Digging into ancient texts can feel like an academic exercise, but 40 Minutes In The Old Testament approaches it as a living, breathing conversation. Hosts Chad Bird and Daniel Emery Price sit down each week for a focused, forty-minute discussion that feels less like a lecture and more like you’ve pulled up a chair between two friends who are deeply fascinated by scripture. Their central pursuit is uncovering the threads of Christ’s story woven throughout the Old Testament, moving beyond history lessons to connect these foundational books to the heart of Christian faith. This isn't about quick moral takeaways; it's a deliberate, thoughtful excavation of context, language, and theology designed to make these often-complex writings accessible and relevant. Listeners will hear a dynamic exchange of ideas, with the hosts parsing passages, exploring cultural backgrounds, and engaging with scholarly perspectives-all while maintaining a tone that is both reverent and warmly conversational. The rhythm of this podcast is consistent and immersive, offering a substantive weekly dive that respects your time while deeply enriching your understanding. Produced by 1517 Podcasts, it serves as a valuable resource for anyone curious about the spiritual continuity of the Bible, from Genesis onward, and how the old narratives powerfully point forward.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

40 Minutes In The Old Testament
Podcast Episodes
Isaiah 36:13-37:32 (Episode 477) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:19
Rabshakeh makes promises he has no intention of keeping while insulting God. Isaiah says not to be afraid. And Hezekiah prays a good prayer. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Y…
Isaiah 35:5-36:12 (Episode 476) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:33
One is coming who will open the eyes of the blind and walk on a highway of holiness. The king of Assyria sends messengers to Hezekiah with a dreadful message. And only God can redeem you. Have a listen. Show Notes: Suppo…
Isaiah 33:24-35:4 (Episode 475) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:49
Sometimes the judgment of God looks like uncreation. The Old Testament is full of commands and promises. And you have every reason to have strong hands and knees. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1…
Isaiah 32:9-33:22 (Episode 474) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:39
The Spirit will be poured out. The destroyer will be destroyed. And only the righteous can dwell with the consuming fire. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast…
Isaiah 30:27-32:8 (Episode 473) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:54
God wins effortless victories. The people are afraid, but God is very opposed to them going to Egypt for salvation. And the King who reigns in righteousness is coming. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Netw…
Isaiah 30:8-26 (Episode 472) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:54
God wants Isaiah to write some pretty harsh words down on a tablet. God will not accept salvation backup plans. And repentance has everything to do with who you are turning to. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 Pod…
Isaiah 28:21-29:10 (Episode 470) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:40
God is about to do a strange and alien deed. Why makes Jerusalem holy? And unbelief is sometimes astounding. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on A…
Isaiah 27:12-28:20 (Episode 469) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:24
The shofar will be blown as God gathers His people. You can have pride or the tested Cornerstone as your crown. And God will send those who refuse to listen a message without words. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 151…
Isaiah 26:17-27:11 (Episode 468) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:23
The Lord is coming, so shut the door until the fury has passed. The sword is a Word, and the serpent and the sea are defeated. And the sin of Jacob is atoned for as the altar is dashed to pieces. Have a listen. Show Note…
Isaiah 25:10-26:16 (Episode 467) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:06
God is always promising to lower the prideful and uplift the lowly. God is the builder of anything great and a rock that never changes. And a whispered prayer is still heard. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podca…