Torah Tuesday - Michael Heiser

[@TylerDawnRosenquist]

I once sent Dr Heiser a thank you note for being so accessible with his research, and he graciously responded and told me how important it was to him that scholars reach the public with what they are doing and his sadness that so very few devoted themselves to doing that. This was about ten years ago and he lamented that there were maybe ten scholars who really made it a priority and a goal but I know that if he made a new list today it would be much larger (thanks to his pioneering efforts) you would definitely be on it! He definitely changed the game and we all owe him so much.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for sharing that story!

[@rickgrayaz]

Thanks for your touching tribute to Michael Heiser. He's impacted my thinking in a profound way, too. I am thankful for the hours and hours of sharing he left us through his podcasts as well as his books. And please don't worry about the complainers you run into on social media. It's like the song, haters are going to hate, hate, hate, but that can just help us toughen up and encourage us to focus on God, whose going to continue to love, love, love. Thanks for all your great work!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for your encouragement, Rick!

[@thebelfastpodcast]

Thank you for this tribute! I encountered Dr. Heiser a few years ago, and he certainly made me "read my Bible again for the first time." I am indebted to him for much and cannot wait to meet him in the future when we are both in glory.

[@brianpollock7700]

My standard comment of "Another good one, Carmen" is an inadequate response to this Torah Tuesday. I was introduced to Mike Heiser's work through Frank Turek's podcast shortly after returning from a trip to Israel. All of a sudden the flood gates opened and I was introduced to your work, the Bible Project, and so many others. I devoured The Naked Bible Podcast and caught up just a little over a year later. I've been privileged to lead small groups covering some of his books (the "Angels" study starts next week) and yours as well. I teared up during your tribute and I look forward to the day in the New Heaven and the New Earth when I can introduce myself to all of you who have impacted the Kingdom by your work.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, Brian. So glad our work has been helpful to you.

[@nathanrousu1343]

Thank you for being willing to bring theologic discussion out into the public in the accessible way you have. Your work is having great impact and a long reach.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for the encouragement, Nathan!

[@ringthembells143]

What a beautiful tribute. Thankful that KZbin just suggested for me to watch this. We all miss him so much and I am so grateful that he empowered not only myself but so many great thinkers like you Carmen✅✌️❤️

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thank you so much, Jason! Glad you appreciated this.

[@bibleburnout5761]

What a fantastic example and teacher Michael Heiser has been to so many (including my husband and I). Lets keep that mission moving forward to reach the masses for the Kingdom.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Absolutely!

[@rustyballard18]

Thank you for the wonderful tribute to Mike Heiser.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

You're welcome! I was blessed to know him.

[@marietaylor9748]

Amen

[@DavidWilberBlog]

Thank you, Dr. Imes. I have benefited much from Dr. Heiser, and indeed, it was through him that I heard about you! He will definitely be missed.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

David, I'm so grateful that he connected us. Blessings!

[@vico07]

Thank you for all you do Carmen and for a lovely tribute to Heiser. I discovered him randomly on KZbin in 2017. And like you said through him I got to know your work. I am sooo grateful for people like him, yourself, and Mackie who have a heart for teaching the richness of God’s word to us who don’t have the means to access the scholarship. Like Heiser said y’all are our Gandalf and we lay people the hobbits trying to make sense of middle earth lol. Just last year I actually started to teach Sunday school at my Hispanic church using the resources from you guys. Even though I have no formal training people like you make it possible to share more deeply Gods word with others even in Spanish lol. Just yesterday I gifted “Portadores de Su Nombre” to one of my students. Can’t wait to read your new one and keeping my fingers crossed for a Spanish translation of that one in the future too! Gracias, gracias, gracias otra vez y muchas bendiciones!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Dios le bendiga! So glad that our work has been helpful to you.

[@JBrettPrince]

Beautifully said. He is a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. also, don't sweat the pushback. He and I discussed the heavy scrutiny online once.... he essentially said "who cares what they think?" hahaha I don't think I ever cared again hahaha. funny guy too....

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

If people are just being spiteful or hateful, I agree that we should let it roll off. But I've also learned a lot from criticism, especially when its given in good faith.

