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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If you missed any of the events where I spoke in September, here are the links in one handy place. What a joy to teach on Exodus and women in the Bible! carmenjoyimes.substack.com/p/september-...

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September Recap

All the Links from This Month’s Happenings

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today I'm looking at a passage that has sparked a WIDE range of speculation about women's roles in the tabernacle. What does the text actually say? How much can we know about them? #torahtuesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zs7...

Carmen is holding up the little bronze washbasin from the Bible Bricks sanctuary along with the LEGO high priest minifigure. The title reads "The Mystery Women of the Tabernacle."

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Attention families with 8-12 year old kids: We're forming a family-style launch team, complete with challenges, live family chats on Zoom, and prizes! @nijaykgupta.bsky.social @ivpress.bsky.social carmenjoyimes.substack.com/p/join-the-l...

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Join the Launch Team for Fierce and Faithful!

Calling all Kids (ages 8-12), Parents, and Teachers!

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Exodus 30 contains an odd census involving shekels. Are women part of this census? What is this doing in the tabernacle instructions? Here's my attempt to make sense of it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ_b... #torahtuesday

Carmen is sitting at her desk with her palms facing upward, shrugging. She has an annoyed look on her face. The title reads, "Do Women Count in Exodus?"

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In this week's #torahtuesday video I'm talking about the incense altar in ancient Israel's tabernacle. How was it made? How and when was it used? Most importantly, why does it matter for worship? www.youtube.com/watch?v=erNF...

Carmen is smelling the Bible Bricks incense altar. The title reads "Does God care how we smell?"

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A window on my life as a Bible scholar. Did I just solve an unsolved mystery? I’d love to hear you weigh in on it. #torahtuesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJHw...

Carmen holds up one finger, pointing to the title: "Unsolved mystery" of Exodus 25-31?

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A surprising passage in the middle of the tabernacle instructions in Exodus 29. Hint: it has nothing to do with sin. Plus, a fun announcement! #torahtuesday youtu.be/7XvyyUml3_c

Carmen holds up the bronze altar with two lambs inside. She looks . . . worried. The caption reads, "Why so many dead lambs?"

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It's Torah Tuesday! Have you ever wondered why the high priest needed blood on his earlobe? #torahtuesday youtu.be/D8JWaZrmBG8

Carmen has a questioning look on her face while she holds on to her earlobe. The title reads, "What's up with the high priest's bloody earlobe?"

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This week's Torah Tuesday zeros in on the high priest's most important article of clothing. (Hint: it's not his underwear, though we talk about that, too). #torahtuesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA0F...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I'm grateful for Brian Doerksen's legacy as well as his friendship. carmenjoyimes.substack.com/p/rememberin...

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Remembering Brian Doerksen

Come, Now is the Time to Worship

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Did you catch this week's #torahtuesday video? I'm busting myths about the high priest's bells. That thing you've heard cannot be true. I explain why. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEY7...

Carmen is pointing to the bells on her Bible Bricks high priest. The title reads "Myth-Busting the High Priest's Bells."

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Studying the gemstones on the high priest's garments resulted in one of the biggest insights on the book as a whole. They throw a major wrench into critical views of the origin and date of the book of Exodus. Check out what I learned! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQhf... #torahtuesday

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Does it matter what the high priest wore? What is an ephod? And what did it signify? Today's #torahtuesday explores Exodus 28:1-14. It's a bit longer than usual because this passage is packed with fascinating details! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Saw...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today we're exploring the bronze altar where ancient Israel made sacrifices to Yahweh. How did they build it? What are the options? Why does it matter? #torahtuesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPi9...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

YO! @barnesandnoble.com is offering 25% off pre-orders of our new children's book! @nijaykgupta.bsky.social and I wrote 'Fierce & Faithful' for kids ages 8-12 to help them discover 25 Bible women who dared to trust God. Coming this fall! Now is a great time to preorder! barnesandnoble.com

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

For all those who've been waiting to hear me talk about Jesus & the tabernacle. Today is that day! #torahtuesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBQk...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

How was the tabernacle built? This week's video is on the longer side . . . maybe because I come from a family of builders. Have you ever wondered about the practical side of building the tabernacle? This one's for you. #torahtuesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Rl7...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Have you wondered about the elaborate curtains of the tent of God's sanctuary in Exodus? How were they made? What do we know about the dyes and fibers, the design and logistics? Why do the curtains matter? This week's free 15-minute Bible study: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h-d... #torahtuesday

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Today I'm telling you everything I know about the menorah in ancient Israel's sanctuary. What does it symbolize? How was it made? www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz6w... #torahtuesday

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

It's Torah Tuesday! Are you curious what the table is there for in the tabernacle or how it was made? Join me and thousands of other learners a we work our way paragraph by paragraph through the book of Exodus! #torahtuesday youtu.be/a5VcfUxvhpU

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Unveiling the ark of the covenant. How was it made? What did it look like? And what do the cherubim symbolize? www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy5g... #TorahTuesday

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The ark of the covenant has spawned legends, documentaries, and now a Torah Tuesday video. What is it really? Why does it matter? I'm no Indiana Jones, but I've been on adventure to understand this box! Check it out: #torahtuesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3Ou...

