!

A whole lot about the tabernacle. What does this tell us about the incarnation and even the Lord's Supper? How does the Apostle John condense all of this down to one verse? What is holiness and how does a person, thing, time or space become holy? Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk about all this and more in this episode. Check it out!

Plagues of hornets, building altars, establishing the offices of priest and prophet and the book of the covenant. Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk about all these things before getting to the main point at the end... and it's bloody and glorious. Check it out!

Don't be a bad witness. Don't take a bribe. Take care of the poor. Help the one who hates you. Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk about these instructions and how we love to apply the law to everyone but ourselves. But after a ton of Law we hear about an Angel with God's name in Him who can forgive. Who is He? Listen and find out! 

There is a lot about crime and punishment in this episode. Some of these rules seem odd but there may be more going on in them than you think. Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk about the defense of the vulnerable, an eye for an eye and why once the law is given rules for punishment had to follow. Check it out!

The 10 Commandments may be in the rearview mirror but God isn't done speaking. Two kinds of fear? Instructions for altars. What is worship really about? Everything is religious? Rules for Old slavery. Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price begin sorting through what God says following the 10 commandments in this episode. Check it out!

Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price finish up the 10 Commandments. They spend a lot of time talking about the Sabbath and why it contains almost as many words as the rest of the commandments put together. Most the the remaining commandments are in the negative (you shall not) but is there a positive flip-side to them? They talk about these things and more in this episode. Check it out!

It's time for the ten commandments! Well, it's time for the first two anyway. What does it mean to have no other God's before God's own face? Are all images forbidden no matter what? What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain? Is God really jealous? Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk about all these things. There may be more going on in the first two commandments than you think and some things not going on that you thought were. Check it out!

Mount Sinai is a freaky place. Darkness, thunder, lightening and threats of death. What are the differences between Sinai and Calvary? Moses brings the words from God to the people. We know them as the 10 commandments but is that the best way to understand them? Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk about all this and more in this episode.

Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk about the importance of calendars and geography for the Jews. Moses is a one-man court and his father-in-law doesn't think that is wise. And God recaps what He has done with some awesome and poetic language. Check it out!  

Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk about the Israelites being attacked by Amalek. What's up with Moses having to keep his arms outstretched with the Staff of God? We see one non-Israelite attack and another convert. What does this say about the vision of God for His people. They talk about it all and a little about missionary dating. Check it out!

The people of Israel are thirsty and they're not happy about it. Moses thinks his life is in danger and the people are all about testing God. It's water from rocks, putting God to the test and donuts this episode. Check it out!

It's all bread from heaven in this episode! Well, actually there is a massive detour in the wilderness of sin. Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price end up all over the New Testament before bringing it all back around to God providing food for a bunch of his grumbling children. It's an interesting episode but you may just like it! 

Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk about how the Israelites (and us) struggle to be free. The faithfulness of God is shown again as they find themselves in need of water and God does something odd but very crucified to provide it. Check it out! 

Get ready to sing! In this episode Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price take a look the Song of the Sea sung by Moses and the people of Israel. There is much to talk about. The Lord as a warrior. Singing our identity. Instruments in worship and lots more. Check it out! 

This episode is soaking wet! It's all about crossing the red sea, the violence and peace of baptism and the theme of seas in the Bible. Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price hit all these things as they finish up chapter 14 of Exodus. Check it out! 

Grab the bones of Joseph it's time to leave Egypt! A pillar of cloud and fire, a pursuing angry army and a God who says "Be still and watch this!" Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk about all of it in this episode. Check it out! 

It's the final episode on the Passover. Consecration, baptism, unbroken bones and an incarnation rabbit hole. Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk about all these thing in relation to the passover. Check it out!

Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price are still digging into the passover. It's all blood, lambs and unleavened bread in this episode but God is about to deliver His people. Have a listen!

Gird up your loins! In this episode Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price talk about the final act God will preform to convince Pharaoh to let the Hebrews go. They also look back at the previous plagues through the lens of Christ and the cross. Have a listen!

Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price continue talking about the plagues God sends on Egypt. Lice, boils, flies, locusts, hail, death of livestock and darkness. They cover it all on their way to the final move God makes to deliver His people. Check it out! 

The plagues are upon us! Chad and Daniel only get through the first two but spend some time talking about the reversal of good creation and why God sends the plagues He does. The Nile is turned to blood and frogs are everywhere in this episode. Check it out!

It's almost time for the plagues but before they get there Moses brings up his poor speech again and God talks about the hardening of Pharaoh's heart. Uncircumcised lips? Making Moses as God? Chad and Daniel talk about all that and more in this episode. Check it out!

