Covenants and Kingdoms

In this thought-provoking episode, Brad and Nathan dive into Plato’s Allegory of the Cave to explore the journey from shadows to sunlight, drawing powerful parallels to the Christian faith. Responding to a viewer comment urging them to "just preach the blood of Jesus and Christ crucified," they unpack why the gospel is both beautifully simple and profoundly deep. From the crucifixion&#39...

Welcome to Episode 8 of Covenants & Kingdoms! Brad and Nathan are back, diving into the world of ancient covenants with a story that fits our namesake. They start with a tale from Herodotus about a war between the Lydians and Medes, stopped by an eerie eclipse and sealed with a blood oath and a marriage. It’s a window into how ancient people made covenants that changed everything. Then they tu...

In this faith filled episode, Nathan and Brad dive into Genesis 15:1-6 where Abram encounters the divine Word in a vision that shakes the cosmos. They unpack the mind-blowing theology of the logos, the Word that not only speaks, but walks Abram outside to gaze at the stars, promising a legacy vast and glorious. Drawing from the vivid imagery of the Apocalypse of Abraham, they explore how this enco...

Welcome to Episode 6 of Covenants & Kingdoms! In part two of their exploration of Melchizedek, Nathan and Brad continue unraveling the mystery of this enigmatic figure mentioned only a few times in scripture, yet described as greater than Abraham and a forerunner to Jesus. Building on Episode 5, they dive deeper into Genesis 14, Psalm 110, Hebrews 6-7, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, exploring Melch...

Welcome to episode 5 of Covenants & Kingdoms! Today Nathan and Brad dive into a mysterious figure who is only mentioned three times in all of scripture, mostly with no context for us to know anything about him, yet Hebrews describes him as greater than Abraham, and a predecessor to Jesus! To figure him out and provide context for the scripture, Nathan digs into the Hebrew meanings in his name,...

Join us in the thrilling world of ancient giants and epic battles in Episode 4 of Covenants & Kingdoms! Hosts Brad and Nathan explore the mysterious Book of the Giants from the Dead Sea Scrolls, unpacking the story of the Nephilim and their descendants—towering figures like the Rephaim, Anakim, and Amorites. From Genesis 14’s account of Abram’s daring victory against a formidable alliance of k...

In Episode 3 of Covenants & Kingdoms, Dr. Nathan Parvin and Brad Haynes delve into the Abrahamic covenant, starting with a dramatic reading from the Apocalypse of Abraham. Through ancient narratives and pivotal biblical moments, they explore how a single divine call reshapes history and points to a greater fulfillment. They also discuss things you've never noticed about God's name and...

Today’s episode begins with an excerpt from God’s Rivals by Gerald McDermott, introducing Mary, Shang, and Sarah—three people wrestling with questions about other gods and religions in light of their Christian faith. Join hosts Brad Haynes and Nathan as they dive into the biblical reality of spiritual beings, exploring passages like 1 Kings 22, Daniel 10, and Psalm 82. What are these "Elohim,...

Join Nathan Parvin and Brad Haynes, hosts of Covenants & Kingdoms, as they unravel the fascinating world of biblical history through the lens of ancient Near Eastern culture and mythology. In their debut episode, they dive into the Mesopotamian creation epic, the Enuma Elish, to shed light on Genesis 11 and the Tower of Babel, revealing how ancient cosmology, spiritual beliefs, and historical...