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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!
Episodes
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Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 1min
12 Minor Prophets | Questions on The Day of the Lord, Jonah, and Micah | with Dr. Beth Stovell
In this episode, we will discuss the 12 Minor Prophets with questions centered around the meaning of the day of the Lord mentioned throughout the Minor Prophets, the book of Jonah, and the book of Micah. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Beth Stovell to get your questions answered!
To check out Dr. Stovell’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
Podcast:https://bridgingtheology.com/
Book: https://amzn.to/3XNrXPn

Apr 7, 2025 • 57min
12 Minor Prophets | Questions on Hosea and Zechariah | with Dr. Beth Stovell
In this episode, we will discuss the 12 Minor Prophets with questions centered around things happening in the books of Hosea and Zechariah. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Beth Stovell to get your questions answered!
To check out Dr. Stovell’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
Podcast: https://bridgingtheology.com/
Book: https://amzn.to/3XNrXPn

Mar 25, 2025 • 56min
Ezekiel | Questions on Ezekiel 18, 20, 28, and 37 | with Dr. Jason Gile
In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Ezekiel with questions centered around things happening in Ezekiel chapters 18, 20, 28, and 37. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Jason Gile to get your questions answered!
To check out Dr. Jason Gile’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
Bio: https://www.seminary.edu/faculty/jason-gile/
Book: https://amzn.to/4ifovoJ
Ministry: https://learn.seminarynow.com/

Mar 10, 2025 • 47min
Ezekiel | Questions on Ezekiel 11, 15, 17, and 19 | with Dr. Jason Gile
In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Ezekiel and ask questions centered on events in chapters 11, 15, 17, and 19. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Jason Gile to get your questions answered!
To check out Dr. Jason Gile’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
Bio: https://www.seminary.edu/faculty/jason-gile/
Book: https://amzn.to/4ifovoJ
Ministry: https://learn.seminarynow.com/

Feb 17, 2025 • 49min
Jeremiah | Questions on Manasseh, the name “Lord of Righteousness”, Jeremiah’s experience as a prophet, and Jeremiah 29:11 | with Dr. Lissa Wray Beal
In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Jeremiah with questions centered around Manasseh, the meaning of the name “Lord of Righteousness”, Jeremiah’s experience as a prophet, and Jeremiah 29:11 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 resources, visit:
https://amzn.to/42Eb50z
https://amzn.to/3EkXgu7
Resources referenced in this episode include:
https://amzn.to/4gJNOxN

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:
https://amzn.to/42Eb50z
https://amzn.to/3EkXgu7
Additional resources referenced in this episode include:
https://amzn.to/4aNH7Ju

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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:
https://amzn.to/428y1VL
https://amzn.to/3W7E0Gs

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/