Out of the Fog: Proverbs

'Wisdom's Call' - Prof. K.A. Ellis Interview

Special Thanksgiving Bonus Episode: I love this book. After six months of study and conversations about Wisdom and Folly in Proverbs, it's so rich! Professor Ellis and her husband Dr. Carl Ellis Jr., are dear friends and co-laborers together with my full-time ministry, Two Cities Project, and the Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity at Reformed Seminary Atlanta, directed by Professor Ellis. We sat down to talk about podcasting (a whole other story) and neither of us knew that the other was working on a Proverbs project. So we turned on the mic and spent some time talking about her book and Out of the Fog: Proverbs. Wisdom's Call has 100 meditations on Wisdom and the Ancient Story. I've never found a devotional book so deep, so biblical and so compelling. HIGHLY recommend! Elizabeth and I are planning to give many family members this gift for Christmas! Hope you enjoy this bonus episode!

Wisdom Wins Battle over Deceptive Deadly Folly - Proverbs 9 (Eliza)

Final episode in S1: Eliza and Jim are back at the table where we hear how deceptive, seductive, care-less and deadly Folly really is, the importance of an intermediary and how Wisdom wins all battles in Jesus! Find your way out of the fog of battle through conversations centered on the book of Proverbs, so you can live a life grounded and engaged in the way of Jesus. Topics in Season 1: What is wisdom? Dealing with anxiety. Some fear is good for you. Fathers and sons. People to avoid. Justice. Adultery. Faith. Healing. Parenting. Personal growth and transformation. Wisdom vs. Folly, Righteousness vs. Wickedness. Biblical history. Getting out of debt. Warnings. Ancient wisdom. Modern proverbs. Life after Babylon. Proverbs chapters 1-9. Most episodes include:       * 5 mins - Introducing who's at the table * 5 mins - Reading a section of Proverbs * 15-20 mins - Discussion and Q&A on the text * 5 mins - Inviting to action Why a podcast on Proverbs? [from Jim]: I've been formed into a better person because I repeatedly read and learned from Proverbs over the years. But today it feels to me like Proverb's practical and profound wisdom about all of life have gotten lost in fog of the battle in our minds and culture. My friends and I want to give a helping hand to others who would benefit from wisdom and direction. When some friends who study the Bible regularly challenged me to capture collected insights and learnings and share them in conversations around the table, Out of the Fog: Proverbs was born. Three main sources for the discussion: 1. I'm deeply indebted to my parents, Jim and Barbara, who encouraged me to simply start reading a chapter of Proverbs a day when I was young. This discipline of regularly re-reading and applying Proverbs taught me a lot that provided stability as a young person. 2. Dr. Bruce Waltke impacted me greatly through a graduate school class. I find his book Proverbs: A Shorter Commentary super helpful in understanding the beautiful and deep historical and poetical aspects of Proverbs. He's my main background source. 3. Discussions with friends from church who have learned the huge value of inductive Bible study methodology. We're recording our live interactions and their insights, observations and applications push me and encourage me. Thank you Eliza, Jewlz, Alex, Nicole, Christian, Deanna, Daniel, Levi and José who bring your curiosity, your story and your insights to the table! Know you are loved! Get involved! If you want to support us, you can follow “Out of the Fog” on Spotify or Apple. While you’re there, please leave us a review – it really does help! * Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠outofthefogproverbs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/outofthefogproverbs/] * Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠outofthefog@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [outofthefog@gmail.com] Your questions are very welcome. Please ask and get involved in the community around the table. We want to hear from you! Thanks: Art and consultation by Dave Rumppe Music by Alex Grohl from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://pixabay.com/music/search/genre/upbeat/] Editing by Jim It took a community to get Out of the Fog: Proverbs rolling. Thanks to all of you who helped! Pastor Mitch, Pastor Emily, and Professor Ellis first believed in the project. My wife Elizabeth lovingly listened and nudged me along. José, Daniel, Debra, Tanner, Deionte, Tom, Ben, Joe, David, and Wayne and all the SNT and SBS crew encouraged me in the process. Thanks most to Jesus. Thanks for checking out our podcast!

