Podcasts about Babel

In this episode, John is joined by Mumford & Sons and producer Aaron Dessner to discuss how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Prizefighter'. Mumford & Sons are a British folk-rock band made up of Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane, who rose to global fame with their banjo-driven folk rock, earning BRIT and Grammy success with the records ‘Sigh No More' and ‘Babel'. Their latest album, ‘Prizefighter', was co-written and co-produced with Aaron Dessner, and features collaborations with Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Gigi Perez and Chris Stapleton, with the band embracing a new creative freedom in the process. Sitting down with Marcus at his Scarlet Pimpernel studio, John and the band discuss how the album unexpectedly grew out of collaboration, and how the process left them feeling more creatively free than ever. They also dig into why the right mic isn't always the most expensive one, Aaron's techniques for recording guitars, how they created the album's distinctive synth sounds and much more! Tracks discussed: Here, Prizefighter, Conversation With My Son (Gangsters & Angels) TAPE IT Thanks to our friends at Tape It for supporting the podcast. Visit tape.it/tapenotes or use the promo code TAPENOTES in the app to get 20% off. LISTEN to ‘Prizefighter' here - Prizefighter by Mumford & Sons ‘Island/Gentlemen of the Road' TAPE IT Thanks to our friends at Tape It for supporting the podcast. Visit tape.it/tapenotes or use the promo code TAPENOTES in the app to get 20% off. QUBE  Find out more about Qube membership here. MAKE NOISE PRO AUDIO Use the code TAPENOTES10 for 10% off all Franklin Audio products at makenoiseproaudio.com MUSIVERSAL Skip the waitlist and get your discount HERE LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES   linktr.ee/tapenotes  Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective GEAR MENTIONS Tech 21 CompTortion Waterfall B3 Organ Mellotron Siemens WSW Console Neve Console Erica Synths Black Spring Reverb  Gibson Firebird Gibson J45 Shure SM7B Sequential Prophet French Connection Neumann U47 Neve 1064 Preamp Neve 1073 Preamp Neve 1066 Preamp Lisson Grove R-124 Compressor Roland Juno-60 Optigan Neumann M49 Cubase Logic Pro Avid Pro Tools OUR GEAR https://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can join us on Patreon, where among many things you can access full length videos of most new episodes, ad-free episodes and detailed gear list breakdowns. KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:  Instagram: @tapenotes  YouTube: Tape Notes Podcast Discord: Tape Notes Patreon: Tape Notes To let us know the artists you'd like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We'd love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk

Ryan Pitterson is back in the building after 200-plus episodes away, and he came with a bombshell. His third book, The Earth Before Adam, completes the trilogy that began with Judgment of the Nephilim and The Final Nephilim, and it takes us all the way back before the story we thought was the beginning. Ryan lays out the biblical case for the gap theory, arguing that between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2 lies the entire history of Lucifer's angelic kingdom on earth, its corruption, and its catastrophic judgment. Using the original Hebrew, the Septuagint, the Targums, Ezekiel 28, Isaiah 14, Jeremiah 4, and 2 Peter 3, he builds a detailed picture of a pre-Adamic world that was beautiful, inhabited, and ultimately destroyed by what he calls the first great tribulation.The conversation then rockets forward through the scroll of time as Ryan connects the dots between the ancient rebellion and the end times. He reveals the parallels between Absalom and Lucifer, unpacks how the Tower of Babel was an attempt to unlock a supernatural power through human unification, and explains how the Antichrist's global system is Satan's third and final attempt to harness that same power through AI, neural technology, and the Mark of the Beast. Along the way, the guys dig into pre-Adamic humanoids, dinosaurs, the cosmic trial playing out in the heavenly courtroom, and why this understanding of deep biblical history is so important. The end is the beginning, and the beginning is the end. This episode is sponsored by: https://homechef.com/blurry — Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box & free dessert for life! https://rocketmoney.com/blurry — Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster! https://ruffgreens.com — Get a free Jumpstart Trial bag with discount code BLURRY at checkout. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dudley and David Holland continue a conversation where they unpack the Victory in Jesus and what truly took place at the Cross—not as a future promise, but as a present reality. You'll hear how Christ's work brought full Redemption, dismantled false spiritual powers, and inaugurated the Kingdom of Heaven here and now. By tracing the story back to the Tower of Babel, Dudley explains how nations, cultures, and spiritual systems were shaped—and how God's redemptive plan was never abandoned.This conversation invites us to see beyond the natural and understand how worship, authority, and truth reshape societies and restore people to true humanity. Rather than waiting for a postponed kingdom, we're reminded that Jesus is already reigning and advancing His rule through His people.Get Dudley's Weekly Word delivered right to your inbox every Friday! Click here to get access ➡️ https://dudleysweeklyword.com/opt-inFor more information and resources, visit https://kerygmaventures.com/podcast/ Follow and subscribe:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/41N9SAP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LEIxeo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerygmaventures Watch our "Conversations At The Ranch" series: https://bit.ly/conversations-at-the-ranch Watch our “Dudley's Monthly Message” series: https://bit.ly/dudleys-monthly-message 

Pastor Jared Richard delivered a timely message from Genesis 11:1-9 as Bay Leaf Baptist Church celebrates God's provision for their building project on Creedmoor Road. The Tower of Babel story reveals humanity's attempt to build a city and tower to make a name for themselves and avoid being scattered across the earth, directly disobeying God's command to fill the earth. Pastor Richard explained that while the unity and technological advancement displayed at Babel was impressive, the heart behind the project was flawed - it was motivated by human pride and the desire for security apart from God. The pastor drew important parallels to the church's building project, asking the crucial question: "Are we building for his name or our name?" He warned that it's entirely possible to build a church building while simultaneously building the Tower of Babel in our hearts. The sermon emphasized that we don't need to build towers to reach heaven because heaven already came down in Jesus Christ. Pastor Richard connected this to the gospel, showing how God's judgment at Babel was actually merciful - scattering humanity to prevent collective rebellion while ultimately pointing toward the true unity that comes through worship of Jesus Christ. He concluded by challenging the congregation to ensure all their works, including the Creedmoor Road project, are done for God's glory rather than their own, as only what is done for His glory will truly last.   WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

