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What in the Word?

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"What in the world does that verse mean?" This show tackles the hardest Bible verses to understand. Each episode, host Kirk E. Miller interviews an expert guest to discuss a text in the Bible that is known to be challenging to interpret. They do in-depth Bible study and survey scholars' interpretations. By investigating the strangest and hardest Bible verses, What in the Word? gets below the surfa... more

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Jesus explains that he taught in parables lest the crowds would understand him, turn, and be healed (Matt 13:10–17).

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Does James contradict Paul? In this episode of What in the Word?, host Kirk E. Miller sits down with pastor and theologian Mark Jones to tackle James 2:14–26.They explore the apparent tension between Paul's doctrine of justification by faith alone an... more

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Does human unbelief have the power to limit the all-powerful God? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller sits down with theologian Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen to tackle the startling claim in Mark 6:1–6 that Jesus “could do no mighty work” in... more

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Since we no longer have the original manuscripts, is our text of the New Testament reliable? Given the magnitude of variations among manuscripts, can we reliably reconstruct the original? Premier New Testament text critic Daniel B. Wallace joins Kirk... more

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Dan Wallace
Premier New Testament text critic
Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM)
Episode: Is the New Testament Text Reliable? | Daniel B. Wallace
Danielle Treweek
Theologian specializing in singleness, marriage, and theological anthropology
Single-Minded; author of Single Ever After
Episode: Is It Better to Remain Single? | Danielle Treweek on 1 Corinthians 7
Bruce Waltke
Professor of Old Testament
Free University? (informal, as introduced as a guest with credentials)
Episode: Should One Pray to Dash Little Ones? | Bruce Waltke on Psalm 137:9
Patrick Schreiner
Theologian and Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: Why Was Jesus Baptized? | Patrick Schreiner on Matthew 3:13–17
Jonathan Akin
Professor of Old Testament/Ministry; expert guest
Carson-Newman University; First Baptist Church of Charlotte
Episode: Did Elisha Summon Bears to Maul Boys? | Jonathan Akin on 2 Kings 2:23–24
Rebecca McLaughlin
Author and theologian discussing biblical interpretation and apologetics
Episode: Does the Bible Condone Slavery? | Rebecca McLaughlin
Darrell Bock
Luke-Acts scholar
Dallas Theological Seminary / Hendrick Center
Episode: Did the Early Church Share Possessions? | Darrell Bock on Acts 2 & 4
Jarvis Williams
New Testament scholar and professor at Southern Seminary
Southern Seminary
Episode: Who Are Paul’s Law-Abiding Gentiles? | Jarvis Williams on Romans 2:14–15
David DeSilva
New Testament scholar
Ashland Theological Seminary
Episode: Did Paul Allegorize Sarah & Hagar? | David deSilva on Galatians 4:21–31

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Kirk Miller
Host of What in the Word?

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Exegetically Helpful & Rich

    Kirk does a fantastic job interviewing specialists on particular texts and walking through the exegetical considerations and relevant questions. You also may glean some helpful Logos research tips along the way. Super glad I found this podcast!

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    MattFerg MN
    United States2 months ago
  • These episodes are interesting and thought-provoking, with a useful structure. Although the podcast series aims to dive into bible passages, some podcasts really deal only with the guest's theology rather than the passage itself.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    kwilsonnc25
    4 months ago

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Is the New Testament Text Reliable? | Daniel B. Wallace
Q: How many Greek New Testament manuscripts do we have, and why does that matter for reliability?
Wallace states there are about 5,700 known Greek manuscripts, with far more manuscripts in Latin and other languages; this abundance supports the reliability of the text, despite many variants.
Is the New Testament Text Reliable? | Daniel B. Wallace
Q: What do we mean when we are asking about whether the New Testament text is reliable?
Wallace explains that reliability distinguishes between historical reliability and textual reliability, with textual reliability focusing on reconstructing original wording through external and internal evidence.
Should One Pray to Dash Little Ones? | Bruce Waltke on Psalm 137:9
Q: How does the imprecatory psalms' call for divine justice relate to the New Testament ethic of non-retaliation?
The discussion emphasizes that the New Testament redirects vengeance away from individuals toward God and the state, stressing forgiveness and turning the other cheek, while the imprecatory psalms express faith that God will establish justice in history, both within a covenant context and in eschatological hope.
Should One Pray to Dash Little Ones? | Bruce Waltke on Psalm 137:9
Q: Bruce, how have people interpreted this passage in different ways, and what are the dominant solutions?
There are multiple readings: some see the language as a prophecy or description rather than a direct petition to enact violence; others argue it uses a vivid, hyperbolic form of war rhetoric common in ancient Near Eastern poetry; a third camp rejects the verse as morally problematic but defends its inclusion as historically and theologically legitimate within the psalmist's context.
Is It Better to Remain Single? | Danielle Treweek on 1 Corinthians 7
Q: How should pastors teach this passage today?
Preach with humility, acknowledge diverse pastoral realities, avoid imposing a single model, and recognize that both marriage and singleness can serve undivided devotion to the Lord in different contexts.

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This show centers on in-depth Bible study, with a consistently scholarly bent, tackling hard-to-interpret verses through interviews with subject-matter experts. Episodes typically pair the host with a theologian or biblical scholar to unpack historical context, original-language nuances, and interpretive frameworks, often bridging ancient texts with practical implications for faith communities today. A recurring strength is the careful balancing of competing scholarly views, pastoral relevance, and clear takeaways for listeners such as pastors, students, and lay readers. A notable pattern across episodes is the use of structured exegesis, cross-referencing biblical texts, and occasional sponsorships for specialty study tools, which can be a... more

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