Halting Toward Zion

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The Israelites won the battle of Jericho, but the disobedience of one man in that battle cost the whole nation the battle of Ai--and cost thirty-six warriors their lives. How is that fair? We're talking again today about the conquest of Canaan as worship, and noting how human relationship and the Gospel itself both rely on the concept of covenant representation. Transcript: https://bit.ly/2XJEUxv...

The New Athiests would have us believe that God's command to Israel regarding the conquest of Canaan is pure evil--racist and genocidal. Today we're examining that claim: What exactly did God command? Was it evil? Transcript: https://bit.ly/3z5BGCn Links: Axis Rule in Occupied Europe - Raphael Lemkin: https://amzn.to/3AYTm2Z The God Delusion - Richard Dawkins: https://amzn.to/3AZO5b Recos: Defrost...

In today's episode, we're talking about Jericho: not merely a battle, but worship of the One True God. This Episode Features: Jericho; McDonald's Or Burger King?; Thanksgiving Dinner With The Midianites; Transcript: https://bit.ly/37xLSHu Links: Joshua 5-6: https://www.esv.org/Joshua+5/ Groundhog Day (1993): https://amzn.to/3yT1bGZ Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) - "The Insulting Frenchman"...

So who is this Joshua guy? In this episode, we'll take a look at Joshua's career before he writes the book. This Episode Features: Joshua, Son Of Nun; Five Points And The Human Psyche; Ripping Off Francis Schaeffer; Cicadas; and the Fear Of Public Speaking. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3jJSAQw Links: Joshua and the Flow of Biblical History - Francis Schaeffer: https://amzn.to/3xfoTeG Exodus 17: http...

To kick off Season 2, we start by introducing ourselves and some of our favorite poems, and go on to discuss the concept of success in light of Malcolm Gladwell's book "Outliers"--and the book of Joshua. In the King James Version, the word "success" actually only appears in the introduction to the book of Joshua. So, what are we to understand about the nature of success? This Episode Features: Mal...

Continuing our discussion of the nature of faith, today we study the examples of faith given us in Hebrews 11. Did Jesus "do it all"? He did everything necessary for your salvation, certainly. He lived a perfect life of righteousness that is imputed to you. He also ordained works for you to do in your life, and delights in your doing them. This Episode Features: Hebrews 11; A Retroactive Recommend...

Today we're beginning to answer a listener's question about the active nature of faith. This Episode Features: Emily's Clean-The-House Music; Solo Scriptura; Quack Practice; BREAKING: Names Less Important Than Shenanigans; Snoopy; Greg's Favorite Meme; Mrs. Potts; and Darkest Peru. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3po1ntK-htz-71 Links: TELL THE TRUTH OR AT LEAST DON'T LIE ft. Jordan Peterson (J B P W A...

Today David Maxson hosts a panel discussion on the wonders of Math and Physics with Greg and special guests David Lawrence and David Farschman! David Lawrence is a physicist investigating outer space, and David Farschman is a long-time teacher of mathematics. Tune in for awe of God, His creativity, His communication, and the mathematical words that describe the world He made and holds together--an...

Why in the world would you read or listen to a story that someone just made up--A FAKE STORY? In today's show, Greg and Emily discuss the philosophy of fiction... and of history, which isn't all that different, as it happens. This Episode Features: The Philosophy Of Fiction (And Of History); Nutritional History; #Relatable; Superior and Inferior Storytellers; A Non-Story; Kate Gives Us A Spoiler W...

Mail call! Today we're answering some questions from a listener about Noah's Ark, angels, and the Declaration of Independence. This Episode Features: Logistical Implications Of Dinosaur Captivity; The Water Buffalo Song; Rennaissance Paintings And Milton; The Theatre, The Theatre; Audience Participation And Angelic Cue Cards; Lives, Fortunes, Sacred Honour; and Why People Hate Brussels Sprouts. Tr...