La borrasca Filomena, aquella que colapso medio país, fue el punto de partida para que Luis Landero explorara otra forma de contar historias que, en realidad, es la más antigua.Su nueva novela, "Coloquio de invierno" es un homenaje a lo más antiguo, sencillo y eficaz, al arte de contar historias, al placer de escuchar pero también al de saber explicar, de captar la atención del que nos escucha. Luis Landero, contador de historias, cede la palabra a siete personajes, atrapados en un hotel rural durante el temporal de nieve que dejó aislado a media España. Sin posibilidad de conexión con el exterior, sin televisión o móviles, pero con las necesidades básicas cubiertas, contar historias parece la única manera de matar el aburrimiento durante la sobremesa. Solo dos de ellos se conocen de antemano. El narrador omnisciente que introduce la obra pronto desaparece y cede el protagonismo a los personajes. Las historias que ellos cuentan atrapan al lector que por momentos se siente parte de ese grupo de personajes.Esta tarde Luis Landero ha estado en Zaragoza y nosotros hemos tenido la ocasión de charlar con él. Esta noche en La Torre de Babel, en un programa en el que Paco Bolea nos guía por los restos del modernismo en Huesca y Teruel en nuestra sección con SIPCA

Henry Drummond once wrote, “To become like Christ is the only thing in the world worth caring for…before which every ambition of man is folly and all lower achievement vain.” Those words cut straight to the heart of how Scripture defines success. In a culture that measures achievement by accumulation and applause, Jesus offers a very different scoreboard—one centered not on what we gain, but on who we become. The Success Story We've Been Taught It's easy to believe that if we could just reach a little higher, earn a little more, or move a little faster, we'd finally arrive. We see this impulse at the very beginning of Scripture. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve weren't lacking anything, yet they believed something better was being held back (Genesis 3). At the Tower of Babel, humanity declared, “Let us make a name for ourselves” (Genesis 11:4). Success, in their minds, meant defining greatness on their own terms. That same instinct shapes us today. We measure success by paychecks and promotions, by titles, trophies, and the size of our homes or portfolios. And in a world that equates success with accumulation, it's hard not to wonder: Am I successful yet? Will more finally be enough? Jesus' Warning About the Illusion of More Jesus speaks directly into that tension in Luke 12:15: “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” He then tells the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:16–21). A man experiences an abundant harvest and decides to tear down his barns to build bigger ones. He reassures himself: “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.” On the surface, it sounds like success. He planned ahead. He saved. He prepared. But Jesus calls him a fool. Listen to the language: my barns, my grain, my goods, my soul. There's no gratitude, no dependence on God, no concern for others. His definition of success was accumulation, and his confidence rested entirely in what he had stored up. God's response is sobering: “This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” (Luke 12:20) Jesus concludes, “So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God” (Luke 12:21). The story is meant to shake us awake. It exposes how easily we confuse preparation with control and wisdom with self-reliance. God isn't measuring success by what we store—He's measuring it by what we surrender. A New Definition of Success The apostle Paul understood this well. By every cultural standard of his day, Paul had succeeded. Yet he wrote: “I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” (Philippians 3:8). Paul didn't lower the bar for success—he replaced it. Scripture tells us God's goal for our lives plainly: “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son” (Romans 8:29). That's the metric. Not income. Not influence. Not recognition. Christlikeness. So it's worth asking: What scoreboard are you watching right now? Whose applause are you chasing? If your goals are rooted in impressing others or securing more for yourself, satisfaction will always feel just out of reach. But if your goals are rooted in becoming more like Christ, you'll discover a kind of success that cannot be taken away. Jesus invites us to measure progress differently. Instead of asking, “Did I win today?” we can ask, “Did I look a little more like Jesus today?” In God's economy: Success is measured by obedience, not accumulation. By faithfulness, not fame. By surrender, not status. And God delights in what is done faithfully—even when no one else sees. Jesus puts it plainly: “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” (Matthew 16:26) Real success isn't what you gain. It's who you become in Christ. Aligning Our Hearts With What Lasts This is one of the reasons I wrote Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Devotional to Faithful Stewardship. Each day is designed to help realign your heart—and your financial decisions—with God's purposes, so that success is defined not by accumulation, but by transformation. You can order a copy or place a bulk order for your church or small group at FaithFi.com/Shop. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: Should we tithe on our business's gross revenue, or just on the salary we actually pay ourselves? I have a 19-year-old niece and would like to contribute the first $1,000 to an IRA to help her start learning about budgeting and financial responsibility. 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Pastor Ty Neal Jesus, save the lost and guide the saved. Fasting is consuming less to commune more with God. Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree. Martin Luther Acts 2:33aMatthew 28:18 Big Idea: Trust Jesus, He knows what He's doing. Revelation 6:1Revelation 6:2 God has inserted a Babel-like kill switch inside of human endeavors without Him. Mark Sayers Revelation 6:3-4 God is too good to be unkind

I don't miss driving on highways until I pass Potters Marsh on the way to Anchorage. All of a sudden I'm reminiscing of long road trips with endless highways on the way to a prescribed vacation spot. On those trips I have found it useful to have a copilot to make sure we're on the right course because without one it's easy to get way down the road and realize that we were supposed to take a left back at Albuquerque!It is a regular occurrence in my life that I need someone else to step in and redirect my focus, not on highways, but in the day to day of work, marriage, finances, parenting. Without the constant reminder to focus, my eyes and heart wonder. The Tower of Babel narrative is just that, a refocusing of people who have gone astray from God's plan. In this message, we redirect our eyes to Jesus. It's what I love doing, and love doing with you, Church! Read ahead in Genesis 11. Pastor Matt McCarter

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Today on Questions with Father, we look upward—quite literally. What does the Catholic Church say about space travel? Is exploring the cosmos a noble pursuit, or does it risk becoming a modern Tower of Babel? We reflect on Pope Pius XII's encouragement of scientific exploration, the real medical and scientific benefits gained from space missions, and the moral principles that help us judge the risks involved. We also examine the modern push toward space tourism, lunar colonization, and even reshaping human identity through technology. Where does legitimate discovery end and hubris begin? This episode offers a Catholic framework for thinking about humanity's future beyond Earth. We'd love your feedback on this series! podcast@sspx.org – – – – – – View this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JSXKZOob40o – – – – – – – The Society of Saint Pius X offers this series and all of its content free of charge. If you are able to offer a one time or a small monthly recurring donation, it will assist us greatly in continuing to provide these videos for the good of the Church and Catholic Tradition. Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> – – – – – – – Explore more: Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodesSubscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and SermonsFSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.newsVisit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ – – – – – What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.  – – – – – – What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org

