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The Family of Abraham: Part 31—Pharaoh's Dreams

April 26, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I discuss Genesis 41, Pharaoh's two dreams and Joseph's rise to power in Egypt. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. You can see transcripts of my

The Family of Abraham: Part 30—The Butler and the Baker's Dreams

April 25, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I discuss Genesis 40 and Joseph's interpretation of the butler and baker's dreams. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. You can see transcripts of

Trouble at Timnah (Samson and Judah)

April 24, 2019

Alastair Roberts

A discussion of parallels between Judah's story in Genesis 38 and the story of Samson in Judges 14-16. Thanks to Scott Fairbanks for highlighting some of these and James Bejon for highlighting others.

#12 Genesis, evolution, Adam and Eve and The Fall

April 24, 2019

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Tom Wright joins Justin to answer listener questions on how to interpret the early chapters of Genesis, what he believes about the nature of Adam and Eve, whether suffering and death existed before th

The Family of Abraham: Part 29—Joseph in Potiphar's House

April 23, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I discuss Genesis 39, the story of Joseph in Potiphar's house and Joseph's resistance of Potiphar's wife. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. You

The Family of Abraham: Part 28—Judah and Tamar

April 22, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I discuss Genesis 38 and the story of Judah and Tamar. Within my discussion, I mention the following article by Jeffrey Geoghegan on sheepshearing: https://poj.peeters-leuven.be/content.php?ur

Introducing Jordan Peterson

April 21, 2019

Alastair Roberts

A talk in which I introduce the work of Jordan Peterson, delivered at Christ Church Anglican, South Bend, IN (www.christchurchsb.org) on January 31st, 2019. My blog for my podcasts and videos is foun

Easter as New Birth

April 21, 2019

Alastair Roberts

HAPPY EASTER!! My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. You can see transcripts of my videos here: https://adversariapodcast.com/list-of-videos-and-podcasts/.

Q&A#126 Thinking About My Thinking

April 20, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today's question: "I have really enjoyed following your writing and podcasts for a long time now. I am often amazed by the (real!) connections you see in the text and wonder how exactly you do it. Cou

Jesus in the Lions' Den

April 19, 2019

Alastair Roberts

For Good Friday, I explore some of the parallels between Jesus and Daniel. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. You can see transcripts of my videos here:

The Family of Abraham: Part 27—The Sale of Joseph

April 18, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I discuss the sale of Joseph into Egypt. Within this video, I mention this article by James Hamilton on some of the typological connections of the Joseph narrative: http://equip.sbts.edu/wp-co

The Family of Abraham: Part 26—Edom

April 17, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I discuss Genesis 36 and Edom as Israel's twin. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. You can see transcripts of my videos here: https://adversariap

The Family of Abraham: Part 25—Three Deaths, a Birth, and a Rebellion

April 15, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I discuss Genesis 35, as Jacob journeys southward in stages from Shechem to Hebron. This passage is punctuated by the deaths of Deborah, Rachel, and Isaac, the birth of Benjamin, and the rebell

Jordan Peterson and Evangelical Christianity

April 14, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Jordan Peterson recently spoke at Liberty University (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDepoPl1oEM) and was interviewed afterwards (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afSQZweYDts). Within this video, I gi

Pastor C.R. Wiley on Recovering the Household

April 13, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Pastor C.R. Wiley joins me to discuss practical steps towards the recovery of the household in the modern world. Buy 'Man of the House' here: https://amzn.to/2UPdFOY Keep an eye out for his forthcom

Theopolis Junior Fellows Program

April 12, 2019

Alastair Roberts

For more information on this program and application: https://theopolisinstitute.com/events/in-residence-program/ Since 2013, the Theopolis Institute has been training imaginative, courageous Christ

The Family of Abraham: Part 24—The Abduction of Dinah

April 11, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I discuss the abduction of Dinah in Genesis 34 and the violent response of Levi and Simeon. Within this episode, I mention my article 'The Reopened Wounds of Jacob': https://theopolisinstitute

The Family of Abraham: Part 23—Jacob and Esau Reconciled

April 10, 2019

Alastair Roberts

I discuss Genesis 33 and the reconciliation of Jacob and Esau. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. You can see transcripts of my videos here: https://adv

S2E7 - Synoptic Problem - Concluding Implications [Season Finale]

April 10, 2019

Risen Jesus - Mike Licona

Mike Licona closes out season 2 by discussing important topics that the Synoptic Gospels impact; including inspiration, inerrancy, and undesigned coincidences. The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike L

The Family of Abraham: Part 22—Wrestling With God

April 9, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I discuss Genesis 32, where Jacob prepares to encounter Esau and wrestles with God at the Jabbok. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. You can see

