Bible Talk — A podcast by 9Marks & Southern Seminary

9Marks

A podcast by 9Marks and Southern Seminary, with Alex Duke, Sam Emadi & Jim Hamilton. To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit https://www.sbts.edu/?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=9makrs&utm_campaign=brandlift_awareness.

  • 29 minutes 58 seconds
    Isaiah 24: On the Escalating, Eschatological, All-Encompassing End of Everything (Ep. 171)
    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 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 45 minutes 44 seconds
    1 Peter 5:1-5: On Job Descriptions and Dispositions (A Bonus Episode)
    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!?
    25 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 32 minutes 3 seconds
    Isaiah 23: On Bitcoin's Nadir and the Inevitable Futility of Living for Money (Ep. 170)
    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.
    18 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 29 minutes 54 seconds
    Isaiah 22: On the Valley of Vision—Not the Devotional, but the Destruction (Ep. 169)
    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.
    4 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 22 minutes 20 seconds
    Isaiah 21: On the Judgment Against Babylon and a Truman Capote Conspiracy Theory (Ep. 168)
    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.
    25 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 47 minutes 58 seconds
    Isaiah 19–20: On the Egyptian Exodus and the Glorious Task of Global Missions (Ep. 167)
    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.
    18 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 36 minutes 10 seconds
    Isaiah 17–18: On Paper Tigers and Saving Signals (Ep. 166)
    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.
    11 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 36 minutes 50 seconds
    Isaiah 15–16: On Moab’s Decision between the Lion and the Lamb (Ep. 165)
    Isaiah 15–16: On Moab’s Decision between the Lion and the Lamb
    17 December 2025, 1:08 pm
  • 45 minutes 46 seconds
    Isaiah 13–14: On Judgment for Babylon and Assyria and Jubilation for Israel (Ep. 164)
    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.
    3 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 33 minutes 29 seconds
    Isaiah 12: On Enjoying Your Broccolini as You Read the Bible (Ep. 163)
    In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about this small, but action chapter: Isaiah 12.
    19 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 47 minutes 27 seconds
    Isaiah 11: On the Malevolent, Predatory Instincts of Carnivorous Animals & the Coming Messiah (Ep. 162)
    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.
    12 November 2025, 1:03 pm
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