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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 96 - Theological Method
Theology has consequences, and bad theology has victims! That is why we have got to make sure we have good theology AND a good theological method! In this…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 95 - The Baptism Debate: Part 2
Dr. Peter Goeman, author of "The Baptism Debate" returns to the BTM podcast to discuss why infant baptism is not biblically defensible and share the harmful…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 94 - The Baptism Debate: Part 1
Dr. Peter Goeman, author of "The Baptism Debate" discusses reformed infant baptism and provides the arguments for and against this view.
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 93: The Offering, Rejection, and Postponement of the Kingdom - Part 3
Four Dallas Theological Seminary professors, Dr. Bramer, Dr. Kim, Dr. Weaver, and Dr. Pettit continue their discussion about the all-important theme of the…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 92: The Offering, Rejection, and Postponement of the Kingdom - Part 2
Four Dallas Theological Seminary professors, Dr. Bramer, Dr. Kim, Dr. Weaver, and Dr. Pettit continue their discussion about the all-important theme of the…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 91: The Offering, Rejection, and Postponement of the Kingdom - Part 1
In this podcast series, three Dallas Theological Seminary scholars (Dr. Bramer, Dr. Kim, and Dr. Weaver) discuss the all-important theme of the Kingdom of God…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 90: Urban Legends of Church History - Part 3
Didn't Arminius believe that you could lose your salvation? Isn't the inerrancy of Scripture a recent theological development? Wasn't the United States…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 89 - Urband Legends of Church History - Part 2
Didn’t Martin Luther’s nailing of the 95 theses start the Protestant Reformation? Didn’t the protestants throw out the Apocrypha books from the Bible? Didn’t…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 88 - Israel, Hamas, and Antisemitism - with Mottel Baleston
What is fact and what is fiction regarding the nation of Israel, the Palestinian people, Hamas, and Hezbollah? With the proliferation of false information and…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 87 - Urban Legends of Church History: Part 1
Wasn't the Canon of Scripture established by Constantine? Weren't the early church fathers and councils tainted by Greek philosophy? Was the Trinity a…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 86 - When God Breaks Your Heart
How should a Christian respond during a heart-breaking crisis? And, how can a believer minister to those who are going through the same? Pastor Ed Underwood…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 85 - The Jesus Revolution
Pastor Ed Underwood, a convert during the Jesus Movement, recounts his memories of the Jesus Revolution, and lessons we can learn from it.
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 84: Nicene Creed - Part 2
Dr. Phillip Cary returns to the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to discuss the specifics of the Nicene Creed, providing unique insights into the very words…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 83 - Nicene Creed: Part 1
Dr. Cary, Chair and Professor of Philosophy at Eastern University discusses the history and background to the Council of Nicea and the creed that resulted from…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 82 - Theology Matters - Argentina Edition
Dr. Weaver records a podcast from Buenos Aires, Argentina with Sergio Martinez, the Director of Palabra da Vida, and Dr. Williams Trigueros the Director of…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 81 - Authentic Influencer - Part 2
Dr. Jonathan Murphy returns to the Podcast to continue our discussion on what it means to have authentic influence.
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 80 - Authentic-Influencer: The Barnabas Principle - Part 1
Dr. Jonathan Murphy, Department Chair and Professor of Pastoral Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary discusses principles of influence from the life of…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 79 - Why Albert Mohler is Wrong about Dispensationalism
Dr. Weaver and nine additional Bible scholars and theologians critique Dr. Al Mohler's recent interview with Dr. Daniel Hummel about his recently released book…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 78 - The History of Dispensational Thought: Part 3
In today’s program, Dr. Marsh and Dr. Fazio discuss the history of dispensational thought in Modern America.
