Latest Episodes
Was Mary Magdalene a Prostitute?
Bart details Bible passages that people read as if they were talking about Mary Magdalene, even though her name does not occur in them....
Some Random Reflections on Our Significance
Bart thinks about how to deal with our minute size and longevity in the face of a vast universe. Read by John Paul Middlesworth.
Changing the Past in Light of the Present
Bart emphasizes that storytellers in oral cultures crafted their stories to suit the needs of their audiences. Read by John Paul Middlesworth.
Gold Q&A - January 2024
Proof That Historical Narritives (not just myths) Constantly Change in Oral Cultures
Read by Ken Teutsch.
When Is the "Same" Memory/Tradition/Story Not Actually "The Same?"
Just how similar are "identical" oral traditiions, really? Read by Ken Teutsch.