Enter the Bible
The Enter the Bible podcast provides answers and reflections on questions about the Bible, covering topics listeners might have been afraid to ask. Produced by Luther Seminary, the show aims to make biblical knowledge approachable and understandable. Each episode engages with the Bible in a conversational and informative way. The podcast is designed for those seeking deeper understanding of biblical texts.
Episodes
The Question Every Grieving Heart Asks (And What the Bible Really Says)
Will we know our loved ones in heaven? This question emerges from the deepest places of human longing and loss, touching anyone who has ever said goodbye to someone they cherish. In this profound episode of Enter the Bible, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker welcome back Rev. Dr. Mary Hinkle Shore, former Luther Seminary professor and current Aging Life Care Management specialist, to
Why the Bible Never Actually Calls Anyone a 'False Prophet' (And What That Means for Us Today)
How do you distinguish between true and false prophets? This timeless question, which plagued biblical communities for centuries, remains just as relevant today. In this thought-provoking episode, Professor Emeritus Richard Nysse from Luther Seminary joins hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker to explore the biblical wisdom surrounding false prophets and spiritual discernment. Drawing fr
Did This Biblical Father Really Sacrifice His Own Daughter? The Shocking Truth Behind Judges 11
The Jephthah's daughter Bible story in Judges 11 has puzzled scholars and believers for centuries, raising difficult questions about faith, sacrifice, and the nature of biblical narrative. In this episode, hosts Catherine Shifreder and Katie Langston welcome back Dennis Olson, Professor of Old Testament Theology Emeritus at Princeton Theological Seminary and author of the New Interpreter Commentar
The Real Meaning Behind 666 and Other Biblical Numbers That Will Surprise You
What do the mysterious numbers in the Book of Revelation really mean? In this fascinating episode, we explore Revelation numbers meaning with distinguished biblical scholar Professor Craig Koester, author of the Anchor Bible Commentary on Revelation. From the infamous 666 to the seven churches and seven stars, discover how these ancient numerical symbols made perfect sense to first-century readers
The Secret to Understanding Old Testament Law (Most Christians Get This Wrong)
How should Christians approach biblical interpretation when it comes to Old Testament law? This episode tackles the essential question of Christian biblical interpretation with father-daughter theologians Paul Hinlicky and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson. They explore how proper interpretive methods help us understand the relationship between biblical law, Jesus' fulfillment of the law, and contemporary Chr
Is Faith Really a Gift If We Have to Choose to Believe?
What does it mean that faith is Gods work rather than human achievement? In this thought-provoking episode, father-daughter duo Lutheran theologians Paul Hinlicky and Sarah Hinlicky Wilson tackle a listener's question about the nature of faith and Gods work in our spiritual lives. They explore how Gods work manifests in gifting us faith while still crediting Abraham's faith as righteousness, addre
Why the Gospel of Mark Has No Resurrection Eye Witness Accounts (Biblical Scholar Explains)
Why Doesn't the Gospel of Mark Include Any Resurrection Eye Witness Accounts Like the Other Gospels? Why doesn't the Gospel of Mark contain any resurrection eye witness accounts when the other three gospels do? This question about the gospel of mark resurrection eye witness problem has fascinated biblical scholars for generations. In this episode, New Testament professor Kristofer Phan Coffman fro
Is it Possible to Read Hebrews Without Displacing the Jews?
The Hidden Agenda Behind How We've Been Reading Hebrews All Wrong.Can you read the Book of Hebrews without displacing the Jews? This crucial question gets to the heart of how Christians interpret one of the New Testament's most challenging books. In this episode, New Testament scholar Craig Koester explains why centuries of interpretation have wrongly positioned Hebrews as anti-Jewish, tracing thi
Why Joseph’s Lineage in Bible Genealogy Matters When He's Not Jesus' Biological Father
Why does Joseph's lineage in Matthew 1 matter if Joseph wasn't Jesus' biological father? Professor Diane Jacobson reveals how this apparent contradiction actually unlocks the key message of Matthew's Gospel. Through adoption, Jesus becomes the son of David, demonstrating that God's family extends far beyond bloodlines to include all who are claimed and named as God's own.The Joseph lineage Bible p
Can the Bible Contradict Itself? Is it Fallible?
