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Judges Shortcast Part 1: Overview and Lessons from Deborah (week of May 30, second to listen to) May 29, 2022

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In this Shortcast Kerry gives and overview of the lessons to learn from the Book of Judges. Then he looks at the story of Deborah, Barak, and Jael, drawing lessons from their story for our day.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

Jeff Chadwick on the Book of Judges (week of May 30, first to listen to) May 29, 2022

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Kerry interviews Jeff Chadwick, a colleague who has been excavating in Israel for well over 3 decades, and has worked on Philistine sites in which the stories of Samson and Goliath took place. They discuss the applicability of the Book of Judges for our lives today.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music for the podcast.

Tying together Lessons from the Wilderness and Joshua (week of May 23, fourth to listen to) May 22, 2022

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In this shortcast Kerry reviews the challenges the Israelites had in the wilderness and how God overcame those as they entered the Land of Promise. In doing so, he recaps the conquest of the land.

Our gratitude for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our music.

Messages and Meanings from Joshua (week of May 23, third to listen to) May 22, 2022

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Lamar and Kerry talk about the most important messages from the Book of Joshua. There is a surprising amount of important theological meaning in a book that most people think of being about warfare.

Lamar and I referenced some videos I have posted with more details about history and geography and archaeology. These can be found by going to the following website and scrolling to the bottom to find the "Old Testament Video Series" column. https://www.outofthedust.org/old-testament-aids/

Our thanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

From Adam to Joshua, how we got here (week of May 23, second to listen to) May 22, 2022

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Kerry and Lamar give a bird's eye view of the Old Testament so far. As we leave the Torah, or Pentateuch, and enter into the Promised Land, it is worth looking at the big picture. It will help us understand the rest of the Old Testament.

We are grateful for our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and played the music.

George Pierce on Realities of the Entry into the Promised Land (week of May 23, first to listen to) May 22, 2022

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Kerry interviews George Pierce on what we can learn from archaeology about the Israelites coming into the Promised Land. With all of that we can flesh out the stories better.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, to Kaleb Muhlestein for producing the episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing our music.

Sam Millburn about Moses Not Going into the Promised Land (week of May 16, third to listen to) May 15, 2022

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Sam and Kerry explore why Moses couldn't go into the Promised Land, and lessons we can learn from that for our own lives.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to our editor, Kaleb Muhlestein, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the song.

Jenet Erickson Talks about the Covenant in our Lives (week of May 16, second to listen to) May 15, 2022

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In this episode Kerry and Jenet have an open discussion about some elements of the covenant in our lives and how it affects us. They explore how understanding the covenant and God's relationship with us correctly affects the way we view how we approach salvation. Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

The Heart of Deuteronomy and the Covenant (week of May 16, first to listen to) May 15, 2022

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In this shortcast Kerry gives a quick overview of Deuteronomy. Because Deuteronomy is largely about the covenant, Kerry especially explores the most crucial verses in Judaism and in the covenant, and what it means for each covenant holder in their life.

Our gratitude to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.

Keith Wilson, Fiery Serpents, and Our Commute to Be with God (week of May 9, second to listen to) May 10, 2022

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Keith Wilson and Kerry explore the story of the fiery serpents who bit the children of Israel in the wilderness. They discuss the theme in the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon and what it may really have been like and how it applies to us.

Thanks to our sponsor, Lisa Spice, and to Kaleb Muhlestein for editing this episode, and to Rich Nicholls for composing and playing the music.