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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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Psalm 137 ends with one of the Bible's most scandalizing lines: a prayer that an enemy's infants would be dashed against rocks. It understandably troubles believers, and for skeptics, it's a classic case against the Bible's goodness.

Does this cry f... more

Kirk E. Miller welcomes New Testament scholar Patrick Schreiner on to What in the Word? to tackle the question: Why was Jesus baptized? John’s baptism was for repentant sinners, yet Jesus was without sin.

They discuss the different interpretations o... more

Jonathan Akin joins Kirk E. Miller on What in the Word? to discuss one of the Bible's most infamous passages, Elisha's curse that led to two she-bears mauling forty-two "youths" in 2 Kings 2:23-24.

Was Elisha simply an irritable old man who couldn’t... more

If the Bible teaches that human beings are made in the image of God, why does the Bible seem to allow their enslavement? It’s a question that often troubles believers and serves as an objection for skeptics.

Kirk E. Miller sits down with author and ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Michael Morales
Biblical scholar, professor of biblical studies
Green Mill Seminary
Episode: Why Couldn't Moses Enter the Promised Land? | Michael Morales on Numbers 20
Madison Pierce
Dr. Madison Pierce, expert on Hebrews and ancient interpretation
University of St. Andrews
Episode: Who Is Melchizedek? | Madison Pierce on Hebrews 7
Richard Middleton
Biblical scholar, expert on Genesis
Episode: What Is the Image of God? | Richard Middleton on Genesis 1:26–28

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Kirk Miller
Host of What in the Word?

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  • 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.

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Did the Early Church Share Possessions? | Darrell Bock on Acts 2 & 4
Q: What is the takeaway here, and how should this shape teaching and preaching about this passage?
The takeaway is that the early church model demonstrates an exceptional, exemplary ethic of sharing and care that is voluntary, not prescriptive; teachers should present it as an ideal to imitate while explaining the descriptive nature of narrative passages and the deeper heart attitude behind generosity.
Did the Early Church Share Possessions? | Darrell Bock on Acts 2 & 4
Q: Would you mind walking us through some of those details?
Darrell explains that the text shows voluntary generosity rather than a demanded rule; the language and tense indicate ongoing, repeated behavior, not a one-time mandate, and he points to examples like Barnabas and Ananias/Sapphira to illustrate the pattern and its ethical implications.
Does the Bible Condone Slavery? | Rebecca McLaughlin
Q: How does Paul's letter to Philemon affect our understanding of slavery in the New Testament?
Philemon is urged to welcome Onesimus as a brother, showing a shift from viewing people as property to recognizing equality in Christ, which undermines the legitimacy of slavery even if not a formal abolition at that moment.
Does the Bible Condone Slavery? | Rebecca McLaughlin
Q: Why does the Bible regulate slavery rather than outright abolish it in the ancient world?
The guest explains that the biblical framework often sought to limit harm and provide protection within an imperfect social system, while pointing toward a trajectory of emancipation rooted in New Testament teaching and the example of Jesus, which ultimately undermines the legitimacy of slavery.
Did Paul Allegorize Sarah & Hagar? | David deSilva on Galatians 4:21–31
Q: How does Paul's use of allegory function in this passage, and is it legitimate to read Hagar and Sarah as figures in a two-covenant argument?
DeSilva explains that Paul uses a modest form of allegory, primarily to advance a hermeneutical point: the true heirs are those who trust God's promises and live by the Spirit, not those who rely on circumcision or Torah observance. This reading aims to ground the Galatians in the gospel they already received and to reframe Israel's history as a story of faith rather than flesh.

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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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