#11 Easter, the resurrection and thoughts on Jordan Peterson

April 9, 2019

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

As Easter approaches Tom answers a variety of listener questions on the Biblical resurrection accounts, the nature of the resurrection body, why Jesus didn’t stay with us, and also shares his thoughts

The Family of Abraham: Part 21—The Flight from Laban and the Stolen Teraphim

April 8, 2019

Alastair Roberts

I discuss Genesis 31, as God appears to Jacob, Jacob flees from the house of Laban, Rachel takes Laban's teraphim, and Laban and Jacob make a covenant. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found her

Q&A#125 Contrasting Complementarian Approaches to Headship

April 7, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today's question: "Could you comment a little on practical differences among complementarians on the notion of headship?" Within this episode, I reference James Davison Hunter's Evangelicalism: The C

Q&A#124 What Does Worldview Thinking Miss?

April 6, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today's question: "You've criticized 'worldview' approaches on a number of occasions. What are some of the things that you think they are missing?" See my recent articles on worldview thinking here (

Q&A#123 Sex Recession?

April 5, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today's question: "Any thoughts on the recent research on decreased rates of sex among under 30s, especially men? I would particularly be interested in any thoughts you might have on what it suggests

The Family of Abraham: Part 20—Mandrakes and Poplar Rods

April 4, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I discuss a couple of the strangest episodes in the story of Genesis: Rachel's request for some of Leah's mandrakes and Jacob's taking of Laban's flocks using—among other things—poplar rods. W

S2E6 - The "Q" Source

April 3, 2019

Risen Jesus - Mike Licona

What is "Q"? Is it a common source of the gospels? It's own gospel? How should we view the other gospels in light of Q? On this episode, Dr. Licona discusses the Q source, it's content, and alternativ

The Family of Abraham: Part 19—Rachel and Leah

April 3, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Jacob encounters Rachel at the well and marries Rachel and Leah. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. You can see transcripts of my videos here: https://a

The Family of Abraham: Part 18—Jacob's Ladder

April 2, 2019

Alastair Roberts

I comment on Genesis 28 and Jacob's Ladder. Within my discussion, I mention Matthieu Pageau's book, The Language of Creation: https://amzn.to/2VdAFE4. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found her

The Family of Abraham: Part 17—The Deception of Isaac

April 1, 2019

Alastair Roberts

I discuss Genesis 27, where Isaac is deceived and Esau loses the blessing to Jacob. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. You can see transcripts of my vid

Q&A#122 More on Election, Predestination, and the Freedom of the Will

March 31, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Follow-up remarks, in response to questions and comments raised by my previous two episodes on election and predestination (https://adversariapodcast.com/2019/03/29/what-does-romans-8-11-teach-about-e

Q&A#121 Free Will

March 30, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today's question: "In your view of human freedom do people ever truly have real multiple options that they chose from or are they always enslaved by their nature to one option and moved toward a good

Q&A#120 What Does Romans 8-11 Teach About Election?

March 29, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today's question: "What is your position on predestination? In particular, how should we understand predestination in Romans 8-11 with its many OT references?" My blog for my podcasts and videos is f

The Family of Abraham: Part 16—Isaac in the Land of the Philistines

March 28, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I discuss Genesis 26, in which Isaac consolidates the legacy of his father, Abraham. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. If you have any question

S2E5 - Markan Priority

March 27, 2019

Risen Jesus - Mike Licona

In a followup to the previous episode's topic, Mike Licona discusses Markan Priority (the counterpoint to Matthean Priority). Why is Markan Priority the prevalent view among scholars and what evidence

The Family of Abraham: Part 15—Abraham Dies and Esau and Jacob are Born

March 27, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I comment on Genesis 25, where we see Abraham's death and the beginning of the great struggle between Esau and Jacob. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcas

#10 Tom answers Personal Qs on favourite preachers, authors and his own faith

March 27, 2019

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Listeners want to know about Tom -  Who are his favourite authors? If he could have dinner with anyone from the 20th Century who would it be? Why is he an Anglican? Has he ever struggled with his own

The Family of Abraham: Part 14—Rebekah, Bride and Matriarch

March 26, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I comment on Genesis 24 and the quest for a bride for Isaac. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. If you have any questions, you can leave them on

The Family of Abraham: Part 13—The Death of Sarah

March 25, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I comment on Genesis 22:20—23:20, concerning the death and burial of Sarah. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. If you have any questions, you ca

Q&A#119 What's the Pastoral Use of Typology?

