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Conversations and studies exploring Scripture, history, and faith. Hosted by Alec, the show brings together music, biblical scholarship, and diverse perspectives to edify and grow the body of Messiah.

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  1. Did Genesis Copy Babylon? Epic of Gilgamesh Explained

    1D AGO

    Did Genesis Copy Babylon? Epic of Gilgamesh Explained

    Did Genesis copy the Epic of Gilgamesh?In this episode of Water into Wine, I’m joined again by Dr. Mark Chavalas, scholar of Mesopotamian history and ancient Near Eastern literature, to explore the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Atrahasis flood tradition, and how these Mesopotamian accounts compare with the biblical flood narrative in Genesis.We discuss:• What the Epic of Gilgamesh actually is• When the flood tablets were discovered• The Atrahasis epic and the fuller Mesopotamian flood story• Similarities and differences between the Mesopotamian flood and Genesis• Whether Genesis “borrowed” from Babylon• How ancient Near Eastern context helps us read Scripture more clearly• Why Genesis–Kings may reflect an exile lensRather than being intimidated by parallels between ancient texts, we explore how understanding Mesopotamian literature can sharpen our reading of Scripture and deepen our appreciation for the theological message of Genesis.Books Mentioned• Nathan Wasserman — The Flood: The Akkadian Sources• W. G. Lambert & A. R. Millard — Atra-Ḫasīs: The Babylonian Story of the Flood• Stephanie Dalley — Myths from Mesopotamia• Adam Miglio — The Gilgamesh Epic and Genesis 1–11: Peering into the Deep• Andrew George — The Epic of Gilgamesh• Benjamin Foster — The Epic of GilgameshFollow Dr. Mark ChavalasPodcast: The Buried Biblehttps://www.youtube.com/@UCvlSazBr6-ME5x2KsbsnPlQ About Water into WineWater into Wine studies Scripture in its original context through conversations with scholars, authors, and Bible teachers, with the hope of edifying the whole body of Messiah.If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and follow for future interviews and discussions.#Genesis #EpicOfGilgamesh #BibleAndAncientNearEast #Mesopotamia #Atrahasis #BiblicalStudies #AncientNearEast #ChristianApologetics #waterintowine

    56 min
  2. The Relational Universe with Dr. Doug Hamp

    FEB 8

    The Relational Universe with Dr. Doug Hamp

    Dr. Doug Hamp joins Water into Wine to discuss his upcoming book, The Relational Universe, which will be released in September.In this conversation, Doug explores the idea that reality is not fundamentally made of “stuff,” but of relationship. Drawing from architecture, quantum physics, cosmology, and Scripture, he introduces three structural requirements that hold any system together: alignment, intent, and repair.We talk about:Why relationship may be more fundamental than matterThe observer effect and the “participatory universe”Genesis, tohu vavohu, and creation as potentialityLove, freedom, entropy, and the cost of real choiceSin, forgiveness, and commandments as structural realitiesWhy forgiveness can be understood as “letting go of stored misalignment”This episode is designed for believers, skeptics, and curious thinkers alike — an invitation into wonder rather than argument.Pre-order Doug Hamp’s book The Relational Universehttps://a.co/d/08DTFpfCIf you enjoyed this conversation, consider subscribing for more long-form discussions on Scripture, theology, history, and the biblical world.

    56 min
  3. Jesus and the Torah: Eye for an Eye or Turn the Other Cheek? With Dr. Dru Johnson

    JAN 25

    Jesus and the Torah: Eye for an Eye or Turn the Other Cheek? With Dr. Dru Johnson

    Jesus and the Torah: Eye for an Eye… or Turn the Other Cheek?In this episode of Water into Wine, I’m joined by Dr. Dru Johnson to discuss how Yeshua/Jesus understood Torah—not as a flat list of rules, but as divine instruction meant to shape wisdom, character, and justice.We explore why modern Christians often misread “biblical law,” how Torah functioned in its ancient context, and how Yeshua’s teaching (“turn the other cheek”) actually connects back to Torah’s original intent—especially in the famous “eye for an eye” passage.We also dig into Torah meditation (Psalm 1), the relationship between law and narrative, how moral imagination is trained through Scripture, and why the Torah’s concern for the vulnerable is central to understanding biblical justice.📌 Learn more from Dr. Johnson’s work:• Center for Hebraic Thought: https://hebraicthought.org/• The Biblical Mind: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Course referenced: AWKNG School of Theology — “The Christians’ Relationship to the Old Testament” https://catalog.awkngschooloftheology.com/courses/the-christians-relationship-to-the-old-testament

