The Deeper Bible Podcast
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsMeditations on the beauty of scripture, big ideas in theology and philosophy, and wisdom for today
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The Part of The Brain Awake to God with Dr. Paul Long
March 30, 2024 19:30 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBAnyone on a quest for truth must at some point square up to the fact that this quest is mediated by a three pound, two-hemisphere organ called the brain. In this episode, Ryan and medical doctor Paul Long discuss the work of British polymath Iain McGilchrist, whose findings about the right hemisphere’s capacity for "belief” (along with its knack for music, story, metaphor, context, and emotions) suggest that our brain’s strongest connection to reality is being perilously ignored in our time.
Sweat It Out - Work Ethic and the Bible
March 17, 2024 22:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWatch this episode on YouTube
Amen as a Way of Life
February 03, 2024 20:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWhat if there was more to "amen" than saying grace and heartening a Sunday morning preacher? This week on Deeper, Ryan and Lyndsie explore why the biblical idea and thematic substance of the word "amen" is not just an invocation at the end of a prayer, but a dynamic, multifaceted way of life that emerges from the intentional integration of faith and faithfulness.
The Many Definitions of “Justice”
January 20, 2024 20:30 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBResources Mentioned: The Basic Works of Aristotle A Theory of Justice, Revised Edition Whose Justice? Which Rationality? The Desire of The Nations: Rediscovering the Roots of Political Theology Major Works on Religion and Politics The Nature and Destiny of Man, Vols. I & II God in Public: How the Bible Speaks Truth To Power Today
Jesus’ Mom Sings A Song - The Magnificat
December 16, 2023 22:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBResources Mentioned: Mary's Song - An Advent Meditation
Antichrist(s) vs. The Returning Christ
December 09, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week on The Deeper Bible Podcast, Pastor Ryan and guest host, Pastor Robert Peralta explore the idea of the Antichrist(s) introduced in 1 John. Focusing primarily on its historical ties with early Gnosticism, the team wrestles with some of the ways the modern church still encounters this all-too-familiar “assault on hope” and what it means that Jesus is soon returning.
Whose Afraid of The End Times?
December 03, 2023 00:41 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBResources Mentioned: Resurrection and the Restoration of Israel: The Ultimate Victory of the God of Life The Death and Resurrection of the Beloved Son: The Transformation of Child Sacrifice in Judaism and Christianity Resurrection: The Power of God for Christians and Jews The Book of Revelation: A Biography (Lives of Great Religious Books, 29) The Apocalyptic Imagination: An Introduction to Jewish Apocalyptic Literature A New Heaven and a New Earth: Reclaiming Biblical Eschatology Hi...
Explore God - Part 4
November 25, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBJoin us on the latest episode of 'Deeper' in our 'Explore God' series, where we take a deep dive into some fascinating questions that are sure to pique your curiosity. We'll explore the Old Testament's subtle references to the Trinity, question the credibility of biblical miracles, ponder the significance of prayer in our lives, and grapple with the idea of why Jesus, despite being God, felt the need to pray. It's a conversation that will challenge you and invite you to explore your faith wi...
Explore God - Part 3
November 18, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBIn Episode 59 of 'Deeper's 'Explore God' series, we're getting to the heart of it: Did Jesus say he's God? We'll dig into the evidence and find out which God he might have claimed to be. Plus, we'll explore how the Bible, aka the Word of God, relates to Jesus, also known as the Word of God. Could they be one and the same? Join us for this exciting discussion that'll make you rethink what you thought you knew!
Explore God - Part 2
November 11, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIn Part II of our 'Explore God' Q&A series, Ryan and Destiny discuss navigating conversations with loved ones who see the world differently and connecting the biblical vision for human purpose with our daily activities and jobs.
Explore God - Part 1
November 04, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBBooks Mentioned: Francis Collins: The Language of God
“Faith vs. Works” Is the Wrong Question
September 30, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBCheck our our vodcast at: https://youtu.be/0Po3ciAeL98 Links for show notes: · Sermon: Everyone You Serve Is Named Jesus · Edwin Hatch, The Influence of Greek Ideas and Usages Upon the Christian Church
Public Health, Data, and the Kingdom of God (Special Guest: Dr. Kate Long)
September 16, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBSee the YouTube version of this talk here: https://youtu.be/yni-2Skc0bU Links for Show Notes: Harvard’s Human Flourishing Program Miroslav Volf, Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World
Liberation Theology, the Exodus, and the Love of God (Special Guest: Jon D. Levenson)
September 09, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBTo see the video version of this Podcast, go to: https://youtu.be/sIUghaDKE_8?si=kCzuU2IlY1pkix91 Books by Jon D. Levenson: • Sinai and Zion: An Entry into the Jewish Bible • The Death and Resurrection of the Beloved Son: The Transformation of Child Sacri-fice in Judaism and Christianity • Resurrection and the Restoration of Israel: The Ultimate Victory of the God of Life • Resurrection: The Power of God for Christians and Jews • Inheriting Abraham: The Legacy of the Patriarch in Ju...
