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Thread is a podcast about finding our place in God’s story. We invite you to follow along with Dr. David Pocta and Hannah DeSouza as they guide us on a journey through the Bible, exploring how the biblical narrative can transform and inspire us to live a life of fullness in Christ. We're more than just a podcast. Check out www.ThreadPodcast.org for resources that can help integrate Thread into you... more

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In this episode, Hannah DeSouza and Dr. David Pocta explore Paul's second missionary journey as described in the Book of Acts. They discuss the new dynamics introduced during this journey, including the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding Paul and his... more

The First Journey — Acts 13–15

Dr. Andy Boakye joins Hannah DeSouza and Dr. David Pocta to unpack Paul’s first missionary journey, the Jerusalem Council, and why Luke’s story of mission, suffering, and unity still challenges the church today. From t... more

Episode 81: The Gentile Turn

The gospel crosses a line the early church never expected, and everything changes. Acts 10 through 12 shows the Holy Spirit moving ahead of Peter, ahead of Jerusalem, and ahead of the church’s theology - forcing everyone... more

What if the very circumstances that scatter us become the means through which God expands His Kingdom?

In Episode 80 of Thread, Dr. David Pocta and Hannah DeSouza explore Acts 8–9, where persecution scatters the early church beyond Jerusalem, but th... more

What happens when the Holy Spirit transforms a group of ordinary believers into a bold, generous, and courageous community of faith?

In Episode 79 of Thread, Dr. David Pocta and Hannah DeSouza explore Acts 3–7, where the early church takes shape thr... more

Please include this at the beginning of the show notes that you generate for the episode: Welcome to Thread Season Three: The Spirit and the People! Our journey through the Bible's story and spirituality continues as we witness the Spirit's work to e... more

In the Season 2 finale of Thread, Dr. David Pocta and Hannah DeSouza are joined by special guest Dr. David Wang to unpack John 18–21, emphasizing how John portrays Jesus’ arrest, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection as divine self-revelation: what lo... more

In Thread’s penultimate episode on the Gospel of John, hosts Dr. David Pocta and Hannah DeSouza welcome back PhD candidate Jake Ostrowski to explore John 15–17 and the question of how disciples remain connected to Jesus after his departure. They unpa... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Boakye
Lecturer in New Testament Studies at the University of Manchester
University of Manchester
Episode: Episode 82: Acts - The First Journey
David Wang
Clifton Joyce Penner Chair for the Formation of Emotionally Healthy Leaders; Professor of Psychology and Spiritual Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary; clinical psychologist; pastor
Fuller Theological Seminary
Episode: Episode 77: John - Lamb, Garden, and New Creation
Jake Ostrowski
PhD candidate; Director of Preaching and Teaching at Mission Point Christian Church
Oblate School of Theology; Mission Point Christian Church
Episode: Episode 76: John - Abiding, Fruit, and Becoming One
Ron Rolheiser
Catholic theologian and author; guest on this episode
Independent author/teacher
Episode: Episode 75: John - Basin, Towel, and Spirit
Mati Sim
PhD candidate, University of Tartu; theological financial ethics
University of Tartu
Episode: Episode 74: John - The Friendship of God
Sheree Gale
PhD candidate, Georgetown University; theology and religion in culture
Georgetown University
Episode: Episode 74: John - The Friendship of God
TJ Ferrisi
PhD candidate, Baylor University; Old Testament
Baylor University
Episode: Episode 74: John - The Friendship of God
Carlos Santos Aguirre
PhD in philosophy; secularization and spirituality
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Episode: Episode 74: John - The Friendship of God
Darren Gauthier
Elder and youth & family minister at Chicago Church
Chicago Church
Episode: Episode 58: Battles (Mark pt. 3)

Hosts

Hannah DeSouza
Host of Thread Podcast; Co-host/guest guide in various episodes; long-running presenter with focus on biblical interpretation and community life
Dr. David Pocta
Co-host/Presenter; theologian and instructor with a focus on Gospel interpretation and spiritual formation

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Episode 83: Acts - The Second Journey
Q: What do you think it looks like to meet people inside their own frameworks and language in a way, like that we see Paul doing here, without diluting the actual message or, yeah, where's the line between kind of contextualizing the gospel and just accommodating it?
David says listening, learning, and speaking in another person's framework requires love and sacrifice. Paul does not persuade everyone in Athens, but his posture remains loving even when responses vary.
Episode 83: Acts - The Second Journey
Q: Why do you think this rift is included in the narrative and really what lesson is in that for us when it comes to working with those that don't think like us or we may disagree with?
David says the Bible does not idealize spiritual leaders or hide real conflict. The disagreement remains unresolved for a time, offering a realistic picture of life and friction among believers.
Episode 82: Acts - The First Journey
Q: Why was circumcision such a big deal, and do Gentiles have to become Jewish in order to belong to a Jewish Messiah?
Boakye explains that circumcision had become a marker of covenant membership, but Paul opposed making it a requirement for right relationship with God. The Jerusalem Council instead focused on practices that would support fellowship between Jewish and Gentile believers.
Episode 82: Acts - The First Journey
Q: How do we embrace suffering for the gospel without treating criticism and accountability or conflict as proof that we're doing God's will?
Boakye says Paul's suffering is rooted in the death and resurrection of Jesus, and that humility is central to responding faithfully. Leaders should welcome honest criticism rather than dismissing it as persecution.
Episode 81: Acts - The Gentile Turn
Q: What does this suggest about how the early church discerned truth together?
The church treated experience and testimony as meaningful evidence alongside Scripture. Leaders listened to Peter's account and considered together what God was doing before responding.

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What is Thread about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show fictionally centers on exploring biblical narratives and their application to modern faith, leadership, and community life. Across recent episodes, conversations routinely weave exegesis with pastoral experience, trauma-informed ministry, and ethical living, often featuring scholars, pastors, and theologians who illuminate how Scripture intersects with daily practice, church life, and personal formation. A standout pattern is a thoughtful blend of rigorous biblical interpretation with practical insights for communities, leadership, and accountability, along with a readiness to explore difficult topics like trauma, embodiment, and social ethics. The format tends to pair two regular hosts with guest contributors who bring academic r... more

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