In Part 1 of a series about a young Jewish girl, Hadassah, who would grow up to be queen in a foreign land, we discuss the conquest of Judah by Babylon, and the subsequent overthrow of Babylon by Cyrus the Great. After the fall of Babylon, Cyrus established the Achaemenid Empire, which became one of the most significant and influential empires in ancient history.
This episode features a speech by Cyrus in which he encourages religious tolerance and lays the foundation for the return of exiled Jews to their homeland.
Today’s episode delves into the Old Testament prophet Micah, exploring his urgent calls for justice, righteousness, and the need for repentance in a time...
The Sabbath is frequently lost in one of two ways: through the neglect of an endless work cycle or through the rigid weight of...
This episode, first broadcast in the summer of 2025, explores the profound reality that Jesus called Judas “friend” even in the moment of betrayal,...
