The Bible Project 2020
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 143 ratingsJourney with us through the entire Bible—Genesis through Revelation. We undertook this project in 2020. And now this project has been turned into a study that your church can do too—the Bible Year!The Bible Year Devotional: https://www.cokesbury.com/The-Bible-Year-DevotionalThe Bible Year Videos: https://my.amplifymedia.com/amplify/series/unitedmethodistpublishinghouse/52823-the-bible-year
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Episode 58 // Finale // Your Hosts
December 31, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBFor our Finale, your hosts through the year, Mat, Nikki, and Monica come together for a year in review. Listen for a personal take on the project from your hosts. Thank you for journeying with us for the Bible Project 2020! #HydeParkUMC Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook account required.
Episode 57 // Revelation // Dr. Joseph Trafton
December 28, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBOn this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and Nikki Taylor interview Nikki’s former teacher, Joseph Trafton. Dr. Trafton has retired from teaching at Western Kentucky University. He has UMC roots, but now lives and attends church in Nashville, TN. He has many scholarly writings, including a commentary on the book of Revelation. In the episode, they talk about Revelation in light of the prophets from the Hebrew Bible. As well as what may have prompted John to write Revelation. They lay out some ...
Episode 57 // Revelation // Dr. Joseph Trafton
December 28, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBOn this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and Nikki Taylor interview Nikki’s former teacher, Joseph Trafton. Dr. Trafton has retired from teaching at Western Kentucky University. He has UMC roots, but now lives and attends church in Nashville, TN. He has many scholarly writings, including a commentary on the book of Revelation. In the episode, they talk about Revelation in light of the prophets from the Hebrew Bible. As well as what may have prompted John to write Revelation. They lay out some ...
Episode 56 // 1, 2, & 3 John // Dr. Karoline Lewis
December 21, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBOn this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and the Rev. Dr. Sally Campbell-Evans sit down with the Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis to cover 1, 2, 3 John. The Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis teaches at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and has written numerous books. She studied at Emory University and Luther Seminary for her graduate degrees. Dr. Lewis leads conferences, workshops, and retreats internationally on the Gospel of John, the New Testament, interpreting the Bible, preaching, leadership, and women ...
Episode 55 // 1 & 2 Peter and Jude // Dr. Jennifer Grace Bird
December 14, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBOn this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and Steve Crawford interview Dr. Jennifer Grace Bird for our episode on 1st & 2nd Peter and Jude. Dr. Bird spent much of her time on the East Coast but is now working in the Portland, OR area. She has a Master’s in Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in New Testament and Early Christianity from Vanderbilt University. Much of her research is on marriage, gender, and sexuality. She has written Abuse Power and Fearful Obedience and Permissi...
Episode 54 // Hebrews & James // Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam
December 07, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBFrom Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, FL, this is the Bible Project 2020, a journey to reading the Bible without fear or frustration. On this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and Magrey DeVega interview for our episode on Hebrews and James. They interview The Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam who is a Tutor in New Testament and Greek at the St. Stephen’s House in the University of Oxford in England. He has published numerous books on biblical interpretation and has a particular affinity for Hebre...
Episode 53 // 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus // Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson
November 30, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBOn this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and Celia Ferman interview the scholar Luke Timothy Johnson. Dr. Johnson is Professor Emeritus of New Testament scholar at Emory University. This discussion covers pastoral epistles which are a group of three in the New Testament: the First Epistle to Timothy (1 Timothy) the Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Timothy), and the Epistle to Titus. They are presented as letters from Paul the Apostle to Timothy and to Titus. Dr. Johnson lays out how he has learned t...
Episode 52 // Colossians, Philippians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians // Rev. Dr. Chris Holmes
November 23, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBOn this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and Monica Largess virtually met up with the Colorado native the Rev. Dr. Chris Holmes. Chris has a Ph.D. from Candler School of Theology. Now, he is the Scholar in Residence at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Also, he partners with Brennen Breed (you may remember from Episode 32 on Daniel) in the project called “Office Hours” which is a pop-up virtual Bible study with experts in the field. They have a Facebook page or you could find them at firstpres...
