Podcasts about biblical apologetics

IT'S DIFFICULT enough explaining why we Christians believe in Jesus, but doing so with our Jewish brothers and sisters requires tact and patience made necessary by almost 1,900 years of mutual animosity. We're joined this week by Dr. Igal German, founding director of the Institute of Biblical Apologetics (BibleApologist.org) and Yesod Bible Center (YesodBibleCenter.com). We discuss Dr. German's journey from rabbinic Judaism to faith in Jesus as the Messiah, his work in apologetics, and the current state of Christian responses to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  Dr. German emphasizes the importance of understanding apologetics as a defense of faith, the need for a strong Christian voice in support of Israel, and the mission to reach the Jewish community with the gospel. There is a complex historical and theological relationship between Judaism and Christianity, and we explore the implications of supersessionism, the interpretation of Messianic prophecies, and the role of education in bridging the divide between Christians and Jews—especially the importance of understanding the Jewish roots of the Christian faith and the need for compassion and sensitivity in evangelism. NOTE: Apologies for the audio issues with my mic this week! 

Pastor Steve discusses the role of evidence in apologetics. He also gives a tool to spot inconsistency and arbitrariness in the claims of unbelievers.

Biblical Apologetics: Lesson 9; Preparation of the Heart and Mind, Part 1, Stephen Feinstein

Biblical Apologetics: Lesson 9; Epistemology and the TAG; Part 2, Stephen Feinstein

Biblical Apologetics: Lesson 7; Unbelieving Philosophy of Apologetics, Stephen Feinstein

Biblical Apologetics: Lesson 6; Unbelieving Philosophy of Apologetics, Stephen Feinstein

Pastor Steve discusses Christian metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. Much attention is given to the doctrine of the Trinity as a philosophical necessity.

Biblical Apologetics: Lesson 4; The Philosophy of Apologetics, Part 1

Pastor Steve discusses the difference between the regenerate and unregenerate, the myth of neutrality, the Fall, and the theology of the fool.

Pastor Steve discusses the theology that must undergird our Christian worldview and our apologetic defense.

Biblical Apologetics, Lesson 1: The Biblical Way

Apologetics Live episode 261 Dan Kreft joins Andrew to make an argument for presuppositional apologetics.Resources mentioned:Biblical Apologetics, by Clifford McManisTactics (10th Anniversary Edition), by Greg KouklAsk Them Why, by Jay LucasOnly Believe, by Paul F. TaylorThe Ultimate Proof of Creation, by Jason LisleEvery Believer Confident: Apologetics for the Ordinary Christian by Mark J. FarnhamExpository Apologetics, by Voddie BauchamReasons We Believe, by Nathan Busenitz and John MacArthurHelp Aaron BrewsterThis podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resourcesListen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast CommunitySupport Striving for EternityGive us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.comWrite us a review and tell us how we are doing.Sponsors:Squirrelly Joe's CoffeeLogos Bible SoftwareMyPillow or call (800) 873-0176 and use promo SFE

Apologetics Live episode 261 Dan Kreft joins Andrew to make an argument for presuppositional apologetics.Resources mentioned:Biblical Apologetics, by Clifford McManisTactics (10th Anniversary Edition), by Greg KouklAsk Them Why, by Jay LucasOnly Believe, by Paul F. TaylorThe Ultimate Proof of Creation, by Jason LisleEvery Believer Confident: Apologetics for the Ordinary Christian by Mark J. FarnhamExpository Apologetics, by Voddie BauchamReasons We Believe, by Nathan Busenitz and John MacArthurHelp Aaron BrewsterThis podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resourcesListen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast CommunitySupport Striving for EternityGive us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.comWrite us a review and tell us how we are doing.Sponsors:Squirrelly Joe's CoffeeLogos Bible SoftwareMyPillow or call (800) 873-0176 and use promo SFE

