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Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible Scholars
The Bible and Theology Matters Podcast is a conversation with Biblical Scholars about all things Bible and Theology, including: challenging issues of Bible interpretation, important theological topics, essential Hermeneutical principles, Bible backgrounds and customs, Biblical ethics and worldview, apologetics, biblical archaeology, and much more. Dr. Paul D. Weaver, Professor and Biblical Scholar at Dallas Theological Seminary is the host.
Episodes
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 215- What Psalms & The Wisdom Books Tell Us About Life | Dr. Meek & Dr. Cook
What do the Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs teach us about living wisely and worshiping God? More than we might realize. These books of…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 214- Epigenetics and the Architect: Exploring Evidence of Design in Biology
What is epigenetics, and what does it reveal about the complexity of life? Is DNA the whole story, or does the hidden information and molecular machinery…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 213- Jewish Missions During the Holocaust: The History (1900–1950) | Mitch Glaser
What happened to Jewish missions in Europe during the turbulent first half of the twentieth century? How did two world wars, rising antisemitism, the…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 212- How Richard Dawkins Led People to Christianity | Alister McGrath
What if Richard Dawkins, one of the most prominent voices of New Atheism, actually led some people to investigate Christianity—and ultimately become…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 211- Genesis vs. Ancient Myths: Where Scholars Got It Wrong
Did Moses borrow the creation and flood accounts in Genesis from ancient Near Eastern myths? What should Christians make of the similarities between Genesis…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 210- Part 2: Literary Devices or Historical Revision?| Genre Criticism Examined
Did the Gospel writers change historical events to make a theological point? Or can the differences between the Gospels be explained through normal historical…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 209- Part 1: What is the Greatest Threat to Modern Evangelicalism?| Genre Criticism and the Gospels with Dr. Lydia McGrew
In this first part of a two-part conversation, Dr. Paul Weaver speaks with Dr. Lydia McGrew about one of the most important—and controversial—issues facing the…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 208- Can a Scientist Believe in Young Earth Creationism? | Dr. Marcus Ross
Can you be a serious scientist and still believe Genesis is real history? In Part 2 of this conversation on the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 207- Young Earth Creationism Explained: What Does Genesis Really Teach?
Can Christians trust the Genesis creation account as real history? Does Genesis 1–11 describe actual events, or should these opening chapters of the Bible be…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 206- Christ-Centered Masculinity: A Courageous Identity with Dr. Paul Pettit
What does it mean to be a godly man in today’s culture? And how should Christian men understand masculinity, marriage, fatherhood, leadership, and their…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 205 - Finishing Well: Dr. Danny Akin's 10 Convictions After 22 Years as Seminary President
Learn how to finish well (or begin well) in ministry as Dr. Danny Akin shares the 10 core convictions that guided his long career. Gain wisdom for your own…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 204 - The Legacy of Dr. Danny Akin: Inerrancy and the Great Commission
The Life and Legacy of Dr. Danny Akin: Inerrancy and the Great Commission In this episode, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. Danny Akin about his journey in…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 203 - Post-Woke: A Biblical Vision of Race Gender and Sexuality
WHAT IS “WOKENESS”—AND HOW DOES IT COMPARE WITH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul D. Weaver interviews…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 202 - Evidence for Israel in Egypt
Is there archaeological evidence that the Israelites (Hebrews) really lived in Egypt? Many skeptics claim the Exodus never happened and that the biblical…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 201 - Who was the Pharaoh of the Exodus?
