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Peter Goeman talks with Paul Weaver about biblical archaeology and his new book, Faith-Affirming Findings: 50 Archaeological Discoveries that Validate the Historicity and Reliability of Scripture. They discuss how archaeology helps illuminate the world of the Bible, strengthens confidence in Scripture, and answers common skeptical claims about figures and events such as David, Sennacherib, Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate, Luke, Paul, and the destruction of Jerusalem.Get Paul Weaver's book here:https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Affirming-Findings-Archaeological-Discoveries-Historicity/dp/0825448859/Watch the accompanying Faith Affirming Findings archaeology playlist here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRLT8RbUb3vSiKplCbL0vYyEFChJnU9kVVisit Paul Weaver's Bible and Theology Matters YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/c/BibleandTheologyMatters## Timestamps00:00 — Archaeology, Scripture, and why truth does not fear inspection02:01 — Introducing Paul and his work in Bible teaching and archaeology07:22 — What is Faith Affirming Findings?10:48 — Why say archaeology “affirms” the Bible rather than “proves” it?13:10 — Is biblical archaeology mainly for believers or unbelievers?17:26 — What are the benefits and limitations of biblical archaeology?24:25 — How should archaeology relate to biblical interpretation?26:53 — The Tel Dan Stele and evidence for the House of David36:33 — Sennacherib, Lachish, and the failed conquest of Jerusalem42:14 — The Pool of Siloam and archaeology from the time of Jesus47:51 — Archaeological evidence related to Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection54:43 — Luke's historical accuracy, Paul, Gallio, and the Arch of Titus01:00:48 — Why were some discoveries left out of the book?01:02:52 — How pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders can use these resources01:05:48 — Final takeawayIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Peter Goeman examines Galatians 3:16 and Paul's claim that the promises were made to Abraham and to his singular “offspring,” who is Christ. By tracing the argument back to Genesis 22:17–18, comparing translation differences, and interacting with C. John Collins and Andrew E. Steinmann, he explains why Paul's reading is rooted in the Old Testament context and why Christ as the seed of Abraham does not erase Israel's identity or future promises.Timestamps00:00 — Introduction 00:36 — Why Galatians 3 matters for Israel and the church02:13 — The exegetical issue: singular offspring vs. plural descendants04:05 — Genesis 22:17–18 and the Abrahamic promise05:22 — Translation differences: ESV, NASB, and “his/their enemies”07:01 — The Hebrew word zeraʿ: seed, offspring, descendant09:11 — John Collins, pronouns, verbs, and singular indicators12:31 — Four biblical categories for the “seed of Abraham”18:32 — Why Genesis 22 points to a singular victorious offspring21:15 — Steinmann's argument against a purely collective reading25:38 — Connecting Genesis 22 with Galatians 326:15 — Paul's use of composite Old Testament allusions28:24 — Steinmann and Collins on Galatians 3:8, 3:16, and Genesis 22:1832:02 — Why Paul's argument fits the grammar of Genesis 2233:31 — Christ as the seed does not erase Israel's role38:06 — Jesus as true Israel and the future of national Israel38:53 — Conclusion: Christ as the center of Abrahamic blessingArticles ReferencedSteinmann, Andrew E. “Jesus and Possessing the Enemies' Gate (Genesis 22:17–18; 24:60).” Bibliotheca Sacra 174, no. 693 (January–March 2017): 13–21. https://www.academia.edu/26154981/Jesus_and_Possessing_the_Enemies_Gate_Genesis_22_17_18_Genesis_24_60_Collins, C. John. “Galatians 3:16: What Kind of Exegete Was Paul?” Tyndale Bulletin 54, no. 1 (2003): 75–86.https://www.tyndalebulletin.org/article/30224-galatians-3-16-what-kind-of-exegete-was-paul.pdfAre Gentiles the True Israel in Galatians 3?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXPZJV2c0lAIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Every now and then, a conservation opportunity comes along that you can't pass up. The Western NY Land Conservancy (WNYLC) is currently in a race to permanently protect the Bear Lake Preserve, 311 acres of undeveloped shoreline, mature forest, and an array of critical wetland habitats linked to the Lake.To break down what makes this property so special, the guys hit the trail with WNYLC Stewardship Director Josh Balisteri. He gives them a tour of the property, discussing the history and ecology of Bear Lake, the historical and global crisis of wetland loss, and why we need to start viewing the Great Lakes ecosystem through the lens of crucial "inland coasts."Head over to wnylc.org/bearlake to check out maps of the new preserve and support their work!This episode was recorded at Bear Lake in Stockton, NY (and Pomfret, NY) on May 18, 2026.Episode Notes and LinksLucy and Bear Lake:During the episode, Bill boldly threw out a bit of local lore suggesting that WNY's favorite daughter, Lucille Ball, once stayed at a cottage on Bear Lake. He diligently searched online for any evidence that this was true, but came up empty. Lucy did grow up on the shores of nearby Chautauqua Lake in Celoron and spent many summers during the peak of her popularity escaping to Chenango Lake in eastern NY, but there is no official record of her hiding out at Bear Lake. Sorting Out Our Flight Paths: Later in the conversation, Bill referenced Darryl McGrath's excellent book Flight Paths: A Field Journal of Hope, Heartbreak, and Miracles with New York's Bird People and misidentified Hemlock Lake as one of the state's first eagle hacking (establishment) sites. While Bill was correct in remembering that Hemlock Lake was mentioned in the book, he was confused about the context. In reality, Hemlock Lake played a far more poignant role: it was the home of the very last known native nesting pair of bald eagles in New York State. By the late 1970s, chemical contamination from DDT had devastated the population, and that lonely Hemlock Lake pair was all that remained of our national bird in the entire state. (The pioneering hacking program Bill was thinking of launched nearby at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge).Why the South Shore of Bear Lake Stayed Wild: A major piece of that puzzle