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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.

  • 40 minutes 35 seconds
    Isaiah 10: On the Nation-Humbling, Axe-Wielding Sovereignty of God (Ep. 161)
    In Isaiah 10, there's an axe of judgment wielded against a "godless nation." That axe is Assyria; the godless nation is Judah. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
    5 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 45 minutes 50 seconds
    Isaiah 9: On the Third Baby in Isaiah's Baby Trilogy—Who Will Deliver God's People from Exile (Ep. 160)
    We've all read this passage at Christmas Eve services. It's a dark, enigmatic passage—and then the promise of God-with-us breaks through. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 9.
    29 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 50 minutes 5 seconds
    Isaiah 8: On the Coming Assyrian Invasion, From the Safety of Boynton Beach (Ep. 159)
    In this special episode of Bible Talk, recorded in at the recent Promised and Fulfilled Conference, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 8. Judgment is coming, says the LORD, but there is a way out.

    You can watch the talks from the Promised and Fulfilled Conference here.
    22 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 42 minutes 44 seconds
    Isaiah 7: On a Perplexing, Perspicuous, Christmas-Canceling Passage (EP. 158)
    Isaiah 7 is well-known for its prophecy about a "virgin who will conceive." Well, who exactly is Isaiah talking about? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
    15 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 34 minutes 22 seconds
    Isaiah 6: On Isaiah's Burning Bush Moment and Difficult Job Description (Ep. 157)
    In Isaiah 6, the prophet sees the Lord and learns his mission. It's a difficult one: "Preach to a bunch of people who won't listen to you. In fact, your preaching will harden them further."

    Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 6.
    8 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 46 minutes 13 seconds
    Isaiah 5: On the Parable of a Vineyard and a Reprehensible Joel Osteen Sermon (Ep. 156)
    In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 5, a sobering passage about God’s judgment.
    1 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 52 minutes 35 seconds
    Isaiah 3–4: On Oppressive Baby Princes, Arboreal Imagery, and Irreligiously Esteemed Beauty (Ep. 155)
    In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 3–4, a poignant passage about—what else?—God's glory in salvation through judgment. 
    24 September 2025, 9:00 am
  • 53 minutes 22 seconds
    Isaiah 2: On the Nations Streaming, Swords Disappearing, and Sparks Flying (Ep. 154)
    In Isaiah 2, Isaiah envisions a glorious future where all the nations stream to worship the Lord and all their inhabitants lay down their weapons forever. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss and, for the first time in a while, disagree.
    17 September 2025, 9:00 am
  • 58 minutes 48 seconds
    Isaiah 1: On Israel Becoming Like Sodom and Gomorrah and the LORD’s Gracious Invitation (Ep. 153)
    We’ve started a new book: Isaiah. In Isaiah 1, the prophet explains Israel’s heart problem, and what they need to do—or believe!—in order to fix it. Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss.
    10 September 2025, 9:00 am
  • 47 minutes 50 seconds
    On Rules for Reading the Prophets, None of Which Jim Likes (Ep. 152)
    After a summer delay, Bible Talk is back! And we’re switching genres . . . or do genres even exist? Alex Duke, Jim Hamilton, and Sam Emadi discuss “rules” for reading prophetic literature. (Spoiler: Jim doesn’t like the rules.)
    3 September 2025, 9:00 am
  • 29 minutes 40 seconds
    In the Beginning Was the Word: A Bonus Bible Talk Episode
    In this special episode, Alex and Sam talk to Jim about his new book on John’s Gospel.

    Bible Talk is brought to you by 9Marks and Southern Seminary. To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit https://www.sbts.edu
    13 August 2025, 9:00 am
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