Enter the Bible
Do Christians have to keep the Sabbath?
In this episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker engage with retired Charles T. Haley Professor of Old Testament Theology and Chair of the Biblical Studies Department at Princeton Theological Seminary, Dennis T. Olson to explore the significance of the…
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Did Jewish believers in Jesus have to stop being Jewish?
In this episode of the Enter the Bible Podcast, we tackle a listener-submitted question that explores the complex relationship between early Christianity and Jewish identity. Drawing from Paul's writings and the historical context of the early church, we uncover the tensions and unity between Jewis…
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What does it mean to see in a mirror dimly (1 Corinthians 13:12)?
In this episode of Enter the Bible, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker are joined by Professor Mary Hinkle Shore to explore the meaning of 1 Corinthians 13:12. Together, they unpack the powerful imagery of "seeing through a mirror dimly" and its connection to love, community, and navig…
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Was God gaslighting Job in the whirlwind?
In this episode of Enter the Bible, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker welcome Professor Diane Jacobson to discuss one of the Bible’s most complex and compelling books: Job. Together, they explore: The profound questions raised by God's whirlwind speeches. The nature of suffering and i…
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Was Paul the real founder of Christianity?
Join the Enter the Bible podcast with hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker as they sit down with Luther Seminary Professor of New Testament Matthew L. Skinner to tackle the question: Was Paul the real founder of Christianity? Explore how Paul’s writings shaped the early church, his focu…
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Is anyone at Gods left hand?
In this episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston are joined by Assistant Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, Kristofer Phan Coffman, to explore the question: Does anyone sit at God’s left hand? Together, they examine the biblical and cult…
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Is there a difference between human and satanic evil?
In the latest episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker sit down with Luther Seminary Professor and Olin and Amanda Fjelstad Registad Chair for Systematic Theology, Lois Malcolm to tackle the challenging themes of human and demonic evil. Together, the…
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Does God anoint presidents?
In our 138th episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston explore a listener's question regarding the biblical practice of anointing with blood and its potential connection to current events, specifically an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. They de…
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Can you lose your salvation?
In this episode of Enter the Bible, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston are joined by Professor Lois Malcolm, the Olin and Amanda Fjelstad Reigstad Chair of Systematic Theology at Luther Seminary. Together, they dive into the complexities of salvation, forgiveness, and repentance in the…
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Why did God place the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden?
In this thought-provoking episode of the Enter the Bible podcast, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston sit down with Professor of Systematic Theology and The Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary Chair of Theology of Luther Seminary, Dr. Alan Padgett, to delve into the theological s…
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