Bible Talk — A podcast by 9Marks & Southern Seminary
A podcast by 9Marks and Southern Seminary, with Alex Duke, Sam Emadi & Jim Hamilton.To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit sbts.edu.
Latest episodes
Nov 1, 2023 • 38min
1 Samuel 26–28: On the Witch of Endor's Surprising Success, the Ghost of Samuel's Final Sermon, and the King of Israel's Meal with the Devil
Alex chats with Jim and Sam about the witch of Endor and the rest of 1 Samuel 26-28.
Oct 25, 2023 • 47min
1 Samuel 25: On a Fake King, a Sinful King, and the Biggest Argument in Bible Talk History (Ep. 95)
In 1 Samuel 25, David is face-to-face with a foolish man who thinks he’s a king. As readers, we’re face-to-face with a vital question: What kind of king will David be?Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss (and have their biggest argument yet!).
Oct 18, 2023 • 41min
1 Samuel 23–24: On that One Time King Saul Walked Down the Aisle and Prayed a Prayer (Ep. 94)
The cat-and-mouse game between David and Saul continues and, in the quiet darkness of a cave in the wilderness, it reaches a shocking climax. We don't get revenge. We get . . . a reunion? In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Samuel 23–24.
Oct 11, 2023 • 46min
1 Samuel 20–22: On the Ethics of Lying While Dodging the King's Spears (Ep. 93)
David's now a fugitive on the run. But he's not alone. He's got the support of his best friend Jonathan. He's gathered to himself Israel's strugglers and stragglers. Oh, and he's also got Goliath's sword.Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss 1 Samuel 20–22.
Oct 4, 2023 • 46min
1 Samuel 18–19: On Affectionate Men, Attempted Murders, and Arranged Marriages (Ep. 92)
The second David kills Goliath, Saul wants to kill David. Why? Because he's a puny, self-righteous man. Thankfully, David has Jonathan on his side to slow down his father's murderous rampages.In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Eamdi about 1 Samuel 18–19.
Sep 27, 2023 • 47min
1 Samuel 17: On Our Everyday Battles and David's Evangelistic Beheading (Ep. 91)
The story of David and Goliath is not giving us a strategy for how we can fight our everyday battles. It's giving us an evangelistic beheading.In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Samuel 17.
Sep 20, 2023 • 35min
1 Samuel 16: On the Ruddy Seed of Judah from the Little Town of Bethlehem (Ep. 90)
In 1 Samuel 16, we finally meet David. He's an afterthought to his father, a caretaker to his father's sheep, and a comforter to the demon-addled king Saul. But to the Lord? He's the King. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
Sep 13, 2023 • 38min
1 Samuel 15: On Some Gilgal Gab about Saul's "Repentance" and the Lord's "Regret" (Ep. 89)
In Samuel 15, the Lord "regrets" and Saul "repents." Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
Sep 6, 2023 • 43min
1 Samuel 13–14: On Israel's Military-Industrial Complex, Saul's Hoarding of AK-47s, and Jonathan's Holy Heroics (Ep. 88)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex, Jim and Sam talk about 1 Samuel 13–14.
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Aug 30, 2023 • 40min
1 Samuel 11–12: On Snake-Man the Thug-Ruler, Samuel's Bummer Farewell Speech, and Learning to Read the Bible With Your Imagination (Ep. 87)
Some people would look at this passage as Saul's "Golden Age." But when you look closer, clearly something else is going on. In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about 1 Samuel 11–12.
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