Unpacking Conditional Prophecy: Did God Really Change His Mind?

Can a prophecy from God fail? What does the Bible actually say about God changing His mind?

In this thought-provoking episode of Rooted & Reason, Mikey and Ryan explore the fascinating question of conditional prophecy—prophecies in Scripture that seem to depend on human action, repentance, or prayer. From Jonah and Nineveh to David and the ephod, we dig deep into powerful biblical moments where God says something... but it doesn’t seem to happen.

We also take a look at how different theological views—Calvinism, Molinism, Open Theism, and the Eternal Now—explain these stories and what it means for how we read Scripture today.

Whether you're a Bible nerd, a curious skeptic, or someone trying to better understand the mind of God, this episode is for you. We don’t just ask if prophecy can fail—we ask what that means for our theology, prayer life, and participation in God’s plan.

📖 Chapters:
00:00 - Intro: Can God’s Prophecies Really Change?
05:25 - When Prophecy Doesn’t Happen: What Does the Bible Say?
07:10 - Does God Change His Mind in Scripture?
26:04 - Conditional Prophecies in the New Testament
48:15 - Why Did David Ask About the Future If He Could Change It?
54:19 - 4 Views on 1 Samuel 23: Eternal Now, Calvinism, Molinism, Open Theism
1:07:37 - Final Thoughts: Why This All Matters for Faith and Theology

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