

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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Mar 21, 2024 • 43min
BTM 105: Five Lies of our Anti Christian Age: Part 2
Dr. Rosaria Butterfield returns to the BTM podcast to discuss lies #'s 3-5 in her book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Culture. She discusses the lies “Feminism is good for the world and the church," “Transgenderism is Normal,” and " “Modesty is an outdated burden that serves male dominance and holds women back.”

Mar 14, 2024 • 41min
BTM 104: 5 Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age: Part 1
In this interview, Dr. Rosaria Butterfield discusses the first two lies she addresses in her book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Culture. The first lie she addresses is lie that "Homosexuality is Normal." The second lie she responds to is "Being a spiritual person is kinder than being a biblical Christian."Before addressing these lies Dr. Butterfield shares her conversion from a gay rights and feminist activist to becoming a conservative Christian. Dr. Rosaria Butterfield discussed the backlash she faced from her former colleagues at Syracuse University and the impact of her conversion on her relationships. Dr. Butterfield also discusses her transition from Syracuse University to Geneva College and ultimately the blessings she found in being a pastor and church planter's wife.

Mar 7, 2024 • 35min
BTM 103: Person of Interest - Part 2
In this second-part of a two-part series, Detective J. Warner Wallace, continues to discuss how he applied the principles of a "no body" homicide to the case for the resurrection of Christ and the historicity of the Gospels and Acts. He will talk about the "Fallout" left in the wake of Jesus's resurrection.

Feb 29, 2024 • 26min
BTM 102: Person of Interest - Part 1
Detective J. Warner Wallace, a former atheist and Cold-Case Homicide detective discusses how he applied the principles of a "no body" homicide to the case for the resurrection of Christ and the historicity of the Gospels and Acts.

Feb 22, 2024 • 27min
BTM 101 - Coming to Faith Through Dawkins - From New Atheism to Christianity
In this episode, Dr. Paul D. Weaver interviews Dr. Alister McGrath about his book Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity. This book features 12 essays from individuals who were drawn to Dawkins' ideas but eventually found Christianity to be more compelling.Dr. Weaver and Dr. McGrath discuss Richard Dawkins' role in "New Atheism", the differences between Anthony Flew's former atheism and Dawkins' "New Atheism", McGrath's engagement with Dawkins, and the inspiration behind the book. They also explore elements of Dawkins' new atheism, including his attacks on religion, his acceptance of the warfare model of science and religion, his tone of dogmatic certainty, and the characteristics of new atheism that resemble religious cults. Dr. McGrath highlights two fascinating essays from the book and emphasizes the power of personal testimonies and the usefulness of the book for apologetics.

Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 6min
BTM 100 - Ask a Professor - 100th Special Edition
In this special edition of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, to commemorate our 100th episode we conducted a Live Question and Answer event with four of our favorite guests - all seminary professors. We are posting this lightly edited version for those who were unable to join live. The Contributors to this Q & A event included:Dr. Doug Bookman – Professor of Old and New Testament and Bible Exposition – Shepherd’s Theological SeminaryDr. Stephen J. Bramer – Professor and Chair of Bible Exposition – Dallas Theological SeminaryDr. David Gunn – Associate Professor of Theology and Apologetics – Baptist Bible SeminaryDr. Michael J. Svigel – Professor and Chair of Systematic Theology – Dallas Theological SeminaryDr. Paul Weaver – Associate Professor of Bible Exposition - Dallas Theological Seminary

Feb 8, 2024 • 23min
BTM 99 - Not Enough Faith to Be an Atheist - Part 2
Dr. Frank Turek, a well-known Christian apologist returns to the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to discuss arguments for Christianity from the contents of the influential book he co-authored with the late Dr. Norm Geisler.

Feb 1, 2024 • 29min
BTM 98 - Not Enough Faith to Be an Atheist - Part 1
Dr. Frank Turek, well-known apologist joins the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to discuss the contents of the influential book he co-authored with the late Dr. Norm Geisler. In this episode, Dr. Turek provides clear and convincing arguments for the existence of God.

Jan 25, 2024 • 46min
BTM 97 - Cold Case Christianity
Detective J. Warner Wallace, a former atheist and Cold-Case Homicide detective shares how the principles of his trade provide evidence for the historicity and reliability of the Four Gospels as well and the book of Acts.

Jan 18, 2024 • 26min
BTM 96 - Theological Method
Theology has consequences, and bad theology has victims! That is why we have got to make sure we have good theology AND a good theological method! In this episode, Dr. Weaver defines what a theological method is and provides what he believes to be the best process or procedure to follow when developing your theological beliefs.