Podcasts about East of Eden

There is an old story we keep telling because we cannot stop living it. A brother brings his offering and it is received; another brings his and it is not; and in the space of that difference something curdles. We know how it goes. We have felt the heat rise in our own chests when someone else is favored, praised, chosen—when the good that lands on them seems, by some dark arithmetic, to be subtracted from us. Cain rises up against Abel in a field, and the first human death is not an accident but a killing born of comparison.Why does this story refuse to stay in the past? Perhaps because it is not really about two men long ago. It is about the fault line that runs through every family, every generation, every heart—the temptation to believe that another's blessing is our loss, and that the answer is to strike. John Steinbeck understood this. In East of Eden he takes the Cain and Abel motif and lets it echo down through generations, refiguring it in new fathers and new sons, as if to say: this is the inheritance, this is what we hand down. But he also found, buried in the ancient text, a single word that breaks the spell. Timshel—thou mayest. Not thou shalt, not thou must, but thou mayest. You are not fated to strike. You may yet choose otherwise.That word is where despair and hope divide. And it is where a great novel becomes a school for the soul.My guest today is Michon Matthiesen, Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, who reads East of Eden with her undergraduates in a course on the theology of envy. She returns to the show to help us see what Steinbeck saw: how the oldest sin keeps rewriting itself across generations, and how a single word might set us free.Links:"Aquinas and the Limits of Forgiveness: A Case Study in Anna Karenina," by Anna Bonta Moreland, article via Church Life Journal "Graham Greene's 'The End of the Affair,' A Conversation with Josh McManaway," podcast episode via Church Life Today"C. S. Lewis's ‘The Great Divorce', a discussion with Josh McManaway," podcast episode via Church Life Today“The Lord of the Rings, Sickness, and Health, with Kristin Collier,” podcast episode via Church Life Today"Why Literature Still Matters, with Jason Baxter," podcast episode via Church Life TodayChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

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Caroline Busher is joined by Emma Andrews and Bréada Broderick to review East of Eden by John Steinbeck, a novel built on a single Hebrew word — timshel, translated not as “thou shalt” but “thou mayest” — asking whether we are bound by the traits of our ancestors or free to choose otherwise. The conversation […] L'articolo E10 | The Radio Maria Book Club – “East of Eden” by John Steinbeck proviene da Radio Maria.

If “Bible alone” is the one thing thousands of denominations share, why so many interpretations? We dig into humility, Church fathers, and who decides what's “faithful.”Unity sounds like a warm word until you try to live it with real people, real history, and real politics. Witness Weekly hosts Mario Andrew, Jeremy Jeremiah, James St Simon, and Michael start with Orthodox news that instantly raises eyebrows: Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem awards President Donald Trump the Grand Cross of the Holy Sepulchre, and reports swirl about a gifted relic of the True Cross. From there we ask what everyone is thinking but few say out loud: what does that mean for the Church's public witness, and could a religious leader actually help broker peace where political leaders keep failing, especially with Russia and Ukraine?We weigh church unity against real-world headlines, personal conversion stories, and the everyday habits that shape what we worship. We keep coming back to one claim: unity grows when we choose humility, repentance, and love instead of winning arguments.• Patriarch Theophilos honoring President Trump and the controversy around a reported relic of the True Cross• Whether an Orthodox patriarch can serve as a credible mediator for peace between Russia and Ukraine• Georgia's mass baptisms as a long-term strategy for strong families and a durable Church• Serbian pilgrims venerating the Holy Belt of the Theotokos and what it says about devotion• Why “services are too long” often masks a deeper comfort and pleasure culture problem• East Of Eden, timshel, and choosing good despite inherited wounds and trauma• Approaching Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant relationships with humility and love• Political unity as a hollow slogan without a foundation and what “American Orthodoxy” could mean• The convert surge, online apologetics, and why true Orthodoxy is lived in the Church• Sola scriptura, perspicuity, and the authority problem behind endless competing interpretations• Why “faithful church” claims collapse without a shared standardThe conversation pivots from geopolitics to formation. We celebrate Georgia's mass baptism of hundreds of children and talk about why the future of Orthodox Christianity depends on families and parish life more than online discourse. Then we sit with an arresting image from Serbia: tens of thousands of pilgrims waiting hours to venerate the Holy Belt of the Theotokos. That devotion challenges our favorite modern excuse that Orthodox services are “too long,” especially when we'll gladly stand for concerts, rallies, and anything else we value.A Patriarch gives Trump a relic of the True Cross and talks Ukraine peace talks. Political stunt or spiritual diplomacy? We debate what unity can actually look like.To tie it together, we recommend John Steinbeck's East Of Eden and its idea of timshel, the daily choice to overcome evil even with inherited wounds. That becomes our framework for church unity: humility over pride, repentance over scorekeeping, love over endless relitigation of old conflicts between Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant communities. We also tackle sola scriptura, interpretation, and the question behind every “faithful church” claim: faithful to what standard, and who gets to decide?“Services are too long” might be the weakest excuse we've got. People wait hours for concerts and rallies but won't stand for worship. What does that reveal about our culture and our hearts?Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses on Instagram, X.com, Facebook, and TikTok.Audio: https://cloudofwitnessesradio.buzzsprout.comPlease leave a comment with your thoughts!

