The Nephilim Myth: The Podcast

Why are we so drawn to mystery and myth? And what’s the cost of pursuing hidden knowledge at the expense of biblical clarity? The hosts reflect on the key takeaways from The Nephilim Myth, emphasizing a love for God’s Word and a commitment to let the text speak for itself. This excerpt from Samuel Delgado's book, "The Nephilim Myth: A Textual Analysis and Reassessment," explores various interpretations of the Nephilim, a mysterious...

This episode focuses on the overlooked strength of the Sethite view—the idea that the “sons of God” were from the godly line of Seth. The hosts highlight how this interpretation fits biblical themes of intermarriage, holiness, and covenant faithfulness, while staying consistent with the rest of Scripture.

This academic excerpt, "The Nephilim Myth: A Sethite View" by Samuel Delgado, challenges the popular "angelic view" of the Nephil...

Can we trust the Book of Enoch? The hosts dive into the most commonly cited extra-biblical source for the Nephilim theory. They discuss the book’s historical context, contradictions, and alleged connection to the New Testament. Spoiler: the biblical text comes out on top.

The provided text offers a critical examination of the Book of Enoch, arguing against its use in interpreting biblical narratives, particularly concerning the Neph...

Was the conquest of Canaan about wiping out hybrid giants? This episode looks at what the Bible actually says about the reasons for destruction, the lack of hybrid language, and Israel’s call to make peace. The hosts explore whether the conquest supports or contradicts the angelic-human offspring theory.

Samuel Delgado's "The Conquest: Not About Hybrids" argues against the "angelic view" interpretation of the conquest narrative in t...

What was the flood actually meant to accomplish? And does the theory of a second incursion undermine that purpose? In this episode, the hosts examine how The Nephilim Myth argues for a more coherent interpretation of the flood narrative—one that maintains God’s justice and the integrity of the biblical storyline.

Samuel Delgado's "The Nephilim Myth: Decoding the Flood Narrative" critically examines interpretations of the biblical fl...

Can angels reproduce with humans? Our hosts tackle this central question head-on, exploring the physical and theological limitations of angelic beings. From the nature of spirit beings to the creation of life itself, the conversation highlights why the hybrid theory doesn’t hold up under biblical scrutiny.

This academic text, "The Nephilim Myth: Physical Limitations of Angels" by Samuel Delgado, critically examines the "angelic view...

The discussion begins in the Garden and ends with the flood. This episode breaks down the literary and theological patterns found in Genesis 3–6, including distinctions between the sons of God and daughters of men, moral contrasts, and the absence of angels in the text. It’s a deep dive into the biblical narrative itself—without outside assumptions.

This academic text presents Samuel Delgado's argument for the Sethite view of the Ne...

In this kickoff conversation, our hosts introduce The Nephilim Myth and its unique approach. Why question the traditional view? Why focus solely on Scripture? Get a sense of what’s ahead as the hosts lay out the book’s purpose and the mystery at the heart of Genesis 6.

Samuel Delgado's book, "The Nephilim Myth," explores the controversy surrounding the Nephilim mentioned in Genesis 6, specifically focusing on the debate between the ...