Pastor Jeff Durbin preaches on how we are to approach Apologetics from a Biblical perspective.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Widespread Fraud in "Proofs" of Evolution Subtitle: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Dr. Carl Werner Broadcaster: Heritage Bible Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 8/12/2024 Length: 63 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Widespread Fraud in "Proofs" of Evolution Subtitle: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Dr. Carl Werner Broadcaster: Heritage Bible Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 8/12/2024 Length: 63 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Widespread Fraud in "Proofs" of Evolution Subtitle: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Dr. Carl Werner Broadcaster: Heritage Bible Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 8/12/2024 Length: 63 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Widespread Fraud in "Proofs" of Evolution Subtitle: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Dr. Carl Werner Broadcaster: Heritage Bible Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 8/12/2024 Length: 63 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Evansville Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Lesson 11 - Atheism and Agnosticism Subtitle: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Clayton Sharp Broadcaster: Evansville Bible Church Event: Sunday School Date: 5/19/2024 Length: 55 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: What did God Create on Day2 Subtitle: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Hannah Klein Broadcaster: Heritage Bible Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 5/13/2024 Bible: Genesis 1 Length: 56 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Evansville Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Lesson 5 - The Resurrection of Christ Subtitle: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Clayton Sharp Broadcaster: Evansville Bible Church Event: Sunday School Date: 4/7/2024 Length: 55 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Evansville Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Lesson 7 - The Trinity Subtitle: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Clayton Sharp Broadcaster: Evansville Bible Church Event: Sunday School Date: 4/21/2024 Length: 53 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Evansville Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Lesson 6 - The Deity of Christ Subtitle: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Clayton Sharp Broadcaster: Evansville Bible Church Event: Sunday School Date: 4/14/2024 Length: 56 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Reformation Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Various Speakers Broadcaster: Reformation Bible Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 4/7/2024 Bible: Proverbs 26:4-5 Length: 42 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Reformation Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Various Speakers Broadcaster: Reformation Bible Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 4/7/2024 Bible: Proverbs 26:4-5 Length: 42 min.

In the final episode of this series, we speak to George Diwakar about a sermon he preached on Acts 19. We talked to George about apologetics, and how the Bible acts an apologetic for itself, as well as more widely about the book of Acts, its structure and its purpose. We were also joined by William Taylor and Tim Sheppard who contributed to the same teaching series on the book of Acts.   In this episode we feature a talk from George Diwakar, curate at St Helen's Bishopsgate on Acts 19:21-41. The talk explores the shallow nature of opposition to the Gospel and the underlying motives of those who would attack the kingdom of Jesus Christ. On Friday's episode, we'll be speaking to George more about this talk, and will be joined by pastors William Taylor and Tim Sheppard who also contributed to this series.   You can listen to the entire series on the book Acts here.   The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project here.   The music for today's episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. Listen to more of Josh's work here.      To contact us, email office@biblematters.org        

A new MP3 sermon from Evansville Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Lesson 2: Apologetics - Biblical knowledge vs Wordly Knowledge Subtitle: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Clayton Sharp Broadcaster: Evansville Bible Church Event: Sunday School Date: 3/10/2024 Length: 55 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Evansville Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Lesson 3: Accurate Representation of the Gospel Subtitle: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Clayton Sharp Broadcaster: Evansville Bible Church Event: Sunday School Date: 3/17/2024 Length: 51 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Evansville Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Lesson 4: Reliability of the Scriptures Subtitle: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Manny Gutierrez Broadcaster: Evansville Bible Church Event: Sunday School Date: 3/24/2024 Length: 53 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Evansville Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: What is the meaning and purpose of Apologetics Subtitle: Biblical Apologetics Speaker: Clayton Sharp Broadcaster: Evansville Bible Church Event: Sunday School Date: 3/3/2024 Length: 52 min.

We conclude our series on -Biblical Apologetics- this weekend on -Encounter God's Truth.--Please join us for teaching that originated at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his sermon on, -The Necessity of God's Word.--In this message, we focus on the energy that Scripture has as it impacts our hearts and minds with God's eternal truth. As Dr. Whitcomb shows us in this lesson, it's more formidable than the greatest human intellect-and even more powerful than seeing a miracle--Thank you for listening to this broadcast outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Host Wayne Shepherd reminds us that our purpose each week is to explore the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.-May the Lord bless you during this week ahead-

We conclude our series on -Biblical Apologetics- this weekend on -Encounter God's Truth.--Please join us for teaching that originated at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his sermon on, -The Necessity of God's Word.--In this message, we focus on the energy that Scripture has as it impacts our hearts and minds with God's eternal truth. As Dr. Whitcomb shows us in this lesson, it's more formidable than the greatest human intellect-and even more powerful than seeing a miracle--Thank you for listening to this broadcast outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Host Wayne Shepherd reminds us that our purpose each week is to explore the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.-May the Lord bless you during this week ahead-

We conclude our series on -Biblical Apologetics- this weekend on -Encounter God's Truth.--Please join us for teaching that originated at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his sermon on, -The Necessity of God's Word.--In this message, we focus on the energy that Scripture has as it impacts our hearts and minds with God's eternal truth. As Dr. Whitcomb shows us in this lesson, it's more formidable than the greatest human intellect-and even more powerful than seeing a miracle--Thank you for listening to this broadcast outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Host Wayne Shepherd reminds us that our purpose each week is to explore the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.-May the Lord bless you during this week ahead-