What's the difference between biblical infallibility and inerrancy, and does it matter for your faith? Join hosts Rev. Dr. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Rev. Katie Langston as they welcome PhD candidate Bridget Jack Jeffries to explore this crucial theological distinction. Many Christians struggle with apparent contradictions in Scripture and wonder if they can still trust the Bible's authority. This
The Great Debate: What Does the Bible Really Say About Women Pastors?
Can women be pastors? This question continues to divide Christian communities, with faithful believers reaching different conclusions based on their interpretation of Scripture. In this episode, we welcome Bridget Jack Jeffries, a PhD candidate at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, to explore both complementarian and egalitarian perspectives on women's ordination. We examine key biblical passage
Why Did God Rebuke Job's Friends? (And Other Prophetic Puzzles Solved)
In this engaging episode of Enter the Bible, hosts Rev. Dr. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Rev. Katie Langston welcome biblical scholar Dr. Cory Driver to tackle listener questions about understanding biblical prophecy. The conversation explores the historical context and theological significance of Amos's bold critique of the wealthy northern kingdom, Micah's geographically diverse preaching locatio
If Aliens Exist, Did God Create Them Too? A Biblical Exploration
What does the Bible say about God and life on other planets? In this thought-provoking episode of Enter the Bible, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker welcome theologian Dr. Alan Padgett to explore this cosmic question. While the Bible doesn't specifically mention planets as we understand them today, Dr. Padgett explains how the biblical affirmation of God as Creator of everything prov
Jesus: Imaginary Friend or Rational Belief?
Welcome to Season 8 of the Enter the Bible podcast! In our premiere episode, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston welcome back Professor Alan Padgett from Luther Seminary to tackle a challenging question from a listener: "Is believing in God or Jesus like having an imaginary friend?"Professor Padgett offers a thoughtful exploration of the philosophical foundations of belief in God, addr
Ep. 145: Do Christians have to keep the Sabbath?
In this episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker engage with retired Charles T. Haley Professor of Old Testament Theology and Chair of the Biblical Studies Department at Princeton Theological Seminary, Dennis T. Olson to explore the significance of the Sabbath commandment for Christian believers. In our season seven finale, we explore the rich me
Ep 144: Did Jewish believers in Jesus have to stop being Jewish?
In this episode of the Enter the Bible Podcast, we tackle a listener-submitted question that explores the complex relationship between early Christianity and Jewish identity. Drawing from Paul's writings and the historical context of the early church, we uncover the tensions and unity between Jewish and Gentile believers. Learn how faith practices can foster joy and community, the significance of
Ep 143: What does it mean to see in a mirror dimly (1 Corinthians 13:12)?
In this episode of Enter the Bible, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker are joined by Professor Mary Hinkle Shore to explore the meaning of 1 Corinthians 13:12. Together, they unpack the powerful imagery of "seeing through a mirror dimly" and its connection to love, community, and navigating a world of imperfect understanding.Tune in for a conversation filled with:- Insights into the d
Ep 142: Was God gaslighting Job in the whirlwind?
In this episode of Enter the Bible, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker welcome Professor Diane Jacobson to discuss one of the Bible’s most complex and compelling books: Job. Together, they explore: The profound questions raised by God's whirlwind speeches.The nature of suffering and its relationship to faith. Job’s restoration and its implications for understanding divine justice.This
Ep 141: Was Paul the real founder of Christianity?
Join the Enter the Bible podcast with hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker as they sit down with Luther Seminary Professor of New Testament Matthew L. Skinner to tackle the question: Was Paul the real founder of Christianity?Explore how Paul’s writings shaped the early church, his focus on the cross and resurrection, and his revolutionary views on community, gender, and the gospel. Disc
Ep 140: Is anyone at Gods left hand?
