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00:09 Welcome! 06:16 Set 4 Leader Tier List Recap 11:39 Set 5 Leader Tier List Discussion Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode eighty-four! This week, Erik 'Doa' Lonnquist (@ggDoa) and Darick 'CHARM3R' Oswalt (@charm3r.com on BS) discuss their Legends of the Force leader tier list. This tier list is for the premiere constructed format. Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Ice Cave Patreon: https://patreon.com/icecaveradio ICR merch: http://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/ice-cave-radio Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio

00:09 Welcome! 06:54 Full Set Leaked!? 10:14 Kanan Jarrus Deck 27:04 Kit Fisto Deck 39:36 Anakin Skywalker Deck 52:51 Darth Revan Deck Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode eighty-three! This week, Erik 'Doa' Lonnquist (@ggDoa) and Darick 'CHARM3R' Oswalt (@charm3r.com on BS) talk about the set leaks and share some deck ideas for Legends of the Force. Kanan Jarrus Deck: https://swudb.com/deck/dkvlXUbPMWz Kit Fisto Deck: https://swudb.com/deck/FhrhApqfq Anakin Skywalker Deck: https://swudb.com/deck/zMquvWGp Darth Revan Deck: https://swudb.com/deck/dCXAMtnckBSEu Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Ice Cave Patreon: https://patreon.com/icecaveradio ICR merch: http://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/ice-cave-radio Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio

00:09 Welcome! 02:08 Intro 05:31 Legends of the Force Card Reviews Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode eighty-two! This week, Darick 'CHARM3R' Oswalt (@charm3r.com on BS) and his 12 year old son Stark review a BUNCH of cards spoiled for Legends of the Force. Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Ice Cave Patreon: https://patreon.com/icecaveradio ICR merch: http://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/ice-cave-radio Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio

00:09 Welcome! 02:08 Twin Suns Fun 05:31 Data Vault Discussion 12:29 Legends of the Force Spoiler Reviews 01:33:21 Mailbag Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode eighty-one! This week, Erik 'Doa' Lonnquist (@ggDoa) and Darick 'CHARM3R' Oswalt (@charm3r.com on BS) talk about the recent Sector Qualifier results. Are we in a new Data Vault meta? They also go over more Legends of the Force spoilers, as well as answer a mailbag question. Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Ice Cave Patreon: https://patreon.com/icecaveradio ICR merch: http://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/ice-cave-radio Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio

00:09 Welcome! 02:33 Suspension Discussion (and more derailment) 13:10 Cave Poll Discussion 21:19 Legends of the Force Spoiler Reviews Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode eighty! This week, Erik 'Doa' Lonnquist (@ggDoa) and Darick 'CHARM3R' Oswalt (@charm3r.com on BS) talk about the most recent Legends of the Force card reveals! They also discuss the most recent Cave Poll results, as well as revisit the impact of the suspension announcement. Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Ice Cave Patreon: https://patreon.com/icecaveradio ICR merch: http://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/ice-cave-radio Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio  

Ever wonder what it's like to chase powder in the winter, sunshine in the summer, and still have time to travel the country in between? In this episode, I chat with Taylor Oswalt who mastered the art of seasonal work in Colorado, swapping between ski resorts and summer tiki bars, while squeezing in epic adventures all across the US during the off season. If you've ever daydreamed about ditching the desk job for a life of flexibility and adventure, you'll want to tune in.How Was Your Trip — where we bring you an exclusive interview-style travel podcast that dives into the stories, travel hacks, and advice from travelers of all kinds. Tune in every other Tuesday as we unravel the world, one interview at a time.

00:09 Welcome! 04:00 Jango Discussion 12:23 Legends of the Force Announced! 55:21 Mailbag Questions Answered Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode seventy-nine! This week, Erik 'Doa' Lonnquist (@ggDoa) and Darick 'CHARM3R' Oswalt (@charm3r.com on BS) talk about the Legends of the Force expansion announcment! They also discuss the most recent sector qualifier results and what it means for the future of Jango, as well as answer some mailbag questions. Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Ice Cave Patreon: https://patreon.com/icecaveradio ICR merch: http://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/ice-cave-radio Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio

Send us a textRachel Oswalt is a US Navy veteran who served 6.5 years as an Aviation Electronics Technician. In her time served she not only experienced her own challenges within the military mental health system, but also witnessed countless shipmates who dealt with similar struggles. After losing 3 shipmates to suicide in a short span of time she decided that enough was enough and created a platform for military and veterans to share their stories, speak their truth, and bring awareness to the many issues surrounding military mental health. Your Story Doesn't End Here was launched in 2021 and Rachel continues to use the podcast as well as a voice to advocate for those who can't advocate for themselves.Episode Summary:In this episode of "Passing The Torch," host Martin Foster talks with Rachel Oswalt, a passionate advocate for mental health within the military community. Rachel shares insights from her journey as a U.S. Navy veteran and host of the podcast "Your Story Doesn't End Here." They dive into topics like transitioning to civilian life, the challenges of maintaining mental wellness, and the power of vulnerability in storytelling.Rachel reveals her plans to shift her podcast to a nonprofit model to further support military mental health. She reflects on her personal growth over the past few years and how sharing stories can help others feel less alone. The episode is filled with inspiring moments and reminders about resilience and self-compassion.The conversation wraps up with lighthearted questions about personal growth and Rachel's thoughts on the future. Overall, Rachel's story and insights provide meaningful takeaways for listeners about embracing change and supporting mental health in the military community.Topics:05:07 Purposeful Business for Community Impact06:57 Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs11:16 Changing the World: A Collective Effort15:20 Mixed Feelings on Military Service17:54 Inauthenticity Among People21:18 Generational Stigma: Embracing Vulnerability26:05 Healing Through Sharing Stories29:55 Military Life: Daily Dopamine Rush33:30 Stagnant Post-Military Journey36:17 Overcoming Stagnation Through Small Changes38:35 Overcoming Uncertainty and Stuckness42:34 "Inspiration Needed on Military Bases"Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You InsecureEpisode 49: Ryan Hawk – Crafting a Legacy of LeadershipEpisode 52: Riley Tejcek – Mission of Empowerment and Endurance

00:09 Welcome! 09:45 Cave Poll Results 23:12 Planetary Qualifier News & Discussion 31:33 Andor Season 2 Sidetracks Us 46:12 Mailbag Questions Answered Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode seventy-eight! This week, Erik 'Doa' Lonnquist (@ggDoa) and Darick 'CHARM3R' Oswalt (@charm3r.com on BS) dive back into the mailbag to answer questions from the community. They also discuss Planetary Qualifier news and the results of the most recent Cave Poll. There may also be some random discussions between two tired fathers that go way off the rails. Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Ice Cave Patreon: https://patreon.com/icecaveradio ICR merch: http://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/ice-cave-radio Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio

00:09 Welcome! 07:15 Galactic Championship Rewards 14:13 Building Piett Blue Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode seventy-seven! This week, Erik 'Doa' Lonnquist (@ggDoa) and Darick 'CHARM3R' Oswalt (@charm3r.com on BS) look at some of the rewards announced for the Galactic Championship tournament. Then they build a Piett Vigilance deck and talk through the thought process as they go. Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Ice Cave Patreon: https://patreon.com/icecaveradio ICR merch: http://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/ice-cave-radio Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio

In today's episode of Daily Comedy News, Johnny Mac delves into the creative processes and personal anecdotes of comedians Bert Kreischer, Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, T.J. Miller, Rosebud Baker, Andrew Schulz, and Bill Burr. The discussion covers how Kreischer writes his material, Kreischer's resistance to corporate gigs, and his experiences with international shows. Oswalt shares his views on touring different regions and interacting with audiences. Posehn reflects on returning to perform in his hometown. Miller talks about becoming an advocate for Bitcoin. Baker opens up about incorporating her miscarriages into her comedic material. Schulz and Burr discuss their approaches to comedy and how audience feedback impacts them. Burr also provides his take on political comedy and the importance of balancing perspectives.00:00 Bert Kreischer's Writing Process00:49 Corporate Gigs and International Shows02:27 Patton Oswalt and Brian Posehn's Insights03:28 T.J. Miller and Bitcoin04:17 Rosebud Baker on Personal Material05:42 Andrew Schulz on One Man Shows06:26 Bill Burr's Reflections and Comedy Trends08:28 Conclusion and Show InformationUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats! https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com  John's free substack about the media:  Media Thoughts  is mcdpod.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews You can also support the show at www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news--4522158/support.

On this episode, we welcome Don Oswalt to the PodFam! In this engaging conversation, Don Oswalt (11:43) shares his inspiring journey as an athlete, detailing his experiences qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in Kona and the emotional highs and lows of participating in the Boston Marathon. The discussion delves into the challenges faced during races, the importance of mental strength and mantras, and the creation of My Race Tatts (01:19:22), a company dedicated to empowering athletes with motivational tattoos. Listeners are treated to personal anecdotes, insights on training, and the camaraderie found in the endurance sports community.Don OswaltMy Race Tatts InstagramMy Race Tatts WebsiteUse code: ONTHERUNS25 at checkout for 25% off!Chapters00:00 Introduction and St. Patty's Day Celebrations03:13 Weekend Highlights and Pod Fam Connections04:38 Race Day Experiences and Achievements07:08 Spring Racing Season and Personal Goals10:15 KJ's Impact and Training Success11:43 Guest Introduction: Don Oswald and My Race Tats12:13 Introduction and Connections16:21 Journey into Running and Triathlons23:18 Experiences at the Boston Marathon29:05 Qualifying for Kona and Ironman Experiences44:07 The Kona Experience and Reflections49:35 The Challenge of the Kona Bike Course52:00 The Brutal Run in Kona53:52 Crossing the Finish Line: A Mixed Experience57:26 Post-Race Reflections and Medical Tent Experience59:58 The Journey to Requalify for Kona01:04:45 Mantras and Mental Resilience in Racing01:12:22 The Unique Experience of a Half Ironman01:19:22 The Birth of My Race Tats01:28:05 Looking Ahead: Future Races and Goals01:36:49 Race Tats and Running Season01:38:33 March Madness and Playlist Preparation01:41:32 Fundraising Events and Community Engagement01:44:31 Innovative Podcasting Ideas01:47:26 CrossFit Workouts and Personal Challenges01:50:03 Milestones and Podcasting JourneyEric's NYC Marathon Fundraiser - Team FORCE, a dynamic organization that supports the hereditary cancer community Erika's Chicago Marathon Fundraiser - for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in memory of her brother, Nick Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at OnTheRunsPod@gmail.com

00:09 Welcome! 04:38 Pack Openings 17:34 Green Vader List 28:52 Red Thrawn List 45:24 JTL Leader Tier List for Premiere Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode seventy-six! This week, Erik 'Doa' Lonnquist (@ggDoa) and Darick 'CHARM3R' Oswalt (@charm3r.com on BS) open some carbonite packs and discuss their "day one" decks. After that, they go over all the new leaders in Jump to Lightspeed and create a tier list for competitive play. Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Ice Cave Patreon: https://patreon.com/icecaveradio ICR merch: http://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/ice-cave-radio Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio

00:09 Welcome to the Bosskers! Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode seventy-five! This week, Erik 'Doa' Lonnquist (@ggDoa) and Darick 'CHARM3R' Oswalt (@charm3r.com on BS) celebrate the first year of Star Wars: Unlimited by hosting the Bosskers! Join us to see who wins the coveted awards for 2024. Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Ice Cave Patreon: https://patreon.com/icecaveradio ICR merch: http://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/ice-cave-radio Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wtPPpe22GobWeLIl5nvJe?si=4b991f5e31e149fc

00:09 Welcome & PQ Results Discussion 02:27 Cave Poll of the Week 12:37 Building a Pre-Relase Deck Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode seventy-four! This week, Erik 'Doa' Lonnquist (@ggDoa) and Darick 'CHARM3R' Oswalt (@charm3r.com on BS) discuss the results of the most recent Cave Poll of the Week. Then they build a pre-release deck from the content creator kit that they received. Finally, they end the show by answering a few questions from the mailbag. Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Ice Cave Patreon: https://patreon.com/icecaveradio ICR merch: http://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/ice-cave-radio Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio  

Patton Oswalt and I finish our discussion in this first ever two part DBAWJK! You can never get enough Oswalt. He has been one of the most original minds out there for the last 30 years and a touch stone for quality who seems to be committed to art, laughter, ideas, and making the world slighty less shity. Bio: Patton Oswalt is a comic/actor/writer, but in alphabetical order.

