(Genesis 16: 7-11) We’ve seen many references to angel and spiritual beings in the text, but what makes “The Angel of the Lord” different from the rest? Matt and Nathan Vanhorn discuss this topic in the absence of Gandalf and prove once and for all that they can record an episode all on their own.

(Genesis 16) Things are getting weird this week, but not in the text. An off-hand comment sends the Better than Fiction Crew down a rabbit hole that reveals clarity where once there was confusion. And Nathan Vanhorn sings, pop culture references are made, and Chapter 16 gets stretched out for another episode. So, not that weird after all.

(Genesis 16) You think you have family drama? Well, you’ve probably never been taken from your homeland and then been driven into the wilderness. But you probably have been in the spiritual wilderness. Just like Hagar, God sees you and is far more gracious than man.  

(Genesis 16) After many episodes, the crew leaves Genesis 15 behind and begins a new journey in Chapter 16. There is often more going on in the text of the Bible than what is immediately apparent, and other times it’s actually less complicated than you think. It’s tempting to read our own culture and customs into the text, but it’s important to remember that the Bible was written in a different place and time. This week: Superfans, Surrogate mothers, and Tom Hanks.

(Genesis 15:12-20) Not everything is as it first seems. The Bible uses genealogies, time, and now space to get it’s message across. Looking back on previously understood stories may reveal new truths. This week:  Jebusites, iniquity, maps, and  The Death Star.

Hook is a bad movie

(Genesis 12-21) Everything that follows, is a result of what you see here. My responses are limited, you must ask the right questions.

"How long is a Generation?"

I'm sorry, that is not the right question.

"Did God wait to free Israel from slavery?"

That, is the right question.

(Genesis 15:12-21)

This guy Abram, he’s great, really great, everyone says so. They come up to me and they say “Abram, his faith, it’s really outstanding”. Terrific guy. Wonderful guy. The dreams he’s having and deal’s he’s making, I’ve been saying it forever. I’ll just go ahead and say it: someone really loves this guy.

(Genesis 15:7-17) From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king. We celebrate and discuss life changes this week, both our own and Abrams.

(Genesis 15:6) Gandalf and Nathan continue to explore the question of Abram’s Faith, and it relation to the faith of modern Christians. Naturally there’s some singing, pop-culture references, and the acknowledgement of our slow pace. It’s the podcast you know and love.

(Genesis 15:6) Nathan and Gandalf discuss (among other things) The faith of Abram, the writings of Paul, and Spielberg’s best water based movie.