

OnScript
Matthew Bates, Matthew Lynch, Erin Heim, Dru Johnson, Amy Brown Hughes, & Chris Tilling
Bringing you engaging conversations on Bible and theology (hosted by biblical scholars and theologians).
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Jan 12, 2023 • 53min
Caryn Reeder – The Samaritan Woman’s Story after #ChurchToo
Episode: Erin speaks with Caryn Reeder about the Samaritan Woman, the reception history of John 4, and its impact on the experiences of women in the church today, which Caryn treats […]
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Dec 19, 2022 • 56min
Malka Z. Simkovich – Discovering Second Temple Literature
Malka Z. Simkovich, Crown Ryan Chair of Jewish Studies at Catholic Theological Union and author on Second Temple Judaism, explores the rich tapestry of Second Temple Literature. She challenges the myths surrounding the '400 years of silence' and delves into prophetic texts, emphasizing their ethical dimensions. Simkovich uncovers works beyond the Dead Sea Scrolls, illuminating diverse Jewish thoughts of the era. Plus, she shares a playful take on the humorous aspects of the Testament of Abraham, revealing a more anxious portrayal of its central figure.

Nov 29, 2022 • 57min
Han-luen Kantzer Komline – Augustine and Turning Points in Christian History
Episode: In this episode, co-host Amy Hughes talks with Han-Iuen Kantzer Komline about all things Augustine! We covered it all! Just kidding, we barely scratched the surface of everyone’s favorite […]
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Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 12min
Andrew Byers – John and the Others
Episode: Erin speaks with Rev. Dr. Andy Byers about John’s Gospel, Jewish Relations, and the “sectarian hermeneutic” that dominates Johannine studies. Andy’s newest book on John’s Gospel, John and the Others, […]
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Nov 9, 2022 • 1h 4min
Patrick Schreiner – Political Gospel
Episode: How can the way of the kingdom be the way of the dove? How can the way of subversion come through submission? How can the way of the lion […]
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Oct 27, 2022 • 1h 2min
Ian McFarland – The Word Made Flesh
Episode: (Republish) Has the Chalcedonian Definition stood the test of time and theological challenge? Ian McFarland thinks so and advocates for a “Chalcedonianism without reserve” in his newest book, The […]
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Oct 18, 2022 • 56min
Amy Peeler – Women and the Gender of God
Episode: Is God more male than female? Most theologians have hastened to say ‘no’, but still many theologians have urged that the male analogy is more suitable in speaking about […]
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Oct 11, 2022 • 56min
Timothy Beal – When Time (for humanity) is Short
Episode: This episode takes you to the wilds of Alaska and Florida’s byways to talk about our denial of death as a species. Guest: Dr. Timothy Beal is Distinguished University Professor […]
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Sep 29, 2022 • 53min
Katie Marcar – Divine Regeneration and Ethnic Mapping in 1 Peter
Episode: Erin speaks with Dr. Katie Marcar about metaphors of divine regeneration in 1 Peter, metaphors of generation in other Jewish texts from the Second Temple period, seed metaphors, breastmilk metaphors, […]
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Sep 15, 2022 • 59min
Angela Parker – If God Still Breathes, Why Can’t I?
Episode: Erin Heim speaks with Dr. Angela Parker about White Christianity’s tendency to conflate biblical authority with inerrancy and infallibility, gaslighting and women in the Gospels, the Galatians’ experience, and Tobe […]
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