Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast

Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast

Author: Not Theology. Just how world history intersects with Christian history. Language: English Episodes: 299
Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast moves beyond doctrine to explore the tangible, often surprising intersections where the Christian story meets the broader sweep of world events. This isn't a study of abstract beliefs; it's about the people, places, and artifacts that shaped and were shaped by these historical currents. Each episode digs into the continuation of narratives that begin in the biblical text, following their threads into the fabric of empires, cultures, and philosophical movements. You'll hear how spiritual ideas influenced social structures and how political realities, in turn, redirected the course of religious thought. The host, guided by the principle that this is "not theology," instead focuses on the lived experience and historical impact, connecting dots across time in a way that feels both scholarly and deeply human. Tuning into this podcast offers a grounded perspective, examining how faith has been woven into the everyday realities of different eras-from ancient crossroads to medieval courts and into the modern age. It’s for anyone curious about the forces that shaped our world, who appreciates history told through specific lenses and concrete details. The conversation here lives in that rich space where religion, culture, and history constantly converse, providing context for the present by meticulously unpacking the past.
Episodes
S1.1 Who Were The Wisemen? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This is a rebraodcast of an episode from 3 years ago, and certainly does not fit with the point in history where the podcast finds itself today. But, pertinent for the Christmas holiday. Sometime in the future, when the…
5.14 Petra, Jazer, Kenath [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This episode continues the deep dive into the things uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers, again focusing on several geographic places uncovered in the text. This week, I cover the legendary city of Petra, w…
5.12 The Book of the Wars of the Lord, Aaron’s Rod, Bronze Serpent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This episode continues the deep dive into the things uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers. The first is a lost book quoted in Numbers, the Book of the Wars of the Lord. I also cover the history and legends s…
5.11 Cedars and Hyssop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This episode continues the deep dive into the geographic places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers, concentrating on two of the additions to the sacrifice of the red heifer. These two plants appear through…
5.10 Hebron, Eshcol, Heshbon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This episode continues the deep dive into the geographic places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers. First are the places known as Hebron, both the mountain and the city. The city was touched on way back in…
5.9 The Nephilim, the Anakites, the Red Heifer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This episode continues the deep dive into the geographic places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers. First are the Nephilim. These are generally thought to have been giants living in Canaan, but their name…
5.8 The Amorites, Rehob, Lebo-hamath [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This episode continues the deep dive into the geographic places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers. First are the Amorites, covering their pre-history, migration to Mesopotamia, and back to Canaan. I also…
5.7 Jebus and the Jebusites, Kibroth Hattaavah, Taberah, Hazeroth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This episode continues the deep dive into the geographic places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers. First are the Jebusites and their region known as Jebus. The general thought is that this became the city…