Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible Scholars
The Bible and Theology Matters Podcast is a conversation with Biblical Scholars about all things Bible and Theology, including: challenging issues of Bible interpretation, important theological topics, essential Hermeneutical principles, Bible backgrounds and customs, Biblical ethics and worldview, apologetics, biblical archaeology, and much more. Dr. Paul D. Weaver, Professor and Biblical Scholar at Dallas Theological Seminary is the host.
Episodes
February 19, 2026 โข 67 mins
What is a logical fallacy? What is a sound argument? And, why does it matter for Christians today? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver is joined by the co-authors of Talking About World Views: A Conversational Introduction to Thinking Philosophically for a powerful discussion on logic, logical fallacies, and sound reasoning in a confused culture.
Featuring:
-Michael Jones โ Professor of Philosop...
Featuring:
-Michael Jones โ Professor of Philosop...
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February 12, 2026 โข 28 mins
๐ Is the New Testament Trustworthy? | Reliability, Archaeology & the Resurrection (Part 2)
Is the New Testament historically reliable? Can we trust the Gospels as accurate records of Jesusโ life, death, and resurrection? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver continues his in-depth conversation with Dr. Benjamin Shaw, author of Trustworthy: 13 Arguments for the Reliability of the New...
Is the New Testament historically reliable? Can we trust the Gospels as accurate records of Jesusโ life, death, and resurrection? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver continues his in-depth conversation with Dr. Benjamin Shaw, author of Trustworthy: 13 Arguments for the Reliability of the New...
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February 5, 2026 โข 40 mins
Can the New Testament really be trusted? Was it written too late, copied too often, or shaped by biased authors? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver is joined by Dr. Benjamin Shaw, author of Trustworthy: 13 Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament, to examine the historical evidence supporting the trustworthiness of the New Testament.
This conversation explores:
-Manuscript evidence an...
This conversation explores:
-Manuscript evidence an...
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January 9, 2026 โข 14 mins
Is Homosexuality Normal? In this episode of Bible and Theology Matters, host Paul Weaver sits down with Dr. Rosaria Butterfield to discuss the first lie addressed in her book Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age: โHomosexuality is Normal.โ Drawing from her background as a former tenured professor of English and Womenโs Studies, a scholar of critical theory and queer theory, and a former LGBTQ activist, Dr. Butterfield explains why t...
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January 2, 2026 โข 1 min
๐ Can archaeology Prove the Bible is Historically Reliable?
In this announcement, Dr. Weaver, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, invites you to join a brand-new, FREE 14-week course on Biblical Archaeology, beginning Wednesday, January 14th at 6:45 PM. This course explores some of the most compelling discoveries from biblical archaeologyโincluding real artifacts, ancient inscriptions, and historical sitesโthat affirm the his...
In this announcement, Dr. Weaver, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, invites you to join a brand-new, FREE 14-week course on Biblical Archaeology, beginning Wednesday, January 14th at 6:45 PM. This course explores some of the most compelling discoveries from biblical archaeologyโincluding real artifacts, ancient inscriptions, and historical sitesโthat affirm the his...
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December 24, 2025 โข 27 mins
Is the Christmas story based on blind faithโor solid historical evidence? In this special Christmas episode of Bible and Theology Matters, Paul Weaver explores how biblical archaeology directly affirms the historicity of the Christmas story. From ancient Babylonian ration tablets to the massive stone architecture of Herod the Great, archaeology confirms the people, places, and political realities described in the Gospels.
๐ In this...
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December 11, 2025 โข 46 mins
Why does biblical prophecy matterโand what does Scripture really teach about the end times? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver is joined by Jeff Kinley and Todd Hampsonโthe Prophecy Prosโto discuss why eschatology matters today more than ever. Jeff and Todd have authored and contributed to more than a dozen books on biblical prophecy and are co-hosts of the popular Prophecy Pros Podc...
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December 4, 2025 โข 30 mins
What are the core doctrines Christians must never compromiseโand why are they under attack today? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. David Geisler, son of the late Dr. Norman Geisler, to discuss the newly expanded edition of Conviction Without Compromise by Dr. Norman Geisler and Ron Rhodes.
Together they explore:
โ The 15 essential doctrines that define historic Christian orthod...
Together they explore:
โ The 15 essential doctrines that define historic Christian orthod...
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November 20, 2025 โข 73 mins
What happens when Christians lose confidence in the truthfulness of Scripture?
