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by David Lester
All about the Bible. This podcast walks through the books of the Bible talking about what the sacred text says and means (as best as we can tell). This is an inclusive show for anyone, regardless of belief or non-belief, wanting to learn more about the Bible.
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- 1 weeks ago42 min
SERMON: The Meaning of Life in the Garden of Eden
Host Dave Lester preached about the meaning of life and the Garden of Eden at Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church on May 31, 2026.Church website: https://ckpres.org/Sources Used for this Episode:*The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham*Biologos article: "What is the Relationship Between the Creation Accounts in Genesis 1 and 2?" by J. Richard Middleton. https://biologos.org/articles/what-is-the-relationship-between-the-creation-accounts-in-genesis-1-and-2*Biologos article: "Israel's Two Creation Stories" by Pete Enns. https://biologos.org/articles/israels-two-creation-stories*Reading Genesis 1-2: An Evangelical Conversation edited by J. Daryl Charles
- 1 weeks ago1h 38m
031: Judgment at Sodom and Gomorrah (Part 1): Kayla Jentes (Genesis 19:1-11)
Co-Hosts Dave Lester and Mike Mason are joined again by Kayla Jentes to walk through the Sodom and Gomorrah account in Genesis 19. Going long because the chapter is so filled with information, the trio only explored through verse 11.They talk about the 2 angels visiting Sodom and Lot's hospitality. They also discuss the mob that forms outside of Lot's house that is threatening to do horrible things to the visitors in the city.Part 2 is coming soon.Follow and read Kayla Jentes' writings: https://thenerdychiro.substack.com/Sources used for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 16-50 by Gordon J. Wenham*The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton, Victor H Matthews & Mark W. Chavalas*Come Out My People: God's Call Out of Empire in the Bible and Beyond by Wes Howard-Brook*The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermenuetics by Robert A.J. Gagnon*The Bible, Gender and Sexuality by James V Brownson*The Widening of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story by Christopher B Hays and Richard B. Hayes*Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson*"Zimbardo Stanford Prison Experiment". Simply Psychology by Dr. Saul McLeod. https://www.simplypsychology.org/zimbardo.html*"New Archaeological Evidence Points to Sodom and Gomorrah's Location Near the Dead Sea" Israel365News by Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz. https://israel365news.com/413653/new-archaeological-evidence-points-to-sodom-and-gomorrahs-location-near-the-dead-sea/**The original posting of this episode was removed by Spotify because of the Louis Armstrong music that is traditionally played in each episode. While the song is over 100 years old and should be public domain, I will no longer use the music for future episodes.
- Apr 14, 20262h 4m
030: Sarah's Laughter/ Abraham's Bargaining: Kayla Jentes (Genesis 18)
Theologian and chiropractor Kayla Jentes joins Dave and Mike to discuss Genesis 18. We talk about the 3 strangers that came to visit Abraham and Sarah where the couple performs radical acts of hospitality. We also chat about Sarah's famous laugh from the tent and everything that means given what we know about her from the Biblical text. Finally, we dive deep into Abraham bargaining with God over the looming judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah. What can we learn about God and the nature of humanity?Follow and read Kayla Jentes' writings: https://thenerdychiro.substack.com/Sources used for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 16-50 by Gordon J. Wenham*The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton, Victor H Matthews & Mark W. Chavalas*The New International Commentary: The Book of Genesis: Chapters 18-50 by Victor P. Hamilton*Come Out My People: God's Call Out of Empire in the Bible and Beyond by Wes Howard-Brook*Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to the Women of the Torah and the Throne By Wilda C. GafneyOpening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong
- Feb 25, 20261h 49m
029: Everything You Wanted to Know About Circumcision But Were Afraid to Ask: Pastor Jeffrey Prager (Genesis 17)
Everything you wanted to know about circumcision but were afraid to ask. Co-hosts Dave Lester and Mike Mason welcome guest, Pastor Jeffrey Prager, to walk through perhaps the pinnacle of the Abrahamic Covenant in Genesis 17. God says the sign of the covenant will be circumcision for the males. While visiting Abram (who changes to Abraham), God promises a son with Sarai (who changes to Sarah) named Isaac. Lots of rich theology in this passage that is discussed in depth.Sources used for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 16-50 by Gordon J. Wenham*The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton, Victor H Matthews & Mark W. Chavalas*The New International Commentary: The Book of Genesis: Chapters 1-17 by Victor P. Hamilton*The JPS Torah Commentary by Dr. Nahum Sarna*Come Out My People: God's Call Out of Empire in the BIble and Beyond by Wes Howard-Brook*Reading Genesis by Marilynne RobinsonOpening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong
- Feb 18, 202639 min
SERMON: The Open Door (Revelation 3:7-13)
In this special episode, host Dave Lester preaches a sermon on Revelation 3:7-13 (the church of Philadelphia) walking through the passage and reminding listeners that Jesus holds the key of David and is the exclusive One that can open and close the door.Church website: https://ckpres.org/Opening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong
- Jan 20, 20261h 43m
028: Hagar and the God Who Sees: Liz Charlotte Grant (Genesis 16)
Author Liz Charlotte Grant joins the podcast to discuss the account of Hagar in Genesis 16. We dive deep into Hagar's abuse at the hands of Abram and Sarai, her fleeing into the desert and her encounter with the Angel of the Lord. Liz Charlotte Grant also talks about her debut book "Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible".Get a copy of Liz Charlotte Grant's book "Knock at the Sky" right here: https://www.amazon.com/Knock-Sky-Seeking-Genesis-Losing/dp/0802883753Read the 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy right here: https://reformation.net/uploads/1/1/7/6/117618790/the_chicago_statement_on_biblical_inerrancy.pdfRead Liz Charlotte Grant's perspective on the 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy right here: https://www.christiancentury.org/features/certainty-summitSources used for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham*The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton, Victor H Matthews & Mark W. Chavalas*The New International Commentary: The Book of Genesis: Chapters 1-17 by Victor P. Hamilton*Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible" by Liz Charlotte Grant*Reading Genesis by Marilynn Robinson*Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to the Women of the Torah and the Throne by Wilda GafneyOpening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong
- Dec 19, 202516 min
SPECIAL: Merry Christmas 2025 (Reuben Lester Returns)
Reuben Lester returns! Host Dave Lester and his son talk about Christmas memories, their favorites Christmas songs and movies and the birth of Jesus. They read from the Gospel of Matthew and Luke.Sources used for this Episode:*The NIrV Adventure Bible for Early Readers. Published by ZonderKidzOpening Music: Holly Jolly Christmas by Burt IvesOther Music Used: He Shall Reign Forevermore by Matt Maher (from the album: The Advent of Christmas)
- Dec 9, 202535 min
SERMON: Christ Who Strengthens Us (Philippians 4:10-20)
This is a sermon host Dave Lester preached at Central Valley Presbyterian Church on November 23rd, 2025. He speaks on the closing credits of Philippians 4:10-20 including the Apostle Paul's contentment in all circumstances and his statement about how believers can do all things through Him who strengthens us- a profound verse that has been abused.Website for the church: https://ckpres.org/Sources used for this message:*The New International Commentary on the New Testament: Paul's Letter to the Philippians By Gordon D. Fee*St. Paul's Epistle to the Philippians by JB Lightfoot*The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament By Craig S KeenerOpening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong
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