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- Yesterday1h 14m
Episode 85: Canon Series Pt2: Maccabees
In this Episode we take a look at the Apocryphal Books of 1st and 2nd Maccabees.The Maccabean Revolt, Hanukkah, Antiochus Epiphanes and much, much more.ContactHave an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction?Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.comOr come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFScripture Used in This EpisodeDaniel 7:25, Daniel 11:3-4, Daniel 11:21,23,31-35, John 10:22-24, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 9:27Extra Biblical Sources/Links 1st Maccabees 1:1-10, 17-24, 41-59, 1st Maccabees 2:22-25, 1st Maccabees 3:28-29, 1st Maccabees 4:38-41, 1st Maccabees 9:27-31, 1st Maccabees 14:41, 2nd Maccabees 2:23-26, 2nd Maccabees 4:7-9, 2 Maccabees 5:11-16, 2 Maccabees 6:9-12, 2 Maccabees 14:37-42Alexanders 4 Generals: https://europe.factsanddetails.com/article/entry-165.html Life of Antiochus Epiphanes: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Antiochus-IV-Epiphanes Antiochus Epiphanes Biography: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-israel/antiochus-epiphanes-the-bibles-most-notoriously-forgotten-villain/ Josephus on Antiochus and Demetrius page 2210: https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-complete-works-of-flavius-josephus/id1363902181 Why Maccabees Are Not in the Jewish Canon: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/omitting-the-maccabees/ Festival of Purim: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Purim Festival of Lights (Hanukkah): https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hanukkah Jason of Cyrene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_of_Cyrene Eusebius on Origen: https://www.bible-researcher.com/origen.html Cyril of Jerusalem’s Canon List: https://www.bible-researcher.com/cyril.html Doctrine of Indulgences: https://www.britannica.com/topic/indulgence Martin Luther LW 32:96: https://ia801902.us.archive.org/32/items/in.ernet.dli.2015.75859/2015.75859.Luther-S-Works-Volume-32-Career-Of-The-Reformer_text.pdf Listen on other platforms iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061?Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/vc/4958739Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-bereanOvercasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean
- 3 weeks ago59 min
Episode 85: Canon Series Pt1: How Was the Canon Formed
In this Episode we start a new series and take a look at the formation of the Bible, otherwise known as the Canon of Scripture.Which books were kept in? Which books were disputed? Why do some Bibles contain more books than others?All this and more!ContactHave an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction?Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.comOr come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFExtra Biblical Sources/Links Definition of “Apocrypha”: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apocrypha Episode 70: The Septuagint: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RnugwN55Pd9w897axXD9j?si=EiH8X9pfTlC6RUEms8acyA Definition of “Canon”: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canonLists of Canon in Church History: https://biblecanon.org/lists/ Augustine “The City of God” e-book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-city-of-god/id511764234 Dispute of the Book of Daniel: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1735365/jewish/Why-Isnt-the-Book-of-Daniel-Part-of-the-Prophets.htm Dispute of the Book of Esther: https://armstronginstitute.org/1095-the-book-of-esther-fact-or-fiction Dispute of the Book of Nehemiah: https://mwerickson.com/2023/06/08/introducing-nehemiah-historical-and-biblical-background-for-the-book/ Old Testament Quoted in the New Testament: https://kalvesmaki.com/LXX/NTChart.htm Definition of Spurious: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spurious Eusebius on the Biblical Canon: https://www.bible-researcher.com/eusebius.html Ecclesiastical History by Eusebius: https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-ecclesiastical-history/id1492484962 Augustine “On Christian Doctrine” e-book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/on-christian-doctrine/id536685956 Jerome on the Canon of Scripture: https://www.bible-researcher.com/jerome.html The Doctrine of Indulgences: https://www.britannica.com/topic/indulgence Brief Summary of the Apocryphal Books: https://www.stots.edu/article/The+Old+Testament+Apocrypha Ethiopian Tawahedo Canon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthodox_Tewahedo_biblical_canon The Copper Scroll: https://access.historyhit.com/videos/the-copper-scroll-dead-sea-scrolls-mystery The War Scroll: http://dss.collections.imj.org.il/war The Temple Scroll: http://dss.collections.imj.org.il/temple Listen on other platforms iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com
- Jun 28, 202656 min
Episode 84: Can Our Gifts be a Weakness
In this Episode, we take a look at how our greatest strength in terms of our gifting, can actually be one of our greatest weaknesses and have a look at a few ways on how we can avoid it becoming a weakness.ContactHave an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction?Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.comOr come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFScripture Used in This Episode1 Kings 19:11-13, Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 25:41-45, Luke 5:15-16, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, 1 Corinthians 12:8-11, 1 Corinthians 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 14:27-28, Hebrews 13:2, James 1:5, James 3:1-6, Extra Biblical Sources/Links Dictionary Definition of Edify: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edify Listen on other platforms iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061?Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/vc/4958739Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-bereanOvercasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean
