The Nerdy One
(Genesis 50) Nathan VanHorn. Death. The Afterlife. Weeping. References to the NBC's Heros. All things you will hear discussed in today's episode.
Jul 01, 2025•Ep. 220
Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast
The Bible is the most read book ever, but for many it is merely fiction. Join our conversation as we connect the dots to reveal that the story of the Bible is not only true, it's better than fiction.
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Down to the Jordan
(Genesis 50:1-14) The house of Israel goes into the land to bury Jacob, and they start to look more and more like Egyptians
Jun 24, 2025•Season 5Ep. 219
I Swear by the Moon and the Stars and the Sky.
(Genesis 50:1-6) Cremation, Christian burial, and Santa Anna. We discuss the importance of "Being gathered to your people"
Jun 10, 2025•Season 5Ep. 218
I Know Your Life on Earth was Troubled
(Genesis 49:29-33) Jacob's life, and his part in the story has come to an end. We reflect on the short, evil, and blessed life of the last Patriarch.
Jun 03, 2025•Season 5Ep. 217
White Fang
(Genesis 49:27) Is it better to be a Lion or a wolf? That's a question that Benjamin is exploring firsthand. Also, lots of wolf puns.
May 27, 2025•Season 5Ep. 216
The Sword in the Stone
(Genesis 49:22-26) It's Joseph's turn to be blessed, and here the Jesus imagery becomes more clear than ever.
May 20, 2025•Season 5Ep. 215
The Dantichrist
(Genesis 49:16-17) The End Times, The Antichrist, Charts, Maps, and Speculation. What does Genesis have to do with any of this? Probably more than you think.
May 13, 2025•Season 5Ep. 214
Sleep Apnea
The boys are back, and one of them is well rested. These “second string” sons of Jacob don’t get much love, but we give them their due in this week’s episode.
May 06, 2025•Season 5Ep. 213
Scar! Brother, Help Me!
(Genesis 49:8-12) Judah is the next brother in line to be blessed. His blessing looks forward to Jesus and beyond to the Revelation.
Apr 22, 2025•Season 5Ep. 212
The Inheritance Games
(Genesis 49:1-7) Jacob gathers his Sons and give them...A blessing? A curse? A prophecy? Whatever it is, it will shape the generations of Israel forever.
Apr 08, 2025•Season 5Ep. 211
Catastrophic Error
(Genesis 48) A skipped blessing and a skipped generation. Jacob's actions have far reaching implications for those living the exodus.
Apr 01, 2025•Season 5Ep. 210
Pandora
(Genesis 48) "The Angel of the Lord" a messenger from God, or something more? We discuss Jacob's prayer and blessing on his grandchildren.
Mar 25, 2025•Season 5Ep. 209
Three is the Magic Number
(Genesis 48) Matt has a hot shower and reveals the true depth of our folly.
Mar 18, 2025•Season 5Ep. 208
Sisyphus
(Genesis 47: 28-31) Things are getting a little weird here. What the deal with this oath stuff and touching thighs? Remember: It's only weird to us, it makes perfect sense to the original readers of the text. Let's learn about how they would have heard this.
Mar 11, 2025•Season 5Ep. 207
Clickbait
(Genesis 47:13-26) Remember that huge disaster that was the whole reason for the Brothers to go to Egypt? Oh yeah, that one. It's here and there are consequences. Joseph uses his station to shrewdly navigate the famine.
Feb 25, 2025•Season 5Ep. 206
The Scouring of the Shire
(Genesis 47:7-12) Back in flyover territory, we learn how Jacob views his life and how he views his blessing. Plus a MAJOR disney retraction from Matt.
Feb 18, 2025•Season 5Ep. 205
Ever so Nicely
(Genesis 47 1:12) Let's pause the story to talk about everyone's favorite topic: Politics! But not really. Let's examine how to read the Bible considering the time you live.
Feb 11, 2025•Season 5Ep. 204
Land-o-Goshen!
(Genesis 47:1-12) Shepherds, abominations, callbacks, and foreshadowing. This chapter has it all.
Feb 04, 2025•Season 5Ep. 203
Let Me Look on You With My Own Eyes
(Genesis 46:28-34) Jacob once again sees the face of his son, and only then does he believe what his sons have told him. We examine the use of face imagery, how it has affected the story so far, and how it will continue to influence it moving forward
Jan 28, 2025•Season 5Ep. 202
Umbilical Hernia
Hey, did you know that when the doctor says "You should be good in a few days" that he is probably vastly overestimating your constitution. Trust me Doc, you have no idea how how much of a weenie I am. Anyways, thanks Matt for getting something out in my absence. Hopefully I'll be back next week - Gandalf
Jan 21, 2025•Season 5Ep. 201
The 70 Thing Goes Deeper Than I Thought
(Genesis 46:1-26) Jacob is the first of the Patriarchs to return to Egypt, this time with 70 people rather than Abraham's two.
Jan 14, 2025•Season 5Ep. 200
In The Year 2525
(Genesis 45:16-28) Happy New Year, Listener! We start off 2025 with the conclusion of Joseph's reconciliation to his Bothers, and we begin the winding down of Jacob's story.
Jan 07, 2025•Season 5Ep. 199
Don't Cry for Me Argentina
(Genesis 45:1-5) At last Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, and in the process paints a picture of the future Messiah
Dec 17, 2024•Season 5Ep. 198
Downton Abbey
(Genesis 43:18-34) It's rock bottom for the brother as they plead with Joseph for the freedom of Benjamin. Unknowingly, they pass Joseph's final test.
Dec 10, 2024•Season 5Ep. 197
The Great and Powerful Oz
(Genesis 44:1-17) Joseph begins his final test for the brothers, and we look at a inciteful listener comment
Dec 03, 2024•Season 5Ep. 196
No Camels!
(Genesis 43:15-34) The Brothers return to Egypt and pass Joseph's first test. But the Son of the Supplanter has tricks of his own...
Nov 26, 2024•Season 5Ep. 195
Liar Liar
(Genesis 43:1-15) It's time to go back to Egypt, and this time Jacob is back to his old tricks
Nov 19, 2024•Season 5Ep. 194
Dead Reckoning
(Genesis 42: 18-38) Once again the sons of Jacob return to their father without a son, and once again a man grieves. This time the tears are ones of relief as Joseph see how God has soften the hearts of his brothers.
Nov 11, 2024•Season 5Ep. 193
Believe or not, Straight to Jail
(Genesis 42:6-17) Well, well, well, look who has come to Egypt to bow down to Joseph. Joseph may be ready to forgive his brothers, but not before they have to pass a test...
Oct 29, 2024•Season 5Ep. 192
Midgard
( Genesis 42:1-7) "He feared that harm might happen to him" Afraid of who? We look at family dynamics behind Jacob's actions.
Oct 22, 2024•Season 5Ep. 191
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