Pillar Podcast

Luke, Sam Is Your Father 27.05.2017 18:11 ↓

Old Testament scholars often read the Gospels differently. In this episode, Scott shows how a deeper understanding of the Book of Samuel enriches our reading of the Gospel of Luke.

Ancient Near Eastern Bow and Arrows & Noah 21.05.2017 20:55 ↓

Eric and Scott show how understanding bow and arrows in the ancient Near East can help clarify important Bible passages, they then discuss an often overlooked role of context in sharing the Gospel.

What if Song of Songs is not about Jesus? 11.05.2017 23:59 ↓

Why is Song of Songs in the Bible? How do we read those strange metaphors? Eric and Scott dive in to some pretty ... fun verses.

Taking the Name of the LORD in Vain 06.05.2017 18:13 ↓

Eric and Scott discuss a common misunderstanding of the command "Do not take the name of the LORD in vain."

Essential First Step for Successful Ministry 27.04.2017 22:55 ↓

Eric and Scott discuss a common belief that hinders the success and growth of people in ministry

The Waning of Christianity in the West 21.04.2017 22:20 ↓

Eric, Scott, and Alicia discuss the importance of story in the thought life of believers

When Suffering is Undeserved .... 14.04.2017 22:05 ↓

Job's suffering is undeserved. He knows it. God knows it. Eric and Scott discuss what God has to say about it and its impact on their lives.

When Good Theology is Abusive 06.04.2017 20:12 ↓

Eric and Scott look at the role of Job's friends in the Book of Job

Suffering and Christian Divination 30.03.2017 22:02 ↓

Do good, get good. Do bad, get bad. Eric and Scott discuss the retribution principle in the Bible and the ancient world.

Tattooing 23.03.2017 21:20 ↓

Eric and Scott examine the prohibition against tattoos in Leviticus 19:28

Original Matter Doesn't Matter: Reading Genesis 1 Better 16.03.2017 20:21 ↓

Eric and Scott tackle the concept of "function" in ancient Near Eastern creation stories

Was Jonah Really Swallowed by a Fish? 08.03.2017 25:59 ↓

Rebecca asked us about a popular Bible passage, and we're answering it using some super cool ancient Near Eastern literature.

Experiencing Israelite Cult, Philistine Culture, and Digging Qumran 02.03.2017 21:10 ↓

Part 2 of 2, debriefing Pillar students who recently returned from Israel.

Israel, Fat Camp, and Half a Chicken 23.02.2017 25:46 ↓

Part 1 of 2, debriefing Pillar students who recently returned from Israel.