Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast

Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast episodes:

• 11.12.2021

  8.13 Gideon Pt. 2

  This thirteenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the remainder of the biblical narrative concerning Gideon, after he defeats the Midianites the gets his revenge and heads...

  
• 11.05.2021

  8.12 Gideon Pt. 1

  This twelfth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover most of the biblical narrative concerning Gideon, up through when he defeated the Midianites, among others. Listen and let...

  
• 10.29.2021

  8.11 The Judges Shamgar and Deborah

  This eleventh episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the next two Judges found in the book, Shamgar and Deborah. Listen and let me know what you think.

  
• 10.22.2021

  8.10 The Judges Othniel and Ehud

  This tenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the first two Judges found in the book, Othniel and Ehud. Listen and let me know what you think.

  
• 10.15.2021

  8.9 Judges Timeline

  This ninth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover a rough timeline for the events found in the book of Judges along with a few trivial aspects of...

  
• 10.08.2021

  8.8 The Aleppo Codex

  This eighth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I begin the history of the source documents for the book, in this case the history of what’s become known as...

  
• 10.01.2021

  8.7 Judges Introduction Pt. 7

  This seventh episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the second half of the story about what happened to a Levite’s wife, and the intertribal war that followed. A war between the Bejaminites...

  
• 09.24.2021

  8.6 Judges Introduction Pt. 6

  This sixth episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover Micah, the Levite who became his priest, and the migrating Danites. Towards the end of the podcast, I begin the story about what happened...

  
• 09.17.2021

  8.5 Judges Introduction Pt. 5

  This fifth episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. Last week, I covered what happened to Samson’s parents before he was born. This week, I cover the story of his life, good and bad. Listen and let me...

  
• 09.10.2021

  8.4 Judges Introduction Pt. 4

  This fourth episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. I pick up with the judges Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. I also get started on the story of Samson, covering how his parents were informed that...

  
• 09.03.2021

  8.3 Judges Introduction Pt. 3

  This third episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. I pick up with the remaining portion of the story of Gideon, followed by how his son proved to be a near opposite. Listen and let me know what...

  
• 08.27.2021

  8.2 Judges Introduction Pt. 2

  This second episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. We’re told of the next judge Deborah and her compatriot Barak. Next up is Gideon, whom we’re given a great deal of background on. Listen and let me know...

  
• 08.20.2021

  8.1 Judges Introduction Pt. 1

  This first episode begins the summary of the book of Judges. We’re told of how the Israelites capture what remained of Canaan, and the first three judges. In the middle of this, a short summary of Joshua’s death is provided,...

  
• 08.13.2021

  7.40 Joshua in 30 Minutes

  This fortieth episode wraps up the history of the people, places, and things in the book of Joshua. In this final episode of the chapter, I provide a summary of the history found in the entire book. Listen and let...

  
• 08.06.2021

  7.39 Eleazar, Phinehas, Oak of Moreh

  This thirty ninth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the father and son high priests of Eleazar and Phinehas. I wrap up the episode with the Oak of Moreh, which is likely...

  
• 07.30.2021

  7.38 Anathoth, Heshbon, Jazer

  This thirty eighth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the cities of Anathoth, Heshbon, and Jazer. I wrap up the episode with Joshua’s charge to the eastern tribes and how it popped...

  
• 07.23.2021

  7.37 The City of Gibeon

  This thirty seventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover city of Gibeon, named in Joshua as a Levitical city. It’s more known in the Old Testament for the pool of water cut...

  
• 07.16.2021

  7.36 Kedesh, Ramoth, Libnah, Juttah, More Lost Books

  This thirty sixth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover cities of refuge Kedesh and Ramoth along with the Levitical cities of Libnah and Juttah. I also get to another lost book of...

  
• 07.09.2021

  7.35 Timnath-Serah, Golan, Daughters of Jacob Bridge

  This thirty fifth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the allotted to Joshua, the city of Timnath-Serah. I also relay what is known about the city of Golan and the misnamed Daughters...

  
• 07.02.2021

  7.34 Dan Moves to Northern Israel

  This thirty fourth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the relocation of the tribe of Dan to northern Israel, why it happened, and what happened after that. Listen and let me know...

  
• 06.25.2021

  7.33 Aijalon, Benebarak, Joffa (Jaffa)

  This thirty third episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places found in the territory of the tribes of Dan including how Joffa evolved into the modern Tel Aviv. Listen and let...

  
• 06.18.2021

  7.32 Kanah (Cana), Achzib, Zaanannim, Adamah, Iron, Migdal-el, Zorah, Eshtaol

  Today the 32nd episode of the 7th chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. This thirty second episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places found in the...

  
• 06.11.2021

  7.31 Dagan, Beth Dagan, Cabul

  This thirty first episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Beth Dagan and Cabul along with the Canaanite deity of Dagan. Listen and let me know what you think.

  
• 06.04.2021

  7.30 Shunaam, Ebez, Beth-Shemesh

  This thirtieth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Shunaam, Ebez, and Beth-Shemesh. Listen and let me know what you think.

  
• 05.28.2021

  7.29 Jezreel and the Jezreel Valley

  This twenty-ninth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Jezreel and the valley with the same name, which includes the location of Armageddon. Listen and let me know what you...

  
• 05.21.2021

  7.28 Beth-Horon, En-Rogel, Ramah, Mt. Tabor

  This twenty-eighth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Beth-Horon, En-Rogel, Ramah, Mt. Tabor. And even the connection between Ramah and Herod. Listen and let me know what you think.

