Holli Gordon

Overview – Jonathan, King Saul’s son, steps out on faith to fight the Philistines with only his armor-bearer. Saul continues to make rash decisions that put his kingship and his son in jeopardy.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down-to-earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview – The Israelites gather to celebrate the victory over the Ammonites, and Samuel takes the opportunity to remind them to stop worshipping idols. The Israelites engage in battle with the Philistines, and Saul disobeys God’s law. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down-to-earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview – Saul is appointed King of Israel. He must quickly assemble an army as King Nahash of Ammon has threatened to capture an Israelite city. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down-to-earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview – Israel wants a king to rule them like the surrounding nations. Samuel warns the Israelites about the dangers of a monarchy, but the people ignore Samuel's warnings. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down-to-earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview – The Philistines steal the Ark of the Covenant and God afflicts entire Philistine cities in revenge for their dishonor. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down-to-earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview: Israel is at war with the Philistines. Israelite commanders request the Ark of the Covenant be brought from Shiloh to the battlefield to ensure an Israelite victory.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast!Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down-to-earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview - Eli allows his sons to dishonor their roles as priests. God vows to punish Eli for his disobedience and raises up Samuel as leader of Israel.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast!Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down-to-earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview: Hannah is unable to get pregnant. She is mercilessly mocked and shamed by her husband's second wife, Penninah. Hannah prays for a child during her family's annual visit to the Tabernacle and makes a vow to God that may be impossible to keep. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down to earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview: Naomi and her family relocate from Bethlehem to Moab due to famine in the region. Naomi and her daughter-in-law, Ruth struggle to maintain life after the death of their husbands.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down to earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview: Samson is furious that his wife has married someone else and seeks vengeance against the Philistines. He also meets Delilah, a new lover, who may prove to be his ultimate downfall.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down to earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview: The armies of Midian, Amalek, and the people of the east have formed an alliance against the Israelites. God chooses Gideon to lead the battle against the allied army. But there's one catch, God only wants Gideon to fight with a handful of men. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down to earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview: In Judges 6, the Israelites have disobeyed God and are suffering under the cruelty of the Midianites. After years of oppression, they cry out to God and he appoints an unlikely hero, a man named Gideon. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down to earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview: The Israelites forget their covenant with God and fall back into their evil ways. God removes his protection and the people are subject to misfortune. They cry out to God for help and he raises up a judge to bring the people back to him. Deborah is the fourth and only female judge. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down to earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview: Joshua and the Israelites set off the fight the Amorites and defend Gibeon. Joshua gives his state of the union address to the Israelites as we witness the end of an era.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down to earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview: The Amorite kings who rule the Promised Land combine armies against the Israelites but the Gibeonites forego battle tactics and use deception to gain the upper hand.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down to earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview: Joshua and the Israelites take direction from God on how to best win the battle against the city of Jericho. God's instructions prove to be quite shocking. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down to earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview - After 40 years of wandering the desert, Joshua finally leads the Israelites into the Promised Land.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down to earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview: The women of Moab seduce the Israelites into worshipping their god, Baal. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to Bible reading is fun, thought-provoking, and down to earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview: As the Israelites grow closer to King Balak's country, he recruits the services of Balaam, a well known sorcerer. Balaam is instructed to curse the Israelites. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to the Bible reading is fun, thought provoking and down to earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview - The Israelites begin their travels through countries ruled by kings. Fearing the Israelites will overtake their lands, the kings mount attacks. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! Our unorthodox approach to the Bible reading is fun, thought provoking and down to earth. This podcast is also an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com.