Recorded on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Other scripture cited: Isaiah 55:1-3; 1 Timothy 6:17-19.Support the show

Are you blue? Do you know someone who is blue? Does blue describe the color of your world? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you probably should seek some professional help. But, you also should listen to this podcast, because we are cool. In reading this issue, I think we all came to the conclusion that stretching is the term we should use. Stretching the truth, stretching taffy, stretching reality, stretching the metaphor. You get what I am saying, right? If you have any idea what we are talking about, then you are ahead of us. Remember, we are not that smart, or bright, or sober. Some people question what we are doing and why. I am questioning what I am writing. In this book, there is chaos and fighting. There is confusion. There is also plot and development. And that is something that I could be talking about. What I can say is that Alex Power is fighting in one shattered panel, and that is why we are here. Is this upsetting you? Is this making you sad? Don't be sad. Don't get upset about us being obscure. Don't get down and depressed and sit in the dark. Don't be like Sharon You should be happy like Ben and Sue. You should be free, not being taken over by your evil psychotic alter ego. You should be sitting in the light. You should be smiley and shiny. Also, you should change your clothes if you are smelly and dirty. Are you confused? So are we. So there we are. We have written something, and it has been read. Thanks for your support.   If you want to see some pictures, check this out: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2026/06/08/fantastic-four-2014-v5-13-east-of-eden-part-five/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this interview I talked with Dr. Philip Bunn. He is a professor of political science at Covenant College and is an avid reader of great American novels. We talked about John Steinbeck's magnum opus, East of Eden. We discussed the biblical themes that are scattered throughout the story and way in which Steinbeck grasped and portrayed the old American spirit. I hope you enjoy! Go subscribe to The Paradox Press now!Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99

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Andy and Kaya talk about the trailer for Netflix's upcoming ‘East of Eden' adaptation starring Florence Pugh (6:32), Jodie Comer being the lead of Damon Lindelof's next HBO series (13:24), and the extended hiatus between seasons of ‘Ahsoka' and ‘The Terminal List' (16:48). Then they react to ‘Top Chef' Season 23, Episode 10 (30:34). Later, Andy is joined by ‘The Boys' series creator Eric Kripke to discuss what originally drew him to the material, writing that main character's death in the penultimate episode, setting up ‘Vought Rising,' what's in store for the series finale, and more (45:26). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Email us! thewatch@spotify.com Host: Andy Greenwald Guests: Eric Kripke and Kaya McMullen Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to The Conner & Smith Show!This week, Ryan Dean Halbrook and Stephen begin a brand-new three-part series exploring the complete film career of one of our favorite actors of all time — James Dean.We start where it all began with East of Eden, Elia Kazan's emotionally explosive 1955 adaptation of the John Steinbeck novel that introduced James Dean to the world and instantly changed movie acting forever.Raw, vulnerable, rebellious, and deeply human, Dean's performance as Cal Trask still feels startlingly modern — and this episode dives deep into why his work continues to resonate decades later.This is the first chapter in our James Dean trilogy series, where over the next three weeks we'll also explore Rebel Without a Cause and Giant — the only three films Dean completed before his tragic death at just 24 years old.If you love classic Hollywood, intense performances, film history, and actors who changed cinema forever… this episode is for you.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Two Trees Podcast, we explore the story of Cain in Genesis 4, asking what it means to bear God's image outside the Garden—and what happens when that calling is rejected. Tracing Cain's motives, his refusal to master sin, and his failure as both priest and brother, we examine how the ground itself becomes a witness to his rebellion and how exile shapes the biblical theme of wandering “east of Eden.” Yet even in judgment, God's unexpected grace appears in the mysterious “mark of Cain,” not as punishment but protection. This episode challenges us to look beyond the mark itself and wrestle with the deeper question at the heart of the story: why does Cain choose violence, and why does God extend mercy to the undeserving?