In this episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston are joined by Assistant Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, Kristofer Phan Coffman, to explore the question: Does anyone sit at God’s left hand? Together, they examine the biblical and cultural symbolism of the right and left hands, with insights from figures like Martin Luther and
Ep 139: Is there a difference between human and satanic evil?
In the latest episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker sit down with Luther Seminary Professor and Olin and Amanda Fjelstad Registad Chair for Systematic Theology, Lois Malcolm to tackle the challenging themes of human and demonic evil. Together, they unpack the crucial distinctions between these two forms of evil, examining how human choices imp
Ep 138: Does God anoint presidents?
In our 138th episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston explore a listener's question regarding the biblical practice of anointing with blood and its potential connection to current events, specifically an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. They delve into the practice's scriptural context, discussing its origins in the ordination of priests an
Ep 137: Can you lose your salvation?
In this episode of Enter the Bible, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston are joined by Professor Lois Malcolm, the Olin and Amanda Fjelstad Reigstad Chair of Systematic Theology at Luther Seminary. Together, they dive into the complexities of salvation, forgiveness, and repentance in the Christian faith. They discuss whether salvation can be lost, the unconditional nature of God's grace
Ep 136: Why did God place the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden?
In this thought-provoking episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston sit down with Professor of Systematic Theology and The Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary Chair of Theology of Luther Seminary, Dr. Alan Padgett, to delve into the theological significance of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden.Together, they unpack the
Ep 135: Lightning Round: Pearls, Daniel, Haman, and Jehoshaphat?!
Welcome to Season 7 of the Enter the Bible podcast! This season, we're diving deep into some of the Bible's most intriguing questions: Was Paul the true founder of Christianity? Is there a distinction between human and satanic evil? And who, if anyone, sits at God's left hand? Join hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston and a lineup of new and returning guests as we tackle these tough top
Ep 134: Lightning Round: Cyrus? Ezekiel's cords? Jesus' reading in Hebrew? Miracles on sabbath?
In episode 134, the final episode of season 6 of the Enter the Bible podcast, co-hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston discuss a series of audience-submitted questions in a lightning-round episode with guest Dr. Rolf Jacobson.Rolf Jacobson is Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary and Dean of the Faculty. He has served as co-host of Working Preacher's Sermon Brainwave and Narrativ
Ep 133: Lightning Round: Cain's wife? Long life? Joshua? Second circumcision?
In episode 133 of the Enter the Bible podcast, co-hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston discuss a series of audience-submitted questions in a lightning round episode with guest Dr. Rolf Jacobson.Rolf Jacobson is Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary and Dean of the Faculty. He has served as co-host of Working Preacher's Sermon Brainwave and Narrative Lectionary podcasts. Que
Ep 132: Were There Female Leaders in the Early Church?
In episode 132 of the Enter the Bible podcast, co-hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston discuss the audience-submitted question, "Were there female leaders in the early church?" with guest Dr. Matt Skinner.Matthew L. Skinner is Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary. His books include Acts: Catching up with the Spirit (Abingdon Press, 2020), A Companion to the
Ep 131: Can you Interpret "Flesh and Spirit" (Apostle Paul) from a Pro-Body Perspective?
In episode 131 of the Enter the Bible podcast, co-hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston discuss the audience-submitted question, "Can you interpret "flesh and spirit" (Apostle Paul) from a pro-body perspective?" with guest Dr. Matt Skinner.Matthew L. Skinner is Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary. His books include Acts: Catching up with the Spirit (Abingdon Pres
Ep 130: What About Bible Verses Used to Justify Slavery, Corporal Punishment, and Domestic Violence?
In episode 130 of the Enter the Bible podcast, co-hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston discuss the audience-submitted question, "What about Bible verses used to justify slavery, corporal punishment, domestic violence??" with guest Dr. Jennifer Kaalund.Jennifer T. Kaalund is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York. She received her Ph.D. from
Ep 129: As a Christian, am I Supporting a Book (the Bible) and an Organization (the church) that Hurts People?
