Unlocking Biblical Chiasm: The Hidden Patterns That Help Us Understand Scripture

Mt. Sinai - Episode 6

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strangertheology.substack.com [https://strangertheology.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7] Two mountains stand in opposition: Sinai burning with the glory of Yahweh and his angelic armies, and Bashan brooding with envy as the mountain of the gods. At Sinai, God descended in fire, surrounded by myriads of holy ones, to give the Law that would define His people. But this mountain of terror would ultimately point to Mount Zion—the mountain of grace. From burning bush to trembling ground to the chariots of God, witness the cosmic showdown between the Holy One of Israel and the powers of the north. Join the Substack: strangertheology.substack.com

Relics, Remembrance, and the God of Matter

In this episode of Stranger Theology, Leslie Garcia unpacks the history and theology of relics through the lens of her essay, When Holiness Lingers. Rather than asking listeners to adopt the practice of venerating relics, Leslie invites us to consider how early Christians understood bodies, sacred spaces, martyrdom, and remembrance. Together, the conversation explores the tension many modern Protestants feel around relics, the biblical pattern of God working through physical matter, and the difference between worshiping an object and allowing it to serve as a signpost to God’s activity. Join the Substack: strangertheology.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strangertheology.substack.com/subscribe [https://strangertheology.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Psalm 121 - Episode 5

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strangertheology.substack.com [https://strangertheology.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7] "I lift my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?" If you think you know the answer to this beloved psalm, think again. In a world where mountains represented divine dwelling places and rival gods, this psalm isn't about scenic inspiration—it's about rejecting counterfeit worship and false refuges. Where does your help truly come from? Not from the mountains where fallen powers dwell, but from the Maker of heaven and earth. Join the Substack: strangertheology.substack.com

Unlocking Biblical Chiasm: The Hidden Patterns That Help Us Understand Scripture

Join Joel Muddamalle and Doug Van Dorn as they explore biblical literary structures like chiasm, the cosmic significance of spatial topography, and the strategic use of subversion in Scripture. Discover how these insights deepen our understanding of Revelation, Luke-Acts, and the overall biblical narrative. Buy Rings of Revelation: https://a.co/d/0eE6MXl0 [https://a.co/d/0eE6MXl0] Join the Substack: https://strangertheology.substack.com/ [https://strangertheology.substack.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit strangertheology.substack.com/subscribe [https://strangertheology.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Mt. Moriah - Episode 4

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit strangertheology.substack.com [https://strangertheology.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7] One mountain. Three moments. Infinite significance. On Mt. Moriah, Abraham bound Isaac, David built an altar, and Solomon raised the temple—and at the center of it all stands the Angel of the Lord with outstretched sword. This is the mountain where the morning star fell and where the true Morning Star would one day be lifted up. Discover the cosmic connections between Venus, Lucifer, sacrifice, and the pre-incarnate Christ standing watch over the place where provision meets promise.