Life or Death? Wisdom Revealed - Proverbs 8:22-36 (Eliza)

Eliza and Jim get back to the table to finally reveal Who IS Wisdom! More about the nitty-gritty way of Jesus, choices, layers of meaning and truly unsearchable and practical Wisdom. Find the way out of the fog of battle through conversations centered on the book of Proverbs, so you can live a life grounded and engaged in the way of Jesus. Topics in Season 1: What is wisdom? Dealing with anxiety. Some fear is good for you. Fathers and sons. People to avoid. Justice. Adultery. Faith. Healing. Parenting. Personal growth and transformation. Wisdom vs. Folly, Righteousness vs. Wickedness. Biblical history. Getting out of debt. Warnings. Ancient wisdom. Modern proverbs. Life after Babylon. Proverbs chapters 1-9. Most episodes include:       * 5 mins - Introducing who's at the table * 5 mins - Reading a section of Proverbs * 15-20 mins - Discussion and Q&A on the text * 5 mins - Inviting to action Why a podcast on Proverbs? [from Jim]: I've been formed into a better person because I repeatedly read and learned from Proverbs over the years. But today it feels to me like Proverb's practical and profound wisdom about all of life have gotten lost in fog of the battle in our minds and culture. My friends and I want to give a helping hand to others who would benefit from wisdom and direction. When some friends who study the Bible regularly challenged me to capture collected insights and learnings and share them in conversations around the table, Out of the Fog: Proverbs was born. Three main sources for the discussion: 1. I'm deeply indebted to my parents, Jim and Barbara, who encouraged me to simply start reading a chapter of Proverbs a day when I was young. This discipline of regularly re-reading and applying Proverbs taught me a lot that provided stability as a young person. 2. Dr. Bruce Waltke impacted me greatly through a graduate school class. I find his book Proverbs: A Shorter Commentary super helpful in understanding the beautiful and deep historical and poetical aspects of Proverbs. He's my main background source. 3. Discussions with friends from church who have learned the huge value of inductive Bible study methodology. We're recording our live interactions and their insights, observations and applications push me and encourage me. Thank you Eliza, Jewlz, Alex, Nicole, Christian, Deanna, Daniel, Levi and José who bring your curiosity, your story and your insights to the table! Know you are loved! Get involved! If you want to support us, you can follow “Out of the Fog” on Spotify or Apple. While you’re there, please leave us a review – it really does help! * Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠outofthefogproverbs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/outofthefogproverbs/] * Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠outofthefog@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [outofthefog@gmail.com] Your questions are very welcome. Please ask and get involved in the community around the table. We want to hear from you! Thanks: Art and consultation by Dave Rumppe Music by Alex Grohl from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://pixabay.com/music/search/genre/upbeat/] Editing by Jim It took a community to get Out of the Fog: Proverbs rolling. Thanks to all of you who helped! Pastor Mitch, Pastor Emily, and Professor Ellis first believed in the project. My wife Elizabeth lovingly listened and nudged me along. José, Daniel, Debra, Tanner, Deionte, Tom, Ben, Joe, David, and Wayne and all the SNT and SBS crew encouraged me in the process. Thanks most to Jesus. Thanks for checking out our podcast!

This Choice Matters - Proverbs 8:1-21 (Jewlz)

Jewlz is back at the table with Jim for more discussion about true value (what's better than gold and silver?), it's time for choosing wisdom and what Jesus does to empower us. Find the way out of the fog of battle through conversations centered on the book of Proverbs, so you can live a life grounded and engaged in the way of Jesus. Topics in Season 1: What is wisdom? Dealing with anxiety. Some fear is good for you. Fathers and sons. People to avoid. Justice. Adultery. Faith. Healing. Parenting. Personal growth and transformation. Wisdom vs. Folly, Righteousness vs. Wickedness. Biblical history. Getting out of debt. Warnings. Ancient wisdom. Modern proverbs. Life after Babylon. Proverbs chapters 1-9. Most episodes include:       * 5 mins - Introducing who's at the table * 5 mins - Reading a section of Proverbs * 15-20 mins - Discussion and Q&A on the text * 5 mins - Inviting to action Why a podcast on Proverbs? [from Jim]: I've been formed into a better person because I repeatedly read and learned from Proverbs over the years. But today it feels to me like Proverb's practical and profound wisdom about all of life have gotten lost in fog of the battle in our minds and culture. My friends and I want to give a helping hand to others who would benefit from wisdom and direction. When some friends who study the Bible regularly challenged me to capture collected insights and learnings and share them in conversations around the table, Out of the Fog: Proverbs was born. Three main sources for the discussion: 1. I'm deeply indebted to my parents, Jim and Barbara, who encouraged me to simply start reading a chapter of Proverbs a day when I was young. This discipline of regularly re-reading and applying Proverbs taught me a lot that provided stability as a young person. 2. Dr. Bruce Waltke impacted me greatly through a graduate school class. I find his book Proverbs: A Shorter Commentary super helpful in understanding the beautiful and deep historical and poetical aspects of Proverbs. He's my main background source. 3. Discussions with friends from church who have learned the huge value of inductive Bible study methodology. We're recording our live interactions and their insights, observations and applications push me and encourage me. Thank you Eliza, Jewlz, Alex, Nicole, Christian, Deanna, Daniel, Levi and José who bring your curiosity, your story and your insights to the table! Know you are loved! Get involved! If you want to support us, you can follow “Out of the Fog” on Spotify or Apple. While you’re there, please leave us a review – it really does help! * Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠outofthefogproverbs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/outofthefogproverbs/] * Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠outofthefog@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [outofthefog@gmail.com] Your questions are very welcome. Please ask and get involved in the community around the table. We want to hear from you! Thanks: Art and consultation by Dave Rumppe Music by Alex Grohl from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://pixabay.com/music/search/genre/upbeat/] Editing by Jim It took a community to get Out of the Fog: Proverbs rolling. Thanks to all of you who helped! Pastor Mitch, Pastor Emily, and Professor Ellis first believed in the project. My wife Elizabeth lovingly listened and nudged me along. José, Daniel, Debra, Tanner, Deionte, Tom, Ben, Joe, David, and Wayne and all the SNT and SBS crew encouraged me in the process. Thanks most to Jesus. Thanks for checking out our podcast!

