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Digging Deeper
by Rob Buckingham
"Digging Deeper" is a brand new, weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a theme or subject and explores what the Bible has to say about it.
Episodes
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Episode #121 - Is There Life on Other Planets?
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered… Are we alone? With billions of stars, countless galaxies, and new discoveries being made every year, the question of life on other planets is no longer just science fiction. Scientists are searching for habitable worlds. Governments are...
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Episode #120 - The Story of Job: Fact or Fiction?
Was Job a real historical person who actually lost everything? Or is this book a work of inspired wisdom literature—a divinely crafted story designed to wrestle with suffering, faith, and the mystery of God?
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Episode #119 - The Rob Buckingham Story
There’s something powerful about a story. Mark tells us that Jesus didn’t teach anything to the crowds without using a parable. The Bible is full of incredible stories, all of which communicate powerful truths that still resonate today, thousands of years after they were written. In this episode…
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Episode #118 - The God of Love and Vengeance
In his second letter to the Thessalonians, Paul bluntly states that those who don’t obey or know Jesus will suffer eternal destruction. How can we reconcile this vengeance with a loving God who instructs us to love and forgive? Does God not practise what He teaches?
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Episode #117 - So, are we allowed to judge or not?
The Bible discusses judgment extensively. Jesus said, “Do not judge,” yet he also said, “Judge correctly.” Paul wrote, “judge nothing,” but later instructed the Corinthians to judge those within the church. How should we interpret these contradictions? Are we allowed to judge or not?
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Episode #116 - What did Jesus write on the ground? (John 8)
A fascinating story in John’s Gospel is absent from the earliest handwritten copies of the New Testament. Why was it left out of the original New Testament, and why was it ultimately included?
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Episode #115 - Is Regeneration the same as being Born Again?
The word "Regeneration" isn't in the Bible, but the concept is. What it means depends on your Christian tradition. What did Jesus mean when he told Nicodemus he must be born again? Is being born again the same as regeneration?
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Episode #114 - Music in Scripture and Church History
The Bible is overflowing with music, songs, singing, and instruments, so it’s no wonder the church’s history reflects this. In this episode, Ps Rob digs deeply into music in Scripture and Church History. Plus, what’s the difference between Jesus as the Word and the Bible as the word? And do...
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Episode #113 - David and Jonathan: Friends or Something More?
When Jonathan died, David said, “I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan. Your love for me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.” Some have suggested that David and Jonathan were more than just good friends. Was their love plutonic, or was it something more?
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Episode #112 - Why did Jesus choose Judas
Judas was a thief and a betrayer, so why did Jesus choose him as one of the Twelve? Also, why did Jesus call himself the Son of Man, and what other names was he known by?
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Episode #111 - The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
Ps Rob is joined by his Jewish mate, Tal, for an enlightening discussion of some themes in the Hebrew scriptures. What is the Jewish understanding of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? What does it mean to be made in God’s image, and how does this affect how we relate to each other and...
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Episode #110 - The unforgivable sin
The gospel writers record a disturbing statement by Jesus about a sin that can never be forgiven. What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit, and why is this sin unforgivable? Also, what did Jesus mean by telling his followers to be perfect as their heavenly father is perfect?
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Episode #109 - Saul and the Medium at Endor
1 Samuel 28 records the story of King Saul consulting a medium and chatting with the departed prophet Samuel. It’s a fascinating story that is troubling and problematic in many ways. This episode also addresses the tearing of the temple curtain and why the Bible shifted its language from Hebrew…
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Episode #108 - Where is God AI Technology?
The tech world is growing fast; many people need help staying current. Some may even feel a little scared with all the changes. How can our faith respond to these challenges?
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Episode #107 - Should Christians Pray to Saints?
Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian traditions teach their followers to ask departed saints to intercede on their behalf—and they support their doctrine with scripture. But do those scriptures teach that practice? Also, how can I discover God’s will for my life?
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Episode #106 - What does it mean to be Saved?
The words “saved” and “salvation” appear throughout scripture, and Christians use them regularly. But what do they mean? What is salvation, and what does it mean to be saved?
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Episode #105 - What does it mean to be lost?
The Tanakh and the New Testament both refer to people who have been lost, just like sheep, coins, or children. We explore what that means in this episode. Also, Rob looks at the story of the genocide in Numbers 25 and explains why there are similarities between Jesus and some Old Testament...
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Episode #104 - Joseph and Jesus
Jesus is reflected in many ways throughout the Tanakh, even in his similarities with Old Testament characters like Joseph. Plus, Rob answers the question, "are there modern-day apostles?
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Episode #103 - The Roman Empire's Influence on Christianity
Jesus was born, the church was started, and the New Testament was written during the Roman Empire. How influential was Rome on the church and scripture?
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Episode #102 - Should the past define us?
While some people may live as victims of their past, must we ignore our past completely? Should it define us or not?
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Episode #101 - Why did Jesus die?
Jesus accomplished much through his death and resurrection. This episode investigates eleven things that are detailed by the New Testament writers and the Tanakh and rebuts the theory of penal substitution.
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Episode #100 - A Jew and a Christian discuss the Scriptures.
To celebrate the one-hundredth episode of Digging Deeper, Rob is joined by Shane Willard and Tal Sprinrad. Shane is Christian, and Tal is Jewish. Both men are rabbinically trained and offer an incredibly fresh perspective on the Scriptures.
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Episode #99 - What about Hypnotherapy?
The Bible doesn’t speak about Hypnotherapy, but many Christians are wary of such practices. Is it okay for a Christian to be hypnotised? Rob also does a deep dive into the sheep and goats parable in Matthew 25.
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Episode #98 - Is Jesus the Only Way to God?
