Have you ever wondered . . .
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WHO wrote the Bible?
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HOW do we interpret it?
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WHEN did the Bible become a book?
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WHY do we have so many different translations?
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WHAT can we do with all of those translations in our personal study of the Bible?
You're not alone! Here in Dr. Berry's PodClass, "What's the Word?," we will look into these questions by speaking with Christian scholars and ministry leaders. These conversations not only help us think more deeply about the Bible, and introduce us to a variety of perspectives about it, but actually build up our faith. This PodClass is not designed for a "deconstruction" of faith, but aims to show how deep conversation about it can increase our love for God and His Word.
Together, we can engage in a form of online Christian continuing education, which can be used in your personal study of the Bible, in a small group setting, as part of a Sunday school class, or as supplemental material in a college class.
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Recent Episodes
Schedule and Links to Speakers
What’s the podcast about?
Feb 3 Introduction Melisa Ortiz Berry, Bushnell University
Who wrote the Bible?
Feb 3 Episode 1: Conservative View Sam Lamerson, Knox Theological Seminary
English Grammar to Ace New Testament Greek
Feb 10 Episode 2: Progressive View Eric Barreto, Princeton Theological Seminary
Exploring the Bible (Foundations for Learning)
Feb 17 Episode 3: Pentecostal View A.J. Swoboda, Bushnell University
Podcast: Slow Theology, New Book: Gift of Thorns, Substack: Low Level Theologian
Feb 24 Episode 4: Catholic View Edward Sri, Fellowship of Catholic University Students
The Bible Compass, Walking With Mary: A Biblical Journey from
Mar 3 Episode 5: Orthodox View Mary Ghattas, Holy Transfiguration College at Agora University
Why do people interpret it so differently?
Mar 10 Episode 6: Messianic Jewish View Jen Rosner, Fuller Theological Seminary
Finding Messiah: A Journey into the Jewishness of the Gospel
Mar 17 Episode 7: Archaeological View Bob Mullins, Azusa Pacific University
Discussions with the Diggers: Dr. Robert Mullins
Mar 24 Episode 8: Disability View Elizabeth Staszak, Disability Theologian
Substack: A Cup of Cold Water, Instagram: @elizabeth_staszak
Mar 31 Episode 9: African American View Jacquelyn Winston, Azusa Pacific University
Apr 7 Episode 10: Indigenous American Randy Woodley, Portland Seminary
Becoming Rooted, Journey to Eloheh, Shalom and the
Apr 14 Episode 11: Nigerian View Agam Iheanyi-Igwe, Bushnell University
Apr 21 Episode 12: Palestinian Christian View Alex Awad, Bethlehem Bible College
Yet in a Dark Streets Shining, Palestinian Memories: The Story
of a Palestinian Mother and Her People
Apr 28 Episode 13: Japanese View Kimura Ryuta, OO+ Christian Church, Tokyo, Japan
How did the Bible become a book?
May 5 Episode 14: Church History Jacqueline Winston, Azusa Pacific University
May 12 Episode 15: NIV Committee Mark Strauss, Bethel Seminary
40 Questions About Bible Translation, How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth, The Essential Bible Companion
May 19 Episode 16: Missionary Translator Joe Hoover, Missionary Bible Translator
What are some of the ways that we can use the Bible in everyday life?
June 2 Episode 17: Choosing a Translation Aaron Dilla, Northwood Christian Church
June 16 Episode 18: The Emmaus Way Bradley Jersak, St. Stephan's University
A More Christlike WORD: Reading Scripture the Emmaus Way
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Syllabus
College classes always have a "syllabus." It tells you who is teaching, what the goal of the class is, the schedule, and information like that. For those of you who would like a basic syllabus for this class, CLICK HERE for a pdf.