The Christian History Podcast

This thirteenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the remainder of the biblical narrative concerning Gideon, after he defeats the Midianites the gets his revenge and heads home. This is also the last episode of the first volume, so there's an important programming note. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twelfth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover most of the biblical narrative concerning Gideon, up through when he defeated the Midianites, among others. Listen and let me know what you think.

This eleventh episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the next two Judges found in the book, Shamgar and Deborah. Listen and let me know what you think.

This tenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the first two Judges found in the book, Othniel and Ehud. Listen and let me know what you think.

This ninth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover a rough timeline for the events found in the book of Judges along with a few trivial aspects of the book. Listen and let me know what you think.

This eighth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I begin the history of the source documents for the book, in this case the history of what's become known as the Aleppo Codex. Listen and let me know what you think.

This seventh episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the second half of the story about what happened to a Levite's wife, and the intertribal war that followed. A war between the Bejaminites and all of the other tribes. When everyone was doing what was right in their own eyes. Listen and let me know what you think.

This sixth episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover Micah, the Levite who became his priest, and the migrating Danites. Towards the end of the podcast, I begin the story about what happened to a Levite's wife, which leads to an intertribal war. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifth episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. Last week, I covered what happened to Samson's parents before he was born. This week, I cover the story of his life, good and bad. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fourth episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. I pick up with the judges Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. I also get started on the story of Samson, covering how his parents were informed that he was on the way. Listen and let me know what you think.

This third episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. I pick up with the remaining portion of the story of Gideon, followed by how his son proved to be a near opposite. Listen and let me know what you think.

This second episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. We're told of the next judge Deborah and her compatriot Barak. Next up is Gideon, whom we're given a great deal of background on. Listen and let me know what you think.

This first episode begins the summary of the book of Judges. We're told of how the Israelites capture what remained of Canaan, and the first three judges. In the middle of this, a short summary of Joshua's death is provided, essentially redundant to the book bearing his name. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fortieth episode wraps up the history of the people, places, and things in the book of Joshua. In this final episode of the chapter, I provide a summary of the history found in the entire book. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty ninth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the father and son high priests of Eleazar and Phinehas. I wrap up the episode with the Oak of Moreh, which is likely the same as the Oak of Mamre. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty eighth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the cities of Anathoth, Heshbon, and Jazer. I wrap up the episode with Joshua's charge to the eastern tribes and how it popped up in the New Testament. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty seventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover city of Gibeon, named in Joshua as a Levitical city. It's more known in the Old Testament for the pool of water cut into the stone, just inside of the city's walls. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty sixth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover cities of refuge Kedesh and Ramoth along with the Levitical cities of Libnah and Juttah. I also get to another lost book of the Old Testament, The Book of the Annals of the Kings of Israel. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty fifth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the allotted to Joshua, the city of Timnath-Serah. I also relay what is known about the city of Golan and the misnamed Daughters of Jacob Bridge. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty fourth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the relocation of the tribe of Dan to northern Israel, why it happened, and what happened after that. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty third episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places found in the territory of the tribes of Dan including how Joffa evolved into the modern Tel Aviv. Listen and let me know what you think.

Today the 32nd episode of the 7th chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. This thirty second episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places found in the territory of the tribes of Asher, Naphtali, and Dan. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty first episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Beth Dagan and Cabul along with the Canaanite deity of Dagan. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirtieth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Shunaam, Ebez, and Beth-Shemesh. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-ninth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Jezreel and the valley with the same name, which includes the location of Armageddon. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-eighth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Beth-Horon, En-Rogel, Ramah, Mt. Tabor. And even the connection between Ramah and Herod. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-seventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Shiloh and Janoah, along with En-Dor, both with and without the hyphen. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-sixth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the people known as the Archites, the stream known as the Wadi Kana, naturally occurring gold named electrum, and the city of Beth-Shean. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-fifth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the city of Mahanaim, which would serve as the capital of Israel when David was king of Judah. I also touch on the city of Zaphon. Then, there are the places of Akrabbim and Adummim. Finally, I cover the Canaanite deity of Baʿal Zaphon, which even merited a mention in the Exodus story. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-fourth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the city of Gebal, which is modernly known as Byblos, from its prehistoric beginnings through the modern era. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-third episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. I first cover the Philistine city of Gath. Next up is the little known about the place Mearah. Finally, the northern Canaanite city of Sidon, found in the modern country of Lebanon. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-second episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. I first cover the Canaanite deity of Baal-zebub and how it morphed over the years. I also go over what is known about the history of Ashkelon which the Israelites did not initially capture upon their return to Canaan. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-first episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Shihor and Ekron, both places the Israelites did not initially capture upon their return to Canaan. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twentieth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Libnah, the last remaining place that the Israelites conquered and found in Joshua 20. It's also the podcast's 5th anniversary, so I walk through everything that's changed over the past year. Listen and let me know what you think.

This nineteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Shimron-Meron, Hormah, Arad, and Megiddo. Listen and let me know what you think.

This eighteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Hepher, Taanach, and Tirzah. I also touch on Goiim, which may be the same place as Goiim. Listen and let me know what you think.

This seventeenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Jokneam, Aphek, and Lasharon. Little is known about the latter two. As for Jokneam, it's position on a tell led to nearly 4,000 years of continuous occupation. Listen and let me know what you think.

This sixteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Edrei, Salecah, Geder, Tappuah, and Adullam. I also cover the Maacathites who were from Maacah. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the city of Ashdod, territory that Joshua and the Israelites did not conquer. And where the giant Anakim continued to live. I also touch on Anab. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fourteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the Waters of Merom, where the armies of Northern Canaan encamped before facing the Israelites. I also touch on Misrephoth-maim, Baal-Gad, and Mt. Halak. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Mt. Carmel. It was on the slopes of this mountain where Naphoth-dor was found. I also touch on Mizpah. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twelfth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Madon, Shimron, Achshaph, Chinnereth, Naphoth-dor, all located in northern Canaan. Listen and let me know what you think.

This eleventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Hazor, located just north of the Sea of Galilee. King Jabin ruled from here and led a confederacy against the Israelites. Listen and let me know what you think.

This tenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Gezer, both the city and region. This place was among the most prosperous, and archeologically one of the most researched places in Israel. Listen and let me know what you think.

  This ninth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the city of Lachish, located to the southwest of Jerusalem and among the five cities that united against the Israelites. There are also the lesser-known cities of Makkedah and Debir. Finally, I recount what is known about the lost Book of Jasher. Listen and let me know what you think.  

This eighth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the city of Bethel, located a short walk from Ai. This historic city was known at least as far back as Abraham and well past when Christ walked in the area. I also cover the much lesser-known places of Chephirah, Kiriath-jearim, Jarmuth, and Eglon, all mentioned in Joshua. Finally, I touch on wineskins, wood hewers, and water drawers. Listen and let me know what you think.

This seventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the wall protecting Jericho, really the dozens of walls that have protected the city throughout its history. All of this led to how far it was likely around the city and then the Battle of Jericho. After this, I covered the

Today the 1st supplemental episode was published. When I left off last week, I teased that this week's episode was the second part to Sodom and Gomorrah. But, then I came to the realization that this episode would be released the week of Christmas 2016, and of all the stories in the Old Testament, nothing is really further from the New Testament theme of grace and redemption than the fire and brimstone of Sodom and Gomorrah. So, for the first time, I'm creating a supplemental episode. Sometime in the future, when the historical chronology of the bible warrants it, I'll work this episode into its proper sequence. This week is more than you may have ever wanted to know about the three wisemen. Next week, will be the continuation of Sodom and Gomorrah. After listening, let me know what you think.

This sixth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover what the Jordan River was like when it flooded, the state the Israelites found it when they were told to cross into Canaan. I also touch on the little that is known about the cities of Adam and Zarethan, where the waters backed up to when they crossed. Finally, flint knives and the trumpet made from a ram or antelope's horn make it into the mix. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I finish the summary of the book, wrapping up with chapters 23 and 24. Then, I circle back to begin covering the history of the people, places, and things in depth, covering the place Shittim and the woman Rahab. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fourth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I work through the second half of chapter 13 through chapter 22. This section of the book covers the final allotment of territory to the various tribes. In Chapter 22, there's also the first post-settlement strife between the tribes. Listen and let me know what you think.