    50 min

  4. JAN 12

    End Times and The Return of The King with Steve Moutria

    Today I’m joined by Steve Moutria (TorahFamily.org) for a wide-ranging conversation on End Times—with a strong focus on reading prophecy through Torah patterns, Yeshua’s warnings in Matthew 24 / Mark 13 / Luke 21, and the need to stay humble as we keep studying.We talk about what Steve considers the key “watch list” signs—Jerusalem being surrounded and the abomination of desolation—and his working framework of how events may unfold (including Ezekiel’s “40 days,” resurrection timing themes, Babylon/Antichrist, and a Sinai “bride” motif). Steve also shares thoughts on the Ark/Tabernacle theme, the two witnesses, the idea that prophecy can be cyclical, and why we need the Spirit and a life of obedience to handle the Scriptures rightly.Guest: Steve Moutria — https://torahfamily.org/Host: Alec (Water into Wine)Teachings Steve mentioned1) The Return of the Tenthttps://torahfamily.org/the-return-of-the-tent/2) What is the Idol of Jealousy?https://torahfamily.org/what-is-the-idol-of-jealousy/3) Beware of the Noahide Lawshttps://torahfamily.org/beware-of-the-noahide-laws/4) The 2nd Exodushttps://torahfamily.org/the-2nd-exodus/5) Armageddon and the Parousia (Updated and Expanded)https://torahfamily.org/armageddon-and-the-parousia-updated-and-expanded/6) Declaring the End from the Beginninghttps://torahfamily.org/declaring-the-end-from-the-beginning/7) Satan’s Little Seasonhttps://torahfamily.org/satans-little-season/8) The Abomination of Desolationhttps://torahfamily.org/the-abomination-of-desolation/9) What is the Gospel?https://torahfamily.org/what-is-the-gospel/

    57 min

  5. 12/15/2025

    Water into Wine at Cana: The Hour, the Bridegroom, and the Cross with Dr. John Schwandt

    In this Water into Wine conversation, Alec sits down with Dr. John Schwandt (biblical languages scholar and founding president of Redemption Seminary) to explore the Wedding at Cana (John 2)—especially the puzzling line where Jesus says: “What is this to me and to you, woman? My hour has not yet come.”Dr. Schwandt walks through how this Greek idiom gets translated very differently across English versions, why it often sounds negative in English, and why the immediate context (Mary’s response) suggests an affirmative sense instead. From there, the discussion opens into John’s bigger theme of “the hour”—including the idea that, in a wedding context, the “man of the hour” is the bridegroom, and how John may be linking Cana to Jesus' ultimate “hour” in the Passion.We also touch on the symbolic connections of water, wine/blood, and Spirit as “marks of the temple,” and how these themes show up in John and 1 John.Guest resources:Redemption Seminary: https://redemption.edu/Blog/Studies: https://redemption.edu/news (also under “Resources”)

    1h 2m
  6. Sacred Space - From the Garden of Eden to the Body of Messiah with Rico Cortes

    11/10/2025

    Sacred Space - From the Garden of Eden to the Body of Messiah with Rico Cortes

    What if the story of the Bible is really the story of sacred space?From Eden to the Tabernacle, from the Temple to the Body of Messiah—Rico Cortes unpacks how the Creator has always desired to dwell among His people.In this conversation, Rico traces the Temple pattern through Scripture, showing how it reveals God’s order, holiness, and covenant relationship. He discusses the centrality of Leviticus as the blueprint for worship, the ancient Near Eastern context of sacred space, and how the priesthood and festivals reflect Yahweh’s divine hospitality. Together, we explore how the Temple is not a relic of the past but a living symbol of the Messiah’s body and of God's presence restored among His people.About Rico CortesRico Cortes is the founder of Wisdom In Torah Ministries, a teacher and researcher specializing in Temple theology, Leviticus, and ancient Near Eastern studies. For over two decades, he’s helped believers recover the biblical patterns of holiness, covenant, and worship.Website: https://wisdomintorah.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCJwtL3cb95bZK96oB6eXP2Q About Water into WineWater into Wine brings together scholars, authors, and teachers to uncover the original context of faith and the unity of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. Subscribe for more conversations that bridge biblical scholarship and discipleship.

    1h 4m

  7. 10/28/2025

    Women, Artemis and Paul With Dr. Sandra Glahn

    In this Water into Wine episode, Alec sits down with Dr. Sandra Glahn, professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary and author of Nobody’s Mother, to explore women, Scripture, and cultural context.Dr. Glahn shares her personal journey through infertility, identity, and calling and how her study of 1 Timothy, Ephesus, and the cult of Artemis reshaped her understanding of what the Bible really says about women, teaching, and ministry.Together, they uncover how archaeology, linguistics, and first-century culture illuminate Paul’s letters, the story of Artemis/Diana, and why context matters for interpreting passages about women and leadership.Guest: Dr. Sandra Glahn — Professor, Dallas Theological SeminaryFeatured Book: Nobody’s Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament.Learn more about Dr. Sandra Glahn at: https://sandraglahn.com/Topics discussed:Dr. Glahn’s story of loss and callingCultural baggage vs. biblical truthPaul’s letters to Timothy in the shadow of Artemis of EphesusHow Acts 19 clarifies 1 Timothy 2Early church women: widows, deaconesses, and the roots of monastic serviceWhy the gospel flourished among women and slaves in the first centuriesSubscribe for more interviews exploring Scripture, archaeology, and early Christian faith:@WaterIntoWine#WaterIntoWine #SandraGlahn #WomenInMinistry #Ephesus #Artemis #BiblicalContext #EarlyChristianity #PaulineLetters #1Timothy #BibleStudy #ChristianHistory #DallasTheologicalSeminary #ArchaeologyAndTheBible #BiblicalScholarship #Theology #WomenInTheBible #FaithAndCulture #AlecDunlop #Nobody’sMother #NewTestamentContext