Who was the Pharaoh of the Exodus? Did the Exodus Account Actually Really Happen? Could the Bible's account of the Exodus be historically accurate? Is there…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 200- Biblical Archaeology That Silences The Critics- Evidence They Can't Ignore
Can archaeology really affirm the historical reliability of the Bible? In this episode of The Bible Sojourner Podcast, Dr. Peter Goeman sits down with Dr. Paul…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 199- Baptists and the Bible: Dr. Tom Nettles on Biblical Inerrancy and Baptist History
Did Baptists always believe the Bible is inspired, infallible, and without error? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 198- Why Biblical Inerrancy Still Matters | Dr. David Dockery on the Conservative Resurgence & Authority of Scripture
What is biblical inerrancy, and why has it become one of the most important theological issues in modern evangelicalism? In Part 2 of this special interview…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 197- The Life and Legacy of Dr. David Dockery: Trust in the Word and Training Leaders for the Church
What does it mean to dedicate your life to biblical truth, Christian higher education, and raising up the next generation of church leaders? In this episode of…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 196- OT Character Study: Moses and the Mosaic Covenant
Why does Moses still matter today? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, host Dr. Paul Weaver is joined by Dr. Michael Emmons, Chris…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 195- OT Character Study — David & the Davidic Covenant
Why is King David one of the most important figures in the Bible? What does the Davidic Covenant reveal about the coming Messiah and the future Kingdom of…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 194- OT Character Study: Abraham and the Abrahamic Covenant
What can the life of Abraham teach us about God’s promises, Israel, and the future of mankind? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters series on…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 193- How Should Christians Think About Israel- with Dr. Michael Rydelnik
How should Christians think about Israel, the Jewish people, and God’s covenant promises? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 192- Dr. Michael Rydelnik: Son of Holocaust Survivors – A Personal Testimony
In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. Michael Rydelnik as he shares the gripping story of his…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 191- Understanding Mormonism Part 2 | 40 Questions About Mormonism by Dr. Kyle Beshears
What do Latter-day Saints really believe about the Bible, God, Jesus Christ, and salvation? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 190- Understanding Mormonism Part 1 | 40 Questions About Mormonism by Dr. Kyle Beshears
What makes Mormonism different from historic Christianity—and why does it matter? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver is…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 189- Recovering a Vintage Faith | Cory Marsh on True Evangelical Identity
What does it truly mean to be an evangelical today? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Cory M. Marsh joins Dr. Paul Weaver to…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 188- The Religious & Civil Trials of Jesus Explained | Holy Week Series (Part 2)
What really happened during the trials of Jesus before His crucifixion? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Douglas Bookman…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 187- The Passover & Last Supper Explained | Holy Week Series (Part 1)
What was Passover really like in the time of Jesus—and how does it prepare us for Holy Week today? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 186 - Was the Apostle Paul a Slave?
Was the Apostle Paul a Slave? | Dr. Mark Fairchild on Paul’s Early Life as Saul the Zealot Was Paul once a slave? If so, how did his early life shape his…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 185 - What is Truth? - The Justification of Belief
What is truth?—and can we known it? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Paul Weaver is joined by Dr. Mark Farnham, Dr. David Saxon, and…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 184 - Logic, Logical Fallacies, and Sound Reasoning: Christian Apologetics 101
What is a logical fallacy? What is a sound argument? And, why does it matter for Christians today? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 183 - Can the New Testament Be Trusted - Part 2? 13 Arguments for Its Reliability | Dr. Benjamin Shaw
📖 Is the New Testament Trustworthy? | Reliability, Archaeology & the Resurrection (Part 2) Is the New Testament historically reliable? Can we trust the Gospels…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 182 - Can the New Testament Be Trusted? 13 Arguments for Its Reliability | Dr. Benjamin Shaw
Can the New Testament really be trusted? Was it written too late, copied too often, or shaped by biased authors? In this episode of the Bible and Theology…
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BTM 181 - Is Homosexuality Normal? - A Former LGBTQ+ Advocate Responds
Is Homosexuality Normal? In this episode of Bible and Theology Matters, host Paul Weaver sits down with Dr. Rosaria Butterfield to discuss the first lie…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBiblical Archaeology - Free Online Course
📖 Can archaeology Prove the Bible is Historically Reliable? In this announcement, Dr. Weaver, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, invites you to join a…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 180 - Archaeology and the Christmas Story
Is the Christmas story based on blind faith—or solid historical evidence? In this special Christmas episode of Bible and Theology Matters, Paul Weaver explores…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 179 - Eschatology Matters
Why does biblical prophecy matter—and what does Scripture really teach about the end times? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 178 - Conviction without Compromise: Is the Inerrancy of Scripture a Fundamental of the Faith?
