Latest Episodes
Problems of Suffering and Why Gospels Started Being Written: Questions from Readers
Bart's answers touch upon theodicy, David Hume, and the surge of gospel-writing in the 70s CE. Read by John Paul Middlesworth.
What Did Jesus's Violent Action in the Temple Actually Mean?
Bart thinks Jesus enacted a parable when he caused a ruckus at the temple. Read by John Paul Middlesworth.
Prophetic Condemnation of Jews Within Judaism Before Jesus
Read by Ken Teutsch.
Gist and Exaggeration: Jesus and the Cleansing of the Temple
Read by Ken Teutsch.
Render Unto Caesar: Jesus's Indifference to Human Governments and Economies
Jesus wasn't a revolutionary; he had no use for human governments. Bart explains how this view helps us to understand one of Jesus' most-quoted...
Was Jesus's Crucifixion One Big Mistake?
By some measures, Jesus' crucifixion could be seen as a terrible mistake. Bart explains. Read by Steve McCabe.