Chad and Daniel continue in Exodus and talk about the honest and somewhat shocking way Moses and other figures in scripture talk to God, the name God gives Himself and the monergistic promise of the Exodus from Egypt. Check it out!

Chad and Daniel give some final thoughts on the circumcision of Moses' son before moving on to he and Aaron's first encounter with Pharaoh which doesn't go well by any standards and results in further suffering for the Hebrew people. Have a listen!  

Chad and Daniel discuss Moses getting ready to go back to Egypt, foreshadows of things Christ will ultimately do, Zipporah circumcising their son to save Moses' life and somehow Jonah comes up. Check it out!

40 Minutes in the Old Testament and 30 Minutes in the New Testament have come together for the Christ Hold Fast Christmas Special! Join Daniel Emery Price, Chad Bird and Erick Sorensen as they talk about their favorite Christmas hymns and take a look at the prophecies concerning the birth of Jesus from the book of Isaiah. Have a listen and Merry Christmas!

Chad and Daniel wrap up Moses' conversation with God. Compulsion and striking with miracles don't have Moses feeling great about all this but God isn't asking... He's telling. Check it out!

This episode is all about what God tells Moses His name is. Well, there is a little about milk and honey in there too, but really this could be called the great "I Am" episode. Check it out!

Moses is on the run, he meets some women at a well (and of course marries one), God hears the cries of His people and a bush is burning but not consumed. Chad and Daniel talk about all of this and more. Check it out!

Baby Moses is found by Pharaoh's daughter and adopted. His mother gets to be involved in his upbringing. When grown, Moses comes to the defense of some fellow Jews resulting in him being on the run. Chad and Daniel talk about all these things and more, check it out!

Pharaoh plots to have all the male babies of the Israelites killed, the midwives obey God rather than man and Moses is born and hidden. Chad and Daniel talk about all this and much more in this episode. Check it out!

After 60 episodes in Genesis Chad and Daniel begin the book of Exodus. They spend a while laying some groundwork and talking about how we never really move past what happens in the Exodus of Israel from captivity. Joseph is dead but the Jews are multiplying and the new Pharaoh is getting worried... check it out!

You get five extra minutes in this episode as Chad and Daniel wrap up the book of Genesis. Blessings are given, Jacob dies, forgiveness is everywhere and our teeth are white with milk. Check it out!

Chad and Daniel discuss Jacob on his deathbed. The oath he makes Joseph swear to him and a radical twist of blessing and adoption. Check it out! 

Chad and Daniel discuss Jacob and Joseph being reunited with many tears, Pharaoh accepting Israel into Egypt and there is a whole lot of talk about sojourning. Have a listen.

Chad and Daniel talk about the last time God will speak for 400 years, eating holiness and the silence of God during exile. Check it out!

Chad, Daniel and Brandon talk about Joseph sending his brothers back to get their Father and Jacob's response. The pictures of our own reconciliation are vivid. Have a listen.

Chad and Daniel continue in Genesis. Judah steps forward to take Benjamin's place and Joseph reveals his identity. This episode is loaded with pictures of Christ, forgiveness and grace. Check it out.

Chad and Daniel talk about Joseph's brothers returning to him, everyone getting drunk, Benjamin's special treatment and Joseph's master plan. The wine is flowing, cups are being planted and grace is about to abound when all seems lost. Check it out!

Chad and Daniel talk about Joseph's interaction with his brothers and their interaction with Jacob. Money is given back, people are panicking, Grandsons are offered as collateral and tough decisions must be made. When we view God primarily through the Law we see everything as consequence... but something better is going on.

Daniel and Chad talk about Joseph's rise to power and lying to himself about forgetting his family. Famine has struck and the craziest family reunion ever is happening. "Old guilt gathers no rust." Have a listen!

Chad and Daniel talk about Joseph's time in prison, who he meets there, the dreams they have and what it means when God remembers. It turns out there are two ways to have your head lifted. 

Chad, Daniel and Brandon talk about Joseph getting hit on by his boss's wife, how he handled it and how sin turns us in on ourselves. No good deed goes unpunished in this episode. Check it out! 

Chad, Daniel and Brandon tackle a story full of death, polygamy, spilling seed and playing the harlot. And yet, somehow it all ends with the incarnation. Have a listen.

Chad and Daniel talk about what Joseph's brothers decided to do to him and how it pre-figures Christ along with some stories about how brothers treat each other.