How Temptation Starts? A Parable - Proverbs 7 (Levi)

Jim and Levi discuss the way sexual temptation starts, resisting, home, the streets and every corner. Find the way out of the fog of battle through conversations centered on the book of Proverbs, so you can live a life grounded and engaged in the way of Jesus. Topics in Season 1: What is wisdom? Dealing with anxiety. Some fear is good for you. Fathers and sons. People to avoid. Justice. Adultery. Faith. Healing. Parenting. Personal growth and transformation. Wisdom vs. Folly, Righteousness vs. Wickedness. Biblical history. Getting out of debt. Warnings. Ancient wisdom. Modern proverbs. Life after Babylon. Proverbs chapters 1-9. Most episodes include:       * 5 mins - Introducing who's at the table * 5 mins - Reading a section of Proverbs * 15-20 mins - Discussion and Q&A on the text * 5 mins - Inviting to action Why a podcast on Proverbs? [from Jim]: I've been formed into a better person because I repeatedly read and learned from Proverbs over the years. But today it feels to me like Proverb's practical and profound wisdom about all of life have gotten lost in fog of the battle in our minds and culture. My friends and I want to give a helping hand to others who would benefit from wisdom and direction. When some friends who study the Bible regularly challenged me to capture collected insights and learnings and share them in conversations around the table, Out of the Fog: Proverbs was born. Three main sources for the discussion: 1. I'm deeply indebted to my parents, Jim and Barbara, who encouraged me to simply start reading a chapter of Proverbs a day when I was young. This discipline of regularly re-reading and applying Proverbs taught me a lot that provided stability as a young person. 2. Dr. Bruce Waltke impacted me greatly through a graduate school class. I find his book Proverbs: A Shorter Commentary super helpful in understanding the beautiful and deep historical and poetical aspects of Proverbs. He's my main background source. 3. Discussions with friends from church who have learned the huge value of inductive Bible study methodology. We're recording our live interactions and their insights, observations and applications push me and encourage me. Thank you Eliza, Jewlz, Alex, Nicole, Christian, Deanna, Daniel, Levi and José who bring your curiosity, your story and your insights to the table! Know you are loved! Get involved! If you want to support us, you can follow “Out of the Fog” on Spotify or Apple. While you’re there, please leave us a review – it really does help! * Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠outofthefogproverbs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/outofthefogproverbs/] * Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠outofthefog@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [outofthefog@gmail.com] Your questions are very welcome. Please ask and get involved in the community around the table. We want to hear from you! Thanks: Art and consultation by Dave Rumppe Music by Alex Grohl from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://pixabay.com/music/search/genre/upbeat/] Editing by Jim It took a community to get Out of the Fog: Proverbs rolling. Thanks to all of you who helped! Pastor Mitch, Pastor Emily, and Professor Ellis first believed in the project. My wife Elizabeth lovingly listened and nudged me along. José, Daniel, Debra, Tanner, Deionte, Tom, Ben, Joe, David, and Wayne and all the SNT and SBS crew encouraged me in the process. Thanks most to Jesus. Thanks for checking out our podcast!