[@karensquires7818]

I don't cry easily, but I nearly cried as you spoke of Dr. Heiser. He will be sorely missed. His podcasts and books have meant so much to me and opened my eyes to so many things in scripture that I am now able to teach with confidence to others. The impact he has made is unfathomable.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for your testimony, Karen. Blessings to you!

[@one53films]

Thank you Dr. Imes. Thank you for , taking it’s 2024 now and Dr. Heiser is now back Home, for this wonderful heartfelt tribute to Him. He has indeed left a tremendous legacy of His scholar work. It is great to know that so much needed theological scholar work is continued and so generously shared with others via social media. Please do not get discouraged with some comments. Keep doing what you are doing. It matters.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for your encouragement!

[@ifeelsohighschool13]

Lovely words, Carmen. The world will not be the same without him, true, and it is also true that the world will not be the same because of him.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Well put!

[@genham17]

'Public Theology'--I like the way you put it. You and Mike have been such an encouragement to me to get deeper into scripture and ponder it. I'm loving it! May the LORD bless you and keep you. I have so much I want to say, but I'll save that for eternity! THANKS CARMEN!!!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Blessings on your study!

[@Twitchbaseball9king]

Absolutely beautiful! Dr. Heiser is the reason I discovered your work as well. I remember how excited I was to find that he had female academic voices on his podcast. Both of you have inspired not only my continued excitement for studying God's Word in seminary but the need to share it with the local church. Thank you, Dr. Imes!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

So grateful to know this!

[@SimmerdownTX]

Thank you for your tribute to Dr. Heiser. We will miss him deeply.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Indeed, we will. Thanks, Jeff.

[@chrisajr1]

Thank you for this wonderful tribute to a great and humble teacher of Bible. When I heard Mike Heiser for the first time it was like Neo escaping the Matrix! I couldn't believe that I had been a Christian for over 30 years and had never heard most of Mike's insights taught in church. I felt like Blind Bartimaeus and indeed, I asked Jesus to have mercy on me and open my eyes and heart to the truth of His word. My Lord led me to Tim Mackey and you through Mike and for that I will be forever grateful! I got saved back in the late 70's (yes, I was a Hippie) and I wanted to go to seminary to learn textual criticism because I wanted to know the Bible in its original context. Unfortunately, through a series of bad choices I was unable to do that, but I consumed God's word as much as I could. I learned from some really good teachers - MacArthur, Swindoll, Stott, Boice, and others of similar theological persuasions. But I never had the scales fall from my eyes, theologically speaking, until I heard Mike's podcasts and videos and read his books, which in turn led me to Tim Mackey and you. Ever since then, as Mike would say, I have never read my Bible in the same way. Keep up the good fight Dr. Imes and pray for and ignore the critics. You have many followers out hear that you will probably never meet this side of heaven who are praying for you and need your Spirit-filled guidance and instruction. Presently I am going through Exodus in my morning worship time and I incorporate your Torah Tuesday insights into my time with the Lord and appreciate your help in my getting to know my Lord and my God more intimately and deeply. And it all started with Mike being used by God to bring truth to the masses. To God be the glory...

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Praise God!! Thanks for sharing your story, Chris. I'm so grateful for your prayers!

[@LEM317]

I don't think I've ever cried during a Torah Tuesday before. Like what we talked about, my entire life changed because of Mike.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

I'm so very glad we met because of Dr. Heiser!

[@gloriaurban926]

It was through Dr. Heiser that I became acquainted with you, Remnant Radio, Tim Mackie and so many others that have opened scriptures to me. I appreciated your tribute today saying the things that we are feeling. I will truly miss this man of God. Bless you all.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Blessings, Gloria. I'm so glad that Dr. Heiser connected us!

[@allanlane563]

Thank you, Dr. Imes for your Christian scholarship. I read "Bearing God's Name" based on your interview on NB and found it compelling. Dr. Heiser's loss seems like a hard blow. I just pray that believing scholars like yourself will continue to bring Biblical scholarship to the world, as Dr. Heiser did.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, Allan!

[@blakewidmer]

Tears in my eyes. Spirit filled words of love, both of you bearing God’s name for His glory and our benefit. Thank you 🤟🏼🤗🙏🏼

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, Blake. Your friendship is a gift!

