Rev. Hans Boersma, author of 'Five Things Theologians Wish Biblical Scholars Knew,' challenges the view of the Bible as an object to master, emphasizing its transformative power. The discussion explores interdisciplinary approaches in biblical scholarship, the relationship between Plato, Scripture, and Christian theology, and the intersection of modern philosophy and Sola Scriptura. The importance of a Christocentric interpretation of scripture for effective preaching in the church is also highlighted.