comes down to local history: from the 1920s through the 1970s, the land was home to a vibrant YMCA camp, and local authors Bob and Anne Deming (who Josh mentioned as key people in aiding the effort to save Bear Lake) published a book mapping out the camp's history. Originally inspired by a single chapter in their debut book, A History of Bear Lake (recently updated and re-released), they dove deeper into the archives to publish Camp in the Woods, a collection of photos and first-hand accounts from nearly 500 former campers and staff members. Find their books on Amazon: Bob and Anne Deming's Author & Book PageRead more about the project: New Book Recounts Stories from Y Camp in the WoodsSpecial thanks to Andrew Gaerte, the Western New York Land Conservancy's Director of Development and Communications, for sharing this history with us!Find out more about the Western NY Land Conservancy, including the Bear Lake Project and their Western NY Wildway.Sponsors and Ways to Support UsThank you to Always Wandering Art (Website and Etsy Shop) for providing the artwork for many of our episodes.Support us on Patreon.Works CitedPeterjohn, W.T. and Correll, D.L., 1984. Nutrient dynamics in an agricultural watershed: the role of a riparian forest. Ecology, 65(5), pp.1466-1475.Radomski, P. and Goeman, T.J., 2001. Consequences of human lakeshore development on emergent and floating-leaf vegetation abundance. North American Journal of Fisheries Management, 21(1), pp.46-61.Schindler, D.E., Geib, S.I. and Williams, M.R., 2000. Patterns of fish growth along a gradient of shoreline development. Nature, 407(6801), pp.202-205.This episode's photo is from the WNYLC's Bear Lake Project page!
The Bible was originally written in Hebrew, Greek, and a little Aramaic. But if we have so many good English translations today, do the original languages still matter?In this episode, we argue that Greek and Hebrew are not just academic extras for pastors and theologians. They are deeply connected to the health of the church, the clarity of Scripture, and the preservation of sound doctrine.We'll look at why the Reformers cared so much about the biblical languages, especially Martin Luther and John Calvin. We'll also consider what happens when churches, pastors, seminaries, and Christians begin to downplay the importance of returning to the original text of Scripture.Even if you never personally learn Greek or Hebrew, this episode explains why you should still care whether your pastors and teachers value them.Article mentioned: The Reformers and the Original Languages (https://petergoeman.com/papers/reformers_and_original_languages.pdf)Timestamps0:00 — Introduction3:22 — When Christians downplay the biblical languages5:15 — The dumbing down of theological education6:27 — Biblical languages as a barometer of church health8:20 — Before the Reformation: Latin and the average churchgoer9:47 — Wycliffe and the groundwork for reform11:27 — Luther, Bible translation, and the languages24:20 — Luther's warning about neglecting the languages27:29 — Modern examples of being swayed by attractive false teaching29:44 — Calvin and the importance of literal interpretation34:02 — Calvin's Geneva Academy and language training40:38 — Why English alone can sometimes limit interpretation42:27 — Do modern translations and commentaries make languages unnecessary?47:49 — Three problems when teachers lack biblical language tools52:34 — Machen and Princeton Seminary56:33 — Three benefits of studying biblical languages1:04:32 — Final appeal: be strong advocates for the biblical languagesIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
How old was Isaac when Abraham took him to Mount Moriah in Genesis 22?In this short episode of The Bible Sojourner, we take a fresh look at one of the most famous passages in the Old Testament and ask a question many readers have never really considered: was Isaac a small child, or was he much older than we often assume? Drawing from the chronological clues in Genesis, I walk through the biblical data and argue that Isaac was likely old enough to understand what was happening, carry the wood for the sacrifice, and willingly submit to his father.That changes the way we read the story. Instead of picturing Abraham overpowering a helpless boy, this episode explores the possibility that Isaac knowingly trusted his father and participated in the event in a far more meaningful way. We also consider how this helps us understand Genesis 22, highlights the character of God, and sheds light on the substitutionary pattern that runs through Scripture.If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Was Peter really the undisputed leader of the early church—or does the New Testament point somewhere else?In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, we walk through Will Varner's provocative article, “Was James the First Pope?” and explore the biblical and historical evidence that James, the brother of Jesus, may have functioned as the central leader of the early church in a way many Christians have overlooked.We look at the centrality of Jerusalem, James's growing prominence in Acts, Galatians, and 1 Corinthians, his decisive role at the Jerusalem Council, and the way both Josephus and early church writers seem to confirm his importance. Along the way, we also consider what this means for common assumptions about Peter, Paul, Roman Catholic claims, and even Protestant blind spots.Whether you agree or disagree, this is a fascinating discussion that challenges tradition and pushes us back to the text of Scripture.If you enjoy thoughtful conversations on the Bible, theology, and culture, be sure to subscribe and join the discussion in the comments.Chapter Headings00:00 Intro: Was James More Important Than Peter?00:00:47 Why This Argument Was So Eye-Opening00:02:06 The Main Thesis of Varner's Article00:04:35 James and the Centrality of Jerusalem00:06:23 The Gospel Expands From Jerusalem to the Nations00:09:55 Why Jerusalem Was Seen as the Center of the World00:12:25 James's Rise to Leadership in the Early Church00:15:18 Paul's Early Contact With Peter and James00:17:02 James, Peter, and John as the “Pillars”00:20:11 Peter Defers to James00:21:31 The Jerusalem Council and James's Final Judgment00:28:18 Paul Continues to Follow James's Lead00:33:35 Josephus and the Historical Importance of James00:36:29 James in Early Church Tradition00:42:09 The Letter of James and the Order of the Canon00:45:26 Why James's Leadership Matters00:50:09 Implications for Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Protestantism00:54:06 Final Conclusions: Was James the First Pope?00:56:06 OutroArticle Written by Will Varner: https://cf.sbts.edu/equip/uploads/2024/05/SBJT-27.3-Was-James-the-First-Pope-Varner.pdfIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