What are the core doctrines Christians must never compromise—and why are they under attack today? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 177 - Inerrancy: Its History and Threats
What happens when Christians lose confidence in the truthfulness of Scripture? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 176 - The Progressive MISeducation of America | Dr. Corey Miller on the Cultural Revolution in Education
Did you know that at one time every U.S. college and university president was a member of the clergy? Today, there’s a 23-to-1 ratio of professors unfavorable…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 175 - Demons and Spiritual Warfare
What does the Bible really teach about demons, spiritual warfare, and possession? Can a Christian be demon-possessed? How should believers engage in spiritual…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 174 - Angels and Demons - What the Bible Says About Angels and Demons
Are angels real? Do demons exist? Do Christians have guardian angels? And what role do these spiritual beings play in God’s plan? In this episode of the Bible…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 173 - Are Tongues for Today?: A Biblical Assessment
Should believers speak in tongues today? Is the Book of Acts prescriptive for Christians—or simply descriptive of what happened in the first century? And how…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 172 - Are Signs and Wonders for Today?: A Biblical Assessment
Are signs and wonders for today? 🤔 In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, host Dr. Paul D. Weaver tackles this hot-button issue by…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 171 - Making Sense of Bible Translations - Part 2
Should Bible translations use gender-inclusive language? Are paraphrases like The Message dangerous—or can they be helpful? And are so-called “literal”…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 170 - Making Sense of Bible Translations - Part 1
In this conversation, Dr. Mark Strauss discusses his journey into Bible translation, the evolution of the NIV over the years, and the current state of Bible…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 169 - Understanding Roman Catholicism - Part 2
Dr. Greg Allison returns to the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to continue his discussion on the fundamental theological differences between the Roman…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 168 - Roman Catholicism - Part 1
Join Dr. Greg Allison as he discusses fundamental theological differences between the Roman Catholic Church and evangelical Christianity. The discussion covers…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 167 - Who Wrote Hebrews? - The Case for Paul
In this episode, Dr. David Alan Black, in a comprehensive discussion about the authorship of the book of Hebrews, explores both internal and external evidence…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 166 - Archaeology and Jesus - in Jerusalem
In this episode, Dr. Weaver explores significant archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem that affirm the historicity and reliability of the Gospels. He…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 165 - Archaeology and Jesus in Galilee - Is There Archaeological Evidence for Jesus
In this episode, Dr. Weaver takes listeners on a journey through Galilee, exploring significant archaeological discoveries that relate to Jesus of Nazareth…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 164 - Galatians - Part 2: Analogy or Allegory?
Summary In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver and Dr. Michael Burer delve into the theological core of Paul's letter to…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 163 - Galatians - Part 1 - Why Did Paul Write Such a Fiery Letter?
Summary In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver discusses the Book of Galatians with Dr. Michael Burer. They explore the…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 162 - The Ichthus and Other Early Christian Symbols
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Hayes talks about the meanings behind early church symbols, especially the ichthus. Understanding the significance of symbols like…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 161 - The Synoptic Problem - What is It? Why is It Important?
In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver engages with Dr. David Allen Black to discuss the synoptic gospels, the synoptic…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 160 - Matthew or Mark? - Which Gospel Came First
In this conversation, Dr. Will Varner discusses his extensive research on the Gospels, particularly focusing on the authorship of the Gospels and the his…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 159 - Why Michael Licona is Wrong about "Flexible Inerrancy"
In this conversation, Dr. West and Dr. Weaver critically examine Michael Licona's views on biblical inerrancy, particularly his concept of 'flexible…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 158 - Stockholm Syndrome Christianity - 2
In this conversation, Dr. John West discusses the alarming trend of Christian institutions compromising on biblical teachings, particularly regarding sexuality…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 157 - Stockholm Syndrome Christianity
In this conversation, Paul Weaver interviews John West about his journey from academia to the Discovery Institute, discussing the concept of 'Stockholm…