The Biblical Bookends Rhyme: Eden and New Jerusalem
September 02, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBTo see the video version of this Podcast, go to: https://youtu.be/IYJl8PG6QCY?si=hJ1EQ_M9bClp5qvM Episode Resources: Cult and Cosmos: Tilting Toward a Temple-Centered Theology, edited by L. Michael Morales The Theology of the Book of Revelation, by Richard Bauckham The Climax of Prophecy: Studies on the Book of Revelation, by Richard Bauckham Reversed Thunder: The Revelation of John and the Praying Imagination, by Eugene Peterson Revelation for Everyone, by N. T. Wright A New Heaven ...
Jesus the Brain Whisperer: Why He Told Stories
August 06, 2023 15:30 - 27 minutes - 25 MBTo see the video version of this Podcast, go to: https://youtu.be/zTnjGWoydQU?si=2bNfi5nR7hze-wbT Episode Resources • Iain McGilchrist, The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World
Jesus v. Satan – A Debate in the Desert
July 15, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBTo see the video version of this Podcast, go to: https://youtu.be/NE0DdATB8ps?si=cQIzn-K9sMjLmeyJ
5 Things You May Not Know About Baptism
July 08, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBTo see the video version of this Podcast, go to: https://youtu.be/IfSO6901V4c?si=UzGNblP6sSG26wnC Episode Resources · The Death and Resurrection of the Beloved Son, Jon D. Levenson · Baptism: A Guide from Death to Life, Peter J. Leithart
Eat the Book: Jewish Culture and Learning
July 01, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBTo see the video version of this Podcast, go to: https://youtu.be/8tYdB2KJn7Q?si=gb4G1bCbTjf_pcTn Episode Resources · The Orchard, by Yochi Brandes · Startup Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle, by Dan Senor and Saul Singer
Jonah E5: Does God Love Animals?
June 24, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBTo see the video version of this Podcast, go to: https://youtu.be/Jz-g5TbsCU4?si=kc4dwHMcoG2F7Re6
Jonah E4: Genre and Structure Are Not Just For Nerds
June 17, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBTo see the video version of this Podcast, go to: https://youtu.be/uE7iiICN8B4?si=xiiwW0GJWfwN4lA0 Structure of Jonah
Jonah E3: The Whale—Seriously?
June 10, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBTo see the video version of this Podcast, go to: https://youtu.be/Kq_AROEII9g?si=fUPRyO33MqPhql_4 Resources mentioned this episode: ·C.S. Lewis, Miracles ·Craig Keener, Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts ·Craig Keener, Miracles Today: The Supernatural Work of God in the Modern World
What is a Prophet?
June 03, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBTo see the video version of this Podcast, go to: https://youtu.be/MSh7uSqV3fY?si=HHDaegZgWFyBYspE
Jonah and Jesus
May 27, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBTo see the video version of this Podcast, go to: https://youtu.be/m62xBJZ1Pyg?si=rklqZAhPGfL9WiKN The New Moses: A Matthean Typology, by Dale Allison Jr.
A Marriage-Centered Home
April 21, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBWhat's the foundation of a great family? A great marriage. In this episode, we explore the complexities of lifelong commitment, and how God's wisdom equips us for a lifetime of married love.
Luke 21 - Jesus Warns of Coming Destruction
April 08, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBDuring his climactic final week in Jerusalem, Jesus warns in Luke 21 that unimaginable destruction is coming to the holy city for its rejection of his Kingdom message. Often called an "apocalyptic" passage, Luke 21 contains some of Jesus' most urgent and most misunderstood words. Join us as we try to decode them.
Health First
February 18, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBDavid Perlmutter, Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain Rick Warren, The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life James Clear, Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones
Vocation First
February 03, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThe word “vocation” comes from the Latin vocatus, meaning “called.” God calls men and women not just to a certain career, but to a way of life that reflects God and embraces the Gospel. In this episode we explore the many dimensions of the human vocation.
The Meaning of "Messiah"
January 22, 2023 01:26 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThe disciples of Jesus saw him as the "Christ," a Greek translation of the Hebrew term "Messiah." What did this title mean in the 1st century? How does it impact our relationship with Jesus and his Kingdom today?