[@brandonablack]

I pray you be encouraged and I am impressed by your ability to discuss the negative feedback so humbly and politely. Everything you said about Mike is true, and even more. I could sing his platitudes as I have done elsewhere, but I would rather encourage you to keep moving forward in the Spirit, knowing that in the public sphere there will be testing, but your ability to reach others as Mike has will increase exponentially.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for your encouragement, Brandon!

[@TimelessWisdomDrAnita]

Thank you for sharing your tribute to Mike. It is not hyperbole for me to say that his work changed my life. - I cried when I read his statement. I have taken every class he offered in his school of theology, and I learned about you through his podcast. I immediately went out and bought your book, devoured it in a weekend, and gave it to my husband to read. Both you and Mike have blessed me by helping make the Bible make SENSE. It seems far more cohesive, and therefore even more meaningful and powerful, through your scholarship. There is a VERY HUNGRY Christian audience out here that will sorely miss Mike's contributions. But I, for one, appreciate that he inspired you to do his type of work for the lay audience. Thank you again.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for your testimony, Anita. May God continue to meet you as you read his Word!

[@jokoboyama6322]

Amen ❤

[@Marmeeseven]

I too have learned so much from him.

[@MsMaria990]

❤ thank you Dr. Imes

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

My pleasure!

[@PaleoBushman]

So glad I found your channel. Blessings.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Welcome!

[@craigkunselman3519]

Well said Ma'am, thank you for your work and being willing to put yourself out there like our Brother. For him to live is Christ but to Die is gain. I am happy for Mike in the sense that he is going home for the gain, but I will surely Miss my brother. Thank you again 😊 I enjoyed listening to your book riding on the back of a motorcycle around FL . 😎 Look forward to seeing what your endeavors grow into.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, Craig. I'm glad you enjoyed the book!

[@tanyacarter9431]

Such a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing your heart. I have learned so much from both of you! ❤

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

So glad to hear this, Tanya!

[@nathanielalexander4861]

Abba, have mercy on Dr Heiser and his family. Thank you for the gift that he is to you and the Body of Mashiach

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Amen!

[@rustievian8634]

Thank you Dr. Carmen. I discovered you because of listening to the NBP. And the only reason I dove into it was I was looking for podcasts on eschatology and he was about to do the book of Revelations. He opened my eyes to the things my Granny saw in the scripture and confirmed a lot I learned from a woman who read every Bible version she could get her hands on and read through the Bible every 3 months. She introduced me to Gen. 6 and taught me more on it. I always loved the glimpses into heaven we would get as we read through the Bible. And I love the fact that Dr. Mike dove into those more in the context and taught me more on the mythology that I love to read about. Now when I read my Bible, I read it as a novel that was written in love and was carefully put together. I see things about the mythologies and I have more insight to the development of them. I appreciate his work and look forward to studying what you have learned in your studies. I just finished your book Bearing God's Name and now my Pastor's wife is looking at reading it now. I can hardly wait to read Being the Image of God. Thanks again.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for your testimony, Rustie!

[@graybillythekid]

Thank you for this Dr. Imes 😇... Dr. Heiser was a hero for me... My heart truly hurts from his passing and I will surely miss getting new content from Dr. Heiser 😢 Dr. Heiser's work has helped me so much. I discovered you through the Naked Bible podcast. I really enjoyed your conversation with Dr. Heiser so I picked up your book "Bearing God's Name: Why Sanai Still Matters" and I loved it. I can't wait for your new book in June 🙂

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

So nice to meet you!

[@graybillythekid]

​@@CarmenJoyImesPhD just curious but what happened to the videos you were doing with your daughter? I enjoyed those 🙃 will you be doing more videos with her in the future?

[@steveandlorithomas]

This was really touching. Along with the Bible Project, Dr. Heiser really opened my eyes to see completely different and wild things happening in Scripture. He answered a couple personal emails of mine as I was working through some concerns and ideas. That meant a lot. He will definitely be missed. I am very glad that he has left so much behind for us to appreciate and consider. Prayers for him and his family ♥️

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

That's a great testimony, Steve. Blessings!

[@mikedag1176]

I'm glad that you and Michael Heiser got to interact, share, explore. His departure was so ABRUBT his dedication to Yah was SOLID, Rock solid...

