Vol. 2 The Christian History Podcast

Programming Update November 2022

8.62 The Maonites and Grain Thrashing

In this sixty-second episode, I cover the history of the Maonites, which also means I cover the Wilderness of Maon. I also dive into the technology of grain threshing. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.61 The Ishmaelites and Who Wrote Judges

In this sixty-first episode, I cover the history of the Ishmaelites, the decedents of Abraham’s first son. I also review the little know about Judge’s author. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.60 Judges Summary Pt. 9

This sixtieth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 20 and 21, the last two chapters in Judges. The book wraps up with the war against the Benjaminites then that tribe being saved from extinction. Listen...

8.59 Judges Summary Pt. 8

This fifty ninth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 18 and 19, which includes the end of the migration of Dan along with the story of the Levite and his concubine. Listen and let me...

8.58 Judges Summary Pt. 7

This fifty eighth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 14 and 15, which includes the end of Samson and the beginning of Micah. Which, eventually, leads to the migration of Dan. Listen and let me...

8.57 Judges Summary Pt. 6

This fifty seventh episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 14 and 15, all representing the bulk of the Judge Samson’s exploits, but not quite everything. I also touch on the requirements for those who declare...

8.56 Judges Summary Pt. 5

This fifty sixth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 10 and 13, all around what happened after Gideon’s son Abimelech. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.55 Judges Summary Pt. 4

This fifty fifth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 9 and 10, all around the story of the Judge Gideon’s son, Abimelech. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.54 Judges Summary Pt. 3

This fifty fourth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 6 through 8, all around the story of the Judge Gideon. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.53 Judges Wrap Up & Summary Pt. 2

This fifty third episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 3 through the middle of chapter 6. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.52 Judges Wrap Up & Summary Pt. 1

This fifty second episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 1 through the first part of 3. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.51 Jabeh-Gilead, Rock of Rimmon, Lebonah, Baal_Tamar, Geba, the 15th of Av

This fifty first episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I a few of the places and things mentioned in the story of the Levite’s Concubine, including the place Jabesh-Gilead....

8.50 Brides for the 600 Remaining Benjaminites

This fiftieth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover what happened after the Benjaminite War, when the other eleven tribes swore they would not let any man from...

8.49 The Benjaminite War

This forty-ninth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover what’s known as the Benjaminite War, when the other eleven tribes attacked Benjamin as retribution for the crime against...

8.48 The Levite’s Concubine & Gibeah

This forty-eighth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the first part of the story of the Levite’s concubine. I also dive into the history of the city...

8.47 Mahaneh-dan, Gershom, Mizpahs

This forty-seventh episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the place Mahaneh-dan, literally the camp of Dan. I also go over what’s known about Moses’ son Gershom and...

8.46 Laish turns to Dan, Beth-Rehob

This forty-sixth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the potentially Sidonian city of Laish, which was conquered by the Israelites and renamed Dan. Close by was the...

8.45 Dan’s Migration, Micah & His Idol

This forty-fifth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, Micah and his idol. This is the precursor to the migration of the tribe of Dan from southern to northern Israel....

8.44 Samson’s Foxes, Rock of Etam, Lehi, En-Hakkore, Valley of Sorek

This forty-fourth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the Rock of Etam, along with the places of Lehi, En-Hakkore, and the Valley of Sorek. I also touch...

8.43 Timnah & Barbary Lions

This forty-third episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the place of Timnah, where Samson met his wife. I also review the now (probably) extinct Barbary Lion, they...

8.42 Pirathon, Samson’s Parents (Manoah), Zorah, Estoal

This forty-second episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Pirathon, Zorah, and Estoal. I also review the little known about Samson’s parents, his father Manoah,...

8.41 Tekufot, Minnith, Abel-Cheramim, Shibboleths

This forty-first episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Minnith and Abel-Cheramim, the Hebrew festival of Tekufot, and the cultural implications of sibboleths. Listen and...

8.40 Chemosh and Jephthah’s Daughter

This fortieth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the Canaanite deity Chemosh and Jephthah’s daughter, sometimes named as Seila. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.39 The Land of Tob, Mizpah

This thirty-nineth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover two places mentioned in the text, the land of Tob and Mizpah. Listen and let me know what you...

8.38 The place and thing that was Shamir, Kamon, Havoth-Jair

This thirty-eighth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Shamir, Kamon and Havoth-Jair. I also discuss what’s known about concept of a shamir, allegedly used...

8.37 Tower of Shechem, Mt. Zalmon, Thebez

This thirty-seventh episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Mt. Zalmon and Thebez. I also discuss what’s known about the Tower of Shechem along with...

