Episode 903: Deborah, a Mother in Israel (Judges 5:6–11)

Podcast: The Theopolis Podcast · Theopolis Institute

Opublikowano: 2026-10-29

Peter Leithart, Jeff Meyers, and James Bejon continue their discussion of Judges 5, exploring how Deborah arises as a mother in Israel to revive a divided and dispirited people. They consider the surprising role of Gentiles in Israel’s deliverance, drawing connections between Jael, Ruth, and Moses’ Midianite family. Along the way, they examine how deserted highways disrupt worship, commerce, and communal life, and how Deborah’s leadership gathers the people for battle. The episode closes by considering song as an instrument of faithful motherhood, preserving the Lord’s righteous deeds and preparing future generations for spiritual warfare. Give to our work and...