
"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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||

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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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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Recent guests on What in the Word? include:
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2. Matt Barrios
3. Dr. Felipe Devele
4. Lynn Cohick
5. Jeannine Brown
6. Philip Carey
7. Vern Poythress
8. Malcolm Foley
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