How do progressive covenantalists understand Israel and the land promise?In this episode of Bible Sojourner, Peter Goeman reviews comments from Stephen Wellum in a recent interview with Grant Castleberry. Peter interacts with the core claims of progressive Covenantalism and talks about many of the presuppositions involved.The big questions in this discussion are these:• How does progressive covenantalism understand the people of Israel? • What happens to the Old Testament land promises? • Does Christ's role as the true Israel mean national Israel no longer has significance?• Does typology fulfill earlier promises in a way that sets aside their specific details?• What role should the New Testament and Old Testament play in shaping our hermeneutic? If you enjoy thoughtful discussions on Bible, theology, and culture, subscribe and join the conversation.Video reviewed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4p3UKiZ1ccTime Stamps00:00 Introduction: Progressive Covenantalism, Israel, and the Land Promise00:01:43 Setting the Stage: Grant Castleberry and Stephen Wellum00:06:54 Wellum's Summary of Dispensationalism00:09:35 Peter's Initial Response: A Fair Definition, but One Addition00:11:50 Castleberry's Experience with Older Dispensationalism00:13:04 Why Those Older Views Are Not Essential to Dispensationalism00:18:50 Why Wellum Rejects Dispensationalism00:27:56 Are All God's Promises Fulfilled in Christ in the Same Way?00:33:31 Does Representation Erase Israel's National Identity?00:37:36 Is the Church “Spiritual Israel”? Romans 9 and Galatians 600:43:13 The Problem of New Testament Priority00:45:27 Matthew 19, Acts 1, and Acts 3 on Israel's Future00:50:04 Wellum on the Land Promise and New Creation00:53:49 Peter's Response: The Presuppositions Behind That View01:09:27 The Real Divide: Typology and Whether the Type Must DisappearIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Dr. Michael Vlach just published one of the most helpful theological articles you will ever read. Link to Vlach's essay: https://www.michaeljvlach.com/blog/modern-israel-and-israel-in-the-bible-clarifying-the-relationship Sermon referenced: https://sermonarchive.realitycarpinteria.com/sermons/how-christians-should-view-israel The promotion of this article was not a coordinated effort with Dr. Peter Goeman with the Bible Sojourner podcast, who released a very similar episode to mine on April 10. The timing is merely incidental, as we are both Foundations Media members, promoting another Foundations Media member who has written something extraordinary. Goeman and Vlach are also friends and colleagues at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, NC. Check out Dr. Goeman's episode here: https://youtu.be/gEgpvDYF7F0?si=Vk0s3yLJ-rvogDD4 Do Theology is part of Foundations Media. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org https://dotheology.com https://store.dotheology.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DoTheology Contact Us: show@dotheology.com https://twitter.com/dotheology https://facebook.com/dotheology Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/DoTheology 0:00 Introduction 1:19 This Article's Importance 4:16 Introduction and Thesis 6:52 Israel in the Old Testament 16:34 Israel in the New Testament 20:54 Covenants Made with Israel 25:00 The Modern State of Israel 28:19 The Question of Genetics 34:51 How Christians Should Consider These Things 41:59 Conscience Chatter
Does the modern state of Israel have any real connection to biblical Israel? In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, Peter Goeman works through that question by interacting with an article by Dr. Mike Vlach on the relationship between modern Israel and Israel in Scripture. The discussion addresses a major issue in current theology and culture: when people claim that modern Israel has no meaningful connection to biblical Israel, does that claim actually fit with the Bible's own storyline?This episode walks through key biblical categories for understanding Israel as an ethnic, national, and territorial people. It also explains the purpose of Israel's election, the importance of the faithful remnant, the covenant pattern of rebellion, exile, and restoration, and why passages like Leviticus 26, Deuteronomy 28–30, Jeremiah 31, Ezekiel 20, Matthew 19, Acts 3, and Romans 11 are so important in this discussion.Peter also makes an important clarification: the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948 did not create Israel as a people, nor does it automatically equal the fulfillment of every prophetic promise. At the same time, the continued existence of the Jewish people and their presence in the land does matter and should not be dismissed lightly.Links mentioned in this episode include Dr. Mike Vlach's article and books on the Bible's storyline and Israel's place within it.1. Vlach's Article: https://www.michaeljvlach.com/blog/modern-israel-and-israel-in-the-bible-clarifying-the-relationship2. Vlach's Bible Storyline Book: https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Storyline-Unstoppable-Creation-Establish/dp/0979853982/3. Vlach's Israel in God's Storyline Book: https://www.amazon.com/Israel-Bibles-Storyline-Genesis-Revelation/dp/B0GSZJGV9Z4. Video that contains discussion on Jewish DNA issue: https://youtu.be/KofqCqKqeGw?t=3743Chapter titles00:00 — Does Modern Israel Connect to Biblical Israel?00:27 — Why This Question Matters Right Now01:41 — Mike Vlach's Article and Why It Helps03:19 — Two Helpful Books on the Bible's Storyline05:24 — Start with Scripture, Not Red Herrings07:39 — Israel as an Ethnic, National, and Territorial People13:06 — Why God Chose Israel in the First Place18:21 — Israel as a Transgenerational People21:26 — God's Promise That Israel Will Endure24:13 — The Remnant Within Israel28:55 — The Covenant Pattern: Sin, Exile, Restoration40:23 — So How Does This Relate to Modern Israel?41:12 — Why 1948 Matters, and Why It Is Not Everything48:33 — Key Features of the