Earth Day was a few days ago. In celebration of our precious Blue Marble, this episode relates some interesting facts about the Earth from the perspective of NASA astronauts during their Moon missions.

Did you know that Superman is a "Christ Figure"? This episode explores several of the many similarities between Jesus Christ and good old Clark Kent. What superpowers do you wish you had?

In ancient mythology, Inanna, Ishtar, Ba'al, and Demeter descended to the realm of the dead. The Apostles' Creed states that Jesus descended to Hell while his body was dead and entombed. What did he do there?

Can three days of death last only one day? As we approach Holy Week, this note explores the durations of Jesus' death.

In Matthew's account of the trial of Jesus before he is crucified, it appears that the Jews accept for themselves and their descendants the responsibility for Jesus' execution. Is this early Christian antisemitism? Or is something else taking place in the Gospel of Matthew.

The Canaanite god Baal, the "Storm God" of the Bible, and meeting God in the whirlwind and in sheer silence.

There are storms in life, and water can be chaotic. Even so, without it we thirst and die. Here's a note on water in the Bible.

James T. Kirk, biblical mentions of astrological phenomena, and the call to protect our planet.

Pink Floyd, the Book of Proverbs, and other biblical wisdom on the cosmic machine of justice.

Mythic adventures, reluctant heroes, and talking back to God.