Tim Mackie

Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 7m

What comes to mind when you think of generosity? Is it sharing your money, resources, or even time with others? For the biblical authors, generosity is much more than an act of kindness—it’s a reality woven into the universe, starting with the generous Creator. In this re-released of our 2019 series on generosity, Jon and Tim start by exploring Jesus’ perspective on resources and the Hebrew Bible’s portrayal of God’s gracious abundance. View more resources on our website → Timestamps  Chapter 1: The Theme of Generosity in the Bible (00:00-7:58) Chapter 2: Generosity for the Poor, Anxiety About Life, and Birdwatching (7:58-36:25) Chapter 3: The Story of Generosity in the Hebrew Bible (36:25-53:06) Chapter 4: The Corruption of Abundance (53:06-1:07:04) Referenced Resources You can find our Generosity theme video here . Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music “Conquer” by Beautiful Eulogy “Shot in the Back of the Head” by Moby “Scream Pilots” by Moby “Analogs” by Moby BibleProject theme song by TENTS Show Credits Production of today's episode is by Dan Gummel, producer; Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer and remixed this episode for re-release. 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 23, 2024 • 48 min

Sermon on the Mount E38 – When Jesus finishes the Sermon on the Mount, his first audience responds with astonishment. What will our response be? And where will that response lead us? In this episode, Tim, Jon, Michelle, and members of our audience reflect on their journeys through the sermon. Listen to how meditating on Matthew 5-7 has changed them and how these words of Jesus are guiding them to seek God’s wisdom moving forward.  Timestamps Chapter 1: How Jesus' First Listeners Responded to the Sermon on the Mount (00:00-24:10) Chapter 2: A Lifetime of Meditating (24:10-33:59) Chapter 3: Jon and Tim Share Personal Reflections (33:59-48:02) Referenced Resources Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS “Don’t Be Anxious” by Maddy Belskus Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, and he edited and mixed today’s episode. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. Special thanks to our incredible audience for their thoughtful reflections. 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 16, 2024 • 53 min

Sermon on the Mount E37 –  The final teaching of the Sermon on the Mount addresses the most important aspect of the choice Jesus presents to his listeners. Where does the path that we choose lead us? Jesus describes two builders—a foolish man who builds his house on sand and a wise man who builds his house on rock. When the storm comes, the house on sand is destroyed, while the house on rock remains standing. This seems straightforward, but unpacking the biblical themes of houses, cities, and floodwaters reveals deeper implications for Jesus followers in every generation. Listen in as Tim and Jon conclude their discussion of the sermon by exploring how Jesus' teachings equip us to weather storms outside of Eden, just as Jesus' life ultimately overcame the floodwaters of death. Timestamps Chapter 1: The Simple-Minded (0:00-22:03) Chapter 2: When The Storms Come (22:03-30:50) Chapter 3: Neither Compromise Nor Revolt (30:50-39:53) Chapter 4: If You Live By the Way of Jesus (39:53-53:17) Referenced Resources Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS “Lost Call” by Suuna & tulki “Soulangeana (feat. Dom R)” by Illiterate “Clementine.” by chromo, the dreamer Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. 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 9, 2024 • 44 min

Sermon on the Mount E36 –  In the second part of the final section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus emphasizes the tension present in the choice between two paths. How do we know if someone is leading us toward the path to life, and whose voice should we listen to? Jesus uses the images of a sheep in wolf’s clothing and trees bearing fruit to emphasize the wisdom needed to identify those who truly represent him. In this episode, Tim and Jon wrestle with the challenge of discerning God's words and recognizing the true destination of someone's path, regardless of the direction they claim. Timestamps Chapter 1: How Do You Know The Difference? (00:00-11:11) Chapter 2: Mislabeling Prophets (11:11-28:55) Chapter 3: Should I Be Suspicious? (28:55-43:57) Referenced Resources Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS “Kauai” by Loyae “Meadow Terrain” by Mama Aiuto Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. 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 2, 2024 • 1h 5m

