Podcasts about Song of Songs

Dr. Jim Hamilton shares his journey as a biblical scholar and writer, discussing the importance of gratitude, mentorship, and early influences that shaped his career. He delves into his academic work, including his dissertation and subsequent publications, emphasizing the core message of biblical theology, which centers on God's glory and salvation through judgment. Dr. Hamilton also highlights his latest book on the literary structure of the Gospel of John, offering insights into the art of writing and the balance between academic and pastoral responsibilities. He provides valuable advice for aspiring writers, encouraging perseverance and the cultivation of a rich intellectual life.Get Hamilton's new book: In the Beginning Was the Word: Finding Meaning in the Literary Structure of the Gospel of John.Buy at WTSBooks and use code: MEDDERS, and get 5% off your purchase.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Gratitude02:42 Writing Journey and Early Influences05:45 First Publications and Academic Contributions08:48 The Core Message of Biblical Theology11:43 Recent Works and Literary Structure of John's Gospel14:32 The Genius of Biblical Authors17:39 Approaches to Writing and Commentary20:42 Balancing Writing with Life Responsibilities23:27 Setting Writing Goals and Expectations27:41 Writing Habits and Routines32:15 The Art of Structuring Content38:48 Perseverance in Writing and Publishing41:03 Rapid Fire Questions

Have you ever felt insecure? Let me ask that another way- Are you human? We all can have insecurities and ways we feel conflicted about ourselves. This Sunday as we continue in our series in the Song of Songs we are going to see a wife feeling insecure and hear her husband speak reassurance into her heart. Through this we are given a picture of Christ and the great love that He has for us. This great love doesn't leave us looking to ourselves, but instead draws us into awe and wonder of the greatness of who He is. In a world full of so much hate, we need to be able to hear this song in our hearts.

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Fear-based talk about demons and spiritual warfare often leads to scrupulosity, anxiety, or even despair. But the mystics of the Catholiv Church saw warfare differently. In the Song of Songs, the Bridegroom warns: “Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom.”In this video, I explore how the foxes reveal the reality of spiritual warfare — not as Hollywood spectacle, but as the subtle work of sin, distraction, and even demons that creep into the vineyard of the soul. And how, through Christ the Gardener, we learn to guard intimacy rather than fight in fear.

most people just don't know what to do with that. But through this intimate love song between a husband and wife, God has profound things to tell us about Himself. The Song of Songs is meant to awaken in us a longing for a love greater than what even the best human romance can offer. The intimacy of Christ that our souls were made to enjoy. Join us as we kick this series off and consider if there might be more to God than you thought possible.Speaker: Pastor Jeff Boettcher

One of the most neglected books of the Bible is the Song of Songs. It is full of sensual imagery, and most people just don't know what to do with that. But through this intimate love song between a husband and wife, God has profound things to tell us about Himself. The Song of Songs is meant to awaken in us a longing for a love greater than what even the best human romance can offer. The intimacy of Christ that our souls were made to enjoy. Join us as we kick this series off and consider if there might be more to God than you thought possible.

Shawn Swinney preaching on Songs 1:1-6 on the 7th of September at our 10:45 am Service.

Luke begins our series with three helpful lenses to view the Song through, followed by an exploration of this week's theme, desire.

May this sung version of the Song of Songs soothe your soul and lead you to the One Whom your heart has been seeking.Learn more about God's divine love song athttps://hopesgarden.com/song-of-songs-scripture-study/

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Join us for our Sunday morning study through Song of Songs.

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Join us for our Sunday morning study through Song of Songs

Join us for our Sunday morning study through Song of Songs

Join us for our Sunday morning study through Song of Songs

Fears can arise and create distance in a marriage. What can we do when love feels lost?

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God's Perspective Of Love Is Commitment From God And Us To Him Song of Songs 6:3 3I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine; he browses among the lilies.

