Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible Scholars
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.
Latest episodes
Jun 29, 2023 • 23min
BTM 70 - Theology Matters - Uganda Edition
Theology really does matter! While teaching in Uganda, Dr. Weaver discusses the theological needs of East Africa with Professor, David Kirabira. Professor Kirabira shares the practical ramifications of bad theology in the Ugandan context, and how the ministry that he is a part of is responding to those needs with solid biblical and theological education.
Jun 22, 2023 • 26min
BTM 69 - The Uniqueness of Christianity
What makes Christianity Unique from all other World Religions? This is the subject that Dr. Weaver discusses in this week's podcast, which serves as a great conclusion to this podcast series on the major World Religions.
Jun 15, 2023 • 29min
BTM 68 - Understanding Buddhism: Part 2
Dr. Horrel returns to the BTM podcast to discuss the teachings of Buddhism, why it has become popular amongst the Hollywood elites and he provides wisdom on how to share your faith with a Buddhist person.
Jun 8, 2023 • 35min
BTM 67 - Understanding Buddhism: Part 1
Dr. Scott Horrel joins the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to discuss Buddhism. Dr. Horrell explains the history and current influence of Buddhism around the world, Sidhartha's (aka "Buddah") personal journey to find the solution to suffering, and Budah's teaching known as the "middle way."
Jun 1, 2023 • 50min
BTM 66 - Understanding Judaism: Part 2
In this week's episode, we will discuss Rabbinic Judaism's views on scripture, death, salvation, and much more. We will also discuss supersessionism / replacement theology. It is sure to be another fascinating discussion. Finally, we will wrap things up by providing suggestions on how to build bridges with people coming from a Jewish background.
May 25, 2023 • 45min
BTM 65 - Understanding Judaism: Part 1
Steve Herzig and Mottel Baleston, both Jewish individuals who believe in Jesus as the Messiah, discuss the various beliefs, branches, and history of Rabbinic Judaism.
May 18, 2023 • 29min
BTM 64 - Understanding Hinduism: Part 2
Dr. H.L. Richard returns to the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to continue our discussion on Hinduism. In this episode we will discuss some of the beliefs of the Hindu traditions as well as the caste system which includes the untouchables also known as the Dahlits.
May 11, 2023 • 30min
BTM 63 - Understanding Hinduism: Part 1
This week we continue our series on World Religions. Dr. H.L. Richard will be discussing the religion of Hinduism.
May 4, 2023 • 29min
BTM 62 - Understanding Islam: Part 2
Dr. Caner, President of Truett-McConnell University returns to the BTM podcast to explain the teachings of Islam regarding: Jesus Christ, the Quran, salvation, the pillars of Islam, Jihad, and much more.
Apr 27, 2023 • 25min
BTM 61 - Understanding Islam: Part 1
Dr. Emir Caner, President of Truett-McConnell University, and author of "Unveiling Islam," describes the life of Muhammed and the history of Islam.
