Episodes

  • Commander Shepherd

    Commander Shepherd
    Jun 30 2026
    The strangest and most mysterious of the texts in the ancient Christian collection known as the Apostolic Fathers is the Shepherd of Hermas. How should this apocryphal text be read, and what does it mean?
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  • Pantheon and Pandemonium XXI: Asynchronous Q&A June 2026

    Pantheon and Pandemonium XXI: Asynchronous Q&A June 2026
    Jun 16 2026
    The Podfathers reach down into the audio mailbag to answer your questions. You never quite know what people are willing to say into voicemail, so here we go!
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  • The Gods of Gerizim

    The Gods of Gerizim
    Jun 2 2026
    When the Assyrians carried off the 10 northern Israelite tribes, they imported pagans into Samaria. What is the nature of the religion these people then practiced, and why did Judeans despise them? Take a deep dive with us into the history of the Samaritans.
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  • Let Me Acts You Something

    Let Me Acts You Something
    May 19 2026
    What happened to the Apostles after the events of Acts? Traditions regarding them are preserved in apocryphal texts from the early Church, but how are we to understand them?
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  • From Abel to Zechariah

    From Abel to Zechariah
    Apr 27 2026
    Martyrdom runs throughout the whole Scriptures, memorably referenced by Christ in His phrase "from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah." What is the inner meaning of martyrdom? Is it just getting killed, or does it have actual theological purpose? Intro: 0:00 1st Half: 1:08 2nd Half/Callers: 1:22:24 3rd Half/Callers: 1:45:06 Conclusion: 2:54:00
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  • He Suffered and Was Buried

    He Suffered and Was Buried
    Apr 9 2026
    What is going on with the Gospel accounts of the passion of Jesus? Why do the Gospel writers describe it as they do? Join us for a close look at the moment when God died.
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  • What Must I Do to Be Saved?

    What Must I Do to Be Saved?
    Mar 31 2026
    Is "salvation" a technical term in Christianity? How is it used in the Bible? And what does it mean to be faithful to the calling of salvation? Tune in to explore this key Christian term.
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  • Pantheon and Pandemonium XX: Live Q&A March 2026

    Pantheon and Pandemonium XX: Live Q&A March 2026
    Mar 17 2026
    "If you were ever turned away for being too off-topic, this is your moment. The lines are open. Jam them up with your calls. No question is too weird. No questioner is unwelcome. (That means you, Bart Ehrman.)"
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