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PODCAST

Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible Scholars

Dr. Paul D. Weaver - DTS Professor and Biblical Scholar

The Bible and Theology Matters Podcast is a conversation with Biblical Scholars about all things Bible and Theology, including: challenging issues of Bible interpretation, important theological topics, essential Hermeneutical principles, Bible backgrounds and customs, Biblical ethics and worldview, apologetics, biblical archaeology, and much more. Dr. Paul D. Weaver, Professor and Biblical Scholar at Dallas Theological Seminary is the host.

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BTM 189- Recovering a Vintage Faith | Cory Marsh on...

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2026/04/09

What does it truly mean to be an evangelical today?In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Cory M. Marsh joins Dr. Paul Weaver to discuss his book Recovering a Vintage Faith: Five Fundamentals of Evangelical Identity. Together, they tackle the confusion surrounding modern evangelicalism and call believers back to a historic, biblical foundation.Dr. Marsh explains why evangelicalism should not be defined by politics, race, celebrity culture, or social trends—but by its

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50:34

BTM 188- The Religious & Civil Trials of Jesus...

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2026/04/02

What really happened during the trials of Jesus before His crucifixion? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Douglas Bookman joins Dr. Paul Weaver to unpack the religious and political trials of Jesus Christ in remarkable detail. Discover the roles of key figures like Annas, Caiaphas, and Pontius Pilate, and how their decisions shaped one of the most pivotal moments in history.You’ll gain deeper insight into:The three stages of Jesus’ Jewish trial before Annas,

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58:31

The Passover & Last Supper Explained | Holy Week...

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2026/03/19

What was Passover really like in the time of Jesus—and how does it prepare us for Holy Week today?In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Douglas Bookman joins Dr. Paul Weaver to explore the historical, cultural, and theological setting of Passover and Passion Week.As many Christians reflect on and prepare for Holy Week, this conversation provides rich background to help you better understand the final days leading to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.From the crowded streets of

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39:57

Was the APostle Paul a Slave - Spreaker - Final

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2026/03/05

Was the Apostle Paul a Slave? | Dr. Mark Fairchild on Paul’s Early Life as Saul the ZealotWas Paul once a slave? If so, how did his early life shape his theology, mission, and message? In this compelling episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver sits down with Dr. Mark Fairchild to discuss his groundbreaking book, Paul's Enslavement: The Early Life of Saul the Zealot. Together, they explore the provocative thesis that the Apostle Paul may have been a former slave—and how

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35:34

BTM 185 - What is Truth? - The Justification of Belief

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2026/02/26

What is truth?—and can we known it? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Paul Weaver is joined by Dr. Mark Farnham, Dr. David Saxon, and Dr. Michael S. Jones to explore the study of knowledge—how we know what we know—and how beliefs are justified within a Christian worldview. Drawing from the book Talking About Worldviews: A Conversational Introduction to Thinking Philosophically, this discussion tackles foundational questions such as:• Is there objective truth?• What is the

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67:09

BTM 184 - Logic, Logical Fallacies, and Sound...

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2026/02/19

What is a logical fallacy? What is a sound argument? And, why does it matter for Christians today? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver is joined by the co-authors of Talking About World Views: A Conversational Introduction to Thinking Philosophically for a powerful discussion on logic, logical fallacies, and sound reasoning in a confused culture.Featuring:-Michael Jones – Professor of Philosophy & Religion, Liberty University-Mark J. Farnham – Professor of

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28:05

Can the New Testament Be Trusted - Part 2? 13...

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2026/02/12

📖 Is the New Testament Trustworthy? | Reliability, Archaeology & the Resurrection (Part 2)Is the New Testament historically reliable? Can we trust the Gospels as accurate records of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver continues his in-depth conversation with Dr. Benjamin Shaw, author of Trustworthy: 13 Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament. In Part 2 of this two-part series, we explore some of the

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40:22

Can the New Testament Be Trusted? 13 Arguments for...

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2026/02/05

Can the New Testament really be trusted? Was it written too late, copied too often, or shaped by biased authors? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver is joined by Dr. Benjamin Shaw, author of Trustworthy: 13 Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament, to examine the historical evidence supporting the trustworthiness of the New Testament.This conversation explores:-Manuscript evidence and textual reliability-Early dating of the New Testament

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Is Homosexuality Normal? - A Former LGBTQ+ Advocate...