- Jun 5, 20261h 10m
Episode 83: Rome, AI and the Beast System
In this Episode we take a look at how very slowly, the Roman Empire went from being a friend of the people to eventually demand and force worship through creating a reliance on them, and how this could be potentially taking place in our time as we wait for the Beast System to take form. ContactHave an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction?Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.comOr come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFScripture Used in This EpisodeGenesis 1:29, Matthew 6:25-34, Acts 22:25-28, Revelation 13:3-7, Revelation 13:7-8, Revelation 13:18,Extra Biblical Sources/Links Roman Infrastructure Article: https://www.historyhit.com/innovations-of-roman-architecture/ Caesar Augustus Article: https://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/augustus_religion.html Tiberius Caesar Article: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tiberius/Reign-as-emperor Emperor Caligula Article: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Caligula-Roman-emperor Emperor Claudius Article: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Claudius-Roman-emperor Emperor Nero Article: https://www.livescience.com/40277-emperor-nero-facts.html The Jewish Wars: https://www.heritage-history.com/index.php?c=resources&s=war-dir&f=wars_romanjewish Selling Food Illegal in North Korea: https://www.dailynk.com/english/n-korea-cracks-down-on-home-based-restaurants-to-force-customers-into-state-run-establishments/ Apothecary e-Book (Apple Users): https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-innovative-home-apothecary-remedies/id6740749723 Reel: School is Great: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1H9tM8wrwx/?mibextid=wwXIfr Listen on other platforms iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061?Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/vc/4958739Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-bereanOvercasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean
- May 17, 20261h 0m
Episode 82: Testimony: Depression and Anxiety
In this Episode I take you on a journey through the last 18 months of dealing with Anxiety and Depression and how God delivered me from it.ContactHave an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction?Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.comOr come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFScripture Used in This Episode1 Kings 19:4, 1 Kings 19:14, Psalm 6:1-4, Psalm 13:1-6, Luke 18:1-8, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:5-8, Extra Biblical Sources/Links Fight/Flight Mode and Digestion: https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/stress-and-the-sensitive-gut Strongs G3309 “μεριμνάω” merimnaó (anxious): https://biblehub.com/greek/3309.htm Relationship Between Anxiety and Nausea: https://www.talkiatry.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-nausea-is-from-anxiety Article on the Vagus Nerve: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22279-vagus-nerve Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/cognitive-behaviour-therapy Article on SSRI Anti-Depressants: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/ssris/art-20044825 Article on Benzodiazepines: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24570-benzodiazepines-benzos Listen on other platforms iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061?Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/vc/4958739Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-bereanOvercasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean
- Apr 29, 20261h 20m
Episode 81: Iran and Prophecy
In this Episode we have a look at the current conflict in the Middle East surrounding Iran and America, and look at Biblical prophecy regarding the nation of Iran.ContactHave an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction?Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.comOr come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFScripture Used in This EpisodeJeremiah 49:34-39, Ezekiel 27:10, Ezekiel 32:2, Ezekiel 32:17-27, Ezekiel 38:2-23, Daniel 11:1-4, Revelation 6:5-6, Extra Biblical Sources/Links Article on Alexander's Conquest of Tyre: https://www.livescience.com/1523-mystery-solved-alexander-great-defeated-tyre.html Episode 17: Gog/Magog: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ckYPwslMR6VYfPITMLQqR?si=Br93ZjOCTMiOEEp01dk08A Complete Works of Flavius Josephus e-book: https://books.apple.com/au/book/the-complete-works-of-flavius-josephus/id1363902181 Map of “Elam”: https://biblebento.com/maps/BL365.html Wikipedia Article on Jeremiah 49 Prophecy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah_49#:~:text=Zedekiah%20was%20installed%20by%20Nebuchadnezzar,turmoil%20created%20by%20Babylon's%20imperialism%22. Jeremiah 49:39 Interlinear: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/jeremiah/49-39.htm Strongs H319 “אַחֲרִית” (acharith): https://biblehub.com/hebrew/319.htm Irans Decree to Annihilate Israel: https://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/10/world/meast/iran-annihilate-israel Irans Doomsday Clock Article: https://www.eurasiareview.com/28062025-irans-countdown-to-fantasy-oped/ The 4 Kings of Persia: https://israelmyglory.org/article/whos-who-in-daniel-11/ Reel: Netenyahu Address Foreign Press on Operation Roaring Lion: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DBBywVTJ4/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reel: Reza Pahlavi, Son of the Iranian Shah: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HoTTXmoLA/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reel: Reza Pahlavis Plan for Transitional Leadership: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1QzHUJZexK/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reel: Strait of Hormuz: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18RNyLmCtJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr Roya Heshmati Flogging Article: https://www.rferl.org/amp/iran-women-defiant-flogging-hijab-violation/32767635.html Iranian Acid Attacks on Women: https://iranhumanrights.org/2018/07/iranian-judiciary-closes-acid-attack-cases-with-no-convictions-but-promises-victims-compensation/ Reel: Iranian Revolution, People Slaughtered: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18CagtNKcR/?mibextid=wwXIfr Reel: Christianity Growing in Iran: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ay21Qt82X/?mibextid=wwXIfr 7 News Sydney: Iran Shuts Down Internet: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DwkcKaizH/?mibextid=wwXIfr" target="_blank" rel="noreferr