Modern State of Israel51:10 — Is Modern Israel Connected to Biblical Israel?54:07 — The Big Challenge to “Replacement” or “Fulfillment” Claims57:25 — Final Thoughts on Israel, Prophecy, and the FutureIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, Peter Goeman answers ten foundational definitional questions to help listeners better understand conversations about eschatology. He explains what eschatology is, outlines the major millennial views, and explores the meaning of the tribulation and the rapture. He also discusses why covenant theology and dispensationalism matter so much in end-times discussions, and why hermeneutics is often the real key behind many of these debates. Finally, he addresses why Israel is such a central part of eschatological conversations. For those looking for a broad overview of end-times terminology and the theological assumptions behind it, this episode provides a helpful starting point.Chapters0:00 Intro — 10 Questions to Understand Eschatology1:56 What Is Eschatology?4:49 What Is Premillennialism?12:17 What Is Amillennialism?15:36 What Is Postmillennialism?23:13 What Is the Tribulation?27:22 What Is the Rapture?32:34 What Is Covenant Theology?38:48 What Is Dispensationalism?45:09 What Is Hermeneutics and How Does It Relate to Eschatology?54:28 Why Does Everyone Talk About Israel So Much in Eschatology?If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, Peter Goeman reviews three Catholic commentators and their critiques of dispensationalism. This breakdown comes from the following video:Catholicism and Dispensationalism, Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_cWJ9COAJ8Video referenced on Ezekiel's Temple sacrifices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTD4x5-qij4Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to the Catholicism and Hermeneutics10:16 Introduction to Ken Hensley12:55 Begin Catholic Critique of Too Much Literalism35:41 Problems from Ezekiel 44:946:44 Final Thoughts on Hermeneutics and the Jesus LensIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, we spend the first part discussing the issue of whether it is correct to say Jesus was a Jew (apparently, that's a topic up for debate nowadays). Then we spend the rest of the episode discussing whether the Bible has secret codes built into it. This discussion includes a fascinating discussion of the development of the Hebrew language. Time Stamps:00:00 Intro02:30 Was Jesus a Jew?16:39 Are Bible Codes Real?21:37 #1: The Development of Hebrew31:40 #2: The Problems with Hebrew Dataset36:03 #3: The Problems with the Process of Finding Codes49:03 Summary Webbon Video Reviewed: https://youtu.be/vrY9FdOMGXc?t=1213If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
How does the Cross change Satan's authority? What does the Bible say?This is a clip from a full episode on Satan and his authority and rule. For the full episode, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZKmF37wy0MIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
This is the 254th episode of podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast'. For this episode, I interview Belgian Football fans Mr. Jeffery Goeman and Mr. Bart Bollaert as we discuss the Belgium National Team during the 1986 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast' Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Jeffery Goeman's contact info: https://www.facebook.com/jeffery.goeman Mr. Bart Bollaert's contact info: https://www.facebook.com/bart.bollaert.1 Listen on Spotify / Apple: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VgI0wUtda5EiJgjIJ1WJO?si=ZL8bLHLIRuC7QnMLaxx7oA&nd=1&dlsi=74a4cbedd1d34352https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-254-interview/id1601074369?i=1000752371191 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dhD6FVWj8s Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/03/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode.htmlSupport the show
In this episode, we review a recent interview between Tucker Carlson and Mike Huckabee, the United States' Ambassador to Israel. Sections of this interview provide good opportunities to talk about God's promises to Israel and what that means practically as far as our understanding of modern Israel. Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction03:43 Video 1: Israel's Right to Exist12:54 Is Israel Unfairly Treated?17:28 The Importance of Nations Biblically20:17 Video 2: Israel's Divine Conquest Right43:16 Video 3: Who are Abraham's Descendants?1:02:23 Jewish DNA1:10:25 Spiritual Descendants of Abraham1:14:37 OutroLinks:Was Caleb a Native Israelite?: https://petergoeman.com/was-caleb-the-kenizzite-a-native-israelite/Who are Abraham's Descendants?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4U2GfCIxqcJoshua 21 and the Land of Israel Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJJ0os6oDyEAncient Philistine DNA Article: https://www.timesofisrael.com/know-thine-enemy-dna-study-solves-ancient-riddle-of-origins-of-the-philistines/Full Tucker-Huckabee Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS7itdfgNnUIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this podcast, we discuss a question from the White Horse Inn podcast on whether dispensationalism should be considered heresy or something else. A fruitful topic of discussion based on how they answer the question.Article by Abner Chou on Christocentric interpretation: https://tms.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/TMSJ-Volume-27-Number-2.pdfFor full video by White Horse Inn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWKH7AfmSWYIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, Peter again welcomes Bill Webster, apologist, author, and pastor. Peter and Bill pick up their previous conversation and discuss where Roman Catholics diverge from Scripture. 