Digging Deeper

In his second letter to the Thessalonians, Paul bluntly states that those who don’t obey or know Jesus will suffer eternal destruction. How can we reconcile this vengeance with a loving God who instructs us to love and...

The Bible discusses judgment extensively. Jesus said, “Do not judge,” yet he also said, “Judge correctly.” Paul wrote, “judge nothing,” but later instructed the Corinthians to judge those within the church. How should...

A fascinating story in John’s Gospel is absent from the earliest handwritten copies of the New Testament. Why was it left out of the original New Testament, and why was it ultimately included?

The word "Regeneration" isn't in the Bible, but the concept is. What it means depends on your Christian tradition. What did Jesus mean when he told Nicodemus he must be born again? Is being born again the same as...

The Bible is overflowing with music, songs, singing, and instruments, so it’s no wonder the church’s history reflects this. In this episode, Ps Rob digs deeply into music in Scripture and Church History. Plus, what’s...

When Jonathan died, David said, “I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan. Your love for me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.” Some have suggested that David and Jonathan were more than just good...

Judas was a thief and a betrayer, so why did Jesus choose him as one of the Twelve? Also, why did Jesus call himself the Son of Man, and what other names was he known by?

Ps Rob is joined by his Jewish mate, Tal, for an enlightening discussion of some themes in the Hebrew scriptures. What is the Jewish understanding of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? What does it mean to be...

The gospel writers record a disturbing statement by Jesus about a sin that can never be forgiven. What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit, and why is this sin unforgivable? Also, what did Jesus mean by telling...

1 Samuel 28 records the story of King Saul consulting a medium and chatting with the departed prophet Samuel. It’s a fascinating story that is troubling and problematic in many ways. This episode also addresses the...

The tech world is growing fast; many people need help staying current. Some may even feel a little scared with all the changes. How can our faith respond to these challenges?

Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian traditions teach their followers to ask departed saints to intercede on their behalf—and they support their doctrine with scripture. But do those scriptures teach that practice...

The words “saved” and “salvation” appear throughout scripture, and Christians use them regularly. But what do they mean? What is salvation, and what does it mean to be saved?

The Tanakh and the New Testament both refer to people who have been lost, just like sheep, coins, or children. We explore what that means in this episode. Also, Rob looks at the story of the genocide in Numbers 25 and...

Jesus is reflected in many ways throughout the Tanakh, even in his similarities with Old Testament characters like Joseph. Plus, Rob answers the question, "are there modern-day apostles?