• The Fringes

    A giant crowd gathers around Jesus at Jericho, but Jesus’ attention is on two blind guys on the fringes. Jamin shares some stories about going to the fringes and how we must strive to do so as Christians. Check out this podcast episode on 1208GREENWOOD’s webpage or simply subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or Google Play.

  • God Brainstorms with Others

    In an intriguing passage, watcher angels deliver a message to King Nebuchadnezzar in a dream. They tell him that if he does not humble himself, he will be forcibly humbled by a psychotic episode in which he will live and act like a beast for a period of time. While this story is quite fascinating…

  • A Biblical Soap Opera

    In today’s Bible passage we see how Abraham and Sarah repeat the actions of Adam and Eve. Check out this podcast episode on 1208GREENWOOD’s webpage or simply subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or Google Play.

  • Writing for Nerd Church

    Our church, 1208GREENWOOD, recently expanded on our mission to “create space, foster growth, love people, and love God,” by implementing the longterm vision to plant churches inside of our building that create space to reach those we’re not currently reaching. One of these churches was called, “Nerd Church,” but has now been aptly renamed, “1208-Bit.”…

  • Why Are Prophecies So Cryptic?

    Paul tells us that, “None of the rulers of this age understood this [secret and hidden wisdom of God], for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory“ (1 Cor 2:8). This is important to note because we often act as though Satan knew God’s plan all along, but the truth…

  • What Was the Tower of Babel?

    When we think of the Tower of Babel, we often imagine a building stretching high into the clouds, especially since it’s described as “a tower with its top in the heavens” (Ge 11:4). But this expression is not meant to denote the tower’s height, so much as its purpose; for as John Walton points out,…

  • Alien Abduction Stories & the Occult

    As odd as it sounds, many modern day alien stories have a lot of demonic overtones. As Walter Martin points out in his book, The Kingdom of the Occult, From a Christian standpoint, those who communicate with UFOs and extraterrestrial beings have always delivered messages contrary to the Bible. This can be attributed in a…

  • Cutting Covenants

    Covenants were a big deal in ancient times. And that’s part of what makes the details of God’s covenant with Abraham so interesting. Check out this podcast episode on 1208GREENWOOD’s webpage or simply subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or Google Play.

  • The Giant Clans of the Bible

    2026 Update: This post has recently gained new readers due to renewed interest in the biblical giant traditions. I’ve added a few clarifications below regarding manuscript differences and the various giant clans mentioned throughout Scripture. If you’re new here, you may also enjoy my work on the divine council and the spiritual geography of the…

  • Fantasy IRL Now Available in Paperback!

    My new book, Fantasy IRL: Glimpses of a Hidden World, is now available in paperback and kindle through Amazon! Here’s what it’s all about: The fantasy worlds painted for us in our favorite books are not quite as far away from real life as some might think. The spiritual world of the Bible is dense. In the…