We are getting into the real meat of this Fantastic Four run. The team is torn apart, unhappy, and Reed may or may not be turning into a meth cooker. What is happening to our favorite family? And can Alex Power and Power Pack save them? Probably not the direction that the writers would take, but you never know. So, what is this issue about? It is about a family that is putting up a fight against a variety of forces. It is them against the world. A towering inferno of force against a wonderful family. Or something. OK, let's turn this thing upside down and talk about the rock in the room. The uncomfortable truth is that this is really bad. Everybody is not in a good way. One in prison, one with no powers, one with no children, and one doing science. Just bad, bad, bad. Sometimes we just need to watch what is going to happen. You need to guard against the inevitable onslaught of time. You need to protect against the truth. You need to secure the facts. Do you know what I am saying? You should fight and seize the day. You should gather your friends and become a mob for justice. That's right. Gather your powers and unleash them against the forces of the world. I dare you. And then, when the world starts to beat you down, take heed of this advice. Cover up and protect your privates. It is the best thing to do in these situations. And then, at the end of the day, you can celebrate with your friends. You can be pleased to know that you are alive and not beaten to a pulp. Or, if you are beaten up, you can shake it off and be happy with the fact that your nose is not bleeding anymore. Bravo, you have made it to the end of this rant. Here is to the next one.   If you want to see some pictures, go to: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2026/04/17/fantastic-four-v5-9-east-of-eden-part-one/   We also have some merchandise over at Redbubble. We have a couple of nifty shirts for sale. https://www.redbubble.com/people/jeffrickpresent/?asc=u You can also subscribe and listen to us on YouTube!  Our show supports the Hero Initiative, Helping Comic Creators in Need.  http://www.heroinitiative.org/ Eighties Action by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3703-eighties-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Mischief Maker" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hello hello!! Welcome back to Espresso Epilogues, a podcast where two besties talk about books over coffee. We're back with another special episode drop: today we're talking all about our absolute favorite book, East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Expect spoilers ahead.Don't forget to connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

East of Eden by John Steinbeck ---Exploring John Steinbeck's magnum opus, East of Eden, Jesan Sorrells and Tom Libby break down how the novel's multi-generational narrative reveals timeless truths of human nature, leadership, and morality. They discuss Steinbeck's powerful depiction of rural California and the tension between rural and urban values, dissect the novel's deep biblical allusions and the theme of free will, and examine how leaders can leverage the diversity of personalities within teams for collective success. The episode emphasizes the novel's ongoing relevance and what modern leaders can learn from Steinbeck's nuanced insights about character, motivation, and human dignity.Book Title: East of EdenAuthor: John SteinbeckGuest Names: Tom Libby, Jesan Sorrells---Time Stamped Overview---00:00 Interesting place names and history05:22 Analyzing a timeless 1940s novel10:45 Recording mishap and frustrations16:23 Steinbeck's portrayal of characters24:06 Post-war literary influences in Europe26:33 Steinbeck's Nobel Prize and Retirement31:45 Discussing the Northeast landscape41:38 Samuel's intellectual pursuits42:26 Samuel's early years in Salinas48:11 Skepticism about AI's future impact56:57 Understanding sin in the Hebrew context01:01:19 Discussing unconventional views on the Bible01:08:36 Urbanization trends and population growth01:11:58 Commentary on author intentions01:17:17 Finding Value in Team Members01:20:43 Exploring physical and mental anomalies01:28:16 Analyzing Kathy as a tragic figure01:34:22 Confronting dishonesty in a team01:36:24 Dealing with consequences and accountability01:46:16 Misunderstanding narcissism and self-preservation01:50:50 Discussing the appeal of rural stories01:53:50 Discussing the timelessness of classic literature---Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air"  from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!---Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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The Book of Genesis series. Sermon by Charlie Reczek. Genesis 4:15-16 - "Then the Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him. So Cain went out from the Lord's presence and lived in the land of Nod, east of Eden."

