
Biblically Speaking
The Bible has been a bestseller for millennia, yet learning about Christianity can feel daunting. I felt the same way. So, as I asked questions, I hit "Record." Biblically Speaking is for curious Christians seeking clear answers to big Bible questions.
Each episode unpacks Scripture with theologians, breaking down passages, parables, and prophecies to make the Bible relatable and easy to understand. If you're looking to grow in faith with real insights and a fresh perspective, this podcast is your guide to understanding God's Word simply and meaningfully.
Latest episodes

May 6, 2025 • 1h 19min
#56 UNDERSTANDING THE FIRST RELIGION: ORTHODOXY + Father Michael Butler
Many people assume that Orthodoxy split off from Catholicism—what’s the real history?What are the major theological differences between Orthodoxy and Catholicism?Grab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarifiedJoin the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=cassianBuild your Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=91448e0438b143e7ad61073df7a93346Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speakingSupport this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Very Rev'd Archpriest Michael Butler has been a priest for 30 years, serving parishes in Michigan and Ohio. He has a BA in archetypal psychology, an MA in theology, and a PhD in church history & patristics. He has taught at university and trained men for the diaconate. He has worked with the Foundation for Research in Economics and the Environment (Bozeman, MT), the Liberty Fund (Indianapolis, IN), and the Acton Institute (Grand Rapids, MI) on interdisciplinary work in environmentalism, economics, religion, literature, philosophy, politics, social justice, and natural law. For 30 years he has been interested in men’s work, especially in the areas of rites of passage, masculine archetypes, sacred space/time, and initiation. He is always looking for ways that traditional Orthodox psychology, spirituality, and practice can help everyone today become the best they can be. He is married to Annette, his wife of 40 years, and has two grown sons. When he's not at home, or at church, or in conversation with someone over coffee, he'll likely be at the gym, pumping iron.Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify!https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQjJKrCrH5lsdCzVbo?si=a0fd871dd20e456c

Apr 29, 2025 • 35min
#55 Evolution, Inbreeding, Ice Ages, and Biblical Timelines of the Pyramids + Dr. Robert Carter (shortened version)
What is the real timeline of the world? What global events were happening during Biblical events? Can the Bible be used as a basis for global history?Grab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-c...Join the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig...Build your Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=91448...Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-spea...Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Dr. Robert Carter holds a Ph.D. in Marine Science from the University of Miami, where he was awarded the Maytag Doctoral Fellowship. He has conducted extensive research in marine ecology and genetic engineering, contributing to the development of protocols for cloning fluorescent proteins. Dr. Carter's work led to the creation of transgenic zebrafish and a patented gene licensed to Promega, Inc. He also has a background in human genetics and has worked on research projects published in both secular and faith-based journals. Dr. Carter is a member of the Creation Research Society and Logos Research Associates.Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify! thisisbiblicallyspeaking https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...Additional Reading:https: //creation.com/en-us/people/dr-robert-carter

Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 1min
#54 UNDERSTANDING FREE WILL AND FOREKNOWLEDGE + Dr. Paul Eddy
How much does God know about the future, and how free are we in making decisions?Grab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarifiedJoin the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=cassianBuild your Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=91448e0438b143e7ad61073df7a93346Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speakingSupport this show!!$1/month pledge: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYcPk4m74Xp8Uw8wAOne-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6ooDr. Paul Eddy is a Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Bethel University. His areas of expertise are Biblical and theological studies, with special interests in life of Jesus research, theology of religions, and theology of human sexuality.

Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 14min
#53 UNDERSTANDING OPEN THEISM + Dr. Greg Boyd
Do we have free will or is God in control? If God knows about the horrible things that will happen, why does He let them? Why doesn't he stop them?Grab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarifiedJoin the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=cassianBuild your Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=91448e0438b143e7ad61073df7a93346Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speakingSupport this show!!$1/month pledge: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYcPk4m74Xp8Uw8wAOne-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6ooGreg Boyd is an internationally recognized theologian, preacher, teacher, apologist and author.He has been featured on the front page of The New York Times, The Charlie Rose Show, CNN, National Public Radio, the BBC and numerous other television and radio venues.Greg is the co-founder of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota where he serves as Senior Pastor, speaking to thousands each week.Greg has authored or co-authored 22 books and numerous academic articles, including his best-selling and award-winning Letters From a Skeptic and his recent books Crucifixion of the Warrior God and Cross Vision. His apologetic writings and public debates on the historical Jesus and the problem of evil have helped many skeptics embrace faith, and his writings and seminars on spiritual transformation have had a revolutionary, freeing impact on thousands of believers. Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify!https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQjJKrCrH5lsdCzVbo?si=a0fd871dd20e456cAdditional Readings from Greg Boyd:https://reknew.org/books-by-greg/Listen to his podcast: https://reknew.org/apologies-explanations-podcast/#opentheism #freewill #Godsplan #God #Podcast #Godisincontrol

Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 11min
#52 UNDERSTANDING GALATIONS + Dr. Rick Bailey
Who were the Galatians? What are some common mis readings of Galatians that we should avoid? Why does Paul sound so aggressive in this letter compared to others?Grab your free gift: the top 7 most misunderstood Biblical verses https://info.bibspeak.com/home-9771-7502Join the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=cassianBuild your Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=91448e0438b143e7ad61073df7a93346Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speakingSupport this show!!$1/month pledge: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYcPk4m74Xp8Uw8wAOne-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6ooRick studies Hebrew and Greek and brings excellent exegesis of the New Testament, connecting it to the Old in a way first century believers would have understood it. He is writing a commentary on Galatians, revising the one he originally wrote.Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify!https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQjJKrCrH5lsdCzVbo?si=a0fd871dd20e456cAdditional Reading:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW36MDKP?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PJ8AA1QY9FQJTW74T0XX&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true#biblestudy #christianity #galations #podcast

Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 10min
#51 UNDERSTANDING THE PRE-FLOOD/POST-FLOOD WORLD + Dr. Marcus Ross
What was the pre-flood world like? What did the world look like after the flood? What do fossils and geological evidence show? Are dinosaurs in the Bible? Grab your free gift: the top 7 most misunderstood Biblical verses https://info.bibspeak.com/home-9771-7502Shop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=cassianBuild your Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=91448e0438b143e7ad61073df7a93346Download Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingJoin the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speakingSupport this show!!Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJOne-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6ooMarcus Ross has loved paleontology (especially dinosaurs) since he was a kid growing up in Rhode Island. After earning a B.S. in Earth Science from the Pennsylvania State University, he continued his studies with a M.S. in Vertebrate Paleontology from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science (Geoscience) from the University of Rhode Island. He taught at Liberty University for 16 years, serving as Professor of Geology and Director of the Center for Creation Studies. He is the founder and CEO of Cornerstone Educational Supply, which produces science laboratory materials for K-12 and university-level applications.Dr. Ross regularly research and education in both technical and popular literature. His work has been published in Answers Research Journal, The Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, Journal of Geoscience Education, Sapientia, Answer’s Magazine, Zondervan’s Dictionary of Christianity & Science, and many other venues. He is the lead author of the textbook The Heavens and the Earth and most recently represented a young-Earth creation view in Perspectives on the Historical Adam and Eve. Marcus and his wife Corinna live in Lynchburg, Virginia, with their four children.Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify!https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQjJKrCrH5lsdCzVbo?si=a0fd871dd20e456cAdditional Reading:https://isgenesishistory.com/marcus-ross/https://cornerstone-edsupply.com/#biblestudy #podcast #fossils #noahsflood #dinosaurs

Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 7min
FAVORITE EPISODE: UNDERSTANDING DEMONS (CATHOLIC VIEW) with Dr. Christopher Carr
Can animals be possessed? What do demons want? What can they do to me? How do I protect myself from becoming possessed? What are the attributes of a possessed person versus a mental illness? If I played with a ouija board once am I in trouble? Grab your free gift: the top 7 most misunderstood Biblical verses https://info.bibspeak.com/home-9771-7502Shop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=cassianBuild your Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=91448e0438b143e7ad61073df7a93346Download Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingJoin the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speakingSupport this show!!Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJOne-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6ooI sit down with Dr. Christopher Carr, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies with a PhD from Marquette University. We chat through (Luke 8:26) Jesus' encounter with a man possessed by a legion of demons and how demons show up (and may attach themselves) in different part of our lives. Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify!https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQjJKrCrH5lsdCzVbo?si=a0fd871dd20e456cAdditional Reading:Books by Father Gabriele Amorth:1. The Devil Is Afraid of Me: The Life and Work of the World's Most Famous Exorcist https://amzn.to/46Wcrmx2. An Exorcist Tells His Story https://amzn.to/3S26jEN3. An Exorcist Explains the Demonic: The Antics of Satan and His Army of Fallen Angels https://amzn.to/3PVvA0V4. Father Amorth: My Battle Against Satan https://amzn.to/3M4GEHI5. Fr. Gabriele Amorth: The Official Biography of the Pope's Exorcist https://amzn.to/3tEsRla

Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 4min
#50 UNDERSTANDING DEMONS + Paul Lyndon Burtwell Reasonable Faith UK
What exactly are demons, and where did they come from? Are demons all-powerful, or do they have limits? Are demons all-powerful, or do they have limits?Grab your free gift: the top 7 most misunderstood Biblical verseshttps://info.bibspeak.com/home-9771-7502Shop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=cassianBuild your Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=91448e0438b143e7ad61073df7a93346Download Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingJoin the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speakingSupport this show!!Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJOne-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6ooPaul has reached more than five million people with the Gospel message through film and social media in the last year alone. An Evangelist-Apologist for Professor William Lane Craig's global ministry, Reasonable Faith, and author of seven books, Paul regularly appears on Television to present Biblical perspectives on current issues. Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify!https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQjJKrCrH5lsdCzVbo?si=a0fd871dd20e456cAdditional Reading:www.clearspringchurch.comwww.reasonablefaithuk.com#demons #demonic #nephilim #podcast #biblestudy

Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 20min
#49 UNDERSTANDING ANGELS (PROTESTANT VIEW) + Dr. Josh Waltman
Do Protestants believe in angels the same ways Catholics do? What are the differences? Dr. Josh Waltman breaks it down simply. Grab your free gift: the top 7 most misunderstood Biblical verseshttps://info.bibspeak.com/home-9771-7502Shop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=cassianBuild your Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=91448e0438b143e7ad61073df7a93346Download Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingJoin the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speakingSupport this show!!Monthly support: https://buy.stripe.com/cN202y3i3gG73AcbIJOne-time donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVadTo2dZblN6Mo6ooFollow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify!https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQjJKrCrH5lsdCzVbo?si=b2b47b980b4e439e Dr. Josh Waltman is a professor of theology and apologetics at Liberty Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, VA. He holds a PhD in Theological Studies with a concentration in apologetics from Columbia International University. His dissertation focused on trinitarian theology and theistic responses to the problem of divine hiddenness. He also holds degrees in philosophy and religion, theology and apologetics, theological studies, and library science. A lifelong Virginian and ordained pastor, Josh has served churches throughout the state in roles that include elder, itinerant preacher, and teaching pastor. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar and banjo, woodworking, hunting and fishing, and getting lost in the library stacks.Additional resources:Why Does God Seem So Hidden? - https://a.co/d/6W5FVbzWhy We Pray - https://a.co/d/51PdHQR#biblicallyspeaking #podcast #biblestudy #angels

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Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 8min
#48 UNDERSTANDING DIVORCE + Dr. James Sedlacek
Dr. James Sedlacek, a Professor of Biblical Languages at the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies, dives deep into the complexities of divorce through a biblical lens. He addresses the legitimacy of divorce in cases of abuse and the misconceptions surrounding it. The discussion highlights different interpretations from the Torah and New Testament, focusing on women's rights and the historical context of divorce laws. Key teachings of Jesus on compassion and justice reshape traditional views, emphasizing the importance of understanding and support in faith communities.