Answers to Giant Questions

TJ and Kris talk about the curse of Canaan and how it plays out in the Biblical narrative. Then they discuss the story of the destruction of Sodom, and the way that God responds to the cries of the righteous and evildoers.

TJ and Kris talk about the bow in the sky; God's weapon of war laid down in a covenant of peace. Then they look at stories of the Immortals from medieval China, and connections to the Middle Eastern flood traditions.

TJ and Kris explore the cryptic story of what happened in Noah's tent. Warning: potentially sensitive content. After that, TJ talks about John H. Walton's new book.

TJ and Kris begin their conversation about the covenant that God makes with Noah and his descendants, and its connection to cosmic forces of darkness and judgement. Then TJ takes a question about the three falls described in the Primeval History.

TJ and Kris talk about the sacred nature of human life, and discover some interesting ties to Genesis 4 in the blessing that God gives to Noah and his sons. Then they tackle a question about the serpent in the Garden of Eden.

TJ and Kris continue their examination of the blessing that God gives to Noah and his sons. Then they examine the idea of Christ's abandonment on the cross.

TJ and Kris open chapter 9 of Genesis with a look at the blessing that God gives Noah after the flood. Then they talk about how the atmosphere in ancient times might have been conducive to gigantic living things.

TJ and Kris review the early chapters of Genesis before reading chapter 9 and discussing the new season of the show. Then they tackle a Giant Question about the embodiment of pre-flood angels and the Immaculate Conception.

TJ and Kris review the early chapters of Genesis before reading chapter 9 and discussing the new season of the show. Then they tackle a Giant Question about the embodiment of pre-flood angels and the Immaculate Conception.

TJ and Kris review Season 8 of the show and talk about the resolution of the Flood narrative, looking forward to next season and the new beginning for Noah and the human story.

TJ and Kris look at creation after the flood, which signifies a new and different order of things in the world. Then they explore Sheol and Hades.

TJ and Kris continue their discussion about the sacrifice Noah offers to God. Then they tackle a question about an apocalyptic Biblical prophecy.

TJ and Kris talk about the altar and sacrifice that Noah prepares for God. Then they tackle some Giant Questions about image bearing, the Holy Spirit, and humanity.

TJ and Kris talk about Noah leaving the Ark, and about the nature of sacred spaces.

Kris and TJ talk about what the land was like after the Great Flood. Then they talk some more about the imprisonment of the fallen angels, and whether demons can read minds.

Kris and TJ talk about the various birds in ancient near eastern flood traditions, and the special meaning of the birds sent out by Noah. Then they talk about the gender of angels.

Kris and TJ discuss significant dates in the Flood story, and less significant places. Then they talk about the “Giant of Kandahar.”

TJ and Kris look at how the Flood story brings Hosea's prophecy to mind, and reflect on Paul's use of it for the Church. Then they go monster-hunting and get a load of fish with Jesus.

TJ and Kris begin exploring the restorative work of God as they get into Genesis 8 and the second half of the Flood story. Then they talk about prophecy.

TJ and Kris review Season 7 of the show and talk about the poetic form of the Flood narrative, looking forward to next season and the deliverance God will bring to Noah.

TJ and Kris dig into the first-century interpretation of the enigmatic 150 days mentioned at the climax of Genesis 7, before contemplating Psalm 1:6 and God's relationship with the righteous.

TJ interviews pastor, author and podcaster Anthony Delgado about his recent books and how they help readers connect to a deeper understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

TJ and Kris explore God's record-keeping as they read about those who are “blotted out” in the Flood story, before digging into the secret identities of the Seven Thunders.

TJ talks with author and podcaster Caleb S. Lewis about his new book and the significance of his approach to Scripture, and the importance of recognising patterns in Biblical storytelling.

TJ and Kris discuss the Flood as the result of the curse on the ground from Genesis 3. Then they talk about the Biblical Canon and the Book of Enoch.

TJ and Kris get into the cosmic battle taking place in the Flood story before talking about time, space and the Transfiguration.

Kris and TJ explore the Psalms of the sons of Korah to develop a key theme woven into the Biblical Flood story - the hope of a future, bodily resurrection. Then TJ talks about the significance of Jesus being 30 years of age when He began His ministry. Continues from previous episode.

Kris and TJ explore Old Testament resurrection stories, to discover a key theme woven into the Biblical Flood story - the hope of a future, bodily resurrection.

Kris and TJ explore literary parallels between the Exodus and the Flood story, before examining an alleged ancient Egyptian connection to the Lord's Prayer.

TJ and Kris explore Jewish interpretations of the Flood in the Second Temple Period. Then they pursue the whereabouts of the Watchers.

TJ and Kris get into the action in Genesis 7, as they read about Noah's daring escape from overwhelming divine judgment at the hands of destroying angels. Then they tackle questions about the Grigori, the Abyss, and the Apocalypse.

TJ and Kris talk about divine judgement, Mesopotamian gods and the ancient practice of trial by water, before tackling a Giant Question about angels and their weapons.

TJ and Kris dig into Genesis chapter 7 and begin with the loading of the Ark. Then they tackle a giant question about Enoch and the Elohim.

TJ and Kris devote a whole episode to a Giant Question about the authority of the Biblical flood story, as opposed to those of other ancient traditions.

TJ chats with Dr. Matthew Halsted about the end of the world and why it's good news. Part two of a two-part interview featuring Dr. Halsted's new book.

TJ chats with Dr. Matthew Halsted about the end of the world and why it's good news. Part one of a two-part interview featuring Dr. Halsted's new book.

TJ and Kris open Season 7 of the podcast with a reading of Genesis 7, a preview of coming attractions, and a Giant Question about the Lionlike Men of Moab.

TJ and Kris review Season 6 of the podcast and summarise Genesis 6, anticipating chapter 7 while reflecting on some highlights. Then they tackle a Giant Question about the Elioud in Enochic tradition.

TJ and Kris get zoological in their attempts to understand what's going on with all the animals on Noah's Ark, and talk about city gates in the Iron Age.

TJ and Kris continue the discussion of the cosmic battle described in the Great Flood, and the terms laid out in an alliance between God and Noah against the Nephilim. Then they tackle a question about the transhuman future of our civilisation, and its implications for salvation.

TJ and Kris return to the topic of war and flood, this time approaching it from the Biblical perspective. Then TJ tackles a Giant Question about the Kenites.

TJ and Kris begin to explore the construction, and the contents, of Noah's Ark.

TJ and Kris explore war stories from the ancient near East and their connection to flood stories before tackling a giant question about ancient cosmology.

TJ and Kris look at God's announcement to Noah about the coming Flood, in a way you may never have seen before.

TJ and Kris explore the generation of Noah and the introduction to his story as presented in Genesis 6. Then TJ talks about the giant Amalek and the present conflict in Gaza.

TJ and Kris examine source criticism of Genesis in light of other Flood stories from the Ancient Near East, and then turn to a question about eating and drinking in the Days of Noah.

TJ and Kris read Flood stories from the Ancient Near East, before looking at their influence in the famous Isaiah 14 poem about the confluence of human and divine evil.

TJ and Kris explore the lead-up to the central primeval narrative, and the rationale for the Flood of Noah's day. Then they tackle a question about Judgement Day and end up talking about giants again.

TJ chats with Dr Matthew Halsted about St. Paul's use of the Adam story in Genesis, before the discussion turns to "ha adam" in Genesis 6, with interesting ramifications.

TJ presents the last of the Q&A highlights of the first five seasons of the show, and once more, it's all giants, all the time!

The riddles keep coming as TJ presents some more Q&A highlights of the first five seasons of the show, and it's all giants, all the time!