Episode 279

Genesis 11: The Tower of Babel

Genesis 11: The Tower of Babel

Why did the builders of Babel want a city and a tower, and what does their desire to make a name for themselves reveal? Explore the setting in Shinar, ancient building technology, the scattering of peoples and languages, and the contrast between human ambition and God’s purposes.

In this episode of The Bible in Small Steps, Jill from the Northwoods explores the topic through examples and practical observations.

In this episode

  • Genesis 10 and 11 as overview and flashback
  • Shinar, bricks, and ziggurats
  • Making a name and resisting scattering
  • Babel, Abraham, and Pentecost

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Jill McKinley is an IT professional, lifelong learner, and multi-podcast creator based in Wisconsin. Known as "Jill from the Northwoods," she hosts five shows spanning practical life change, Christian faith formation, sequential Bible study, nature science, and AI for everyday people. Her content is grounded, structured, and built for listeners who want depth without overwhelm — one small step at a time. Find her at jillfromthenorthwoods.com.