00:09 Welcome & PQ Results Discussion 03:03 Cave Poll of the Week 08:59 Spoiler Discussion Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode seventy-three! This week, Erik 'Doa' Lonnquist (@ggDoa) and Darick 'CHARM3R' Oswalt (@charm3r.com on BS) discuss the results of the most recent Cave Poll of the Week. Then they do their best to cover all the new cards revealed during the FFG live stream. Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Ice Cave Patreon: https://patreon.com/icecaveradio ICR merch: http://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/ice-cave-radio Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio  

00:09 Welcome & PQ Results Discussion 08:46 Cave Poll of the Week 22:36 Spoiler Discussion 01:19:55 Return of the Bad Feeling Mailbag Welcome to Ice Cave Radio episode seventy-two! This week, Erik 'Doa' Lonnquist (@ggDoa) and Darick 'CHARM3R' Oswalt (@charm3r.com on BS) discuss some of the decks that performed well at Planetary Qualifiers over the weekend. They also cover the most recent cards spoiled for Jump to Lightspeed, as well as go over the results of the Cave Poll of the Week. Finally, this episode marks the return of the Bad Feeling Mailbag! Join the Ice Cave Discord: https://discord.gg/RVdm2T2Vem Ice Cave Patreon: https://patreon.com/icecaveradio ICR merch: http://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/ice-cave-radio Twitter.com/IceCaveRadio Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wtPPpe22GobWeLIl5nvJe?si=4b991f5e31e149fc

In this episode of The Successful Contractor, host Bob Houchin sits down with Brandon Oswalt, owner of Oswalt Sewer, Rooter, & Plumbing Repair in Bossier City, LA. Brandon's story is nothing short of inspiring—from dropping out of school in eighth grade to building a thriving plumbing company with over 100% growth in just two years. Brandon shares the strategies that helped him achieve remarkable growth, including how he leveraged CertainPath to streamline operations, improve pricing, and create a business that supports his passion for hunting and family life. The conversation dives into the challenges of scaling, implementing changes like StraightForward Pricing, and building a team that aligns with company values. Catch the standout moments, including Brandon's candid thoughts on pricing strategy, the impact of investing in the right tools, and why he says CertainPath is worth four times the price. This is a must-listen for plumbing professionals and any business owner looking to take their company to the next level. Ready to grow your business? Tune in now! Show NotesThe Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the CertainPath family.  CertainPath builds successful home service businesses—and has for 25 years.  We do it by providing contractors with a proven path to success, professional coaching, software solutions, and a member community of 1,100+ strong. Doubling your sales, with a 20% net profit, and an inspiring company culture is ALL possible.  Let us show you the way. With CertainPath, Success is Made Certain. Visit www.mycertainpath.com for more information.  FOLLOW CERTAINPATH:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CertainPathLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/certainpathInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/certainpath/

Nel nuovo TuttoLibri, Eva Umlauf e Stefanie Oswalt ci raccontano la storia vera e mai raccontata della più giovane sopravvissuta ad Auschwitz

Dr. Matt O'Reilly takes us on a deep dive into a biblical exploration of sanctification. We talk about his latest work Free to Be Holy and discuss key elements of understanding and proclaiming the biblical doctrine of entire sanctification for the 21st century. Buy Matt's book: Free to Be Holy: A Biblical Theology of Sanctification https://amzn.to/49xJmQQ Connecting with Matt:  website http://www.theologyproject.online  YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/theologyprojectonline  Twitter: @mporeilly  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theologyprojectonline  https://amzn.to/49xJmQQ Paul and the Resurrected Body: Social Identity and Ethical Practice (Emory Studies in Early Christianity) https://amzn.to/35diOoH  Bless the Nations: A Devotional for Short-Term Missions https://amzn.to/2GyeRAO  The Letters to the Thessalonians https://my.seedbed.com/product/the-letters-to-the-thessalonians-onebook-daily-weekly/  Resources Recommended by Matt:  Athanasius, On the Incarnation https://amzn.to/3D04iDV  Ayers, Bounds, and Friedman; Holiness: A Biblical, Historical and Systematic Theology https://amzn.to/49o4AQQ  Kinlaw, Mind of Christ https://amzn.to/3OForlc  Verlyn Klinkenborg, Several Short Sentences about Writing https://amzn.to/3c0ZvAo   Carolyn Moore, Art of Holiness podcast: https://artofholiness.com/  Oswalt, Called to Be Holy https://amzn.to/3ZrqVZq  John Wesley A Plain Account of Christian Perfection https://amzn.to/2ZIuLiF Interested in receiving a monthly update that includes a list of resources/books that I've found helpful as well as my most recent essays, content, and offerings? Sign up: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter   Join Brian's Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com   Brian Russell's Books  Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ   Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ   (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9   Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/   Brian's Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:  https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer   Connecting with Brian:  Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell  Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife   Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com  Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.  #holiness #perfectlove #spiritualgrowth    

In episode 388 of the Real Life Runners Podcast, Don Oswalt, an accomplished triathlete who began his athletic journey at 44, shares the transformative power of mantras. Don discusses his late start in endurance sports and how his passion quickly escalated, leading to participation in prestigious events like the Ironman World Championships and Boston Marathon. He highlights the crucial role of mental strength and how developing mantras has been instrumental in his success. Don shares personal anecdotes, valuable tips on maintaining physical and mental resilience, and the significance of mind-body harmony. He also explains how consistent training, proper coaching, and mindful recovery contribute to longevity in endurance sports.00:04 Meet Don Oswalt: From Novice to Elite Triathlete02:19 Don's Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Purpose05:15 Qualifying for Kona and Boston: A Milestone Achievement07:25 The Power of Self-Belief and Personal Development17:07 Training Smart: Balancing Intensity and Recovery23:08 Mental Strategies: The Role of Mantras in RacingUse this link - https://myracetatts.com/discount/REALLIFE25 and the discount will automatically be applied when you go to the website. Or  use code REALLIFE25 at checkout. Here's the link to Don's store - https://myracetatts.com/Link to Don's Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/myracetatts/Link to Don's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/myracetatts  Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one! Grab your free Strength Guide for Runners here. Interested in our coaching program? Check out our coaching options here. Grab your free copy of the Running Snapshot by clicking here. Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.

