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Bringing you engaging conversations on Bible and theology (hosted by biblical scholars and theologians).

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Episode: Matt speaks with Brent Strawn about the person and legacy of Walter Brueggemann and their co-authored book on Isaiah (Unwavering Faithfulness). Guest: Brent Strawn is D. Moody Smith Distinguished Professor of […]

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Episode: In this on-location episode, Chris McKinny interviews Steven Notley about identifying and exploring the ancient city of Bethsaida/Julias. This is a crossover episode with OnScript and the new In Context […]

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Episode: Excavations have begun at the New Testament site of Lystra! In this episode, Jason Borges talks with Prof. Ilker Mimiroglu, the lead Turkish archaeologist at Lystra, about the city’s history and […]

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Episode: In this episode, Kyle chats with Libby Backfish and Cynthia Shafer-Elliott about bringing archaeology and theology into conversation—the topic of their recent book, Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible: Exploring the […]

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Recent Guests

Steven Notley
Scholar of Second Temple Judaism, early Christianity and historical geography
Jerusalem University College
Episode: Steve Notley – Locating Bethsaida, the Last Lost City of the New Testament
Ilker Mimiroglu
Professor, Head of Excavations at Lystra; professor of early Christian and Byzantine arts
Konya, Turkey (Ancient Iconium)
Episode: Ilker Mimiroglu – Ancient Lystra
Elizabeth Backfish
Associate professor of biblical studies, Jessup University
Jessup University
Episode: Libby Backfish and Cynthia Shafer-Elliott – Grounded Theology
Cynthia Shafer-Elliott
Associate professor of Hebrew Bible and Old Testament
Baylor University
Episode: Libby Backfish and Cynthia Shafer-Elliott – Grounded Theology
Jonathan Lyonhart
Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy at the University of Jamestown; fellow at Cambridge Center for the Study of Platonism; author
University of Jamestown; Cambridge Center for the Study of Platonism; Numanus Institute
Episode: Jonathan Lyonhart – Zeus Was an Atheist
J. Warren Smith
Professor of Historical Theology and Director of the THD program at Duke Divinity School
Duke Divinity School
Episode: J. Warren Smith – Early Christian Theology
Collin Cornell
Author of God Draws Near; biblical theologian
Fuller Theological Seminary
Episode: Collin Cornell – God Draws Near
Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Theologian and author of Mere Christian Hermeneutics
University of Edinburgh (colleague reference) / theologian
Episode: Kevin Vanhoozer – Mere Christian Hermeneutics (Part 2)
Jennifer Singletary
Assistant Research Professor in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Penn State University
Penn State University
Episode: Jen Singletary – When Things Become Deities (in the ancient Near East)

Hosts

Matt Lynch
Biblical scholar and co-host of Biblical World
Amy Brown Hughes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 904 ratings
  • So Glad I’m Tuning In

    My wife and I are enjoying the range of topics you discuss and explore. Thank-you for tapping into the latest research and inviting onto the show some outstanding scholars. We’ve been passing around Ingrid Faro’s “Redeeming Eden” and I really enjoyed Dru Johnson’s “Understanding Biblical Law.”

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    5
    ZinzenHammer
    United States3 months ago
  • The Bible through a Marxist lens

    Who do you think will be helped if you start with Marxism and then try to understand Christianity from that perspective

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    This Ken
    United States7 months ago
  • A thought-provoking podcast which promotes biblical scholarship

    OnScript has helped open up the world of biblical scholarship to me. There is much groupthink and dogma in biblical studies (particularly from secular scholars). OnScript presents a wide range of viewpoints, including those of Bible-believing scholars, which I appreciate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThomasZA
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Insightful and funny

    This diverse podcast has been my friend for years! The conversations are excellent and I’m learning so much about theology and the Bible. I love the hosts very much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leezelot
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • One of the best christian podcasts

    Honestly, this is one of the best christian podcasts. The hosts know their stuff, but they’re not arrogant or opinionated, plus they’re funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    everythingislost
    Australia2 years ago

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Listeners value the range of topics and the chance to hear current biblical and theological scholarship explained by subject experts.
Some listeners object to particular interpretive or political perspectives, while others appreciate the range of viewpoints.
Many find the discussions intellectually stimulating and accessible, including listeners without formal theological training.
Thoughtful, well-prepared interviews and probing questions are frequently praised, alongside a friendly and humorous hosting style.

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Steve Notley – Locating Bethsaida, the Last Lost City of the New Testament
Q: What are the main achievements?
Notley points to the Byzantine church and its inscription associated with Peter, along with the Roman bathhouse as evidence for the earlier city. He says these discoveries are the project's most significant results so far.
Steve Notley – Locating Bethsaida, the Last Lost City of the New Testament
Q: What got you interested in studying here in Israel, and then the world that you focused on, the world of ancient Judea?
Notley traced his interest to studying the Septuagint and noticing how the Greek of the Gospels reflected an underlying Hebrew world. He moved to Israel to study language, culture and the physical setting of the Gospels.
Libby Backfish and Cynthia Shafer-Elliott – Grounded Theology
Q: How does the book Grounded Theology approach the relationship between archaeology and biblical interpretation?
It treats archaeology as a source that speaks about everyday life and social norms, not as a tool to prove a single theological point; instead, it helps illuminate the diverse theologies of Israel and how those theologies developed over time within concrete cultural contexts.
Jonathan Lyonhart – Zeus Was an Atheist
Q: As I looked over these titles, what do you consider the center of gravity in your writing and teaching?
The center is an interdisciplinary approach where theology, philosophy, and religious studies intersect, with a core thread around the Trinity and ontology, which helps unify diverse topics while honoring differences across disciplines.
Kevin Vanhoozer – Mere Christian Hermeneutics (Part 2)
Q: Does a mere Christian hermeneutic presuppose specific doctrines like penal substitutionary atonement, and does it risk conflicts with other gospel presentations or worldviews?
Vanhoozer answers that the book aims to be at peace with sincere Bible-believing scholars, does not require adopting any single atonement theory, and favors multiple metaphors and frames of reference to enrich understanding, while encouraging compatibility with broader gospel presentations as long as they align with the creation-fall-redemption sequence and the central claim of Christ.

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2. Ilker Mimiroglu
3. Elizabeth Backfish
4. Cynthia Shafer-Elliott
5. Jonathan Lyonhart
6. J. Warren Smith
7. Collin Cornell
8. Kevin J. Vanhoozer

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