

Biblically Speaking
Cassian Bellino
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.
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.
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May 29, 2024 • 1h 11min
#20 UNDERSTANDING HOW TO PRAY AND HEAR GOD + Dr. Robert Miller
Is there a correct way to pray? How do I hear God's voice? What are the best tips to ensure I properly connect with God when I pray?
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My guest today is Dr. Robert Miller, associate professor at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, New York. Called to a life in seminary, he then found himself called to a life leading courses to the youth on Introductions to Biblical Studies, Revelations, the Old Testament, the New Testament, and Christianity in Film and Media. He is a hilarious guest and an absolute joy to speak to.

May 22, 2024 • 58min
#19 UNDERSTANDING UFOs AND OCCULTS + Dr. Mark Clark
Are aliens demonic? Are UFO's a part of the same interdimensional space as demons?
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Mark T. Clark, Ph. D., is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science and National Security Studies at California State University, San Bernardino. In addition to his career, Clark has co-hosted the TBN series Reasons to Believe, co-authored Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men (2002) with Hugh Ross and Ken Samples, and is a member of the Scholar Community at Reasons to Believe. Clark served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1973 to 1977.

Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 6min
#18 UNDERSTANDING CHURCH, STATE, AND POLITICS + Dr. Mark Clark
If I am letting God run my life, shouldn't he also run my country? What lessons should be used to run the masses versus just the man?
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Mark T. Clark, Ph. D., is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science and National Security Studies at California State University, San Bernardino. In addition to his career, Clark has co-hosted the TBN series Reasons to Believe, co-authored Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men (2002) with Hugh Ross and Ken Samples, and is a member of the Scholar Community at Reasons to Believe. Clark served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1973 to 1977.
Listen to The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill
The Power Paradox
Read more of Dr. Clark's work here

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 13min
#17 UNDERSTANDING JONAH + Justin Gerhardt @HolyGhostStories
Today we talk about Jonah through the storytelling lens of my guest, Justin Gerhardt from Holy Ghost Stories.
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Listen to the episode yourself here:
The Pushover, The Runaway, and the Belly of the Beast (Pt 1) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xdh5qHcu4cmpmmq9j6z8j?si=CCHzkLE6Q-eerXkBC5ho8g
The Pushover, The Runaway, and the Belly of the Beast (Pt 2) https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nPPYYOCwwvyCdPL8g5kL4?si=-iGQuiEZSTq_cF7yrvxQYA
Justin Gerhardt is a chronically curious storyteller. He is the creator of the podcast Holy Ghost Stories—an episodic, immersive telling of the stories of the Old Testament with a focus on character and craft. He also serves as the founder and president of Hazefire Studios, a nonprofit devoted to expanding the intersection of story and worship.
With a degree in philosophy and Biblical studies, Justin worked for 20 years as a minister and preacher before feeling called to explore new ways to share Scripture with an increasingly irreligious world. To cut costs as he began Holy Ghost Stories in 2021, Justin and his family embarked on a 2-year-long season of global nomadism that took them to England, Croatia, Ireland, Greece, Egypt, and South Africa.
Today, Justin and his wife, author JL Gerhardt, work as partners at Hazefire Studios on various projects, including live storytelling events, training for creatives, and The Storied Family—a parenting workshop designed to help families establish their identity in the context of God’s story. Every other week, he publishes “The Latest,” a newsletter devoted to his newest projects and discoveries. This spring, Justin and acclaimed cellist Kendall Ramseur are taking Holy Ghost Stories on tour, bringing a multi-dimensional experience with the story of The Exodus to audiences in six U.S. cities.
Links:
Holy Ghost Stories Live: The Exodus Tour: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/holy-ghost-stories-live-the-exodus-tour-3072939
Holy Ghost Stories podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holy-ghost-stories/id1545806818
The Latest: https://justingerhardt.substack.com
Holy Ghost Stories on IG: https://www.instagram.com/holy_ghost_stories?igsh=MXhrYmN0ejB3Y3VsNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Patreon: http://patreon.com/holyghoststories

Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 11min
#16 UNDERSTANDING THE BIG BANG AND GENESIS + Dr. Hugh Ross
Is the Big Bang Theory supported or rejected with the teachings in Genesis and God's creation story? Can believers believe in the Big Bang? Where do the two texts overlap and/or contradict one another?
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Astrophysicist and author Hugh Ross is founder and senior scholar of Reasons to Believe, an organization that researches and communicates how discoveries about nature harmonize with the words of the Bible. His books include:
Read the Author's Work:
Designed to the Core: https://amzn.to/3TWwz40
Improbable Planet: https://amzn.to/4afYmlG
The Creator and the Cosmos: How the Latest Scientific Discoveries Reveal God: https://amzn.to/3IYRJIB
Why the Universe Is the Way It Is (Reasons to Believe): https://amzn.to/4cETzMy
Navigating Genesis: A Scientist's Journey through Genesis 1-11: https://amzn.to/3VJQAwh
Always Be Ready: A Call to Adventurous Faith: https://amzn.to/3voOEyv
What Does the Bible Say about the Modern Nation of Israel? : https://reasons.org/explore/blogs/todays-new-reason-to-believe/what-does-the-bible-say-about-the-modern-nation-of-israel

Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 12min
#15 UNDERSTANDING SOCIETY BEFORE THE BIBLE + Dr. John Walton
Let's read Genesis through the eyes of the original receivers. Was it new? Was it similar to common lore? Was it alien to them?
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About the Guest:
John H. Walton (Ph.D. Hebrew Union College) is Professor of Old Testament Emeritus at Wheaton College and Graduate School where he taught for twenty-two years. Dr. Walton has authored or edited over 50 books, among them commentaries, reference works, textbooks, scholarly monographs, and popular academic works. He was the Old Testament general editor for the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV, NKJV, NRSV), and is perhaps most widely known for the “Lost World” books (including The Lost World of Genesis One, The Lost World of Adam and Eve, and The Lost World of the Prophets). His areas of expertise include the importance of the ancient Near East for interpreting the Old Testament as well as the dialogue between science and faith. He is currently publishing a two-volume commentary on the book of Daniel.
For more details about books, see his webpage at https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/faculty/john-walton/
Extra Readings
Wisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation: https://amzn.to/4cP8F27NIV
Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible: https://www.christianbook.com/niv-cultural-backgrounds-bonded-leather-black/9780310431596/pd/431596?en=bing-pla&event=SHOP&kw=bibles-40-60%7C431596&p=1179517&dv=c&snav=BGMERCH&cb_src=bing&cb_typ=shopping&cb_cmp=328354103&cb_adg=1231453117878838&cb_kyw=default&msclkid=493639f71c82121dcc7a5ff1760a43e1&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping%20Bibles&utm_term=4580565457057518&utm_content=s-all%20bibles

Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 10min
#14 UNDERSTANDING DANIEL + Dr. Mark Clark
Why should we read Daniel? How should we approach it?
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Mark T. Clark, Ph. D., is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science and National Security Studies at California State University, San Bernardino. In addition to his career, Clark has co-hosted the TBN series Reasons to Believe, co-authored Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men (2002) with Hugh Ross and Ken Samples, and is a member of the Scholar Community at Reasons to Believe. Clark served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1973 to 1977.
Read more of Dr. Clark's work here https://marktclark.substack.com/

Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 10min
#13 UNDERSTANDING NOAH AND THE FLOOD + Dr. Christopher Carr
How should we understand the flood in Genesis? How are we meant to believe that a man built a giant ark all by himself, surviving a year on it with tons of animals, then repopulating the earth?
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We sit down with Dr. Christopher Carr, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies with a PhD from Marquette University, who breaks down how we are possibly meant to approach this text. Through his Catholic lens, we can further unveil God's true intention with how and what he included in this text, as well as understand the people the text was originally told to.

Feb 7, 2024 • 30min
#12 SHARING MY TESTIMONY
How did we get here? I share how I came up with the idea and execution of this podcast and the impact it has had on my life today.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 1h 25min
#11 UNDERSTANDING ANTI-SEMITISM + Rabbi Michael LaPoff
It started with a question: how can I, a Christian, love my Jewish brothers and sisters?
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Rabbi Michael LaPoff has now been in ministry for 27 years and often shares his knowledge at concerts, being the bridge between Christians and Jews. His unconventional coming to faith is exactly what is needed in this modern search for meaning. I think you will find it endearing and incredibly relatable.
To attend one of Rabbi Michael's monthly Shabbats, it is on the first Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in Flowing Wells, Arizona. Learn more here: https://zioncity.me/locations/flowingwells