00:00 Introduction01:13 How Significant was the Reformation?14:32 Why is Sola Scriptura so important?26:37 How Should Christians Think About the Papacy?48:50 Can Evangelicals Band together with Catholics for Social Causes?58:43 Closing Admonition from BillBooks Bill has Graciously Made Available for Free:Roman Catholic Tradition: Claims and Contradictions (petergoeman.com/resource files/books/Roman Catholic Tradition - Claims and Contradictions.pdf)Saving Faith: How Does Rome Define It? (petergoeman.com/resource files/books/Saving Faith - How Does Rome Define It.pdf)For more on Bill Webster:Grace Bible Church of Battle Ground, WABill's Website, Christian ResourcesList of Webster's BooksWebster on Roman Catholic TraditionIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, Peter welcomes Bill Webster, apologist, author, and pastor. Bill has written extensively on the history of the church and issues pertaining to Roman Catholicism. In part one of this interview, Peter and Bill discuss the following:00:00 Introduction02:05 Bill Webster's Testimony07:48 Why have you made Roman Catholicism a focus of some of your books?26:45 Should we think of Catholics as brothers in Christ?52:03 Can Catholics be saved as Catholic?For more on Bill Webster:Grace Bible Church of Battle Ground, WABill's Website, Christian ResourcesList of Webster's BooksWebster on Roman Catholic TraditionIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In today's episode, we talk about the sign of the New Covenant. Most people assume the sign of the New Covenant is baptism, but there are some significant problems with that view. Special guest, Scott Callaham, walks us through the relationship between biblical covenants and their signs, and how that applies to the New Covenant. You won't want to miss this one!Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction01:43 Who is Scott Callaham?09:26 How do People Understand the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?19:55 Summary of What the Blasphemy of the Spirit Is21:59 The Relationship between Covenants and Their Signs38:37 What is the purpose of a covenant sign?43:11 What is the Sign of the New Covenant?01:12:43 What is the practical application of this issue? Link to The Baptism Debate: Understanding and Evaluating Reformed Infant Baptism - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1960255045/More by Scott Callaham: https://dailydoseofaramaic.com/Article Referenced in Podcast: https://wp-media.patheos.com/blogs/sites/576/2023/05/hbth-article-p37_3.pdfBiblical Missions and Baptism Pt 1 - https://cbm.tmai.org/articles/biblical-missions-and-baptism-part-1-what-baptism-is-notBiblical Missions and Baptism Pt 2 - https://cbm.tmai.org/articles/unee6fudtq3oigexgewscqemipartzGreat Commission Walkthrough - https://vimeo.com/1149039942/6ff90d690f-----If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, we welcome special guest, Dr. Matthew McLain, from The Master's University, to talk about Young Earth Creationism and why (or why not) believers should believe in a young earth. We talk science, the Bible, and culture. You won't want to miss this conversation.Time Stamps00:00 Introduction02:09 Who is Matthew McLain?08:27 How Important is the Young Earth Discussion?15:15 Why do Christians disagree on the age of the earth?17:40 What are strong arguments against a Young Earth Position?37:09 Are there positive arguments for a Young Earth Position?43:30 How popular is the Old Earth Creationist position?47:59 What are the misconceptions people have of YEC?55:19 What are the hermeneutical presuppositions people have in this issue?01:02:37 Is science vs the Bible a correct assessment?01:10:39 What first steps should someone take to look into this issue?Links Mentioned: Geology class uncovers fossil footprints at Vasquez Rocks Rewriting Earth's Creation Story Matthew McLain's Faculty Page The Master's UniversityIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly—shaping how we write, teach, work, and even think. But how should Christians understand AI biblically and ethically?In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pastor Jesse Randolph are joined by Dr. Peter Goeman, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Shepherds Theological Seminary and host of The Bible Sojourner. Together, they explore what AI is (and isn't), why it can never bear God's image, and where ethical boundaries must be drawn.Dr. Goeman is also the author of Artificial Intelligence and the Christian: Understanding AI's Promises and Pitfalls (https://amzn.to/4q3CUZ7), a timely resource helping believers think clearly about emerging technologies.This conversation addresses fears about AI consciousness, the ethics of using AI in ministry and counseling, the dangers of misinformation and deepfakes, concerns over privacy and data collection, and how AI can subtly shape human responsibility. Dr. Goeman helps believers think clearly—neither alarmist nor naïve—about using technology in ways that honor God and preserve biblical truth.00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast02:28 What is AI05:39 AI and the Image of God10:29 The Role of AI in Teaching/Preaching18:44 What We Lose and People22:59 Moral Concerns For Generated Content27:19 How is AI Shaping Our Thinking32:29 The Church and Using AI WiselyAn affiliate link is included in the description. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you—thank you for supporting Sound Words.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org. Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on YouTube Follow on Twitter Follow on Threads Visit https://ihcc.org
In this episode, we do a deep dive on Exodus 6:3, which says, "by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to [the patriarchs]." However, we read the name of Yahweh (LORD) in Genesis quite a bit! What do we make of this supposed contradiction? Time Stamps00:00 Introduction10:04 Solution 1: Liberal JEDP Theory20:57 Solution 2: Anachronistic Reference24:57 Solution 3: Knowing as Experience33:34 Solution 4: Translated as Question43:48 Summary and ConclusionIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, we do a deep dive on Acts 3:19-21, one of the most ignored texts when it comes to NT eschatology. In Acts 3:19-21, Peter specifically notes that his view of eschatological matters is the one spoken of by the Old Testament prophets, and his timeline is not difficult to understand... it just might be problematic for some people's eschatological views.Time Stamps00:00 Introduction02:38 Context of Acts 3:19-2107:19 In-depth Analysis of Acts 3:19-2139:36 Comparison of OT Prophets51:45 Jewish Kingdom Expectations58:55 Putting Acts 3 within Luke-Acts1:04:41 Summary and ConclusionReferences Made in the Episode:"A Significant Chronological Problem for Postmillennialism in Acts 3:21" - https://petergoeman.com/a-significant-chronological-problem-for-postmillennialism-in-acts-321/“Implications of the Kingdom in Acts 