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 77 - The History of Dispensational Thought: Part 2
Dr. Marsh and Dr. Fazio return to the BTM podcast to discuss the history of dispensational thought in Europe from the Medieval Era until the time of John…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 76 - The History of Dispensational Thought: Part 1
The first in a three-part series, discussing the book "Discovering Dispensationalism" edited by Dr. Cory Marsh and Dr. James Fazio.
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 75 - The Apostolic Fathers - Part 2
Dr. Varner returns to the BTM podcast to discuss the Apostolic Fathers - the first generation of writers after the Apostles. In this episode Dr. Varner discuss…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 74 - The Apostolic Fathers - Part 1
What are the "Apostolic Fathers"? Why are they important for protestants to know and read them? Dr. William Varner, Professor of Biblical Languages and Bible…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 73 - Five Views of Leadership
Dr. Richard Blackaby, co-author of "Experiencing God" and author of "Spiritual Leadership" shares five views that are essential for effective leadership.
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 72 - Leadership As An Identity
On this week's program Crawford Loritts discusses the contents of his book on leadership entitled Leadership as an Identity. You will not want to miss it!
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 71 - Theology Matters - South Korea Edition
Dr. Weaver and Professor Steve Nicholes discuss the theological challenges of ministering in South Korea, and the part Word of Life is playing in meeting those…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 70 - Theology Matters - Uganda Edition
Theology really does matter! While teaching in Uganda, Dr. Weaver discusses the theological needs of East Africa with Professor, David Kirabira. Professor…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 69 - The Uniqueness of Christianity
What makes Christianity Unique from all other World Religions? This is the subject that Dr. Weaver discusses in this week's podcast, which serves as a great…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 68 - Understanding Buddhism: Part 2
Dr. Horrel returns to the BTM podcast to discuss the teachings of Buddhism, why it has become popular amongst the Hollywood elites and he provides wisdom on…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 67 - Understanding Buddhism: Part 1
Dr. Scott Horrel joins the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to discuss Buddhism. Dr. Horrell explains the history and current influence of Buddhism around…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 66 - Understanding Judaism: Part 2
In this week's episode, we will discuss Rabbinic Judaism's views on scripture, death, salvation, and much more. We will also discuss supersessionism /…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 65 - Understanding Judaism: Part 1
Steve Herzig and Mottel Baleston, both Jewish individuals who believe in Jesus as the Messiah, discuss the various beliefs, branches, and history of Rabbinic…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 64 - Understanding Hinduism: Part 2
Dr. H.L. Richard returns to the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to continue our discussion on Hinduism. In this episode we will discuss some of the beliefs…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 63 - Understanding Hinduism: Part 1
This week we continue our series on World Religions. Dr. H.L. Richard will be discussing the religion of Hinduism.
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 62 - Understanding Islam: Part 2
Dr. Caner, President of Truett-McConnell University returns to the BTM podcast to explain the teachings of Islam regarding: Jesus Christ, the Quran, salvation…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 61 - Understanding Islam: Part 1
Dr. Emir Caner, President of Truett-McConnell University, and author of "Unveiling Islam," describes the life of Muhammed and the history of Islam.
