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Genesis Marks the Spot

Raiding the ivory tower of biblical theology without ransacking our faith.

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How Singleness Teaches Us, with Mike Chu - Episode 101
Nov. 15, 2024

How Singleness Teaches Us, with Mike Chu - Episode 101

Continuing the conversation about singleness--this time with Mike Chu.  What does the message of singleness as eschatological tell us about marriage and childlessness and how to value and interact within our relationships?  …
Divine Council Worldview vs LDS Theology - Episode 100
Nov. 8, 2024

Divine Council Worldview vs LDS Theology - Episode 100

A comparison of LDS theology with biblical theology, especially focused on the divine council worldview.  A recounting of the LDS story of creation and salvation (otherwise known as "exaltation") and looking at how these dis…
Angelic DNA, Hybrids, and Calvinball - Episode 099
Nov. 1, 2024

Angelic DNA, Hybrids, and Calvinball - Episode 099

Jesus says that angels in heaven don't marry, so how could the sons of God in Genesis 6 be spirit beings?  How many generations does it take for "Nephilim DNA" to be diluted?  How do we get Nephilim after the flood?  Modern …
Singleness and the Eschaton - Episode 098
Oct. 25, 2024

Singleness and the Eschaton - Episode 098

Is singleness what we all have to look forward to in the eschaton?  Reviewing Danielle Treweek's book, The Meaning of Singleness: Retrieving an Eschatological Vision for the Contemporary Church.  The church has traditionally…
Homosexuality and the Kingdom of God - Episode 097
Oct. 18, 2024

Homosexuality and the Kingdom of God - Episode 097

Answering the question begun in episode 92 about homosexuality and the kingdom of God.  While there are differences in sexuality between the ancient world and today, let's encourage the development of a biblical imagination …
Redefining Marriage, Part 3: From Soul Ties to Lust - Episode 096
Oct. 11, 2024

Redefining Marriage, Part 3: From Soul Ties to Lust - Episode 096

Marriage according the Bible:  Continuity between the Old Testament to the New Testament to the church to today.  Are we actually "thinking biblically"?  Do our ideas about sex and marriage reflect what the Bible says?  Inhe…
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Which Elohim Rules America??

When people learn about the "divine council worldview" (aka "the Deuteronomy 32 worldview"), I see many people wonder:  okay, so what about America?  Is there a spiritual being that was assigned over this country, and if so...who?? &nbs…

The Best Note-Taking System EVER!

I usually try to avoid hyperbole, but in this case, I really think it's true--this is the best note-taking system ever.  In episode 78 of Genesis Marks the Spot, I explain the way that I use the Zettlekasten note-taking system and why I use it …

Is All Creation Cursed?

It's a common idea.  Creation is cursed via man's "fall." But, is it?  Or is this one of those oft-repeated ideas, like how Satan fell from heaven--an idea we actually don't see supported in Scripture?  (For more on the supposed fall…
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Carey Griffel

Carey Griffel has a Masters of Biblical Studies with Redemption Seminary and is passionate about teaching about the Bible from a biblical theology perspective with a healthy dose of creative thinking thrown in to the mix.
Carey can be found on Instagram and Facebook. She has her own Facebook discussion group for her podcast and is an administrator and moderator of several other FB groups, such as Reading Genesis 50 Times and Divine Council Worldview, official group of Dr. Michael Heiser.

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