3:19-21.” The Master's Seminary Journal 26, no. 1 (Spring 2015): 75–93. - https://petergoeman.com/papers/implications_of_kingdom_goeman.pdfWhy Most Translations are Wrong on Deut 4:29 and Why It Matters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9s4wqeZ3FoIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, we do a brief cultural analysis on three articles that have been published over the last few months. Why is it that Gen Z doesn't want to drive? Why are women less likely to want to get married now than men? These are important cultural questions that Christians need to be able to understand. Time Stamps00:00 Introduction01:24 First Article: Why Don't Teens Want to Drive?21:45 Second Article: Mom Talking to Boss30:30 Third Article: Why is Marriage on the Decline?If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Some postmillennialists have taught that the end of the age happened in AD 70 and that is when Satan was bound. What does the Bible say about the end of the age?Time Stamps:00:00 Intro to View that AD 70 is Age to Come03:40 Begin Four Brief Responses 03:55 (1) End of Age Identified with 2nd Coming of Christ09:44 (2) End of the Age Identified with Eternal Life11:25 (3) Age to Come Identified with Christ Sitting on Matt 25 Glorious Throne14:08 (4) Book of Revelation Written at AD 95This is a clip from a full episode on Satan and his authority and rule. For the full episode see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZKmF37wy0M(or, see Ep 188).Playlist on Revelation Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0DytkZCGQFyePzehxfUcWy9wGeWrCKfIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, we look at one of the most inconvenient passages for postmillennialism. Neopostmillennialism teaches that eventually the whole world will follow Jesus, but this seems to contradict Jesus's statement about the broad and narrow way in Matthew 7:13-14. Stay tuned for an interesting discussion!Time Stamps00:00 Introduction02:22 Matt 7:13-14 and the Sermon on the Mount08:12 Why Matt 7 is Problematic for Neopostmillennialism12:53 Three Counterarguments Postmillennialists Use15:17 Review Article by Kenneth Gentry19:30 Review Video by Joel Webbon1:02:41 Final Thoughts on Numbers of Those SavedLink To Gentry Article: https://postmillennialworldview.com/2025/01/07/biblical-objections-considered-1/Link to Webbon/Anderson Video ("Will Few Be Saved?"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_Ze6qjMxvwIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Many people struggle to understand the storyline and themes of the Bible. We are joined by special guest Mike Vlach, who introduces us to his newest book, The Bible Storyline. He walks us through some of the major themes of Scripture and how those are often misunderstood. You won't want to miss this conversation!Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction01:25 What's New with Mike Vlach03:51 Mike Vlach's Eschatology Course Discussion07:42 The Motivation Behind Teaching the Bible's Story14:48 Why do Dispensationalists Get Accused of Not Focusing on the Bible's Storyline?18:43 Why is Premillennialism Best on the Bible's Story?24:40 What is the Most Underappreciated Major Biblical Theme?27:49 Understanding the Seed Theme in Scripture30:38 What Major Themes Do People Get Wrong?37:04 Eschatology in the Early Church38:36 Is it Correct to View Scripture in an Old Covenant/New Covenant Lens?42:22 The Importance of Understanding Satan's Anti-KingdomLink to The Bible Storyline by Vlach: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0979853990/Other Interviews with Mike Vlach on The Bible Sojourner:On the New Creation Model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WQItry6jJgOn Dispensational Hermeneutics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INKubom7tdgMike Vlach's Youtube Channel: @michaeljvlach7388 Mike Vlach's Website/Eschatology Course: michaeljvlach.comIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, we look at two videos: one by Tucker Carlson, who argues Israel cannot be the chosen people of God, and one by Gavin Ortlund, who argues that Gentiles are now the true Israel, therefore Israel as a nation loses its significance. We break both of these arguments down and look at what Scripture has to say on the issue.Time Stamps00:00 Introduction03:22 Tucker Carlson Video16:25 Gavin Ortlund VideoLink To Carlson Video: https://x.com/DefiyantlyFree/status/1973954744101318873Link to Ortlund Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glqMDrA1dE8Link to The Bible Sojourner video on Galatians 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXPZJV2c0lAIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of the New Testament documents.This is part 7 of a 7 part series, called Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament. This episode focuses on our English translations. What is the history of the English translation, and what kind of English translation should we use?For more on CSNTM: https://www.csntm.org/For more on Denis Salgado: https://www.csntm.org/2022/09/15/welcome-denis-salgado/ If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of the New Testament documents.This is part 6 of a 7 part series, called Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament. This episode focuses on the process of Textual Criticism. What is it, and why is it a necessary process of how we get our English Bibles?For more on CSNTM: https://www.csntm.org/For more on Denis Salgado: https://www.csntm.org/2022/09/15/welcome-denis-salgado/ If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of the New Testament documents.This is part 5 of a 7 part series, called Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament. This episode focuses on the scribes who copied our New Testament manuscripts. What was their life like? How does knowing about them help us?For more on CSNTM: https://www.csntm.org/For more on Denis Salgado: https://www.csntm.org/2022/09/15/welcome-denis-salgado/ If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of the New Testament documents.This is part 1 of a 7 part series, called Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament. This episode focuses on the New Testament autographs and how they fit into our modern New Testaments today. For more on CSNTM: https://www.csntm.org/For more on Denis Salgado: https://www.csntm.org/2022/09/15/welcome-denis-salgado/ If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of the New Testament documents.This is part 2 of a 7 part series, called Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament. This episode focuses on the New Testament Canon, how it developed and what the role of the church was in recognizing the authoritative books of Scripture. For more on CSNTM: https://www.csntm.org/For more on Denis Salgado: https://www.csntm.org/2022/09/15/welcome-denis-salgado/ If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of the New Testament documents.This is part 3 of a 7 part series, called Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament. This episode focuses on the New Testament Manuscripts, how the text of the New Testament was preserved and passed down from generation to generation. For more on CSNTM: https://www.csntm.org/For more on Denis Salgado: https://www.csntm.org/2022/09/15/welcome-denis-salgado/ If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of the New Testament documents.This is part 4 of a 7 part series, called Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament. This episode focuses on the New Testament Manuscript Contents, discussing the content of the various New Testament Manuscripts, helping us understand exactly what they looked like and how that impacts our understanding of the transmission of the New Testament. For more on CSNTM: https://www.csntm.org/For more on Denis Salgado: https://www.csntm.org/2022/09/15/welcome-denis-salgado/ If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, Peter looks at the State of Theology survey put out by Ligonier and Lifeway Research (https://thestateoftheology.com/). What trends are we seeing among Christians, and do we have reason to be encouraged or discouraged?If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
What is the relationship between Revelation 19 and 20? Is it chronological, recapitulation, or something else? Matt Waymeyer walks us through the details of Revelation 19 and 20, showing the most natural way to read these two chapters. If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, Peter looks at Dan McClellan's short presentation on how the Bible cannot be used to argue against homosexuality. Peter addresses some of the underlying claims of liberalism and how they are not compatible with Christianity.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction01:41 Intro to Dan McClellan11:37 Start of Dan's Video on Homosexuality12:28 Comments on Gay Conversion Therapy and Christopher Yuan18:05 Dan's Video Comments on Culture and Context19:50 Peter's Response on Leviticus, Ancient Culture, etc. 38:30 Dan's Video Comments on Bible's View on Sin38:58 Comments on Dan's Denial of Pentateuch Authorship41:19 Dan's Video Comments Continued42:05 Peter's Response to Dan's Comments on Sin44:00 Dan's Video Comments Continued44:40 Peter's Response on Issues Dan Raised51:32 Conclusion and OutroPeter Goeman's Blog Post on Homosexuality and 1946: https://petergoeman.com/was-homosexuality-added-to-the-bible-in-1946/Dan McClellan's Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_McClellan_(biblical_scholar)Problems with “homosexuality is sin” rhetoric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKP6JHKlbVEWho is the first biblical character we can confirm was historical? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMa9k40bFVoIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
GIVEAWAY LINK (Open til 9/13/2025): https://forms.gle/4oR5tbrfq4ZA3hih7In this video, Peter is joined by Dr. Ryan Meyer from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, author of “This Generation in Matthew 24:34 and The New Exodus” (2025). How should we understand the phrase, “this generation will not pass away until all these things take place”? Dr. Meyer walks us through the important backdrop of the word “generation” (γενεά), and how Matthew appeals to the Old Testament context. Enjoy this fascinating conversation!Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction02:19 Who is Dr. Ryan Meyer?04:36 Why Write on This Generation?09:20 Why Do Some People say Matt 24:34 is Embarrassing?11:45 Survey of the Main Interpretations of Matt 24:3418:30 The Lexical Meaning of Genea (Generation)27:11 The Old Testament Background of Deuteronomy 3239:09 The Structure of the Olivet Discourse49:00 Why Only Focus on Matthew?54:13 Isn't Jesus Clearly Talking to "That Generation"?59:28 Is There a Better Translation of "This Generation"?1:01:55 Why Does This Issue Matter?1:05:33 Concluding Thoughts and Book InformationMore about Dr. Ryan Meyer: https://dbts.edu/faculty-meyer/Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGJH1T12/Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary: https://dbts.eduMeyer's Article on the Abomination of Desolation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TGzzKEudNiNuDm4FFvmwMCHX6mOfIox3/viewIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Many interpreters want to make the 1,000 years of Revelation 20 figurative. Is that justifiable with the details in Revelation 20? Revelation expert, Matt Waymeyer, answers that question by giving a list of criteria for knowing when something is figurative or whether it is literal.If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, we examine the claim that the land promise in the Abrahamic covenant has already been fulfilled. Joshua 21:43 states that "the LORD gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers." Does this mean that futurists are incorrect when they say that Israel can expect a return to the land of their forefathers? Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction01:33 The Language of the Abrahamic Covenant05:42 Various Interpretations of the Land Promise08:38 Joshua 21:43-45 and the Land Promise Being Fulfilled16:12 The Danger of Taking Verses Out of Context18:09 The Example of the Noahic Covenant22:14 The Boundaries Promised to Israel26:16 Context of Joshua 21:43-4531:58 Context of Judges 135:30 Context of Exodus 23:3037:50 What does the Law and the Prophets Say?45:32 What Does Joshua 21:43-45 Mean?Gary DeMar Article Quoted: https://americanvision.org/1738/israel-gaza-land-rapture/Maps used from https://biblemapper.com/If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Are Christians or Jews Abraham's Offspring? What about both? The language "seed of Abraham" or "offspring of Abraham" can refer to at least four different entities within Scripture.