    53 min

  8. 10/12/2025

    Paul and the Divine Christ — with Dr. David Capes

    What did the apostle Paul really believe about Jesus?In this episode of Water into Wine, Alec Dunlop talks with Dr. David Capes, Director of the Lanier Theological Library in Houston, TX and author of The Divine Christ: Paul, the Lord Jesus, and the Scriptures of Israel.Together they explore how Paul—rooted in Jewish monotheism and the Scriptures of Israel—came to see Yeshua sharing in the divine identity of YHWH, and how that realization reshaped his gospel, worship, and mission.Dr. Capes' website: https://davidbcapes.com/publications/Books: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/David-B.-Capes/author/B001JPAIV6?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueAWKNG Course on the Divine Christ: https://catalog.awkngschooloftheology.com/courses/the-divine-christ/

    56 min

  9. 09/29/2025

    Mesopotamia and the Bible Part 1 Creation with Dr. Mark Chavalas

    In this conversation, Alec welcomes Dr. Mark Chavalas, who shares how his journey into ancient history and languages led him to study Mesopotamia and its connection to the Bible. He explains how learning Akkadian and working with cuneiform texts shaped his understanding of Genesis.Dr. Chavalas discusses the difference between material and immaterial creation in Mesopotamian and biblical accounts, the role of cosmic law, and how the power of Mesopotamian gods was limited compared to the God of Israel. He highlights the vast difference in the character and purpose of creation between Mesopotamian myths and the biblical text.The interview closes with reflections on how knowing Mesopotamia helps us read the Bible in its ancient context and see the uniqueness of its worldview.#Mesopotamia #Bible #Genesis #Akkadian #Cuneiform #Creation #AncientNearEast #BiblicalStudies #OldTestament #waterintowine The Buried Bible Podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5rLkGO5dXcVdGVZQSlBoAC?si=0f2aed30d7044e0eDr. Chavalas on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mark+Chavalas&crid=9X7VBTDK65OC&sprefix=mark+chavalas%2Caps%2C106&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

    1h 13m

  10. 09/15/2025

    Hebrew, Free Will, and End-Time Deception with Dr. Douglas Hamp

    In this conversation with Dr. Douglas Hamp, we dig deep into the original languages of Scripture and uncover how Hebrew opens up a fresh understanding of God’s Word.Dr. Hamp explains why studying at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem shaped his approach to the Bible, how concepts like “free will” are woven into the very fabric of creation, and why obedience is at the heart of faith. We discuss:How biblical languages deepen our understanding of scripture.Why God “wrote into the code” the possibility of failure.The story of Nadav and Abihu and lessons in obedience.The “Tablet of Destiny” and Christ’s ultimate victory.Strong delusion and end-time deceptionWhether you’re interested in biblical languages, theology, or how faith meets everyday life, this interview will take you deeper into the roots of Scripture.#BiblicalHebrew #FreeWill #EndTimes #DouglasHamp #BiblicalLanguages #ProblemOfEvil #TabletOfDestiny #Obedience #faithandworks Check out Dr. Hamp's books:https://www.amazon.com/Books-Douglas-Hamp/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADouglas%2BHamp Dr. Hamp's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/doughamp

    1h 6m

  11. 09/02/2025

    The Aramaic Peshitta with Andrew Gabriel Roth

    Join us for an exclusive interview with Andrew Gabriel Roth, translator of the Aramaic Apostolic Writings and leading voice on the Peshitta Bible. In this conversation, Roth dives into the Aramaic New Testament, exploring how the language of Yeshua (Jesus) reveals fresh insights into the Gospels and Epistles. We discuss manuscript variants between the Aramaic and Greek New Testament, the reliability of the Peshitta text, and how these discoveries impact our understanding of the early church and biblical translation today. If you’re interested in biblical languages, textual criticism, or learning how the Bible in Aramaic connects to faith in Messiah, this interview is for you. 📖 Explore Andrew Gabriel Roth’s workWebsite: https://onefaithonepeopleministries.com/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrew-...#AndrewGabrielRoth #Peshitta #AramaicNewTestament #BibleInAramaic #WaterIntoWine Water into Wine Theme Is Awake by Alec Dunlop

    55 min
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Conversations and studies exploring Scripture, history, and faith. Hosted by Alec, the show brings together music, biblical scholarship, and diverse perspectives to edify and grow the body of Messiah.

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  • Creator
    Alec
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
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