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 60 - Understanding Animism - Part 2
George Walker returns to the BTM podcast to continue our discussion about Animism. He will share his experience with the Bisorio people of Papau New Guinea…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 59 - Understanding Animism - Part 1
This week we begin a new podcast series on the World Religions and in this episode, we will discuss Animism. And to discuss Animism we are pleased to welcome…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 58 - Israel: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow - Part 3
What is the BDS movement (Boycott, Divest, and Sanction)? What is the Knesset? Is there any hope for peace in the Middle East? What are God's plans and…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 57 - Israel: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow - Part 2
In this week's BTM podcast, Christopher Katulka returns to discuss the history of the Jewish people. We will discuss the atrocities committed against the…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 56 - Israel: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow - Part 1
This week we are beginning a podcast series on all things Israel. In it, we will discuss Israel’s past, Israel’s present, and Israel’s future. We will discuss…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 55 - Dispensationalism - Part 2
Dr. Elliott Johnson returns to the BTM podcast to continue our discussion about dispensationalism. We discuss the third of Ryrie’s essentials of…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 54 - Dispensationalism - Part 1
In this week's podcast, Dr. Elliott Johnson returns to the BTM podcast to discuss what dispensationalism is, and the part that Dallas Theological Seminary has…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 53: The Story of Elliott Johnson - The Bible Matters
In this episode, Dr. Weaver interviews Dr. Elliott Johnson about his life and 47 years of teaching at Dallas Theological Seminary. His ministry was one devoted…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 52: Charles C. Ryrie - The Man and His Ministry: Part 2
In this episode we will discuss the life and ministry of Charles Ryrie as a prominent professor, college president, prolific writer, ardent apologist, and…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 51: Charles C. Ryrie - The Man and His Ministry: Part 1
Charles Ryrie was one of the most influential theologians of the twentieth century. This first podcast, this two-part series will discuss the formative years…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 50 - The Grand Narrative of Scripture: Part 4
In this episode, we bring our series on the Grand Narrative of Scripture to a close. In it, Dr. Keen and Dr. Weaver will discuss the time from Jesus' birth…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 49 - The Grand Narrative of Scripture: Part 3
Dr. Keen discusses the Grand Narrative of Scripture as it unfolds from the Conquest of the Promised Land through the Captivity and Return.
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 48 - Kovács Géza: The Persecuted Church in Hungary a Personal Testimony
This podcast shares the inspiring story of Pastor Kovács Géza (aka Gézabácsi), who was promoted to heaven on January 23, 2023. Gézabácsi was used by God in…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 47 - The Grand Narrative of Scripture: Part 2
This week we continue our series on the Grand Narrative of Scripture. We will investigate the storyline as it unfolds in the Pentateuch - the first five books…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 46 - The Grand Narrative of Scripture: Part 1
Is there a unified story in Scripture or is the Bible comprised of 66 isolated and individual books? This week we begin a new podcast series on the Grand…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 45 - Biblical Theology of Romans - Part 4 - Restoration of Israel
Is God done with the Nation of Israel? What does the Apostle mean that "all Israel will be saved?" We will address these questions and more in the fourth and…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 44 - Biblical Theology of Romans - Part 3 - Sanctification
Having discussed condemnation and justification as taught by Paul in Romans, in this week's program we discuss the subject of sanctification.
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 43 - A Superior Revelator (Heb. 1:1) - Christmas Devotion 1
In this episode, Dr. Weaver shares a short devotion that he wrote for Dallas Theological Seminary's Christmas devotional book. It is based on Hebrews 1:1 and…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 42 - A King Among Us (John 1:14) - Christmas Devotion 2
In this episode, Dr. Weaver shares a short devotion that he wrote for his students when directing the Word of Life Hungary Bible Institute. It is based on John…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 41 - Biblical Theology of Romans - Part 2 - Justification
What does it mean to be justified? Why is justification necessary? In this week’s podcast, Dr. Cone, Professor Oglesby, and Dr. Spurlin will address these…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 40 - Biblical Theology of Romans: Part 1 - Revelation and Wrath
Is the whole world condemned and under God's wrath? If so, why? This week we begin a four-part podcast series on the Biblical Theology of Romans. In this…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 39 - Biblical, Systematic, and Historical Theology - Defined and Contrasted
What is the difference between Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, and Historical Theology? In this episode, Dr. Weaver and Professor Foley will define…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 38 - New Perspective on Paul: Part 2
We continue our podcast series on a recent theological development known as the “New Perspective on Paul”. Pastor and scholar, Dr. Douglas Bozung, returns to…
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible ScholarsBTM 37 - New Perspective on Paul: Part 1
On this week's episode, Dr. Douglas Bozung, a Pastor and Scholar, discusses a concerning theological development known as the “New Perspective on Paul”.