8.36 Gaal, Zebul, Arumah, Tabbur-erez, Elon-Meonenim

This thirty-sixth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the people Gaal and Zebul along with the places Arumah, Tabbur-erez, and Elon-Meonenim. Listen and let me know what...

8.35 Jotham, The Parable of the Trees, Beer (the city)

This thirty-fifth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover Gideon’s youngest son Jotham, his Parable of the Trees, and the city of Beer. Listen and let me know...

8.34 Jether, Baal Berith, Abimelech

This thirty-fourth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the people Jether and Abimelech, both sons of Gideon. I also touch on what’s known about the Canaanite deity...

8.33 Nobah, Ascent of Heres, Jogbehah

This thirty-third episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the lesser-known places of Nobah, Ascent of Heres, and Jogbehah. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.32 Barley Cakes, Abel-Meholah, Oreb & Zeeb, Abiezer, Zebah & Zalmunna, Penuel

This thirty-second episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover barley cakes, the places Abel-Meholah and Penuel, and the people Oreb & Zeeb, Abiezer, and Zebah & Zalmunna. Listen...

8.31 The Hill of Moreh and the Podcast's 6th Anniversary

This thirty-first episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover The Hill of Moreh. It’s also the podcast’s 6th anniversary, so time for FAQs and other updates. Listen and...

8.30 The Song of Deborah, Kishon River, Ophrah, Spring of Harod

This thirtieth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover The Song of Deborah, along with the places if the Kishon River, Ophrah, and the Spring of Harod. Listen...

8.29 Barak, Heber the Kenite, Jael

This twenty-ninth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the Israelite General Barak, Heber the Kenite, and his (probable) wife Jael. Listen and let me know what you...

8.28 Harosheth Haggoyim & Sisera

This twenty-eighth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the place of Harosheth Haggoyim and its most well-known resident General Sisera. Listen and let me know what you...

8.27 King Cushan-Rishathaim, Aram-Naharaim, Seirah, Oxgoads

This twenty-seventh episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover what is known about King Cushan-Rishathaim, the places Aram-Naharaim and Seirah, along with Oxgoads. Listen and let me know...

8.26 Mt. Lebanon and Mt. Baal-Hermon

This twenty-sixth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover what is known about the places Mt. Lebanon and Mt. Baal-Hermon, mentioned in Judges 3 as places not taken...

8.25 Astartes (Pt. 2)

Today the 25th episode of the 8th chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. This twenty-fifth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I wrap up...

8.24 Bochim, Astartes (Pt. 1)

This twenty-fourth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the history of the place Bochim, thought to be near Gilgal and possibly the same place as Bethel or...

8.23 Har-heres, Ayalon Valley, Shaalbim, Akrabbim, Sela

This twenty-third episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the history of the places Har-heres, Ayalon Valley, Shaalbim, Akrabbim, and Sela. Listen and let me know what you...

8.22 Aphek, Rehob, Beth-Anath

This twenty-second episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the history of the places Aphek, Rehob, and Beth-Anath. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.21 Ahlab (Jish)

This twenty-first episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the history of the place Ahlab, sometimes seen as Jish, Giscala, and Gush Halav. Listen and let me know...

8.20 Hormah (Zephath), Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Kitron, Nahalol, Acco

This twentieth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the history of the places Hormah, which was formerly known as Zephath.There’s also Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Kitron, Nahalol, and...

8.19 Adoni-Bezek, the Perizzites, Sheshai, Ahiman, Talmai, Achsah, Arad

This nineteenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the history of the people Adoni-Bezek, Ahiman, Talmai, Achsah, the Perizzites, the Sheshai, and the place Arad. Listen and...

8.18 Samson (Pt. 3)

This eighteenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I dive into the history of Samson as found outside of the biblical text. Listen and let me know what you...

Supplement 1: Who Were The Wise men?

Today the 1st supplemental episode was published.  When I left off last week, I teased that this week’s episode was the outside history of the Judge Samson. But, then I came to the realization that this episode would be released...

8.17 Samson (Pt. 2)

This seventeenth episode continues the deep dive into biblical narrative around the judge Samson. From his defeating the Philistines, Delilah’s betrayal, all leading to his death, but not before he would have his revenge. All of this found in Judges...

8.16 The Judges Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, and Samson (Pt. 1)

8.15 The Judges Tola, Jair, Jephthah

This fifteenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the judges Tola, Jair, and Jephthah as found in Judges chapters 10 through 12. Listen and let me know...