In episode 129 of the Enter the Bible podcast, co-hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston discuss the audience-submitted question, "As a Christian, am I supporting a book (the Bible) and an organization (the church) that hurts people?" with guest, Dr. Jennifer Kaalund.Jennifer T. Kaalund is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York. She received
Ep 128: What Does the Old Testament Say About Capital Punishment?
In episode 128 of the Enter the Bible podcast, co-hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston discuss the question of capital punishment in the time of the Old Testament with guest, Professor Jonathan Paradise.Dr. Jonathan Paradise received his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania where he specialized in Ancient Near Eastern Studies and Biblical Studies. His doctoral research dealt with fam
Ep 127: Is it a Sin in the Old Testament to Lend Money with Interest?
In episode 127 of the Enter the Bible podcast, co-hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston discuss the question of lending money with interest in the time of the Old Testament with guest, Professor Jonathan Paradise.Dr. Jonathan Paradise received his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania where he specialized in Ancient Near Eastern Studies and Biblical Studies. His doctoral research dealt
Ep 126: Can I read the Bible as metaphor AND believe Jesus rose again?
In episode 126 of the sixth season of the Enter the Bible podcast, co-hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston discuss the question of how to interpret the Bible figuratively or metaphorically while still believing in the literal resurrection of Jesus with guest Nicholas Schaser. Together, they explore the different genres of biblical literature and the importance of understanding the inten
Ep 125: Was John's Baptism at the Jordan Familiar or Something New?
In this episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, Professor Nicholas Schaser delves into the historical and spiritual depths of baptism, tracing its origins within Jewish tradition and its significance in the Christian faith. Highlighting its dual role as a symbol of purification and a marker of Christian identity, Schaser emphasizes its urgency as a call to repentance and preparation for the coming
Ep 124: What is God's Mysterious Plan Revealed in Ephesians 3?
Israel Kamudzandu returns to the Enter the Bible podcast. Join Kamudzandu and our co-hosts as they explore Ephesians 3:2-6, unveiling God's mysterious plan: including Gentiles in His economy, previously undisclosed. Guest Dr. Israel Kamudzandu is the Associate Professor of New Testament Studies and Lindsey P. Pherigo Chair at Saint Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, Missouri. Kamudzandu ha
Ep 123: Are "Gifts of the Spirit" a Thing Only Charismatics Believe in?
Ever wondered about Christianity's remarkable expansion in the global South and why studying the Bible there is so vital? Explore these intriguing topics with Katie Langston, Kathryn Schifferdecker, and Israel Kamudzandu as they uncover profound insights in their engaging conversation.Guest Dr. Israel Kamudzandu is the Associate Professor of New Testament Studies and Lindsey P. Pherigo Chair at Sa
Ep 122: Was Jesus in Love with Mary Magdalene?
Welcome to season six of Enter the Bible, a podcast where we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."Today, our theologians will answer the listener-submitted question, "Was Jesus in Love with Mary Magdalene?"Guest Mary Hinkle Shore is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a former professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary
Ep 121: Top 5 Things to Know About the Bible to Interpret it Well?
Welcome to season six of Enter the Bible, a podcast where we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."Mary Hinkle Shore is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a former professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary. Her work has appeared in The Christian Century, Journal for Preachers, Word & World, and on Working Preacher
Ep 120: Where Do Saints Come From?
Welcome to season six of Enter the Bible, a podcast where we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."Jennifer Wojciechowski joins co-hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Wojciechowski is an assistant professor of church history and has been teaching at Luther Seminary since 2019. Before this, she taught in the religion department at Augsburg Unive
Ep 119: How Did We Get From the Bible to the Creeds?
Welcome to season six of Enter the Bible, a podcast where we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."Jennifer Wojciechowski joins co-hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker. Wojciechowski is an assistant professor of church history and has been teaching at Luther Seminary since 2019. Before this, she taught in the religion department at Augsburg Unive
Ep 118: Was Martin Luther a Heretic by Saying God Died on the Cross?
