In this extended episode of Hidden Wisdom, Meghan Farner offers a courageous and deeply grounded exploration of what it truly means to call the Bible “the Word of God.” Drawing from history, theology, mysticism, and personal discernment, Meghan invites listeners to approach scripture—especially the Old Testament—not as an inerrant divine transcript, but as a profoundly human record of humanity wrestling with God.

This episode examines biblical authorship, political and cultural influences, polytheism in ancient Israel, the suppression of the divine feminine, and the role of ego, power, and hierarchy in shaping scripture. Meghan introduces the four levels of Hebrew interpretation, demonstrates how symbolic and mystical readings restore depth and coherence, and reframes troubling biblical narratives as invitations to inner transformation rather than external obedience.

Ultimately, this episode is a call to spiritual maturity: to trust Christ, cultivate discernment, and allow God—not institutions—to be your primary tutor. For anyone studying the Bible this year, navigating faith transitions, or seeking a lived experience of the Divine beyond fear, this conversation offers clarity, permission, and profound hope.

00:00 – 02:40 | Introduction and why this topic matters now

02:40 – 04:00 | Why the Old Testament creates tension and confusion

04:00 – 06:45 | Personal discernment and direct relationship with God

06:45 – 09:45 | Projection, ego, and humans creating God in their image

09:45 – 12:45 | The Bible as a human record—not divine dictation

12:45 – 15:30 | Violence, fear, and misattributed divine commands

15:30 – 18:15 | Ancient Israel’s polytheism and the divine council

18:15 – 21:40 | Spiritual evolution and changing views of God

21:40 – 24:45 | Political power, Rome, and biblical curation

24:45 – 27:30 | Loss of feminine wisdom and oral tradition

27:30 – 30:45 | Asherah, goddess suppression, and missing feminine imagery

30:45 – 34:15 | Excluded texts and erased mystical traditions

34:15 – 37:00 | Four levels of Hebrew interpretation

37:00 – 40:15 | Symbolism as the language of scripture

40:15 – 43:00 | Cain and Abel as inner allegory

43:00 – 46:30 | Discernment, humility, and spiritual maturity

46:30 – 50:45 | Translation bias and priesthood hierarchy

50:45 – 55:30 | Christ revealing the true character of God

Hidden Wisdom initiates truth-seekers into the Mysteries, guiding listeners toward a lived experience of the Divine that awakens and transforms faith—without dismantling family or community. This podcast is perfect for women (and men) exploring faith renovation, spiritual awakening, Christian mysticism, sacred wisdom, and embodied spiritual growth.

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