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Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
30 episodes
What Moody Bible College Didn't Prepare Me For
Ep 199 · Aug 11, 2026 · 45 min
Those familiar with Dr. Bart Ehrman's career trajectory will know that he attended Moody Bible Institute, where he received his early training in textual criticism - but what is a "bible institute", exactly, and why do people attend them?
Was Jesus Actually John's Disciple? (Q&A)
Ep 198 · Aug 4, 2026 · 36 min
Did you know that Jesus wasn't the only apocalyptic prophet traveling around Galilee during the 1st century CE? If the answer is "yes Megan, of course!", then you probably know something about John the Baptist. But what do we really know about him, and what impact did his teachings have on the historical Jesus?
Bart Fact Checks Apologist Wes Huff
Ep 197 · Jul 28, 2026 · 59 min
Last year, Wes Huff was a relatively unknown Christian apologist. Then he went on The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the biggest podcasts in the world, and spent more than three hours talking with Joe Rogan about biblical manuscripts, the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the case for Christianity. The interview exploded online. It now has more than 8 million views on YouTube alone, over 40,000 comments, and it essentially launched Wes into apologetics stardom overnight. Wes is smart, artic…
Did Jesus Actually Believe in Heaven?
Ep 196 · Jul 21, 2026 · 43 min
Did you know that Jesus didn't believe in the soul, heaven, or hell? As an apocalyptic Jew, these ideas would have been completely foreign to him. So where on earth did Christianity get the idea that a life well-lived would be rewarded with a place in paradise for your soul? Today, we're talking about where the idea of heaven came from.
8 Bible Myths Many Christians Believe
Ep 195 · Jul 14, 2026 · 43 min
Have you ever heard a Christian say something about the Bible and wondered exactly where they were getting their information from? Today we are talking about the most common claims Christians make about the Bible that are not actually based in reality.
Who Really Chose the Books of the New Testament?
Ep 194 · Jul 7, 2026 · 41 min
Have you ever read something in the New Testament, maybe the Book of Revelation, and wondered why on earth it's included in the Bible? Why were these specific books included, and why are they considered inspired by God while the non-canonical writings are just the work of humans? Today we're talking about the formation of the New Testament, using listeners' questions.
John's Rewritten Gospel: What Did Scribes Change?
Ep 193 · Jun 30, 2026 · 44 min
Did you know that scribes made changes to all of the books of the New Testament? Some of them were accidental, but some of them were very deliberate. The gospel of John is no exception - but what was changed, and why?
Three Myths Atheists Believe
Ep 192 · Jun 23, 2026 · 39 min
Atheists often accuse people of religious faith of uncritically accepting a bunch of myths - but do atheists do the same? How closely do people actually examine their dearly-held views and beliefs, regardless of their religious persuasion?
Did Jesus Suffer During His Crucifixion? (Depends Which Gospel You Read!)
Ep 191 · Jun 16, 2026 · 34 min
In the gospels, Jesus' suffering is on a sliding scale - from sweating blood, to calmly accepting his fate. What did Jesus think about his own suffering, and is it even possible to answer that question from the evidence we have?
This 1,700-Year-Old Song Is the Oldest Christian Music We Have
Ep 190 · Jun 9, 2026 · 39 min
Ever wondered what the first Christian praise and worship service sounded like? Join us as Dr. Charles Cosgrove unveils the mystery of the Oxyrhynchus Hymn, the earliest known Christian hymn with musical notation!
Why No One Can Prove the Resurrection
Ep 189 · Jun 2, 2026 · 45 min
The resurrection of Jesus is probably one of the most well known stories from the New Testament. But how do historians deal with this miraculous event? Should it be discounted in its entirety, or can it be investigated using the historical method? Today, we're talking about what historians can and can't say about the resurrection.
Before Genesis: What the Old Testament Borrowed from Mesopotamian Stories
Ep 188 · May 26, 2026 · 40 min
The Old Testament wasn't written in a cultural vacuum, but who and what influenced its writers. Today we're talking about the cultural background of the Old Testament and how the literature and societies of the surrounding cultures impacted its creation.
5 Evangelical Truisms that Aren't True
Ep 187 · May 19, 2026 · 42 min
Love him or hate him, if you're listening to this podcast then you're probably familiar with some of Dr. Bart Ehrman's beliefs - but how familiar are you with the ideas he used to hold when he was an evangelical Christian?
Is the Trinity Really in the Bible?
Ep 186 · May 12, 2026 · 43 min
The doctrine of the Trinity - that there's one single God who is father, son, and holy spirit - is central to modern Christianity. But is it even in the Bible?
Do the Dead Sea Scrolls Actually Prove the Bible Never Changed?
Ep 185 · May 5, 2026 · 44 min
The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls shook the field of biblical studies to its core. But did they actually change how we view the Old Testament? Today we're talking about the Dead Sea Scrolls, what they are, what they can tell us about the editorial history of the Old Testament, and whether they really show the perfect error-free transmission of the Hebrew Bible.
