Archway Bible
Archway Bible is a podcast hosted by Pastor Jake Sweetman and Elijah Lamb. They share conversations that draw Christians deeper into the story of Scripture and the riches of theology. The show offers wisdom and encouragement for life and faith in a post-Christian world. Each episode aims to connect biblical teaching with everyday discipleship.
Episodes
19. How Does Spiritual Warfare Actually Work?
In this episode of the Archway Bible Podcast, we journey to first-century Ephesus, a city dominated by the cult of Artemis and steeped in magic, ritual, and religious devotion. Drawing on the scholarship of Clinton Arnold, we explore how the ancient cultural and cultic backdrop illuminates Paul’s letter to the Ephesians and his teaching on the powers. We also see that spiritual warfare isn’t limit
18. Is the Trinity Biblical?
In this episode of the Archway Bible Podcast, we explore the Old Testament foundations for belief in the Triune God and why they matter for how we do theology. We also discuss what Christians lose when the Trinity is treated as an untouchable mystery instead of the centerpiece of the Christian faith, before diving into contemporary dogmatics to ask how the Trinity actually works.
17. What is the Mark of the Beast?
In this episode, we pick up our discussion on the beasts of Revelation 13 by taking a closer look at the mark of the beast. Instead of chasing modern conspiracy theories, we examine the biblical and historical context of the mark, what it meant to its original audience, and what its message means for believers today.
16. Is America the Beast of Revelation?
In this episode, we explore the first beast of Revelation 13 and discuss why John’s vision is about more than a single future ruler. We argue that the beast symbolizes empire itself, showing how people and institutions can become tools of evil when corrupted by power, and how Satan tempts us to trust in states, armies, and earthly security rather than in Jesus Christ. We also consider how this war
15. Should Christians Obey the Mosaic Law?
In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest tensions in the New Testament: Jesus says he fulfills the law, while Paul says Christ abolished it. We argue that Paul does not treat the Mosaic Law as binding legislation for the church, but as a source of wisdom, prophecy, and revelation that finds its fulfillment in Christ. What does obedience look like under the New Covenant, and what parts of the
14. How the Day of Atonement Preaches the Gospel
This episode is a sweeping conversation that traces the Day of Atonement through the grand story of Scripture, connecting it back to Eden and forward to the redemptive work of Christ. The episode explores the tabernacle as a symbolic meeting point of heaven and earth while drawing out how Levitical law shapes a deeper understanding of the church’s identity and calling today.
13. Why You Can't Understand Jesus Without Leviticus
In this episode, we walk through the book of Leviticus and explore the literary movement of the book, highlighting the coherence and brilliance of the law. We also discuss honor and shame culture in the ancient Near East and today, showing how it helps illuminate many of the practices and concerns in Leviticus. Finally, we consider how the book prepares the way for the atonement of Jesus and the N
12. Tongues, Prophecy, & Women Preachers
Resuming our series on the Holy Spirit and the Charismatic church, we walk through 1 Corinthians 14, verse by verse, taking time to deal with all the major issues. What is speaking in tongues for? What is prophecy? And why can't Charismatics settle on a definition? Why do women preach at our church? And why does Paul say that they can't speak at Christian gatherings?
11. Is Charismatic Worship Blasphemous?
We explore charismatic worship by tracing its biblical roots and clarifying that “charismatic” isn’t about a certain aesthetic or volume level, but about a heart posture and Gospel-centered content in our songs. From the tent of David in the Old Testament to its fulfillment in the life of the Church, we unpack what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit and how that reality shapes what and how
10. The Holy Spirit from Genesis to Revelation
In this episode, we introduce the Holy Spirit by following His presence throughout the biblical narrative, from the opening chapters of Genesis to Revelation, setting the stage for a deeper upcoming series on charismatic theology. Along the way, we explore how He moves through Israel’s story, the ministry of the prophets, and the life and mission of Jesus. By the end, we argue that the sending of
9. John: The Word Made Flesh
In this episode, we turn to the Gospel of John to explore the striking tension between Jesus as the eternal Logos, God’s own Word who holds all things together, and Jesus as the Lamb of God who was overlooked, misunderstood, and rejected. As we walk through John’s temple scenes and bold “I am” declarations, we see how the true meaning of Jesus’ identity is revealed in His crucifixion, where the Go
8. Luke: The Subversive Lord
In this episode, we dive into the Gospel of Luke to see how its Christmas story intentionally challenges Caesar Augustus’ claims to be the son of God, savior of the world, and bringer of peace, revealing Jesus as the true Savior and Spirit Giver. By reflecting on the hymns of Mary, Zechariah, and Simeon and the prophetic strangeness surrounding Jesus’ birth, we consider how Luke’s vision was meant
7. Mark: The Secret Messiah
In the second episode of our Christmas series, we journey through the Gospel of Mark to explore the “Secret Messiah” motif and how it shapes the unfolding story of Jesus’ identity. Together, we trace the subtle clues and bold revelations that unveil Him as the Son of God — the Divine Savior at the heart of the season.
6. Matthew: The Return of the King
In this first episode of our four-part Christmas series, we explore how Matthew introduces Jesus through His genealogy, birth narrative, and the flight to Egypt. We talk through Matthew’s rich use of the Old Testament and how he presents Jesus as the promised king from David’s line who brings Abraham’s blessing to all nations. Ultimately, this episode highlights Matthew’s portrait of Jesus as the
5. The Immanence of the Transcendent God
In this episode, we address the tension between God’s transcendence and immanence as it unfolds throughout Scripture, using Ezekiel and Isaiah as key examples— a tension ultimately resolved and clarified in the coming of Christ. We argue that the incarnation, humility, and sacrificial death of Christ reveal God’s true nature—not as a break from divinity, but its fullest display. Across the New Tes
4. Man's Descent to Nothingness, God's Descent to Man
This episode traces the story of sin—how it spreads, corrodes, and reshapes humanity from the very beginning. We explore how the incarnation and the life of Jesus enter that broken story to redeem and restore what sin has taken, offering hope where corruption once reigned.
3. How Genesis Made Your World
In this episode, we dig into what makes Christian ethics different from other worldviews—starting with the belief that our worth comes from being made by God himself. That truth shapes how we see human dignity, moral absolutes, and what it really means to live well. We also talk about what happens when people try to build lives, laws, and nations as though God doesn’t exist—and as though humans ar
2. What You Never Noticed About the Garden of Eden (Part 2)
Returning to Genesis again, we explore the biblical theme of Eden as humanity’s original mission—to extend the boundaries of God’s garden-temple into the whole world. We trace how that calling was fractured through the fall, yet continually echoed throughout Scripture as God’s plan for restoration unfolds. Ultimately, we consider how this purpose is reclaimed through the church—practically lived o
1. What You Never Noticed About the Garden of Eden (Part 1)
The Archway Bible Podcast begins where the Bible begins — with Genesis. Episode one takes us into the Garden of Eden, a place that’s more like a temple than we often realize. We talk about rivers, worship, the image of God, and why the tripartite structure of creation has so much to teach us about the presence of God. Starting here helps us see how the big story of Scripture holds together, and wh
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