Ep 1433 | The Robertson Family Grows Again With a Very Special New Arrival

The Robertson family welcomes another new baby as John Luke and Christian celebrate becoming uncles again, and the guys remark on the growing number of grandkids filling up the family compound. From there, Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke turn to Homer’s “The Odyssey” and the surprisingly modern warnings buried inside its stories of pride, pleasure, distrust, and temptation. They connect Odysseus’ downfall to today’s struggles with pornography, drug addiction, doomscrolling, and the constant pull of quick dopamine. The guys also look at how Scripture gives a fuller answer to the moral truths Homer recognized, and why faith, community, and Christ matter when it comes to breaking those cycles.

In this episode: Romans 1; Romans 2:14-16; Genesis 6; Genesis 11; Ephesians 4:17-32; Titus 1:10-13; Genesis 1:28; Genesis 9

Today’s conversation is about Lesson 5 & 6 of The Odyssey taught by Hillsdale Professor Dr. Benedict Whalen. Take the course with us at no cost to you!

More about The Odyssey:

The Odyssey tells the tale of the cunning and crafty hero of the Trojan War on his journey home. After ten years of war, Odysseus faces another ten years of fantastic temptations, deadly monsters, treacherous seas, and impious men. Meanwhile, Ithaca is threatened by suitors who plague his wife and plunder his wealth. When Odysseus reaches home, he must slay the suitors, test the loyalty of his friends and family, and restore order to his marriage and his kingdom.

Join Dr. Benedict Whalen as he explores themes of love, marriage, kingship, duty, and piety. Encounter Homer's epic, which displays the full human experience. In a world of uncertainty, Odysseus charts a path towards peace through perseverance, prudence, and justice.

Join Odysseus on his fantastic journey home from Troy in Homer’s unrivaled story.

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Chapters

00:00 The Odyssey’s Cyclops

05:04 Homer’s Ancient World Still Looks Familiar

09:28 A New Robertson Baby

13:18 Why Odysseus Called Himself “Nobody”

18:02 Did Elephant Skulls, Nephilim & Giants

23:11 One Mistake Changes the Entire Journey

27:42 Jealousy & Distrust Create a Cycle of Destruction

32:21 Being Made in God’s Image Changes Us

39:08 The Modern Traps of Pleasure & Addiction

42:26 Why You Need Other People

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