{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"My Strange Bible","title":"The (Other) Gods in the Bible are Real","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e6d692fa\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2874,"description":"In this podcast episode, hosts Steve and Alex delve into the divine council worldview based on Dr. Michael Heiser's influence. They discuss the supernatural realities painted in the Bible, the existence of spiritual beings like sons of God, and the potential significance of these entities in biblical narratives. They argue that comprehension of these elements provides a richer understanding of scriptures. The discussion also extends to the value of spiritual hierarchy, the impact of rebellion events in Genesis on humanity's state, and the intriguing factor of idol worship during biblical times.00:00 Introduction and the Mystery of Biblical Gods00:26 The Intriguing Concept of Gods in the Bible01:56 Understanding the Divine Counsel Worldview02:15 The Influence of Dr. Michael Heiser's Work04:56 The Spiritual Reality of Idols05:47 The Spiritual Worldview of the Bible09:32 The Supernatural War: God vs The Nations09:46 The Tower of Babel and the Division of Mankind11:06 The Sons of God and the Division of Nations18:42 The Story Arc of God's Plan23:49 Hierarchy of Spiritual Beings: Angels and Demons25:10 Understanding the Roles in the Spiritual Realm25:26 The Concept of Territorial Spiritual Beings25:55 The Divine Council and Its Influence26:38 The Complexity of the Spiritual World27:02 The Interaction Between Humans and Spiritual Beings28:16 The Power of Spiritual Beings in Biblical Events30:05 The Evolution of Understanding the Spiritual World31:36 The Importance of Understanding the Spiritual World36:18 The Three Big Rebellions in Scripture42:20 The Reality of Gods in the Bible44:38 The Influence of Spiritual Beings in Scripture45:23 Exploring the Unseen Realm in the Bible46:10 The Impact of Understanding the Spiritual World46:31 Conclusion: The Journey into the Strange Bible","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/c6wmGLpYpwjuNlGKOjL-snt4mS-o2GzyeAulADo61GU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4MzcwLzE3MTAz/NzUwNjUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}