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

I'm glad, too!

[@oyenikeoyeneye]

I got to know about the Naked Bible Podcast from The Bible Project Podcast 4 years ago. Dr. Michael Heiser’s work has incredibly contributed to my love for the Bible which in turn helped me grow spiritually. Thank you for being a gift to our generation Dr Heiser, I look forward to meeting you in the new creation ❤. Until then, we will do all we can to spread your work, thank you for giving of yourself so generously.

[@nathanellzey4704]

I, too, was very saddened when I heard of Michael's failing condition. I'm very glad to see you honoring him in this episode like you have. Well done, Carmen!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Blessings, friend!

[@chriscook2174]

In a culture of shallowness, you, Mackey and Heiser have been wonderful resources. I’m grateful for them introducing me to your work. I’m grateful for scholars who care about the church. Having never met him in person, I’m still heartbroken over Mike. Shalom

[@miccarr]

Your tribute to Dr Mike brought tears to my eyes. Yes, he will be missed, greatly. As you said, so much of his work is left to us as legacy and we can continue to feed on it. I'm happy to have found your channel, your work is also along the same line of public theology I appreciate so much to learn from. Finally, I will try to find the podcasts you were on with DRMSH. Blessings Mrs Carmen!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, Mic! The links to my interviews with Mike are in the video description. Blessings to you!

[@abaum23.]

What a beautiful tribute and love your demeanor as you discuss the critics of what you are doing. Too often there is a polemic battle going on in this world and we as Christians are different. Well, I hope Michael Heiser is somehow able to watch this!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

I sent the video to his wife and I know that she watched it. I'm not sure if Mike saw it, too.

[@Helz777]

Carmen, Egyptology was my masters field, before life took me else where. You, the bibleproject et al, have me now learning biblical hebrew, aramaic and Greek. I have gone from atheist to being driven. Never doubt that what you do does not change lives for the better. Much love from down under

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

So wonderful to hear this! Thanks for sharing!

[@robertw1719]

I heard you on Dr. Heiser's podcast and that led me not only to your YT channel here, but also prompted me to purchase your book. I have not read it yet, but I will - and I've very much looking forward to it!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@dreyaxo3440]

Such a wonderful tribute to a great man. I found your channel and book through listening on his Naked Bible Podcast. A funny story was I had many of his books because I found the titles intriguing, but alas at the time I was not ready for the information it entails. It wasn't until the pandemic - when life slowed down that I eagerly devoured them and Found answers to many questions that I as a lay person was too afraid to ask. His impact on me and my families life... he made me love Yahweh even more because I can proudly say I love the Lord with all my heart, my soul and my mind! My prayers are with him and his family xxx

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for sharing your story!

[@TOlive-fh8sb]

Thank you, Dr. Imes for your dedicated service to the body of Christ! I can’t imagine the time it takes to make these videos and share your knowledge/insight with us. I am grateful for it. I wish people weren’t so critical and ugly. Anyway, I learned about you from Dr. Mike and am so thankful for his work. His determination and heart to bring us an enormous amount of resources and knowledge has truly impacted me. …Keep up your work! You’re making a difference, and you’re such a blessing to me!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, T, for your encouragement!

[@sarahfisher6774]

I think the best compliment I can give Mike is that... I love my Bible more, because of him. I can't get enough of it. Each mystery that Dr. Heiser uncovered for me, just made me want to dive in further. He will be missed, but I wouldn't ask for him to stay on this planet one day longer for my benefit. True healing means going home to see YHWH face to face! That's worth celebrating!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Amen! That's a wonderful tribute, Sarah.

[@bruceanderson8720]

Sad News! I didn't know how sick Dr. Michael Heiser was. I found out about you from one of his KZbin presentations. Thank you for sharing the information on his condition. And thank you for your channel. Don't let the murmurers get you down. Our LORD and Saviour will deal with them. Amen?

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, Bruce. Sometimes the criticism teaches me new things that I didn't know, so it's not all bad!

[@MatMindset]

Well said. And thank you for your wonderful book, "Bearing God's Name". I am using it, along withTim Mackie's Exodus overview for our Bible study group. What an eye opener!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

So glad you found these helpful!