The Christmas Story and Echoes of a New Moses
December 22, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThe New Moses: A Matthean Typology, by Dale Allison Jr.
Worship: We Become What We Love
December 15, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBHosts: Lyndsie Smith (Worship Leader), Pastor Ernesto Grijalva (Worship Pastor), Anna DuMond (Worship Leader) Links: Art and Faith: A Theology of Making, Makoto Fujimura https://www.amazon.com/Art-Faith-Theology-Makoto-Fujimura/dp/0300254148/ref=asc_df_0300254148/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475750949230&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6530617002446159347&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031994&hvtargid=pla-920027808936&psc=1 The Goodness of God - CeCe Winans ...
Jesus in the Home: Colossians 3 (Part II)
December 02, 2022 20:30 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBBook Reference Rodney Stark, The Rise of Christianity
A Gospel for Real Life: Colossians 3 (Part I)
November 03, 2022 05:58 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIn the second half of Colossians, Paul brings the Gospel into beautifying contact with the daily realities of life. It’s a rich vision of what it means to be the New Humanity in Jesus, clothed in the royal garments of love. In today’s conversation, we look closely at Paul’s appeal in Colossians 3. Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Other helpful links: Exodus 34:6-7: Attributes of God Bible Project: Character of God series Colossians and Philemon: An Introduction and Commentary Vi...
Dead Ends to Avoid: Colossians 2:6–23
October 20, 2022 06:07 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBPart of growing up in the faith is knowing what to avoid—avenues of spiritual growth seem attractive and useful, but end up leading nowhere. In Colossians 2, Paul warns his young believers about the dangers of grounding their faith in anything but Jesus. Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Other helpful links: The Present Age and of the Difference Between a Genius and an Apostle by Soren Kierkegaard Sin: A history by Gary Anderson Visit our Resources page for more on Bible & Science. ...
Maturity in the Messiah: Colossians 1:1–2:5
October 06, 2022 16:55 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBPaul’s letter to the young church in Colossae challenges them to grow up into fully mature believers, reframing their whole world—belief systems and patterns of behavior—around Jesus. In our first conversation about Colossians, we discuss essential background issues and the high points of 1:1–2:5. Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Visit our Resources page for more on Bible & Science. Connect with us on Facebook & Instagram.
Genesis and Jesus: The Story That Leads To Him
August 04, 2022 05:40 - 45 minutes - 42 MBIn many ways, Genesis 50, the last chapter in the scroll, mirrors its beginning. It also gestures to the future — both the near-term future of Israel’s history and the long-term future in which Jesus plays a central role. In today’s conversation, we talk about the broader structures of Genesis and about “prophecy and Jesus,” pondering the multiple ways in which the history that begins in Genesis leads to Him. Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Visit our Resources page for more on Bible ...
Genesis 45: The Big Reveal
July 28, 2022 07:09 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThe reader of Genesis 45 gets to be a fly on the wall at a closed-door scene: the moment when Joseph reveals to his brothers who he really is. In today's podcast, we take a closer look at this poignant scene, observing the uncanny parallels it has with accounts in the New Testament of Jesus revealing himself after Easter. We also discuss “remnant” theology, and why it was so important for the early Christians. Listen in! Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Other helpful links: 3D glasse...
True Royalty: Judah Offers His Life
July 21, 2022 06:37 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBAre Joseph's brothers truly changed men? In Genesis 44 he tries to find out, tempting them to commit the same crime they did against Joseph as a boy. And the outcome of the test is startling: not only are the brothers truly changed, but Judah even offers to sacrifice his life for the family. This is the relational flashpoint where old wounds are healed and trust is reborn. Join us as we study the little details and overarching meaning of Genesis 44. Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Vi...
Role Reversal: the Brothers at Joseph's Mercy
July 14, 2022 07:35 - 36 minutes - 33 MBAfter 20 years apart Joseph and his brothers finally meet again, and this time the roles are dramatically reversed: the younger brother is now in a position of power over his older brothers. The encounter is emotionally and relationally fraught, as Joseph is eager to learn whether his brothers are changed men. Listen in as we discuss. Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Other helpful links: A Tale of three Kings: A Study in Brokenness by Gene Edwards Visit our Resources page for more o...
Joseph's Resurrection
June 30, 2022 05:27 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThings finally start looking up for Joseph in Genesis 41: ironically, Pharaoh’s nightmare lets Joseph realize his dream not only of getting out of prison, but also the deeper dreams God gave him as a teenager in Canaan. Joseph is swiftly Egyptianized—given a new name, a new appearance, a new wife—yet his identity as a fearer of the God of Israel remains unshaken. It’s out of this reverence for the one true God that the plan will emerge for shepherding Egypt, and the wider world, through a t...