Episode 51 // Galatians and Ephesians // Rev. Dr. John Christianson
November 16, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBOn this week’s episode, Mat and Magrey talk about both Galatians & Ephesians with Rev Dr. John Christianson. The Rev. Dr. John Christianson is the lead pastor at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Williamsburg, Iowa, and adjunct professor of the Upper Midwest Course of Study program through Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. He received his Ph.D. from Brite Divinity School in New Testament Studies and is a keen interest in the first-century Greco-Roman world. He was also a semina...
Episode 50 // 1 & 2 Corinthians // Dr. Jill Marshall
November 09, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBOn this week’s episode, Steve Crawford and Mat Hotho sit down with Dr. Jill Marshall to discuss Paul’s letters found in 1 & 2 Corinthians. Jill has a PhD in New Testament Studies from Emory University and works for the American Academy of Religion. She not only teaches and writes, but also excavates having participated in archaeological digs in a number of ancient sites. The conversation gives context to the church in Corinth and Paul’s relationship with them. They discuss the nature of Pa...
Episode 49 // Romans // Dr. Bo Adams
November 02, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBOn this week’s episode, Chris Hockman and Mat Hotho sit down with Dr. Bo Adams to discuss the letter to the Romans. Bo is Director of Pitts Theology Library and Margaret A. Pitts Assistant Professor in the Practice of Theological Bibliography at Emory University. Bo joined us early in our journey through the Bible, all the way back in Episode 5 when we discussed the end of Exodus. Bo has a PhD in New Testament from Emory, a Masters in Library Science from the University of Alabama, and is a...
Episode 48 // Paul: His Life and Theology // Dr. Erin Heim
October 26, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBOn this week’s episode, Monica Largess and Mat Hotho have a conversation with Dr. Erin Heim about Paul the Apostle. Erin Heim earned a PhD from the University of Otago in New Zealand, a Masters in New Testament from Denver Seminary, and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Minnesota. She has written many essays on Pauline theology, Theological Interpretation of Scripture, and metaphor in the Bible. Erin is also a cohost of the popular biblical studies and theology podcast: OnScript. S...
Episode 47 // Acts // Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr.
October 23, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBOn this week’s episode, Jill Krantz and our senior pastor, the Rev. Magrey deVega sit down with Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. to discuss the book of Acts. Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. is resident bishop of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. He came to the Florida Conference in 2012. Bishop Carter oversees almost 800 congregations, fresh expressions, campus ministries, and other parts of the United Methodist Church in Florida. Bishop Carter came to Florida from North Carolina...
Episode 46 // John 13–21 // Dr. Susan E. Hylen
October 18, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBOn this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and Monica Largess sit down with Dr. Susan Hylen to discuss John 13–21. Susan is the author of two books on the history of women in the New Testament and in the early church. She is Associate Professor of New Testament at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Our conversation takes us through the complex literary treasures found in John. We talk about the importance of ambiguous characters and symbolism in John. Susan explains the...
Episode 45 // John 1–12 // Rev. Dr. Amanda Brobst-Renaud
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBOn this week’s episode, Mat Hotho sits down with Rev. Dr. Amanda Brobst-Renaud to discuss John 1–12 Mandy is ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She is Assistant Professor of Theology at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN. Her area of research is the parables of Luke and ancient rhetoric. She also preaches regularly in local Lutheran churches. Mandy brings us into the Gospel of John with an exploration of John 1, a close reading of John 3–4, and a timely reflection...
Episode 41 // Luke 17–24 // Rev. Dr. Jennifer Wyant
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBOn this week’s episode, Chris Hockman and Mat Hotho sit down with Rev. Dr. Jennifer Wyant to discuss Luke 17–24. Jennifer is the associate pastor of Birmingham United Methodist Church in Milton, GA. Jennifer received a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology and a PhD in New Testament from Emory University. She is married to her husband, Guy, and they have two sons. Our conversation covers a gamut of topics in Luke—the parables distinct to Luke, the kingdom of God, Luke’s impre...