In his latter days, David charges his son Solomon to build the temple for the worship of God, and we get a few new details. First, we learn that the Lord did not allow David to build the temple because his hands had shed so much blood and because he had waged great wars. We also realize that David looked forward to the building of the temple even though he himself couldn't build it, charging his son with the task and spending his own time and resources to create a stockpile for the project. David also assigns duties and tasks for the Levite priests before he dies, paving the way for transition from the tabernacle to the temple once Solomon becomes king.1 Chronicles 20 - 1:13 . 1 Chronicles 21 - 2:59 . 1 Chronicles 22 - 9:12 . 1 Chronicles 23 - 14:08 . Song of Songs 5 - 19:09 . Song of Songs 6 - 22:23 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Rekindling Love (Song of Songs 8:1-14)

In his latter days, David charges his son Solomon to build the temple for the worship of God, and we get a few new details. First, we learn that the Lord did not allow David to build the temple because his hands had shed so much blood and because he had waged great wars. We also realize that David looked forward to the building of the temple even though he himself couldn't build it, charging his son with the task and spending his own time and resources to create a stockpile for the project. David also assigns duties and tasks for the Levite priests before he dies, paving the way for transition from the tabernacle to the temple once Solomon becomes king.1 Chronicles 20 - 1:13 . 1 Chronicles 21 - 2:59 . 1 Chronicles 22 - 9:12 . 1 Chronicles 23 - 14:08 . Song of Songs 5 - 19:09 . Song of Songs 6 - 22:23 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

After staying in the house of Obed-Edom for a while, the ark of the covenant finally comes to Jerusalem with great fanfare. After King David reestablishes the tabernacle, he returns to his own home, a palace made of cedar, and thinks “Why does God dwell in a tent, while I, a mere man, dwell in a palace?” As his wheels begin to spin, he tells Nathan the prophet. Nathan tells David to go for it, but later receives a vision from the Lord. The Lord has never asked a house, but God flips the script and says, “You know what? I'm going to build a house from your family tree. A Son of David will build a house for me that will last forever. 1 Chronicles 15 - 1:14 . 1 Chronicles 16 - 6:02 . 1 Chronicles 17 - 12:38 . 1 Chronicles 18 - 19:07 . 1 Chronicles 19 - 21:46 . Song of Songs 4 - 25:45 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

There's a lot more historical narrative in today's reading, especially when compared to our first three episodes in 1 Chronicles. David becomes king, he intends to reinstitute the proper worship of God at his tabernacle. When the ark of the covenant almost falls in transit, one man reaches out to grab it, which is not permissible by God's law. The Lord strikes him dead, which both angers and terrifies David. Scared to bring it to Jerusalem, he leaves it in Gath, bringing it to Jerusalem at a later date. We'll also hear a few tales of brave men in battle and their legendary accounts of heroism and valor. These men fought alongside David and were there to help him claim kingship over Israel as the Lord had ordained.1 Chronicles 11 - 1:11 . 1 Chronicles 12 - 8:51 . 1 Chronicles 13 - 16:11 . 1 Chronicles 14 - 18:32 . Song of Songs 3 - 21:09 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

We're still working through a list of names, but thankfully things get a little more interesting this week as the lists are broken up by historical accounts and records of what people did and when. As someone who once worked retail and food service, I like the behind-the-scenes look at how the Levites and gatekeepers conducted the daily maintenance of the temple found in today's reading. Later we'll begin The Song of Songs which is about two lovers and their love. It is a book of poetry, symbolism, and innuendo; if you hear something and think, “Does that mean what I think it means?” the answer is probably, “Yup!” 1 Chronicles 8 - 1:10 . 1 Chronicles 9 - 5:07 . 1 Chronicles 10 - 12:27 . Song of Songs 1 - 15:09 . Song of Songs 2 - 18:05 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 22, 2025. The readings are from Song of Songs 3:1-4b, Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 & John 20:1-2, 11-18. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw

Send us a textBrian Simmons returns after facing significant health challenges to share his profound passion for the Song of Songs, revealing why this ancient text remains perhaps the most transformative book in Scripture for understanding God's heart toward us.After surviving heart failure with just 15% heart function, Brian brings renewed perspective on what truly matters - experiencing and sharing divine love. He offers a glimpse into the final stages of completing the Passion Translation, with only five books remaining before the entire Bible is finished in early 2027.The conversation shifts to explore why the Song of Songs was the favorite book of the early church fathers long before the New Testament canon was completed. Rather than viewing it as merely one of Solomon's romantic exploits, Brian unpacks how this poetic masterpiece reveals the divine romance between Christ and His bride.What makes this text exceptionally powerful is how it legitimizes our emotional connection with God. "How can we dare relate to God without our emotion?" Brian asks, challenging religious perspectives that prioritize intellect or behaviour over heart connection. The Song portrays a God who sees us as already beautiful and perfected, even while we still see our flaws - a "divine psychology" where loving affirmation becomes the catalyst for spiritual maturity.This perspective transforms how we view ourselves and others. Brian shares how God challenged him to "overestimate the value of people" - to see them not according to their current state but according to God's perspective. Through personal stories of morning communion rituals and blessing even those who have harmed him, he demonstrates how this "love theology" creates space for authentic relationship rather than religious performance.Curious about discovering your identity as the beloved of God? This conversation invites you to return to this ancient love poem with fresh eyes, allowing its divine romance to transform how you see yourself, others, and the One who pursues us until we surrender to love.https://www.thepassiontranslation.com/author/briansimmons/Support the showwww.greaterthingsinternational.com

The Song of Songs, or Song of Solomon, is an incredibly powerful book. At first glance, one might conclude it's exclusively about the love between a husband and wife. However, the book is concerned with a much more powerful intimacy, that between God and his people. This book has shaped the spiritual writings of some of the greatest saints in Catholic Tradition. Learn to read it as they did, and your life will be changed forever. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "Introducing the Song of Songs" from Dr. Nick's course, "Song of Songs: A Life of Divine Intimacy." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

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Title: Love Is Strong as DeathPreacher: Jim HamiltonSeries: Song of SongsPassage: Song of Songs 8:5-14

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In this episode, we will discuss the books of Proverbs & Song of Songs with questions centered on how we can better appreciate Proverbs and how Song of Songs can be used in ways other than marriage counseling. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Beth Stovell to get your questions answered!   To check out Dr. Stovell's resources mentioned in this episode, visit:   Podcast:https://bridgingtheology.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/3XNrXPn

As mentioned at the beginning of our last episode, we're taking a brief hiatus from the narrative of Solomon to read through Song of Songs. This continues in line with our chronological reading of the Old Testament. The Lord created mankind in his image as male and female, and from the beginning the joys of sex were part of his design for humanity. Speaking of Adam and Eve's union in the Garden of Eden, it says in Genesis 2:24-25 “This is why a man leaves his father and mother and bonds with his wife, and they become one flesh. Both the man and his wife were naked, yet felt no shame.”Song of Songs 5 - 1:02 . Song of Songs 6 - 4:11 . Song of Songs 7 - 7:46 . Song of Songs 8 - 10:07 . Psalm 107 - 13:17 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Why does the most intimate book in the Bible begin with a kiss?In this episode, we explore the Song of Songs through the lens of Catholic bridal mysticism—a love story not just between a Bride and her Beloved, but between your soul and God.We'll walk through the spiritual arc of the Song: longing, absence, union, and the deep healing that comes when we finally stop performing and let ourselves be seen. Expect mystic commentary, reflections on scrupulosity and spiritual dryness, and a reminder that yes—God actually desires you.

