Dec 31, 2024
In this episode, we sit down with Bible scholar John Edwards to explore how critical scholarship can deepen one’s faith.
John shares his personal journey of reconciling faith and academia, offering insights into how studying the Bible critically can inspire and enrich Christian belief.
Join us as we discuss the...
Dec 24, 2024
What was the world like just before Jesus was born?
In this special Christmas Eve episode, we explore the political, cultural, and religious climate of 1st-century Palestine with world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Jodi Magness.
From Roman rule and Jewish life to messianic expectations, Dr. Magness helps us understand...
Dec 17, 2024
Most Christians would likely agree that Jesus and the Gospels provide us with guidance for how we should be living our lives. People of non-Christian faith traditions, or those with no religious belief at all, might have a somewhat different response...but our guest today, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, is here to talk about how...
Dec 10, 2024
Most of us know the story: Jesus was born in Bethlehem but grew up in Nazareth. Both Matthew and Luke agree on this, but key details raise questions for scholars.
Join Bart Ehrman and Megan Lewis as they dive into why the Gospel writers placed Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. Was it historical fact or shaped by theology?...
Dec 3, 2024
When you picture the story of Jesus’ birth, you might think of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem, a stable, shepherds, and wise men. But have you ever wondered which details come from which Gospel—and why the accounts differ?
Join Bart Ehrman and Megan Lewis as they explore questions like: Were Mary and Joseph...