[@KingsMantle]

Thank you for all you do, and for sharing your excitement of the OT, ANE, archeology, etc and THANK YOU for being a public theologian!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Blessings, Jeremie!

[@brendaboykin3281]

No criticism here. Glad that you shared your journeys, my dear. ONWARD!!!!🌹🌹🔥🌹🌹 Thank you for your tribute to Dr Mike Heiser.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, Brenda!

[@peanutnetwork]

Thank you for doing public theology. I know you through Michael Heiser.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Cool! I'm grateful for him.

[@jackzaleski2113]

So nicely stated, thank you. And don't let the overly critical windbags keep you from sharing your thoughts. Obviously Mike was impressed with the caliber of your work which is quite an endorsement!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

I'm so grateful for his endorsement!

[@scottmoran9338]

A fitting tribute to a great man. ❤

[@brotherchrisrco1125]

Amen Sister. I also thank God for your work on Bearing God's Name. It gives a clearer meaning to the Mark of the beast, which so many Believers have butchered in the book of Revelation. But mostly has given a clearer understanding of God and His Word. Thank you...

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, Chris!

[@markdavis3236]

Dr. Heiser profoundly influenced my faith and theology. It was through his podcast that I came to know about you, Dr. Imes. Dr. Heiser, thank you for your life, work and ministry. Go on into glory, friend.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Amen!

[@dietmountaindewd]

Wonderful tribute Dr Imes. Mike Heiser opened up my world view to so many things. I am eternally grateful to him. I learned of you and many other wonderful scholars hrough his podcast. He has lead well. Look forward to learning more from you and others that give so much to us lay believers. God bless and continue to represent God well!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for your comment! Glad to hear that Mike connected you with my work.

[@BeanieQuestOfficial]

I know this is late, but Heiser changed my life. I was drifting towards some forms of modern day Gnosticism, but Heiser's work gave me a paradigm to confront all of that.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Delighted to hear this!

[@ThoughtDecoder]

Push back brings attention to your work. I hate conflict, but that is probably a reason for my slow growth. You're a courageous person! Dr. Heiser is a giant and his work will be studied for many years to come.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, Sean.

[@derekmchardy8730]

Thanks Carmen for doing this public theology, a ministry with obvious personal cost. Your work has helped and educated this retired Scottish physician and lay Baptist preacher. Your interview on lament at Remnant Radio was especially enlightening and has informed both one of my sermons and multiple conversations. And yes. Thank you Lord for our dear brother Michael Heiser whose work has been such a blessing to the church. May his final days of this life be peaceful.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Blessings to you, Derek. And Amen to your prayer!

[@storyofscripture]

I loved of you through Dr. Heiser, he is one of my biggest influences when learning the Christian faith, thank you for this tribute. I pray He knows we love him and that his family has everything they need.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Glad we've connected in this way, Benjamin!

[@geraldawana6380]

When I first listened to NBP I heard your interview and ordered your book and Unseen Realm. Reading yours first was great primer for UR! Looking forward to your new book 😊

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Glad to hear this, Gerald!

[@capiseric]

Thank you for your love for Yahweh and His people.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

You're welcome, brother!

[@flematicoreformandose5046]

I don't have the pleasure of meeting Michael Heiser in person, I only saw him online at a conference. I hope a miracle happens and he recovers, who knows if it's just a stage in his life. I hope with your permission to continue commenting on your channel without being censored. If it's not possible, I'll understand.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Of course, Felix! I appreciate your engagement.

[@JacquelineRPrice]

Awww, Dr. Imes, you made me cry. I am one of those people of whom you spoke who found you because I was first a fan and student of Dr. Heiser. I'm so grateful to both of you, as scholars, for making these things accessible to the common folk. May many more follow both of your examples and bust out of the world of academia and bring this info to us. I'm going to miss Dr. Heiser so much even though I never got a chance to meet him as you did. His work opened my eyes to the unseen realm and my true identity in Christ as have you. Thank you for this touching tribute.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, Jackie. So glad that Mike connected us!

[@pandasister2010]

Thank you for being a breath of fresh air. The way you approach various topics, your presentations, even the questions you ask - are like a refreshing spring rain. I eagerly look forward to your insightful studies of the Hebrew. May you continue to be guided and blessed.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

This is so encouraging, Rebekah. Thank you!