Welcome to season six of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."Co-hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker are joined by Mark Tranvik. Tranvik is a Professor of Reformation History and Theology at Luther Seminary. He is also an ordained pastor in the ELCA. His area of specialty is the Lutheran Reformation.Today
Ep 117: What Did Jesus Have to Say about Race/Ethnicity? (Part 2)
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."At the conclusion of our season, co-hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker are joined by Love Sechrest. Love L. Sechrest is Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Columbia Theological Seminary and was previously an ass
Ep 116: What Did Jesus Have to Say about Race/Ethnicity? (Part 1)
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 17 of season 5, our hosts are joined by Love Sechrest. Love L. Sechrest is Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Columbia Theological Seminary and was previously an associate professor of the New Testament at Fuller
Ep 115: Who Is the Devil (Part Two: Did God create the Devil? Why would God do that?)
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 16 of season 5, our hosts are joined by Jeremy L. Williams. Dr. Williams is an Assistant Professor of the New Testament at Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.Today our theologians will be answering the
Ep 114: My Confirmation Students Want to Know Where the Devil Comes From? (Who Is the Devil? Part 1 of 2)
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 15 of season 5, our hosts are joined by Jeremy L. Williams, Assistant Professor of New Testament at Brite Divinity School.Today our theologians will be answering the listener-submitted question, "My confirmation students want to know where
Ep 113: Lightning Round Part Six
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 14 of season 5, our hosts present their sixth Lighting Round!Watch the video version on YouTube.Do you have Bible questions you would like answered? Go to our website at https://enterthebible.org/about to get started.This episode of the Ent
Ep 112: Lightning Round Part Five
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 13 of season 5, our hosts present their fifth Lighting Round!Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ckQZ5FpjI6cDo you have Bible questions you would like answered? Go to our website at https://enterthebible.org/about to get
Ep 111: Who Are the ‘Marginal’ and the ‘Outcast’ (Given How Popular these Terms Are in Sermons)?
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 12 of season 5, our hosts are joined by Amy-Jill Levine (“AJ”) who is the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace; and University Profe
Ep 110: Who Are "the Jews" in John's Passion Narrative?
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 11 of season 5, our hosts are joined by Amy-Jill Levine (“AJ”) who is the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace; and University Profe
Ep 109: What Is Going on in 1 Samuel 28 (Witch of Endor)?
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 10 of season 5, our hosts are joined by the Rev. Dr. Karl Jacobson (M.Div., Luther Seminary; Th.D., Providence) who served as Senior Pastor at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Minneapolis, Minn. Prior to that, he was Assistant Profes
Ep 108: Where Do We Find Humor in the Bible?
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 9 of season 5, our hosts are joined by the Rev. Dr. Karl Jacobson (M.Div., Luther Seminary; Th.D., Providence) who served as Senior Pastor at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Minneapolis, Minn. Prior to that, he was Assistant Profess
Ep 107: What Are Beliefs Concerning the Book of Revelation? Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, Amillennialism?
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 8 of season 5, Pastor at Tokyo Lutheran Church and a Visiting Professor at the Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg, France, Sarah Hinlicky Wilson returns as our guest. Her most recent book is "A Guide to Pentecostal Movements fo
Ep 106: Why Does God Only Heal Conditions that the Body Has the Capability to Heal Naturally?
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 7 of season 5, Pastor at Tokyo Lutheran Church and a Visiting Professor at the Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg, France, Sarah Hinlicky Wilson returns as our guest. Her most recent book is "A Guide to Pentecostal Movements fo
Ep 105: Why Are Job's Three New Daughters Mentioned by Name at the End of the Book, but Not His Sons?
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 6 of season 5, Professor and Elva B. Lovell Chair of Old Testament at Luther Seminary, Kathryn Schifferdecker, joins guest co-host Cameron Howard and re-occurring host, Katie Langston. Today our theologians will be answering the question, "
Ep 104: What Is the Main Theme of the Book of Esther?
