Tim Mackie

Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 2m

The Wilderness E9 — After Jesus’ baptism, the Holy Spirit leads him into the wilderness to be tested for 40 days. The exodus generation spent 40 years in the wilderness, so we’d be right to expect parallels with their experience. But why does Jesus need to go through this wilderness test? And what does it mean for his followers? In this episode, Jon and Tim look at Jesus’ three wilderness tests, discovering the long-awaited faithful human who is ready to enter the garden land. CHAPTERS Recap of Theme and Setup for Jesus in the Wilderness (0:00-16:59) Final Thoughts on Baptism and Intro to Wilderness Tests (16:59-39:29) Jesus’ Wilderness Tests (39:29-1:01:46) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES Jesus on the Mountain: A Study in Matthean Theology by Terence Donaldson The Gospel according to Matthew: A Commentary by Matthias Konradt You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Heaven Is Home” by Lofi Sunday, Zairis TéJion “Fellowship” by Lofi Sunday, Cassidy Godwin BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 20, 2025 • 51 min

The Wilderness E8 –– In the Bible, God often turns wilderness wanderings into times of testing, purification, and preparation for returning to the garden land. The tragedy of the Hebrew Bible, however, is that when people do return to the garden, they keep following their own distorted wisdom and desires. This is why the beginning of every gospel account features a wild prophet named John, who is out in the wilderness by the Jordan River, preaching a baptism of repentance. It’s a symbolic reenactment of when God purified the exodus generation through the deadly chaos waters and treacherous desert. But then Jesus approaches John, also asking to be baptized. Why? In this episode, Jon and Tim unpack the background and ministry of John the Baptizer and how Jesus’ baptism connects to his larger Kingdom mission. CHAPTERS Recap of Theme and Setup for John the Baptizer (0:00-15:53) John’s Background and Words to the Pharisees (15:53-38:03) Why Jesus Participates in a Baptism of Repentance (38:03-44:47) The Heavenly Announcement After Jesus’ Baptism (44:47-51:33) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English , translated by Geza Vermes You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Lunch Break ft. Abstractv” by Lofi Sunday “Old Record” by Lofi Sunday, Marc Vanparla BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 13, 2025 • 50 min

The Wilderness E7 — By the time we get to the Prophets in the Hebrew Bible, the meaning of the wilderness is well established. It’s a desolate, dangerous place where humans can’t survive. And it’s a place where God meets with his people to reform their character and deepen their trust in him. But Israel’s prophets remix the meaning and imagery of the wilderness in surprising ways that prepare us for the story of Jesus. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the wilderness in Hosea, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, discovering unique portraits of a prison, romance, tragedy, and promise of a new heart. CHAPTERS Recap of the Theme and Setup for the Prophets (0:00-16:07) Hosea’s Wilderness as Containment and Reformation (16:07-27:40) Jeremiah’s Romance and Ezekiel’s Tragedy in the Wilderness (27:40-49:58) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Purple Clouds ft. Marc Vanparla” by Lofi Sunday “Selah ft. Bobcat” by Lofi Sunday BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 5m

The Wilderness E6 — In the Genesis and Exodus wilderness stories, God is present with his people, testing them and teaching them to listen to his voice. Most of the people fail to trust God there, but finally, in 1 Samuel, we meet a character who can succeed in the desolate place, David. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore David’s wilderness stories in 1 Samuel 24-26, finding a human who will trust God for provision and listen to his voice. CHAPTERS Recap of the Theme and Setup for David (0:00-17:00) David’s Successes and Tests in the Wilderness (17:00-32:00) David’s Test With Nabal and Abigail (32:00-43:58) Abigail Saves the Day (43:58-1:05:12) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript. REFERENCED RESOURCES You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Walk In The City ft. Me & The Boys” by Lofi Sunday “Redeemables” by Lofi Sunday, Yoni Charis “Peace With You ft. Oly.Lo” by Lofi Sunday BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 5m

