Welcome back to the podcast! We are diving in today with a story that basically catapults us through the entire Old Testament. Join Jen, Lauren, and Tassy as we explore the spiritual rebellion behind human history.

In this episode, we’re covering:

• Theological Speculation: We circle back to the "how" of Genesis 6. Were the sons of God shape-shifters? While the Bible doesn't give a biological manual, we discuss why these Elohim (spiritual beings) and their Nephilim offspring are more than just myths, they are the real story behind Greek "demigods".

• The Human Rebellion at Babel: We look at the Tower of Babel through a new lens. It wasn’t just about being comfortable; it was a human rebellion where people built a tower to harness divine power and summon "gods".

• The Deuteronomy 32 Worldview: This is the moment God "divorced" the nations. We explain how God assigned the nations to the sons of God (our "step-gods" or "step-dads") while keeping Israel as His own allotted portion.

• The Courtroom Drama of Psalm 82: We read through God’s scolding of these "little g" gods who ruled unjustly and are now condemned to "die like mere mortals".

• Redeeming the Cosmic Geography: The best part? Jesus came back to reclaim it all! He took back all authority from those principalities and redeemed the entire "cosmic geography" of the world.

• The Real Spiritual Warfare: We challenge the idea that spiritual warfare is just yelling at demons. Following the wisdom of the late Dr. Michael Heiser, we discuss how fulfilling the Great Commission is the ultimate form of warfare.

Our Challenge to You: This week, pray for Godly discernment. Don’t just be "true to your heart"—which the Bible says can be dark, but be true to Jesus. Let the Holy Spirit guide your "spidey senses" when something feels off.

Resources & Links mentioned in this episode

• Dr. Michael Heiser: Check out his in-depth teachings on the Deuteronomy 32 Worldview and the Tower of Babel.
• THIS VIDEO on his website
• THIS ARTICLE on Logos

• Logos Bible Software: An incredible study tool with AI features to help you dig deeper. Use our link to sign up for Logos. You get a 30 day free trial and $10 off your purchase. If you sign, up we get a credit to our account so we can purchase more resources.

• Stranger Theology: Follow Joel Mudamale on Substack for more humble theologian insights.

• Blurry Creatures Podcast: For those who want to dig into the weird stuff like the Star of the Magi or the history of the Nephilim.
• THIS Podcast episode with Dr. Michael Heiser is a good one.

• The Worship Initiative: Lauren’s favorite daily worship devotional resource.

Grab your favorite cool beverage and join us as we remind ourselves that, in the end, it is Jesus over everything, always!