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 5 of season 5, Professor and Elva B. Lovell Chair of Old Testament at Luther Seminary, Kathryn Schifferdecker, joins guest co-host Cameron Howard and re-occurring host, Katie Langston. Today our theologians will be answering the question, "
Ep 103: What Does Paul Mean When He Talks About "Faith of Christ?"
Welcome back to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 4 of season 5, Lutheran theologian and author, guest Paul R. Hinlicky joins hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker. He has served congregations in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia and is an eagerly anticipated speaker at church e
Ep 102: How Did the 12 Tribes Enter the Promised Land?
Welcome, to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 3 of season 5, Lutheran theologian and author, guest Paul R. Hinlicky joins hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker. He has served congregations in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia and is an eagerly anticipated speaker at church event
Ep 101: Why Are There So Many Things That Can Get You Executed in Leviticus? Isn't that a Bit of Overkill?
Welcome, to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."In episode 2 of season 5, the Assistant to the Bishop for Emerging Ministers & Ministries for the Indiana-Kentucky Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, guest Cory Driver joins our hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker.Today o
Ep 100: What Might Have Been Going on between Ham and Noah?
Welcome to season five of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask."We kick of the season with the Assistant to the Bishop for Emerging Ministers & Ministries for the Indiana-Kentucky Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, guest Cory Driver joining our hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker.Today
Ep 99: Is it BCE and CE, or BC and AD?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston gather to answer the listener submitted questions. Guest, Shively Smith, is the Assistant Professor of New Testament at Boston University School of Theology and Affiliate faculty for the PhD Concentration in Homiletics. She is also Resident Scholar and an itinerant elder at the historic Metropolitan AME Church of Washington DC. Watch
Ep 98: Is Peter the Rock on which the Church Is Built?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston gather to answer the listener submitted questions. Watch the video version on Youtube. Guest, Shively Smith, is the Assistant Professor of New Testament at Boston University School of Theology and Affiliate faculty for the PhD Concentration in Homiletics. She is also Resident Scholar and an itinerant elder at the historic Metropolita
Ep 97: Is There Hope for Creation?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston gather to answer the listener submitted questions. Guest, Ellen F. Davis, is Amos Ragan Kearns Distinguished Professor of Bible and Practical Theology at Duke Divinity School. Notes: Ellen F. Davis, "Scripture, Culture and Agriculture" (Cambridge University Press, 2012). Link: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/scripture-culture-an
Ep 96: Why Do Christians Need to Read the Old Testament?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston gather to answer the listener submitted questions. Watch the video version on Youtube. Guest, Ellen F. Davis, is Amos Ragan Kearns Distinguished Professor of Bible and Practical Theology at Duke Divinity School. Notes: Link to "The Art of Reading Scripture" edited by Ellen F. Davis and Richard B. Hays, link: https://www.eerdmans.com
Ep 95: Lightning Round Part Four
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston gather to answer the listener submitted questions. Watch the video version on Youtube. This episode was recorded on November 3, 2022 over Zoom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Mentioned in this episode:The Bible in a Year Podcast from Luther Seminary
Ep 94: Lightning Round Part Three
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston gather to answer the listener submitted questions. This episode was recorded on November 3, 2022 over Zoom. Watch the video version on Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Mentioned in this episode:The Bible in a Year Podcast from Luther Seminary
Ep 93: What Help Can Frustrated Parents Get from the Bible?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston speak with guest, intentional interim pastor in the Southwestern Minnesota Synod and adjunct professor at Luther Seminary, Hollie Holt-Woehl.They gather to answer the listener submitted question, "What help can frustrated parents get from the Bible?"This episode was recorded on October 14, 2022 over Zoom.Watch the video version on Yo
Ep 92: How Is Suicide Treated in the Bible?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston speak with guest, intentional interim pastor in the Southwestern Minnesota Synod and adjunct professor at Luther Seminary, Hollie Holt-Woehl. They gather to answer the listener submitted question, "How is suicide treated in the Bible?" This episode was recorded on October 14, 2022 over Zoom. Watch the video version on Youtube.See omn
Ep 91: What Were Conditions Like for a Family in Ancient Israel?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston speak with guest, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Cameron B. R. Howard. They gather to answer the listener submitted question, "What were conditions like for a family in ancient Israel?" This episode was recorded on August 4, 2022 over Zoom. Watch the video version on Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 90: Which Version of 2 Chronicles Is "Correct"?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston speak with guest, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Cameron B. R. Howard. They gather to answer the listener submitted question, "Which version of 2 Chronicles is 'correct'?" This episode was recorded on August 4, 2022 over Zoom. Watch the video version on Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 89: Why Does God Allow People to Sin?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston speak with returning guest, Professor of Systematic Theology and The Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary Chair of Theology of Luther Seminary, Alan Padgett. They gather to answer the listener submitted question, "Why does God allow people to sin?" This episode was recorded on August 1, 2022 over Zoom. Watch the video version o
Ep 88: Does Jesus Have Any of Mary's DNA?
