Bible Talk — A podcast by 9Marks & Southern Seminary

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• Isaiah 34: On What the World Would Be Like if God Left Us Alone (Ep. 180) 03.06.2026 36min

  Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if God left us alone after Genesis 3? That's kind of what Isaiah 34 is like. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
• Isaiah 33: On Governments of Angels and Streams of Structureless Consciousness (Ep. 179) 27.05.2026 39min

  This episode touches on a lot: the founding of America and its separation of powers, whether Isaiah writes like William Faulkner, and how the world will end. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 33.
• Isaiah 31–32: On the Meaningful Difference between Jim's "Very Good" and "You're Exactly Right" (Ep. 178) 20.05.2026 38min

  In Isaiah 31–32, we get a great example of the "dual lenses" through which Isaiah sees God's work in the future. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
• Isaiah 30: On High-School Bible Studies & Forks in the Road (Ep. 177) 13.05.2026 49min

  Isaiah 30 offers glimpses of both Israel's near future and eternal future. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss this fascinating passage.
• Isaiah 29: On Divine Deliverance from A to Z, From Ariel to Zion (Ep. 176) 06.05.2026 37min

  Isaiah 29 offers a play-by-play of what we see in the Gospels—from the miraculous to the call to the meek and the poor. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
• Isaiah 28: On Judgment and Gibberish (Ep. 175) 29.04.2026 42min

  We're covering similar terrain in Isaiah 28, which raises an important question: What do you do when you come across seemingly repetitive segments of Scripture? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
• Isaiah 27: On the Blood of the Leviathan and the Fruit of Forgiveness (Ep. 174) 22.04.2026 33min

  This passage has everything: dying dragons, a world covered in the fruit of forgiveness, and a surprising trumpet blast. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 27.
• Isaiah 26: On A Bunch of Load-Bearing, Poetic Metaphors that Point to Being Born Again, Again (Ep. 173) 15.04.2026 50min

  In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 26, a dense, metaphor-laden passage that cranes its neck to the glorious future that awaits all those who trust in the LORD.
• Isaiah 25–26: On God Swallowing Up Death Forever (Ep. 172) 08.04.2026 44min

  The judgment of the whole earth (Isaiah 24) gives way to the hope of the whole earth: a God-initiated resurrection. In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 25–26.
• Isaiah 24: On the Escalating, Eschatological, All-Encompassing End of Everything (Ep. 171) 01.04.2026 29min

  In this passage, the scope widens as the destruction of particular nations gives way to the destruction of the world. Alex, Jim, and Sam talk about Isaiah 24.
• 1 Peter 5:1-5: On Job Descriptions and Dispositions (A Bonus Episode) 25.03.2026 45min

  In this bonus episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about 1 Peter 5:1–5. They focus on a pastor's job description and disposition. Who knew these guys talked about the New Testament, too!?
• Isaiah 23: On Bitcoin's Nadir and the Inevitable Futility of Living for Money (Ep. 170) 18.03.2026 32min

  In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about the oracle against Tyre in Isaiah 23. This passage teaches us, among other things, why it's stupid to put our hope in money.
• Isaiah 22: On the Valley of Vision—Not the Devotional, but the Destruction (Ep. 169) 04.03.2026 29min

  After several chapters of judgment against the nations, the scope of God's judgment now zeroes in on Judah. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 22.
• Isaiah 21: On the Judgment Against Babylon and a Truman Capote Conspiracy Theory (Ep. 168) 25.02.2026 22min

  This episode of Bible Talk walks through Isaiah 21, which features an enigmatic, yet grand prophecy on the coming judgment of Babylon. Watch as Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
• Isaiah 19–20: On the Egyptian Exodus and the Glorious Task of Global Missions (Ep. 167) 18.02.2026 47min

  One of the clearest motivators for global missions can be found, believe it or not, right here amidst oracles of judgment against disobedient nations. This passage is glorious. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 19–20.
• Isaiah 17–18: On Paper Tigers and Saving Signals (Ep. 166) 11.02.2026 36min

  After our holiday hiatus, Bible Talk is back!In this episode, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 17–18, which includes the LORD's oracle against Damascus and Cush.
• Isaiah 15–16: On Moab’s Decision between the Lion and the Lamb (Ep. 165) 17.12.2025 36min

  Isaiah 15–16: On Moab’s Decision between the Lion and the Lamb
• Isaiah 13–14: On Judgment for Babylon and Assyria and Jubilation for Israel (Ep. 164) 03.12.2025 45min

  This chapter marks a transition, as the prophet shifts his attention from Israel to the nations. The Lord has sworn to judge the nations for their unbelief. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 13–14.
• Isaiah 12: On Enjoying Your Broccolini as You Read the Bible (Ep. 163) 19.11.2025 33min

  In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about this small, but action chapter: Isaiah 12.
• Isaiah 11: On the Malevolent, Predatory Instincts of Carnivorous Animals & the Coming Messiah (Ep. 162) 12.11.2025 47min

  Isaiah 11 is a marvelous passage about the coming messiah, and all the blessings that he will bring to his people. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.