Do you ever struggle with prayer? Or with your relationship with the Lord? Well, then you’re going to really appreciate today’s episode. Scott DeGroff joins JC Schroeder to talk about how to pray as well as the upcoming North American Week of Prayer. You are really going to love Scott’s love, heart, and passion for the Lord and the church.

There are a lot of resources to help learn how to study the Bible. But which ones? In this episode JC Schroeder discusses his favorite books, from entry level to more detailed resources. He ways their pros and cons as well as some honorable mentions.

The world of the New Testament, its values and structures shape the message of the New Testament. In this episode JC Schroeder discusses three cultural values in the Greco-Roman world that shapes the New Testament. God uses, reframes, and infuses these concepts with the gospel. By understanding the world of the New Testament better we better see the beauty of God’s actions and message.

Are you frustrated by or confused about who the Pharisees or Sadducees were? You’re not alone! JC Schroeder walks though how these different groups within first century Judaism shared a lot of core beliefs, but they also diverge in some significant ways. This episode looks at how these groups help us better understand Jesus and the Gospels.

What’s going on in-between the Old and New Testaments? A whole lot! The events and culture of Second Temple Judaism richly shape the world that the New Testament enters. In this episode JC Schroeder looks at how these factors enhance our understanding of the message of the Bible.

How do we keep a heart in tune with the Lord? How do we keep our obedience from becoming a “to-do” list? In this episode JC Schroeder looks at the example of King Josiah’s tender heart and gives some actionable steps to foster an obedient heart.

Most Christians know the Bible was originally written in Hebrew and Greek. But many feel that actually learning these languages is impossible or only for the select few. Dr. Catherine McDowell joins JC Schroeder to talk about her new book The Rewards of Learning Greek and Hebrew and argues that you can and should learn the biblical languages. They also talk about some of the strategies and resources to do so as well as the spiritual help it can bring.

Special Christmas episode!

JC Schroeder talks about how during the Christmas season we can reflect on Christ's humility.

Dr. Nijay K. Gupta joins JC Schroeder to talk about his book A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Studies: Understanding Key Debates. They talk about different views on hermeneutics, Paul’s theology, and how to listen to both sides of a debate. Dr. Gupta gives great insight into different ways of reading the Bible and how to best understand those positions.

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