Exploring My Strange Bible (Re)introducing Exploring My Strange Bible
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Dec 2, 2025 Tim Mackie takes listeners on an inspiring journey from aimless youth to dedicated Bible scholar. He shares how skate park discussions ignited his passion for Jesus. His academic path, filled with transformative professors and a deep dive into ancient texts, fuels his biblical obsession. Mackie emphasizes Christianity's roots in Judaism and the need to clarify common misconceptions. Excitingly, he previews a series of lectures and themes to explore, including a fresh look at Jonah. Stay tuned for a blend of past wisdom and new insights!
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From Skateboarder To Follower
- Tim Mackie describes growing up in Portland, rejecting Christianity, and becoming obsessed with skateboarding.
- A church skate park made Jesus unavoidable and led him to choose to follow Jesus at age 19.
Education Sparked By Skate Church
- After committing to Jesus, Tim signed up for Bible classes to have something to teach at skate church and got hooked on scripture study.
- He pursued formal theological education, including Greek, Hebrew, and Dead Sea Scrolls research in Jerusalem.
Christianity's Jewish Roots Matter
- Tim learned early that Christianity is rooted in ancient Judaism and that Jesus and the scriptures belong in that Jewish context.
- This shifted his reading of the Bible from isolated stories to a coherent, culturally grounded narrative.
