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| Isaiah 43: On Blind and Deaf Witnesses to God's Glorious Salvation (Ep. 190) | 21 oct. 2026 | 00:46:36 | |
What does it mean that the Lord saves his people "for his own sake"? How can we trust him? How can we know that he loves us? Isaiah 43 raises some soul-stirring questions. In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss. | |||
| From Silence to Sinai: Another Special Episode of Bible Talk (Ep. 189) | 14 oct. 2026 | 00:44:18 | |
In this episode of Bible Talk, Jim and Sam chat with Alex about his new book From Silence to Sinai: A Guided Tour of Exodus. They laugh a lot—sometimes at Alex, sometimes with him. | |||
| A Special Episode about Jim's Transparent Translation of the Psalms (Ep. 188) | 07 oct. 2026 | 00:45:29 | |
In this special episode of Bible Talk, Alex and Sam talk with Jim about his new "transparent" translation of the Psalms. | |||
| Isaiah 42: On the Spirit-Filled Servant Who Calls the World to Sing (Ep. 187) | 30 sept. 2026 | 00:53:19 | |
In this passage, Isaiah starts to describe a "servant" who has a mission for the nations. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 42. | |||
| Isaiah 41: On Jonathan Edwards Predicting the Presidency of Donald Trump (Ep. 186) | 23 sept. 2026 | 00:40:13 | |
In Isaiah 41, the Lord puts the gods of other nations on trial—and then he demolishes their case. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss. | |||
| Isaiah 40: On the Dwindling Window of Youth and the Everlasting Comfort of God (Ep. 185) | 16 sept. 2026 | 00:50:39 | |
Isaiah 40 is a glorious passage. Alex, Jim, and Sam do their best. | |||
| Isaiah 38–39: On the Complex Conclusion of King Hezekiah (Ep. 184) | 09 sept. 2026 | 00:44:54 | |
What should we make of Hezekiah's final act—his sickness, his recovery, his seemingly self-centered prayer at the end? That question may be tougher to answer than you think. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 38–39. | |||
| Isaiah 37: On the Passage that Should Make You Google the Lachish Reliefs (Ep. 183) | 02 sept. 2026 | 00:49:19 | |
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Hezekiah's faith, God's commitment to himself, and Sennacherib's ironic downfall. | |||
| Isaiah 36: On Trusting the Lord and Rebelling Against the World (Ep. 182) | 26 août 2026 | 00:39:18 | |
Bible Talk is back! Our march through Isaiah continues as we enter a new section, in which Assyria's hype-man taunts Israel and tempts them to leave their God. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 36. | |||
| Isaiah 35: On What the World Will Be Like When Sin and Suffering Cease (Ep. 181) | 10 juin 2026 | 00:37:27 | |
The last episode before summer break ends on a high note. If Isaiah 34 depicts a world overrun by the sin's curse, then Isaiah 35 depicts a world overrun by salvation's joy. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss. | |||
| Isaiah 34: On What the World Would Be Like if God Left Us Alone (Ep. 180) | 03 juin 2026 | 00:36:01 | |
Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if God left us alone after Genesis 3? That's kind of what Isaiah 34 is like. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
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| Isaiah 33: On Governments of Angels and Streams of Structureless Consciousness (Ep. 179) | 27 mai 2026 | 00:39:23 | |
This episode touches on a lot: the founding of America and its separation of powers, whether Isaiah writes like William Faulkner, and how the world will end. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 33.
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| Isaiah 31–32: On the Meaningful Difference between Jim's "Very Good" and "You're Exactly Right" (Ep. 178) | 20 mai 2026 | 00:38:49 | |
In Isaiah 31–32, we get a great example of the "dual lenses" through which Isaiah sees God's work in the future. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
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| Isaiah 30: On High-School Bible Studies & Forks in the Road (Ep. 177) | 13 mai 2026 | 00:49:10 | |
Isaiah 30 offers glimpses of both Israel's near future and eternal future. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss this fascinating passage.
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| Isaiah 29: On Divine Deliverance from A to Z, From Ariel to Zion (Ep. 176) | 06 mai 2026 | 00:37:13 | |
Isaiah 29 offers a play-by-play of what we see in the Gospels—from the miraculous to the call to the meek and the poor. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
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| Isaiah 28: On Judgment and Gibberish (Ep. 175) | 29 avr. 2026 | 00:42:23 | |
We're covering similar terrain in Isaiah 28, which raises an important question: What do you do when you come across seemingly repetitive segments of Scripture? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
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| Isaiah 27: On the Blood of the Leviathan and the Fruit of Forgiveness (Ep. 174) | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:33:09 | |
This passage has everything: dying dragons, a world covered in the fruit of forgiveness, and a surprising trumpet blast. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 27.
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| Isaiah 26: On A Bunch of Load-Bearing, Poetic Metaphors that Point to Being Born Again, Again (Ep. 173) | 15 avr. 2026 | 00:50:04 | |
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 26, a dense, metaphor-laden passage that cranes its neck to the glorious future that awaits all those who trust in the LORD.