Prison Years: God With Joseph
June 23, 2022 07:51 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBUnjustly framed for a crime, Joseph now finds himself in prison. Why? What’s the reason for this newest disaster in his life? And why does Joseph get promoted once again to second in command? What role do dreams play in the Bible, and do they mean anything in our own lives? We talk about all this and more in this week’s conversation. Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Visit our Resources page for more on Bible & Science. Connect with us on Facebook & Instagram.
A Tale of Two Seductions
June 16, 2022 07:27 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBJudah fails a sexual test in Genesis 38 and Joseph passes one in Genesis 39. Yet surprisingly, Joseph suffers for his righteous actions—thrown in prison!—while Judah is shown grace. This week we take a closer look at this biblical study in contrasts, noting how it jives with earlier stories in Genesis and with ancient Near Eastern customs, while also containing a wealth of moral nuances. Listen in! Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Visit our Resources page for more on Bible & Science. ...
Introducing Joseph: Triangles of Love and Hate
June 09, 2022 07:38 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBThe story of Joseph begins in Genesis 37 with many themes we’ve already seen: favoritism, jealousy, and a broken family. Yet from a theological and scholarly standpoint, there are several new elements that come online at this point in Genesis. Join in with this week’s conversation to find out more! Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Other helpful links: Positive Parenting Improves Multiple Aspects of Health and Well-Being in Young Adulthood by Ying Chen, et. al. Parental warmth and fl...
The Divine Life Under Human Conditions
June 02, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBWe resume our study of Genesis by looking at Chapters 34 and 35, where Jacob’s rather hectic life continues: the neighbors are mad, idolatry and incest appear again in the family, and three cherished relatives die. This hodgepodge of events nudges us to ask what is particularly “spiritual” about such inconveniences and misfortunes in Jacob’s life—and in ours. Weekend teaching: Concord Visit our Resources page for more on Bible & Science. Connect with us on Facebook & Instagram.
Baby Wars and Mandrakes
April 07, 2022 06:23 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBGenesis 30 continues the story of Jacob's season of exile, focusing on the sibling rivalry between his sister-wives, Rachel and Leah. As so often, the underlying question is: will humans try to make the good for themselves, or trust God to make the good for them? Listen in! Weekend teaching: Concord Visit our Resources page for more on Bible & Science. Connect with us on Facebook & Instagram.
The Trickster Tricked
March 31, 2022 05:42 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBWhen Jacob reunites with his mother’s side of the family in Haran, things start out well, but quickly turn sour. Our trickster Jacob is tricked into an awkward love triangle and years of harsh labor he hadn’t planned on. Join us for this week’s conversation as we go deeper into this biblical story from Genesis 29, full of ironies and poetic justice. Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Visit our Resources page for more on Bible & Science. Connect with us on Facebook & Instagram.
Boundary Encounters with God
March 24, 2022 06:37 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThe night before Jacob confronts his past he has a tortured, sleepless night, wrestling until dawn with a shadowy figure who, by the end, he’ll realize is God himself. In this week’s convo, we take a closer look at the identity transformation Jacob undergoes in the process of becoming “Israel,” and talk about why God often meets us in seasons of transition. Listen in! Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Other helpful links: The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis A Screwtape Letter for th...
Kids Episode: Deceptive Meals
March 17, 2022 06:39 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn today’s special Kids Episode, two of The Bay’s sharpest young people join us for a closer look at Genesis 25 and 27, two stories in the early life of Jacob when he uses food to cheat his brother Esau out of his identity. Listen in! Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Visit our Resources page for more on Bible & Science. Connect with us on Facebook & Instagram.
Jacob: Born for Struggle
March 03, 2022 07:18 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBJacob is a brawler—even before he’s born! This week we begin Season 4 of our study in Genesis, called “Jacob: The Odyssey of a Trickster,” and the first story about him in Genesis 25 sets a life trajectory of both struggle and redemption. Join us as we begin our relationship with this most unlikely of patriarchs. Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Visit our Resources page for more on Bible & Science. Connect with us on Facebook & Instagram.
Youth Episode: Wooing at the Well
February 24, 2022 06:29 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBGenesis 24 is a novella about how Abraham finds a wife for his son Isaac. The matchmaking occurs at a well (a special setting in the Bible) and the young lady, Rebecca, shows through her remarkable generosity and faith that she’s a lot like Abraham himself, her future father-in-law. Join us for this week’s special Youth Episode, as we talk with The Bay Church students about all this and more! Weekend teaching: Brentwood & Concord Other helpful links: Couple riding a camel Visit our Reso...