Episode 44 // Luke 17–24 // Rev. Dr. Jennifer Wyant
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBOn this week’s episode, Chris Hockman and Mat Hotho sit down with Rev. Dr. Jennifer Wyant to discuss Luke 17–24. Jennifer is the associate pastor of Birmingham United Methodist Church in Milton, GA. Jennifer received a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology and a PhD in New Testament from Emory University. She is married to her husband, Guy, and they have two sons. Our conversation covers a gamut of topics in Luke—the parables distinct to Luke, the kingdom of God, Luke’s impre...
Episode 40 // Luke 1–16 // Rev. Elizabeth Arnold
September 28, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBOn this week’s episode, Celia Ferman and Mat Hotho sit down with Rev. Elizabeth Arnold to discuss Luke 1–16. Elizabeth is ordained in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. She received a Masters of Divinity from Garden-Webb University's School of Divinity in North Carolina and is currently a PhD candidate in New Testament at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Her research focuses on the theme of wilderness in Luke-Acts as well as humor in the Bible. Elizabeth has already published an article a...
Episode 43 // Luke 1–16 // Rev. Elizabeth Arnold
September 28, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBOn this week’s episode, Celia Ferman and Mat Hotho sit down with Rev. Elizabeth Arnold to discuss Luke 1–16. Elizabeth is ordained in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. She received a Masters of Divinity from Garden-Webb University's School of Divinity in North Carolina and is currently a PhD candidate in New Testament at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Her research focuses on the theme of wilderness in Luke-Acts as well as humor in the Bible. Elizabeth has already published an article a...
Episode 39 // Mark 12:35–16 // Dr. Sara Fletcher-Harding
September 21, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBOn this week’s episode, Jill Krantz and Mat Hotho sit down with Dr. Sara Fletcher-Harding to discuss Mark 12:35–16. Sara is the Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Religion at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. Sara earned her Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Marquette University with concentration in New Testament. She has published in the field of religion and science, co-editing “Religion and Science: Critical Concepts in Religious Studies” - a collection of essays and artic...
Episode 42 // Mark 12:35–16 // Dr. Sara Fletcher-Harding
September 21, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBOn this week’s episode, Jill Krantz and Mat Hotho sit down with Dr. Sara Fletcher-Harding to discuss Mark 12:35–16. Sara is the Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Religion at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. Sara earned her Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Marquette University with concentration in New Testament. She has published in the field of religion and science, co-editing “Religion and Science: Critical Concepts in Religious Studies” - a collection of essays and artic...
Episode 41 // Mark 1–12:34 // Rev. Dr. Tom Boomershine
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBOn this week’s episode, Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho sit down with The Rev. Dr. Tom Boomershine to discuss Mark 1–12:3 Tom served as a professor of New Testament at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, for over twenty years, and was Magrey’s mentor in seminary. He has been a leader in the area of biblical storytelling as a way of both communicating and interpreting the scriptures. He is the founder of the Network of Biblical Storytellers as well as GoTell Communications, which provid...
Episode 38 // Mark 1–12:34 // Rev. Dr. Tom Boomershine
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBOn this week’s episode, Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho sit down with The Rev. Dr. Tom Boomershine to discuss Mark 1–12:3 Tom served as a professor of New Testament at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, for over twenty years, and was Magrey’s mentor in seminary. He has been a leader in the area of biblical storytelling as a way of both communicating and interpreting the scriptures. He is the founder of the Network of Biblical Storytellers as well as GoTell Communications, which provid...
Episode 40 // Matthew 14–28 // Rev. Canon Dr. Christopher Corbin
September 07, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBOn this week’s episode, Celia Ferman sits down with the Rev. Canon Dr. Christopher Corbin to discuss Matthew 14–28. Christopher is an Episcopal priest, a graduate of Florida Southern College, with a Masters of Divinity from Yale and a PhD from Vanderbilt. Chris takes us through some aspects of Matthew that make it unique among the gospel—Fulfillment Statements, Doubling, and emphasis on ordering the church. #HydeParkUMC Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook disc...
