Season 7, Episode 5: Jacob Wrestles God (?)
Let’s get ready to rumble! In this episode we cover the epic wrestling match with 97-year-old Jacob in one corner and the almighty God (?) in the other. Will Jacob’s peace offering to his brother Esau be enough to right past wrongs or will this wrestling match be the unexpected fresh start he needs?
Let’s get ready to rumble! In this episode we cover the epic wrestling match with 97-year-old Jacob in one corner and the almighty God (?) in the other. Will Jacob’s peace offering to his brother Esau be enough to right past wrongs or will this wrestling match be the unexpected fresh start he needs?
Mentions
- Genesis 32
- Faith Adjacent Casting Page
- Ric Flair
- Boyz II Men
- Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
- Kid Rock – “Picture” ft. Sheryl Crow
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The Cast
The Angels
Boyz II Men
Jacob
Jason Bateman
Esau
Joe Manganiello
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