 In this extensive prophetic teaching, Jacob Prasch traces the biblical and historical progression of Babylon as a spiritual system, beginning with the Tower of Babel and moving through Pergamum, Rome, and ultimately toward Jerusalem, arguing that Satan's strategy has always been to counterfeit God's kingdom through false religion, political power, and human self-deification. Drawing from Genesis, Daniel, Revelation, the Gospels, and church history, he explains how pagan religion, philosophy, science, psychology, and political authority became intertwined—particularly at Pergamum, which Jesus identified as the place “where Satan's throne is.” Prasch connects these patterns to modern developments such as ecumenism, psychological manipulation, false peace efforts in the Middle East, and preparations surrounding the Third Temple, warning that many well-intentioned political and religious movements are unknowingly setting the stage for the Antichrist. The teaching concludes with the assertion that while Satan operates from many centers of influence, his ultimate goal is Jerusalem, where he will seek to usurp worship—until Christ returns to establish His rightful reign as King. 

Focus: Sin does not stay contained. What begins as mistrust of God quickly spreads into fractured relationships, escalating violence, and disordered communities. As the threads of creation unravel, from the first murder to the flood to the tower of Babel, we confront the sobering reality of sin's reach. Yet even here, God remains present: restraining evil, preserving life, and refusing to let brokenness have the final word. This week calls us to honestly reckon with sin's ripple effects while recognizing God's persistent mercy amid the unraveling. Genesis 4–11

Faire un peuple : Entre émancipation et union. Qu'est-ce qui nous permet de ne pas être seul sans se déchirer ? https://jecherchedieu.ch/voir/mythes-bibliques-faire-un-peuple-qu-est-ce-qui-nous-permet-de-ne-pas-etre-seul-sans-se-dechirer/ L'humain ne peut pas vivre seul, et il n'est manifestement pas fait pour vivre seul. Comment créer un groupe, s'entendre avec quelques uns sans se déchirer, comment se constitue un peuple ? Cette question est d'une actualité brûlante en cette heure d'individualiste, de mondialisation, de communautarismes. C'est particulièrement important en Suisse, qui a trouvé une formule assez remarquable, quasi magique, afin de laisser place à différents niveaux : l'individu, ma commune, le canton, et la fédération. En lui-même, par lui-même, un ensemble de mythes créent une culture, une civilisation. C'est ainsi qu'un mythe n'est pas une simple petite légende pour se distraire pendant les longues soirées d'hiver. Le mythe est un récit millénaire fondateur, inspirant les membres d'une peuple, plus ou moins consciemment. Notre civilisation est inspirée principalement par deux ensembles de mythes, composés d'ailleurs à peu près à la même époque vers le VIIIe siècle avant Jésus Christ. Nous avons la littérature gréco-latine avec les mythes mis en forme par Homère. Et nous avons les textes bibliques, très très profonds, et appartenant aussi à tous, pas seulement aux croyants bien sûr. Chacun de ces deux ensembles est composé de façon chatoyante, offrent souvent plusieurs récits offrant diverses composantes et alternatives. Il est bon d'interroger ces grands mythes, et de nous interroger avec eux. Pour la création d'un peuple, la Bible hébraïque nous offre pas moins de quatre grands mythes proposant diverses structures d'associations de personnes humaines en un groupe, en un peuple. L'Evangile reprend ces pistes, les réinvestit en les spiritualisant. Ces pistes se complètent, se corrigent, se nuancent. Ils se présentent comme des récits historiques, mais la chronologie de l'histoire n'est pas le sujet, un mythe est plus important que cela, ils parlent du présent et donc de notre vie d'aujourd'hui. Ils inspirent des cheminements de fidélité et d'émancipation, de solidarité et de liberté... Textes abordés : Genèse 11 nous donne le récit d'humains qui se rassemblent pour être plus forts en réalisant un projet commun : la ville et la tour de Babel. Demeurer ensemble et s'élever ensemble. L'écueil, c'est la pensée unique qui ne laisse plus de place à la personnalité, à la voix de la personne. Le second écueil c'est de se recroqueviller sur soi, au lieu de rayonner, d'être créateur. Le Nouveau Testament propose une suite avec le récit de Pentecôte en valorisant l'inspiration de chaque personne individuelle dans le groupe entier, avec une communication entre les membres, apportant ainsi une union et un rayonnement. Le dernier livre de la Bible reprend aussi ce mythe avec la visée d'une ville (voir la 4e conférence). Genèse 12 à 50 nous donne un second grand mythe de création d'un peuple avec la saga d'Abraham et Sarah, de leur descendance. C'est une histoire de filiation, une histoire de transmission de génération en génération, avec fidélité et aussi en s'émancipant par rapport au passé, en allant plus loin, en inventant le pas suivant. Les livres de l'Exode et sa suite offrent un troisième mythe immense de la création d'un peuple avec la saga de Moïse. Des valeurs et une spiritualité communes vont créer de ce peuple traversant et le chaos, et les déserts vers la vie. Avec Josué s'ouvre une autre façon de faire un peuple : s'unissant pour une conquête. Certains attendaient cela de Jésus, il répond en disant que son « Royaume n'est pas de ce monde ». Et relectures dans le Nouveau Testament : Actes 2 (la Pentecôte), comme une suite à Babel 1 Corinthiens 12 et 13, l'humanité comme un corps, par l'Esprit et par l'Agapè (amour- soucis pour l'autre, service de l'autre)

The second episode turns toward resilience—without pretending that the climate crisis is solved. At COP30, amid formal speeches and stalled negotiations, the episode highlights moments of disruption, protest, and lived wisdom, especially from Indigenous and local communities. Through stories of resilience, faith, lament, and embodied practices like confession and repentance, the episode asks what it means to say “we are the answer.” Rather than placing hope in global negotiations alone, it points listeners back to their own communities, churches, and daily practices as places where faithful climate action can begin. About the Series: This two-part series follows a group of Christians from around the world as they gather in Brazil for COP30, the United Nations climate summit. Rather than focusing on policy outcomes or political winners and losers, the series explores what kind of problem climate change really is—and what kind of response it demands. Through science, lived experience, and faith practices, the series asks how Christians might move beyond information and outrage toward resilience, responsibility, and faithful action in a warming world. Theme song and credits music by Breakmaster Cylinder. Other music in this episode by Big Score Audio, Babel, Northern Points, Pink Marble, & Sarah Chapman, courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc.