Episode 37 // Matthew 14–28 // Rev. Canon Dr. Christopher Corbin
September 07, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBOn this week’s episode, Celia Ferman sits down with the Rev. Canon Dr. Christopher Corbin to discuss Matthew 14–28. Christopher is an Episcopal priest, a graduate of Florida Southern College, with a Masters of Divinity from Yale and a PhD from Vanderbilt. Chris takes us through some aspects of Matthew that make it unique among the gospel—Fulfillment Statements, Doubling, and emphasis on ordering the church. #HydeParkUMC Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook disc...
Episode 39 // Matthew 1–13 // Rev. Jim Harnish
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBThis week, Steve Crawford sits down with the Rev. Jim Harnish to usher us into the New Testament with a discussion of the genre of gospel, and Jesus’ sermon on the mount in Matthew 5–7. #HydeParkUMC Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook account required
Episode 36 // Matthew 1–13 // Rev. Jim Harnish
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBThis week, Steve Crawford sits down with the Rev. Jim Harnish to usher us into the New Testament with a discussion of the genre of gospel, and Jesus’ sermon on the mount in Matthew 5–7. #HydeParkUMC Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook account required
Episode 35 // Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi // Rev. Emily Hotho and Carey Stevens
August 24, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week, Mat Hotho joins Emily Hotho and Carey Stevens to discuss the books of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, as well as offer some reflections on our journey through the Old Testament as it draws to a close. Emily Hotho is the pastor of Skycrest United Methodist Church in Clearwater, FL. And Carey Stevens is a recent Candler School of Theology graduate and the Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries at Skycrest. #HydeParkUMC Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our F...
Episode 38 // Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi // Rev. Emily Hotho and Carey Stevens
August 24, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week, Mat Hotho joins Emily Hotho and Carey Stevens to discuss the books of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, as well as offer some reflections on our journey through the Old Testament as it draws to a close. Emily Hotho is the pastor of Skycrest United Methodist Church in Clearwater, FL. And Carey Stevens is a recent Candler School of Theology graduate and the Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries at Skycrest. #HydeParkUMC Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our F...
Episode 34 // Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah // Rev. Clarke Campbell-Evans
August 17, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThis week, Steve Crawford and our guest Rev. Clarke Campbell-Evans discuss the books of Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. Clarke helps us see the literary themes in each booth and offers a powerful summary of the prophetic purpose through the words of Abraham Joshua Heschel. Clarke is Director of Missional Engagement at the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. #HydeParkUMC Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook acco...
Episode 37 // Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah // Rev. Clarke Campbell-Evans
August 17, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThis week, Steve Crawford and our guest Rev. Clarke Campbell-Evans discuss the books of Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. Clarke helps us see the literary themes in each booth and offers a powerful summary of the prophetic purpose through the words of Abraham Joshua Heschel. Clarke is Director of Missional Engagement at the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. #HydeParkUMC Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook acco...
Episode 36 // Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah // Dr. Lisa Wolfe
August 10, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week, the Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe joins us to discuss the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah. We give attention to their historical settings, what themes mark each book, and—particularly with Hosea—how difficult and differing images of God can emerge in the prophetic texts. Lisa is Professor of Hebrew Bible at Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK. Lisa’s research focus is on women of the Bible and wisdom literature. In fact, Lisa wrote a small group study called “Uppity Women...
Episode 33 // Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah // Dr. Lisa Wolfe
August 10, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week, the Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe joins us to discuss the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah. We give attention to their historical settings, what themes mark each book, and—particularly with Hosea—how difficult and differing images of God can emerge in the prophetic texts. Lisa is Professor of Hebrew Bible at Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK. Lisa’s research focus is on women of the Bible and wisdom literature. In fact, Lisa wrote a small group study called “Uppity Women...