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to the Four Distinct Uses of Seed00:44 (1) Physical Israel as Seed03:19 (2) Non-Israel Physical Descendants of Abraham04:13 (3) Messiah as Seed05:53 (4) Gentiles as SeedIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Most people equate dispensationalism with date-setting, looking for blood moons, red heifers, and news headlines that match biblical prophecy. But the truth behind Christian date setting is a little more interesting, and it did not start with the dispensationalists. In fact, the dispensationalists tried to combat the date-setting phenomenon.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction05:48 The History of Date Setting21:02 Dispensationalism and Date Setting32:21 Should we try to set dates?If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Amillennialists and Postmillennialists both argue that Satan is currently bound (cf. Rev 20:3). Revelation expert, Matt Waymeyer, helps us think through the binding of Satan and whether Satan is currently bound. Full interview is found on episodes 160 and 161 of The Bible Sojourner. If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Dr. Peter Goeman from Shepherd's Theological Seminary joins the podcast to discuss Dispensational eschatology and some of the objections to it such as whether the church has replaced Israel, whether Scofield got his idea of the rapture from a demon possessed girl and was funded by the Rothchilds, whether the premillenial view is represented in the early church, and more. Order Against the Waves: Againstthewavesbook.comCheck out Jon's Music: jonharristunes.comTo Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastFollow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/Our Sponsors:* Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/CONVERSATIONSSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Recently, Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz debated whether Christians should support modern Israel by arguing about Genesis 12:3. Here is a brief review of the comments, along with the biblical information on the applicability of the Abrahamic covenant today. Is it still true that those who bless Israel will be blessed and those who mistreat them will be cursed? Let's look at what the Bible says. Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction03:20 Begin Tucker and Cruz Video Clip Analysis13:01 Does Cruz Represent Dispensationalism?19:14 How are we to understand Genesis 12:3?39:11 Must Christians Support Israel in All They Do?If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In arguing that Gentile believers ought to be considered as True Israel, one of the most significant passages discussed is Galatians 3. In Galatians 3, Gentile believers are called sons of God and the offspring of Abraham. These phrases also refer to Israel in the Old Testament. Does this mean that Gentiles are pictured as the spiritual Israel? Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction02:22 Proof Texts within Galatians 309:25 Scholarly Quotations on Galatians 312:37 Response 1: Presuppositions of Burden of Proof14:59 Response 2: Logical Problems22:34 Response 3: 4 Categories for "Offspring" in Bible30:01 Response 4: Abraham's Uniqueness34:17 Response 5: Incorporation in Christ36:39 Response 6: Problems with Galatians 3:2841:33 Concluding ThoughtsIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Many Christians have not thought much about the idea of cremation. In this video, Peter walks through an article by Rodney Decker on the issue and tries to help believers understand some of the issues that are at stake in these end-of-life decisions. The final conclusion? Although cremation is very popular today, perhaps we ought to rethink how we make that decision. Rodney Decker Cremation Article Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction01:37 History of Cremation in the US and Statistics09:43 Prominent Christian Views of Cremation11:50 Decker Article and Bible Passages that Have Implications for Cremation Discussion27:31 Archaeologically, what were the common burial practices in Israel?36:52 Important Theological Considerations42:19 Decker's Conclusion48:54 Final Thoughts on Cremation and the Christian53:20 OutroIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, Peter is joined by Rick Holland to help us think through the issue of Christians and online dating. Online dating is a very popular trend, but it is not without its significant problems. Join Peter and Rick as they discuss the dangers of online dating, and how Christians should think about dating in general.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to Rick Holland07:04 Is there a difference between dating and courting?11:16 Why has there been an online dating revolution?19:57 Is online dating a sin for Christians?22:24 What are the dangers of online dating?38:38 What are the principles & goals of the dating process?45:30 What are some of the challenges for young adults isolating themselves?48:23 How can the church help singles looking for a spouse?54:45 What is an ideal first date?57:13 What is the characteristic you should look for in a potential spouse?59:37 What is the characteristic you should pursue in your own life?Links Related to Rick Holland:Expositors Seminary: https://expositors.org/Mission Roads Bible Church: https://www.mrbckc.org/Leave a Review or FollowIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.The Bible Sojourner Merchandise
What does the Mosaic Law mean for Christians today? Are we still under it—or something else entirely? Dr. Peter Goeman (Shepherds Theological Seminary, The Bible Sojourner) joins us to discuss how believers should understand the Law, the difference between the Law of Moses and the Law of Christ, and why it all matters for your walk with Jesus.00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast02:06 The Mosaic Law05:42 Dangers of Applying the Law to the Church08:42 The Ten Commandments11:54 How to Principlize the Law16:39 The Law of Christ18:30 How Jesus Fulfilled the Law21:48 Appreciation of God by Studying the LawSound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org. Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Follow on YouTube Follow on Twitter Follow on Threads Visit https://ihcc.org
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