The Wilderness E5 — After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, Moses and the second generation of Israelites stand at the border of the promised land. What does Moses say about the purpose of their time in the wilderness, and what do they need to remember about it when they’re in the garden land? In this episode, Jon and Tim look at Deuteronomy 8 and the hard lessons of the wilderness that can help the people flourish in the promised land. CHAPTERS Summary and Recap of Theme (0:00-11:26) Why Adam and Eve Can’t Stay in the Garden (11:26-23:07) The Purpose of 40 Years in the Wilderness (23:07-41:58) The Wilderness Is the Truth (41:58-1:05:28) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES In chapter 2, Jon and Tim discuss the Divine Council and Genesis 3:22. For more on this topic, check out our God and Spiritual Beings series . A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken In chapter 3, Tim references our Deuteronomy Scroll series . You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Coffee Under The Palm Tree” by Lofi Sunday, Zairis TéJion “Gentle Lamb” by Lofi Sunday, Yoni Charis “Pleasant Places” by Lofi Sunday, Yoni Charis BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 2m

The Wilderness E4 — After God delivers the Israelites out of Egypt, he tells Moses to lead them to the promised land—through the wilderness. This is perplexing because a much shorter, safer route existed along the coast. So why does God lead his people along the longer, harder way? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore Israel’s wilderness tests, reflecting on God’s plan to create a new people through a relationship of radical trust and dependence. CHAPTERS Recap and Setup for the Israelites in the Wilderness (0:00-10:05) God’s Intentional Path Into the Wilderness (10:05-27:11) Three Wilderness Tests in Exodus (27:11-47:28) Seven Wilderness Tests in Numbers (47:28-1:02:23) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript. REFERENCED RESOURCES You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Blue Sky ft. TBabz” by Lofi Sunday “Mist Of Blessing ft. Marc Vanparla” by Lofi Sunday “Chilling In London” by Lofi Sunday, Just Derrick BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 8m

The Wilderness E3 — In the Bible, the wilderness is a hostile, dangerous place where humans can’t survive. Because of this, the wilderness also reminds us that we all live on the precipice of life and death, and our survival depends on the one who is greater than us. The Bible’s earliest wilderness stories depict humans finding themselves in this setting due to their own foolish choices or the foolish choices of others. In this episode, Jon and Tim look at the wilderness stories of Adam and Eve, Hagar, and Moses, highlighting how God responds with surprising compassion. CHAPTERS Recap and Setup for Today’s Stories (0:00-11:36) Adam and Eve Exiled Into the Wilderness (11:36-20:31) Hagar Flees From Abraham and Sarah Into the Wilderness (20:31-45:13) Moses Flees From Pharaoh Into the Wilderness (45:13-1:08:15) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript. REFERENCED RESOURCES Tim references an episode from The Exodus Way series about Abraham and Hagar. You can find that episode here: How Did Israel End Up in Egypt? For more on the seven women in Exodus, check out our Scholarship Team’s article, “ 7 Powerful Women in the Bible Who Help Rescue God's People .” You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Beach Chilling” by Lofi Sunday, Just Derrick “Blissful Thoughts ft. TBabz” by Lofi Sunday “Grey ft. PAINT WITH SOUND.” by Lofi Sunday BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 8, 2025 • 58 min

The Wilderness E2 — In the Bible, the wilderness is an uninhabitable, hostile place for human life. And in the creation narratives of Genesis 1 and 2, the wilderness symbolically represents the chaos of a pre-creation state. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the wilderness language in the creation narrative and how it contrasts with Eden, God’s oasis of beauty, order, and abundance. CHAPTERS Recap on the Meaning of the Wilderness (0:00-9:16) Pre-Creation Wilderness and the Eden Oasis (9:16-40:27) Wilderness and Eden Imagery in the Prophets (40:27-57:32) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . SHOW MUSIC “Break Bread” by Lofi Sunday, Oly.Lo “Refuge ft. Just Derrick” by Lofi Sunday BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 1, 2025 • 47 min