Bad parenting, bad reports, one colorful coat and two dreams you should keep to yourself. Chad, Daniel and Brandon dig into the first part of Joseph's long story. 

Chad, Daniel and Brandon talk about Jacob's weak attempt to destroy idols, the birth of Benjamin, the death of Rachel and the worst way to make something right. Through it all, God is still renaming us. 

After a positive episode of reconciliation last week everything falls apart. Rape, vengeance, trickery and murder are everywhere. What can we learn from those who take justice into their own hands? Have a listen.

This episode is all about brothers being reconciled and how it looks like God. Join Chad and Daniel as they unpack this incredible story.

Chad and Daniel talk about praying badly, assuming the worst about someone and the God who lets you beat Him. Check it out!

Chad and Daniel talk about Jacob bailing out on Laban. Rachel stealing her father's idols and how getting what you don't deserve offends everyone. 

Chad and Daniel discuss childbearing competitions, mandrakes, sacramental sticks and the remembering of God. It's all a little weird... but God wrote what He wrote. Have a listen!  

In this 40th episode Chad and Daniel discuss the events leading up to Jacob finally meeting his match in the art of deception. The house of God, more women at wells, rock moving, drunkenness and trickery abound. Have a listen!

Chad and Daniel talk about how much Esau's mother hates him and how she justifies it. Jacob seeing a ladder from heaven and what it says about Christ. And Daniel tries to think like a sinner. Have a listen!

Chad, Daniel and Brandon discuss Jacob and Rebekah coming up with and executing a plan to deceive Isaac and steal from Esau. What do the victims of this plot show us about God and Christ? And what do the perpetrators of it say about us? Maybe not what you think.

Chad and Daniel discuss Issac acting just like his Father in the worst ways, the significance of altars and Esau marrying girls from the wrong side of the tracks. Check it out!

Jacob, Esau, Birthrights, Lentil Soup, the same sins again and how hard is it to kill Uriah. Have a listen.

Chad, Daniel and Brandon are back to talk about Abraham dying but not before getting married again, Jacob and Esau coming together for the funeral and Rebecca finally getting pregnant but there is a war inside her womb.

The guys talk about the old school way to find a wife that involves camels, wells and putting your hand in strange places.

Daniel and Chad talked about the death of Sarah and the purchasing of the land to bury her. This sparks conversations about death, resurrection, what's so holy about the Holy Land and a lot of asking the question "So what?".

Chad and Daniel finish looking at the almost sacrifice of Isaac which spurs conversations about the sacrificial system, dark hymns and storming the gates of hell. Enjoy.

The guys finish up Genesis 21 and then get into 22 where God tells Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. The Gospel is everywhere in this narrative.

The birth of Isaac, the resurrection of Lazarus and the life of Abraham as the history of Israel. 

A bunch of bunny trails and Abraham making the same mistakes again. It's not a half bad episode. Have a listen.

In this episode the guys discuss two of the worst plans that have popped into the heads of mankind and how God uses them.

We finally get out of Sodom but discover a lot about ourselves on the way.

Chad, Daniel and Brandon continue their discussion about Lot and Sodom and Gomorrah. There may be a lot more Gospel in this story than you think.

Chad, Daniel and Brandon discuss Lot, Sodom and Gomorrah and Abraham's prayer. Have a listen.

Chad, Daniel and Brandon discuss the significance of the 8th day, Abraham's three visitors and Sarah's laughter. Have a listen.

God introduces circumcision. Why does He do that and what does it say about Him, us and Jesus? More than you might think. Listen and find out.

Abraham, Sarah, Hagar and a whole lot of sin. 

All about Melchizedek.

Lot chooses Sodom and something about "blessed feet".

Abraham the sinner. Pharaoh the righteous?

Faithless Father Abraham.

Babel and making a name for yourself.

When Saints get drunk and naked.

Ravens, Doves, Rainbows, Law and Gospel

The Gospel and the Flood.

Sin, Forgiveness and Noah

Angel Sex?

Genealogies and Resurrection 

The Blood of Able and the Mark of Cain

The murder of Able and God's conversation with Cain.

The guys talk about Adam and Eve being driven out of Eden and Cain and Able.

The fall of man and the God who searches

Eve From Adam and Forbidden Fruit

The garden of Eden and two good trees.

Chad and Daniel discuss Sabbath and Sanctification.

Chad and the guys shed some light on the first words spoken by God in scripture..."Let there be light."

An introduction to the podcast and the Old Testament.