Episode 32 // Daniel // Dr. Brennan Breed
August 03, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBOn today's episode our Senior Pastor, Magrey deVega and I have a conversation with Dr. Brennan Breed about the book of Daniel and Apocalyptic literature. Brennan is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. Brennan’s research focuses on the reception history of biblical texts—seeking to understand how communities throughout time have received, interpreted and interacted with the stories of Scriptur We covered many topics in our discussion, mostly...
Episode 35 // Daniel // Dr. Brennan Breed
August 03, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBOn today's episode our Senior Pastor, Magrey deVega and I have a conversation with Dr. Brennan Breed about the book of Daniel and Apocalyptic literature. Brennan is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. Brennan’s research focuses on the reception history of biblical texts—seeking to understand how communities throughout time have received, interpreted and interacted with the stories of Scriptur We covered many topics in our discussion, mostly...
Episode 31 // Lamentations and Ezekiel // Rev. Dr. John Goldingay
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBToday's episode features a conversation with the Rev. Dr. John Goldingay, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California. Since retiring, John and his wife Kathleen have moved to Oxford, England. An Episcopal priest, and a renowned Old Testament scholar, John has written over 25 volumes including a 3-volume theology of the Old Testament and his own translation of the Old Testament, entitled “The First Testament.” John sat down with Jill Krantz and me to di...
Episode 34 // Lamentations and Ezekiel // Rev. Dr. John Goldingay
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBToday's episode features a conversation with the Rev. Dr. John Goldingay, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California. Since retiring, John and his wife Kathleen have moved to Oxford, England. An Episcopal priest, and a renowned Old Testament scholar, John has written over 25 volumes including a 3-volume theology of the Old Testament and his own translation of the Old Testament, entitled “The First Testament.” John sat down with Jill Krantz and me to di...
Episode 30 // Jeremiah from a Jewish Perspective // Rabbi Richard Birnholz
July 20, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBToday's episode features a conversation with Rabbi Richard Birnholz, Rabbi Emeritus at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, FL. Rabbi Birnholz joined us back in February on Episode 7 for a discussion of Numbers and Deuteronomy. On this episode, Rabbi Birnholz, Celia Ferman, and Mat Hotho discuss the book of Jeremiah and how the lessons of Jeremiah inform ancient and modern Jewish communities. Rabbi Birnholz suggests that Jeremiah’s political shrewdness preserved the Jewish people and provi...
Episode 33 // Jeremiah from a Jewish Perspective // Rabbi Richard Birnholz
July 20, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBToday's episode features a conversation with Rabbi Richard Birnholz, Rabbi Emeritus at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, FL. Rabbi Birnholz joined us back in February on Episode 7 for a discussion of Numbers and Deuteronomy. On this episode, Rabbi Birnholz, Celia Ferman, and Mat Hotho discuss the book of Jeremiah and how the lessons of Jeremiah inform ancient and modern Jewish communities. Rabbi Birnholz suggests that Jeremiah’s political shrewdness preserved the Jewish people and provi...
Episode 32 // Jeremiah // Dr. Michael Chan
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBToday's episode features the Dr. Michael Chan. Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Michael’s research interests are broad and extensive—iconography, Biblical Hebrew, apocryphal literature, and the prophets. Michael co-authored the book “Exploring the Bible” and hosts the podcast “Gospel Beautiful.” Michael and Mat Hotho discuss the book of Jeremiah—it’s historical context, themes, and resonances with justice issues today. Learn more about The Bible Pr...
Episode 29 // Jeremiah // Dr. Michael Chan
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBToday's episode features the Dr. Michael Chan. Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Michael’s research interests are broad and extensive—iconography, Biblical Hebrew, apocryphal literature, and the prophets. Michael co-authored the book “Exploring the Bible” and hosts the podcast “Gospel Beautiful.” Michael and Mat Hotho discuss the book of Jeremiah—it’s historical context, themes, and resonances with justice issues today. Learn more about The Bible Pr...