The Wilderness E1 — This year, we are looking at themes that play a prominent role in the Exodus story. And today, we’re starting a new series on the theme of the wilderness. The wilderness is a setting that shows up constantly in the Bible, and it mainly represents a hostile, barren place where humans can’t survive. So why does God repeatedly lead his people through it? In this episode, Jon and Tim introduce the theme and discuss how the biblical authors portray the wilderness as a place of testing, character formation, and even an Eden-like refuge. CHAPTERS The Breadth and Meaning of the Wilderness in the Bible (0:00-12:30) A Place Hostile for Human Life (12:30-30:35) A Place of Testing and Refuge (30:35-47:09) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES Tim alludes to this past episode about the function of settings in the Bible: Setting in Biblical Narrative from our How to Read the Bible series. Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . SHOW MUSIC “Pearly Gates ft. Isaac Wheadon” by Lofi Sunday “Sunrise ft. Jk Beatbook” by Lofi Sunday BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 25, 2025 • 55 min

Redemption Q+R (E12) — Is deliverance from evil spirits a redemption from the evil one over to God’s possession? Was God demanding a redemption payment through Jesus’ death? And are salvation and redemption basically the same thing? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from our Redemption series. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributions to this episode! View all of our resources for Redemption → CHAPTERS Revisiting the Conversation of Redemption and Tackling Your Questions! (0:00-2:50) How does payment relate to redemption, and why does God demand a payment? (2:50-24:15) Why did Jesus’ death have to be such an awful, gruesome crucifixion? (24:15-36:12) When Jesus delivers a person possessed by an evil spirit, is this a redemption from the evil one over to God’s possession? (36:12-42:50) What does it mean to be saved, and is it the same as redemption? (42:50-55:09) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES When discussing Jesus’ redemption of people possessed by evil spirits, Tim references episode 7 of this series: How Does Jesus Redeem People? You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC BibleProject theme song by TENTS  SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 18, 2025 • 50 min

Redemption Hyperlink Episode (E11) — There are so many themes in the Bible, from redemption to exile, to mountains and cities. In every series, we attempt to isolate and study one biblical theme. But it’s important to remember that biblical themes are woven together throughout the Bible like instruments in a symphony. Today in this hyperlink episode, we’ll listen to clips from previous podcast series where the theme of redemption also came up in Jon and Tim’s conversations. View all of our resources for Redemption → CHAPTERS   Redemption and the Day of Atonement (0:00-30:24) Redeeming the Time (30:24-38:20) Redemption From the Grave (38:20-50:24) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES Clip 1 is from “ What Is the Day of Atonement? ,” episode 6 in our 2022 series, Leviticus Scroll. The Mythic Mind by Nicolas Wyatt Sin, Impurity, Sacrifice, Atonement: The Priestly Conceptions by Jay Sklar Cult and Character: Purification Offerings, Day of Atonement, and Theodicy by Roy Gane Clip 2 is from “ Poetry Q+R ,” episode 22 in our 2018 series How To Read the Bible. Clip 3 is from “ What Happens After We Die? ,” episode 3 in our 2017 series, Nephesh / Soul. Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church by N.T. Wright You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Eucalyptus ft. Eluzai” by Lofi Sunday “Solace ft. ahmo” by Lofi Sunday BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 11, 2025 • 55 min

Redemption E10 — We’ve made it to the end of our series on redemption, where we’ll look at two last examples of redemption in the New Testament. When Jesus redeemed us from sin and death, did he pay a redemption price, and how does his redemption relate to the Torah’s sacrificial system? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore 1 Peter 1 and Hebrews 9, which connect Jesus’ redemption to sacrifices at the center of Passover and the Day of Atonement.  CHAPTERS Series Recap of Redemption (0:00-18:04) Redeemed by the Blood in 1 Peter 1 (18:04-32:46) An Eternal Redemption in Hebrews 9 (32:46-55:27) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES Check out our Leviticus Scroll series. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Enveloped In Love” by Lofi Sunday, Yoni Charis “Faith (Mustard Seed)” by Lofi Sunday, Zairis TéJion BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 4, 2025 • 50 min