Sermon on the Mount Q+R 4 (E35) – Can Jesus’ riddle about the good eye and the bad eye also apply to Genesis 3? Does the Bible offer conflicting views on the topic of testing? What is the connection between asking God for our daily bread and Jesus calling himself the “Bread of Heaven?” Does God forgive us only after we forgive others? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from episodes 22-28 in the Sermon on the Mount series and share some of the Lord’s Prayer song submissions. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful contributions to this episode! Listen to the rest of the Lord’s Prayer songs on our website → Timestamps  Did Jesus Have Genesis 3 in Mind When He Taught About Good Eyes and Bad Eyes? (00:00-17:45) Does the Bible Contradict Itself When it Comes to God Testing Us? (17:45-45:33) Is Jesus Himself the “Daily Bread” He Tells Us to Pray For? (45:33-56:06) Does God Forgive Us Only After We Forgive Others? (56:06-01:04:42) Referenced Resources Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  “The Lord’s Prayer” by Sean Bullo “MSG on the Ukulele” by Adalia Socha “The Prayer of Jesus” by Chris and Kristen Whiteley Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and also provided our sound design and mix. Tyler Bailey was supervising engineer. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Christopher Maier for his help compiling audience questions. 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 26, 2024 • 45 min

Sermon on the Mount E34 – Jesus closes the Sermon on the Mount by presenting his listeners with a choice, illustrated in three parts. He first describes two gates and two paths. The narrow gate is difficult to enter, but it opens up the way to life. The wide gate is easy to navigate, but it leads to ruin. In this episode, Tim and Jon explore the choice we all must make after listening to Jesus’ words and how the decision to live out our true calling as humans is challenged daily by paths that appear easier. Timestamps Chapter 1: The Wide and Narrow Gates We Walk Through (0:00-12:49) Chapter 2: The Narrow Door (12:49-28:32) Chapter 3: The Few and the Many (28:32-45:16) Referenced Resources Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS “Golden” by Aarigod “Longing” by Chase Mackintosh Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. 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 19, 2024 • 55 min

Sermon on the Mount E33 – The final teaching in the main body of the Sermon on the Mount is commonly known as the Golden Rule: do to others what you would have them do to you. Jesus says that all of the Law and Prophets—everything he has come to fulfill—are contained in this one statement. How? In this episode, Tim and Jon unpack what many consider Jesus’ most famous teaching. Join us as we examine how the Golden Rule fits into the intentional design of the Sermon on the Mount, reinforcing the central theme of how God’s desires reshape our own.  Timestamps Chapter 1: The Golden Rule as a Compass (00:00-9:55) Chapter 2: The Complex Motivation of the Human Heart (9:55-36:21) Chapter 3: Establishing a Heavenly Kingdom (36:21-50:27) Chapter 4: What’s Next? (50:27-55:09) Referenced Resources Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS “Will You Play With Me?” -=by Lalinea “Lakes” by sero “Ecstasy” by MILANO Show Credits Stephanie Tam is the lead producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Tyler Bailey also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. Special thanks to Michael Helmy and to Dan Gummel for supporting and commissioning this episode. 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 12, 2024 • 54 min

Sermon on the Mount E32 – In his fourth teaching on relationships and conflict in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus encourages his listeners to ask God for what they need. Because the three previous teachings don't directly tell us how to respond in specific situations, Jesus emphasizes that the challenges of relationships require wisdom that comes from a deep dependence on God. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss Jesus’ invitation for his followers to relate to God as a loving and generous Father who delights in giving us good gifts. Timestamps Chapter 1: Ask, Seek, Knock (00:00-19:25) Chapter 2: James and the Sermon on the Mount (19:25-34:48) Chapter 3: Connecting My World to the Wisdom of Jesus 9 (34:48-54:24) Referenced Resources Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS “Casette” by Ward Willis “La Verdure” by Makzo, Guillaume Muschalle Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. 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 5, 2024 • 52 min

Sermon on the Mount E31 – Is it possible to evaluate the behavior of others in a healthy way? Jesus offers two parables that illustrate the wisdom needed to evaluate someone else's behavior. The first parable invites us to examine ourselves before others, and the second parable reminds us the necessary discernment for this happens only in a community of faith. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss Jesus’ teachings on how and when to speak into the lives of others. Timestamps Chapter 1: To Judge or Not to Judge (00:00-10:30) Chapter 2: You, Your Brother, and the Speck (10:29-28:17) Chapter 3: Pearls, Pigs, and Dogs (28:17-51:32) Referenced Resources Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS “And that’s okay” by Ian Ewing “Saib” by Porto Leone ft. FloFilz Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. 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 29, 2024 • 48 min