Comparing the Hebrew of Isaiah 9.6 to most popular English translations results in some serious questions. Why have our translations changed the tense of the verbs from past to future? Why is this child called “Mighty God” and “Eternal Father”? In this presentation I work through Isaiah 9.6 line by line to help you understand the Hebrew. Next I look at interpretive options for the child as well as his complicated name. Not only will this presentation strengthen your understanding of Isaiah 9.6, but it will also equip you to explain it to others. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts —— Links —— See my other articles here Check out my class: One God Over All Get the transcript of this episode Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read Sean’s bio here Below is the paper presented on October 18, 2024 in Little Rock, Arkansas at the 4th annual UCA Conference. Access this paper on Academia.edu to get the pdf. Full text is below, including bibliography and end notes. Abstract Working through the grammar and syntax, I present the case that Isaiah 9:6 is the birth announcement of a historical child. After carefully analyzing the name given to the child and the major interpretive options, I make a case that the name is theophoric. Like the named children of Isaiah 7 and 8, the sign-child of Isaiah 9 prophecies what God, not the child, will do. Although I argue for Hezekiah as the original fulfillment, I also see Isaiah 9:6 as a messianic prophecy of the true and better Hezekiah through whom God will bring eternal deliverance and peace. Introduction Paul D. Wegner called Isaiah 9:6[1] “one of the most difficult problems in the study of the Old Testament.”[2] To get an initial handle on the complexities of this text, let's begin briefly by comparing the Hebrew to a typical translation. Isaiah 9:6 (BHS[3]) כִּי־יֶ֣לֶד יֻלַּד־לָ֗נוּ בֵּ֚ן נִתַּן־לָ֔נוּ וַתְּהִ֥י הַמִּשְׂרָ֖ה עַל־שִׁכְמ֑וֹ וַיִּקְרָ֨א שְׁמ֜וֹ פֶּ֠לֶא יוֹעֵץ֙ אֵ֣ל גִּבּ֔וֹר אֲבִיעַ֖ד שַׂר־שָׁלֽוֹם׃ Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Curiosities abound in the differences between these two. The first two clauses in English, “For to us a child is born” and “to us a son is given,” employ the present tense while the Hebrew uses the perfect tense, i.e. “to us a child has been born.”[4] This has a significant bearing on whether we take the prophecy as a statement about a child already born in Isaiah's time or someone yet to come (or both). The ESV renders the phrase,וַיִּקְרָא שְׁמוֹ  (vayikra sh'mo), as “and his name shall be called,” but the words literally mean “and he called his name” where the “he” is unspecified. This leaves room for the possibility of identifying the subject of the verb in the subsequent phrase, i.e. “And the wonderful counselor, the mighty God called his name…” as many Jewish translations take it.  Questions further abound regardingאֵל גִּבּוֹר (el gibbor), which finds translations as disparate as the traditional “Mighty God”[5] to “divine warrior”[6] to “in battle God-like”[7] to “Mighty chief”[8] to “Godlike hero,”[9] to Luther's truncated “Held.”[10]  Another phrase that elicits a multiplicity of translations is אֲבִיעַד (aviad). Although most versions read “Eternal Father,”[11] others render the word, “Father-Forever,”[12] “Father for all time,”[13] “Father of perpetuity,”[14] “Father of the Eternal Age,”[15] and “Father of Future.”[16] Translators from a range of backgrounds struggle with these two phrases. Some refuse to translate them at all, preferring clunky transliterations.[17] Still, as I will show below, there's a better way forward. If we understand that the child had a theophoric name—a name that is not about him, but about God—our problems dissipate like morning fog before the rising sun. Taking the four pairs of words this way yields a two-part sentence name. As we'll see this last approach is not only the best contextual option, but it also allows us to take the Hebrew vocabulary, grammar, and syntax at face value, rather than succumbing to strained translations and interpretational gymnastics. In the end, we're left with a text literally rendered and hermeneutically robust. Called or Will Call His Name? Nearly all the major Christian versions translate וַיִּקְרָא (vayikra), “he has called,” as “he will be called.” This takes an active past tense verb as a passive future tense.[18] What is going on here? Since parents typically give names at birth or shortly thereafter, it wouldn't make sense to suggest the child was already born (as the beginning of Isa 9:6 clearly states), but then say he was not yet named. Additionally, וַיִּקְרָא (vayikra) is a vav-conversive plus imperfect construction that continues the same timing sequence of the preceding perfect tense verbs.[19] If the word were passive (niphal binyan) we would read וַיִּקָּרֵא (vayikarey) instead of וַיִּקְרָא (vayikra). Although some have suggested an emendation of the Masoretic vowels to make this change, Hugh Williamson notes, “there is no overriding need to prefer it.”[20] Translators may justify rendering the perfect tense as imperfect due to the idiom called a prophetic past tense (perfectum propheticum). Wilhelm Gesenius notes the possibility that a prophet “so transports himself in imagination into the future that he describes the future event as if it had been already seen or heard by him.”[21] Bruce Waltke recognizes the phenomenon, calling it an accidental perfective in which “a speaker vividly and dramatically represents a future situation both as complete and independent.”[22] Still, it's up to the interpreter to determine if Isaiah employs this idiom or not. The verbs of verse 6 seem quite clear: “a child has been born for us … and the government was on his shoulder … and he has called his name…” When Isaiah uttered this prophecy, the child had already been born and named and the government rested on his shoulders. This is the straightforward reading of the grammar and therefore should be our starting point.[23] Hezekiah as the Referent One of the generally accepted principles of hermeneutics is to first ask the question, “What did this text mean in its original context?” before asking, “What does this text mean to us today?” When we examine the immediate context of Isa 9:6, we move beyond the birth announcement of a child with an exalted name to a larger prophecy of breaking the yoke of an oppressor (v4) and the ushering in of a lasting peace for the throne of David (v7). Isaiah lived in a tumultuous time. He saw the northern kingdom—the nation of Israel—uprooted from her land and carried off by the powerful and cruel Assyrian Empire. He prophesied about a child whose birth had signaled the coming freedom God would bring from the yoke of Assyria. As Jewish interpreters have long pointed out, Hezekiah nicely fits this expectation.[24] In the shadow of this looming storm, Hezekiah became king and instituted major religious reforms,[25] removing idolatry and turning the people to Yahweh. The author of kings gave him high marks: “He trusted in Yahweh, the God of Israel. After him there was no one like him among all the kings of Judah nor among those who were before him” (2 Kgs 18:5).[26] Then, during Hezekiah's reign, Sennacherib sent a large army against Judea and laid siege to Jerusalem. Hezekiah appropriately responded to the threatening Assyrian army by tearing his clothes, covering himself with sackcloth, and entering the temple to pray (2 Kings 19:1). He sent word to Isaiah, requesting prayer for the dire situation. Ultimately God brought miraculous deliverance, killing 185,000 Assyrians, which precipitated a retreat. There had not been such an acute military deliverance since the destruction of Pharaoh's army in the sea. Indeed, Hezekiah's birth did signal God's coming deliverance. In opposition to Hezekiah as the referent for Isa 9:6, Christian interpreters have pointed out that Hezekiah did not fulfill this prophecy en toto. Specifically, Hezekiah did not usher in “an endless peace” with justice and righteousness “from this time onward and forevermore” (Isa. 9:7). But, as John Roberts points out, the problem only persists if we ignore prophetic hyperbole. Here's what he says: If Hezekiah was the new king idealized in this oracle, how could Isaiah claim he would reign forever? How could Isaiah so ignore Israel's long historical experience as to expect no new source of oppression would ever arise? The language, as is typical of royal ideology, is hyperbolic, and perhaps neither Isaiah nor his original audience would have pushed it to its limits, beyond its conventional frames of reference, but the language itself invites such exploitation. If one accepts God's providential direction of history, it is hard to complain about the exegetical development this exploitation produced.[27] Evangelical scholar Ben Witherington III likewise sees a reference to both Hezekiah and a future deliverer. He writes, “[T]he use of the deliberately hyperbolic language that the prophet knew would not be fulfilled in Hezekiah left open the door quite deliberately to look for an eschatological fulfillment later.”[28] Thus, even if Isaiah's prophecy had an original referent, it left the door open for a true and better Hezekiah, who would not just defeat Assyria, but all evil, and not just for a generation, but forever. For this reason, it makes sense to take a “both-and” approach to Isa 9:6. Who Called His Name? Before going on to consider the actual name given to the child, we must consider the subject of the word וַיִּקְרָא (vayikra), “and he called.” Jewish interpreters have and continue to take אֵל גִבּוֹר (el gibbor), “Mighty God,” as the subject of this verb. Here are a few examples of this rendering: Targum Jonathan (2nd century) And his name has been called from before the One Who Causes Wonderful Counsel, God the Warrior, the Eternally Existing One—the Messiah who will increase peace upon us in his days.[29] Shlomo Yitzchaki (11th century) The Holy One, blessed be He, Who gives wondrous counsel, is a mighty God and an everlasting Father, called Hezekiah's name, “the prince of peace,” since peace and truth will be in his days.[30] Jacob ben Isaac Ashkenazi (16th century) “For a child is born to us.” A son will be born and this is Hezekiah. Though Ahaz is an evildoer, his son Hezekiah will be a righteous king. He will be strong in his service of the Holy One. He will study Torah and the Holy One will call him, “eternal father, peaceful ruler.” In his days there will be peace and truth.[31] The Stone Edition of the Tanach (20th century) The Wondrous Adviser, Mighty God, Eternal Father, called his name Sar-shalom [Prince of Peace][32] Although sometimes Christian commentators blithely accuse Jewish scholars of avoiding the implications of calling the child “Mighty God” and “Eternal Father,” the grammar does allow multiple options here. The main question is whether Isaiah specified the subject of the verb וַיִקְרָ (vayikra) or not. If he has, then the subject must be אֵל גִבּוֹר (el gibbor). If he has not, then the subject must be indefinite (i.e. “he” or “one”). What's more, the Masoretic punctuation of the Hebrew suggests the translation, “and the Wonderful Adviser, the Mighty God called his name, ‘Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace'”[33] However, Keil and Delitzsch point out problems with this view on both grammatical and contextual grounds. They write: [I]t is impossible to conceive for what precise reason such a periphrastic description of God should be employed in connection with the naming of this child, as is not only altogether different from Isaiah's usual custom, but altogether unparalleled in itself, especially without the definite article. The names of God should at least have been defined thus, הַיּוֹעֵץ פֵּלֶא הַגִּבּוֹר, so as to distinguish them from the two names of the child.”[34] Thus, though the Masoretic markings favor the Jewish translation, the grammar doesn't favor taking “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God” as the subject. It's certainly not impossible, but it is a strained reading without parallels in Isaiah and without justification in the immediate context. Let's consider another possibility. His Name Has Been Called Instead of taking אֵל גִּבּוֹר (el gibbor) as the subject, we can posit an indefinite subject for וַיִקְרָ (vayikra): “one has called.” Examples of this outside of Isaiah 9:6 include Gen 11:9; 25:26; Exod 15:23; and 2 Sam 2:16. The phenomenon appears in Gesenius (§144d) and Joüon and Muraoka (§155e), both of which include our text as examples. However, the translation “one has called his name” is awkward in English due to our lack of a generic pronoun like on in French or man in German. Accordingly, most translations employ the passive construction: “his name has been called,” omitting the subject.[35] This is apparently also how those who produced the Septuagint (LXX) took the Hebrew text, employing a passive rather than an active verb.[36] In conclusion, the translation “his name has been called” works best in English. Mighty Hero Now we broach the question of how to render אֵל גִּבּוֹר el gibbor. As I've already noted, a few translations prefer “mighty hero.” But this reading is problematic since it takes the two words in reverse order. Although in English we typically put an adjective before the noun it modifies, in Hebrew the noun comes first and then any adjectives that act upon it. Taking the phrase as אֵל גִּבּוֹר (gibbor el) makes “mighty” the noun and “God” the adjective. Now since the inner meaning of אֵל (el) is “strong” or “mighty,” and גִּבּוֹר gibbor means “warrior” or “hero,” we can see how translators end up with “mighty warrior” or “divine hero.” Robert Alter offers the following explanation: The most challenging epithet in this sequence is ‘el gibor [sic], which appears to say “warrior-god.” The prophet would be violating all biblical usage if he called the Davidic king “God,” and that term is best construed here as some sort of intensifier. In fact, the two words could conceivably be a scribal reversal of gibor ‘el, in which case the second word would clearly function as a suffix of intensification as it occasionally does elsewhere in the Bible.[37] Please note that Alter's motive for reversing the two words is that the text, as it stands, would violate all biblical usage by calling the Davidic king “God.” But Alter is incorrect. We have another biblical usage calling the Davidic king “God” in Psalm 45:6. We must allow the text to determine interpretation. Changing translation for the sake of theology is allowing the tail to wag the dog. Another reason to doubt “divine warrior” as a translation is that “Wherever ʾēl gibbôr occurs elsewhere in the Bible there is no doubt that the term refers to God (10:21; cf. also Deut. 10:17; Jer. 32:18),” notes John Oswalt.[38] Keil and Delitzsch likewise see Isa 10:21 as the rock upon which these translations suffer shipwreck.[39] “A remnant will return,” says Isa 10:21, “the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.” The previous verse makes it clear that “mighty God” refers to none other than “Yahweh, the holy one of Israel.” Without counter examples elsewhere in the Bible, we lack the basis to defy the traditional ordering of “God” as the noun and “mighty” or “warrior” as the adjective.[40] Mighty God-Man Did Isaiah foresee a human child who would also be the mighty God? Did he suddenly get “a glimpse of the fact that in the fullness of the Godhead there is a plurality of Persons,” as Edward Young thought?[41] Although apologists seeking to prove the deity of Christ routinely push for this reading, other evangelical scholars have expressed doubts about such a bold interpretation.[42] Even Keil and Delitzsch, after zealously batting away Jewish alternatives, admit Isaiah's language would not have suggested an incarnate deity in its original context.[43] Still, it would not be anachronistic to regard a king as a deity in the context of the ancient Near East. We find such exalted language in parallels from Egypt and Assyria in their accession oracles (proclamations given at the time a new king ascends the throne). Taking their cue from the Egyptian practices of bestowing divine throne names upon the Pharaoh's accession to the throne, G. von Rad and A. Alt envisioned a similar practice in Jerusalem. Although quite influential, Wegner has pointed out several major problems with this way of looking at our text: (1) the announcement is to the people in Isa 9:6, not the king; (2) Isa 9:6 does not use adoption language nor call the child God's son; (3) יֶלֶד (yeled), “child,” is never used in accession oracles; (4) the Egyptian parallels have five titles not four as in Isa 9:6; (5) Egyptians employ a different structure for accession oracles than Isa 9:6; and (6) we have no evidence elsewhere that Judean kings imitated the Egyptian custom of bestowing divine titles.[44] Another possibility, argued by R. A. Carlson, is to see the names as anti-Assyrian polemic.[45] Keeping in mind that Assyria was constantly threatening Judah in the lifetime of Isaiah and that the child born was to signal deliverance, it would be no surprise that Isaiah would cast the child as a deliberate counter-Assyrian hero. Still, as Oswalt points out, “[T]he Hebrews did not believe this [that their kings were gods]. They denied that the king was anything more than the representative of God.”[46] Owing to a lack of parallels within Israel and Isaiah's own penchant for strict monotheism,[47] interpreting Isa 9:6 as presenting a God-man is ad hoc at best and outright eisegesis at worst. Furthermore, as I've already noted, the grammar of the passage indicates a historical child who was already born. Thus, if Isaiah meant to teach the deity of the child, we'd have two God-men: Hezekiah and Jesus. Far from a courtly scene of coronation, Wegner makes the case that our text is really a birth announcement in form. Birth announcements have (1) a declaration of the birth, (2) an announcement of the child's name, (3) an explanation of what the name means, and (4) a further prophecy about the child's future.