- Mar 30, 202650 min
Episode 80: The Bible And: Open Borders
In this episode we have a look at Open Borders. Should Christians support this concept and what principles can we find in the Bible that relate to this topic, whether it be for, or against them.ContactHave an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction?Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.comOr come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Scripture Used in This EpisodeExodus 1:15-17, Exodus 1:20, Exodus 12:48-49, Leviticus 19:33-36, Leviticus 25:35-36, Deuteronomy 32:8, Joshua 2:3-5, Joshua 9:3-16, 2 Kings 20:12-17, Nehemiah 2-11-13, Mark 12:29-31, Romans 13:1-5, Hebrews 11:30-31,Extra Biblical Sources/Links Strongs H1481 “גּוּר” (sojourner): https://biblehub.com/hebrew/1481.htm Brief History on Gang MS13: https://insightcrime.org/el-salvador-organized-crime-news/mara-salvatrucha-ms-13-profile/ Chewing Gum Laws Singapore: https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=57a854df-8684-456b-893a-a303e0041891 Isis Brides Stuck in Syria: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-20/eleven-australian-isis-brides-trying-to-leave-syria-named/106362024 Saudi Arabia and UAE Ban Muslim Brotherhood: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-26487092 Uttar Pradesh Christian Persecution Article: https://www.opendoorsuk.org/news/latest-news/persecution-increases-in-uttar-pradesh-under-harsher-anti-conversion-laws/ Protect Puppies From Sharia Article: https://fine.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=167Islamic Law in the UK: https://talkabout.iclrs.org/2025/09/02/islamic-law-in-the-uk/ BBC Article on Deportation Statistics: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz04y0371lvo# Facebook Reel Islam Definition of Peace: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DRrv9RNeP/?mibextid=wwXIfr Listen on other platforms iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aussie-berean/id1621040105 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FsAGZ9T30Jo9ddDboAD9y?si=zgp7Bzc2Sd-eP1vAYNH_kw YouTube Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOm7VZPaad-8U2Wb9nenv7UOLAmKE3S_k iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aussie-berean-107852061?Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/vc/4958739Spreaker:https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-aussie-bereanOvercasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1621040105Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/3726d362-54cf-4558-9c66-65bca6f621c4/the-aussie-berean
- Feb 17, 20261h 17m
Episode 79: The Bible And: Abortion
In this Episode we look at the next controversial current topic, Abortion.What does the Bible actually say about it? Does it say anything at all? What does Science, Medicine and the Law say about it? What did the Early Church teach about the subject? All this and more!ContactHave an idea for an Episode or notice something that needs correction?Contact me at theaussieberean@gmail.comOr come and join the Aussie Berean facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/340755358458228/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Extra Biblical Sources/Links Exodus 21:22 Interlinear: https://biblehub.com/interlinear/exodus/21-22.htm Article Why Biblical Arguments for Abortion Fail: https://academic.oup.com/cb/article/29/1/11/7103199 Strongs H990 (בֶּטֶן) “beten”: https://biblehub.com/hebrew/990.htm Strongs H5307 (נָפַל) “naphal”: https://biblehub.com/hebrew/5307.htm Dictionary Dot Com Definition of “Alive”: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/alive UK Definition of Brain Death: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/brain-death/ US Definition of Brain Death: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/brain-death Early Fetal Development Article: https://www.healthline.com/health/when-does-a-fetus-develop-a-brain NIH Article on Development of the Brain: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234146/ NIH Article on Personhood: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5499222/ Australian Law on Killing the Unborn: https://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/consol_act/cc189994/s313.html Australian Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018: https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/qld/consol_act/topa2018261/index.html Virginian Law on Fetal Homicide: https://legacylis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?041+ful+CHAP1023&041+ful+CHAP1023 Virginian Law on Abortion: https://www.abortionfinder.org/abortion-guides-by-state/abortion-in-virginia/abortion-laws Texas Abortion Laws: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/?tab=1&code=HS&chapter=HS.170A&artSec= Britannica US Abortion by State: https://www.britannica.com/science/US-abortion-rights-by-state-2236312 Minnesota Abortion Laws: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/145.409 Strongs H3772 “כָּרַת” (karath): https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3772.htm What is an Ectopic Pregnancy: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ectopic-pregnancy/symptoms-causes/syc-20372088 Lozier Institute Abortion Statistics: https://lozierinstitute.org/fact-sheet-reasons-for-abortion/ Abort73 Website Abortion Statistics: <a href="https://abort73.com/abortion_facts/us_abortion_s
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