Pastor Danny continues our series in the book of Genesis with a look at the story of Cain and Abel.

Pastor Danny continues our series in the book of Genesis with a look at the story of Cain and Abel.

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you'd like us to reply)In which John and David linger with Jonah 4 and the strange mercy of the plant, the worm, and the wind. They explore God's repeated acts of provision, the attempt to draw Jonah out of his anger, and the Eden-and-Exodus echoes of a God still trying to rescue his prophet from the evil burning within him.Episode 229 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jonah Beyond the Whale 25If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love it if you left a review or comment where you're listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show John and David want to ensure that Two Texts always remains free content for everyone. We don't want to create a paywall or have premium content that would exclude others. However, Two Texts costs us around £60 per month (US$75; CAD$100) to make. If you'd like to support the show with even just a small monthly donation it would help ensure we can continue to produce the content that you love. Thank you so much.Support the show

THE OPEN MIND - "Magic Potion" (1969) / MORGEN - "Welcome to the Void" ("MORGEN", 1969) / BEACON STREET UNION - "Blue Avenue" ("THE EYES OF THE BEACON STREET UNION", 1968) / THE GOLDEN DAWN - "Reaching Out To You" ("POWER PLANT", 1968) / THE PLASTIC CLOUD - "Epistle to Paradise" ("THE PLASTIC CLOUD", 1968) / THE FREDRIC - "Born in Fire" ("FACES AND PHASES", 1968) / SKIP BIFFERTY - "Inside The Secret" ("SKIP BIFFERTY", 1968) / JULY - "You Missed it All" ("JULY", 1968) / EAST OF EDEN - "Bathers" ("MERCATOR PROJECTED", 1969) / MANDRAKE MEMORIAL - "Smokescreen" ("MEDIUM", 1969) / IVORY - "Grey November" ("IVORY", 1968) / MUSIC EMPORIUM - "Winds Have Changed" ("MUSIC EMPORIUM", 1969) / PUSSY - "All of my Life" ("PUSSY PLAYS", 1969) / THE FALLEN ANGELS - "I'll Drive You from my Mind" ("IT'S A LONG WAY DOWN", 1968) / Escuchar audio

Exile runs through every page of Genesis – but God is always moving toward return, blessing, and incarnation.

Exile runs through every page of Genesis – but God is always moving toward return, blessing, and incarnation.

Throughout our lives, we find ourselves separated from home, a place of safety, security, and rest. This longing we have to return home is expressed throughout the pages of the Bible and finds its ultimate expression in the birth of Jesus as the Gospel writers anticipate how this child will lead us home, into a place of true love and salvation. Join us as we begin Advent, preparing ourselves to receive the hope and peace that Jesus brings. I'll Be Home for Christmas. August 24, 1943, by Walter Kent (music) and James “Kim” Gannon (lyrics). Recorded by Bing Crosby

Pastor Ty Neal Genesis 1:1Genesis 1:27Genesis 3:15Genesis 3:24 The fact that our heart yearns for something Earth can't supply is proof that Heaven must be our home. C.S. Lewis Big Idea: All our Longings Point to Jesus! Romans 8:18 A person has to be thoroughly disgusted with the way things are to find the motivation to set out on the Christian way. As long as we think the next election might eliminate crime and establish justice or another scientific breakthrough

Front Row Classics is taking a look at the first in James Dean's trilogy of starring roles. Brandon and Peter Martin are discussing 1955's East of Eden. We discuss Dean's relationship with director Elia Kazan and how it affected his unique performance. The wonderful supporting cast includes Julie Harris, Raymond Massey and Jo Van Fleet (in an Oscar winning performance). The conversation also turns to the differences between the movie and John Steinbeck's novel. 

East of Eden Front Row Classics is taking a look at the first in James Dean’s trilogy of starring roles. Brandon and Peter Martin are discussing 1955’s East of Eden. We discuss Dean’s relationship with director Elia Kazan and how it affected his unique performance. The wonderful supporting cast includes Julie Harris, Raymond Massey and … Continue reading Ep. 377- East of Eden →

AI promises answers but can't love you. In this conversation, Kevin and Daniel expose the relational collapse behind our mental-health crisis and call families and churches to the old paths—truth preached, young men discipled, marriages honored, and homes opened in hospitality. From "East of Eden" wandering to Emmanuel-with-us, it's a blueprint for rebuilding human life around God, not gadgets.