Genesis by Pastor Jason Duff The post The Table of Nations and the Tower of Babel – Genesis 10-11 appeared first on Calvary Vista.

We are building something that God has disrupted before!In Genesis 11 humanity built a tower to reach the heavens – to secure power and unity on their own terms. And God blew up their plans.Today we are building a new tower with the same ambition – only this time it's made of artificial intelligence! And the people making it are saying they don't understand how it works or how to fully control it!We may be repeating one of the oldest rebellions in human history and most people don't even see it!Check out my second channel for deep Bible study: https://www.youtube.com/@EveryWord_WDGrab 2 months free with Logos right now: www.logos.com/WiseDiscipleTry Biblingo at a discount using Code: WISEDISCIPLE10 https://biblingo.org/pricing/?ref=wisediscipleCheck out my Debate Masterclass: https://wisedisciple.org/masterclassSupport me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WiseDiscipleGet my 5 Day Bible Reading Plan here: https://www.patreon.com/collection/565289?view=expandedGet your Wise Disciple merch here: https://bit.ly/wisediscipleWant a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out my website: www.wisedisciple.org OR Book me as a speaker at your next event: https://wisedisciple.org/reserve 

This is a special Valentines Book Lunch wherein I discussed with special guest Joanne all things Patti Smith, with a focus on Smith's newest Bread Of Angels.More on this episode with your host, Mitch Hampton:A Special Valentine's Day Book Lunch Discussion: All things Patti Smith - with Joanne David WoodsWhen a writer as accomplished and simply great as Patti Smith comes out with a newish book it is a special event to be sure and Love is among that author's central subjects. Not only will we discuss Bread Of Angels but also many other books of hers, including M Train, Babel, Just Kids and Devotion. My girlfriend Joanne has what appears to be one of the largest collections of Patti Smith books I have seen, including some wondrous first editions and Jo has just the right spirit for this episode. I hope those of you who are something of  Patti Smith heads will take something from this experience. #mapplethorpe #nyc #samshepard #punkrock #lowereastside #newjersey #poetry #fiction #rocknroll #folk robertbresson #fredsonicsmith #mc5 #cbgb #amospoe #williamburroughs #wisconsin #michigan #rimbaud #christianity #mysticism #queer #lgbtq+ #gayliberation #gothanbookmoart #francessteloff #jehovahswitness #romance #sex #love #horses #robtyner #waynekramer #losangeles #california #travel #megwhite #jacksonsmith #thewhitestripes #jackwhite #sonicyouth #rocknrollhalloffame #bobdylan #jesuschrist #buddha #buddhism #prayer #allenginsburg #beatgeneration #silentgeneration #babyboomer #genx #electricguitar 

"The Tapestry of Separation." This is the Connection and Inclusion Milkshake Monday episode in celebration of Black History. Anita tackles how the separation of languages introduced in Babel fuels the racism in the world. #AnitaSpeaks #BibleStudy #PersonalGrowthShowrunnerWhat benefits would there be if we were all the same?What does making a name for yourself look like for you?Do you get frustrated being misunderstood? What language(s) do you speak?Who acts as your advocate during drama?

Most of us were taught that the Tower of Babel is a story about pride. People got arrogant, they built a tower, God didn't like that so He shut it down. But that's not actually what the text is telling us!Babel isn't about skyscrapers or technology. It's about authority.And by the end of this video, you're going to see that God did not INTERVENE because humans were TOO capable — He intervened because they were about to steal an authority that would have destroyed them. Check out my second channel for deep Bible study: https://www.youtube.com/@EveryWord_WDGrab 2 months free with Logos right now: www.logos.com/WiseDiscipleTry Biblingo at a discount using Code: WISEDISCIPLE10 https://biblingo.org/pricing/?ref=wisediscipleCheck out my Debate Masterclass: https://wisedisciple.org/masterclassSupport me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WiseDiscipleGet my 5 Day Bible Reading Plan here: https://www.patreon.com/collection/565289?view=expandedGet your Wise Disciple merch here: https://bit.ly/wisediscipleWant a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out my website: www.wisedisciple.org OR Book me as a speaker at your next event: https://wisedisciple.org/reserve 

Daniel Dydek is leading a Bible study through the entire Bible. This message is from Genesis chapters 5-11 and deals with the Line of Adam, the Flood, the Tower of Babel, and more.

In this message from February 15th, 2026, Pastor Robby Gallaty unpacks the scattering of the nations at the tower of Babel. Speaker: Robby Gallaty

Genesis 11:1-9

Text: Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2 Supplemental Text: The First 2,000 Years chapters 23-27 BYU Lecture 9: The church will not save the Constitution – it will be saved by the Elders of Israel. Political education is crucial by the members of the church because the Church itself cannot get involved in the fight. Stay close to the prophet as the Lord is beginning to hasten His work. After Noah came to the new world, God reaffirmed His commandments. Note that murder is punishable by death. Nimrod abandoned the priesthood culture and formed his own community called Babel. He convinced his followers to begin idolatry, astrology and fertility worship. To defy God, or avoid the punishments of God, he commenced the building of the tower of Babel. After the confusion of tongues, the land divided and people began to spread across the world. The seed of Ham, or Hamites, settled in Egypt; the seed of Shem, or shemites, settled in the middle East and Mesopotamia with their capital in Salem (Jerusalem); the seed of Japeth settled north and east of the Mediterranean Sea clear to the areas of India and China. Brother Skousen promises to get caught up to Abraham and Isaac in the next lecture.

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WHEN PEOPLE move from one nation to another, do they bring their gods with them? We ask because God delegated authority over the nations to angelic beings called "sons of God" after the tower of Babel incident (Deuteronomy 32:8). The Western world has been flooded by migrants from parts of the world that are generally not Christian over the last 15 years. Is this more than simply trying to compensate for low birth rates in the northern hemisphere? In our book, the Gates of Hell, we showed how the location of Jesus ministry mattered. For example, his declaration that the gates of hell would not prevail against his church was made in the middle of territory known to be not just a pagan cult center, but an area inhabited by the spirits of the Rephaim and the gateway to the netherworld. So, it seems that Jesus acknowledged a connection between the physical realm and the spirit realm. Do spirits stay attached to specific geographic locations, or do they move when the people move from those locations? If so, how does that translate to our modern geopolitical situation? Also: Prepare for major cultural and economic disruptions because of artificial intelligence within the next 12 to 18 months. Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Follow us! X (formerly Twitter): @pidradio | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert | @gilberthouse_tvTelegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunkerSubstack: gilberthouse.substack.comYouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelationFacebook.com/pidradio JOIN US IN ISRAEL! We will tour the Holy Land October 11–23, 2026 with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! Our 1,200 square foot pole barn has a new HVAC system, epoxy floor, 100-amp electric service, new windows, insulation, lights, and ceiling fans! If you are so led, you can help out by clicking here: gilberthouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to this podcast, our weekly Bible studies, and our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker. The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at pidradio.com/app. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site: gilberthouse.org/video! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store/.