We conclude our series on -Biblical Apologetics- this weekend on -Encounter God's Truth.--Please join us for teaching that originated at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his sermon on, -The Necessity of God's Word.--In this message, we focus on the energy that Scripture has as it impacts our hearts and minds with God's eternal truth. As Dr. Whitcomb shows us in this lesson, it's more formidable than the greatest human intellect-and even more powerful than seeing a miracle--Thank you for listening to this broadcast outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Host Wayne Shepherd reminds us that our purpose each week is to explore the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.-May the Lord bless you during this week ahead-

We conclude our series on "Biblical Apologetics" this weekend on "Encounter God's Truth."Please join us for teaching that originated at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his sermon on, "The Necessity of God's Word."In this message, we focus on the energy that Scripture has as it impacts our hearts and minds with God's eternal truth. As Dr. Whitcomb shows us in this lesson, it's more formidable than the greatest human intellect—and even more powerful than seeing a miracle!Thank you for listening to this broadcast outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Host Wayne Shepherd reminds us that our purpose each week is to explore the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.May the Lord bless you during this week ahead!

We conclude our series on "Biblical Apologetics" this weekend on "Encounter God's Truth."Please join us for teaching that originated at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Dr. John Whitcomb concludes his sermon on, "The Necessity of God's Word."In this message, we focus on the energy that Scripture has as it impacts our hearts and minds with God's eternal truth. As Dr. Whitcomb shows us in this lesson, it's more formidable than the greatest human intellect—and even more powerful than seeing a miracle!Thank you for listening to this broadcast outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Host Wayne Shepherd reminds us that our purpose each week is to explore the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.May the Lord bless you during this week ahead!

This week on -Encounter God's Truth,- Whitcomb Ministries presents the next installment in our series on -Biblical Apologetics.- The message will be the first portion of a sermon by Dr. John Whitcomb called, -The Necessity of God's Word.--Listen as host Wayne Shepherd leads us back to Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia-where we learn to strengthen our faith in the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.-Our teacher shows us that we have a power source that is readily available, which allows us as mere finite human beings to have victory and influence in the spiritual realm-even though we are opposed by all the enemies of God and His gospel -both human and demonic-, as well as our own sin natures. This power source is nothing hidden or mysterious, but something that is readily available to each of us-the Holy Scriptures.-Thank you so much for listening to this week's program. Please feel free to share it with others and be sure to tell your friends about our ministry.

This week on -Encounter God's Truth,- Whitcomb Ministries presents the next installment in our series on -Biblical Apologetics.- The message will be the first portion of a sermon by Dr. John Whitcomb called, -The Necessity of God's Word.--Listen as host Wayne Shepherd leads us back to Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia-where we learn to strengthen our faith in the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.-Our teacher shows us that we have a power source that is readily available, which allows us as mere finite human beings to have victory and influence in the spiritual realm-even though we are opposed by all the enemies of God and His gospel -both human and demonic-, as well as our own sin natures. This power source is nothing hidden or mysterious, but something that is readily available to each of us-the Holy Scriptures.-Thank you so much for listening to this week's program. Please feel free to share it with others and be sure to tell your friends about our ministry.

This week on "Encounter God's Truth," Whitcomb Ministries presents the next installment in our series on "Biblical Apologetics." The message will be the first portion of a sermon by Dr. John Whitcomb called, "The Necessity of God's Word."Listen as host Wayne Shepherd leads us back to Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia—where we learn to strengthen our faith in the reality that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.Our teacher shows us that we have a power source that is readily available, which allows us as mere finite human beings to have victory and influence in the spiritual realm—even though we are opposed by all the enemies of God and His gospel (both human and demonic), as well as our own sin natures. This power source is nothing hidden or mysterious, but something that is readily available to each of us—the Holy Scriptures.Thank you so much for listening to this week's program. Please feel free to share it with others and be sure to tell your friends about our ministry.

Dr. John Whitcomb instructs us further regarding -The Necessity of God's Power- in this message, continuing his series on -Biblical Apologetics,- which was first delivered at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia.--This sermon reinforces the certainty that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end by explaining more about how to share our faith with those who disagree and resist the message of God's grace. It goes into detail regarding the power source that influences unbelievers-namely Satan and his demons, and how they relate to history and prophecy.--With host Wayne Shepherd, we consider how to respond Biblically when unbelievers are less than enthusiastic about our witness for the gospel of Jesus Christ.--Thank you for joining us on this edition of -Encounter God's Truth- from Whitcomb Ministries. We encourage you to make full use of this program by sharing it with a friend who could be encouraged by it.