Redemption E9 — So far in the series, we’ve been talking about how redemption means being reclaimed—freed from slavery and returned to where we belong. But what are we enslaved to, and how does Jesus set us free? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore Romans 8 and Hebrews 2 to trace how Jesus enters our suffering and overcomes death to bring us back to life. CHAPTERS Recap and Setup for Romans 8 (0:00-21:57) The Redemption of Creation in Romans 8 (21:57-33:41) Jesus’ Identification With Us in Hebrews 2 (33:41-49:41) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES Deification through the Cross: An Eastern Christian Theology of Salvation by Khaled Anatolios “For that which He has not assumed He has not healed.” Quote from Gregory of Nazianzus in his “ Epistle 101 to Cledonius the Priest Against Apollinarius .” “He became what we are so that we might become what he is.” Quote often attributed to Athanasius of Alexandria. It captures his thoughts in his larger work On the Incarnation .  The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Cherish ft. PAINT WITH SOUND.” by Lofi Sunday “I See You” by Lofi Sunday, Marc Vanparla BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 28, 2025 • 59 min

Redemption E8 — Both in his public ministry and sacrificial death, Jesus redeems people from humanity’s cosmic “pharaohs,” the Satan , sin, and death. Jesus’ miracles show more clearly how this redemption works, but he says very little about how his death serves as a redemption. In fact, the most substantial thing we get is his symbolic body and blood language during the Last Supper Passover meal. And even this still feels cryptic! Later in the New Testament, one writer offers much more explanation on how Jesus’ death works to redeem people. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the letter to the Romans, where the Apostle Paul crafts a detailed explanation of how Jesus joins with us in death to transfer us from the domain of death into his Kingdom of life. CHAPTERS Recap and Setup for the Apostle Paul (0:00-15:09) Paul’s Condensed Redemption Story (15:09-22:03) A Gift of Redemption in Romans 3 (22:03-44:21) The Transfer from Death to Life in Romans 6 (44:21-58:34) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Mist Of Blessing ft. Marc Vanparla” by Lofi Sunday “Picnic ft. dannyfreeman” by Lofi Sunday “Snowflake” by Lofi Sunday, Asaph's Arrows BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 21, 2025 • 51 min

Redemption E7 — When murmurs about the birth of the Messiah began spreading, 1st-century Jewish people already had very specific expectations of what his redemption would look like. He was to be a new Moses who would overthrow Rome, enabling them to live freely in the land. But even after Jesus’ resurrection, none of that had happened. So what kind of redemption did Jesus actually accomplish? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the theme of redemption in the Gospel of Luke, uncovering ways that Jesus’ mission aligned with, subverted, and transcended Israel’s expectations. CHAPTERS Setup for Redemption in Luke (00:00-5:39) Redemption at the Beginning and End of Luke (5:39-24:15) The Cosmic Jubilee Has Arrived (24:15-30:53) Cosmic Redemption from Sin, Death, and the Satan (30:53-50:41) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Mist of Blessing ft. Marc Vanparla” by Lofi Sunday “Picnic ft. dannyfreeman” by Lofi Sunday “Snowflake” by Lofi Sunday, Asaph's Arrows BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 14, 2025 • 49 min

Redemption E6 — In the book of Psalms, the Hebrew words for “redemption” are often used to simply mean save, rescue, or release. This is especially true in the psalms of King David, who was never a slave but regularly used redemption language to speak of trials with his enemies. As the collection of psalms grew and shifted over many centuries, David’s personal longings for redemption came to represent something much bigger. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the themes of personal, communal, and cosmic redemption in Psalms. CHAPTERS Recap and Intro to Redemption in the Psalms (0:00-12:54) David’s Use of “Redeem” (12:54-34:28) Redemption From the Grave (34:28-48:30) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript. REFERENCED RESOURCES You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Just Truth” by Lofi Sunday, Yoni Charis “The Kingdom” by Lofi Sunday, Marc Vanparla BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 7, 2025 • 41 min