[48] These elements are all present in Isa 9:6, making it a much better candidate for a birth announcement than an accession or coronation oracle. As a result, we should not expect divine titles given to the king like when the Pharaohs or Assyrian kings ascended the throne; instead, we ought to look for names that somehow relate to the child's career. We will delve more into this when we broach the topic of theophoric names. Mighty God's Agent Another possibility is to retain the traditional translation of “mighty God” and see the child as God's agent who bears the title. In fact, the Bible calls Moses[49] and the judges[50] of Israel אֱלֹהִים (elohim), “god(s),” due to their role in representing God. Likewise, as I've already mentioned, the court poet called the Davidic King “god” in Ps 45:6. Additionally, the word אֵל (el), “god,” refers to representatives of Yahweh whether divine (Ps 82:1, 6) or human (John 10.34ff).[51] Thus, Isa 9:6 could be another case in which a deputized human acting as God's agent is referred to as God. The NET nicely explains: [H]aving read the NT, we might in retrospect interpret this title as indicating the coming king's deity, but it is unlikely that Isaiah or his audience would have understood the title in such a bold way. Ps 45:6 addresses the Davidic king as “God” because he ruled and fought as God's representative on earth. …When the king's enemies oppose him on the battlefield, they are, as it were, fighting against God himself.[52] Raymond Brown admits that this “may have been looked on simply as a royal title.”[53] Likewise Williamson sees this possibility as “perfectly acceptable,” though he prefers the theophoric approach.[54] Even the incarnation-affirming Keil and Delitzsch recognize that calling the child אֵל גִּבּוֹר (el gibbor) is “nothing further…than this, that the Messiah would be the image of God as no other man ever had been (cf., El, Ps. 82:1), and that He would have God dwelling within Him (cf., Jer. 33:16).”[55] Edward L. Curtis similarly points out that had Isaiah meant to teach that the child would be an incarnation of Yahweh, he would have “further unfolded and made central this thought” throughout his book.[56] He likewise sees Isa 9:6 not as teaching “the incarnation of a deity” but as a case “not foreign to Hebrew usage to apply divine names to men of exalted position,” citing Exod 21:6 and Ps 82:6 as parallels.[57] Notwithstanding the lexical and scholarly support for this view, not to mention my own previous position[58] on Isa 9:6, I'm no longer convinced that this is the best explanation. It's certainly possible to call people “Gods” because they are his agents, but it is also rare. We'll come to my current view shortly, but for now, let's approach the second controversial title. Eternal Father The word אֲבִיעַד (aviad), “Eternal Father,” is another recognizable appellative for Yahweh. As I mentioned in the introduction, translators have occasionally watered down the phrase, unwilling to accept that a human could receive such a title. But humans who pioneer an activity or invent something new are fathers.[59] Walking in someone's footsteps is metaphorically recognizing him as one's father.[60] Caring for others like a father is yet another way to think about it.[61] Perhaps the child is a father in one of these figurative senses. If we follow Jerome and translate אֲבִיעַד (aviad) as Pater futuri saeculi, “Father of the future age,” we can reconfigure the title, “Eternal Father,” from eternal without beginning to eternal with a beginning but without an end. However, notes Williamson, “There is no parallel to calling the king ‘Father,' rather the king is more usually designated as God's son.”[62] Although we find Yahweh referred to as “Father” twice in Isaiah (Isa 63:16; 64:7), and several more times throughout the Old Testament,[63] the Messiah is not so called. Even in the New Testament we don't see the title applied to Jesus. Although not impossible to be taken as Jesus's fatherly role to play in the age to come, the most natural way to take אֲבִיעַד (aviad) is as a reference to Yahweh. In conclusion, both “mighty God” and “eternal Father” most naturally refer to Yahweh and not the child. If this is so, why is the child named with such divine designations? A Theophoric Name Finally, we are ready to consider the solution to our translation and interpretation woes. Israelites were fond of naming their kids with theophoric names (names that “carry God”). William Holladay explains: Israelite personal names were in general of two sorts. Some of them were descriptive names… But most Israelite personal names were theophoric; that is, they involve a name or title or designation of God, with a verb or adjective or noun which expresses a theological affirmation. Thus “Hezekiah” is a name which means “Yah (= Yahweh) is my strength,” and “Isaiah” is a name which means “Yah (= Yahweh) has brought salvation.” It is obvious that Isaiah is not called “Yahweh”; he bears a name which says something about Yahweh.[64] As Holladay demonstrates, when translating a theophoric name, it is customary to supplement the literal phrase with the verb, “to be.” Hezekiah = “Yah (is) my strength”; Isaiah = “Yah (is) salvation.” Similarly, Elijah means “My God (is) Yah” and Eliab, “My God (is the) Father.” Theophoric names are not about the child; they are about the God of the parents. When we imagine Elijah's mother calling him for dinner, she's literally saying “My God (is) Yah(weh), it's time for dinner.” The child's name served to remind her who her God was. Similarly, these other names spoke of God's strength, salvation, and fatherhood. To interpret the named child of Isa 9:6 correctly, we must look at the previously named children in Isa 7 and 8. In chapter 7 the boy is called “Immanuel,” meaning “God (is) with us” (Isa 7:14). This was a historical child who signaled prophecy. Isaiah said, “For before the boy knows to reject evil and choose good, the land whose two kings you dread will be abandoned” (Isa 7:16). In Isa 8:1 we encounter “Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz,” or “The spoil speeds, the prey hastens.”[65] This child has a two-sentence name with an attached prophecy: “For before the boy calls, ‘my father' or ‘my mother,' the strength of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria will be carried off before the king of Assyria” (Isa 8:4). Both children's sign names did not describe them nor what they would do, but what God would do for his people. Immanuel is a statement of faith. The name means God has not abandoned his people; they can confidently say, “God is with us” (Isa 8:10). Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz does not mean that the child would become a warrior to sack Damascus and seize her spoils, but that God would bring about the despoiling of Judah's enemy. When we encounter a third sign-named child in as many chapters, we are on solid contextual grounds to see this new, longer name in the same light. Isaiah prophecies that this child has the government upon his shoulder, sits on the throne of David, and will establish a lasting period of justice and righteousness (Isa 9:5, 7). This child bears the name “Pele-Yoets-El-Gibbor-Aviad-Sar-Shalom.” The name describes his parents' God, the mighty God, the eternal Father. Although this perspective has not yet won the day, it is well attested in a surprising breadth of resources. Already in 1867, Samuel David Luzzatto put forward this position.[66] The Jewish Publication Society concurred in their 2014 study Bible: Semitic names often consist of sentences that describe God … These names do not describe that person who holds them but the god whom the parents worship. Similarly, the name given to the child in this v. does not describe that child or attribute divinity to him, but describes God's actions.[67] The New Oxford Annotated Bible (NRSV) footnote on Isa. 9:6 says, “As in many Israelite personal names, the deity, not the person named, is being described.”[68] Additional scholars advocating the view also include Holladay (1978), Wegner (1992), Goldingay (1999, 2015), and Williamson (2018). Even so, Keil and Delitzsch eschew “such a sesquipedalian name,” calling it “unskillful,” and arguing that it would be impractical “to be uttered in one breath.”[69] But this is to take the idea too literally. No one is going to actually call the child by this name. John Goldingay helpfully explains: So he has that complicated name, “An-extraordinary-counselor-is-the-warrior-God, the-everlasting-Father-is-an-officer-for-well-being.” Like earlier names in Isaiah (God-is-with-us, Remains-Will-Return, Plunder-hurries-loot-rushes), the name is a sentence. None of these names are the person's everyday name—as when the New Testament says that Jesus will be called Immanuel, “God [is] with us,” without meaning this expression is Jesus' name. Rather, the person somehow stands for whatever the “name” says. God gives him a sign of the truth of the expression attached to him. The names don't mean that the person is God with us, or is the remains, or is the plunder, and likewise this new name doesn't mean the child is what the name says. Rather he is a sign and guarantee of it. It's as if he goes around bearing a billboard with that message and with the reminder that God commissioned the billboard.[70] Still, there's the question of identifying Yahweh as שַׂר־שָׁלוֹם (sar shalom). Since most of our translations render the phrase “Prince of Peace,” and the common meaning of a prince is someone inferior to the king, we turn away from labeling God with this title. Although HALOT mentions “representative of the king, official” for the first definition their second is “person of note, commander.”[71] The BDB glosses “chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince” as their first entry.[72] Wegner adds: “The book of Isaiah also appears to use the word sar in the general sense of “ruler.””[73] Still, we must ask, is it reasonable to think of Yahweh as a שַׂר (sar)? We find the phrase שַׂר־הַצָּבָא (sar-hatsava), “prince of hosts,” in Daniel 8:11 and שַׂר־שָׂרִים (sar-sarim), “prince of princes,” in verse 25, where both refer to God.[74]  The UBS Translators' Handbook recommends “God, the chief of the heavenly army” for verse 11 and “the greatest of all kings” for verse 25.[75] The handbook discourages using “prince,” since “the English word ‘prince' does not mean the ruler himself but rather the son of the ruler, while the Hebrew term always designates a ruler, not at all implying son of a ruler.”[76] I suggest applying this same logic to Isa 9:6. Rather than translating שַׂר־שָׁלוֹם (sar shalom) as “Prince of Peace,” we can render it, “Ruler of Peace” or “Ruler who brings peace.” Translating the Name Sentences Now that I've laid out the case for the theophoric approach, let's consider translation possibilities. Wegner writes, “the whole name should be divided into two parallel units each containing one theophoric element.”[77] This makes sense considering the structure of Maher-shalal-hash-baz, which translates two parallel name sentences: “The spoil speeds, the prey hastens.” Here are a few options for translating the name. Jewish Publication Society (1917) Wonderful in counsel is God the Mighty, the Everlasting Father, the Ruler of peace[78] William Holladay (1978) Planner of wonders; God the war hero (is) Father forever; prince of well-being[79] New Jewish Publication Society (1985) The Mighty God is planning grace; The Eternal Father, a peaceable ruler[80] John Goldingay (1999) One who plans a wonder is the warrior God; the father for ever is a commander who brings peace[81] John Goldingay (2015) An-extraordinary-counselor-is-the-warrior-God, the-everlasting-Fathers-is-an-official-for-well-being[82] Hugh Williamson (2018) A Wonderful Planner is the Mighty God, An Eternal Father is the Prince of Peace[83] My Translation (2024) The warrior God is a miraculous strategist; the eternal Father is the ruler who brings peace[84] I prefer to translate אֵל גִּבּוֹר (el gibbor) as “warrior God” rather than “mighty God” because the context is martial, and  גִּבּוֹר(gibbor) often refers to those fighting in war.[85] “Mighty God” is ambiguous, and easily decontextualized from the setting of Isa 9:6. After all, Isa 9:4-5 tells a great victory “as on the day of Midian”—a victory so complete that they burn “all the boots of the tramping warriors” in the fire. The word פֶּלֶא (pele), though often translated “wonderful,” is actually the word for “miracle,” and יוֹעֵץ (yoets) is a participle meaning “adviser” or “planner.” Since the context is war, this “miracle of an adviser” or “miraculous planner” refers to military plans—what we call strategy, hence, “miraculous strategist.” Amazingly, the tactic God employed in the time of Hezekiah was to send out an angel during the night who “struck down one hundred eighty-five thousand in the camp of the Assyrians” (Isa 37:36). This was evidently the warrior God's miraculous plan to remove the threat of Assyria from Jerusalem's doorstep. Prophecies about the coming day of God when he sends Jesus Christ—the true and better Hezekiah—likewise foretell of an even greater victory over the nations.[86] In fact, just two chapters later we find a messianic prophecy of one who will “strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked” (Isa 11:4). The next phrase, “The eternal Father,” needs little comment since God's eternality and fatherhood are both noncontroversial and multiply attested. Literally translated, שַׂר־שָׁלוֹם (sar-shalom) is “Ruler of peace,” but I take the word pair as a genitive of product.[87] Williamson unpacks this meaning as “the one who is able to initiate and maintain Peace.”[88] That his actions in the time of Hezekiah brought peace is a matter of history. After a huge portion of the Assyrian army died, King Sennacherib went back to Nineveh, where his sons murdered him (Isa 37:37-38). For decades, Judah continued to live in her homeland. Thus, this child's birth signaled the beginning of the end for Assyria. In fact, the empire itself eventually imploded, a fate that, at Hezekiah's birth, must have seemed utterly unthinkable. Of course, the ultimate peace God will bring through his Messiah will far outshine what Hezekiah achieved.[89] Conclusion We began by considering the phraseוַיִּקְרָא שְׁמוֹ  (vayikra sh'mo). We noted that the tense is perfect, which justifies a past-tense interpretation of the child who had already been born by the time of the birth announcement. I presented the case for Hezekiah as the initial referent of Isa 9:6 based on the fact that Hezekiah’s life overlapped with Isaiah’s, that he sat on the throne of David (v7), and that his reign saw the miraculous deliverance from Assyria's army. Furthermore, I noted that identifying the child of Isa 9:6 as Hezekiah does not preclude a true and better one to come. Although Isa 9:6 does not show up in the New Testament, I agree with the majority of Christians who recognize this text as a messianic prophecy, especially when combined with verse 7. Next we puzzled over the subject for phraseוַיִּקְרָא שְׁמוֹ  (vayikra sh'mo.) Two options are that the phrase פֶּלֶא יוֹעֵץ אֵל גִּבּוֹר (pele yoets el gibbor) functions as the subject or else the subject is indefinite. Although the Jewish interpreters overwhelmingly favor the former, the lack of definite articles and parallel constructions in Isaiah make me think the latter is more likely. Still, the Jewish approach to translation is a legitimate possibility. I explained how a passive voice makes sense in English since it hides the subject, and settled on “his name has been called,” as the best translation. Then we looked at the phrase אֵל גִּבּוֹר (el gibbor) and considered the option of switching the order of the words and taking the first as the modifier of the second as in “mighty hero” or “divine warrior.” We explored the possibility that Isaiah was ascribing deity to the newborn child. We looked at the idea of Isaiah calling the boy “Mighty God” because he represented God. In the end we concluded that these all are less likely than taking God as the referent, especially in light of the identical phrase in Isa 10:21 where it unambiguously refers to Yahweh. Moving on to אֲבִיעַד (aviad), we considered the possibility that “father” could refer to someone who started something significant and “eternal” could merely designate a coming age. Once again, though these are both possible readings, they are strained and ad hoc, lacking any indication in the text to signal a non-straightforward reading. So, as with “Mighty God,” I also take “Eternal Father” as simple references to God and not the child. Finally, we explored the notion of theophoric names. Leaning on two mainstream Bible translations and five scholars, from Luzzatto to Williamson, we saw that this lesser-known approach is quite attractive. Not only does it take the grammar at face value, it also explains how a human being could be named “Mighty God” and “Eternal Father.” The name describes God and not the child who bears it. Lastly, drawing on the work of the Jewish Publication Society, Goldingay, and Williamson, I proposed the translation: “The warrior God is a miraculous strategist; the eternal Father is the ruler who brings peace.” This rendering preserves the martial context of Isa 9:6 and glosses each word according to its most common definition. I added in the verb “is” twice as is customary when translating theophoric names. The result is a translation that recognizes God as the focus and not the child. This fits best in the immediate context, assuming Hezekiah is the original referent. After all, his greatest moment was not charging out ahead of a column of soldiers, but his entering the house of Yahweh and praying for salvation. God took care of everything else. Likewise, the ultimate Son of David will have God's spirit influencing him: a spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and fear of God (Isa 11:2). The eternal Father will so direct his anointed that he will “not judge by what his eyes see or decide by what his ears hear” (Isa 11:3). In his days God will bring about a shalom so deep that even the animals will become peaceful (Isa 11:6-8). An advantage of this reading of Isa 9:6 is that it is compatible with the full range of christological positions Christians hold. Secondly, this approach nicely fits with the original meaning in Isaiah’s day, and it works for the prophecy’s ultimate referent in Christ Jesus. Additionally, it is the interpretation with the least amount of special pleading. Finally, it puts everything into the correct order, allowing exegesis to drive theology rather than the other way around. Bibliography Kohlenberger/Mounce Concise Hebrew-Aramaic Dictionary of the Old Testament. Altamonte Springs: OakTree Software, 2012. The Holy Scriptures According to the Masoretic Text: A New Translation. Philadelphia, PA: The Jewish Publication Society, 1917. The Jewish Study Bible. Edited by Adele Berlin and Marc Zvi Brettler. Second ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2014. Net Bible, Full Notes Edition. Edited by W. Hall Harris III James Davis, and Michael H. Burer. 