Episodes

  • The Surprising Truth Behind "Love Thy Neighbor"
    Mar 17 2026

    Jesus' most famous commandment might be to "love thy neighbour" - but what exactly does "love" mean, and how do you love your neighbour? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about the different meanings of love in the New Testament, and how that informs our understanding of Jesus' teachings.

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    34 mins
  • Did Jesus Invent Charity?
    Mar 10 2026

    Bart's newest book, Love Thy Stranger, will be released on March 24th - but really, how much can you say about Jesus' impact on the moral conscience of the west? As it turns out, quite a lot - and this week, we'll be getting into exactly what you can expect to read.

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    42 mins
  • Did Jesus Invent Modern Morality? Exploring Ancient Ethics
    Mar 3 2026

    The difference between right and wrong and how to live a good life has been a matter of debate for millennia. In the ancient world, different schools of philosophers subscribed to different theories - but were these discussions something that Jesus would have been aware of? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss ethics in Jesus' time.

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    55 mins
  • Love Thy Stranger: The Radical Origins of Western Compassion
    Feb 24 2026

    What did it mean to be a good person in the ancient world, and what did ancient cultures say about how we should treat one another? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss Jesus' teachings, the cultural norms of his time, and how early Christians changed his message.

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    36 mins
  • The Surprising Reason Luke Removed Atonement from His Gospel
    Feb 17 2026

    The writer of Luke's gospel drew heavily on the gospel of Mark - but was very careful to remove any idea of atonement - the concept that Jesus died in the place of others. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss why he did that, and what purpose he thought Jesus' death served instead.

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    41 mins
  • Were Peter & Paul Really Martyred? History vs. Legend
    Feb 10 2026

    It's well-known Christian tradition that the apostles Peter and Paul were both crucified as a result of their Christian faith, but what does history have to say about those legends? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about the texts behind the tradition, and what we know about the execution of early Christian leaders.

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    48 mins
  • Are We Missing a Gospel? Unpacking the Q Source Debate
    Feb 3 2026

    Q is a hypothetical source for the gospels of Matthew and Luke - but did it exist, and if it did, why are there no fragments of it? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to answer YOUR questions about Q.

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    35 mins
  • Lost Verses? The Biggest Changes Made to the Gospel of Luke
    Jan 27 2026

    The original manuscript of the gospel of Luke may have looked entirely different from the one you might be familiar with - to start with, it might have lacked the first two chapters entirely. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss what was added - or removed - and why.

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    45 mins