Dr. John Whitcomb instructs us further regarding -The Necessity of God's Power- in this message, continuing his series on -Biblical Apologetics,- which was first delivered at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia.--This sermon reinforces the certainty that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end by explaining more about how to share our faith with those who disagree and resist the message of God's grace. It goes into detail regarding the power source that influences unbelievers-namely Satan and his demons, and how they relate to history and prophecy.--With host Wayne Shepherd, we consider how to respond Biblically when unbelievers are less than enthusiastic about our witness for the gospel of Jesus Christ.--Thank you for joining us on this edition of -Encounter God's Truth- from Whitcomb Ministries. We encourage you to make full use of this program by sharing it with a friend who could be encouraged by it.

Dr. John Whitcomb instructs us further regarding "The Necessity of God's Power" in this message, continuing his series on "Biblical Apologetics," which was first delivered at Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia. This sermon reinforces the certainty that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end by explaining more about how to share our faith with those who disagree and resist the message of God's grace. It goes into detail regarding the power source that influences unbelievers—namely Satan and his demons, and how they relate to history and prophecy. With host Wayne Shepherd, we consider how to respond Biblically when unbelievers are less than enthusiastic about our witness for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank you for joining us on this edition of "Encounter God's Truth" from Whitcomb Ministries. We encourage you to make full use of this program by sharing it with a friend who could be encouraged by it.

*This episode was originally recorded on 2/4/19. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Dan DeWitt joins me in a discussion on preaching in a fallen world. Dr. DeWitt is Associate Professor of Applied Theology and Apologetics and Director of the Center for Biblical Apologetics and Public Christianity at Cedarville University.

Thanks for listening to -Encounter God's Truth--where we teach every week that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.--Today Dr. John Whitcomb continues his series on -Biblical Apologetics- by concluding our consideration of -Evolutionary Difficulties.---We are going to look at some of the Scriptural imperatives that we must practice in order to be effective in sharing our faith with the unbelieving world-also considering the powerful impact that our own lives have upon the effectiveness of our witness for the gospel.--Guided by Wayne Shepherd, we travel together to Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia, which has graciously allowed Whitcomb Ministries to distribute these messages to a wider audience by way of radio.--We are glad that you have joined us for this program, and hope that the broadcast will challenge you to share the gospel with others now while there is still time.

Thanks for listening to -Encounter God's Truth--where we teach every week that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.--Today Dr. John Whitcomb continues his series on -Biblical Apologetics- by concluding our consideration of -Evolutionary Difficulties.---We are going to look at some of the Scriptural imperatives that we must practice in order to be effective in sharing our faith with the unbelieving world-also considering the powerful impact that our own lives have upon the effectiveness of our witness for the gospel.--Guided by Wayne Shepherd, we travel together to Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia, which has graciously allowed Whitcomb Ministries to distribute these messages to a wider audience by way of radio.--We are glad that you have joined us for this program, and hope that the broadcast will challenge you to share the gospel with others now while there is still time.

Thanks for listening to "Encounter God's Truth"—where we teach every week that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end. Today Dr. John Whitcomb continues his series on "Biblical Apologetics" by concluding our consideration of "Evolutionary Difficulties." We are going to look at some of the Scriptural imperatives that we must practice in order to be effective in sharing our faith with the unbelieving world—also considering the powerful impact that our own lives have upon the effectiveness of our witness for the gospel. Guided by Wayne Shepherd, we travel together to Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia, which has graciously allowed Whitcomb Ministries to distribute these messages to a wider audience by way of radio. We are glad that you have joined us for this program, and hope that the broadcast will challenge you to share the gospel with others now while there is still time.

We go deeper into -Biblical Apologetics- today on -Encounter God's Truth- with Dr. John Whitcomb.-This is Part One of a message on -Evolutionary Difficulties.- In it we tackle challenging questions like these- Since evolution is not true, why is it so difficult to convince unbelievers regarding the Bible's account of creation-- And why do so many Christians even seem unwilling to agree on the Biblical position-- Also, how are we as Christians to go about seeking to bring ardent unbelievers to the Lord-- Or to strengthen struggling believers---Whitcomb Ministries expresses appreciation to Appalachian Bible College in Mount Hope, West Virginia, for allowing us to bring you this conference audio.-Wayne Shepherd, our host, sets the context for this important and timely lesson that is intended to help us effectively communicate that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end.-We encourage you to share this broadcast with others.