The area around the Euphrates River holds something unique and special in God's program. This is where the Garden of Eden was located, where the first murder was committed, where the first war was fought, where the Flood began, where the Tower of Babel was built, where Israel went into Babylonian captivity. It's also where Satan will fight his last stand. Come visit the region—but don't plan to stay.

Miramos la trastienda del medio con Juan Rocha, responsable técnico de la emisora, Inma Quejada desde el Laboratorio de Audiencias y Tendencias de CARTV y Ana Segura Anaya, directora de contenidos y del programa cultural La Torre de Babel. Cómo se construye la radio que escuchas cada día.

En el programa de hoy hablamos con Ana Segura, directora de La Torre de Babel, de los premios al talento emergente que se entregan este viernes en la capital aragonesa. Dani Calavera analiza con nosotros algunos de los estrenos de la semana y Alberto Guardiola nos avanza algunas de las nuevas propuestas musicales que se lanzan en plataformas esta semana.

En el programa de hoy hablamos con Ana Segura, directora de La Torre de Babel, de los premios al talento emergente que se entregan este viernes en la capital aragonesa. Dani Calavera analiza con nosotros algunos de los estrenos de la semana y Alberto Guardiola nos avanza algunas de las nuevas propuestas musicales que se lanzan en plataformas esta semana.

En el programa de hoy hablamos con Ana Segura, directora de La Torre de Babel, de los premios al talento emergente que se entregan este viernes en la capital aragonesa. Dani Calavera analiza con nosotros algunos de los estrenos de la semana y Alberto Guardiola nos avanza algunas de las nuevas propuestas musicales que se lanzan en plataformas esta semana.

En el programa de hoy hablamos con Ana Segura, directora de La Torre de Babel, de los premios al talento emergente que se entregan este viernes en la capital aragonesa. Dani Calavera analiza con nosotros algunos de los estrenos de la semana y Alberto Guardiola nos avanza algunas de las nuevas propuestas musicales que se lanzan en plataformas esta semana. 

Hace cuatro años y gracias al apoyo de la Fundación Caja Rural de Aragón, concebimos un premio, el Premio Talento Emergente La Torre de Babel. Queríamos que fuera diferente y esa diferencia tenía dos claves: el premio debía entregarse a jóvenes que empezaran una carrera en el mundo de la cultura y las candidaturas deberían ser abiertas, que cualquier persona mejor de  35 años y nacidos o empadronados en Aragón pudieran presentar sus proyectos en seis candidaturas diferentes. Hoy se entregan estos premios y nosotros hablamos de los ganadores.Además, recibimos a Carlos Grassa Toro, escritor, comisario de exposiciones y fundador y director del centro de investigación y creación artística LA CALA en Chodes, un espacio de experimentación y cultura. Carlos está detrás de Improbables, un proyecto artístico en torno al concepto de ART BRUT,  arte creado por personas ajenas al mundo artístico, sin una formación académica que producen obras reflejo de una creatividad pura. Carlos trabaja ahora con personas con discapacidad intelectual, enfermedad mental, trastorno del espectro del autismo u otros trastornos del desarrollo para crear obras de arte que se publican en Improbables como vía de acceso al universo del arte contemporáneo.

In this episode, we examine Noah's family, the Tower of Babel, and humanity's attempt to bypass God's way. We explore why shortcuts to security, power, and unity ultimately lead to confusion and collapse.

After Eden, the flood, Babel, Abraham, Sinai, kings, and exile… the story reaches its turning point. God didn't abandon His plan for a human family. He didn't surrender the nations to darkness. And He didn't scrap creation when rebellion kept repeating itself. Instead, He stepped in. In this episode, we trace the arc from Israel's failure to the Incarnation—why God chose to become a man, how the crucifixion blindsided the powers of darkness, and what Paul meant when he said that if the rulers of this age had understood what was happening, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. We also look at Pentecost through a different lens. Those 3,000 believers weren't just converts—they were God's first wave of reclaiming the nations. Scattered among the Gentile world, they became embedded witnesses in territory long held by other gods. The Great Commission wasn't a church program. It was a cosmic invasion. And it's still unfolding. The story isn't over—and neither is your part in it. Scriptures referenced include: Genesis 6; Deuteronomy 32:8–9; Psalm 82; Exodus 19; 1 Corinthians 2:8; Ephesians 2:7; Ephesians 3:10; Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 2. This series follows the broad theological framework popularized by Dr. Michael Heiser in What Does God Want? and Supernatural. For listeners who want to explore these themes more deeply, those books are an excellent place to start.

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Pastor Todd Lauderdale teaches a message through Genesis 11:1-9 titled “The Spirit Of Babel.”

The Tower of Babel is such an interesting story. You've got a group of people who are trying to get into the presence of God by doing things their own way rather than doing them the way God wants them to do it.  There's definitely a valuable lesson there for you and me in our desires to get closer to God.If you'd like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here! 

Genesis 11 isn't a cute tower story — it's a theological problem.

In the opening message of The Epic of the City, Pastor Robey Barnes takes us back to Genesis to look at the Tower of Babel and the human tendency to build our lives around making a name for ourselves. He contrasts that story with Abraham's encounter with Melchizedek, showing how true worship isn't about self-promotion, but about lifting up God and serving others. The message reminds us that everyone is always worshiping something—the real question is who gets the glory. The service closes with communion, inviting us to re-center our faith on Jesus and respond to His invitation to live for a greater name than our own.

