
Ask A Scholar
Welcome to AWKNG’s Ask A Scholar Podcast, where your Questions about the Bible get answered by a biblical scholar. Join us each month as we delve into a book (or books) of the Bible through our complimentary FREE Reading Plans. While we read together, we invite you to engage in the conversation by sending in any questions you may have for us to answer. Visit www.awkng.com to enroll in this month’s FREE reading plan and to share any questions that arise during your readings. You ask, and we provide answers! Let’s embark on a journey through the Bible together, exploring the text, and not being fearful to ask questions along the way!
Latest episodes

Feb 4, 2025 • 58min
Jeremiah | Questions on Jeremiah 1:5, who is the “queen of heaven”, and the meaning of the ruined loincloth and the full jars of wine | with Dr. Lissa Wray Beal
In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Jeremiah with questions centered around the widely quoted Jeremiah 1:5, who is the “queen of heaven”, and the meaning of the ruined loincloth and the full jars of wine. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Lissa Wray Beal to get your questions answered!
To check out some of Dr. Wray Beals's resources, visit:
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Additional resources referenced in this episode include:
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Jan 21, 2025 • 52min
Isaiah | Questions on King Ahaz, Sennacherib, the suffering servant, and the end of Isaiah | with Dr. Matthew Lynch
In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Isaiah with questions centered around King Ahaz, Sennacherib, the suffering servant, and what we should take away from the end of Isaiah. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Matthew Lynch to get your questions answered!
To check out some of Dr. Lynch’s resources, visit: https://hebraicthought.org/authors/dr-matthew-lynch/

Jan 7, 2025 • 49min
Isaiah | Questions on God’s mercy & wrath, what makes Isaiah worthy to be a prophet, and literal and ironic interpretations throughout the book | with Dr. Matthew Lynch
In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Isaiah with questions centered around how God’s wrath and mercy can co-exist, what makes Isaiah worthy to be called a prophet, and how we should interpret certain parts of the book (literally or ironically). Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Matthew Lynch to get your questions answered!
To check out some of Dr. Lynch’s resources, visit: https://hebraicthought.org/authors/dr-matthew-lynch/
Resources referenced in this podcast include:
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Dec 9, 2024 • 49min
II Kings | Questions on Elisha, the Shunammite Woman, Naaman, and Jehu | with Dr. David Lamb
In this episode, we will discuss the Book of II Kings with questions centered around Elisha, the Shunammite Woman, Naaman, and Jehu. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. David Lamb to get your questions answered!
To check out all the resources that Dr. Lamb references in this podcast, visit: https://davidtlamb.com/

Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 13min
I Kings | Questions on the overall message of I & II Kings, the Temple furnishings, Ahab, and Elijah | with Dr. Lamb
In this episode, we will discuss the Book of I Kings with questions centered around the overall message of I & II Kings, the Temple furnishings, Ahab, and Elijah. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. David Lamb to get your questions answered!
To check out all the resources that Dr. Lamb references in this podcast, visit: https://davidtlamb.com/

Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 5min
I & II Samuel | Questions centered around if mediums and psychics are real, why Uzzah was struck down, and David’s sins and punishments | with Dr. Long
In this episode, we will discuss the Books of I & II Samuel with questions centered around if mediums and psychics are real, why Uzzah was struck down, and David’s sins and punishments. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Phil Long to get your questions answered!

Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 23min
I & II Samuel | Questions on whether it was wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king, why Saul was rejected and David wasn’t, and David and Jonathan’s relationship | with Dr. Long
In this episode, we will discuss the Books of I & II Samuel with questions centered around whether it was wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king, why Saul was rejected and David wasn’t, and David and Jonathan’s relationship. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Phil Long to get your questions answered!
Check out resources by Dr. Long:
1 and 2 Samuel: An Introduction and Commentary
The Art of Biblical History
A Biblical History of Israel
The Reign and Rejection of King Saul

Oct 14, 2024 • 28min
Joshua & Judges | Questions on Joshua’s last speech, Jephthah’s terrible decision, and the concubine who suffered greatly | with Dr. Lynch and Dr. Knight
In this episode, we will discuss the Books of Joshua and Judges with questions centered around Joshua’s last speech, Jephthah’s terrible decision, and the concubine who suffered greatly. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Matthew Lynch and Dr. Michelle Knight to get your questions answered!

Sep 30, 2024 • 54min
Joshua & Judges | Questions on Rahab, Achan, Deborah, and the Angel of the Lord | with Dr. Lynch and Dr. Knight
In this episode, we will discuss the Books of Joshua and Judges with questions centered around key characters in the narrative such as Rahab, Achan, Deborah, and the Angel of the Lord. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Matthew Lynch and Dr. Michelle Knight to get your questions answered!

Sep 9, 2024 • 52min
Deuteronomy | Questions on holy war and Deut. 32 | with Dr. Ronn Johnson
In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Deuteronomy with questions centered around the concept of holy war and various questions about Deuteronomy 32. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Ronn Johnson to get your questions answered!