How this book made it into the Bible is a mystery.Why it rarely gets a outing in church services us not surprising.;The Song of Songs is steamy stuff, so much so we've had to put an 'explicit content' warning on this episode.Some see the book as a metaphor for God's love for his church, others see a gentleman delighting in the aromatic fruits of a lady's garden as a wholly different kind of metaphor.EnjoyWritten and produced by Chas BayfieldMusic by Michael Auld and Jon Hawkins MusicCover art by Lisa GoffSend any comments or feedback to contact@whollybuyable.com

We're taking a brief hiatus from the narrative of Solomon to read through Song of Songs, which was either written for Solomon or written by Solomon. This is a song about the thrills of love, marriage, and sexual intimacy. In our overly sexualized society, the moral pendulum can sometimes swing to the other side until we wrongly treat sex as something that is to be shunned or ashamed of. God created sex to be enjoyable, exhilarating, and exclusive between a man and a woman in the covenant of marriage. This short book includes a lot of symbolic imagery and innuendo, so if you ever wonder: does that mean what I think it means? The answer is probably, yes!Song of Songs 1 - 1:02 . Song of Songs 2 - 3:59 . Song of Songs 3 - 8:02 . Song of Songs 4 - 10:08 . Psalm 106 - 13:30 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Welcome to another one of our Bible Studies! Today we continue considering the Song of Songs. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcZWAqrGOqUGZv7HHWjwyQ Website: www.messianics.us Bet Yeshurun Assembly, Berkley, Michigan, Oakland County. PayPal donations can be securely made at the bottom of the main page of our website: https://messianics.us

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Title: His Desire Is for MePreacher: Jim HamiltonSeries: Song of SongsPassage: Song of Songs 7:7-8:4

“You have captured my heart, my treasure, my bride. You hold it hostage with one glance of your eyes, with a single jewel of your necklace. Your love delights me, my treasure my bride.” Song of Songs 4:9-10Song of Songs is the last of the Biblical wisdom literature and puts a bow on our time with Solomon. It's a book not commonly taught from because of its intimate nature, but I was grateful to find somebody who is actually currently teaching through this book at his church. Dr. James Hamilton is Professor of Biblical Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the Senior Pastor at Kenwood Baptist Church. In this conversation, Jim and I talk about the rich theological truths of Song of Songs, what we can learn from all of Solomon's writings, the connection between Song of Songs and Genesis, and much more. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by Jason Wieland. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 400 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback).Resources Related to This Episode:https://www.amazon.com/Song-Songs-Biblical-Theological-Christological-Interpretation/dp/1781915601Subscribe to the Doable Discipleship podcast at Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doable-discipleship/id1240966935) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zc9nuwQZOLadbFCZCmZ1V)Related Doable Discipleship Episodes: Navigating the Bible: Ecclesiastes - https://youtu.be/-Wr7LCh8F9ENavigating the Bible: Proverbs - https://youtu.be/DytRT5AsZg8Navigating the Bible: Psalms - https://youtu.be/oZeesooAYUINavigating the Bible: Job - https://youtu.be/14jaf2T1eCQNavigating the Bible: Esther - https://youtu.be/7RZ7ATWQZucNavigating the Bible: Nehemiah - https://youtu.be/Gok4WDgwn5INavigating the Bible: Ezra - https://youtu.be/aBC0nEjYeyoNavigating the Bible: 2 Chronicles - https://youtu.be/OG3rHTgMgEINavigating the Bible: 1 Chronicles - https://youtu.be/lQ_Qc4zbfgANavigating the Bible: 2 Kings - https://youtu.be/04q9gDhBKTkNavigating the Bible: 1 Kings - https://youtu.be/aS-KoeQXl2kNavigating the Bible: 2 Samuel - https://youtu.be/ZbpafGgOW7cNavigating the Bible: 1 Samuel - https://youtu.be/lY8wPElSFMYNavigating the Bible: Rute - https://youtu.be/YaH-t-ZzTaMNavigating the Bible: Judges - https://youtu.be/qNGcOf2o0NUNavigating the Bible: Joshua - https://youtu.be/hF28aThBtFsNavigating the Bible: Deuteronomy - https://youtu.be/HzmNgPOM4zUNavigating the Bible: Numbers - https://youtu.be/H1HO6V9HDxsNavigating the Bible: Leviticus - https://youtu.be/08RhDCXYex4Navigating the Bible: Exodus - https://youtu.be/NB9UTpS1F3MNavigating the Bible: Genesis - https://youtu.be/ddhjMfOoasAInspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Lecture by Prof. Luis M. Girón Negrón (Harvard University), given on April 20, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA