Bible Talk — A podcast by 9Marks & Southern Seminary
9Marks
A podcast by 9Marks and Southern Seminary, with Alex Duke, Sam Emadi & Jim Hamilton.To learn more about Southern Seminary, visit sbts.edu.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 47min
Isaiah 11: On the Malevolent, Predatory Instincts of Carnivorous Animals & the Coming Messiah (Ep. 162)
Isaiah 11 is a marvelous passage about the coming messiah, and all the blessings that he will bring to his people. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
Nov 5, 2025 • 41min
Isaiah 10: On the Nation-Humbling, Axe-Wielding Sovereignty of God (Ep. 161)
In Isaiah 10, there's an axe of judgment wielded against a "godless nation." That axe is Assyria; the godless nation is Judah. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
Oct 29, 2025 • 46min
Isaiah 9: On the Third Baby in Isaiah's Baby Trilogy—Who Will Deliver God's People from Exile (Ep. 160)
We've all read this passage at Christmas Eve services. It's a dark, enigmatic passage—and then the promise of God-with-us breaks through. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 9.
Oct 22, 2025 • 50min
Isaiah 8: On the Coming Assyrian Invasion, From the Safety of Boynton Beach (Ep. 159)
In this special episode of Bible Talk, recorded in at the recent Promised and Fulfilled Conference, Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 8. Judgment is coming, says the LORD, but there is a way out.You can watch the talks from the Promised and Fulfilled Conference here.
Oct 15, 2025 • 43min
Isaiah 7: On a Perplexing, Perspicuous, Christmas-Canceling Passage (EP. 158)
Isaiah 7 is well-known for its prophecy about a "virgin who will conceive." Well, who exactly is Isaiah talking about? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
Oct 8, 2025 • 34min
Isaiah 6: On Isaiah's Burning Bush Moment and Difficult Job Description (Ep. 157)
In Isaiah 6, the prophet sees the Lord and learns his mission. It's a difficult one: "Preach to a bunch of people who won't listen to you. In fact, your preaching will harden them further."Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 6.
Oct 1, 2025 • 46min
Isaiah 5: On the Parable of a Vineyard and a Reprehensible Joel Osteen Sermon (Ep. 156)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 5, a sobering passage about God’s judgment.
Sep 24, 2025 • 53min
Isaiah 3–4: On Oppressive Baby Princes, Arboreal Imagery, and Irreligiously Esteemed Beauty (Ep. 155)
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 3–4, a poignant passage about—what else?—God's glory in salvation through judgment.
Sep 17, 2025 • 53min
Isaiah 2: On the Nations Streaming, Swords Disappearing, and Sparks Flying (Ep. 154)
In Isaiah 2, Isaiah envisions a glorious future where all the nations stream to worship the Lord and all their inhabitants lay down their weapons forever. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss and, for the first time in a while, disagree.
Sep 10, 2025 • 59min
Isaiah 1: On Israel Becoming Like Sodom and Gomorrah and the LORD’s Gracious Invitation (Ep. 153)
They unpack Isaiah 1’s portrait of Israel’s spiritual sickness and covenantal indictment. The conversation covers historical setting and authorship, literary structure and chiastic design, and the theme of a preserved remnant. They expose corrupt worship and stress practical justice for the vulnerable. The segment closes with the promise of cleansing tied to willing repentance.