Tune in to the thought-provoking episode of "Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope" as host Mike Stone engages with certified financial crimes investigator, fraud examiner, and CPA, Ed Stolle. Joined by his children, Kyle and Mackenzey, they delve into the crucial topic of biblical apologetics and the imperative role it plays in shaping the faith of our youth.Ed Stolle, a respected expert in financial investigations, takes a passionate stance on the podcast, raising awareness about the societal lies that he believes deceive our young ones, contradicting the timeless wisdom of the Bible. This eye-opening conversation brings to light the urgency of teaching our children the truth and equipping them with the tools to navigate a world increasingly at odds with biblical principles.With Kyle and Mackenzey's unique perspectives, the podcast episode offers an insightful exploration into the challenges faced by today's youth and the strategies necessary to counteract the influences pulling them away from their faith. Listeners will gain valuable insights, practical advice, and a renewed understanding of the significance of nurturing a solid biblical foundation in the lives of our teens.Join "Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope" as they embark on this inspiring episode that aims to inspire parents, educators, and anyone invested in the spiritual well-being of the younger generation. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that has the potential to impact lives and shape the eternal destiny of our teens.Support the show----------------------------------------MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST:Behind The Mike website:https://BehindTheMikePodcast.comEmail:Mike@BehindTheMike.netSUPPORT THE SHOW"Buy Me a Coffee"SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Sponsor a Child Through Compassion:compassioninternational.sjv.io/XYxJg4Covenant EyesGet 30-days FREE using promo code: BEHINDTHEMIKEhttps://covenanteyes.comWatch these podcasts on YouTube!Follow Us!FacebookInstagram

Have you heard of the Gospel of Thomas? What about the Gospel of Philip or Judas? Although most Christians are only familiar with the four Gospels contained in the Bible, ancient Christians wrote quite a few other Gospels as well. How do we know which Gospels are to be trusted? My guest today is Dr. Simon Gathercole, professor of New Testament and early Christianity at the University of Cambridge. His new book, The Gospel and the Gospels, puts forward a commonsense historical methodology to determine which Gospels are most reliable. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsGhQVsPdvs —— Links —— Get your copy of The Gospel and the Gospels from Eerdmans or on Amazon More about Simon Gathercole here. See also my interview with Aaron Shelenberger: Episode 444 Resurrection Objection 1: Unreliable Gospels? More podcasts on apologetics here Support Restitutio by donating here Designate Restitutio as your charity of choice for Amazon purchases Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Interview Questions —— Dr. Gathercole is professor of NT and early Christianity at the University of Cambridge. He's got degrees from Cambridge and Durham university, where he studied under James Dunn. Before we jump into the book, what was that like studying under Dunn?Well, today, we're talking about your book The Gospel in the Gospels. Writing this book must have been a monumental task. It's 576 pages, hundreds of footnotes, published by Eerdmans, how long were you working on this project? Share a little about the process.Many don't know there were other Gospels that didn't make it into the New Testament. Outside of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, what other Gospels are there? What are they like?How can someone access these other Gospels? Would you recommend the Lost Scriptures by Bart Ehrman or The Complete Gospels by Robert Miller? or your own volume?You've done a lot of work on non-canonical Gospels over the years. What drew you to them? What about them makes them worth studying?Some say the four canonical Gospels--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John--are not special or authoritative, but merely the ones favored by one group of Christians who managed to seize power and suppress all others. How common is this belief in the academy today? What is the central thesis of your book?How have others made the case that the canonical Gospels are best? (1 early composition, 2 massive popularity, 3 literary type of ancient biography, 4 attractiveness of worldview)You focused on theological content. You talk a lot about the kerygma as the comparator (or measuring stick against which each of the Gospels should be evaluated). What is the kerygma?What are the elements of the kerygma? (1 Jesus as Christ, 2 vicarious death, 3 resurrection, 4 crucifixion and resurrection as fulfillment of scripture). Why not include Jesus healing people or other events like his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem?Let's go through each of these briefly. What did you find with respect to Jesus as the Christ? When you compared the canonical vs. non-canonical gospels?Now, the other Gospels, the non-canonical ones, do not have all four of these components. Why do you think that is? What do you think motivated them to edit or silence these elements of the kerygma?Let's talk briefly about the charge sometimes leveled against John as untrustworthy because it's later or too theological or whatever. How does John fare in comparison to the synoptics?How has your work on this been received in the academy so far?What do you hope to see in the future?Thanks for taking the time to talk with me today. Where can people go to find out more about you and the book?