Sermon on the Mount E30 – After the four-part section on our relationship to money, Jesus turns to addressing our relationships with each other. He begins with the command to not judge. But judging can mean condemnation—or it can mean evaluation. So when is it acceptable to judge someone? And what does that mean for how we will be judged? In this episode, Tim and Jon unpack a challenging command that calls for a deep understanding of God’s generosity to compel us to respond generously to each other.  Timestamps Chapter 1: God, Money, and Relationships (00:00-10:47) Chapter 2: Measurements in the Marketplace (10:47-15:43) Chapter 3: Judgement (15:43-28:20) Chapter 4: Sorting The Field (28:20-48:28) Referenced Resources The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In God by Dallas Willard Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS “Vermont Canyon” by Teddy Roxpin & Maximillian “Sundown” by Enough Cereals Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. 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 22, 2024 • 1h 3m

Sermon on the Mount E29 –  In Jesus' fourth and final teaching on money, he offers his listeners an antidote to the worry that accompanies life’s daily troubles. Jesus teaches that the path to a peaceful mindset is found in what we pay attention to or seek. And seeking the Kingdom of the skies leads to trusting in God's abundance. In this episode, Jon, Tim, and Michelle explore how communities who understand God's character can live without worry, knowing that even death does not separate us from God’s generosity. View more resources on our website → Timestamps  Chapter 1: With Your Whole Self (00:00-7:31)  Chapter 2: Live Like the Birds (07:31-14:24)  Chapter 3: A Conversation on Merimnao With Brittany Kim and Stephanie Tam (14:24-22:35) Chapter 4: Even Death Cannot Separate Us From the Generosity of God (22:35-33:37)  Chapter 5: “We Become What We Pay Attention To” with Curt Thompson (33:37-54:05)  Chapter 6: The Highest Values (54:05-57:12)  Chapter 7: The Harmony of the Cosmos (57:12-1:03:17) Referenced Resources Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen  Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices That Can Transform Your Life and Relationships by Curt Thompson, M.D. Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  “Shambles” by When Mountains Move Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS Show Credits Stephanie Tam is the lead producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Tyler Bailey also edited this episode, provided our sound design and mix, and served as supervising engineer. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Brittany Kim and Curt Thompson. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.  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 22, 2024 • 1h 11m

Sermon on the Mount E29 (Studio Conversation) –  In Jesus’ fourth and final teaching on money, he offers his listeners an antidote to the worry that accompanies life’s daily troubles. Jesus teaches that the path to a peaceful mindset is found in what we focus on—or seek. Seeking the Kingdom of the skies leads to investing in what is permanent and trusting in God's abundance. In this uncut episode, join an uninterrupted conversation with Jon and Tim about how understanding God’s character can help us live without worry, knowing that even death does not separate us from God’s generosity. View more resources on our website → Timestamps Chapter 1: With Your Whole Self (00:00-8:00) Chapter 2: Your Heavenly Father Knows Your Needs (8:00-36:37) Chapter 3: Let Tomorrow Worry About Itself (36:37-50:30) Chapter 4: Your Heart’s Treasure (50:30-1:11:04) Referenced Resources Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS “Stay” by Yasper “A Bird in the Rain” by Ariel T & Guillaume Muschalle “Fountain” by Misha & Jussi Halme Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by producer Lindsay Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. 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 15, 2024 • 1h 3m

What does an obedient follower of Jesus do with their money? In this re-release of one of our most popular episodes, Jon and Tim share the story of John Cortinez and Greg Baumer. Ambitious, driven, and financially successful, John and Greg meet in class at Harvard Business School, confident of the plans they have for their lives. But when a class project gives them a vision for how their money could be part of God's Kingdom here on Earth, everything changes.   Timestamps Chapter 1: Are You Telling Me We Don't Have to Tithe? (00:00-10:08) Chapter 2: Meet John and Greg, a Couple of Harvard Grads (10:08-22:41) Chapter 3: The Book Report That Changed Everything (22:41-37:58) Chapter 4: Radical Generosity (37:58-51:48) Chapter 5: The Genesis of Joy (51:48-59:22) Chapter 6: Discovering True Riches (59:22-1:02:41) Referenced Resources Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music “Above a Cloud” by Ian Post “Kalamazoo Kazoo” by Ofer Koren “Wanderlust” by EFGR “Life in Colour” by Flares “Perseus” by Vis Major “New Beginnings” by Greg McKay BibleProject theme song by TENTS Show Credits Jon Collins produced and edited this episode. Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. Dan Gummel served as field recording engineer. Tyler Bailey re-mastered and mixed this episode. Special thanks to Greg Baumer and John Cortinez. 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 8, 2024 • 43 min