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Marc Jolicoeur @marcjolicoeur.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

What’s the matter with the Church? (or, rather, “Does the Church still matter?”) Check out episode 95 of the pod to hear Carmen Imes make the case. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAzU...

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What’s the matter with the Church / Does the Church still matter? || Ep 95 w/ Carmen Joy Imes

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The materials for Israel's tabernacle offer surprising insights into the historicity of the book of Exodus! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDXm... #torahtuesday

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Did you know that #torahtuesday is BACK? Today we're talking about zones of holiness in the tabernacle, and how the materials teach us about the presence of God. Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gJt...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Final Product Review video of the Bible Bricks tabernacle. What are some decisions the designers made that could be interpreted differently? youtu.be/1hWU-cMy87Y #biblebricks #torahtuesday

Carmen is holding up a lego-style tabernacle to the camera and smiling. The title reads "More ways to build the tabernacle."

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Part 2 of my Bible Bricks Tabernacle product review. What does this set get wrong? www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcTd... #torahtuesday

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Product Review of the new Bible Bricks Tabernacle set. Part 1: What I Like About It. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t78k... After almost a year hiatus from Exodus, the original #torahtuesday returns!!

Carmen holds up a lego-style tabernacle to the camera. The title reads, "Is this a good recreation?"

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

The venerable Dr. John Perkins has gone into glory. I had the honor of meeting him once, on an elevator. That ride made quite an impression on me. Here's the story: open.substack.com/pub/carmenjo...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Torah Tuesday Bonus: New podcast episode on Becoming God's Family with Matthew Lynch for OnScript: open.spotify.com/episode/5dRh... (Ok, it's been out for two weeks, but I didn't hear about it until this morning because I've been traveling a lot!)

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Today I’m highlighting 10 tools that can help you organize your thoughts in a way that takes your writing project from start to finish. youtu.be/aEAoqROAqeQ

Carmen is showing 10 fingers to illustrate the caption "10 Tools that help me write"

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

So you want to be a writer, but you feel stuck or don't know where to start? I got you: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnpM... #torahtuesday #writingtips

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How to Be a Writer

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Continuing my series on writing tips for students of biblical studies (and theology). Which of these was new to you? Attention professors: share these with your students for smoother grading! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe-4...

Carmen is sitting at her desk. The title reads: Most Common Student Writing Mistakes: Biblical Studies Edition

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Today I'm dropping by with research tips for students in Biblical Studies. Here are the Top Ten Mistakes I've observed, so you can avoid them! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo3p...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Torah Tuesday Bonus -- an interview with Dr. Sandra Glahn on the midwives of Exodus. Is civil disobedience ever sanctioned by God? Watch and learn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4PF...

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Two Subversive Midwives

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

My best writing advice—right here at your fingertips. Students, these pro tips will make your papers sing. Even if you’ve published several books already, this advice could help you produce smoother, more engaging writing without a lot of extra work! www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmSw...

Carmen is sitting at her desk smiling. The title reads "5 Pro Tips for Better Writing"

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Thanks so all of you who voted in the Readers' Choice Awards! If you've been waiting for a sale, you now have a 40% discount on winning titles with discount code IVPRCA25! www.ivpress.com/becoming-god...

Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters by Carmen Joy Imes received the IVP Readers' Choice Award in the Biblical Studies and Theology category

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Would you like to grow as a writer? Here are five simple ways to improve the quality of your writing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEKO...

Carmen sits at her desk smiling at the camera. The title reads "Level up your writing with these tips!"

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Time to vote in the final round of the @ivpress.bsky.social Reader's Choice Awards! I'm excited about the finalists in Biblical Studies and Theology. 😊https://ivpress.com/readerschoice Vote by Wednesday night!

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I was delighted to talk with Sean McDowell and Scott Rae about why the church still matters. open.spotify.com/episode/4Nxh...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

A new series over on my YT channel -- advice for students & writers. I hope these videos help you (or a student you know) get the most out of college! We started a new semester yesterday at @biolau. Such an honor to teach these students! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsHg...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Am I coming to your neck of the woods this year? open.substack.com/pub/carmenjo...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Losing two mentors in one weekend is more than my heart can bear. I don't know another way through the grief other than to write about it. Dan Treier, you made the world a much better place. We'll miss you terribly. open.substack.com/pub/carmenjo...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

On the shortest day of the year, we lost a man who had everything to do with who I have become (well, at least all the best parts). He's likely influenced you as well, even if you never met him. Here's why: open.substack.com/pub/carmenjo...

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Carmen Joy Imes @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Really grateful that my latest book, Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters, received an Award of Merit from @christianitytoday.com in the Popular Theology category! www.christianitytoday.com/2025/12/chri...

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The Christianity Today Book Awards - Christianity Today

Our picks for the books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture.

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