[@jillchristine1561]

Thank you for your beautiful tribute to Dr. Heiser. I found out about you and the Bible Project.. Tim Mackie through the Naked Bible Podcast. He will be missed. ❤

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Indeed, we will all miss him. So glad you found the Bible Project!

[@anapprovedworman215]

Dr. Imes, thank you for your beautiful tribute to Dr. Heiser. I am one of thousands of people who have been greatly blessed by Dr. Heiser's generosity in bringing the Academia to the laity and truly showing us the Bible in all of its glory and richness. I have completed 3 of his 4 courses in his Awakening School of Theology and it will be the launching point for a graduate degree in Bible Studies. I am also thankful for him introducing you to me and your work. Like him, you make the Bible exciting and accessible. It's the Word of God and we all as believers can understand it. But not everyone has the opportunity to dive into all the research and documentation available to the Academia. Thank you for your generosity of spirit in joining Mike and Tim Mackie and others. Finally, I am sorry you received some pushback on your recent videos. I wish more Christians were as excited as you are about learning more about Israel and the Bible and all that entails. Yes, we have to be discerning and careful, but excitement for studying and learning the Word of God is severely lacking in many Christians. I will take excitement about apathy any day of the week. Thanks again for all that you do and keep at it! I cannot wait to learn more from you and others like you. God bless you!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for your encouragement, brother!

[@lorrainehughes3922]

Thank you for all of your work. I have been inspired to cherish the Bible afresh as you explain the culture and deeper truths in the Torah. I also will miss Dr. Heiser. I only recently read one of his books. I’m so happy for you that you began a collaboration with him this side of heaven. Thank you for sharing this kind tribute on his behalf. We should all be so gracious with one another. Aleichem Shalom❤

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Blessings to you, Lorraine.

[@jeremyfort]

Thank you, Carmen. I was introduced to your work through Mike, and I am thankful he was diligent to make many connections with scholars and introduce them and their work to us.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

So glad for the connection, Jeremy!

[@richardcummins7388]

Thank you, Dr. Imes, for this beautiful tribute.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

You're very welcome, Richard.

[@ddsdesignz5174]

Thank you. I've listened to Michael Heiser for some years now and greatly appreciate all he has opened up to me. Touching to know of your connection. Thank you for all you bring and for being willing to open yourself to public criticism for the sake of others. Blessings!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for your encouragement!

[@AaronSchappell10]

My heart has been consistently heavy since hearing about DrMSH's deteriorating condition... I'm looking forward to digging into your "praying the Psalms" book as a balm.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Such a great loss for all of us. Blessings as you grieve and dig into the Psalms!

[@moasaad]

Keep up the good work! I’m so thankful for MH, what a great & awesome scholar … and through one of his podcast, I got to know you! So grateful for that! 🙏🏻🕊️

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

I'm so grateful that he introduced us to each other, Mo! It's a joy to know you.

[@DavidAvila]

Nice tribute

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks!

[@scottmercer86]

😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@JamesRWeise]

I appreciate both your thoughtful reflections and your enthusiasm. So, I hope the push back doesn't get you down.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, James. I'm pressing on!

[@brucecooper7905]

Yup. Beautifully done, Carmen.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, Bruce.

[@bernardware3190]

I found you through Mike!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Cool! Glad to hear that.

[@scottmacfeat2568]

The first time I heard of who you were and your book, Bearing God's Name, was because of that 2019 TNB conference (I watched online). I immediately preordered your book and read it as soon as it came and honestly it's become one of the most helpful books I've read and appreciated. Needless to say, I'm very much looking forward to Bearing God's Image when it comes out. As a pastor, resources such as these are incredibly helpful not only for me, but it's nice to be able to recommend resources like this to my church family (most of whom did not go to seminary)! So thank you for your continued work! Also, thank you for this tribute to Mike. I think your words expressed how many of us feel. I had the opportunity to be on one of his NBP episodes, along with a few other pastors, and I echo what many have already commented in that I too have benefited so much from his work. He will be greatly missed.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

So glad to hear that Mike connected us, Scott. Thanks for sharing your story. I'm so glad our work has been helpful to you!