Come enjoy a thoughtful brainstorming session studying Genesis 1-11 (creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, Babel) and the relevant parts of Moses in the Pearl of Great Price with a roundtable of Dialogue board members. The post Exploring Genesis: Gospel Study with Dialogue Board Members appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In Matthew 16:18, Jesus declares a cosmic declaration of war at Caesarea Philippi, a site steeped in pagan history and symbolizing the spiritual stronghold of evil, where Mount Hermon stood as the false counterpart to God's holy mountain. By stating He will build His church on this rock and that the gates of Hades will not prevail, Jesus announces His divine mission to overthrow the fallen angelic powers that have ruled the nations since the rebellion of Genesis 6 and the Tower of Babel, fulfilling the Old Testament vision of God reclaiming the earth from demonic dominion. This victory is secured through Christ's death, resurrection, and ascension, which disarmed and disgraced the spiritual rulers, enabling the church to be equipped with apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastors to carry out the mission of evangelism as spiritual warfare. The church, therefore, is not merely a religious institution but the instrument of Christ's cosmic conquest, destined to one day rule with Him over the nations and judge the fallen angels, calling believers to live with eternal purpose, knowing they are part of a redemptive drama that began in Eden and will culminate in the restoration of all things.

What happens when humanity attempts unity without God? In Genesis 11's Tower of Babel story, Pastor Van explores how civic religion—using religious symbols for earthly gain—leads to division and destruction. Through God's mercy, He scattered people into different languages and nations, not as punishment but as protection from human pride. Yet in Acts 2, we glimpse God's ultimate plan: true unity through Jesus Christ, where every nation, tribe and tongue worships together while celebrating their God-given diversity. Don't miss this powerful message about finding genuine unity in Christ alone.

The Father Who Does Not ControlA Homily on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son St. Luke 15:11-31 In the parable of the Prodigal Son, our attention is often drawn to the repentance of the younger son or to the resentment of the elder. But before we look at either son, we must first look carefully at the father. What stands out immediately is not simply the father's mercy at the end, but the way he loves throughout the story. The father gives an astonishing amount of freedom to his sons—but his love is not passive, negligent, or withdrawn. It is neither controlling nor indifferent. It is something more demanding than either. When the younger son demands his inheritance, the father does not argue. He does not threaten. He does not bargain. He does not attempt to manage the future. He divides his living and lets the son go. This is not ignorance. This is not indifference. This is love that refuses to become domination. As Nikolai Velimirović reminds us, the father in this parable gives far more than justice requires. When the son demands what is "his," justice would permit the father to give him nothing at all—for apart from what his father gives, the son possesses nothing but dust. Yet the father gives him more than dust. He gives him life and breath, conscience and understanding. He leaves within him a spark that can still recognize hunger, remember the father's house, and find the road home. As St. Nikolai says, he gives this "not out of justice, but out of mercy," preserving within the son a light that may yet be rekindled—even in the far country. Freedom is permitted, but grace is not withdrawn. And this unsettles us—because we know the danger the young son will face. And so does the father. Freedom Is the Risk the Father Takes—But Not the Whole of His Love The father does not need to be warned about what lies ahead. He knows the far country and all its terrible temptations. He has watched his son grow. He knows his immaturity as well as his great potential. He knows that his son will probably fail. He knows that his son will probably be hurt. And still, he lets him go. The younger son leaves because he is free. The elder son stays because he is free. And the father loves both sons without controlling either. But this does not mean the father is hands-off. The father does not manage his son's choices—but he does shape the conditions in which those choices will be understood. He does not eliminate consequences—but he ensures that consequences can teach rather than annihilate. He does not chase his son—but he preserves the meaning of home. A human parent is often tempted to intervene constantly—to explain, threaten, restrain, or negotiate—motivated by what the parent calls "love." This father does something harder. He does not protect his son from failure. Instead, he protects the possibility of return. The Far Country and the Formation of Repentance The son's freedom leads him exactly where freedom so often leads when it is exercised without  wisdom: [it leads] to waste, hunger, and despair. He spends what he has been given. He discovers that independence cannot sustain life. He finds himself reduced to feeding swine, longing even for their food. This is not accidental. The far country is real and so are its dangers. Freedom has weight. Choices have consequences.  The younger son suffers. Yet even here, something remains alive within him; the memory of his home and of real love. The spark the father put into him through years of his strong example and sacrificial love has not gone out. He remembers the house. He remembers bread. He remembers that it would be better to be a doorman in the house of his father than live in the palaces of the far country – much less among its swine. And so, at last, he comes to himself. This is the risk the father was willing to take—not merely rebellion, but suffering—so that wisdom could be learned rather than imposed; so that the movement from willfulness to self-control would not be coerced; so that repentance would be real, and not merely compliance; so that the son's growth into authentic manhood would be genuine. Love, here, does not manage outcomes. It prepares for, cultivates, and then, Lord willing, blesses the return. The Father Runs: Love That Restores Without Controlling When the son returns, the father does something no respectable patriarch would ever do. He runs. He does not wait on the porch. He does not demand explanations. He does not require proof of sincerity. He runs, falls upon the son's neck, and kisses him. The son begins his confession, but the father will not let him finish. The father does not allow him to negotiate his way back as a servant. He never seems tempted to belittle him or his bad choices.  The repentance is already there.  And so He restores him fully—as a son. The robe is placed on him. The ring is given. The shoes are fastened. The feast is prepared. This is not manipulation. This is resurrection. The father does not restore the son cautiously, with conditions and safeguards. He restores him completely—because love that controls repentance would threaten to undo and replace repentance itself. Restoration, however, is not the end of the son's story. It is the beginning of his real formation. The father does not restore his son so that nothing will be asked of him. He restores him so that, once again, he can live as a son—within the life of the house, under the same roof, nourished at the same table, finally able to follow his father's example. From this point forward, the son's life will be shaped not by fear or regret, but by gratitude. Not by apathy or micromanagement, but by participation. Not by rules imposed from outside, but by imitation from within. He will learn patience by living with a patient father. He will learn generosity by breaking bread at a generous table. He will learn mercy by watching mercy given freely—now to him, and later, perhaps, through him. This is how ascetical formation truly works in the Kingdom: not as control imposed after repentance, but as the means to a more beautiful life shared after restoration. The father does not need to stand over his son. He only needs to remain who he has always been. And now his younger son is finally ready to benefit from his father's witness and from his love. When Righteousness Becomes Control How about the elder son?  He never left the house—but did he ever really live there?  Like his younger brother, he never entered into the beauty his father had cultivated there. He hears the music. He sees the celebration. And he refuses to go in. His obedience has quietly become a claim. "I have served." "I have obeyed." "You owe me." This is the righteousness that keeps accounts. This is the righteousness that resents mercy. This is the righteousness that expects goodness to produce predictable results. For us, and for the people in our lives. And here the parable turns toward us. Because this temptation is painfully familiar. We want to make sure the people we love turn out "right." We want holiness to guarantee outcomes. We want obedience to function as insurance. So we pray harder. We structure more tightly. We supervise more closely. And when things still fall apart, we grow angry—at our children, at others, sometimes even at God. But righteousness that must control outcomes does not build the father's house. It builds Babel. The House That Is More Than a House Only now are we ready to see what has been before us all along. This father is not merely a father. This house is not merely a house. The father in this parable is God. And his house is the Kingdom as it must be lived on earth. The Kingdom is not sustained by manipulation. But neither is it sustained by abandonment. It is sustained by trust, order, beauty, memory, mercy—and freedom. God does not save by coercion. He saves by allowing Himself to be rejected—and by transforming that rejection into something glorious.  The cross becomes the path back to our heart's true home. The father does not chase his son into the far country. He does something harder. He keeps the house intact. He keeps bread on the table. He keeps the feast ready. He keeps himself open. The Measure of Love The measure of love is not how well we control the lives of those we love. But neither is it based on how easily we detach ourselves from them. The measure of love is whether we build and sustain a culture that forms people who know how to come home. The father risks heartbreak rather than violate freedom. Christ offers salvation through the Cross rather than coercing obedience. The Spirit works quietly, patiently, without domination—yet never without presence. That is the Kingdom. That is Orthodoxy lived rightly. That is the home we are called to build. And when the son appears on the horizon—still filthy, still broken, still free—the father runs. To Him be all glory, honor, and worship.  Amen.  