Overview - Korah, an Levite leader within the camp, gathers prominent members of the community and forms an uprising against Moses. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

Overview: Miriam and Aaron speak about Moses behind his back. Scouts are sent to gather intel on the Promised Land and while the location is amazing, the scouts do not believe that the Israelites can conquer the inhabitants of the land. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

Overview - Moses takes a census of the 12 Tribes within the camp and everyone claims their place around the tabernacle. The Israelites grow weary during their travels and complain to Moses. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

Overview - A quick overview of the Book of Leviticus with a few pit stops on the juicy bits.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

Overview: Moses travels down Mount Sinai carrying two stone tablets of the covenant law in his hands. As he reaches the base of the mountain, he sees the Israelites constructed a golden cow to worship.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

Overview - Moses has been atop Mount Sinai speaking with God for 40 days. The Israelites are nervous that he's not going to return. They appoint Aaron to construct them a representation of God.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

Overview - God doesn't stop at the Ten Commandments. He lays down all sorts of other laws. There are laws about social justice, servants, injuries. You name it. God's got a law for it. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

Overview - God continues to take care of the Israelites on their journey through the wilderness. They choose God as their one and only true God and he offers them the Ten Commandments.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

Overview - As the Israelites travel through the desert wilderness, they are hot, hangry, and aggravated. God listens to their cries and provides for them in the most unorthodox ways. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

Overview - God issues his final plague. Pharaoh finally allows the Israelites to go worship in the wilderness only to chase them down The Israelites are trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh's army.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

Overview - God meets Moses in the wilderness as a burning bush and commissions him to go confront Pharaoh about the Israelites.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

In Exodus 1-2, a new Pharaoh has taken over Egypt and he is threatened by the growing number of Israelites in the country. He enslaves them and attempts to find ways to quell the growing population. This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast!

In Genesis 46 - 50, Jacob travels to Egypt and we witness the reunion of Joseph and his father. Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

In Genesis 42 -45, there is a famine sweeping the land and Joseph's brothers must travel to Egypt to buy grain. The brothers are unaware that Joseph, the brother they sold is the governor of Egypt and commands the grain supply. If you're new here, welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

In Genesis 41, Pharaoh has a dream that no one in Egypt can interpret. As Pharaoh searches for answers, his royal cupbearer finally remembers Joseph and he's freed from jail to help.If you're new here, welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

In Genesis 39 and 40, Joseph excels at Potiphar's house and is put in charge of his entire household but there is drama with Potiphar's wife and Joseph ends up in jail.Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process.

Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. In Genesis 35 - 37, we witness the death of Rachel, Jacob's wife, and his father, Isaac. We spend most of our time in Chapter 37 where we begin our adventures with Jacob's son, Joseph who is eventually sold by his brothers.

Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. In Genesis 34 and 35, we'll discuss the so-called "raping" of Jacob's daughter, Dinah.

Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. In Genesis 32 and 33, Jacob is on his way back to his hometown, but he's still really freaked out that his brother may still have it out for him.

Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. In Genesis 28 and 29, Jacob is running to Harran to escape the wrath of his brother. We'll also meet his Uncle Laban and his two daughters, Leah and Rachel.

Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. In Genesis 27, Isaac has gotten older and wants to give his son, Esau a blessing before he passes away. Rebekah interferes and all hell breaks loose.

Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. In Genesis 26, we'll meet up with Isaac and King Abimelek...yep, same dude, and the exact same pimp nonsense too.

Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. In Genesis 25, Abraham gets remarried and Esau trades his birthright to his brother, Jacob for a bowl of stew.

Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. In Genesis 23, we witness the death of Sarah. In Genesis 24, Abraham charges his trusted servant, Eliezer to find a wife for his son, Isaac.

Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. Genesis 22 starts out with an alarming request from God. He asks Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac.

Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. In Genesis 20 and 21, we see Abraham flexing his pimp moves again (FOUL) and God intervenes. Sarah, who is totally on my poop list, sends Hagar and Ishmael away.

Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. In Genesis 18 and 19, we'll hear how God has heard rumors about wickedness in the city of Sodom and he's come to see for himself. Abraham is concerned as his nephew, Lot lives in Sodom.

Welcome to the Holli Gordon Podcast! This podcast is an audio companion to the Holli Gordon blog at holligordon.com, where we read through the Bible, unpack its stories and enjoy ourselves in the process. In Genesis 17, we'll continue with Abram and because there is never a dull moment in Abram's life, we're going talk about how God establishes a physical covenant with Abram and his descendants through circumcision.