Latest Alkitab Podcast Episodes
Let's Read the Book of Esther (5): 3 Little Men
PDT Podcast - March 27, 2023 14:50 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we go through chapter 2:19-3:13 where, once again, our traditional understanding of the characters in this story is being challenged. How should we understand what is going on between Mordecai, Haman and King Xerxes here? Tune in and be blessed! Timestamps: 00:00-05:31--- Intr...
Let's Read the Book of Esther (4): Time Is of The Essence
PDT Podcast - March 13, 2023 10:27 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn the light of the compelling interpretations discussed previously, we continue to ask whether we should view both Esther and Mordecai as heroes or compromisers. It is clear that the answer is not that straightforward, yet, we do not simply want to fall into a simple "neither nor/ either or" an...
Let's Read the Book of Esther (3): Heroes or Compromiser
PDT Podcast - March 06, 2023 10:09 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we discuss Esther 2:1-17 where we propose an alternative way of reading the book which challenge the traditional, hagiographic reading of Mordecai and Esther. Tune in and be blessed! Timestamps: 00:00-05:26---Recap 05:26-08:02---The big issue in chapter 2 08:02-14:12--- Abs...
Let's Read the Book of Esther (2): The Revelations of Chapter 1
PDT Podcast - February 20, 2023 07:48 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we dive into Esther 1:10-21 where the Bible reveals to us the foolishness and absurdity with regards to Xerxes and his grand celebration, yet, it is not just Xerxes that the Bible wants to uncover. Tune in and find out what else are being revealed in this chapter! Timestamps: ...
Let's Read the Book of Esther (1): Why This Book & A Little Intro
PDT Podcast - February 13, 2023 11:47 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe are excited to start our new series "Let's Read The Book of Esther"! In this short first episode, we discuss the uniqueness of this book and how its relevancy to our current spiritual situation. Then, we close it off with a short discussion of the first few verses of this book. Hope all of yo...
Make Disciples of All Nations: Experience From Sarang Church
PDT Podcast - December 20, 2022 11:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHi PDT Podcast listeners, it has been quite some time that we have last uploaded an episode but we are glad to say that we may be quiet but not gone. In this special episode, we asked pastor Heru to share his experience and thoughts about his visit to Sarang Church in Korea where he had joined a...
S3E1: Introduction to "Genocidal God"
PDT Podcast - January 05, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAfter a pretty long break, we are finally back! Not only are we back but we are back with a whole new series. In this season, we will deal with one of the most difficult topics in the Bible: God who does genocide. How do we understand the mass killings that we see in the OT? How are we to accept...
S2E15: Hobbies From a Christian Perspective (Special Episode part 2)
PDT Podcast - July 09, 2021 06:39 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingContinuing our discussions from the previous episode, we immediately go into the problem of hobbies as idolatry before going into the details of whether or not it is wrong for a Christian to have "fun". Finally we finish our discussions with the ways we can set our boundaries and limits when it ...
S2E14: Hobbies From a Christian Perspective (Special Episode)
PDT Podcast - June 18, 2021 07:02 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode and the next, we will be posting our discussions as a team with regards to hobbies. How should Christians interact with hobbies? are they good or bad? Is it a sin to find leisure in hobbies? Are hobbies a waste of time? tune in and be blessed. This session was originally recorde...
S2E13: Talking Temple Theology with Pastor Eko Aria (2)
PDT Podcast - June 08, 2021 10:12 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe continue our fruitful discussions on temple theology with pastor Eko Aria. In this episode, we start off by discussing temple theology proper before moving on to the false alternatives of kingdom narratives committed today. Lastly, we see how we are supposed to be involved in the proper templ...
S2E12: Talking Temple Theology with Pastor Eko Aria
PDT Podcast - May 24, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe are very delighted to have pastor Eko Aria to join our discussion of the creation story! In this episode, he will share his thoughts on temple theology, a topic which he has invested much study into; however, unlike the trajectory of our discussions, he will try to speak of the negative recep...
S2E11: Let Me See, O God
PDT Podcast - May 18, 2021 05:45 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe are reaching closer and closer to the end of the series and we hope it has been a profitable and blessed journey for all listeners. In this episode, we add a few couple remarks with regards to all the things we learn from Walton's way of reading Genesis and the Torah: How do we, then, read th...
S2E10: Is Torah a Legislation or Instruction?
PDT Podcast - May 03, 2021 10:02 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we pick up from where left off previously by discussing the constructive implication of understanding the Creation story in its function. Rather than just engaging in the Creation story, we borrow Walton's thoughts on the Torah to help us in laying a general constructive princip...
S2E9: Deconstructing Through Creation
PDT Podcast - April 21, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we try to sort out the implications that Walton's perspective on creation carries. It is highly important that our discussions on Creation are merely not just talks but truly has an impact on our Christian life. We will begin, first, with how these discussions deconstruct some o...
S2E8: What is Sabbath?
