Why the Biblical God Is Nothing Like Zeus: A Conversation with J. D. Lyonhart

Become a member of the Center for Bible Study 👉 https://the-center-for-bible-study.teachable.com/p/the-center-for-bible-study-membershipWhat if God is not simply the greatest being in the universe—but Being itself? In this thought-provoking episode, Max Botner sits down with philosopher and theologian JD Lyonhart to explore the deep philosophical and theological themes behind his new book, *Zeus Was an Atheist: An Odd Retelling of the Moses Story*. Together, they unpack one of the Bible’s most profound revelations: the divine name “I AM.” Drawing from the Exodus story, JD argues that the God of Scripture is fundamentally unlike the gods of mythology. This conversation explores what it means for God to be “Being itself,” and why that changes everything about morality, justice, beauty, miracles, and human meaning. Along the way, Max and JD discuss false gods, objective morality, divine transcendence, the limits of science, and how the biblical vision of God offers a richer framework for understanding reality. Get JD's book 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Zeus-Was-Atheist-Retelling-Moses/dp/1666758949/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CDPTSKYIY5HV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8zheFGEdaDyPhpgRleJriLrot6Xza0ykbZUR_PIMJMLYmxJaMv9sBby_agN09FF_8fr0ARUUdQarA9bg2MvvT07ngz6B5WWfYxNdB7Pmx0KF-SwMevfy4Xi2TFC68TXxt0NfprB49l3JRF26-PF7ITroa3q8-hMWPG-lb4FGvps9_y3wuHteQ3RRsdFq2XdJRmiJJ14LMkIOLBjBR1IJaUHooRFBSHpXu_OxHoefRSI.xUZkwHnwtEYN-wvQqA1uVyO3Rh4Wk9WI-YqrWZgejnI&dib_tag=se&keywords=zeus+was+an+atheist&qid=1778883886&sprefix=zeus+was+an+%2Caps%2C527&sr=8-1The Spiritually Incorrect Podcast 👉 https://www.spirituallyincorrectpodcast.com/