OnScript

Matthew Bates, Matthew Lynch, Erin Heim, Dru Johnson, Amy Brown Hughes, & Chris Tilling

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Karl Barth

Hukok

Disability Theology

Intertextuality

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Second Temple Judaism

The Tabernacle

Jesus

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

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	322	Founded	10 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ChristianityReligion & SpiritualityJudaism

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Latest Episodes

Brian Toews – Voices of the Sages

Episode: Imagine the writers of Scripture around a table discussing, sometimes arguing about, and ultimately seeking deeper wisdom about God, humanity, and the world. In his recent book, Voices of the […]

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5 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 4 min

Carmen Imes – Becoming God’s Family

Episode: Matt L. talks with Carmen about the third in her “Bearing” > “Being” > “Becoming” series with IVP. Her subtitle, “Why the Church Still Matters” explains the (ambitious) goal of […]

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10 Feb 2026 • 57 min

Marty Folsom – Karl Barth’s Doctrine of Creation

Episode: In this third conversation with Marty Folsom, we turn to the Doctrine of Creation in Karl Barth’s Church Dogmatics for Everyone, Volume 3. Having explored Barth’s theological method and doctrine […]

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28 Jan 2026 • 1 hr 4 min

Ingrid Faro – Redeeming Eden

Episode: Ingrid Faro talks with Matt Bates about overlooked, less-known, vilified, and misunderstood women in the Old Testament. Like … Jehosheba (did you know about her?). She argues that the […]

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8 Jan 2026 • 59 min

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Recent Guests

Brian Toews

Professor of Old Testament and professor emeritus at Cairn University, Philadelphia; author of Voices of the Sages

Karen University (Philadelphia, PA) / Voices of the Sages

Episode: Brian Toews – Voices of the Sages

Carmen Joy Imes

Associate Professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology

Talbot School of Theology

Episode: Carmen Imes – Becoming God’s Family

Ingrid Faro

Professor of Old Testament at Northern Seminary and co-author of Redeeming Eden

Northern Seminary

Episode: Ingrid Faro – Redeeming Eden

Paul Sloan

Author of Jesus and the Law of Moses, Chair of Theology at Houston Christian University and Associate Professor in New Testament.

Houston Christian University

Episode: Paul Sloan – Jesus and the Law of Moses

Dru Johnson

Templeton Senior Research Fellow, co-host of OnScript podcast, and author

Wycliffe Hall, Oxford

Episode: Dru Johnson – Understanding Biblical Law (with surprise guest)

Chris Tilling

Co-host of the OnScript podcast

OnScript

Episode: Dru Johnson – Understanding Biblical Law (with surprise guest)

Cor Bennema

New Testament scholar and author of Imitation in Early Christianity

London School of Theology

Episode: Cor Bennema – Imitation in Early Christianity

Matthew Novenson

Professor and author of 'Paul and Judaism at the End of History'

Cambridge University Press

Episode: Matthew Novenson – Paul and Judaism at the End of History

Gregory Lee

Associate Professor of Theology and Urban Studies at Wheaton College, Senior Fellow for the Wheaton Center for Early Christian Studies, and Teaching Pastor at Lawndale Christian Community Church.

Wheaton College

Episode: Gregory Lee – The Essential City of God

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Matt Lynch

Host of engaging conversations surrounding biblical scholarship and theology.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 882 ratings

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 Africaa year 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 Kingdoma year 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!
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5
everythingislost
Australiaa year ago
One of the best podcasts ever!
I love this podcast! The content is extremely thought provoking, and I have learned so much from it. I also love when there are funny intros!
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5
YaBoiCadeCooper
United Statesa year ago
Scholarship at its finest!
Matthew Bates a protégé of Scot McKnight delivers on the depths of the scriptures. The best scholarship today for basically free. Take a listen, slowly read the word, and watch your desire for Jesus grow!
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Patrick2081
United States2 years ago

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Some feedback mentions a preference for more Q&A episodes due to the expertise of the co-hosts, suggesting a desire for deeper engagement.

The hosts are praised for their engaging styles, which balance humor and serious theological inquiry.

Many find the conversations to be both informative and thought-provoking, indicating a high-quality academic approach to faith discussions.

Listeners appreciate the podcast's ability to present complex theological topics in an engaging and accessible manner.

There is a positive emphasis on diverse viewpoints in biblical scholarship, which resonates well with the audience.

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Apple Podcasts	#140	Germany/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Apple Podcasts	#25	Poland/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Apple Podcasts	#47	Poland/Religion & Spirituality
Apple Podcasts	#54	Sweden/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Apple Podcasts	#145	Sweden/Religion & Spirituality
Apple Podcasts	#173	India/Religion & Spirituality/Christianity

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Brian Toews – Voices of the Sages

Q: What do you consider the most significant book in Biblical studies in the last 50 years?

He names Ecclesiastes as highly impactful for its existential and wisdom perspectives, influencing how scholars view wisdom literature and its relevance to faith.

Brian Toews – Voices of the Sages

Q: What idea in Biblical studies do you think needs to die?

Toews suggests moving away from an overemphasis on history, arguing for a broader interpretive perspective that appreciates literary and theological dimensions of the text.

Brian Toews – Voices of the Sages

Q: Could you talk about the influence of John Sailhammer on your thinking and the way you approach the Old Testament?

Toews explains how Sailhammer steered him toward text linguistics and discourse analysis, shaping his approach to biblical interpretation and the grammar of the writings, particularly in Lens of how books relate at the book level.

Ingrid Faro – Redeeming Eden

Q: What was that teaching experience like? What triggers were you seeing? And how did that lend itself to this book?

Ingrid Faro experienced unexpected emotional reactions from students while teaching about women in the Old Testament, learning that many had been 'beaten down' by past teachings, which inspired her to write a book to address these overlooked narratives.

Mark Scarlata – Wine, Soil, and Salvation in Scripture

Q: What do you think we should be experiencing in Eucharist that perhaps we don't experience in the way that we practice Eucharist?

If the elements of bread and wine somehow become, in a real sense, the body and blood of Christ, then what we're doing in the Eucharist, part of what we're doing in the Eucharist, is we're participating in that, that reconciliation of God's glory and Christ's glory in the material world.

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Recent guests on OnScript include:

1. Brian Toews
2. Carmen Joy Imes
3. Ingrid Faro
4. Paul Sloan
5. Dru Johnson
6. Chris Tilling
7. Cor Bennema
8. Matthew Novenson

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