FAITH AND DOUBT 01: TIME. PLACE. AUTHOR. IDEOLOGY.

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What happens when the God you grew up with turns out to be a moving target? From the garden stroll in Genesis to the cosmic transcendence of the New Testament, the Bible presents wildly different portraits of the divine—each shaped by its time, place, and author.

In this episode, I trace the fascinating evolution of God in the Judeo-Christian tradition:

Genesis: God as an embodied human-like figure.
Exodus: Storm deity on the mountain.
Prophets: King above the nations.
Job: Unfathomable whirlwind.
Wisdom literature: Moral force woven into the universe.
New Testament & Philo: Spirit, Love, and the need for a mediator.

Along the way, we’ll explore why God became more transcendent, less human, and what that means for seekers today. This isn’t about losing faith—it’s about seeing the tradition in its full depth, complexity, and beauty.

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💬 Question for you: Which portrait of God has shaped you the most—and has it changed over time?

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