Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."

In episode 10 of season 5, our hosts are joined by the Rev. Dr. Karl Jacobson (M.Div., Luther Seminary; Th.D., Providence) who served as Senior Pastor at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Minneapolis, Minn. Prior to that, he was Assistant Professor of Religion at Augsburg College.

Today our theologians will be answering the listener-submitted question, "What Is Going on in 1 Samuel 28 (Witch of Endor)?"

Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/sthJCzUbKSc

Do you have Bible questions you would like answered? Go to our website at https://enterthebible.org/about to get started.

This episode of the Enter the Bible podcast was recorded at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN on July 12, 2023.

Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."
In episode 10 of season 5, our hosts are joined by the Rev. Dr. Karl Jacobson (M.Div., Luther Seminary; Th.D., Providence) who served as Senior Pastor at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Minneapolis, Minn. Prior to that, he was Assistant Professor of Religion at Augsburg College.
Today our theologians will be answering the listener-submitted question, "What Is Going on in 1 Samuel 28 (Witch of Endor)?"
<a href="https://youtu.be/sthJCzUbKSc">Watch the video version on YouTube</a> at https://youtu.be/sthJCzUbKSc
Do you have Bible questions you would like answered? Go to our website at https://enterthebible.org/about to get started.
This episode of the Enter the Bible podcast was recorded at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN on July 12, 2023.

Everything you wanted to know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask.

Everything you wanted to know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask.

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What Is Going on in 1 Samuel 28 (Witch of Endor)?

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In this episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston are joined by Assistant Professor of New Testament at  Luther Seminary, Kristofer Phan Coffman, to explore the question: Does anyone sit at God’s left hand? 

Together, they examine the biblical and cultural symbolism of the right and left hands, with insights from figures like Martin Luther and the Midrash. Discover how these seating positions convey power and presence in scripture.

Do you have Bible questions you would like answered? Go to our website at https://enterthebible.org/about to get started.

Watch this video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VBqNuAInWWc.

In this episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston are joined by Assistant Professor of New Testament at  Luther Seminary, Kristofer Phan Coffman, to explore the question: Does anyone sit at God’s left hand? 
Together, they examine the biblical and cultural symbolism of the right and left hands, with insights from figures like Martin Luther and the Midrash. Discover how these seating positions convey power and presence in scripture.
Do you have Bible questions you would like answered? Go to our website at <a href="https://enterthebible.org/about">https://enterthebible.org/about</a> to get started.
Watch this video on YouTube at <a href="https://youtu.be/VBqNuAInWWc">https://youtu.be/VBqNuAInWWc</a>.

Hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker, Katie Langston, and guest Kristofer Phan Coffman explore the biblical and cultural symbolism of God's left hand and the meanings of seating positions in scripture.

Is anyone at Gods left hand?

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In the latest episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker sit down with Luther Seminary Professor and Olin and Amanda Fjelstad Registad Chair for Systematic Theology, Lois Malcolm to tackle the challenging themes of human and demonic evil. 

Together, they unpack the crucial distinctions between these two forms of evil, examining how human choices impact our moral compass and how forgiveness plays a vital role in breaking the chains of evil. Through a powerful exploration of the cross and the support of community, the conversation highlights how faith and unity can address the spiritual forces at work in our world today.

Do you have Bible questions you would like answered? Go to our website at https://enterthebible.org/about to get started.

Watch this video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/zGcTUVieJ90.

In the latest episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker sit down with Luther Seminary Professor and Olin and Amanda Fjelstad Registad Chair for Systematic Theology, Lois Malcolm to tackle the challenging themes of human and demonic evil. 
Together, they unpack the crucial distinctions between these two forms of evil, examining how human choices impact our moral compass and how forgiveness plays a vital role in breaking the chains of evil. Through a powerful exploration of the cross and the support of community, the conversation highlights how faith and unity can address the spiritual forces at work in our world today.
Do you have Bible questions you would like answered? Go to our website at <a href="https://enterthebible.org/about">https://enterthebible.org/about</a> to get started.
Watch this video on YouTube at <a href="https://youtu.be/zGcTUVieJ90">https://youtu.be/zGcTUVieJ90.</a>

In this episode of Enter the Bible, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker join Professor Lois Malcolm to explore the distinctions between human and demonic evil, the role of forgiveness, and the power of community and the cross in overcoming spiritual forces.

Is there a difference between human and satanic evil?

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In our 138th episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston explore a listener's question regarding the biblical practice of anointing with blood and its potential connection to current events, specifically an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. 

They delve into the practice's scriptural context, discussing its origins in the ordination of priests and the significance of blood in ancient rituals. The conversation highlights the dangers of misinterpreting scripture to fit contemporary narratives, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Bible in context. The hosts also reflect on the nature of faith in uncertain times and the responsibility of discerning leadership based on the fruits of their actions.

Do you have Bible questions you would like answered? Visit our website at https://enterthebible.org/about, and your question could be addressed in season 8!

Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ZFawg2uquj4.

In our 138th episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston explore a listener's question regarding the biblical practice of anointing with blood and its potential connection to current events, specifically an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. 
They delve into the practice's scriptural context, discussing its origins in the ordination of priests and the significance of blood in ancient rituals. The conversation highlights the dangers of misinterpreting scripture to fit contemporary narratives, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Bible in context. The hosts also reflect on the nature of faith in uncertain times and the responsibility of discerning leadership based on the fruits of their actions.
Do you have Bible questions you would like answered? Visit our website at https://enterthebible.org/about, and your question could be addressed in season 8!
Watch this episode on YouTube at <a href="https://youtu.be/ZFawg2uquj4">https://youtu.be/ZFawg2uquj4.</a>

In the 138th episode of Enter the Bible, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston address a listener's question on the biblical practice of anointing with blood, examining its scriptural roots, its misuse in modern interpretations, and the importance of contextual understanding, especially in light of current events.

Does God anoint presidents?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/28f01144-8775-4fb7-b93c-ad7c010bef79/clips/3dfa00c5-93bf-4d33-b45f-b21700f7e1b8/transcript

What Is Going on in 1 Samuel 28 (Witch of Endor)?

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