2nd ed. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2019. The New Oxford Annotated Bible. Edited by Carol A. Newsom Marc Z. Brettler, Pheme Perkins. Third ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001. The Stone Edition of the Tanach. Edited by Nosson Scherman and Meir Zlotowitz. Brooklyn, NY: Artscroll, 1996. Tanakh, the Holy Scriptures: The New Jps Translation According to the Traditional Hebrew Text. 4th, Reprint. Philadelphia, PA: The Jewish Publication Society, 1985. Translation of Targum Onkelos and Jonathan. Translated by Eidon Clem. Altamonte Springs, FL: OakTree Software, 2015. Alter, Rober. The Hebrew Bible: Prophets, Nevi’im. Vol. 2. 3 vols. New York: W. W. Norton & Co., 2019. Ashkenazi, Jacob ben Isaac. Tze’enah Ure’enah: A Critical Translation into English. Translated by Morris M. Faierstein. Berlin: De Gruyter, 2017. https://www.sefaria.org/Tze’enah_Ure’enah%2C_Haftarot%2C_Yitro.31?lang=bi&with=About&lang2=en. Baumgartner, Ludwig Koehler and Walter. The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Edited by M. E. J. Richardson. Leiden: Brill, 2000. Brown, Raymond E. Jesus: God and Man, edited by 3. New York: Macmillan, 1967. Carlson, R. A. “The Anti-Assyrian Character of the Oracle in Is. Ix, 1-6.” Vetus Testamentum, no. 24 (1974): 130-5. Curtis, Edward L. “The Prophecy Concerning the Child of the Four Names: Isaiah Ix., 6, 7.” The Old and New Testament Student 11, no. 6 (1890): 336-41. Delitzsch, C. F. Keil and F. Commentary on the Old Testament. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996. Finnegan, Sean. “Jesus Is God: Exploring the Notion of Representational Deity.” Paper presented at the One God Seminar, Seattle, WA, 2008, https://restitutio.org/2016/01/11/explanations-to-verses-commonly-used-to-teach-that-jesus-is-god/. Francis Brown, S. R. Driver, and Charles A. Briggs. The Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996. Gesenius, Wilhelm. Gesenius’ Hebrew Grammar. Edited by E. Kautzsch and A. E. Cowley. 2nd ed. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1910. Goldingay, John. “The Compound Name in Isaiah 9:5(6).” The Catholic Biblical Quarterly 61, no. 2 (1999): 239-44. Goldingay, John. Isaiah for Everyone. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2015. Holladay, William L. Isaiah: Scroll of Prophetic Heritage. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1978. III, Ben Witherington. Isaiah Old and New. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2017. https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1ggjhbz.7. Luzzatto, Samuel David. Shi’ur Komah. Padua, IT: Antonio Bianchi, 1867. O’Connor, Bruce K. Waltke and Michael P. An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Winona Lake, IN: Esenbrauns, 1990. Ogden, Graham S., and Jan Sterk. A Handbook on Isaiah. Ubs Translator's Handbooks. New York: United Bible Societies, 2011. Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39. Nicot. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1986. Péter-Contesse, René and John Ellington. A Handbook on Daniel. Ubs Translator’s Handbooks. New York, NY: United Bible Societies, 1993. Roberts, J. J. M. First Isaiah. Vol. 23A. Hermeneia, edited by Peter Machinist. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2001. Thayer, Joseph Henry. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996. Walter Bauer, Frederick W. Danker, William F. Arndt, F. Wilbur Gingrich. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000. Wegner, Paul D. “A Re-Examination of Isaiah Ix 1-6.” Vetus Testamentum 42, no. 1 (1992): 103-12. Williamson, H. G. M. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Isaiah 1-27. Vol. 2. International Critical Commentary, edited by G. I. Davies and C. M. Tuckett. New York: Bloomsbury, 2018. Yitzchaki, Shlomo. Complete Tanach with Rashi. Translated by A. J. Rosenberg. Chicago, IL: Davka Corp, 1998. https://www.sefaria.org/Rashi_on_Isaiah.9.5.2?lang=bi&with=About&lang2=en. Young, Edward J. The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 1-18. Vol. 1. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1965. End Notes [1] Throughout I'll refer to Isaiah 9:6 based on the versification used in English translations. Hebrew Bibles shift the count by one, so the same verse is Isaiah 9:5. [2] Paul D. Wegner, “A Re-Examination of Isaiah Ix 1-6,” Vetus Testamentum 42, no. 1 (1992): 103. [3] BHS is the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia, the standard Hebrew text based on the Leningrad Codex, a medieval Masoretic text. [4] In Hebrew the perfect tense roughly maps onto English past tense and the imperfect tense to future tense. [5] See NRSVUE, ESV, NASB20, NIV, NET, LSB, NLT, NKJ, ASV, KJV. [6] See translations by Robert Alter, James Moffat, and Duncan Heaster.  Also see Westminster Commentary, Cambridge Bible Commentary, New Century Bible Commentary, and The Daily Study Bible. [7] See New English Bible. [8] See Ibn Ezra. [9] See An American Testament. [10] “Held” means “hero” in German. In the Luther Bible (1545), he translated the phrase as “und er heißt Wunderbar, Rat, Kraft, Held, Ewig -Vater, Friedefürst,” separating power (Kraft = El) and hero (Held = Gibbor) whereas in the 1912 revision we read, “er heißt Wunderbar, Rat, Held, Ewig-Vater Friedefürst,” which reduced el gibbor to “Held” (hero). [11] See fn 4 above. [12] See New American Bible Revised Edition and An American Testament. [13] See New English Bible and James Moffatt's translation. [14] See Ibn Ezra. [15] See Duncan Heaster's New European Version. [16] See Word Biblical Commentary. [17] See Jewish Publication Society translation of 1917, the Koren Jerusalem Bible, and the Complete Jewish Bible. [18] In the Dead Sea Scrolls, 1QIsaa 8.24 reads “וקרא,” the vav-conversed form of “קרא,” translated “he will call,” an active future tense. This reading is implausible considering the unambiguous past tense of the two initial clauses that began verse 6: “a child has been born…a son has been given.” [19] “Here the Hebrew begins to use imperfect verb forms with the conjunction often rendered “and.” These verbs continue the tense of the perfect verb forms used in the previous lines. They refer to a state or situation that now exists, so they may be rendered with the present tense in English. Some translations continue to use a perfect tense here (so NJB, NJPSV, FRCL), which is better.” Graham S. Ogden, and Jan Sterk, A Handbook on Isaiah, Ubs Translator's Handbooks (New York: United Bible Societies, 2011). [20] H. G. M. Williamson, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Isaiah 1-27, vol. 2, International Critical Commentary, ed. G. I. Davies and C. M. Tuckett (New York: Bloomsbury, 2018), 371. [21] Wilhelm Gesenius, Gesenius’ Hebrew Grammar, ed. E. Kautzsch and A. E. Cowley, 2nd ed. (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1910), §106n. [22] Bruce K. Waltke and Michael P. O’Connor, An Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax (Winona Lake, IN: Esenbrauns, 1990), §30.5.1e. [23] John Goldingay takes a “both-and” position, recognizing that Isaiah was speaking by faith of what God would do in the future, but also seeing the birth of the son to the king as having already happened by the time of the prophecy. John Goldingay, Isaiah for Everyone (Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2015), 42. [24] Jewish authors include Rashi, A. E. Kimchi, Abravanel, Malbim, and Luzzatto. [25] See 2 Kings 18:3-7. [26] Unless otherwise noted, all translations are my own. [27] J. J. M. Roberts, First Isaiah, vol. 23A, Hermeneia, ed. Peter Machinist (Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2001), 153. [28] Ben Witherington III, Isaiah Old and New (Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2017), 95-6, 99-100. https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1ggjhbz.7. [29] Translation of Targum Onkelos and Jonathan, trans. Eidon Clem (Altamonte Springs, FL: OakTree Software, 2015). [30] Shlomo Yitzchaki, Complete Tanach with Rashi, trans. A. J. Rosenberg (Chicago, IL: Davka Corp, 1998). https://www.sefaria.org/Rashi_on_Isaiah.9.5.2?lang=bi&with=About&lang2=en. [31] Jacob ben Isaac Ashkenazi, Tze’enah Ure’enah: A Critical Translation into English, trans. Morris M. Faierstein (Berlin: De Gruyter, 2017). https://www.sefaria.org/Tze’enah_Ure’enah%2C_Haftarot%2C_Yitro.31?lang=bi&with=About&lang2=en. [32] Square brackets in original. The Stone Edition of the Tanach, ed. Nosson Scherman and Meir Zlotowitz (Brooklyn, NY: Artscroll, 1996). [33] Net Bible, Full Notes Edition, ed. W. Hall Harris III James Davis, and Michael H. Burer, 2nd ed. (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2019), 1266. [34] C. F. Keil and F. Delitzsch, Commentary on the Old Testament (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996), 249-50. [35] As mentioned above, the Hebrew is not actually passive. [36] The LXX reads “καὶ καλεῖται τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ” (kai kaleitai to onoma autou), which means “and his name is called.” [37] Rober Alter, The Hebrew Bible: Prophets, Nevi’im, vol. 2, 3 vols. (New York: W. W. Norton & Co., 2019), 651. [38] John Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39, Nicot (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1986), 247. [39] Delitzsch, 252. [40] The אֵלֵי גִבּוֹרִים (eley gibborim) of Ezek 32.21 although morphologically suggestive of a plural form of el gibbor, is not a suitable parallel to Isa 9:6 since אֵלֵי (eley) is the plural of אַיִל (ayil), meaning “chief” not אֵל (el). Thus, the translation “mighty chiefs” or “warrior rulers” takes eley as the noun and gibborim as the adjective and does not actually reverse them. [41] Edward J. Young, The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 1-18, vol. 1 (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1965), 338. [42] Translator's note A on Isa 9:6 in the NET states, “[I]t is unlikely that Isaiah or his audience would have understood the title in such a bold way.” Net Bible, Full Notes Edition, 1267. [43] “The Messiah is the corporeal presence of this mighty God; for He is with Him, He is in Him, and in Him He is with Israel. The expression did not preclude the fact that the Messiah would be God and man in one person; but it did not penetrate to this depth, so far as the Old Testament consciousness was concerned.” Delitzsch, 253. [44] See Wegner 104-5. [45] See R. A. Carlson, “The Anti-Assyrian Character of the Oracle in Is. Ix, 1-6,” Vetus Testamentum, no. 24 (1974). [46] Oswalt, 246. [47] Isa 43:10-11; 44:6, 8; 45:5-6, 18, 21-22; 46:9. Deut 17:14-20 lays out the expectations for an Israelite king, many of which limit his power and restrict his exaltation, making deification untenable. [48] Wegner 108. [49] See Exod 4:16; 7:1. The word “God” can apply to “any person characterized by greatness or power: mighty one, great one, judge,” s.v. “אֱלֹהִים” in Kohlenberger/Mounce Concise Hebrew-Aramaic Dictionary of the Old Testament.. The BDAG concurs, adding that a God is “that which is nontranscendent but considered worthy of special reverence or respect… of humans θεοί (as אֱלֹהִים) J[ohn] 10:34f (Ps 81:6; humans are called θ. in the OT also Ex 7:1; 22:27,” s.v. “θεός” in A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature. [50] See Exod 21.6; 22:8-9. The BDB includes the definition, “rulers, judges, either as divine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power,” s.v. “אֱלֹהִים” in The Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon [51] Thayer points this out in his lexicon: “Hebraistically, equivalent to God’s representative or vicegerent, of magistrates and judges, John 10:34f after Ps. 81:6 (Ps. 82:6)” s.v. “θέος” in A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament. [52] Net Bible, Full Notes Edition, 1267. [53] Raymond E. Brown, Jesus: God and Man, ed. 3 (New York: Macmillan, 1967), 25. [54] Williamson, 397. [55] Delitzsch, 253. See also fn 40 above. [56] Edward L. Curtis, “The Prophecy Concerning the Child of the Four Names: Isaiah Ix., 6, 7,” The Old and New Testament Student 11, no. 6 (1890): 339. [57] Ibid. [58] Sean Finnegan, “Jesus Is God: Exploring the Notion of Representational Deity” (paper presented at the One God Seminar, Seattle, WA2008), https://restitutio.org/2016/01/11/explanations-to-verses-commonly-used-to-teach-that-jesus-is-god/. [59] Jabal was the father of those who live in tents and have livestock (Gen 4:20) and Jubal was the father of those who play the lyre and the pipe (Gen 4:21). [60] Jesus told his critics, “You are from your father the devil, and you choose to do your father's desires” (John 8:44). [61] Job called himself “a father to the needy” (Job 29:16) and Isaiah prophesied that Eliakim would be “a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem” (Isa 22:21). [62] Williamson, 397. [63] For references to Yahweh as father to the people see Deut 32:6; Ps 103:13; Prov 3:12; Jer 3:4; 31.9; Mal 1.6; 2:10. For Yahweh as father to the messiah see 2 Sam 7:14; 1 Chron 7:13; 28:6; Ps 89:27. [64] William L. Holladay, Isaiah: Scroll of Prophetic Heritage (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1978), 108. [65] See NRSVUE fn on Isa 8:1. [66] והנה המכוון במאמר פלא יועץ וגו’ הוא כי האל הגבור שהוא אבי עד ואדון השלום, הוא יועץ וגוזר לעשות פלא לישראל בזמן ממלכת הילד הנולד היום, ואח”כ מפרש למרבה המשרה וגו’. ולפי הפירוש הזה לא לחנם האריך כאן בתארי האל, כי כוונת הנביא לרמוז כי בבוא הפלא שהאל יועץ וגוזר עתה, יוודע שהוא אל גבור ובעל היכולת ושהוא אב לעד, ולא יפר בריתו עם בניו בני ישראל, ולא ישכח את ברית אבותם. ושהוא אדון השלום ואוהב השלום, ולא יאהב העריצים אשר כל חפצם לנתוש ולנתוץ ולהאביד ולהרוס, אבל הוא משפילם עד עפר, ונותן שלום בארץ, כמו שראינו בכל הדורות. Chat GPT translation: “And behold, the intention in the phrase ‘Wonderful Counselor’ and so on is that the mighty God, who is the Eternal Father and the Prince of Peace, is the Counselor and decrees to perform a wonder for Israel at the time of the reign of the child born today. Afterwards, it is explained as ‘to increase the dominion’ and so on. According to this interpretation, it is not in vain that the prophet elaborates on the attributes of God here, for the prophet’s intention is to hint that when the wonder that God now advises and decrees comes about, it will be known that He is the Mighty God and possesses the ability and that He is the Eternal Father. He will not break His covenant with His sons, the children of Israel, nor forget the covenant of their ancestors. He is the Prince of Peace and loves peace, and He will not favor the oppressors whose every desire is to tear apart, destroy, and obliterate, but He will humble them to the dust and grant peace to the land, as we have seen throughout the generations.” Samuel David Luzzatto, Shi’ur Komah (Padua, IT: Antonio Bianchi, 1867). Accessible at Sefaria and the National Library of Israel. [67]The Jewish Study Bible, ed. Adele Berlin and Marc Zvi Brettler, Second ed. (New York: Oxford University Press, 2014), 784. [68] The New Oxford Annotated Bible, ed. Carol A. Newsom Marc Z. Brettler, Pheme Perkins, Third ed. (New York: Oxford University Press, 2001), 991. [69] Delitzsch, 249. [70] Goldingay, 42-3. [71] Ludwig Koehler and Walter Baumgartner, The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament, ed. M. E. J. Richardson (Leiden: Brill, 2000). [72] See s.v. “שַׂר” in The Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon [73] Wegner 112. [74] Keil and Delitzsch say the sar of Dan 8:11 refers to “the God of heaven and the King of Israel, the Prince of princes, as He is called in v. 25,” Delitzsch, 297. [75] René and John Ellington Péter-Contesse, A Handbook on Daniel, Ubs Translator’s Handbooks (New York, NY: United Bible Societies, 1993). [76] Ibid. [77] Wegner 110-1. [78] The main text transliterates “Pele-joez-el-gibbor-/Abi-ad-sar-shalom,” while the footnote translates as indicated above. The Holy Scriptures According to the Masoretic Text: A New Translation (Philadelphia, PA: The Jewish Publication Society, 1917), 575. [79] Holladay, 109. [80] Tanakh, the Holy Scriptures: The New Jps Translation According to the Traditional Hebrew Text (4th: repr., Philadelphia, PA: The Jewish Publication Society, 1985), 634. [81] John Goldingay, “The Compound Name in Isaiah 9:5(6),” The Catholic Biblical Quarterly 61, no. 2 (1999): 243. [82] Goldingay, Isaiah for Everyone, 40. [83] Williamson, 355. [84] An alternative is “The warrior God is planning a miracle; the eternal Father is the ruler of peace.” [85] For גִּבּוֹר in a military context, see 1 Sam 17:51; 2 Sam 20.7; 2 Kgs 24:16; Isa 21.17; Jer 48:41; Eze 39:20; and Joel 2:7; 3:9. [86] See 2 Thess 2:8 and Rev 19:11-21 (cp. Dan 7:13-14). [87] See Gesenius § 128q, which describes a genitive of “statements of the purpose for which something is intended.” [88] Williamson, 401. [89] Isaiah tells of a time when God will “judge between nations,” resulting in the conversion of the weapons of war into the tools of agriculture and a lasting era when “nation shall not lift up sword against nation; neither shall they learn war any more” (Isa 2:4).