  
• 05.14.2021

  7.27 Shiloh, Janoah, En-Dor (Endor)

  This twenty-seventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Shiloh and Janoah, along with En-Dor, both with and without the hyphen. Listen and let me know what you think.

  
• 05.07.2021

  7.26 Archites, Wadi Kana, Electrum, Beth-shean (Scythopolis)

  This twenty-sixth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the people known as the Archites, the stream known as the Wadi Kana, naturally occurring gold named electrum, and the city of Beth-Shean. Listen...

  
• 04.30.2021

  7.25 Mahanaim, Zaphon, Baʿal Zaphon, Akrabbim, Adummim

  This twenty-fifth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the city of Mahanaim, which would serve as the capital of Israel when David was king of Judah. I also touch on the city...

  
• 04.23.2021

  7.24 Gebal (Byblos)

  This twenty-fourth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the city of Gebal, which is modernly known as Byblos, from its prehistoric beginnings through the modern era. Listen and let me know what...

  
• 04.16.2021

  7.23 Gath, Mearah, Sidon

  This twenty-third episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. I first cover the Philistine city of Gath. Next up is the little known about the place Mearah. Finally, the northern Canaanite city of Sidon, found in the modern...

  
• 04.09.2021

  7.22 Baal-zebub & Ashkelon

  This twenty-second episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. I first cover the Canaanite deity of Baal-zebub and how it morphed over the years. I also go over what is known about the history of Ashkelon which the...

  
• 04.02.2021

  7.21 Shihor & Ekron

  This twenty-first episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Shihor and Ekron, both places the Israelites did not initially capture upon their return to Canaan. Listen and let me know...

  
• 03.26.2021

  7.20 Libnah and the Podcast’s 5th Anniversary

  This twentieth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Libnah, the last remaining place that the Israelites conquered and found in Joshua 20. It’s also the podcast’s 5th anniversary, so...

  
• 03.20.2021

  7.19 Shimron-Meron, Hormah, Arad, Megiddo

  This nineteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Shimron-Meron, Hormah, Arad, and Megiddo. Listen and let me know what you think.

  
• 03.19.2021

  7.19 Shimron-Meron, Hormah, Arad, Megiddo

  This nineteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Shimron-Meron, Hormah, Arad, and Megiddo. Listen and let me know what you think.

  
• 03.12.2021

  7.18 Hepher, Taanach, Goiim (Guti), Tirzah

  This eighteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Hepher, Taanach, and Tirzah. I also touch on Goiim, which may be the same place as Goiim. Listen...

  
• 03.05.2021

  7.17 Jokneam, Aphek, Lasharon

  This seventeenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Jokneam, Aphek, and Lasharon. Little is known about the latter two. As for Jokneam, it’s position on a...

  
• 02.26.2021

  7.16 Edrei, Salecah, Maacah (Maacathites), Geder, Tappuah, Adullam

  This sixteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Edrei, Salecah, Geder, Tappuah, and Adullam. I also cover the Maacathites who were from Maacah. Listen and let...

  
• 02.19.2021

  7.15 Ashdod and Anab

  This fifteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the city of Ashdod, territory that Joshua and the Israelites did not conquer. And where the giant Anakim continued to live....

  
• 02.12.2021

  7.14 The Waters of Merom, Misrephoth-maim, Baal-Gad, Mt. Halak

  This fourteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the Waters of Merom, where the armies of Northern Canaan encamped before facing the Israelites. I also touch on Misrephoth-maim, Baal-Gad,...

  
• 02.05.2021

  7.13 Mt. Carmel, Mizpah

  This thirteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Mt. Carmel. It was on the slopes of this mountain where Naphoth-dor was found. I also touch on Mizpah. Listen and...

  
• 01.29.2021

  7.12 Madon, Shimron, Achshaph, Chinnereth, Naphoth-dor

  This twelfth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Madon, Shimron, Achshaph, Chinnereth, Naphoth-dor, all located in northern Canaan. Listen and let me know what you think.

  
• 01.22.2021

  7.11 The History of Hazor

  This eleventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Hazor, located just north of the Sea of Galilee. King Jabin ruled from here and led a confederacy against the Israelites....

  
• 01.15.2021

  7.10 The History of Gezer

  This tenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Gezer, both the city and region. This place was among the most prosperous, and archeologically one of the most researched places...

  
• 01.08.2021

  7.9 Lachish, the Book of Jasher, Makkedah, Debir

  This ninth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the city of Lachish, located to the southwest of Jerusalem and among the five cities that united against the Israelites. There are also the...

  
• 01.01.2021

  7.8 Bethel, Chephirah, Kiriath-jearim, Jarmuth, Eglon

  This eighth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the city of Bethel, located a short walk from Ai. This historic city was known at least as far back as Abraham and well...

  
• 12.25.2020

  7.7 Jericho’s Wall and Battle, the city of Ai

  This seventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the wall protecting Jericho, really the dozens of walls that have protected the city throughout its history. All of this led to how far...

  
• 12.24.2020

  Supplement 1: Who Were The Wisemen?

  Today the 1st supplemental episode was published. When I left off last week, I teased that this week’s episode was the second part to Sodom and Gomorrah. But, then I came to the realization that this episode would be...

  
• 12.18.2020

  7.6 Jordan Flooding, Cities of Adam & Zarethan, Gilgal, Flint Knives, Shofars

  This sixth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover what the Jordan River was like when it flooded, the state the Israelites found it when they were told to cross into Canaan. I...