PDT Podcast - April 20, 2021 04:31 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIs there anything to talk about the day of Sabbath when even God Himself rests on this day? It turns out that what the Bible calls as rest is not the same as the type of rest we assume it to be. Tune in and be blessed! Timestamps: 00:38- 05:25--- Intro 05:40-16:40--- Sabbath as Transition ...
S2E7: Creation of Man
PDT Podcast - April 06, 2021 19:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we discuss the creation of man from the paradigm of material and function. What do these readings tell us about the nature of man as God's image and likeness? Tune in and be blessed. Timestamps: 00:38- 01:10--- Intro 01:10- 12:22--- Material perspective of man 12:37- 24:36-...
S2E6: Day 4 to Creation of Animals
PDT Podcast - March 23, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we continue our discussions the creation account, specifically from day 4 to the creation of animals. First, we explain how as one unified structure, the creation account of day 4 to 6 basically portrays the same underlying message as the ones before. Next, we try to put these a...
S2E5: Reflections on Day 1 to 3
PDT Podcast - March 09, 2021 21:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we give our final remarks on our discussions of Day 1 to 3. Timestamps: 00:00-05:05- Introduction and update on pastor Jethro's health after his bile operation 05:05- 18:15- Significance of ANE background and functional perspective in understanding the Creation account 18:3...
S2E4: Day 1 to Day 3
PDT Podcast - February 24, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode we apply the principles that we have discussed previously straight into the creation story, specifically the accounts from day one to three. Tune in and be blessed! timestamps: 00:50-11:33--- Day 1 11:49- 20:16--- Day 2 20:30- 29:02--- Day 3 29:17- END--- Conclusion --- ...
S2E3: Difficulties in Creation as "Home"
PDT Podcast - February 17, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we discuss the difficulties revolving around reading the creation account as a "home" rather than "house" before we continue with our materials. Tune in and be blessed. Timestamp: 00:40- Intro 01:35- Does "home" contradict "house"? 15:40- Slippery slope? 24:02- Frustrating...
S2E2: House vs. Home
PDT Podcast - February 10, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we continue our discussion regarding the creation account in Genesis. We start by addressing the concern of some that reading the Bible in its commonality with other ANE stories actually sheds the Bible of its distinctiveness. Then, we dive into the text of Genesis to show that ...
S2E1: Creation & Existence
PDT Podcast - February 03, 2021 06:45 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe kick off the season with a new series, "Reading the Beginning", where we will explore the creation account found in Genesis 1-2. The intent, however, is not merely to explore but to bring readers of the Bible to understand how the original recipients of this story would have understood it. We...
2020 Christmas Special: Discussions on the Virgin Birth (2)
PDT Podcast - December 24, 2020 19:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPart 2 of our Christmas special where we discuss the topic of the virgin birth. In this episode, we continue briefly on the matter of prophecy, then, explore the challenges against the virgin birth in the context of interpretation and translation. Once again, blessed Christmas and new year for a...
2020 Christmas Special: Discussions on the Virgin Birth
PDT Podcast - December 17, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFirst off, we would like to say that: we are back! It has been a good few months where we took a break and we would like to thank all the listeners who have shown much support and calling us to post new episodes. In this Christmas episode, we discuss the matter of virgin birth, not just whether ...
Goodbye...For Now
PDT Podcast - September 21, 2020 04:16 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIts the end of season 1! We want to give thanks to all of you who have been following and listening to the podcast. We truly appreciate and give thanks to everyone who has found blessings from the things we discussed in this podcast. By God's grace and your support, we have consistently produced...
032: Worship Must Be Authentic!
PDT Podcast - September 18, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt is assumed that to be authentic means to be able to freely express oneself, yet, what happens when our worship merely become an outlet of our expressions? In this episode, we discuss the adverse effects when worship neglects God's edification and emphasizes expressions and authenticity. Tune...
031: The Case Against Liturgy
PDT Podcast - September 09, 2020 17:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCan liturgy really mold us for the better? In this episode, we discuss the case against the efficacy of liturgy, specifically, on why we are hesitant to believe in things that look normal and how liturgy or ritual can avoid being idolatrous but, rather, edifying. Tune in and be blessed! --- S...
030: Basking In The Gospel Of Consumerism
PDT Podcast - August 26, 2020 18:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLiturgy does not just happen in the church but in all walks of life. Arguably, one of the most prominent liturgies of this age is the liturgy of consumerism. In this episode, we discuss the four premises of this liturgy and what's our take on it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters...
029: Unveiling The Curtain
PDT Podcast - August 19, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDo our habits affect our surroundings or vice versa? In this episode, we discuss how the liturgies of the world can unconsciously form us and how the church liturgy serves to unveil the wrong liturgies of the world. Tune in and be blessed! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti...
028: Love-producing Liturgy
PDT Podcast - August 13, 2020 05:52 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow does love increase? Not just by showering more emotions or understanding but by our habit! In this episode, we discuss how habit actually builds love and how all these revolves around our liturgy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdt-podcast/message