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Oddly Godly
by Oddly Godly
A deep look at scripture and personal experience through the eyes of a former addict and atheist who is on the autism spectrum (Asperger's Syndrome). Join me as I set out to embody the verse 2 Corinthians 12:9 (But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oddly-godly/support
Episodes
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Who Touched Me?
Study Guide Episode 7 "Someone touched me." The story of the woman with the issue of blood is one of the most familiar in the Gospels, and one of the most misread. In this episode of A Strange and Beautiful Kingdom, we put it back in its Second Temple Jewish world, using the ritual purity…
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Baptism for the Dead?
Study Guide Episode 6 1 Corinthians 15:29 is one of the strangest verses in the New Testament: "What will those do who are baptized for the dead?" Most explanations assume a vicarious baptism for the deceased, but every ancient source for that practice comes centuries after Paul. In this episode…
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Purity Culture- A Primer on Ritual Impurity and why it Matters
Ritual Purity Study Guide "Purity culture" means something very different once you go back to the source. In this primer episode of A Strange and Beautiful Kingdom, David Parcher unpacks what ritual impurity actually meant in ancient Israel — and clears out three myths that have shaped centuries…
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Jesus and the Sacrificial System
Episode 5 Study Guide Not every sacrifice was about sin, and blood was never a symbol of death. Here's what the sacrificial system actually did — and how it reframes Jesus entirely. A full breakdown of Israel's sacrificial system — sin offerings, burnt offerings, peace offerings, and the Day of...
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Eat my Flesh and Drink my Blood
Episode 4 Study Guide Jesus said to eat his flesh and drink his blood. What did that actually mean before anyone called it communion? A close look at John 6's hardest saying, read without the later Eucharistic gloss — set against the wilderness feeding of the 5,000, Israel's own wilderness...
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And With That, He Breathed on Them: Genesis 1-3 and Ezekiel Parallels in John
The Gospel of John begins with "In the beginning," but the echoes of Genesis don't stop there. This week, we track a massive literary parallel running from the creation and fall in Genesis 1–3, straight through the temple visions of Ezekiel, and landing in the resurrection accounts of John 1 and...
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Bonus Episode (But Not Really-It is Crucial)
Methodology Reference Guide Why compare Ezekiel to John, or Elisha to Jesus? Here's the actual method behind it — and how to test it yourself. A bonus explainer episode pulling back the curtain on the exegetical method behind every episode of A Strange and Beautiful Kingdom. Using the feeding of...
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Jesus Said, Let's Have Breakfast: The Exploration of John 21 & Ezekiel 47
Have you ever wondered why the Gospel of John includes the exact number of 153 fish caught in the miraculous catch of John 21? It turns out this isn't just a random detail—it’s a profound theological riddle tied directly to the Hebrew prophets. In this episode, we connect Jesus' post-resurrection...
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A Strange and Beautiful Kingdom Episode 1
See the trailer episode's show notes for details on this project! Episode 1 Study Guide
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Trailer for new show (Message in Show Notes)
While it has been a long time since producing any new content for this show my desire has not stopped. After a hiatus which included getting a degree, various extracurriculars, getting a book published (For God so Loved the World: John's Vision of Unity and Restoration) and another book in the...
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Come, Breath, from the Four Winds: Ezekiel 37 & Revelation 7
Why did ancient prophets obsess over long-lost tribes, and what does it mean for us today? This week, we dig into the dramatic imagery of Ezekiel 37 and 47, exploring the prophecy of the Valley of Dry Bones and the symbolic act of the two sticks. By comparing these texts to the sealed 12 tribes…
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Trailer
This show is for the ones whose questions have always been met with resistance. For the deconstructor who is trying to hold on to something. It is for the curious and the ones filled with wonder at the patterns of scripture. It is for the ones who have always felt like there was more than just…
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The Lightning Rod of Babel
We look at the Tower of Babel through the lens of the Rabbis and use the story to gain some practical applications for our faith especially if yours has been shaken. Verse: Genesis 11:1-21:3 NIV
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Hotel Babylon
We all sometimes find ourselves in situations that aren't ideal, but they aren't our home. However, they still provide us with protection and provision until we finally reach our promise. Verses: Jonah 3:10-4:11 Exodus 12:36–38 (NRSV) John 7:36–39 (NIV) Acts 8:3–5 (NIV) Genesis 50:19–20…
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Blessed are the Persecuted
Finally, we come to the last beatitude in our series on the sermon on the mount! Also, I discuss some details about the podcast going forward. Verses: Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when...
