Enter the Bible

Dec 10 2024 147 ep. 21 mins 10
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Everything you wanted to know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask.

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Ep 144: Did Jewish believers in Jesus have to stop being Jewish?

Dec 10 2024 16 mins  
Explore the intersection of early Christianity and Jewish identity through Paul’s writings, historical context, and faith practices in this episode of the Enter the Bible Podcast featuring Rev. Katie Langston, Kathryn M. Schifferdecker, and guest Diane L. Jacobson.

Ep 143: What does it mean to see in a mirror dimly (1 Corinthians 13:12)?

Dec 03 2024 26 mins  
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 navigating a world of imperfect understanding. Tune in for a conversation filled with:- In

Ep 142: Was God gaslighting Job in the whirlwind?

Nov 26 2024 23 mins  
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 its relationship to faith. Job’s restoration and its implications for understandi

Ep 141: Was Paul the real founder of Christianity?

Nov 19 2024 32 mins  
This episode of Enter the Bible explores Paul’s profound influence on early Christianity, his focus on the cross and resurrection, and how his writings shaped community, gender, and the gospel, with insights from New Testament scholar Matt Skinner.

Ep 140: Is anyone at Gods left hand?

Nov 12 2024 18 mins  
Hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker, Katie Langston, and guest Kristofer Phan Coffman explore the biblical and cultural symbolism of God's left hand and the meanings of seating positions in scripture.

Ep 139: Is there a difference between human and satanic evil?

Nov 05 2024 22 mins  
In this episode of Enter the Bible, hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker join Professor Lois Malcolm to explore the distinctions between human and demonic evil, the role of forgiveness, and the power of community and the cross in overcoming spiritual forces.

Ep 138: Does God anoint presidents?

Oct 28 2024 30 mins  
In the 138th episode of Enter the Bible, hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston address a listener's question on the biblical practice of anointing with blood, examining its scriptural roots, its misuse in modern interpretations, and the importance of contextual understanding, especially in light of current events.

Ep 137: Can you lose your salvation?

Oct 22 2024 32 mins  
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 Christian faith. They discuss whether salvation can be lost, the unconditional natur

Ep 136: Why did God place the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden?

Oct 14 2024 34 mins  
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 significance of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden. Together

Ep 135: Lightning Round: Pearls, Daniel, Haman, and Jehoshaphat?!

Oct 08 2024 28 mins  
Welcome to Season 7 of the Enter the Bible podcast! This season, we're diving deep into some of the Bible's most intriguing questions: Was Paul the true founder of Christianity? Is there a distinction between human and satanic evil? And who, if anyone, sits at God's left hand? Join hosts Kathryn Schifferdecker and Katie Langston and a lineup of new and returning guests as we tackle