Soul-Survivors

The traditional view of Jacob and Esau is turned upside down as Father Fred and George reexamine this story from a Jewish viewpoint.

The stories of Hagar and Yismael contain some shocking twists. Join Father Fred and George as they unravel these stories and explain how they foreshadow the Egyptian Exodus and are the key to understanding Galatians in the New Testament.

Father Fred and George explore three stories in Genesis that appear to be the same on the surface but actually foreshadow the Israelites' escape from Egypt, return from Babylonian captivity, and perhaps rebuilding the temple.

Father Fred and George explore God's unique covenant with Abraham.

Join Father Fred, George, and Pastor Saint James as they explore how monotheism grew at a time when polytheism and idol worship ruled the Ancient Near East.

Father Fred and George take a deep dive into the Biblical flood story and its symbology. The gem of atheist and Documentary Hypothesis scholars alike, it is the most misunderstood story in the Old Testament. Is it literal or allegorical? Could a flood have occurred? Why do there appear to be so many contradictions? What is the chiastic structure, and how does it apply to the flood? Jump in and joi...

Why the Hebrew letter Tav was likely the Mark of Cain.

Father Fred, Pastor Saint James, and George explore unconventional reasons why Cain's sacrifice was rejected, and whether or not they were twins. NOTE: Deuteronomy 26:1 describes the First Fruits offering.

Father Fred, George, and Pastor Saint James discuss the Garden of Eden and the Creation of Eve. What was the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge? What are the three things women need from their husbands and what are the ten curses women received?

If the earth is 14 billion years old, are the 7 Days of Creation in Genesis figurative or literal? In his books, "Genesis and the Big Bang" and "Science of God," Dr. Gerald Shroeder argues that the days of creation are both 7 literal days and 14 billion years. Join Father Fred and George as they discuss these books, the creation of man, what it means to be made in His image, an...

Genesis opens with the dynamic words, "Bereshit bara Elohim 'et hashamayim v'et Ha'aretz." Unfortunately, the deep, rich, and subtle meaning is lost in the English translation. George explores Genesis chapter one through the lenses of Judaism, Protestantism, the Ancient Near East, and the Documentary Hypothesis.

Genesis concluded! After Jacob's death, Joseph embalms his father's body in Egypt, and all of Pharaoh's officials attend the burial in Canaan. Joseph's brothers fear retaliation for their cruelty to Joseph. Joseph lives to 110 and is buried in Egypt, but he makes his family swear to take his body out of Egypt when they leave. Join Father Fred, George, and Pastor Saint James as they...

As his final act on earth, Jacob blesses his sons, but his prophesies about them is shocking. Join Father Fred, George, and Pastor Saint James as they explore Genesis chapter 49.

An unexpected turn occurs while Jacob is blessing his grandchildren, Ephraim and Manasseh. Joseph doesn't like it, but Jacob insists on doing it his way. With this blessing, the twelve tribes are complete. George talks about meeting Rabbi E. Join Father Fred, George, and Pastor Saint James as they explore Genesis 48.

Jacob and his entire clan arrive in Egypt and settle in the land of Goshen. Jacob blesses Pharao. The Egyptians trade their cattle and land to Joseph for food because of the famine. Join Father Fred, George, and Pastor Saint James as they study Genesis chapter 47.

After 22 long years, Joseph is FINALLY reunited with his father, Jacob, and his whole clan family moves to Egypt. Join Father Fred, George, and Saint James as they examine this touching story of love, forgiveness, and redemption.

Episode 40 and Genesis chapter 45! Joseph is overcome by emotion when he finally reveals himself to his brothers. Pharaoh invites Joseph's family to live in Egypt. Father Fred and George discuss suffering and how our loved ones who have passed away may help us in this life.

Father Fred, George, and Pastor Saint James, study Genesis chapter 44. After a special meal, Joseph's brothers head back to Canaan, But Joseph has planted his silver goblet of divination in Benjamin's sack. Josephs's steward finds the goblet and takes him as a slave, Judah pleads to take Benjamin's place. Judah undergoes a spiritual awakening.

Joseph's family back in Canaan runs out of food again because of the famine. They are forced to return to Egypt with their youngest brother, Benjamin, even though Jacob is reluctant to let him go. Seeing Benjamin for the first time after 20 years, Joseph is overcome by emotion, but still keeps his identity secret. His brothers are invited to dine with Joseph, but they suspect an ambush. His br...

Because of the famine, Jacob sends ten of his sons to buy grain from Egypt while Benjamin, the youngest, stays behind. In Egypt, Joseph's brothers do not recognize him. As a ruse, Joseph accuses them of being spies to get them to bring Benjamin to Egypt. He keeps Simeon as hostage while the remaining brothers travel back to Canaan. Jacob refuses to let Benjamin go to Egypt until they run out o...

Joseph is finally released from prison and made 2nd in command of Egypt after he interprets a dream for Pharoh. He is given a wife, a priestess of the sun god, Ra. Tune in to this episode covering Genesis 41 as Father Fred and George discuss Pharoh's dream and Joseph's new life.

Joseph's brothers sell him as a slave, and he ends up in the house of Potiphar, the captain of the king's guard. Potiphar's wife attempts to seduce Joseph, but he rejects her. After she then lies and accuses him of attempted rape. Joseph is imprisoned. He meets the king's cupbearer and baker there, who have disturbing dreams. Joseph correctly interprets their dreams; one is restore...

In Genesis 37, Joseph was the favorite son of Jacob, also known as Israel, and the first son of Jacob's beloved wife Rachel. The jealousy of Joseph's brothers reaches an apex when they plot to murder him. Reuben's plans to save Joseph fail, and he ends up as a slave in Egypt. Meanwhile, Joseph's brothers dip his ornate coat in goat blood, leading his father to believe a wild beast...

Two of Judah's sons, Er and Onan, die while married to Tamar. Judah doesn't give Tamar his youngest son, Shelah, to her as a husband, as required by law. Desperate to avoid the stigma of being a childless widow, she disguises herself as a harlot and is impregnated by Judah. When she is found to be with a child, she is condemned to be burned at the stake. Can she save herself? Join Father F...

Genesis 34 is a tale of  vengeance and bloodshed . Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, is violated by Prince Shechem. Her brothers, Simeon and Levi, are  furious  and seek to avenge their sister’s honor. They hatch a  devious plan  to exact their revenge. They convince the prince and his people to undergo circumcision, and while they are still recovering, Simeon and Levi  launch a surprise attack  on th...