In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. Richard Howe, Provost of Southern Evangelical Seminary, to discuss one of the most foundational doctrines of the Christian faithโBiblical Inerrancy.
Together they explore:
๐ What inerrancy means and why it matters
๐ Historical roots of inerrancyโfrom the Church Father...
In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. Richard Howe, Provost of Southern Evangelical Seminary, to discuss one of the most foundational doctrines of the Christian faithโBiblical Inerrancy.
Together they explore:
๐ What inerrancy means and why it matters
๐ Historical roots of inerrancyโfrom the Church Father...
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November 13, 2025 โข 61 mins
Did you know that at one time every U.S. college and university president was a member of the clergy? Today, thereโs a 23-to-1 ratio of professors unfavorable to Christian beliefs on college campuses. What happened? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. Corey Miller, President and CEO of Ratio Christi and author of The Progressive Miseducation of America: Confronting the ...
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November 6, 2025 โข 47 mins
What does the Bible really teach about demons, spiritual warfare, and possession? Can a Christian be demon-possessed? How should believers engage in spiritual battle? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver continues his conversation with Dr. John Gilhooly, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Cedarville University and author of 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare.
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October 30, 2025 โข 60 mins
Are angels real? Do demons exist? Do Christians have guardian angels? And what role do these spiritual beings play in Godโs plan?
In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. John Gilhooly, author of 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare. Together, they explore what Scripture really teaches about angels and demonsโand why it matters!
Join us as we discuss:
-What the Bible...
In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. John Gilhooly, author of 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare. Together, they explore what Scripture really teaches about angels and demonsโand why it matters!
Join us as we discuss:
-What the Bible...
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October 16, 2025 โข 46 mins
Should believers speak in tongues today? Is the Book of Acts prescriptive for Christiansโor simply descriptive of what happened in the first century? And how do modern Charismatic and Pentecostal practices compare to the biblical gift of tongues? In this in-depth episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver (Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary and Professor of Bible & The...
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October 9, 2025 โข 33 mins
Are signs and wonders for today? ๐ค In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, host Dr. Paul D. Weaver tackles this hot-button issue by asking a more fundamental question: What were signs for in the Bible? Drawing from his personal experiences in charismatic and Pentecostal churches, Paul shares his journey of evaluating these practices against the ultimate authorityโScripture. He then breaks down his essen...
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October 2, 2025 โข 36 mins
Should Bible translations use gender-inclusive language? Are paraphrases like The Message dangerousโor can they be helpful? And are so-called โliteralโ translations really more faithful to Godโs Word? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver continues his conversation with Dr. Mark StraussโNew Testament scholar, Bible translation expert, and author of 40 Questions About Bible Translation (Kregel Ac...
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September 25, 2025 โข 59 mins
In this conversation, Dr. Mark Strauss discusses his journey into Bible translation, the evolution of the NIV over the years, and the current state of Bible translation. He shares insights into the translation process, the philosophy behind different translation approaches, and the significance of understanding ancient idioms. The discussion also touches on the historical context of the King James Version and its relevance today. I...
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September 18, 2025 โข 60 mins
Dr. Greg Allison returns to the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to continue his discussion on the fundamental theological differences between the Roman Catholic Church and evangelical Christianity.
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September 15, 2025 โข 64 mins
Join Dr. Greg Allison as he discusses fundamental theological differences between the Roman Catholic Church and evangelical Christianity. The discussion covers topics such as salvation and authority, specifically addressing "sola scriptura" and "sola fide." Key distinctions are also made regarding the role of Mary, sacraments, and other areas where "theology" diverges.
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September 4, 2025 โข 45 mins
In this episode, Dr. David Alan Black, in a comprehensive discussion about the authorship of the book of Hebrews, explores both internal and external evidence that supports Pauline authorship. Dr. Black shares his journey into New Testament studies, the historical context of authorship debates, and the significance of early church fathers in affirming Paul's authorship. The conversation emphasizes the importance of examining Greek ...
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August 31, 2025 โข 31 mins
In this episode, Dr. Weaver explores significant archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem that affirm the historicity and reliability of the Gospels. He discusses the Pool of Siloam, the Pool of Bethesda, the Ossuary of Caiaphas, the Pilate Stone, and the Heel Bone of Yehohanan, connecting these findings to the life and ministry of Jesus. Each discovery serves as a testament to the accuracy of biblical accounts and the real historic...
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