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| Isaiah 25–26: On God Swallowing Up Death Forever (Ep. 172) | 08 avr. 2026 | 00:44:29 | |
The judgment of the whole earth (Isaiah 24) gives way to the hope of the whole earth: a God-initiated resurrection. In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 25–26.
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| Isaiah 24: On the Escalating, Eschatological, All-Encompassing End of Everything (Ep. 171) | 01 avr. 2026 | 00:29:58 | |
In this passage, the scope widens as the destruction of particular nations gives way to the destruction of the world. Alex, Jim, and Sam talk about Isaiah 24.
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| 1 Peter 5:1-5: On Job Descriptions and Dispositions (A Bonus Episode) | 25 mars 2026 | 00:45:44 | |
In this bonus episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about 1 Peter 5:1–5. They focus on a pastor's job description and disposition. Who knew these guys talked about the New Testament, too!?
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| Isaiah 23: On Bitcoin's Nadir and the Inevitable Futility of Living for Money (Ep. 170) | 18 mars 2026 | 00:32:03 | |
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about the oracle against Tyre in Isaiah 23. This passage teaches us, among other things, why it's stupid to put our hope in money.
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| Isaiah 22: On the Valley of Vision—Not the Devotional, but the Destruction (Ep. 169) | 04 mars 2026 | 00:29:54 | |
After several chapters of judgment against the nations, the scope of God's judgment now zeroes in on Judah. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 22.
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| Isaiah 21: On the Judgment Against Babylon and a Truman Capote Conspiracy Theory (Ep. 168) | 25 févr. 2026 | 00:22:20 | |
This episode of Bible Talk walks through Isaiah 21, which features an enigmatic, yet grand prophecy on the coming judgment of Babylon. Watch as Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
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| Isaiah 19–20: On the Egyptian Exodus and the Glorious Task of Global Missions (Ep. 167) | 18 févr. 2026 | 00:47:58 | |
One of the clearest motivators for global missions can be found, believe it or not, right here amidst oracles of judgment against disobedient nations. This passage is glorious. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 19–20.
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| Isaiah 17–18: On Paper Tigers and Saving Signals (Ep. 166) | 11 févr. 2026 | 00:36:10 | |
After our holiday hiatus, Bible Talk is back! In this episode, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 17–18, which includes the LORD's oracle against Damascus and Cush. | |||
| Isaiah 15–16: On Moab’s Decision between the Lion and the Lamb (Ep. 165) | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:36:50 | |
Isaiah 15–16: On Moab’s Decision between the Lion and the Lamb
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| Isaiah 13–14: On Judgment for Babylon and Assyria and Jubilation for Israel (Ep. 164) | 03 déc. 2025 | 00:45:46 | |
This chapter marks a transition, as the prophet shifts his attention from Israel to the nations. The Lord has sworn to judge the nations for their unbelief. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 13–14.
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| Isaiah 12: On Enjoying Your Broccolini as You Read the Bible (Ep. 163) | 19 nov. 2025 | 00:33:29 | |
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about this small, but action chapter: Isaiah 12.
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| Isaiah 11: On the Malevolent, Predatory Instincts of Carnivorous Animals & the Coming Messiah (Ep. 162) | 12 nov. 2025 | 00:47:27 | |
Isaiah 11 is a marvelous passage about the coming messiah, and all the blessings that he will bring to his people. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
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| Isaiah 10: On the Nation-Humbling, Axe-Wielding Sovereignty of God (Ep. 161) | 05 nov. 2025 | 00:40:35 | |
In Isaiah 10, there's an axe of judgment wielded against a "godless nation." That axe is Assyria; the godless nation is Judah. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
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| Isaiah 9: On the Third Baby in Isaiah's Baby Trilogy—Who Will Deliver God's People from Exile (Ep. 160) | 29 oct. 2025 | 00:45:50 | |
We've all read this passage at Christmas Eve services. It's a dark, enigmatic passage—and then the promise of God-with-us breaks through. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 9.
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| Isaiah 8: On the Coming Assyrian Invasion, From the Safety of Boynton Beach (Ep. 159) | 22 oct. 2025 | 00:50:05 | |
In this special episode of Bible Talk, recorded in at the recent Promised and Fulfilled Conference, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 8. Judgment is coming, says the LORD, but there is a way out. You can watch the talks from the Promised and Fulfilled Conference here. | |||
| Isaiah 7: On a Perplexing, Perspicuous, Christmas-Canceling Passage (EP. 158) | 15 oct. 2025 | 00:42:44 | |
Isaiah 7 is well-known for its prophecy about a "virgin who will conceive." Well, who exactly is Isaiah talking about? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
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| Isaiah 6: On Isaiah's Burning Bush Moment and Difficult Job Description (Ep. 157) | 08 oct. 2025 | 00:34:22 | |
In Isaiah 6, the prophet sees the Lord and learns his mission. It's a difficult one: "Preach to a bunch of people who won't listen to you. In fact, your preaching will harden them further." Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 6. | |||
| Isaiah 5: On the Parable of a Vineyard and a Reprehensible Joel Osteen Sermon (Ep. 156) | 01 oct. 2025 | 00:46:13 | |
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 5, a sobering passage about God’s judgment.
