Jim and his close friend José discuss the way the Father teaches all of us about sexuality. It's actually very positively presented within the covenant of marriage. As mature men who are still in the fight, they bring a Jesus-focused hope to this super challenging topic.

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 any others who bring your curiosity and insights to the table! Know you are loved!

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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 wise consultation by Dave Rumppe

Music by Alex Grohl from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠

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!