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The Dig In Podcast w/Johnny Ova

Johnny Ova

18 episodes

22 hours ago

What did the ancient world really believe about the gods? And how did humanity move from countless divine beings to the bold claim that there is only one God? In this episode of The Dig In Podcast, Pastor Johnny Ova sits down with Dr. Michael Hundley, professor of Religious Studies at the University of Memphis and Ph.D. graduate of the University of Cambridge. Dr. Hundley’s research focuses on the intersection of the human and the divine in the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East. He has t...

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What did the ancient world really believe about the gods? And how did humanity move from countless divine beings to the bold claim that there is only one God? In this episode of The Dig In Podcast, Pastor Johnny Ova sits down with Dr. Michael Hundley, professor of Religious Studies at the University of Memphis and Ph.D. graduate of the University of Cambridge. Dr. Hundley’s research focuses on the intersection of the human and the divine in the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East. He has t...

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Religion & Spirituality

Episodes (18/18)

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God Against the Gods: How Monotheism Was Born w/ Dr Michael Hundley

What did the ancient world really believe about the gods? And how did humanity move from countless divine beings to the bold claim that there is only one God? In this episode of The Dig In Podcast, Pastor Johnny Ova sits down with Dr. Michael Hundley, professor of Religious Studies at the University of Memphis and Ph.D. graduate of the University of Cambridge. Dr. Hundley’s research focuses on the intersection of the human and the divine in the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East. He has t...

22 hours ago

54 minutes

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The Fall of the Temple: Dr. Guy MacLean Rogers on 70 AD and the End of an Era

Today on The Dig In Podcast, Johnny Ova welcomes Dr. Guy MacLean Rogers, one of the world’s leading historians of the ancient world, for a deep dive into the destruction of the Jerusalem temple in 70 AD. This is the moment that forever changed Jewish life, shook the Roman Empire, and influenced the rise of Christianity. Dr. Rogers is Professor of History and Classical Studies at Wellesley College. He earned his PhD in Classics from Princeton University, has received fellowships from the Natio...

2 weeks ago

46 minutes

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What Ancient Worship Sounded Like: The Psalms w/ Dr. Kevin Foth

What did worship in ancient Israel actually sound like? Were the Psalms quiet devotionals, or loud, communal songs that echoed through the temple courts? In this episode, Dr. Kevin Foth, Academic Dean at Prairie College and author of Semantics and Poetics of the Righteous and the Wicked in the Psalms, joins Johnny Ova to bring the Psalms to life. Together they explore how the Psalms were sung, the instruments and voices that may have filled the temple, and how these songs carried Israel throu...

4 weeks ago

44 minutes

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When God Speaks: The Power of Divine Words in the Old Testament | Prof. Steven Mann

In this powerful episode, Pastor Johnny Ova sits down with Prof. Steven Mann, chair of the seminary at Azusa Pacific University and a leading expert in speech act theory, Old Testament theology, and biblical narrative. Together, they explore how God’s words throughout Scripture are not just spoken statements but active forces that create, command, bless, warn, and transform. Prof. Mann explains how the lens of speech act theory helps us understand the Bible on a deeper level. From Genesis 1 t...

1 month ago

54 minutes

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Mourner, Mother, Midwife: Re-imagining God’s Feminine Presence w/ Prof. Juliana Claassens

In this powerful episode of The Dig In Podcast, Pastor Johnny Ova sits down with Prof. Juliana Claassens, Old Testament scholar and author of Mourner, Mother, Midwife, to explore the rich and often overlooked feminine metaphors for God found in the Hebrew Bible. Together, they discuss: God as mourner, mother, and midwifeHow Scripture speaks to trauma, injustice, and healingThe impact of patriarchal theology and how to expand our image of GodWhy reframing divine metaphors matters for faith, ju...

1 month ago

41 minutes

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The Fear of God: Emotion, Power, and Awe in the Old Testament w/ Prof. Bradley Cameron

What does it really mean to fear God? In this powerful episode, Johnny Ova sits down with Old Testament scholar Prof. Bradley Cameron to unpack one of the most misunderstood biblical themes, the fear of God. Far from being a message of fear-based control, the Bible presents fear as something emotionally rich, theologically grounded, and deeply transformational. Together they explore: Why the fear of God is more than just respectHow the Hebrew Bible defines fear across Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, ...

2 months ago

44 minutes

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Protest and Praise: What the Lament Psalms Teach Us About Suffering w/ Dr William Morrow

Can you be faithful to God and still cry out in protest? Can you worship while you’re wounded? In this episode of The Dig In Podcast, Johnny Ova is joined by Dr. William Morrow, Professor Emeritus at Queen’s University and author of Protest Against God, to explore the deep emotional and theological world of the lament Psalms. Together, they unpack how ancient Israel responded to suffering, why protest was once considered a holy act, and what it means for people of faith today who are walking ...

2 months ago

39 minutes

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Old Testament Ethics, Isaiah, and the Moral Vision of Scripture with Dr. Iain Provan

In this episode of The Dig In Podcast, Johnny Ova sits down with Dr. Iain Provan, respected Old Testament scholar and author of Seriously Dangerous Religion, to explore how the ethical vision of the Old Testament still speaks into the moral confusion of today. They unpack the difference between biblical law and ethics, the prophetic message of Isaiah, and how to faithfully wrestle with some of the harder or more disturbing Old Testament texts. Dr. Provan also shares insight into his newest wo...