Episode 31 // Isaiah Part 2 // Rev. Dr. Dan Johnson
July 06, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBToday's episode features the Rev. Dr. Dan Johnson. Dan is a retired pastor in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church having served in ministry for over 40 years. Dan received his PhD in Bible Studies from Princeton University. Dan is married to his wife of almost 48 years, Jan and they have two children and three grandchildren. Dan joins Chris Hockman and Mat Hotho for a discussion of the book of Isaiah with particular attention paid to themes of hope and judgement, as well a...
Episode 28 // Isaiah Part 2 // Rev. Dr. Dan Johnson
July 06, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBToday's episode features the Rev. Dr. Dan Johnson. Dan is a retired pastor in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church having served in ministry for over 40 years. Dan received his PhD in Bible Studies from Princeton University. Dan is married to his wife of almost 48 years, Jan and they have two children and three grandchildren. Dan joins Chris Hockman and Mat Hotho for a discussion of the book of Isaiah with particular attention paid to themes of hope and judgement, as well a...
Episode 30 // Prophecy; Isaiah Part 1 // Annie Norman-Schiff
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBToday's episode features Annie Norman-Schiff, a Jewish educator and writer. She is a PhD Candidate in Religious Studies at Yale University. Annie has broad experience teaching undergraduates and divinity students at Yale, adult groups in the Jewish community, and young people. She is the Youth and Family Programming Director at Congregation Beth El Keser Israel in New Haven, CT. Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook account required. #Hyde...
Episode 27 // Prophecy; Isaiah Part 1 // Annie Norman-Schiff
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBToday's episode features Annie Norman-Schiff, a Jewish educator and writer. She is a PhD Candidate in Religious Studies at Yale University. Annie has broad experience teaching undergraduates and divinity students at Yale, adult groups in the Jewish community, and young people. She is the Youth and Family Programming Director at Congregation Beth El Keser Israel in New Haven, CT. Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook account required. #Hyde...
Episode 29 // Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs // Rev. Dr. Brent Strawn
June 22, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn today's episode, Nicki Taylor and Mat Hotho interview the Rev. Dr. Brent Strawn, professor of Old Testament and Law at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. Brent wrote the commentary on Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs for the Common English Bible study Bible, and shares valuable insights on how these unique texts can give us a unique perspective on life, meaning and relationships. Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook account r...
Episode 26 // Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs // Rev. Dr. Brent Strawn
June 22, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn today's episode, Nicki Taylor and Mat Hotho interview the Rev. Dr. Brent Strawn, professor of Old Testament and Law at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. Brent wrote the commentary on Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs for the Common English Bible study Bible, and shares valuable insights on how these unique texts can give us a unique perspective on life, meaning and relationships. Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook account r...
Episode 28 // Proverbs 31 // Rosy Kandathil
June 15, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBToday's episode is a final look at the Proverbs with Rosy Kandathil, a second year PhD student in Hebrew Bible at Emory University in Atlanta. Rosy, Mat and Nicki dive into Proverbs 31:10-31, or better known as the Proverb of the virtuous wife. The conversation tackles common unhelpful interpretations of the text, in order to uncover how this text can be uplifting and encouraging for all who read - not just women! Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion grou...
Episode 25 // Proverbs 31 // Rosy Kandathil
June 15, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBToday's episode is a final look at the Proverbs with Rosy Kandathil, a second year PhD student in Hebrew Bible at Emory University in Atlanta. Rosy, Mat and Nicki dive into Proverbs 31:10-31, or better known as the Proverb of the virtuous wife. The conversation tackles common unhelpful interpretations of the text, in order to uncover how this text can be uplifting and encouraging for all who read - not just women! Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion grou...
Episode 27 // Proverbs // Dr. Anne Stewart
June 08, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBToday’s podcast is a conversation with Dr. Anne Stewart, Vice President for External Relations at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. Anne has a PhD in Hebrew Bible from Emory University. Her dissertation and her personal passion is the book of Proverbs Jill Krantz, Mat Hotho, and Anne discuss two particular Proverbs (26:11 and 26:4–5) and how the ancient proverbs are relevant today. Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Faceb...