CONTENT WARNING: The following episode contains material that may be harmful or traumatizing to some audiences. In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston speak with returning guest, Professor of Systematic Theology and The Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary Chair of Theology of Luther Seminary, Alan Padgett. They gather to answer the listener submitted question, "Doe
Ep 87: What Does the Bible Say about the Rapture?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston speak with Professor Emeritus and Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Chair of New Testament. of Luther Seminary, Craig Koester. They gather to answer the listener submitted question, "What does the bible say about the rapture?" This episode was recorded on July 28, 2022 over Zoom. Watch the video version on Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener
Ep 86: Where Did the Souls of Old Testament Believers Go? Heaven?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston speak with Professor Emeritus Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Chair of New Testament of Luther Seminary, Craig Koester. They gather to answer the listener-submitted question, "Where did the souls of Old Testament believers go? Heaven?" This episode was recorded on July 28, 2022, over Zoom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information
Ep 85: How Do You Receive the Holy Spirit?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston welcome back Professor and Olin and Amanda Fjelstad Registad Chair for Systematic Theology of Luther Seminary, Lois Malcolm. They gather to answer the listener submitted question, "how do you receive the Holy Spirit?" This episode was recorded on July 28, 2022 over Zoom. Watch the video version on Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener
Ep 84: What Does "Eternal Life" Mean and When Does It Start?
In the premier episode of season 4, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston speak with Professor and Olin and Amanda Fjelstad Registad Chair for Systematic Theology of Luther Seminary, Lois Malcolm. They gather to answer the listener submitted question, "what does 'eternal life' mean and when does it start?" This episode was recorded on July 28, 2022 over Zoom. Watch the video version on Y
Ep 83: Why Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston talk with Eric D. Barreto, the Frederick and Margaret L. Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary. Together, they explore the question, "Why did Jesus have to die on the cross?" Recorded via Zoom on April 28, 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Mentioned in this episode:
Ep 82: What Does It Mean to Pray in the Holy Spirit?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston talk with Eric D. Barreto, the Frederick and Margaret L. Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary. Together, they explore the question, "What does it mean to pray in the holy spirit?" Recorded via Zoom on April 28, 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Mentioned in this ep
Ep 81: What Does It Mean to Bless?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston talk with Professor of Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary, Joy J. Moore. Together, they explore the question, "What does it mean to bless?" Recorded via Zoom on April 7, 2022. Watch the video version on Youtube at https://youtu.be/KzqtqzALOZISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Mentioned in this episode:The Bible in
Ep 80: John 8: Woman Caught in Adultery - Where Was the Man?
In this episode, Prof. Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston talk with Professor of Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary, Joy J. Moore. Together, they explore the question, "In John 8: women were caught in adultery - where was the man?" Recorded via Zoom on April 7, 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Mentioned in this episode:The Bible in a Year Podcast from Luther Semin