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This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs discover that here…there be monsters! Zatanna does not do magic, she does tricks in Zatanna: Bring Down The House #1. Oswalt’s children come for blood in The Penguin #11. Batman teams up with Batgirl Cassandra Cain, Azreal, and Nightwing to defend Gotham from the […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 391 – Here, There Be Monsters appeared first on The ESO Network.

Patton Oswalt: Annihilation Patton Oswalt: Annihilation is a deeply personal and powerful stand-up special that dives into recent developments in Patton's life, following the passing of his wife, and how he worked through the pain and grief by finding humor. Oswalt also explores topics including the angst of social media, the current political climate and being tricked by robocalls. Filmed at Chicago's Athenaeum Theatre, the one-hour stand-up special originally premiered globally on October 17 on Netflix. This new special came off the heels of Patton's Emmy award-winning comedy special, Talking for Clapping. COMEDY DYNAMICS YouTube Facebook X (Twitter) TikTok Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSRob Liefeld to return to 'Youngblood' in April 2025‘Star Wars: A New Legacy' celebrates 10 years of Marvel Star Wars comicsJ. Michael Straczynski to write 'unlikely' team ups for Marvel in 2025SCOOP: Check out ‘The Marvel Art of Michael Allred' trading cards'Absolute Batman' #1 is sold out with 3rd printing coming November 27SCOOP: TMNT x Naruto #1 received more than 100,000 orders from retailers‘Ice Cream Man' #43 to feature Morrison, Oswalt, DeConnick, and morePatton Oswalt, Tim Seeley, and Garth Graham launch ‘Money Shot: Big Bang'NYCC 2024: Patrick McDonnell and Matt Groening set for one-on-one panelImage Comics details NYCC 2024 panel scheduleJames Tynion IV & Tiny Onion Sign To Random House Inklore ImprintOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)The Toxic Avenger #1 (Matt Bors, Frank Harper)Nathan:Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)The Terminator #1 (Declan Shalvey, Luke Sparrow)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Absolute Batman #1 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)Dave - Sentinels #1 (Alex Paknadel, Justin Mason)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Exorcism at 1600 Penn #1 (Hannah Rose May, Vanesa Del Rey)Nathan: Batman & Robin: Year One #1 (Mark Waid, Chris Samnee)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Vicarious #1 (Panosian Cover)Nathan: Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #1 (Aka cover)Interview: Ryan Parrott - Vicarious out Oct 16th, 2024 - Artist Eleonora Carlini Ryan, you're embarking on a new sci-fi series with Vicarious, and the premise alone is quite cool, can you take us through it?Body swapping movies, which is your favorite GO!The idea of jacking into another body is quite cool, is the concept a day dream you've had before?Vicarious feels quite lived in with a robust world, how much time goes into world building? Is there a science to doing just enough so the readers imagination can run wild?You worked with Eleonora Carlini on Go Go Power Rangers issues #13-20, have you guys been working on this series after collabing on that?I was curious about the star tattoo, it's quite specific. Is that a story element or a design element?If Vicarious was a song, what would it be and why?EspressoWith The Infernals TPB out the same week, can you tell us something about that project that surprised you once you reached the 5th issue?