Sermon on the Mount E28 – In his third teaching on money, Jesus issues a warning about elevating wealth to the position of God in our lives. To describe wealth, Jesus uses the word “ mammon, ” which can be translated as “the thing in which you trust.” What happens when we put our trust in our wealth? What does Jesus mean by “unrighteous wealth?” And what can it look like to be free from the love of money? In this uncut episode, join Tim and Jon in a long-form dialogue exploring the Parable of the Shrewd Manager and how we can only have one ultimate allegiance—God or money.  Timestamps  Chapter 1: Hate One and Love the Other (00:00-13:44) Chapter 2: What is Mammon? (13:44-20:34) Chapter 3: Wealth and the Dishonest Manager (20:34-42:50) Referenced Resources The New Testament and Rabbinic Judaism (Jordan Lectures) by David Daube Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible by Karel van der Toorn, Bob Becking & Pieter W. van der Horst Jesus, a Jewish Galilean: A New Reading of the Jesus Story by Sean Freyne Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music “Buschwick” by cocabona “Red Gamba” by Lalinea Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today's show. Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. Production of today's episode is by producer Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz; and Colin Wilson, producer. Stephanie Tam is our consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olson also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones. 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 8, 2024 • 1h 1m

Sermon on the Mount E28 – In his third teaching on money, Jesus issues a warning about elevating wealth to the position of God in our lives. To describe wealth, Jesus uses the word “ mammon, ” which can be translated as “the thing in which you trust.” What happens when we put our trust in our wealth? And what can it look like to be free from the love of money? In this episode, Tim and Jon and special guests explore the power we give our possessions and the upside-down wisdom that sharing, not hoarding, gives us the security we’re seeking.  View more resources on our website → Timestamps  Chapter 1: Ultimate Value and Allegiance (0:00-9:32) Chapter 2: What is Mammon? (9:54-15:16) Chapter 3: Unrighteous Mammon (15:16-25:00) Chapter 4: Can Wealth and Justice Coexist? (25:00-39:29) Chapter 5: The Story of Bishop Hannington Bahemuka (39:29-1:01:03) Referenced Resources The New Testament and Rabbinic Judaism (Jordan Lectures) by David Daube Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible by Karel van der Toorn, Bob Becking & Pieter W. van der Horst Jesus, a Jewish Galilean: A New Reading of the Jesus Story by Sean Freyne Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS Show Credits Stephanie Tam is the lead producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Aaron Olsen and Tyler Bailey edited today's episode. Tyler Bailey also provided our sound design and mix and served as supervising engineer. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Bishop Bahemuka Hannington. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.  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 1, 2024 • 39 min

Sermon on the Mount E27 – Jesus continues addressing our relationship to money and possessions with a riddle about the eye being the lamp of the body–a reference to a common cultural metaphor in which “having a bad eye” meant someone was stingy. By saying that the eye is the lamp of the body, Jesus highlights how our relationship to our possessions reflects our true character. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Michelle explore how generosity creates possibility, while clinging tightly to our stuff causes us to lose everything. View more resources on our website → Timestamps  Chapter 1: Lay Up Treasures in Heaven (0:00-6:58) Chapter 2: The Riddle Goes Like This (6:58-25:50) Chapter 3: Light and Dark (25:50-30:14) Chapter 4: The Generous Eye Creates Possibility (30:14-39:08) Referenced Resources Liddell and Scott's Greek-English Lexicon by Henry George Liddell and Robert Scott The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing by Jonathan T. Pennington Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  “Bushwick” by cocabona “The Upper Room” by The Doppelgangaz “Cookie” by Benno Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided our sound design and mix. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.  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 24, 2024 • 57 min

