EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 44 MIN
They Might Be Giants | "Wanna Make Baseball Cards"
from Bible Geeks Podcast · host Ryan Joy and Bryan Schiele
256 | Geektober | Slay the Giant QuestionsNephilim, Rephim, Anakim! Oh, my! For our Geektober finale, we're grabbing our nerd glasses and going on a "crypto-biblical expedition" to track down the Bible's giants. Where did the mysterious Nephilim of Genesis 6 come from? How did they lead to the "grasshopper syndrome" of Numbers 13? And how does Goliath, the final boss, tie into the Bible's ultimate story of Christ defeating the enemy? Join us for a fun dive into one of Scripture's weirdest rabbit trails (with a healthy dose of The Princess Bride).The Big Idea: The Bible’s giants highlight God’s power as his people overcome colossal obstacles.This Week's Challenge: This week, identify a "giant" in your own life — an insurmountable obstacle, a persistent sin, or an overwhelming fear and meditate on God’s power to protect you.Show NotesWatch Episode 256 (VIDEO)The Princess Bride: "Anybody want a peanut?" (VIDEO)The Six-Fingered Giant (ARTICLE)Who Were the Nephilim? (ARTICLE)Og's Iron Bed (ARTICLE)They Might Be Giants (WEBSITE)Support the Show
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256 | Geektober | Slay the Giant Questions Nephilim, Rephim, Anakim! Oh, my! For our Geektober finale, we're grabbing our nerd glasses and going on a "crypto-biblical expedition" to track down the Bible's giants. Where did the mysterious Nephilim of Genesis 6 come from? How did they lead to the "grasshopper syndrome" of Numbers 13? And how does Goliath, the final boss, tie into the Bible's ultimate story of Christ defeating the enemy? Join us for a fun dive into one of Scripture's weirdest rabbit trails (with a healthy dose of The Princess Bride).
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