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Genesis Marks the Spot

Raiding the ivory tower of biblical theology without ransacking our faith.

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Episode 45

October 20, 2023

Sacrifice as Celebration - (Worship, Part 5) - Episode 045

The meaning of "sacrifice" has shifted between the time of the Bible to today.  How did that happen?  Join Cindy Beaver and I and...

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Episode 44

October 13, 2023

Discipleship as Worship (Worship, Part 4; Image, Part 6) - Episode 044

Worship and the image of God: both are associated with sacred space and our relationship with God.  James Russell joins me for a conversation...

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Episode 43

October 06, 2023

Life is Pain - The Babylonian Job (Worship, Part 3) - Episode 043

Why do we worship God amidst suffering?  Cindy Beaver and I discuss the topic of theodicy in relation to worship, and Cindy reads the...

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Episode 42

September 29, 2023

Divination to Adoration - Worship Then and Now (Worship, Part 2) - Episode 042

Worship in the ancient world and worship today seem like they're two totally different concepts and ideas.  Are they really that different?  Why would...

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Episode 41

September 22, 2023

Heaven Calling (Worship, Part 1) - Episode 041

Welcome to the series on worship!  Cindy Beaver and I introduce the topic of worship, discuss how we are going to be casting our...

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Episode 40

September 15, 2023

Q&A #3 - Satan, Alter, and Peterson (in no particular order) - Episode 040

Welcome to the podcast's third Q&A episode! Timestamps: (0:36) - So, you're saying that Satan in Job isn't the serpent? (13:55) - Wait, we...

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