A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: East of Eden, Online – How God Heals a Screen-Sick Age Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 11/4/2025 Length: 34 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: East of Eden, Online – How God Heals a Screen-Sick Age Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 11/4/2025 Length: 34 min.

Explore Cain and Abel's story, highlighting sin's predatory nature, God's transformative grace, and our calling as humanity's 'keepers' through love and conviction.

We once lived in Paradise, basking in the very presence of God. Eden was our dwelling place and God was our delight. But we went rogue and lost them both. Now East of Eden is where we live—fighting to find our way home. But the entrance is blocked. Pain and sorrow overshadow our searches that end in death. Futility is our shared experience. But it won't have the last word. There's a way home--an entrance back into God's presence. 3

Your actions reveal your allegiance: either to the way of Cain leading to death or to Christ leading to life.

Now that humans have been removed from Eden, sin lurks as a predator seeking to devour and destroy. Genesis 4:1-16 Pastor Dave Pack, Associate Pastor Visit our website at www.fremontpres.org Email us at podcast@fremontpres.org

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This week Pastor Matt tackles your questions on shame, suffering, atonement theories and more.

We wrap up Genesis 3 by exploring the consequences of sin and how Jesus reverses the effects of Sin & Death.

In Genesis 4:1–16, Chris unpacks the first act of worship outside the garden and the fracture between two brothers. Why does God “regard” Abel's offering and not Cain's—and what does that reveal about trust, envy, and the myth of limited favor? We explore sin “crouching at the door,” the mark of Cain as a sign of mercy, and the call to be our brother's keeper. The episode ends by pointing to the better word of Jesus' blood—ending rivalry and inviting us to trust God's abundant grace east of Eden.

In this sermon, we will see that east of Eden, we are called to beware of the way of Cain and pursue the hope of Seth

Genesis 3 closes with justice and mercy side by side. We walk through God's words to the serpent, the woman, and the man, noting that only the serpent and the ground are explicitly cursed, and exploring how childbirth sorrow and fractured relationships name life outside the garden. We consider why patriarchy is a result of the fall, not God's design, how toil reshapes our vocation, and why exile explains the ache we all feel. Along the way we talk proto-gospel hope, the meaning of Eve's name, spiritual warfare as everyday unity, and God's tender act of clothing his children. The story does not end east of Eden. In Christ, the serpent's head is crushed and the way home is opened.

Genesis 3 closes with justice and mercy side by side. We walk through God's words…

It's not paradise, just California. Follow Ben to the rich farmland of the Salinas Valley and reap his insight into Nobel Prize winner, John Steinbeck's magnum opus, East of Eden. Through the intertwined destinies of two families, you'll discover what motivates the human spirit, and explore the enduring themes of love, morality, and free will in this modern retelling of the Book of Genesis.  - - - Today's Sponsor: SilencerShop - Visit https://SilencerShopFoundation.org to learn more. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's fratricide, it's brother killing brother, it's a sensational story—the story of Cain and Abel. People call this the first case study of murder, but I think that's missing the point. It's actually the first case study of life east of Eden.  In Genesis 4, we see three realities are always present in every day, every part of life east of Eden. It shows that in every aspect of life you always have three things operating: sin, grace, and the possibility of salvation. Let's look at what this teaches us about 1) the secrecy of sin, 2) the gentleness of grace, and 3) the subtlety of salvation. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 26, 2000. Series: Genesis – The Gospel According to God. Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

The Western romantic idea of human nature was that we're inherently good. But the problem is over the last century, we've discovered that oppression and evil have not gone away but rather have erupted with ferocity over and over again regardless of social and political arrangements. This has created a crisis for the modern secular person. But the book of Genesis not only accounts for what we see, but also gives us enormous hope that there's something that can be done about it.  Let's look at what Genesis teaches us about the human condition and the hope for healing through three vivid images: 1) the reaching, 2) the covering, and 3) the sword. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 19, 2000. Series: Genesis – The Gospel According to God. Scripture: Genesis 3:20-4:2. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.