Redemption E5 — For many centuries, ancient Israel lived in the land of promise but consistently broke their covenant with Yahweh. The prophet Isaiah warned the people that their corruption and idolatry would lead them back into slavery—not to Egypt but to the empires of Assyria and Babylon. After these two exiles happen, the prophecies in the book of Isaiah shift surprisingly from correction and warning to comfort and hope. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore Isaiah 40-66. These chapters contain a higher density of the word “redemption” than any other part of the Hebrew Bible. CHAPTERS Recap and Setup for Isaiah 40-66 (0:00-7:38) Comfort From Yahweh the Redeemer (7:38-25:33) The Redeemer of Vulnerable Israel (25:33-41:02) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Forgotten Dreams” by Aves “Hilltops ft. JK Beatbrook” Lofi Sunday BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 3m

How the Bible Was Formed Q+R (E5) — What is the relationship between the written word of the Bible and Jesus as the Word at the beginning of creation? How do we reconcile the Bible’s editing process with Scriptures that forbid adding or taking away from God’s word? And what should we do with other writings that closely followed the New Testament? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from our How the Bible Was Formed series. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributions to this episode! CHAPTERS Intro (0:00-1:16) Do you have any new learnings or discoveries since the Making of the Bible series? (1:16-7:45) Does the Bible being written by humans, but inspired by God, change its reliability? (7:45-17:07) What is the relationship between the written word of the Bible and Jesus as the Word at creation? (17:07-31:00) How do you reconcile humans editing the Bible during its development with Scriptures that command not to add to or take away from God's Word? (31:00-42:18) What should we do with other writings that closely followed the New Testament? (42:18-1:00:46) Outro (1:00:46-1:02:52) REFERENCED RESOURCES The first question references the Making of the Bible series from Tim’s podcast Exploring My Strange Bible . The Journey from Texts to Translations: The Origin and Development of the Bible by Paul D. Wegner The Apostolic Fathers in English by Michael W. Holmes New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 1: More Noncanonical Scriptures , edited by Tony Burke The Apocryphal New Testament , edited by J. K. Elliott Check out our newly released video series, The Deuterocanon / Apocrypha . You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC BibleProject theme song by TENTS  SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who edited today’s episode and also provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 5m

Redemption E4 — During a dark time in ancient Israel, idolatry, injustice, and death ruled the land and its people. In the midst of a famine, a destitute widow tragically loses her husband and adult sons and is left alone with her immigrant daughter-in-law. It’s a horrible situation, but God uses the faithful, loving, and generous acts of ordinary community members to redeem the widow’s story. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the cosmic redemption playing out in the short but profound story of Ruth. CHAPTERS Recap and Setup for Ruth (0:00-13:37) A Story Opening in Tragedy (13:37-27:26) In Comes the Redeemer (27:26-38:18) The Redeemer Redeems (38:18-53:43) Ordinary Acts of Love as Cosmic Redemption (53:43-1:04:40) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript.  REFERENCED RESOURCES You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC Four songs by Jackie Hill Perry “The Art of Joy” “Suffering Servant” “Ode To Lauryn” “Better” BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 23, 2025 • 47 min

Redemption E3 — So far in this series, we’ve explored the theme of redemption in the Eden story and in several stories in Exodus. In this episode, Jon and Tim look at how redemption language shows up in Torah laws about cities of refuge and unsolved murders, highlighting God’s provision for justice, the role of the blood redeemer, and communal responsibility in ancient Israel. CHAPTERS Recap of Where We’ve Been (0:00-10:50) Cities of Refuge and the “Blood Redeemer” (10:50-21:10) Preventing Bloodshed in the Land (21:10-29:29) A Sacrifice to Redeem a Guilty Community (29:29-47:20)  OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode’s official transcript . REFERENCED RESOURCES You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Hard Times” by Courtland Urbano “Blue Sky” by C y g n “Untitled” by unknown artist BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.