In this episode of Finding God Together, Jem and Dustin continue their careful walk through Genesis, slowing down in Day Two of creation to explore the firmament, the dividing of the waters above and below, and the boundaries God establishes before life unfolds.

They examine the ancient Hebrew word raqia, often translated as “firmament” or “expanse,” and why modern translations can subtly shift meaning away from the original text. Through open conversation and honest skepticism, they wrestle with what Genesis is actually describing and how ancient Hebrew cosmology differs from modern assumptions.

The episode also explores God’s design for time and rhythm, including why the biblical day begins at evening rather than sunrise, and how that rhythm reflects rest, trust, and order. Jem and Dustin discuss how God’s intentional structuring of creation challenges modern ways of measuring time and authority.

This conversation is not about forcing conclusions, but about staying rooted in Scripture, asking honest questions, and rediscovering the depth and intentionality woven into the Bible from the very beginning.