3 months ago

42 minutes

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What Is God Really Like? Rethinking Wrath, Judgment, and the Christlike God | Dr. Brad Jersak

If God has always looked like Jesus, what does that mean for how we understand wrath, judgment, and justice? What do we do with the violence in the Old Testament, or the warnings of hell in the New? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Dr. Brad Jersak joins Johnny Ova for a deeply theological yet pastoral conversation on one of the most urgent questions of our time: What is God really like? Together, they explore: Why Brad believes Jesus (especially crucified) is the full and final revel...

3 months ago

56 minutes

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What Hebrew Manuscripts Teach Us Today with Dr. Kevin Chen

How can ancient Hebrew manuscripts help us understand the Bible more clearly, and what do they reveal about the Messiah? In this episode of The Dig In Podcast, Pastor Johnny Ova is joined by Old Testament scholar and author Dr. Kevin Chen to explore the powerful story that unfolds through preserved Hebrew texts. From the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Messianic vision in Genesis, they unpack how the literary structure, repetition, and narrative design of the Old Testament all point to Jesus Christ. ...

3 months ago

36 minutes

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The Book of the Twelve: One Scroll, Many Voices w/ Dr James Nogalski

Dr. James Nogalski joins Pastor Johnny Ova on The Dig In Podcast to walk us through the Book of the Twelve, not as twelve random prophetic books, but as one unified scroll with a powerful message. From Hosea to Malachi, this conversation uncovers how themes of justice, restoration, and covenant all come together across time, space, and scribal design. We explore: Why the prophets were compiled into one scrollHow recurring themes create literary and theological unityThe role of the Day of Yahw...

4 months ago

35 minutes

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Uncovering Sodom and Gomorrah w/ Dr. Dylan Johnson

What really happened in Sodom and Gomorrah? Was it about immorality, or something deeper? Dr. Dylan Johnson, expert in ancient Near Eastern law and the Hebrew Bible, joins Pastor Johnny Ova of Sound of Heaven Church to explore the historical, literary, and cultural context of this iconic story. From Mesopotamian parallels to the evolving biblical traditions, this conversation will challenge what you thought you knew. It's now time to Dig In! Support the show

4 months ago

35 minutes

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Isaiah’s Prophecies: How History and Structure Reveal God’s Vision w/ Dr Paul Wegner

Join us on The Dig In Podcast as we delve into the profound depths of the book of Isaiah with Dr. Paul D. Wegner, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Gateway Seminary in Ontario, California. With a Ph.D. from King's College, University of London, Dr. Wegner brings decades of scholarly expertise to our discussion, illuminating the historical context and literary structure of Isaiah's prophecies. In this episode, we explore: The significance of Isaiah's historical backdropThe structural...

5 months ago

59 minutes

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Does Hell Really Exist w/ Bishop Jamie Englehart

What if everything you were taught about hell... deserves a second look? In this bold and freeing episode of The Dig In Podcast, Johnny sits down with Bishop Jamie Englehart for an honest and eye-opening conversation about one of the most misunderstood topics in Christianity...HELL. Jamie is the creator of the course Get the Hell Out, a deep theological dive that challenges the traditional view of eternal conscious torment and invites believers to explore what Scripture actually says about ju...

10 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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A Contextual View Of The Bible w/ Dr Matthew Hester

Round 2 is here, and this time it’s face-to-face. Johnny Ova sits down in person with Dr. Matthew Hester right here in New York for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about faith, Scripture, and what it means to follow Jesus with both heart and mind. This episode picks up where their first conversation left off, but takes an even deeper dive into one of the most foundational questions for believers today: Can we trust the Bible? They tackle topics that many Christians quietly wonder about b...

2 years ago

1 hour 24 minutes

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Revival or Renewal: A Look At Asbury w/ Pastor Mike Santiago

In this heartfelt episode of The Dig In Podcast, Johnny sits down with Pastor Mike Santiago, lead pastor of Focus Church, one of the fastest growing churches in the United States. Their conversation weaves together powerful themes of ministry, family, and revival in a way that feels both personal and deeply spiritual. Pastor Mike shares the incredible story of his journey in ministry, reflecting on the joys and challenges of leading a growing congregation while staying grounded as a husband a...

2 years ago

34 minutes

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Be Like David or Be Like Jesus? w/ Dr. Matthew Hester

There’s a quiet revolution happening in the Church, a reformation not of systems, denominations, or new movements, but of hearts returning to the core of it all: Jesus. In this episode of The Dig In Podcast, Johnny sits down with Dr. Matthew Hester for a deep and refreshing conversation about what it means to strip away the noise and return to the simplicity and power of Christ at the center. Together, they explore how much of modern Christianity has drifted into complexity, cultural confusio...

2 years ago

1 hour 31 minutes

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Authenticity in Christianity w/ Pastor Michael Miano

What does it really mean to be authentic in your faith? In this powerful and raw episode of The Dig In Podcast, Johnny is joined by Pastor Miano, whose journey from gang life to gospel truth will challenge everything you think you know about Christian transformation. Miano shares his gripping story of survival, redemption, and radical change, going from the streets to the pulpit through the grace of God. But this conversation goes even deeper. Together, Johnny and Pastor Miano unpack the hard...

2 years ago

1 hour 48 minutes