John 14:6 is often quoted in isolation to prove that Jesus is the only way to God. But is that interpretation supported by the context?
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Episode #97 - The Israel-Palestine Struggle
It’s easy to take sides in the Israel-Palestine conflict, and many people do, but the truth is far more nuanced as my guests Mercy Aiken and Tim Costello discuss.
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Episode #96 - Which Church should I Join?
The world’s 2.4 billion Christians are divided into more than 45,000 denominations and groups. So, a search for a good church can be a complex task. What are some of the things we should consider when selecting a church to join?
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Episode #95 - Satan and Demons
Are Satan and demons real spirit beings, or do they represent evil?
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Episode #94 - The Scriptures and the Spirit
Some churches emphasise the scriptures while others accentuate the Spirit. But what would happen if both were highlighted? Also, Rob looks at the broader setting of 1 Peter 2:24, a verse often taken out of context by prosperity preachers.
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Episode #93 - Divine Healing (Part 2)
More answers to your questions about healing. Is it a lack of faith for a Christian to see a doctor? Why isn’t everyone healed? And more.
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Episode #92 - Divine Healing (Part 1)
There are many questions surrounding the subject of supernatural healing. In this episode, Ps Rob addresses four of them, including whether God really heals people.
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Episode #91 - The Sins of the Parents
In Deuteronomy and Exodus, the Scriptures state that God will punish children for their parents’ sins. This seems unjust and contradicts the rest of Scripture and what we know of God’s nature. How are we to understand these assertions?
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Episode #90 - Understanding Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes is a book that is very easy to misunderstand if you don’t realise why it was written. It is confusing and appears to contradict some other part of Scripture. So, what’s the answer?
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Episode #89 - Traumatised by the Bible
Some people talk about feelings of trauma from their interactions with the Bible. It may be what is taught or how the Scriptures are communicated. How do people experience trauma from the Bible, and how should we respond?
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Episode #88 - Superstitions
In this episode, we explore the topic of superstitions. What are they, where did they originate, and how should Christians respond to them?
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Episode #87 - Halloween
When it comes to Halloween, we often witness Christians express fear or outrage. But is there a better way for Christian people to respond to festivals with which we disagree?
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Episode #86 - Sex and the Scriptures (2)
In this episode, Rob’s guest, Shane Willard, continues the exploration of a healthier understanding of human sexuality. Shane looks at six tensions in Scripture that help us navigate sex.
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Episode #85 - Sex and the Scriptures (1)
Some Bible teaching on sex has done great harm to people. Consider Purity Culture as one example. In this episode, Rob’s guest, Shane Willard, explores a healthier understanding of human sexuality from the Scriptures.
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Episode #84 - The Bible's Genocide Stories
Professor Richard Dawkins describes the God of the Old Testament as a "bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser", and some Bible stories agree with that assessment. What are we to make of the Bible's genocide stories and the times God commands the obliteration of entire people groups?
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Episode #83 - Proof for the historical Jesus
The Bible has much to say about Jesus. But what about ancient documents beyond the Bible? Do they offer proof of the existence of Jesus Christ?
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Episode #82 - How can I know that God exists?
While ultimately, one cannot either prove or disprove the existence of God, the Scriptures show four ways that we can know that there is a God. Also, what does it mean to “Turn the other cheek?”
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Episode #81 - Bible Numerology
One of the Divine signatures on the Scriptures is numerology, the use of specific numbers for symbolic reasons in Scripture. This episode explores the meaning and application of the more common numbers in the Bible.
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Episode #80 - Paul's Thorn in the Flesh
There has been much conjecture about the nature of Paul’s thorn in the flesh. But a careful investigation of the context clearly shows what it actually was. More importantly, how does Paul’s experience relate to our Christian journey?
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Episode #79 - The New Jerusalem / Swearing Oaths
While we are fascinated by the book of Revelation, we also find it confusing. This episode unpacks some keys to understanding this captivating book with a special focus on The New Jerusalem (Rev. 21). We also discuss Jesus’ teaching about not swearing oaths (Matt. 5).
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Episode #78 - The Bible and Weight Loss
Many people struggle with maintaining a healthy weight. So, what help and inspiration can we find in the Scriptures? This episode also explores the ancient belief that the four faces of the Cherubim represent the four Gospels and the character of Jesus
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Episode #77 - Jesus’ Twelve Apostles
This episode of Digging Deeper explores the identity of the Twelve Apostles, especially the lesser-known ones. What were they like, what did they achieve, and how did they die?
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Episode #76 - Why was God born a man and not a woman?
Why was Jesus born as a man? Was his maleness essential to complete redemption? If so, why? Also, we investigate the “I AM” statements of Jesus and ask, did Jesus’ family witness any of his miracles before he was crucified?
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Episode #75 - An evil spirit from God (1 Samuel 16)
Rob is joined by his Jewish friend, Tal, to chat about the scriptures from a Hebrew perspective.
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Episode #74 - Hot coals on their Heads (Romans 12)
Paul encourages believers to be kind to their enemies to “heap burning coals on their head.” This sounds vindictive and contradictory to the gospel, so what does this mean? This episode also explores why Jesus was baptised and what Jesus meant by the gates of hell.
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Episode #73 - The Heavenly Rewards System
Continuing from episode 71, we investigate the Bible’s revelation on rewards at the believers’ judgement. Also, why did Jesus build his church? Was the Temple insufficient? And how can you share your faith simply when theology is so complex
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Episode #72 - The Wrath of God
What are we to make of the mentions in the New Testament to the wrath of God? And how do we reconcile God’s anger with God’s love?
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"Digging Deeper" is a brand new, weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a theme or subject and explores what the Bible has to say about it.
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