Reviewing John Walton’s newest entry in the Lost World series: New Explorations in the Lost World of Genesis. With clarity and candor, Carey explores Walton’s theological evolution—particularly the move from “functional” to “ordered” creation—and discusses the role of biblical theology in understanding Genesis 1–3.  

Carey also responds to popular-level criticisms of Walton’s work, emphasizing the need for good-faith engagement and theological humility. Along the way, she previews ideas from J. Harvey Walton’s dissertation and highlights the foundational theme of covenant, presence, and participation with God—over and above the traditional sin-salvation narrative.  

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This episode is for anyone curious about origins, Genesis 1–3, and how to responsibly engage Scripture in its ancient context.   

Blog post on biblical theology mentioned: What Is Biblical Theology?    

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What does it mean when the Bible speaks of gods being judged? Is wrath just God's angry impulse, or is it the just consequence of misplaced allegiance?  

In this episode, Carey dives deep into Deuteronomy 32, reading it not just as a poetic song, but as a cosmic indictment—against Israel, against the nations, and against their gods. Drawing from biblical imagery, ancient Near Eastern thought, and cosmic geography, this episode unpacks why wrath in the biblical story often comes not through lightning bolts, but through the unraveling of covenantal faithfulness.  

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With respectful engagement of Dr. Michael Heiser’s work and thoughtful interaction with ancient context, this episode opens the gates to a deeper biblical theology of wrath, judgment, and restoration.   

A blog post of interest:  Gods, Idols, and the Battle for Worship: A Review of Thomas A. Judge’s Other Gods and Idols  

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What does it mean to drink the cup of wrath? And why does Scripture use the language of vineyards, vintage, and wine to describe divine judgment?   

In this richly layered episode, Carey walks us through the biblical vineyard—from Genesis to Revelation—where wine is not merely a blessing but a mirror. Here, wrath is not divine temper but a giving-over: the slow fermentation of unrepentant desire, poured back upon those who distilled it.   

Drawing from Mark Scarlata, Geoff Johnson, 1 Enoch, and a range of biblical texts, this teaching explores how judgment, joy, and justice are deeply entwined—and how even wrath can be redemptive in the hands of God.   

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In this mid-series episode of Genesis Marks the Spot, Carey takes a step between the Cup of Joy and the Cup of Wrath—into the vineyard itself. With the help of Mark Scarlata’s Wine, Soil, and Salvation in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, we explore how the land, the vine, and the embodied experience of cultivation shape biblical theology.   

From Genesis to Leviticus, from midrash to metaphor, we trace the deep roots of wine as both blessing and judgment. Why is God’s wrath described as a cup? Why is the soil cursed? Why does pruning produce better fruit? And how does wine connect us to presence, patience, and promise?   

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Listen in to understand how the ground beneath the cups tells the story—and why wrath cannot be fully understood without joy.  

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In this episode of Genesis Marks the Spot, we trace the theme of wine as joy in Scripture—what it means to share in divine abundance, and how the vine tells a story of provision, blessing, and worship. This is the first of (at least) a trilogy exploring the biblical theology of wine: from joy to judgment to covenant. With stops in Genesis, Psalms, Judges, Proverbs, and Deuteronomy—and a splash of The Princess Bride—we'll see how the Bible’s portrayal of wine is more than metaphor; it’s a theological lens on joy, justice, and God’s hospitality.

Key themes:

Listen in and discover: joy is not just allowed—it’s commanded.

Check out the accompanying blog post with charts!  As You Drink: Wine, Worship, and the God Who Feasts With Us

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In this compelling follow-up to our discussion on Noah and the relief of the cursed ground, we examine the puzzling aftermath: Noah’s drunkenness. Was it a relapse into chaos—or something else entirely?   

Come walk through the deep theological and symbolic threads tied to wine in Scripture. Drawing on frame semantics, ancient rituals, and cultural insights, we explore how Noah’s actions in Genesis 9 parallel, reflect, and perhaps even invert the fall of Adam in Genesis 3. This episode also dives into the surprising history of alcohol in human civilization and Scripture—touching on Noah, Isaiah, Melchizedek, and more.     

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Did the Flood reverse the curse of the ground? Carey builds a compelling case for a concept that’s often overlooked—or outright dismissed: that the Flood narrative in Genesis 6–9 isn't just about judgment, but also about restoration—specifically the cleansing of the cursed ground from Genesis 3.   

Carey weaves together frame semantics, Hebrew wordplay, literary design (including an overlooked chiasm), and the theological role of Noah as a second Adam. She also unpacks how concepts like "serving the ground," the introduction of agriculture, and the story’s structural symmetry all speak to a larger narrative of renewal.     

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Grab your study guide on frame semantics (linked below) and share it with your Bible study group or church!   

Printable from Episode 121, direct download link: Frame Semantics Study Guide  

Beyond the Gates of Eden Conference:  Studies — The Two Trees Podcast   

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Let us know your thoughts: Did the Flood really reverse the curse?

In this episode of Genesis Marks the Spot, we finally dive into a long-anticipated topic: frame semantics—a cognitive linguistic tool that could revolutionize how we approach biblical texts. From exploring how the word "rest" is more than just a Sabbath nap, to rethinking the identity of the Satan in Job and why the Sons of God are unique, this episode is a thoughtful journey into how meaning is framed, shaped, and sometimes flattened when we don’t consider conceptual structures behind words.    

The usual truth-conditional semantics (where meaning hinges on objective truth) contrasts with the more holistic and contextual approach of frame semantics which is a better fit for the approach of biblical theology. Whether you’re a seasoned theology nerd or new to these ideas, this episode will challenge how you read Scripture—and may just spark your next Bible study breakthrough.    

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You know his name. You know the flood. You might even think you know why Noah was given that name in the first place. But what if I told you… there's some strange artifcacts with ‘rest’ in Genesis 5:29? What if the comfort Lamech longed for wasn’t exactly what Noah delivered?  Or maybe it was more than he was looking for...

Today, we’re digging into the meaning of Noah’s name, the toil of the world he was born into, and the rest—and what form of it—that followed. Because as it turns out…

This is the rest of the story.     

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As You Wish… Or Maybe Not? Rethinking Genesis 3:16.

Genesis 3:16 has been a theological battleground for centuries—was Eve cursed? Does this verse establish male rule? And why did the ESV change its translation again? In this episode, we dive deep into the Hebrew text, ancient interpretations, and modern theological debates surrounding this passage.

We’ll explore:
Rabbinic and early Christian views on Eve’s "curse"
Whether Genesis 3:16 prescribes or describes male rulership
The ESV translation shift—what it means and why it matters
The surprising implications of Hebrew grammar (Hendiadys, anyone?)
How this passage connects to the broader biblical story

From Augustine to Chrysostom, from the Hebrew text to modern scholarship, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most debated verses in Scripture. Whether you lean complementarian, egalitarian, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge assumptions and spark new insights.  

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The Book of Eden:  The Book of Eden, Genesis 2-3: God Didn't Curse Eve (or Adam) or Limit Woman in Any Way (The Eden Book Series): Fleming, Bruce C. E., Fleming PhD, Joy, Hagemeyer, Joanne Guarnieri: 9780972575928: Amazon.com: Books

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