[@ApologistInDetroit]

I just love the way that you use this channel to model "Bearing God's Name" in practice. If you don't know what you're looking at, you might miss it. But from your opening empathetic explanation of your recent videos and apology. To your heartfelt od to Dr. Heiser. It's so clear to me the way you model it. After hearing the history, I'm a little surprised that I did not encounter you through him. I've been reading him since 2017 -18, I think. N.T. Wright, it's even longer, and yes, I've always been a big fan of the Bible Project since I first saw their videos. All of your works speak to my mind and heart in a way that is so encouraging. All of my service as a missionary vocationally. Lay apologist and leader in my local church has benefited greatly from your work. People think that I am so smart when I just read good scholars. I encountered your work through one of my close friends, Brandon Cleaver. He saw your presentation at ETS and was raving to me about it, so I got the book and consumed it. Or maybe it consumed me is a more apt description. I began raving about it to my circle of friends. I like to think that I probably helped sell 100 copies or so 🤣. The Old Testament never really made sense to me prior to reading your book. Your book changed that, and now my annual read throughs come to life. It's amazing how Yaweh works.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

So glad that Brandon connected us! Thanks for your work in helping others understand the Scriptures!

[@chericandream]

He Goes Before Us -- I AM-- Always Been. Tsion/Yashrael IS a purpose, a practice, and a place; Intentional behavior accordingly unTO RighteousNess, Justice, and SetApart: ...sWORD Spirit and Truth withIN one. (echad) Yahu'Sha Messiah answered, "Thou sayest that I Am a king: ...To (this) end was I born, and for (this) cause came I inTO the world, that I should bear witness unTO the truth. Every (one) that IS of the truth heareth My voice." (Abide, TOdo) Kingdom CitizenShip and MindSet. Followers must (die) of self, repent daily, and know the 'good shepherd'. (Kingdom MindSet) Praise and thanks TO the Most High Ab Yahu'Ah, and all esteem TO His anointed Hebrew Son Yahu'Sha Messiah, our King, High Priest, and Intercessor unTO Life, Love, Logic, and Loyalty everlasting, for believers that "Hear Ye Him!" sWORD Spirit and Truth -- Morning by Morning!

[@anothersaint9759]

😔 Brother... Akhi... Abba... Thanx sis. What's the most important thing one can do while we live? To walk with Abba and Yeshua in Torah lifestyle. According to me a layman. I'm trying to learn from y'all smart people. We need you dude. Abba... YOUR loving will always. Thank YOU.

[@anothersaint9759]

Oops... Forgot the "the" in between "in" and "Torah". Come on akhi... Be healed in Yeshua's name amein. Thank you sis, achoti. Thank YOU Abba. Shalom ahava and emet always beloved. 😔❤️‍🩹☝️💔🥰

[@spacemanspiff9773]

Dr Heiser will be greatly missed. He has done so much to educate the laity. I pray God will raise up another scholar (or two… or a dozen) to take his content to the next level!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Amen!

[@qcbtbx]

Such a wonderful tribute!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, brother!

[@qcbtbx]

Sheesh! Welcome to the world of the internet. You're getting criticism, so you have finally arrived.🤣 Glad to witness your humility. Keep doing what you're doing. Dr. Heiser is a great sounding board.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

I probably should have made clearer that some of the criticism was justified. Option A is to stop saying anything publicly until I'm 100% sure it's air tight. Option B is to carry on and learn from the critique others offer. I chose Option B. :)

[@qcbtbx]

@@CarmenJoyImesPhD great choice!

[@patriothippie5881]

I, for one, am not critical of your excitement over your recent videos. Those who are familiar with your work know you mean no disrespect. I personally do not have any tattoos and will probably never get one. That being said, It is apparent that you got one out of obvious and thoughtful reverence. It is because of Michael Heiser that many people like myself learned of you and have greatly appreciated your work. I will miss Heiser and thank you for your time in honoring his work. Carmen, please keep your head up and stay faithful to the truth. I'm very much looking forward to the release of your Exodus commentary in the Baker exegetical commentary series. God Bless

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks for your encouragement!