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2026/01/09

Is Homosexuality Normal? In this episode of Bible and Theology Matters, host Paul Weaver sits down with Dr. Rosaria Butterfield to discuss the first lie addressed in her book Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age: “Homosexuality is Normal.” Drawing from her background as a former tenured professor of English and Women’s Studies, a scholar of critical theory and queer theory, and a former LGBTQ activist, Dr. Butterfield explains why the concept of homosexual orientation as an immutable identity is a

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Biblical Archaeology - Free Online Course

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2026/01/03

📖 Can archaeology Prove the Bible is Historically Reliable?In this announcement, Dr. Weaver, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, invites you to join a brand-new, FREE 14-week course on Biblical Archaeology, beginning Wednesday, January 14th at 6:45 PM. This course explores some of the most compelling discoveries from biblical archaeology—including real artifacts, ancient inscriptions, and historical sites—that affirm the historical reliability of Scripture. Drawing from Dr. Weaver's book and

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BTM 180 - Archaeology and the Christmas Story

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2025/12/24

Is the Christmas story based on blind faith—or solid historical evidence? In this special Christmas episode of Bible and Theology Matters, Paul Weaver explores how biblical archaeology directly affirms the historicity of the Christmas story. From ancient Babylonian ration tablets to the massive stone architecture of Herod the Great, archaeology confirms the people, places, and political realities described in the Gospels.🔍 In this episode, you’ll discover:-How the Jehoiachin Ration Tablet proves

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BTM 179 - Eschatology Matters

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2025/12/11

Why does biblical prophecy matter—and what does Scripture really teach about the end times? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver is joined by Jeff Kinley and Todd Hampson—the Prophecy Pros—to discuss why eschatology matters today more than ever. Jeff and Todd have authored and contributed to more than a dozen books on biblical prophecy and are co-hosts of the popular Prophecy Pros Podcast. Together, they unpack their newest resource, A Visual Guide to

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30:06

Conviction without Compromise: Is the Inerrancy of...

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2025/12/04

What are the core doctrines Christians must never compromise—and why are they under attack today? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. David Geisler, son of the late Dr. Norman Geisler, to discuss the newly expanded edition of Conviction Without Compromise by Dr. Norman Geisler and Ron Rhodes.Together they explore:✔ The 15 essential doctrines that define historic Christian orthodoxy✔ Why Geisler and Rhodes wrote Conviction Without Compromise✔ The

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Inerrancy: Its History and Threats

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2025/11/20

What happens when Christians lose confidence in the truthfulness of Scripture?In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. Richard Howe, Provost of Southern Evangelical Seminary, to discuss one of the most foundational doctrines of the Christian faith—Biblical Inerrancy.Together they explore:📖 What inerrancy means and why it matters📜 Historical roots of inerrancy—from the Church Fathers to the Reformers🏛️ The influence of the Enlightenment, higher

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BTM 176 - The Progressive MISeducation of America |...

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2025/11/13

Did you know that at one time every U.S. college and university president was a member of the clergy? Today, there’s a 23-to-1 ratio of professors unfavorable to Christian beliefs on college campuses. What happened? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. Corey Miller, President and CEO of Ratio Christi and author of The Progressive Miseducation of America: Confronting the Cultural Revolution from the Classroom to Your Community (Harvest

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47:07

Demons and Spiritual Warfare

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2025/11/06

What does the Bible really teach about demons, spiritual warfare, and possession? Can a Christian be demon-possessed? How should believers engage in spiritual battle? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver continues his conversation with Dr. John Gilhooly, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Cedarville University and author of 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare.Together they discuss:-The origin, nature, and destiny of

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60:02

Angels and Demons - What the Bible Says About Angels...

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2025/10/30

Are angels real? Do demons exist? Do Christians have guardian angels? And what role do these spiritual beings play in God’s plan?In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. John Gilhooly, author of 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare. Together, they explore what Scripture really teaches about angels and demons—and why it matters!Join us as we discuss:-What the Bible actually says about angels and demons-Common misconceptions about

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46:04

Are Tongues for Today?: A Biblical Assessment

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2025/10/16

Should believers speak in tongues today? Is the Book of Acts prescriptive for Christians—or simply descriptive of what happened in the first century? And how do modern Charismatic and Pentecostal practices compare to the biblical gift of tongues? In this in-depth episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver (Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary and Professor of Bible & Theology for the National Theological College and Graduate School)

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33:21

Are Signs and Wonders for Today?: A Biblical Assessment

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2025/10/09

Are signs and wonders for today? 🤔 In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, host Dr. Paul D. Weaver tackles this hot-button issue by asking a more fundamental question: What were signs for in the Bible? Drawing from his personal experiences in charismatic and Pentecostal churches, Paul shares his journey of evaluating these practices against the ultimate authority—Scripture. He then breaks down his essential "Theological Method" pyramid, explaining the foundational steps

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36:25

Making Sense of Bible Translations - Part 2

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2025/10/02

Should Bible translations use gender-inclusive language? Are paraphrases like The Message dangerous—or can they be helpful? And are so-called “literal” translations really more faithful to God’s Word? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver continues his conversation with Dr. Mark Strauss—New Testament scholar, Bible translation expert, and author of 40 Questions About Bible Translation (Kregel Academic). Together, they dive into the most debated issues in Bible

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