In this episode of 'Feels Over Reels', hosts Matt Gastar, Ron Newman, and Chris Farrell explore the second episode of 'The Penguin' titled 'The Inside Man'. The conversation covers character developments, particularly focusing on Sophia and Oswalt. They highlight the series' engaging plot twists and the show's humor. The hosts also dig into the potential dynamics between the Penguin and mafia families, speculating on betrayals and future alliances.    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:22 Initial Reactions and Reviews 00:58 Character Analysis: Sofia and Oz 02:56 Plot Developments and Key Scenes 04:20 Speculations and Future Predictions 04:52 Character Backstories and Lore 06:03 Penguin's Calculative Moves 07:24 Vic's Role and Personal Life 09:29 Tensions and Relationships 11:51 Final Thoughts and Concerns 14:27 Penguin's Driver and Mob Tensions 14:58 Penguin's Compensation and Security Concerns 15:52 Awkward Funeral Moments 18:45 Sophia's Trust Issues 20:29 Family Dynamics and Power Struggles 26:23 Final Thoughts and Plugs

Veterans suicide death and military mental health has been making headlines for decades, on today's episode we look at the root causes. I am joined by Rachel Oswalt, an inspiring US Navy veteran and mental wellness advocate. Rachel discusses the critical role of connecting with supportive individuals throughout her life's journey, particularly in navigating the labyrinth of military mental health. We explored some of the pressing issues plaguing military communities, from the devastating rates of veteran suicides to the overshadowing stigma that hinders mental health reporting. For more information on this episode go to. https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/ep131/from-service-to-civilian-addressing-mental-health-stigma-and-veteran-suicide-with-rachel-oswalt

Former MLB starter Roy Oswalt joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to discuss the Houston Astros being one win over the Seattle Mariners away from clinching their seventh American League West title in the past eight seasons. Oswalt made his Major League debut with Houston in 2001 and helped the Astros reach their first World Series appearance in 2005. Oswalt talks about catching up with former teammates, his thoughts on the new rules of baseball and his insight into Justin Verlander fighting to stay at the top of the rotation.

Former MLB starter Roy Oswalt joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to discuss the Houston Astros being one win over the Seattle Mariners away from clinching their seventh American League West title in the past eight seasons. Oswalt made his Major League debut with Houston in 2001 and helped the Astros reach their first World Series appearance in 2005. Oswalt talks about catching up with former teammates, his thoughts on the new rules of baseball and his insight into Justin Verlander fighting to stay at the top of the rotation.

During August and early September we will be re-airing some of the best previous episodes of More to the Story. Today we have one of Dr. John Oswalt's episodes (No. 53). We hope you enjoy this interview. What a privilege it was to have Dr. John Oswalt on the podcast with me! We talked through his career as a preacher, scholar, leader, and teacher. He synthesizes these functions as a call to be a communicator. We also discuss his editorial work with the New Living Translation, his subtle critique of recent scholarship about the historical Adam, his decades-long study of Isaiah, and his thoughts about the future of the holiness tradition.Youtube - https://youtu.be/OeUgSnkQ7RIAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Dr. Oswalt's Website: https://calledtobetransformed.netIf you are interested in learning more about my two video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my book that came out last summer, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

In this episode, Allison Gaillard interviews Don Oswalt, the creator and founder of MyRaceTatts.They discuss Don's journey into running, how he started MyRaceTatts, and his philosophies on visualization, mental toughness, and the importance of mantras.Don shares his favorite races, memories, and the motivation behind creating MyRaceTatts to help athletes overcome mental and physical hurdles.Don Oswalt - https://www.facebook.com/donald.oswaltMyRaceTatts - https://myracetatts.com/?ref=RYSRaces MentionedBoston Marathon - https://runyourstory.com/?s=Boston+MarathonPalmetto 200 - https://www.malakseries.com/palmetto-200Charlotte Marathon - https://thecharlottemarathon.com/Air Force Marathon - https://www.usafmarathon.com/Peyton's Wacky 50k - https://peytonsrace.com/index.htmlShout OutsJames WedmoreSupport the Show.For more details on Run Your Story happenings, including signing up for our upcoming training program, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, coding tutoring, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherSteve TaylorMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkAnna SzymanskiDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseCristy EvansSharonda ShulaNell GustavsonMeredith NationsAllyson SwannChris Strayhorn

In this episode, I had the privilege to sit down with Rachel Oswald, a military mental health advocate, who shares her journey of overcoming adversity, toxic relationships, and mental health struggles. Her work focuses on preventing suicides in the military and veteran community, and she emphasizes the importance of play and self-care, specifically with her two-year old daughter. Rachel's vision is to end suicides in the military and connect individuals to resources for mental health support. Her biggest personal accomplishment has been realizing she is in fact capable, and it is all about perspective and creating a growth mindset for yourself.

On The show this week Patton Peter Oswalt  an American stand-up comedian and actor. His acting roles include Spence Olchin in the sitcom The King of Queens(1998–2007) and narrating the sitcom The Goldbergs (2013–2023) as adult Adam F. Goldberg. After making his acting debut in the Seinfeld episode "The Couch", he has appeared in a variety of television series, such as Parks and Recreation, Community, Two and a Half Men, Drunk History, Reno 911!, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Archer, Veep, Justified, Kim Possible, Modern Family, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and We Bare Bears. He portrayed Principal Ralph Durbin in A.P. Bio (2018–2021) and Matthew the Raven in the TV series The SandmanWhat we talked about:Dexerto says Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled a new line of Shrek donuts. The collection features six donuts inspired by iconic characters like Gingy and the green ogre. The new donuts are only available in PeruTop 10 Reasons Dating Wolverine Is A Bad Idea ...10 Wolverine Will Likely Outlive His Partner 9. Wolverine Doesn't Communicate Well8. Wolverine is Prone to Extreme Violence7. Wolverine's Adamantium Skeleton Could Be an Issue6. Wolverine is Rarely at Home5. Wolverine Ages Exceptionally Slowly4. Wolverine Has a Quick Temper3. Wolverine Has a Lot of Secrets and Trauma2. Wolverine Has a Lot of Dangerous Enemies1. Wolverine is in Love with Jean GreyEpicstream says Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom. Doctor Doom is scheduled to appear in the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.”Reddit says Madonna fans are singing “Like A Prayer” when the song is played during ‘'Deadpool and Wolverine”. Some Madonna fans have even been spotted dancing in theatersThe Daily Mail says Jennifer Garner recently got trapped in an elevator at Comic-Con. She documented the experience on Instagram. She and others jokingly sang 99 Bottles Of Beer.' Garner was freed after one hour and 12 minutesFemale First says an iconic gold bikini worn by Carrie Fisher in 'Star Wars: Episode VI Return Of The Jedi' was auctioned off for $175,000. The costume included hip rings and bracelets. Carrie wore the bikini when her character Princess Leia was captured by Jabba the Hut.Halloween Decorations Already On Shelves: Axios says major retailers like Michaels, Costco and Home Depot are already stocking Halloween decorations. The new trend is called "Summerween." The stores are responding to customers wanting to celebrate Halloween earlier this year.  Pumpkins, skeletons, and other spooky decor are already on shelves  Justin Timberlake says he and Ryan Gosling once stole a golf cart when they were in The Mickey Mouse Club as youngsters. KoiMoi quotes him as saying, “We used to do terrible things. Looking back on them, they weren't as bad as I thought they were at the time. We thought we were so cool when we were in the Mickey Mouse Club. We stole a golf cart. “We were like, “Yeah, man, we stole a golf cart. You know what it's like on a back lot—there are golf carts everywhere. We drove into MGM Studios, which is totally illegal, by the way.“

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews comedian Patton Oswalt, who performs live at The Lyric in Baltimore, Maryland this Friday night. Oswalt reflects on growing up in Northern Virginia before moving out west for an Emmy and Grammy-winning comedy career, as well as voicing the Oscar-winning Pixar animated film “Ratatouille.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews comedian Patton Oswalt, who performs live at The Lyric in Baltimore, Maryland this Friday night. Oswalt reflects on growing up in Northern Virginia before moving out west for an Emmy and Grammy-winning comedy career, as well as voicing the Oscar-winning Pixar animated film “Ratatouille.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ratatouille! The King of Queens! Parks and Recreation! On this episode of Kirk and Marianne we talk with Comedian and Actor, Patton Oswalt. Tune in to hear Kirk and Marianne live in the Boom Boom Room talk with Oswalt about his acting and comedy career.

