In With the Old

Welcome to another question and answer episode of In With the Old ! Today we have a trio of fascinating questions. First, we look to see if the length of a biblical book is related to its importance. Next, we look at the feasts of the Old Testament and their ongoing importance for the modern Christian. And finally, we address the myth that there is a hidden code in the genealogies of the book of G...

Here it is, the big news! We are going to be streaming season 3 of In With the Old live on YouTube! You can join us Monday nights at 8 pm. Central as we debate some amazing topics, including: the Garden of Eden being a temple, the function of the Satan in Job’s story, the historicity of books like Jonah and Job, and much much more. Join as at: youtube.com/@InWiththeOld See you there!

Welcome to the latest episode of In With the Old ! This week we have another question-and-answer episode dealing with the the afterlife in the Old Testament, the Angel of the Lord, and the anarchy at the end of the book of Judges. Dr. Tim and I had fun responding to your questions; we hope you enjoy!

Welcome to the latest episode of In With the Old ! This week we have a question-and-answer episode dealing with the Nephilim of Genesis 6. Who are they? What are they? Why does it matter? Dr. Tim and I wrestle through these questions and give you our thoughts. This was a fun episode to record, and in fact, even though this is a very long episode (~48 min.) we talked nearly that long again after we...

Welcome to the latest episode of In With the Old ! Today, we have the distinct privilege of interviewing the eminent biblical scholar and our good friend, Dr. Blake Hearson. In this episode, we are exploring the significance of sacred spaces in the Old Testament, deciphering their meaning in the biblical story, understanding their impact on the spiritual life of the ancient Israelites, and how thi...

Welcome to the last episode of season 2, Myths & Mistakes. Today we delve into the popular misconception that all sin is equal. We will unravel the complexities of the problem and uncover the profound impact of such a notion on our understanding of right and wrong. Join us as we challenge preconceptions, shed light on the biblical text, and apply it to our daily lives.

Welcome to another episode of In With the Old ! This week we delve into one of the most captivating and debated topics in biblical scholarship: the Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch. The Pentateuch, also known as the Torah, comprises the first five books of the Hebrew Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Traditionally attributed to Moses, these sacred texts have shaped re...

This week we are tackling a common misunderstanding that the Old Testament only cares about Israel. It is a view that exists not only today, but we can see it even within the biblical story itself. Such a view cannot be further from the truth though, so check out how Drs. Tim and Brian dig into this fascinating issue!

In this week's episode, we challenge the conventional understanding of prophets as fortune-tellers and future predictors in the Bible. After challenging these modern assumptions of prophet-hood, the doctors walk through the biblical description of the prophet and what does and does not define them. Finally, they wrestle with Daniel and his designation in the Bible.

In today's thought-provoking discussion, we dive into a significant topic: the relationship between Christians and the Ten Commandments. In popular culture, the Ten Commandments are often associated with religious and moral obligations. However, Christians are under the new covenant and are not bound by the letter of the law as presented in the Ten Commandments. But what does that mean? Find out a...

In this episode, we are dealing with a very common theological/category mistake that people make concerning the Law. We often view it as tripartite, or having three parts: Moral, Ceremonial, and Civil. But is that right? Drs. Tim and Brian think not! Check out their discussion in this week's episode.

In a special episode this week, Tim and Brian get to sit down with a leading Old Testament scholar, Dr. Richard Averbeck, and discuss his latest book, The Old Testament Law for the Life of the Church . Dr. Averbeck is Emeritus Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity International University, and his book explores how Christians can and should engage with the Old Testament Law....

As Christians, we understand that God is Triune, but functionally how does that work in the Old Testament? When we see Israel speak and pray to their God, to whom are they speaking and praying? In this episode, Drs. Tim and Brian explore how we often assume the answer is God the Father, but that is not necessarily correct.

When people imagine the God of the Old Testament, they often think of an angry, vindictive deity who smites people left and right. Is that how God is portrayed in the Old Testament though? No! In this week's episode, Drs. Tim and Brian work to dispel that myth and illustrate how God is a God of justice, love, and mercy in both Testaments.

In the kick-off to season 2, the doctors outline some significant reasons why the Old Testament often attracts odd ideas. Looking at linguistics, history, and modernity, they go over the major causes of myth and outline the trajectory of this series.

Welcome to our announcement trailer for series 2: Myths and Mistakes! In this series, Drs. Tim and Brian will be looking at common myths and mistakes that we make concerning the Old Testament, and how to fix them. It will be an exciting journey made even more exciting by the introduction of video recordings! If you want to watch us recording our podcast episodes, you can follow us at https://www.y...

This week we have our third question and answer focused episode. In this episode the doctors address: Is Samson a hero or villain in the book of Judges? Does God commend lying in Exodus 1? Do you have to know Hebrew to truly understand the Old Testament? Do you have a question you would like featured in an episode? Send them in to us at: inwiththeoldpodcast@outlook.com

This week we have our second question and answer focused episode. In this episode the doctors address: What language was spoken in the Garden? Does anyone still speak it? What does it mean that David was a man after God's heart? How many books are in the Old Testament? Do you have a question you would like featured in an episode? Send them in to us at: inwiththeoldpodcast@outlook.com

This week we have our very first question and answer focused episode. In these episodes, Dr. Tim and Brian will take on the questions that you have asked! In this episode the doctors address: What is the point of the Balaam's story? Why does God kill so many people in the Old Testament? Is Goliath the only giant in the Old Testament? Do you have a question you would like featured in an episode? Se...

As the first series comes to an end, Drs. Tim and Brian try to summarize the story of the Old Testament into its essential plot-line. Focused in on five specific stories, this episode will explore the core meta-narrative of the Old Testament, and set up the podcast for its next series of episodes!

In this week's episode, Drs. Tim and Brian begin putting together the various lessons covered in series 1. Using the book of Habakkuk as an example, they walk through the book and show how the book speaks powerfully to the Christian life today. Come see how the Old Testament can be studied and appreciated to its fullest. Have a question you'd like the Doctors to answer? Email with questions at inw...

A common element of Protestant interpretation is that scripture interprets scripture. This means we look to the Bible to help clarify and interpret itself. More specifically, we often look at how the Bible quotes and uses its prior revelation to create new texts. While this is often seen in the New Testament quoting or using the Old Testament, we can also talk about how the Old Testament uses the...

How can appreciating the ancient world and its themes help us understand the Old Testament? Find out this week! On this episode, Drs. Tim and Brian look at the book of Job, the Temple, and Deuteronomy to show how we can better explore the word of God through its ancient context.

This week, Tim and Brian talk about history and why it matters for the study of the Bible. They cover how the Old Testament both is and isn't like other documents of the ancient world, and also how appreciating that world can help us better understand our own.

In this episode, Drs. Tim and Brian continue their discussion of how the Bible communicates via narrative or story. In this episode the focus is on theology, and how to rightly find theology from the narrative. This is part two of a two-part look at narrative.