Sermon on the Mount E26 – The third section of the Sermon on the Mount's main body opens with a call to examine how we think about our stuff. Jesus makes it clear that how we relate to our money and possessions reveals how we relate to God and neighbor. He urges his listeners to not store up their treasures here on Earth but in the sky. But what is sky treasure? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Michelle explore the differences between our earthly values and the values of God’s Kingdom in the skies. When we sacrifice our present pleasure and security to better love God and each other, we invest in the coming new creation which contains everything we’ll ever need.  View more resources on our website → Timestamps  Chapter 1: Don’t Store Up Your Treasures (00:00-10:50) Chapter 2: Where Moth and Eater Can Ruin (10:50-22:25) Chapter 3: The Sky Treasure (22:25-34:24) Chapter 4: Attaining Eternal Wealth (34:24-51:03) Chapter 5: Love People and Love God With Your Things (51:03-1:00:17) Referenced Resources A Treasury of Scripture Knowledge by R.A Torrey The Gospel of Matthew (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) by R.T. France Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  “Unknwn” by Masked Man “Let Go (Philanthrope Remix)” by Boukas & A D M B “Hnstly” by Afroham & C y g n “30” by G Mills Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Tyler Bailey was supervising engineer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided our sound design and mix. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.  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 17, 2024 • 54 min

Sermon on the Mount Q+R 3 (E25) – What does Jesus mean when he describes people entering the Kingdom of the skies? Are the promises in the Beatitudes possible now, or do we need to wait for the new creation? How did Jesus respond to other perspectives on how to treat our enemies? How do we reconcile Jesus’ teachings on creative nonviolence with violence in the Old Testament narratives? Why does Jesus tell his followers to be perfect when the Bible repeatedly mentions that all humans fail? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from episodes 15-22 in the Sermon on the Mount series. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful questions! View more resources on our website → Timestamps  Chapter 1: What Do You Have to Do to Enter God’s Kingdom? (0:00-10:07) Chapter 2: Is It Possible to Experience the Kingdom of God Now? (10:07-18:27 Chapter 3: How Do Jesus’ Teachings About Nonviolence Fit With Violence in the Hebrew Bible? (18:27-27:47) Chapter 4: How Should Jesus’ Disciples Advance God’s Kingdom? (27:47-40:46) Chapter 5: Why Does Jesus Tell His Followers to be Perfect When He’s the Only Perfect Human? (40:46-53:32) Referenced Resources The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis Flood and Fury: Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God by Matthew J. Lynch and Helen Paynter The Violence of the Biblical God: Canonical Narrative and Christian Faith by L. Daniel Hawk Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and also provided our sound design and mix. Tyler Bailey was supervising engineer. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Christopher Maier compiles our audience questions. 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 10, 2024 • 57 min

Sermon on the Mount E24 –  Many of us first learned the King James translation of the final, personal request in the Lord’s Prayer: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” But does God actually lead us into temptation? In a motif that weaves throughout the Hebrew Bible, we see God allowing tests to strengthen his partnership with humans. When this motif picks up in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is the one experiencing testing. In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Michelle explore the theme of testing and temptation throughout the Bible and in the life of Jesus. From his own experience, Jesus teaches us to pray for protection from temptation and for rescue when it comes. View more resources on our website → Timestamps  Chapter 1: (00:00-24:17) Chapter 2: (24:17-32:48) Chapter 3: (32:48-56:55) Referenced Resources Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided our sound design and mix. Tyler Bailey was supervising engineer. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones. Special thanks to Brian Hall and Liz Vice. 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 3, 2024 • 1h 6m

Sermon on the Mount E23 – The second half of the Lord’s prayer contains four requests on behalf of the person praying. The second personal request is for God to forgive us. But forgiveness is not just a transaction between individuals or between God and humans. Forgiveness plays a central role in the arrival of God’s Kingdom. In this episode, Jon, Tim, and Michelle explore what forgiveness is, what it isn't, and what it looks like to set each other free.  View more resources on our website → Timestamps  Chapter 1: A Conversation on Release, Repair, and Delivery from Sin (00:00-28:19) Chapter 2: Forgiveness in the Life and Teachings of Jesus (28:19-36:54) Chapter 3: Is There a Limit on Forgiveness? (36:54-01:05:38) Referenced Resources New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology in Exegesis , Moisés Silva Check out Tim’s library here. You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS . Show Music  Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen BibleProject theme song by TENTS Show Credits Jon Collins is the creative producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Aaron Olsen also provided our sound design and mix. Tyler Bailey was supervising engineer. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones. Special thanks to Brian Hall, Liz Vice, and the BibleProject Scholar Team. 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.