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The Emphasis in Ephesus
Using the letter to the angel of the church at Ephesus in Revelation, I discuss why simply telling the world what we hate or are against is not what Christ had in mind for his church. If we don't show love in place of hatred, we will never be effective in reaching a lost world.
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My Testimony
Join me as I share my testimony of where I came from and where Christ has led me to. This episode touches on themes such as suicide, depression, drug abuse, physical abuse, and other similar themes.
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Your Testimony
Everyone has a story to tell, and it is extremely important that we tell it. Your testimony has power and there are people who are in the midst of struggles that need to know they're not alone and there's hope on the other side.
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Peacemakers, Not Just Peacekeepers
Being a peacemaker means bringing the kingdom of God to the world even the people we don't agree with. This is essential to bringing the Kingdom.
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Pure in Heart
Being pure in heart is about more than just not being tainted by sin. It is also about being resolutely committed to following Christ and ushering in the Kingdom of God.
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The Silence and Love(s) of God
How 3 Hebrew words for love ryah, ahava, and dod explain our relationship with God and eachother and how they bring hope when we can't "feel" his presence.
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Light in the Darkness?
How can we answer Jesus' call to be a light in the darkness when we completely avoid dark places? How depression and anxiety have been ostracized from the church in favor of perpetual smiles. The Bible leaves room for these emotions via Lamentations and Psalms proving God can handle these emotions.
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Special Podcast With My 7 Year Old Son
My son tells the story of Joseph and recites and explains the fruits of The Spirit and how they are acquired. We hope you enjoy it!
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Worst Vacation/Best Lent
What being seriously ill taught me about reliance on God and how quickly I forgot the lesson.
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Living Water
Adventures in Bible study. Being amazed at how well Jesus fulfills the old testament and how God's truth transcends the ages
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Fasting/Feasting
How lent has taught me that giving up does not mean doing without. Sometimes the fast truly is the feast in and of itself
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Lord Have Mercy (And So Should You)
Blessed are the merciful. Exchange your resentments for the peace that surpasses all understanding. Hold fast to that peace and let go of the burdens.
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Everyday Saints
There are people on this Earth that teach us through their example what God is like and how he relates to us. A story of how my Grandma taught me who God is.
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Inheritance
Two heiresses, one shamed, the other praised yet both called heiresses because of their being children of their father. This is like us being joint heirs with Christ
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Exiting Eden
When we chose sin and were banished from Eden God left paradise to follow the Israelites. When Israel doubted and had to wait to enter the promised land, God wandered in the wilderness with them. No matter where we may find ourselves God is always with us.
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Something Like A Grief Observed
A vulnerable honest talk about the loss of my grandmothers and how Jesus, family, and friends have brought peace to my sorrow.
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You Are What You Eat
There's a reason the same band that has a song called "Sympathy for the Devil" also has a song called "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", true satisfaction can only come from Christ. Our spirits yearn and hunger for him alone but sometimes we consume spiritual junk food instead.
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Religion And Politics
Growing up I always heard "Don't discuss religion or politics." Now I think we've come to take this to heart so much that the two have become inseparable. We have pastors refusing congregants wearing masks and whole denominations splitting in half over politics. This is not biblical nor is it...
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The Problem Of Evil
I'm back! Sorry for the delay I've had so much going on lately. Is there purpose for our pain? Did God create evil? Why doesn't he do anything to stop it? I weigh in on one of the most debated topics of Christianity and hopefully bring something to the table
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Saving F.A.C.E.
