Ryan and Brian's Bible Bistro

Ryan and Brian are exited to welcome their first guest to the Bistro, Mark Ziese. Mark frequently leads trips through Israel-Palestine and has participated in archeological digs as well. In this episode, he discusses his involvement in biblical archeology and shares what has been meaningful to him throughout the course of his work.

This week, Ryan and Brian are doing something a little bit different. They've both been to Israel-Palestine, and in this episode, they discuss what they experienced on those trips and what stood out to them as they journeyed through the Holy Land. They talk about how the experience has impacted their understanding of some of the stories and the messages that are in Scripture.

Have you ever wondered what happened between the Old and New Testament? Ryan and Brian talk about the leaders, wars, and culture that Jesus was born into and why the Jewish nation struggled to recognize Jesus as the Messiah.

In this follow-up episode, Ryan asks Brian some of his lingering questions about John 14:1-4. Ryan asks about the "many rooms" referred to in these verses and what they may mean. Brian also gives us some insight into the Greek words used and the importance of "remaining" in the Gospel of John. If you haven't listened to the previous episode, you should do that first.

John 14 contains some very popular verses that are used in a variety of songs and movies; you'll hear them often at funerals as well. Ryan and Brian discuss the first four verses of John 14 and explore a meaning that just might be different than the typical interpretation.

Ryan and Brian discuss a recent Gallup poll, which states that for the first time in surveying history, less than 50% of people in the United States affiliate themselves with a church, synagogue, or mosque. They're talking about the data, some potential causes, and how the church can respond going forward.

In this episode, Ryan and Brian continue their conversation regarding the Bible. They're discussing how the Holy Spirit and the biblical authors worked together, how we know that the Bible we have today is what God intended, and how historical context helps give us a better understanding of what is being communicated.

 Ryan and Brian discuss the Bible as a collection of books and consider the different genres. They talk about how the books were written, the influence of the Holy Spirit on the authors, and how the Old Testament Jews and early Christians started putting together the books that became the Bible as we know it today.If you have been a student of the scriptures, this topic might seem a bit elementary, but having a clear understanding of the nature of the Bible as truthful and trustworthy revelation of God is the foundation for all of our future conversations.Support the Bistro

The very first episode of Ryan and Brian's Bible Bistro. Ryan and Brian discuss the purpose of the podcast and what you can expect from it.