Unlock the secrets to transforming your running experience with the power of mantras! All by using simple, powerful phrases to elevate your mental and physical performance. This episode reveals how elite runners like Deena Kastor and Meb use these mental power-ups to maintain focus and resilience. Discover actionable tips for finding your own mantra and how it can be a game-changer for your running journey. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned marathoner, learn how mantras can help you combat negative thoughts and boost your motivation with a burst of feel-good dopamine.We're thrilled to welcome Don Oswalt, founder of My Race Tatts, who shares his inspiring journey and the unique concept of wearable mantra art. Discover how his innovative temporary race tattoos are empowering athletes during grueling endurance events from a training run to Ironman! Use discount code STRIDES25 to get 25% off your purchase of $10 or more hereRunning isn't just about physical fitness—it's a journey of self-discovery and mental resilience. We'll dive into personal stories and the importance of positive mindset shifts that come from joining a running community. Hear about the transition from seeking external validation to finding intrinsic joy and fulfillment in every stride. Embrace the significance of a positive outlook and how it can enhance your life experiences, self-confidence, and ability to overcome mental barriers.Learn about the emotional and motivational support these affirmations provide and hear heartfelt feedback from athletes who've experienced their transformative power. Join our Extraordinary Strides community on Facebook and Instagram for more tips, stories, and encouragement as you make extraordinary strides in your running journey.Have questions or want to chat? Send me a text!Support the Show.Join the newsletter list for updates, special offers, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.Join fellow pod and running enthusiasts at The Stride Collective community on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.

In this compelling episode of "Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast," host Phil Better welcomes Rachel Oswalt, host of the military mental health podcast “Your Story Doesn't End Here.” As a former military member, Rachel brings firsthand experiences and deep passion to the vitally important topic of mental health within the military community. Throughout the episode, Rachel shares her journey from active duty to podcasting, sheds light on the unique mental health challenges faced by military personnel, and discusses the transformative power of podcasting as a tool for advocacy and change. Listen in as Rachel explains how, despite not initially being a regular podcast listener, she was compelled to start her own show to provide a platform for open discussions about mental health in the military. The conversation also covers the struggles of getting help within the military system, the importance of storytelling for healing, and the response from the military community to her podcast. Phil and Rachel dive into the nitty-gritty of podcasting, from staying motivated despite challenges to strategic guest selection and future plans for scaling impact. For anyone interested in mental health advocacy, military culture, or the ins and outs of creating a meaningful podcast, this episode is not only enlightening but also inspires listeners to think about how they can make a difference in their communities. Tune into this episode of "Invest In Yourself" to hear Rachel's powerful story and her mission to shift the culture of mental health in the military through the unique platform of podcasting.

See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/03/how-culture-affects-the-military/Mentioned in this episode:Women of the Military Episode 208: What Veterans Day Means to MeYour Story Doesn't End HereYour Story Doesn't End Here Episode with Amanda HuffmanYour Story Doesn't End Here Episode on Transition out of the MilitaryResources:Women of the Military Mentorship ProgramGirl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military ServiceGirl's Guide to the Military Series Resources:Women of the Military Mentorship ProgramGirl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military ServiceGirl's Guide to the Military Series

Pastor Ty Neal “When you go against the grain of the universe, you get splinters.” H.H. Farmer 1 Peter 2:211 Peter 2:20-21Matthew 16:24-261 Peter 2:21-23Romans 12:19-21 “God's power is at its greatest not in his destruction of the wicked but in his taking all the wickedness of the earth into himself and giving back love.” J. N. Oswalt 1 Peter 2:241 Peter 1:18-19John 1:29Deuteronomy 21:22-23Isaiah 53:4-5Matthew 27:24-26 “The Raising of the Cross” by Rembrandt 1 Peter 2:24 “Christianity is the

Writer Patton Oswalt and artist Scott Hepburn join host Aaron Sagers to talk the major comic Minor Threats. In a world of superheroes, sometimes the minor league villains can become queens. And the benchwarmer heroes can become legends. Created by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum and artist Scott Hepburn, and published by Dark Horse Comics, Minor Threats made an impact in the superhero comic world last year, and now the second volume, "The Fastest Way Down," launches April 3. Also, the trade paperback of The Alternates, about B-list superheroes from the pages of Minor Threats who get a taste of greatness, drops April 17. Patton Oswalt and Scott Hepburn discuss their expanding comic universe, as well as the next upcoming spinoff Barfly and where else they might take these characters. And for good measure, we ask Patton about ghosts and his role in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. MORE ABOUT MINOR THREATS Minor Threats is graphic crime drama about superheroes and villains and the last gasp of the colorful innocent days of the silver and bronze age before they're dragged into the grit-soaked modern era. Now, Minor Threats is back for Volume 2, subtitled “The Fastest Way Down” In the first issue, dropping April 3, Frankie Follis AKA the costumed criminal Playtime has won. Twilight City's greatest hero The Insomniac and its greatest villain The Stickman are dead, allowing Frankie to unify the super crook underworld and assert herself as the Queenpin of the Redport neighborhood. But Frankie is feeling the pressure from every side. Rival gangs are challenging her authority, her partner Scalpel is pushing her to legitimize her empire, and the act of murdering The Insomniac has broken something deep inside her. Frankie is about to learn the hard way . . . heavy is the head that wears the supervillain crown. But wait, there's more from the world of Minor Threats: Spinning out of the world of Minor Threats is The Alternates, a tale of costumed underdogs--featuring a support group for superheroes, who are struggling to reclaim their mediocre lives in this world after tasting their true potential in another dimension called The Ledge. That's written by Oswalt, Blum and Tim Seeley with art by Tess Fowler, Christopher Mitten and covers by Hepburn. AND Dark Horse Comics is buzzing with some exciting news: the world of Minor Threats continues expanding with a new spinoff series, Barfly! Comic book legend Kyle Starks (Where Monsters Lie) joins Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum on writing duties on a feel-good, coming-of-age series about an insect monster-man searching for his identity in the criminal underworld of Twilight City. Ryan Browne, co-creator of the critically-acclaimed series Eight Billion Genies, will provide artwork for Barfly, with letters handled by Nate Piekos (Minor Threats). The first issue will also feature a main cover art by Minor Threats co-creator Scott Hepburn, with three variant covers featuring art by Browne, Martín Morazzo, Dan Hipp (1:10 ratio), and one more to be revealed at a later date. The series is set to begin this July. _______________________________________________________________ If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. For more paranormal pop culture, head to Den of Geek, and follow @TalkStrangePod on Twitter. Email us with episode ideas, and guest suggestions, or for a chance to have your letter read on a future episode: TalkingStrange@DenOfGeek.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter.com/aaronsagers Instagram.com/aaronsagers Facebook.com/AaronSagersPage tiktok.com/@aaronsagers Patreon.com/aaronsagers (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs review the baffling season premiere of Bodies! Batman finally confronts Joker in Batman: The Brave and The Bold #9. Oswalt and Batman form an alliance to take down Falcone in The Penguin #6. The Wonder Girls investigate the missing Amazons, while Queen Nubia and Faruka unravel the mystery surround Eris in Amazons Attack #4. Simon Hurt challenges Batman in the desert, while the Question solves a murder back in Gotham in Detective Comics #1081. Jai discovers he has new abilities in The Flash #5. The President of the United States reveals Amanda Waller to the nation while Dr. Hate reveals his secret identity to the Titans in Titans: Beast World #5. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:00 DC News 0:06:00 Batman: The Brave and The Bold #9 (Tom King Story Only) 0:13:02 The Penguin #6 0:18:18 Amazons Attack #4 0:25:34 Detective Comics #1081 0:35:45 The Flash #5 0:41:28 Titans: Beast World #5 0:49:30 Bodies S1 Ep1 – You're Dead Already 1:00:27 Show Close   Links Batman: The Brave and The Bold #9 (Tom King Story Only) The Penguin #6 Amazons Attack #4 Detective Comics #1081 The Flash #5 Titans: Beast World #5 Bodies (Cletus's Read More Comics Pick) Green Lantern/Flash: Faster Friends #1 (Drew's Read More Comics Pick) Earth Station DCU Website The ESO Network If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 455-8411 or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs review the baffling season premiere of Bodies! Batman finally confronts Joker in Batman: The Brave and The Bold #9. Oswalt and Batman form an alliance to take down Falcone in The Penguin #6. The Wonder Girls investigate the missing Amazons, while Queen Nubia and […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 370 – Bodies Series Premiere appeared first on The ESO Network.

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This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs return the world of Sweet Tooth as we begin our review of Season 2. Oswalt goes to Vegas because what happens in Vegas can kill you in Penguin #4. With Hoppy's teleporting magic not working, Queen Nubia, Faruka, Yara Flor, and Mary Marvel must escape Times Square as NYPD, Eris, and Dr. Sivanna all come for them in Amazons Attack #2. Alan Scott checks into Arkham Asylum in Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #2. Oliver comes face to face with his arch-nemesis in Green Arrow #6. Johny Henry must deal with Charles Walker III's genesis powered mech in Steelworks #6. Blue Earthers cause havoc in Metropolis trying to show up the Superfamily, while Otho-Ra gets a personal message from Norah Stone in Action Comics #1059. Catwoman puts her plan to rescue Batman into action, but is she too late to stop the hanging in Detective Comics #1078. The Flash brings in Max Mercury to help him figure out what is wrong with his powers in The Flash #3. The Titans and other heroes must ban together to save the Earth from a conqueror in Titans: Beast World #1. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:08 DC News 0:05:52 The Penguin #4 0:09:12 Amazons Attack #2 0:12:58 Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #2 0:18:48 Green Arrow #6 0:21:48 Steelworks #6 0:26:52 Action Comics #1059 0:35:50 Detective Comics #1078 0:41:08 The Flash #3 0:44:30 Titans: Beast World #1 0:49:55 Sweet Tooth S2 Ep1 - In Captivity 0:58:12 Show Close   Links The Penguin #4 Amazons Attack #2 Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #2 Green Arrow #6 Steelworks #6 Action Comics #1059 Detective Comics #1078 The Flash #3 Titans: Beast World #1 Young Love #68 (Cletus's Read More Comics Pick) Earth Station DCU Website The ESO Network If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 455-8411 or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com