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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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Genesis 6:6–7 says that God “regretted” making humanity. This seems to imply divine change, sorrow, or even error. But how can God regret anything if he is all-knowing, unchanging, and perfectly wise?

In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Mi... more

Jude 14–15 appears to quote directly from the non-canonical book of 1 Enoch and attribute it to Enoch. What are we to make of this?

In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller welcomes Wes Huff. They discuss the background of 1 Enoch and wh... more

What in the Word? wraps up a rich and thought-provoking first season. In this special finale, host Kirk E. Miller turns the mic on himself, as Matt Barrios, the show’s producer, leads a reflective interview covering lessons learned, favorite passages... more

What’s the Song of Solomon really about? Is the Song a literal love poem, an allegory of God’s love, or something in between

In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller is joined by Fellipe do Vale to explore the interpretive challenges of ... more

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Wes Huff
Biblical scholar specializing in New Testament studies and apocrypha; vice president of Apologetics Canada
Apologetics Canada
Episode: Does Jude Quote Enoch as Prophecy? | Wes Huff on Jude 14–15
Matt Barrios
Show producer, guest interviewer
Logos Bible Software
Episode: Why in the Word? | A Behind the Scenes Recap of Season 1
Dr. Felipe Devele
Tutor in doctrine at Trinity College in Bristol; former professor of systematic theology
Trinity College Bristol; Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Episode: Is the Song Allegorical? | Fellipe do Vale on Song of Solomon
Lynn Cohick
Guest expert; biblical scholar
Episode: What Does It Mean to Work Out Our Salvation? | Lynn Cohick on Philippians 2:12–13
Jeannine Brown
Professor of New Testament and translator on the NIV team
Bethel Seminary; NIV translation team
Episode: Did Jesus Falsely Predict His Return? | Jeannine Brown on Matthew 16:28
Philip Carey
Professor of philosophy and author
Eastern University
Episode: Where Did Satan Come From? | Phillip Cary on Genesis 3
Vern Poythress
Professor at Westminster Theological Seminary with a Ph.D. in Mathematics and interests in Bible and science issues
Westminster Theological Seminary
Episode: Is the Creation Story Literal? | Vern Poythress on Genesis 1:1-2:3
Malcolm Foley
Co-pastor of Mosaic Waco and author of The Anti-Greed Gospel
Mosaic Waco
Episode: Is It Wrong to Want to Be Rich? | Malcolm Foley on 1 Timothy 6:6–10
Thomas Schreiner
Professor of New Testament at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, author of numerous commentaries.
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: When Did Jesus Preach to Spirits in Prison? | Thomas Schreiner on 1 Peter 3:18–22

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Does Jude Quote Enoch as Prophecy? | Wes Huff on Jude 14–15
Q: Is Jude quoting First Enoch directly, or could it be a broader tradition?
The discussion presents a dominant scholarly position that Jude is quoting from First Enoch, but there is a minority view that Jude is referring to a broader oral or written tradition that aligns with Enochian material but is not a direct quotation. The evidence includes textual correlations and the historical context of how intertestamental literature circulated.
Does Jude Quote Enoch as Prophecy? | Wes Huff on Jude 14–15
Q: Why does Jude reference Enoch and how should we understand that reference in light of canonicity?
Wes Huff explains that Jude likely draws on an intertestamental tradition about Enoch rather than presenting a canonical text; the mainstream view is that Jude is citing a tradition that was well known at the time, but not necessarily endorsing a canonical status for First Enoch. The reference serves to make a rhetorical point against the idea that evil stems from heavenly beings, by contrasting human accountability with angelic narratives.
Why in the Word? | A Behind the Scenes Recap of Season 1
Q: What is your hope for how this show is going to help the church?
Kirk explains the ambition to provide accessible, trustworthy resources for laypeople and teachers alike, helping them study difficult passages with confidence and clarity.
Why in the Word? | A Behind the Scenes Recap of Season 1
Q: Why don't you maybe tell us a little bit about yourself and what exactly producing a show entails?
Matt describes his behind-the-scenes role, coordinating production, promotion, and brand alignment while Kirk brings his Bible expertise to the foreground.
What Are the Keys of the Kingdom? | Jonathan Leeman on Matthew 16:19
Q: What advice would you give for teaching this passage?
Look into commentaries but also pay attention to practical church implications rather than just theoretical debates.

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This program centers on in-depth Bible study through conversations with biblical scholars and theologians. Recent episodes tackle challenging passages and theological questions—from Genesis creation frameworks to Pauline eschatology, Old Testament ethics, and Christology in Mark and 1 Peter—exploring how different interpretations shape faith practice and teaching. The show frequently surfaces nuanced scholarly viewpoints, clarifying how historical context and textual nuance influence modern living for Christian audiences. A notable strength is the variety of respected guests who bring rigorous academic or pastoral insight to seemingly intractable verses, making complex topics accessible to a broad Christian readership while maintaining theo... more

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