Did Jesus Actually Believe in Hell?
Ep 184 · Apr 28, 2026 · 39 min
Hell – the fiery eternal torment known from many Baptist pulpits – is maybe the ultimate consequence for misbehaviour. But is it an afterlife that is present in the Bible? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to to discuss what Jesus believed about life after death, where the idea of hell came from, and whether we can even find it in the Bible.
Is the Rapture Really in the Bible – or Was It Invented Later?
Ep 183 · Apr 21, 2026 · 42 min
The Rapture, the ascent of Jesus' faithful flock to heaven at the end of the world is enthusiastically anticipated by many evangelical Christians. But is this expectation grounded in what the Bible actually says? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about the Rapture, what it is and whether it actually appears in the Bible.
The One Verse That Made Bart Question Everything
Ep 182 · Apr 14, 2026 · 41 min
Different Christian denominations have different beliefs about the Bible, and those who leave the faith have different ideas again. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about how his changing beliefs impacted his views on the Bible, and why he finally changed his mind about all of them.
Why Christians Keep the 10 Commandments (But Ignore the Rest of the Old Testament)
Ep 181 · Apr 7, 2026 · 37 min
The 10 Commandments are the most famous laws in the Bible, despite the fact that most people can't name more than a few. Today, I'm joined by Bart Ehrman to discuss why the 10 commandments are so famous, and why Christians still see them as important, even though most of the other 600 Old Testament laws are ignored.
What Really Happened After the Crucifixion?
Ep 180 · Mar 31, 2026 · 36 min
Easter is fast approaching, and while children everywhere are looking forward to chocolate eggs, the minds of many Christians are turning to Jesus' resurrection. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to answer audience questions about Jesus' crucifixion, and what happened after.
Did Christians Invent Jesus' Teachings?
Ep 179 · Mar 24, 2026 · 44 min
We've been talking a lot about the revolutionary message of altruism in Jesus' teachings recently - but how do we know what the historical Jesus actually taught? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss exactly how scholars reconstruct his message.
The Surprising Truth Behind "Love Thy Neighbor"
Ep 178 · Mar 17, 2026 · 34 min
Jesus' most famous commandment might be to "love thy neighbour" - but what exactly does "love" mean, and how do you love your neighbour? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about the different meanings of love in the New Testament, and how that informs our understanding of Jesus' teachings.
Did Jesus Invent Charity?
Ep 177 · Mar 10, 2026 · 42 min
Bart's newest book, Love Thy Stranger, will be released on March 24th - but really, how much can you say about Jesus' impact on the moral conscience of the west? As it turns out, quite a lot - and this week, we'll be getting into exactly what you can expect to read.
Did Jesus Invent Modern Morality? Exploring Ancient Ethics
Ep 176 · Mar 3, 2026 · 55 min
The difference between right and wrong and how to live a good life has been a matter of debate for millennia. In the ancient world, different schools of philosophers subscribed to different theories - but were these discussions something that Jesus would have been aware of? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss ethics in Jesus' time.
Love Thy Stranger: The Radical Origins of Western Compassion
Ep 175 · Feb 24, 2026 · 36 min
What did it mean to be a good person in the ancient world, and what did ancient cultures say about how we should treat one another? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss Jesus' teachings, the cultural norms of his time, and how early Christians changed his message.
The Surprising Reason Luke Removed Atonement from His Gospel
Ep 174 · Feb 17, 2026 · 41 min
The writer of Luke's gospel drew heavily on the gospel of Mark - but was very careful to remove any idea of atonement - the concept that Jesus died in the place of others. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss why he did that, and what purpose he thought Jesus' death served instead.
Were Peter & Paul Really Martyred? History vs. Legend
Ep 173 · Feb 10, 2026 · 48 min
It's well-known Christian tradition that the apostles Peter and Paul were both crucified as a result of their Christian faith, but what does history have to say about those legends? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about the texts behind the tradition, and what we know about the execution of early Christian leaders.
Are We Missing a Gospel? Unpacking the Q Source Debate
Ep 172 · Feb 3, 2026 · 35 min
Q is a hypothetical source for the gospels of Matthew and Luke - but did it exist, and if it did, why are there no fragments of it? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to answer YOUR questions about Q.
Lost Verses? The Biggest Changes Made to the Gospel of Luke
Ep 171 · Jan 27, 2026 · 45 min
The original manuscript of the gospel of Luke may have looked entirely different from the one you might be familiar with - to start with, it might have lacked the first two chapters entirely. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss what was added - or removed - and why.
Must Christians Keep Kosher? Decoding Matthew's Answer
Ep 170 · Jan 20, 2026 · 41 min
The first followers of Jesus were Jewish, and followed Jewish law. After Jesus' death, gentiles started to convert to Christianity - along with additional Jewish members. Did these new converts need to follow Jewish law, and keep kosher? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss Matthew's take on keeping kosher as a Christian.
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