When we try to hold on to our fears, attachments, control, and entitlement we can't reach out to God the fulfiller of all of our true desires. We accept the counterfeit over the real thing
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Good Mourning
Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Why is it blessed to mourn and when will we be comforted? What proper mourning is and why we can't take it lightly (or too extreme).
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Thinking In Spanish
The parables are the description of the Kingdom of God and the "Sermon On The Mount" is the language and the customs of the kingdom. It should be our native tongue so are we letting it guide our thoughts? Or is our accent giving us away as not being fluent? A special thank you to my new friends…
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Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit
The first episode in the sermon series on "The Sermon On The Mount" about the most important first step into the Kingdom of God. What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Why does the sermon open this way? Join me as I unpack this verse to understand why this isn't just the first part of the sermon...
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Stick Figures And Salvation
An analogy drawn (literally) from my life to add to the "Weeds And The Dragnet" sermon as well as more info on my upcoming sermon series on "The Sermon On The Mount" in Matthew chapters 5-7
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The Weeds And The Net
We can't judge the "lost" from the "saints" based on our incomplete evidence of their lives. We can't tell the "wheat from the weeds" this side of eternity. Even the best most wonderful fruit if eaten before it is ripe will leave a bad taste in our mouth. If we were to eat an unripe fruit it may...
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Can't Feel My Faith: When You Don't Feel God, Don't Feel Bad
As someone on the Autism spectrum it's hard for me to "feel" God sometimes. I don't think this is exclusively an autistic trait I think we all feel that way sometimes. This doesn't mean we're defective or our love for God isn't genuine. In fact true love perseveres without the "warm fuzzies"
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That Time I Interviewed The Rock
Sibling rivalry or christian unity plus my Asperger's syndrome diagnosis
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The Persistent Widow And The Friend At Midnight
Covers 2 out of 3 sequential parables about prayer. The 3rd is touched on in my episode "What Is Truth?" about the tax collector and the Pharisee. God hears our prayers no matter the hour that we pray them. He listens to us eagerly and rejoices in the prayers we bring before him. He views our...
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Have I Committed The Unpardonable/Unforgivable Sin?
Many christians have encountered this verse before and asked themselves "have I done that?" and possibly even feared that they have.
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Invitations and Excuses: The Parable of the Wedding Banquet
God invites all of us to his banquet good and bad because oftentimes we don't know which of us is which until we see who isn't wearing the proper garments.
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The Good Samaritan (Revisited) Additional Musings On The Parable
Due to my harsh message I've added some of the positive examples of what it means to be a "Good Samaritan" as well as bring closure to the sermon. In the first of a new segment where I'll add additional notes or random ideas to the sermon of the week, possibly answer questions or discuss random...
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The Good Samaritan
We can know all the right words and follow the law to the letter but if we don't do it out of love for God and our neighbor we're doing it for the wrong reasons.
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The Pearl Of Great Price
Some people seek God until they find him. Others seek something to fill a void in their hearts that they realize only God can fill. God seeks both of them at the same time. The real dilemma is counting the cost once we've found the kingdom of God.
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The Prodigal Son(s)
The father is willing to seek all of his lost children whether they be reckless prodigal sinful degenerates or self-righteous self absorbed pharisaical hypocrites and everyone in between. Luke 15:11-32 Matthew 21:28-32 Luke 5:30-31 Matthew 5:17-30
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The Lost Sheep
Jesus is the Good Shepherd and will leave 99 self-righteous people to find one lost repentant sinner no matter what the cost. Luke 15:8-10 1 Peter 2:24 2 Corinthians 5:21 Psalm 23 John 21:15-17 John 10:11-15 Psalm 147:3 John 10:27 Isaiah 40:11 Matthew 9:36
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A deep look at scripture and personal experience through the eyes of a former addict and atheist who is on the autism spectrum (Asperger's Syndrome). Join me as I set out to embody the verse 2 Corinthians 12:9 (But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oddly-godly/support
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