Illumination: Hebrew Insights

Join Heather with 2 more friends, Bethel and Dianne, as they unpack chapters 5-8 of Dr. Philip B. Payne's book, The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood. These four chapters cover the following contested biblical verses about women in ministry: 1 Corinthians 11 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 Ephesians 5:21-23 Again, listen, read, and pray. God has much to teach us all.

Join Heather on Illumination with friends, Cris and Dianne, as we dig into women's roles as depicted in the Bible. This episode illumines chapters 1-4 in Dr Philip B. Payne's book, The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood. Dialogue as taught in the book examines troublesome passages about women in leadership, focussing specifically on: Genesis 1:26-31 Genesis 3:16 Women in the Old Testament Romans 16 1 Co...

Join Illumination as we explore the book, The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood. Heather and friends share several highlights of this text by New Testament scholar, Dr. Philip B. Payne. Dr. Payne takes painstaking care to unearth cultural nuances of biblical times, tighter translations incorporating details of the time periods and scribal idiosyncrasies. Once you read this his informtaion, you can't un...

Join Illumination as Karl brings another array of archeological findings to the table. The Israelites in Egypt, though refuted by many archeologists, were actually there 3400 years ago. The evidence is compelling and the evidence doesn't lie!

Body, Mind and Soul. We feed our bodies good food, exercise, sleep. We feed our minds with books, classes, travel. Are we feeding our souls? This eternal entity requires food as well. Join Illumination on a journey for food only God can provide.

Join Heather, Jodi & Kristin as they continue a dialogue about prayer. Unanswered prayer, Dayenu, ritual prayer: what is God's expectation? Unravel more thoughts about this beautiful practice of fellowship and conversation with Our Creator and Savior.

Illumination has a new intro and closing musical piece. It was written with biblical intention and significance. This short podcast outlines the meaning behind the music.

Join Heather to explore the origins of Theophany and what it is in the Bible. Can we actually see God? Additionally, examine other titles for this unique phenomenon, as God prepares our hearts to one day dwell with us permanently.

Who is Jesus besides a really good man? He came to save, but what does that mean? How do we portray Him as the Messiah in a world of countless religions? Listen to know your scripture and who He truly is. 

Join Heather as we dig into living in a world that encompasses increasing dissent, division, and hatred. What does the Bible say about living in this gap of after Jesus came, yet before he comes again? Already, Not Yet. Explore how to live as one who reflects Him rather than engaging in the mess.

Join Heather and lay historian, Karl Olsen as they begin to unearth archaeological proofs of Bible narratives. This episode digs into the Pilate Stone, Naboth's Vineyard under King Ahaz & Jezebel, the Tel Dan Stele, and Hezekiah's Tunnel. This is but the beginning of proofs that these people and cities/kingdoms existed!

Join Heather and two friends, Jodi & Kristin, as they discuss prayer. Why should we pray? What does it do? What does the Bible say about prayer? This poignant dialogue opens up many topics about prayer and why it is or should be a regular practice in our lives.

Listen to a quick explanation of my logo, the Hebrew letter "shin." Though strangely, it looks like the letter "W," it's meaning is so much more! Learn your first Hebrew letter and the name of God it stands for!

Join me as we explore 4 Hebrew people in the New Testament whose names are translated perplexingly: Mary Magdalene, Judas Iscariot, James, Saul/Paul. Once you know information you can't unknow it right? Look up the Scripture references to verify their validity. And enjoy listening!

Join my friend Ron Tjalkens and I as we discuss his journey from atheism to meeting Jesus.

Explore this popular first miracle in the Gospels and discover the New Covenant written all over it!

Join me as we not only wrap up our covenant series, but explore the Ultimate Covenant - The New Covenant.  The prophesied of old.  God has sent His Rescue Plan ... Our response?  Receive or Reject.

Join me as we Chase the Seed, or trace the Messiah through King David's house בית "bayit."  This unconditional Davidic Covenant assures us of God's Promises and the messianic hope we can claim! 

Continue with me on our covenantal journey, this time to the base of Mount Sinai where God cut a covenant with Moses and the Israelites.  This is a unique one, different from the rest.  As always, we continue to see God's Show and Tell, as He refines His chosen people with promises for a Rescue.

Discover our third covenant, God's calling of Abram.  Adonai promised many things to Abram:  Land, a Seed, The Seed, Descendants, Blessing.  Listen and discover nuances of more Hebrew words, and the longevity of God's Promises.

Continue on our covenantal journey.  If God says He will never do something again, never is a long time.  Explore Noah's obedience as he was one of the few who walked with God.  What everlasting promise did God make?  Explore the sons of Noah, and why they are named in the order they are.  Which line traces the Seed?  Lots of information as we continue to follow the Rescuer.

Explore the Bible and many covenants that God made with humanity.  These covenants are Eternal Promises from a Sovereign God.  What does this mean?  Explore what a covenant is, why covenants are important, and the beginning of the need for the Seed.  The Adamic Covenant ensures that there is a Rescue Plan after the mortal mistake of the first couple.  Listen and discover the path to Hope!!

Explore facts about the actual book, the Bible, nuances of translations, and different names of the Scriptures.

This intro episode introduces Heather Olsen, and why she is recording a podcast about the Bible!  Join this dynamic teacher in creating a love of an ancient book, an ancient people, in an ancient culture.  And yet... it pertains to us all today!