Downstream from Religion

By: Ian P. Bailey
  • Summary

  • How the Book of Judges from the Bible explains the cataclysmic problems in our world today... but provides crucial solutions. Host Rabbi Ian P. Bailey, LCPC, brings ancient Jewish sources and innovative psychological ideas to illuminate ancient texts and give practical advice to improve our spiritual lives and mental health. (This is the general audience series, for the Jewish series, see "The Seven Ways Podcast")
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Episodes
  • Book of Judges Ch. 19-21; Concubine at Gibeah: Kindness Re-Births Hope in the Face of Tragedy
    Dec 27 2021

    Society further breaks down on micro and macro levels. As Jewish Law wanes and idolatry waxes upon entry into The Land of Israel, The Children of Israel expect to feel free and to follow the whims of their heart; unfortunately, lawlessness turns to aggression, as always. However, in the face of tragedy, kindness plants the seed for renewed hope.

    What caused the Levite's concubine to run away from him? Why does his father-in-law placate him for so many days? Why does he leaves the man's home so late in the day? Why does Bnai Yisrael feel so compelled to respond to the atrocity by attacking all of Benjamin, and so strongly at that?  (Pilegesh, concubine, Levi, Yehudah, Ephraim, Efraim, Levite, fathers, husbands marriage, Benjamin, Binyamin).

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    44 mins
  • Book of Judges Ch. 17-18; Idol of Micha: The Icon of the Fatherless
    Dec 12 2021

    What led Micha to build one one of the worst creations and cause one of the worst incidences on Biblical record? What is the difference between Levites, Cohenites, and Israelites, and why would a Levite act as a Cohen? Why are these men called both "Man" and "Lad"?

    Societies break down on both macro and micro (and medium) levels. The 'Idol of Micha' incident teaches us where to look to solve these problems on a familial level.

    (Joseph, connective, guarding, Ephraim, Manasseh, Dan, Micha, Mikah, Michah, Michayahu, idol, molten idols, teraphim, Book of Judges, healthy masculinity, male-female, male, female.).

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    47 mins
  • Book of Judges 13-16; Samson 2: The Epitomal Judge, Dispelling Fear and Offering Protection
    Nov 28 2021

    Why does Samson have a weakness when it comes to women? What are we supposed to learn from his action-oriented achievements? What is the message behind Samson using a donkey's jaw? Buckle your seatbelts as we study the rest of Samson’s dramatic story and extract its lessons to solve for the world's problems.

    (Philistines, Samson, Delila, Delilah, Lilith, commanding, guarding, connective, Isaac, Hebron, Chevron, Dan, Judah, Joseph).

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    50 mins

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