The Book of Genesis - a chapter by chapter study

Genesis 17 comes after 13 years of silence—and then God speaks. Josh reflects on waiting, suffering, and the hope that silence is not abandonment, pointing to a God who still breaks the quiet with promise, presence, and purpose.

From the garden to the tent, humanity keeps repeating the same mistake: trusting our timing over God’s. This episode connects Genesis 16 to modern hustle culture, reminding us that trying to rush God’s plans rarely leads to rest, peace, or blessing.

Under a sky filled with stars, God gives Abram a promise too vast to count. This episode connects science, wonder, and Scripture to show how Genesis 15 points to a God whose promises shine through generations—and whose grace carries the cost.

After rescuing Lot from the valley of death, Abram faces a defining choice: bread and wine from the king of righteousness—or riches from the king of Sodom. This episode explores how Genesis 14 points forward to Jesus and the temptation to trade people for power.

Using Abram, Lot, and a real-life move back to Amarillo, Josh reflects on how much pressure we put on decisions. This episode suggests that God’s faithfulness isn’t limited by our options—and that grace should extend to others’ choices too.

From Abram’s journey into the unknown to Josh’s chaotic adoption years, this episode explores what happens when we follow God’s call and things get harder instead of easier. Sometimes faith feels less like a feast and more like famine—and God is present in both.

The Tower of Babel stands in stark contrast to the Great Commission. Josh reflects on Genesis 11, Pentecost, and modern church culture—asking whether we’re truly going into the world or quietly trying to funnel the world into our own carefully built structures.

Behind Genesis 10’s long list of names is a challenge for every family: will broken patterns continue, or will they stop with us? This episode invites listeners to see Jesus as the moment where generational sin ends and a new legacy begins.

Noah survives the flood…then becomes a mess. This episode connects Genesis to social media, cancel culture, and the temptation to mock others’ failures, challenging us to be people who cover with grace rather than expose with shame.

Noah’s crew finally leaves the ark—and Josh compares it to his family piling out of a van after a 9-hour road trip. From the smell of freedom to the call to grace, this episode dives into what it means to breathe deeply, start fresh, and help others feel that same fresh-air freedom.

Genesis 7 shows Noah stepping into the ark late in life—and into his greatest calling. This episode reflects on obedience, age, and why God’s timing doesn’t retire us from purpose.

The early church produced a book of Acts. Today, we often produce a book of talks. In this episode, Josh reflects on Noah’s story, modern church culture, and the power of faith that moves before it fully understands.

From ancient genealogies to modern DNA tests, humans have always wanted to know where they came from. Genesis 5 taps into that longing—and then surprises us. This episode explores heritage, identity, and why one life stands out among generations of death.

Genesis 4 asks a hard question: Do you bend your life to the truth—or bend the truth to fit your life? In this episode, Josh reflects on Cain, Abel, and why truth embraced brings freedom, but truth resisted becomes a prison.

Genesis 3 reveals what happens when humans gain more knowledge than they can handle—and then blame someone else for the fallout. This episode looks at the fall, our phones, and why real connection requires less scrolling and more ownership.

Eve wasn’t created to be Adam’s sidekick—she was created to be his reinforcement. This episode dives into Genesis 2:18, the Hebrew meaning of ezer, and why life, marriage, and faith were never meant to be navigated alone.

A failed “Bible-in-a-year” goal led to an unexpected discovery: Genesis reads differently when seen through the lens of quantum physics, relativity, and String Theory. In this episode, Josh explores how faith and science might not clash after all—but harmonize in a cosmic song that began with “Let there be light.”

Years ago, a home church experiment sparked a journey through Genesis, theology, and what “church” really means. In this podcast, Josh revisits that journey—chapter by chapter each week—exploring the tension between tradition and authenticity, and finding fresh faith in ancient words. New episodes drop every Wednesday of 2026.