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Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Roger Ferguson, Host and Biblical Scholar

Modern Mind, Ancient Book helps curious people understand Scripture in its ancient Jewish and historical world so they can know Jesus and walk His Way.Interesting ideas. Ancient stories. Better questions.Start with short discoveries. Explore real human questions through Scripture, covenant wisdom, and Jewish context. Study whole biblical books through careful, book-by-book teaching. Along the way, we distinguish what the text says from historical background, interpretation, and application.For

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43:30

The hidden Messianic truth that changed his life...

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/08/04

Send us a text What happens when a man born into Buddhism and raised in Conservative Judaism has a supernatural encounter with Jesus? In this jaw-dropping true story, a Jewish man shares how his spiritual search across Eastern philosophy, Jewish tradition, and ancestral religion unexpectedly led him to the feet of Yeshua—Jesus the Messiah. After years of seeking truth in temples, Torah, and tradition, he experienced a divine vision, miraculous healing, and overwhelming peace that only came th...

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33:34

Malachi: A Faithful God and a Fading People

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/07/28

Send us a text The Book of Malachi closes the Old Testament with a bold and urgent plea: Return to Me, says the Lord. In a time of spiritual apathy and religious routine, God speaks through Malachi to call His people back to covenant loyalty, sincere worship, and the hope of the coming Messiah. This episode explores the deep questions Malachi raises—about justice, tithing, marriage, and the Day of the Lord—and why his message still calls us to examine our hearts today.

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19:58

Nehemiah: From Foreigner to Faithful Restoration and...

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/07/21

Send us a text Nehemiah is more than a story of bricks and blueprints—it’s a call to courage, conviction, and spiritual renewal. In the face of opposition, Nehemiah leads with prayer, strategy, and relentless faith to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls and revive its people. This episode unpacks the leadership lessons, the spiritual insights, and the prophetic echoes of restoration that make Nehemiah’s story vital for our time. Learn how God rebuilds what’s been broken—inside and out.

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47:54

Ezra: Rebuilding the Ruins and Returning to God

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/07/14

Send us a text The book of Ezra is a powerful record of return, restoration, and revival. After decades of exile, God stirs the hearts of kings and common people alike to rebuild His temple and renew covenant faithfulness. In this episode, we explore how Ezra’s leadership, the challenges of opposition, and the call to holiness still speak to us today. Discover the spiritual blueprint for rebuilding what’s been broken and how God uses ordinary faithfulness to fulfill extraordinary promises.

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21:11

Haggai: Rebuilding God’s House and Refocusing Our...

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/07/07

Send us a text In just two chapters, the prophet Haggai delivers a message that still echoes today: Put God first. Amid broken foundations and distracted lives, God calls His people to rebuild the temple—and their hearts. This episode explores how misplaced priorities delay God’s purposes and how obedience unlocks His presence and provision. Haggai is not just about bricks and mortar—it’s about worship, purpose, and God’s glory returning to the center of life.

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23:05

The Queen, the Plot, and the Providence: Esther

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/06/30

Send us a text The Book of Esther reveals God’s hidden hand in history—where courage, faith, and divine timing save a nation. Set in ancient Persia, Esther rises from obscurity to queenship, risking her life to rescue her people from destruction. Though God’s name is never mentioned, His providence is unmistakable. ModernMondAncientbook@gmail.com

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7:40

5 of 5 How do Gentile and Jewish believers unite to...

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/06/26

Send us a text The called out ones of God should be united in Jesus. How can we accomplish such a daunting task? ModernMindAncientBook@gmail.com

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7:40

4 of 5 Is the practice of Old Testament Law something...

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/06/25

Send us a text Join us on our 5 part series as we explore Torah keeping! ModernMindAncientBook@gmail.com

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8:01

3 of 5 How did Jewish followers of "The Way" respond...

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/06/24

Send us a text Join us on a 5 part series as we explore, this time, how Jewish believers in Jesus in the 1st century dealt with and or responded to gentile pagans, getting saved!' ModernMindAncientBook@gmail.com

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2 of 5 How did the church become gentile?

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/06/23

Send us a text Join us as we explore how the early church changed into a roman movement when it started as a Jewish tradition. ModernMindAncientBook@gmail.com

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42:29

Zechariah: Hope in the Rubble | Visions, Promises &...

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/06/23

Send us a text Feeling lost or discouraged? The book of Zechariah is God’s answer to brokenness, doubt, and delay. Through visions and promises, this prophetic book reveals a God who still sees, still speaks, and still plans to restore. Discover how ancient hope speaks into your present pain. ModernMindAncientBook@gmail.com

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1 of 5 What was the early Church?

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/06/22

Send us a text Join us as we explore how the early church looked in a short and concise question/answer format. ModernMindAncientBook@gmail.com

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40:04

Book of Kings: Exiled & Restored | Purpose, Pain &...

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/06/17

Send us a text What do the rise and fall of kings, the building of the temple, and exile have to do with your life today? In this episode, we take you through 1 & 2 Kings—from the heights of Solomon’s glory to the depths of Israel’s destruction. Learn who wrote these books, where and when they were composed, and why they still speak to people who feel lost, betrayed, or broken. Whether you’re searching for God’s purpose in pain, struggling with spiritual burnout, or trying to understand t...

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27:32

Wrestling with God: Struggling with the Book of...

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/06/16

Send us a text Why are there two Books of Chronicles? Why do they repeat stories from Samuel and Kings—and yet feel different? In this episode, we wrestle with the strange beauty and hard truths of 1 & 2 Chronicles, exploring how Israel’s history was retold after exile to shape identity, renew hope, and restore worship. From genealogies to Davidic legacy, temple obsession to prophetic warnings, Chronicles invites modern minds to struggle with God’s faithfulness in the midst of failure. If...

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34:27

Chronicles Uncovered--Kings, Prophets, and the Promise.

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/06/09

Send us a text Join us for your front-row seat to one of the Bible’s most overlooked powerhouses. Journey through the rise and fall of Israel’s kings, the voices of prophets, and the enduring promise of God’s covenant. This podcast dives deep into temple worship, royal lineage, spiritual revival, and the exile—all with rich insights and clear connections to today’s faith journey. Whether you’re a scholar, seeker, or new believer, discover how Chronicles reveals God’s faithfulness through ever...

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27:30

More Than Just Children's Stories - The Book of Daniel

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/06/02

Send us a text Questions or comments? ModernMindAncientBook@gmail.com Join us as we discuss how to read the the book of Daniel!

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22:07

The Book of Ezekiel Says WHAT?!

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/05/12

Send us a text Questions or comments? ModernMindAncientBook@gmail.com Join us as we discuss how to read the the book of Ezekiel!

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18:51

Grief is Not the End - The Book of Lamentations

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/04/28

Send us a text Questions or comments? ModernMindAncientBook@gmail.com Join us as we discuss how to read the the book of Lamentations!

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23:12

Keeping Shema hear, hear, and experience the book of...

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/04/21

Send us a text Isabella and I talk about the book of Micah Contact us: modernmindancientbook@gmail.com

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39:12

Book of Jeremiah Heavy, Difficult, Joyful, and Sad

Modern Mind, Ancient Book ·

2025/04/14

Send us a text Join Nik and I as we discuss Jeremiah. Great to have the new covenant today but what a cost to enact... what a cost... Modernmindancientbook@gmail.com

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