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On Today's Show: Dennis explores the story of the Tower of Babel and its significance in the Torah. He delves into the biblical account of humanity's attempt to build a tower that reaches the sky, and God's response to their actions. Dennis examines the themes of pride, unity, and the importance of diversity, highlighting the dangers of a unified language and the benefits of a world with many cultures and languages. He also discusses the story of Abraham, who is called by God to leave his family and country, and the significance of this call in the context of the Torah. To Pre-Order Dennis' new book, "If There Is No God," visit PragerStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Different approaches to reading the flood account.(03:47) The flood can symbolize a second creation of the earth.(05:55) A strange passage in Genesis 6.1-4. This text introduces concepts like Watchers, Giants, and a conflict between Enoch and the forces of darkness. It can be read as a polemic against Babylonian religious and political views.(18:26) Mount Sinai and Mount Hermon as headquarters of the opposing forces of good and evil.(25:01) Jesus addresses his disciples in Caesarea Philippi, at the foot of Mount Hermon in Matthew 16.13-19.(32:00) The harsh reality of the portrayal of destruction throughout the scriptures. The Book of Mormon provides a pattern for how to live in peace.(39:05) The people of Noah's day were swept off because the earth was corrupt and filled with violence.(43:33) The Lord sent a prophet and gave them 120 years to change. The people were warned before they were destroyed.(48:22) Noah's Ark can be a symbol of the temple.(57:19) A pattern of how to follow a prophet. It takes patience and faith to follow prophets in a day of peace.(1:01:48) The bow in the cloud is a token of the covenant in Genesis 9.12-13. When we look up at the rainbow we are remembering the promise of God to bring Enoch and Zion to earth.(1:06:35) Ways to read the curse Noah gives Canaan in Genesis 9.20-27.(1:12:27) The Table of Nations in Genesis 10. The dividing of the land and the languages. The Tower of Babel as a polemic against the beliefs of the Babylonians.(1:17:01) Our connection to Abraham and his covenant. God has promised to preserve us just as he preserved Noah. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 358 | Genesis 6-11; Moses 8, Come Follow Me 2026 (February 9-15) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