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| Isaiah 3–4: On Oppressive Baby Princes, Arboreal Imagery, and Irreligiously Esteemed Beauty (Ep. 155) | 24 sept. 2025 | 00:52:35 | |
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 3–4, a poignant passage about—what else?—God's glory in salvation through judgment.
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| Isaiah 2: On the Nations Streaming, Swords Disappearing, and Sparks Flying (Ep. 154) | 17 sept. 2025 | 00:53:22 | |
In Isaiah 2, Isaiah envisions a glorious future where all the nations stream to worship the Lord and all their inhabitants lay down their weapons forever. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss and, for the first time in a while, disagree.
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| Isaiah 1: On Israel Becoming Like Sodom and Gomorrah and the LORD’s Gracious Invitation (Ep. 153) | 10 sept. 2025 | 00:58:48 | |
We’ve started a new book: Isaiah. In Isaiah 1, the prophet explains Israel’s heart problem, and what they need to do—or believe!—in order to fix it. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
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| On Rules for Reading the Prophets, None of Which Jim Likes (Ep. 152) | 03 sept. 2025 | 00:47:50 | |
After a summer delay, Bible Talk is back! And we’re switching genres . . . or do genres even exist? Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss “rules” for reading prophetic literature. (Spoiler: Jim doesn’t like the rules.)
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| In the Beginning Was the Word: A Bonus Bible Talk Episode | 13 août 2025 | 00:29:40 | |
In this special episode, Alex and Sam talk to Jim about his new book on John’s Gospel. Bible Talk is brought to you by 9Marks and Southern Seminary. To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit https://www.sbts.edu | |||
| 2 Kings 23:31-25:30: On the Plane Finally Crashing and a Little Ray of Sunshine (Ep. 151) | 25 juin 2025 | 00:56:00 | |
We've finally arrived at the end of 2 Kings. Judah is ransacked by Babylon, and the people are funneling back to Egypt of all places. They have no king. And yet . . . is there reason for hope? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss. | |||
| 2 Kings 23:1–30: On King Josiah, the Temple Builder Who Wasn’t Good Enough (Ep. 150) | 18 juin 2025 | 00:43:10 | |
In 2 Kings 23, King Josiah is on the warpath against wickedness. He’s a great king, perhaps the best in Israel’s history. And yet, he still wasn’t good enough. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss. | |||
| 2 Kings 22: On the Unsung Heroes of Hilkiah, Shaphan, and Huldah (Ep. 149) | 14 mai 2025 | 00:32:38 | |
The closing chapters of 2 Kings have been dark. And then, out of nowhere, King Josiah and a few unsung heroes show up and lead Judah back to God. But it's too late . . . right? Jim, Alex, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 22. | |||
| 2 Kings 21: On Manasseh, the Temple Blasphemer Who Should Have Been the Temple Builder ( Ep. 148) | 07 mai 2025 | 00:22:12 | |
As Judah continues its descent toward destruction, we meet Manasseh. He's a terrible, wicked, awful king. He should be building the temple, but instead he's blaspheming it. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 21.
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| 2 Kings 20: On Hezekiah's Final Failure, Which Makes Us Long for What Only Jesus Can Bring (Ep. 147) | 30 avr. 2025 | 00:40:11 | |
In 2 Kings 20, we come across the sad final chapter of Hezekiah's reign. What started out so well ends so poorly. What can we learn from this? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
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| From Eden to Egypt: A Special Bible Talk Episode | 23 avr. 2025 | 00:21:11 | |
In this special episode of Bible Talk, Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi interview Alex Duke about From Eden to Egypt, a book about Genesis “for normal people.” From Eden to Egypt, by Alex Duke | |||
| 2 Kings 19: On the Juiced-Up Diatribe and Just Demise of Assyria’s King Sennacherib (Ep. 146) | 16 avr. 2025 | 00:37:35 | |
In 2 Kings 19, King Sennacherib of Assyria offers a juiced-up diatribe about his own accomplishments. And then the Lord speaks up and gets to work. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 19. | |||
| 2 Kings 18: On Not Making Deals with the Mafia or Darth Vader (Ep. 145) | 09 avr. 2025 | 00:46:06 | |
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex, Jim, and Adam discuss 2 Kings 18, which features the surprisingly hopeful opening overture of Judah’s final act.
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| 2 Kings 17: On Israel’s Obituary and the Danger of Not Believing the Lord’s Warnings (Ep. 144) | 02 avr. 2025 | 00:38:41 | |
In this episode, the author of Kings writes a theologically informed obituary for the nation of Israel. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss 2 Kings 17.
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