The Divine Council Worldview Podcast

In this episode, Ronn and Mike explore John 19, focusing on the crucifixion of Jesus, its historical and theological significance, and the archaeological insights into the location of Golgotha. They analyze the biblical narrative, its fulfillment of prophecy, and the spiritual implications of Jesus' death. See Details of the DCW Conference: https://brushfire.com/heiserfoundation/dcw26/631039

In this episode of the Divine Council Worldview Podcast, Ronn and Mike delve into various theological questions, exploring the concepts of theosis and deification, the significance of Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine, the humor present in Jesus' life, the implications of the incarnation, and the understanding of idols in spirituality. Each topic is examined with depth and insight, providing listeners with a rich understanding of these complex themes. They also delve into the spiritual significance of idols in biblical narratives, exploring their role as objects of worship and their psychological influence on believers. The discussion transitions into the topic of Gentile salvation in the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of loyalty to Yahweh and the implications of salvation for both Jews and Gentiles. Finally, they reflect on the complexities of understanding these themes within the broader biblical narrative.

Angels, Watchers, divine councils, and holy imagination collide in this conversation with Anthony Diastello. Through his game "Allies of Majesty", we explore how biblical stories, DCW, and Christian fantasy can open fresh ways to understand the Spirit realm, engage theology, and tell stories rooted in ancient faith. Amazon link to book: https://a.co/d/06jel1Qw Discord info: https://discord.gg/kV9ZP63Q4N Wiki: https://wiki.alliesofmajesty.com/ Contact info: anthony.diastello@purefunmedia.com

In this episode of the Divine Council Worldview podcast, Ronn & Mike delve into John 18, exploring the final hours of Jesus' life. They discuss the transition from the high priestly prayer in John 17 to the events leading to Jesus' arrest, the significance of Judas' betrayal, and the metaphorical meaning of the 'cup' that Jesus refers to. The conversation emphasizes Jesus' humanity and the emotional weight of his impending suffering, while also touching on theological interpretations of these events. They also delve into the themes of suffering, endurance, and the trials faced by Jesus and his disciples. It explores the significance of Jesus' suffering and how it relates to the suffering of believers. The discussion also covers the trials of Jesus, the role of Peter in denying Jesus, and the interactions between Jesus and Pontius Pilate, culminating in the choice of Barabbas over Jesus. Finally, they emphasize the deeper meanings behind these events and their implications for faith and loyalty.

In this episode, Ronn and Mike explore the biblical and theological insights regarding John 16, the Holy Spirit and the divine council worldview. Join them as they dive deep into biblical analysis, practical theology, and insights into spiritual rebellion and divine authority.

In this episode, Ronn and Mike discuss John 12 as a theological and narrative hinge in the Gospel, situating it within the chronology of Passion Week while exploring its deeper implications for atonement, messianic expectation, and Gentile inclusion. They noted that early church councils never defined a single atonement theory, arguing instead for a flexible, text-driven, and retrospective understanding of Jesus' death that emerges only after the resurrection. Walking through key scenes—the anointing at Bethany, the triumphal entry, the growing threat posed by Lazarus, and Jesus' interaction with Greeks seeking him—they emphasized how John frames Jesus' death as the means by which the Gentile world is drawn in to Abraham's family and the ruler of this world is judged. Along the way, they challenged overly simplistic prophecy-fulfillment models, cautioned against reading the Old Testament too quickly through a New Testament lens.

In this episode, Ronn and Mike enjoy the story of Lazarus' resuscitation in John 11:1-44. For several reasons found within this narrative, Ronn recommended that original readers would have been tempted to regard Lazarus as the "disciple that Jesus loved" referred to in later stories of John. A key element in this story, of course, was Martha's belief that Lazarus would "rise again in the resurrection" (11:24), offering a chance to talk about death and resurrection beliefs within 2nd Temple Judaism. Did the crowd expect Jesus to literally "be the resurrection and the life"? Apparentliy not—until Lazarus heard his name attached to the invitation to come out of the tomb! The conversation closes with personal application of this story to our understanding and hopes for eternal life.

In this episode, Ronn and Mike work their way through John 10, starting with Jesus' self-identification as Israel's "good shepherd." They recommend that Jesus is thuf fulfilling the meaning of Ezekiel 34, which recalls the extended metaphor of Yahweh claiming to be Israel's ultimate shepherd. This leads to a necessary discussion of the issue of "divine agency," and how God could be seen working through figures who receive their authority through God's appointment. Closing discussion attempts explanations of Jesus' curious statement that he and his Father are "one" (v. 30) and Jesus' use of Psalm 82 to extinguish charges of blasphemy.