For decades, scholars have debated where the Book of Mormon took place. Could it be on the Baja Peninsula? Or in the narrow necks of Central America, or the heartland of the United States? But what if the internal map of the text—where ‘east’ is truly east and seeds from Jerusalem flourish—points to a location largely ignored by archaeologists? In this comprehensive interview, David Rosenvall details how a simple question from his father, a university geography professor, led to a decade of research identifying the Baja Peninsula as the most plausible setting for Lehi's journey. Rosenvall challenges the dominant theories by distinguishing between ‘human geography’—culture that moves with people—and ‘physical geography,’ the immovable features of land, climate, and mineral deposits that he claims uniquely match the Baja landscape. https://youtu.be/o9vbr0j4o0U Check out our other conversations on DNA & Book of Mormon: https://gospeltangents.com/lds_theology/dna-book-of-mormon/ 0:00 Hofmann Explosion 2:55 Background 5:31 BAJA 7:46 Evaluating Meso 19:27 2 Cumorah Theory 24:12 Rusty Swords 30:49 DNA & Book of Mormon 47:20 Strengths of Baja Baja Hypothesis: An Engineering Approach to Scripture In this 2017 series, host Rick Bennett interviews David Rosenvall, the technologist responsible for creating the foundational scriptures.lds.org. Collaborating with his father, a university geography professor, Rosenvall presents a controversial theory that locates the Book of Mormon narrative on the Baja Peninsula. Unlike traditional models based on archaeological artifacts (“human geography”), Rosenvall's approach utilizes an engineering methodology, modeling the text's 33,000 geographical statements against the immovable features of the physical world. Part 1: The Climate Conundrum A single question was posed by David Rosenvall's father: Where would seeds from Jerusalem actually grow? As a geographer, his father noted that the text claims seeds brought from Jerusalem “grew exceedingly” in the Promised Land. • The Climate Argument: Seeds are climate-specific. Jerusalem seeds require a Mediterranean climate (wet winters, dry summers) to flourish, rather than the tropical climate of Mesoamerica or the cold winters of New York. This climatological requirement pointed them directly to the Baja California peninsula. • The Initial Insight: David admits that years prior, while serving as a missionary in Sweden, he had looked at a map and intuitively felt the geography fit Baja, a thought he shelved until his father's research confirmed it decades later. Baja vs. Mesoamerica (Physical vs. Cultural Geography) Rosenvall critiques the dominant Mesoamerican theory (popularized by John L. Sorenson) by distinguishing between human geography (culture, buildings, artifacts) and physical geography (mountains, rivers, coastlines). • Culture Moves, Land Does Not: Rosenvall argues that Mesoamerican theorists have successfully identified cultural similarities (human geography) but struggle with physical geography, often having to rotate maps to make “north” fit “east.” He posits that Nephite culture likely migrated to Mesoamerica after the destruction of the Nephite nation, explaining the cultural remnants found there today. • The Compass Problem: The Baja model accepts the text literally—north is north and east is east—without requiring a directional shift, whereas other models must reconcile the “narrow neck” running east-west rather than north-south. Part 3: Rusted Swords, Elephants, and the Two Cumorahs Rosenvall addresses specific scientific and historical challenges to the Book of Mormon, arguing that Baja solves problems that other theories cannot. • Evidence of Steel: While Mesoamerican theories rely on obsidian (which does not rust), the Book of Mormon describes swords that “cankered with rust.” Rosenvall notes that Baja museums display ancient, rusted metal swords and knives found in local burials, and the peninsula contains the necessary raw deposits of iron, gold, and silver. • The Animals: Addressing the criticism regarding elephants and horses, Rosenvall points to the La Brea Tar Pits (just north of Baja). He argues these pits contain every animal mentioned in the Book of Mormon, including elephants and camels, proving their biological plausibility in the region. • Trek to New York: Rosenvall proposes a “Two Hill” theory. The final battles occurred at a Hill Cumorah in Baja. Moroni then spent 36 years traveling northward to bury the plates in New York (the “hill north of Manchester”). Rosenvall calculates that Moroni would only have to walk the distance from Provo to Ogden once a year to make the journey, possibly dedicating the temple site in Manti, Utah, along the way. Part 4: Solving the DNA Problem (The Asian Connection) Rosenvall offers a unique solution to the lack of Middle Eastern DNA in Native American populations by focusing on the Book of Ether. • The Jaredite Route: He theorizes that the Jaredites traveled from the Tower of Babel through China, launching vessels from the eastern seaboard of Asia. Ocean currents would naturally carry them to the North American west coast in roughly 345 days, matching the text's timeline. • Asian Ancestry: Because the Jaredites (and potentially others from Asia) arrived thousands of years before Lehi and dispersed across the continent, the dominant DNA profile of the Americas is Asian. The Lehite colony was a small, isolated group whose genetic signature was likely diluted or lost over centuries of intermixing. Part 5: The “Narrow Neck” and Isolation Strongest geographical arguments for the Baja Peninsula: isolation and line-of-sight. • A Land Apart: The text frequently describes the Nephites as being isolated from other civilizations. Baja is naturally isolated by the Sea of Cortez, distinct from the mainland where other cultures (like the Jaredite descendants) might have been spreading. • Visualizing the Neck: Rosenvall identifies a specific location in Baja where high mountains allow a person to see the ocean on both sides—a physical reality that matches the “narrow neck” and “narrow strip” descriptions in the scripture. • Chaparral Terrain: He argues the “wilderness” described in the text matches the Baja “chaparral” (dense, thorny brush) where it is difficult to follow tracks, rather than a jungle environment. Rosenvall concludes by directing listeners to his website, achoiceland.com, emphasizing that while geography is fascinating, the spiritual intent of the book remains paramount.      

Dr. Michael Cottle continues the discussion of Noah's Ark as a temple-centered symbol of the salvation in Jesus Christ, contrasting the ark with the Tower of Babel and testifying that true safety, peace, and healing, amid profound loss, are found only in and through Jesus Christ.ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Michael Cottle2:52 Not about a boat5:50 Ascension parallels 7:45 Hidden in plain sight10:40 40 days and nights12:59 Extreme losses in this life18:07 Temple reunions with Jacob21:13 Book of Mormon parallels22:58 President Oaks on our “family-centered” church25:17 The ark and the temple save families27:57 Invitation to come to the Lord's temple34:22 How the temple changes us36:00 Stones, windows, and light39:44 Healing and consecrating suffering41:08 Deliverance and coming home45:31 Pleading for relief49:00 Seeking the blessings of the fathers52:11 Needing the same lessons54:00 Learning about the nature of God58:32 The temple can be our own ark1:05:23 End of Part 2 - Dr. Michael CottleThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

In this episode, we dive into Moses chapter 8 and Genesis 6–11, exploring the powerful stories surrounding Noah, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel through a Latter-day Saint lens. These chapters highlight a world struggling with increasing wickedness, yet still touched by prophetic warnings, covenants, and divine mercy. Viewers will gain insight into how the Joseph Smith Translation in the book of Moses expands the biblical account, especially in emphasizing the role of preaching, repentance, and moral agency before the Flood. The discussion connects these ancient events to modern discipleship, asking what it means to remain faithful in a corrupt society. Special attention is given to the women mentioned or implied in these chapters—such as the “daughters of men” in Genesis 6, Noah's wife, and the wives of his sons—who are often overlooked but are essential to the story of preservation and covenant continuity. Their presence reminds us that families, marriages, and righteous women were central to God's plan to carry humanity forward after the Flood. By noticing these women in the text, this episode invites viewers to read more carefully and see how both men and women participate in God's work across generations, helping build a bridge from the world before the Flood to the renewed world that followed.

In this episode of Don't Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study Genesis 6–11 and Moses 8 and return to one of the most familiar stories in scripture, not to focus on the storm, but to see the heart of God in the middle of it. This lesson invites us to read the flood through cross vision and notice the mercy woven throughout the chapter. God grieves, God provides an ark with room, God gives light in the darkness, and God remembers Noah when the waters feel like they are prevailing. If you are in a season where you feel like you are treading water and wondering when rest will come, this episode is for you. Chapters: 00:00 INTRO 05:17 "Wrestling with God's Nature" 06:14 "Context Matters in Scripture Reading" 10:34 "Reinterpreting 'Destroy' in Scripture" 15:20 "Noah Found Grace, Not Wrath" 19:10 "Summer of Small Spaces" 20:49 "God's Inclusivity in the Ark" 25:08 "What Does God Want Me to See?" 27:19 "Living in Covenant Relationship" 30:18 "Work and Rest in Faith" 33:51 "God Remembered Noah" 39:22 "Lessons from the Dove" 40:08 "The Dove Found No Rest" 44:18 "The Dove's Leap of Faith" 48:45 God's Unforgettable Covenant 51:52 "The Tower of Babel" 53:02 "Tower of Babel Consequences" Sign up for the Don't Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com #dontmissthis #comefollowme NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don't Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week's newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven't had a chance yet!! www.dontmissthisstudy.com Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy Podcast: Don't Miss This Study Facebook: Don't Miss This Study Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/ Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app