March 24, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today's question: "I very much appreciate your keen eye for typology and the like. As a pastor, I continually find myself thinking “That’s cool. So what?” I know that’s what many of my parishioners ar

James Bejon on the Book of Judges

March 23, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today, I talk to James Bejon about the book of Judges. You should follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesBejon. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.co

Q&A#119 How To Get Things Done

March 22, 2019

Alastair Roberts

And now for something completely different...! Today's question: "Do you have any productivity advice for someone who struggles to get tasks done?" My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here:

The Family of Abraham: Part 12—The Binding of Isaac

March 21, 2019

Alastair Roberts

I discuss the binding of Isaac in Genesis 22. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. If you have any questions, you can leave them on my Curious Cat accoun

The Family of Abraham: Part 11—Sending Out the Bondwoman

March 20, 2019

Alastair Roberts

In this episode, I discuss the birth of Isaac and the sending out of Hagar and Ishmael. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. If you have any questions, y

S2E4 - Matthean Priority

March 20, 2019

Risen Jesus - Mike Licona

In this episode, Dr. Licona explores the idea of Matthean Priority (the hypothesis that the gospel of Matthew was written first). Who holds this hypothesis and what does it mean for other views on the

The Family of Abraham: Part 10—A Threat to the Seed and the Opening of the Wombs of the Gentiles

March 19, 2019

Alastair Roberts

In this episode of my series on the Family of Abraham, I discuss Abraham's sojourn in Gerar, Abimelech's taking of Sarah, and the opening of the Philistines' wombs. My book, Echoes of Exodus, which e

The Family of Abraham: Part 9—The Destruction of Sodom

March 18, 2019

Alastair Roberts

I discuss the destruction of Sodom and the deliverance of Lot. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. If you have any questions, you can leave them on my C

Q&A#118 Are David's Five Smooth Stones Related to Christ's Five Loaves?

March 18, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Brief follow-up to yesterday's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5PhDuJ10-Q. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. If you have any questions, you ca

Q&A#117 Why Did David Take Five Smooth Stones?

March 17, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today's question: "In your video on numerology, you said that we should pay attention to the presence of very specific numbers in surprising places. One possible example I'd like for you to discuss is

Q&A#116 Numerology

March 16, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today's question: "Can you present some guidelines for a responsible handling of Biblical numerology? Many numerologists go way overboard, and many sober-minded theologians reject its use wholesale. C

Q&A#115 Seventy Times Seven

March 15, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today's question: "Do you know if there is any connection between the “seventy and sevenfold” of Genesis 4:24 and Jesus’ “seventy times seven” in Matt 18:22?" Within this episode, I reference Peter L

The Family of Abraham: Part 8—The Visitation of the Angels

March 14, 2019

Alastair Roberts

I discuss the three visitors to Abraham and Sarah at Mamre and the conversation concerning the destruction of Sodom. My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/.

The Family of Abraham: Part 7—The Covenant of Circumcision

March 13, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Within this episode, I discuss Genesis 17 and the meaning of circumcision. I mention Howard Eilberg-Schwartz's book, 'The Savage in Judaism': https://amzn.to/2HufFVD. My blog for my podcasts and vide

S2E3 - Observations of the Synoptic Problem | Part 2

March 13, 2019

Risen Jesus - Mike Licona

In this episode, Dr. Licona continues discussing some of the observations we see from looking at the writing style of the synoptic gospels (such as editorial fatigue and parenthetical remarks) and how

#9 Old Testament violence, Andy Stanley and Greg Boyd

March 12, 2019

Ask NT Wright Anything - Premier

Tom responds to listener Qs on Andy Stanley ‘unhitching’ Christianity from the Old Testament, the historicity of the Exodus, and the way that Greg Boyd interprets violent portraits of God in ‘The Cruc

The Family of Abraham: Part 6—Hagar and a New Fall

March 12, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Within this video, I explore how the story of Hagar in Genesis 16 is an anticipation of bondage in Egypt and a repetition of the Fall. For more on Exodus themes, see my book Echoes of Exodus: https:/

The Family of Abraham: Part 5—Cutting a Covenant

March 11, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Within this video, I discuss Genesis 15, with God's cutting of a covenant with Abram, an unusual vision, and declaration of the future events of the Exodus. For more on this chapter, read my treatment

Phyllis Chesler, A Politically Incorrect Feminist

March 10, 2019

Alastair Roberts

In this video I discuss Phyllis Chesler's riveting memoir of second wave feminism, A Politically Incorrect Feminist. Buy a copy here: https://amzn.to/2UpP3Je My blog for my podcasts and videos is fou

Q&A#114 Why is the Apostle Peter Called Simon Bar-Jonah?

March 9, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today's question: "I found it odd that Jesus would address Peter as "Simon bar-Jonah" after his declaration of Jesus as the Christ (Matthew 16:17) -- not because it's uncommon for men to be referred t

Why Does The Modern World Care So Much About Equality (and what does Scripture say about it)?

March 8, 2019

Alastair Roberts

Today's question: "Why is equality such an important ideal (given good) in modern society? What are some underlying causes and how does the gospel shed light on this desire?" You can read the Joyce B

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