If you thought villains were only in the Old Testament, just wait until you hear this episode as we turn a corner into the New Testament to deep dive Herod. In this episode, we take a look at this shady ruler, find out why he was so afraid of a little baby and explore the great lengths he went to preserve his throne. Join us as we revisit some beloved characters from previous seasons while unpacking the biggest bad guy of the Christmas story. MENTIONSMatthew 2:1-23Season 1, Episode 6: JosephSeason 4: Advent Western WallStanley Tucci Making a Negroni Luke 2:24 - Pair of TurtledovesHilton HeadHosea 11:1Season 12, Episode 1: The Serpent Midnight in ParisKerri StrugFournier’s GangreneGENTLE REBUKEOur resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of every episode. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer of The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can get full access to this week’s Bible Binge Deep Dive. Become a partner.SHOW SPONSORSCru: For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles a month for $21, as a thank you, we will provide meals to five hungry families through our humanitarian aid ministry. Go to give.cru.org/TheBibleBinge to help today.Memento Mori with Erin Moon: Prepare for Lent and the Holy Week season with Bible Scholar Erin Moon. When you join Memento Mori, you'll receive a 20 page guide, articles, daily emails, an audio companion, and a private community of hundreds of other curious and honest people walking and working through Lent together. Go to erinhmoon.com/shop and use code Bible Binge for 15% off. THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Follow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram| Twitter| Facebook