In this shortcast, Kerry explores briefly some cultural and historical elements that cast light on the Joseph Story.

In this short-cast Kerry explores cultural elements that help us understand and even learn from the story of Tamar and Judah.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, for our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our theme song.

Lamar and Kerry discuss the moving story of Jacob, Rachel, Leah, Billah and Zilpah, and the birth of their 12 sons, and the creation of the House of Israel. They also discuss whether or not God has a chosen people, what it means to be of the House of Israel, and what we should do about it today. You can learn more about this on his website about it, and in the many podcasts, firesides and devotionals found there. You can also read or listen to his latest work on this topic here.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the theme song.

Kerry discusses the wrestle Jacob has at Peniel and how it is the culmination of his Abrahamic Sacrifice. He then explores the different ways such a sacrifice might look in our lives, sharing the story of his father. He also touches on how significant this was of Jacob.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for our editor, Sabrina Muhlestein, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the theme song.

Kerry interviews Kim Matheson as she talks about when reading about Jacob's wrestle became real for her.

In this shortcast Kerry explores temple and covenant elements of Jacob's experience. He focuses on his dream at Bethel, but touches on his other temple experiences, such as at Peniel and his return to Bethel with his family. We see how similar we are to the great patriarchs and matriarchs of old.

We are grateful to our Sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Sabrina Muhlestein, and the composer and player of the music, Rich Nicholls.

Lamar and Kerry discuss the story of Jacob receiving the birthright blessing. They tackle issues such as tricks being employed, the birthright, and inspiration. We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Sabrina Muhlestein

Camille Fronk Olson highlights some of the incredible stories we have about women in the book of Genesis. Their lives are so real, and so inspiring, and there is so much we can all learn from them, whether we are male or female. Sister Olson shares many powerful messages.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein

Lamar and Kerry discuss the marriage of Rebekah and Isaac. They speak of lessons we can learn from Rebekah and the role model she is. There is so much we can learn from Rebekah. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein

Lamar and Kerry interview Dr. Daniel Peterson about the biblical story of Ishmael and how it impacts the world today. They explore the Arab connection with Ishmael and Islam today.