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Kicking off our new series, "Risen", we look at the history of Easter. Where did it start? Why did it start? Is Easter really pagan, and are our traditions really pagan? We'll also talk about how the date of Easter created one of the first real church controversies and almost caused an entire sect of Christians to be excommunicated by the Catholic Church! All this and more on this episode of the JNN Podcast!

After God looked on the nephilim and the wickedness of mankind, God decided to wipe it out - all of it. Except, one man and seven of his family members. That man was Noah. Why was Noah found righteous? Did the flood cover the entirety of the Earth, or was it just a local event? What did Jesus mean by "as it was in the days of Noah"? We'll answer all these questions in this week's episode of the JNN Podcast!

Late last Wednesday night, America received word that Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. Since then, the world has been encapsulated in this ongoing conflict. Nations have struggled to decide what they should do. We've seen billions of dollars worth of military aid go to Ukraine while Russia bombards the cities of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and others. Furthermore, Russia has hit civilian buildings, schools, and hospitals (and been unapologetic). On this bonus episode, we look at this from a Christian perspective. We are greatly concerned about the situation in Ukraine and fully support the Ukrainians in the defense of their country. We pray that good would prevail and ultimately God would have His ultimate will be done.

This week we look at the mysterious race of people known as "nephilim." What were they? WHO were they? Where did they come from? Why was God so frustrated with mankind and the nephilim that He chose to wipe it all out - saving only Noah? What's interesting is this doesn't just end with ancient Hebrew theology. This goes all the way into the New Testament & the apostles!

We continue our discussion about mankind this week with the fall. We ask some critical questions about the tree of knowledge of good and evil. We look at why Eve was comfortable talking to a snake. How in the world does this single event shape all of humanity and God's divine plan? Open your mind, and we'll take a look into the cultural influences evident on telling of this historical event.

Evolution or Creation? Science versus the Bible? This week we take a look at the scientific & theological explanations of mankind. Do they have to be totally at odds with each other? Were there other humans besides Adam & Eve present on Earth? There are so many questions surrounding the creation of humans!

This week we continue our dive into creation with an 'ages-old' question; How old is the earth? Some say 6,000 years old. Others say at least 12,000 years old. Many say 4.543 BILLION years old. Which is correct, and why are people walking away from the faith over the question of Earth's age?

Starting off season 2, Larry & Derek talk about creation & the mysterious creature, leviathan. Many know about the leviathan, but they never consider that it has a connection to creation. Leviathan is often what we'd consider to be a sea monster, but God spake of leviathan's presence around creation. What's up with that? We'll also look at the structure of the creation narrative, and discuss why there is more than one creation narrative in the Bible.