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Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Roger Ferguson, Host and Biblical Scholar

Welcome to Modern Mind, Ancient Book, a podcast that bridges the past and the present. Join us as we delve into the rich stories, philosophies, and cultural contexts of books from the Bible. Learn with us the mystery of how the Bible can still speak to us today. This podcast is crafted for seekers of wisdom, knowledge, truth, and the secrets of God. Modern Mind, Ancient Book offers a journey into the past with a fresh, modern perspective finding meaning in ancient valuable literary masterpieces

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Faithful to the Call: A Pastor’s Lifelong Journey of...

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2025/09/08

Send us a text In our last episode, we heard how God transformed the life of a poor farmer into a zealous preacher of the Gospel. But that was only the beginning. In this episode, we follow his remarkable lifelong journey of faith—decades of preaching, pastoring, and serving the church with unwavering devotion. Through seasons of hardship, sacrifice, and perseverance, he never turned back. His story is not only about a miraculous encounter with Jesus but about a lifetime of faithfulness, obed...

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From Fields of Poverty to Fields of Souls: A Pastor’s...

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2025/09/01

Send us a text Charles Shorter grew up as a poor farmer, with little hope and even less opportunity. But one life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ transformed everything. Today, he is a pastor with a burning passion to preach the Gospel—giving up his former life to follow the call of God. In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring story of how God can take the least likely person and raise them up to change lives for eternity. From the fields of poverty to the pulpit of faith, this is a t...

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From Communism to Christ: A Chinese Man’s Miraculous...

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2025/08/25

Send us a text Discover the powerful, true story of a former Chinese communist who encountered Jesus Christ in a supernatural, life-changing way. Raised under the strict atheism of the Chinese Communist Party, this man had never heard the name of Jesus—until one divine encounter altered his eternal destiny. In this episode, hear how a vivid dream to come to America, a miraculous healing faith, and a series of divine appointments led him out of darkness and into the light of faith in Jesus. Hi...

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Faith Against All Odds: A Chinese Christian’s Journey...

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2025/08/18

Send us a text Discover the powerful, true story of a former Chinese communist who encountered Jesus Christ in a supernatural, life-changing way. Raised under the strict atheism of the Chinese Communist Party, this man had never heard the name of Jesus—until one divine encounter altered his eternal destiny. In this episode, hear how a vivid dream to come to America, a miraculous healing faith, and a series of divine appointments led him out of darkness and into the light of faith in Jesus. Hi...

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From Buddhism and Conservative Judaism to Christ: A...

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2025/08/11

Send us a text In this powerful and emotional testimony, a Jewish man shares how he journeyed through Buddhism and Conservative Judaism in search of truth—until he encountered Jesus the Messiah in a miraculous and supernatural way. Raised with tradition but left spiritually unfulfilled, he sought peace and purpose through meditation, Torah study, and religious identity. But everything changed when he had a life-altering vision of Yeshua (Jesus), followed by a personal encounter that shattered...

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The hidden Messianic truth that changed his life...

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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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Malachi: A Faithful God and a Fading People

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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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Nehemiah: From Foreigner to Faithful Restoration and...

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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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Ezra: Rebuilding the Ruins and Returning to God

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

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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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The Queen, the Plot, and the Providence: Esther

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

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

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

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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?

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

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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?

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

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

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

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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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