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Renowned Scripture scholar Dr. John Bergsma teams up with special guests to unpack the rich mysteries of Sacred Scripture. In Stunned by Scripture—a bi-weekly podcast from the St. Paul Center—Dr. Bergsma and his expert guests tackle the challenging questions of biblical interpretation with clarity, passion, and a healthy dose of Catholic wit. From the historical and cultural background of the Old Testament to biblical apologetics to practical biblical wisdom for everyday living, Stunned by Scripture will bring Scripture to life like never before. So grab your Bible and let’s get started.
Scripture hosts Stunned by Scripture, a religion show with 25 episodes published.
Why is it that the more some scientists study creation, the more they begin to find evidence for God? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma and biochemist Dr. Michael Behe explore how the incredible c
Many Christians are taught that the Bible alone is sufficient and that each Christian can interpret it for themselves. But what happens when Christians don't agree on an interpretation of Scripture? In this episode of St
The Torah—the first five books of the Old Testament—completely revolutionized the ancient world. In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma is joined by Dr. Joshua Berman to explore the Torah’s impact on m
Dr. Bergsma sits down with Dominican friar and former student, Fr. Gregory Pine, to discuss his faith journey and the rIs the Summa Theologiae all that Catholics need to know their Faith? In this episode of Stunned by Sc
Is the Bible alone sufficient as the sole source of doctrinal authority? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma introduces us to the teaching of sola Scriptura, what it means, and how to refute it. Joi
Why should we introduce children to Scripture as early as possible? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. Bergsma is joined by Emily Stimpson Chapman, author of numerous Catholic children’s books, including the ne
Is the “multiverse” science's answer to intelligent design? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma dismantles the “many worlds theory” (multiverse), demonstrating how it is rooted not in science and so
In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Fr. Louis Merosne joins Dr. Bergsma to discuss the role of Scripture in combating the demonic. Fr. Merosne offers practical guidance on how Catholics can use Scripture to resist t
If Scripture alone is the ultimate authority, how do we know which books belong in Scripture? For many Protestants, this question raises a deeper issue: the canon of Scripture. In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr
Is Hebrew the definitive language of Scripture? Not according to Jesus and other first-century Jews. In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma uncovers the story of the Septuagint. Translated by Jewish sc
In this new episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma is joined by fellow theologian Dr. Mary Healy. Dr. Healy shares her spiritual journey and profound encounter with the Holy Spirit that led her into an extensi
In this new episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma is joined by Dr. Gary Rendsburg. Dr. Rendsburg is the Professor of Jewish Studies at Rutgers University—renowned in Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish circles f
Dr. Bergsma discusses the origins of life, aliens, and proof of God. To watch Drew Berry's full video, click here: https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_berry_animations_of_unseeable_biology
Dr. Bergsma sits down with Fr. Pablo Gadenz to discuss who St. Luke really was, and how Fr. Gadenz shaped Dr. Bergsma's view on the matter.
The so-called “deuterocanonical” books of the Catholic Old Testament include Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch, 1 Maccabees, and 2 Maccabees. But what makes a book deuterocanonical? How did these books become part of
In this new episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma sits down with friend, confirmation sponsor, and fellow theologian Dr. Michael Dauphinais. From a range of emotions to serious and sincere conversation, the t
Many people today speak of the "Big Bang Theory" as being opposed to belief in God. However, they this is an uninformed thing to say. Ironically, the theory was opposed for decades by scientists because of its theistic i
In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. Bergsma is joined by his good friend Joan Watson to talk about pilgrimages, prayer, and the impact of women in the Bible. Joan talks about her new book, Making a Pilgrimage, e
The terms “deuterocanonical,” “apocryphal,” and “pseudepigraphal” get thrown around frequently in theological debates—especially amongst Catholics and Protestants. So what do they actually mean? In this seventh episode o
In this sixth episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. Bergsma sits down with fellow colleague at Franciscan University, Dr. Michael Sirilla. Dr. Sirilla shares his story of his reversion and rediscovery of Jesus Christ. Fro
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