[@brendashaffer245]

I really enjoyed the archeology segments. Why are so many uptight about these finds? So what if they aren’t “ peer reviewed” yet. I think some don’t want finds that may back up the Bible. 🤔

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Both of those who publicly questioned my City of David video are believers who were more aware than I was of the contentious nature of that particular dig and who were concerned that I was jumping to conclusions. I'm glad you enjoyed those videos! I'm still really excited that I got to see them with my own eyes.

[@internetneverlies]

I'm just beginning to be exposed with your work (saw a few interviews, heard you as a guest on the Naked Bible Podcast, looking into your published works, etc.), and I'm thankful for your courage to place your theological journey in front of the public eye, just as I was thankful for Michael Heiser in that regard. To be fluent in Christian lingo is easier than ever online, and I've witnessed some abusive uses of it towards Michael Heiser when he was alive (and after he passed) from those who disapproved of his work. So you might receive such as well, particularly by those who disapprove of women as teachers.. and my prayer as I type this is that our Lord will strengthen you with the fruit of meekness, peace, patience, self-control, and faith in those moments. On a super brief personal note, I want to read your book "Bearing God's Name" asap, for the Lord has "softened" my heart/mind to acknowledge that I do not know how to do that rightly, sitting where I'm sitting at age 41 with a life characterized by tragedy and disobedience to Jesus as Lord. I'm quite certain I've borne his name poorly both in ignorance and in sin.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Nice to meet you, Matthew! I hope you get a chance to read Bearing God's Name soon and that it blesses you. (It's 30% off right now with free shipping from IVP if you use the code IMES30). :) As for the slings of people online, I'm getting used to having men throw 1 Timothy 2:12 at me . . . as if I haven't read it before and spent a good deal of time studying it. Thanks for your prayers that I will respond with the fruit of the Spirit in those situations.

[@internetneverlies]

@@CarmenJoyImesPhD Nice to meet you too. I'm truly sorry for any personal suffering of loss you may have felt in losing a colleague, a unique confidant in Dr.MH that was of such encouragement and who shared experiences peculiar to scholarship. You, Dr.MH, and others like the two of you, brought some sanity to many theological environments that inhibit love, growth, coherence, and the preservation of what is true mystery, adhering faithfully of being the best stewards of scripture you can be from what I can see. My hope is to participate as a joyous patreon for Dr.MH and you as well i imagine when back on my financial feet, for I'm confident I will be indebted to your sacrificial work as I am to his.

[@Car1Sagan]

Heiser promoted reading Jubilees & Enoch, noncanonical books of heresy. May God have mercy on his soul.

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Do you refuse to read any books other than the Canonical Scriptures? Heiser read those books to help him understand how the earliest Jews and Christians understood the Old Testament.

[@Car1Sagan]

There's a reason why these uninspired books were left out & rejected by both the Hebrews & early Christians @@CarmenJoyImesPhD ... it led a great mind like Heiser to believe demons are the souls of Nephilim instead of fallen angels and about a Council of Gods, yes obe supreme God but of lesser "gods"? All of this is heretical nonsense & reason why only small Jewish & Christian sects in Ethiopia still honor them. At least call yourself an Ethiopian Christian if you choose to accept this garbage.

[@danhabig]

Jews or gentiles you don’t have to answer to them even though you weren’t trying to start a debate . Many people like me have many tattoos and if your saved or a believer what are we to do . But it is what it is like anyone that come to Christ or what have you , peace

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Thanks, Dan. I realize that I don't answer to others, but since I'm doing theology out here in public, I do want to be respectful and help others think things through. Peace to you, too!

[@danhabig]

I know and agree , I like your posts I found you through Bible project which is so awesome

[@jeraldkampbell2742]

Abba is no trying to be Concealed He's Trying to be Revealed His Name is a Strong Tower Yhvh YHWH The Name the Father Gave The Son Yeshua And He Will Save His People From There Sins. shalom

[@mikedag1176]

How could anybody view the name of Yah be it on a page or on someone's skin viewing it as an offense? How!

[@CarmenJoyImesPhD]

Well, some feel that it should be treated with such reverence that we should never say or even write it. I think that if someone invites you to call them by their personal name and you consistently refuse to do so you are rejecting their desire for closeness.

[@mikedag1176]

@Carmen Joy Imes Absolutely! My feelings EXACTO! A fine video regarding Dr.Mike. loved the part where you were being engaged by Dr.Mike... He was so down to earth.