Can true peace exist in a world divided by conflict, extremist ideologies, and identity crises? In this deep-dive conversation, hosts John Moore and Brian Ketchem are joined by Sandro Jadon, an Arab-Christian living in…
Episode page →This episode of Bible Passages Podcast explores the traditional "Christmas Nativity" scene, questioning its historical, cultural, and geographical accuracy. We examine common misconceptions surrounding the "Nativity…
Episode page →In the season 1 finale, John and Brian travel to the ancient city of Corinth. Perhaps no book in the New Testament draws upon cultural imagery more than 1 and 2 Corinthians. There is a lot to see and do in this city,…
Show Notes →Are all Cretans Liars? How would you know if one told you? In this episode, John and Brian explore the island of Crete. This mythological home of the Minotaur is now a popular tourist destination. John tells stories of…
Show Notes →Although only mentioned briefly in the Bible, the island of Rhodes punches above its weight when it comes to ancient connections. Once home to a colossal statue, Rhodes was a place of political wheeling and dealing.…
Show Notes →Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. It is strategically located between Europe and the Near East. John and Brian discuss this disputed island, covering both ancient and modern history. What is the…
Show Notes →In part 2 of our discussion on Ephesus, John and Brian walk you through the bible text and the streets of Ephesus as we uncover connections that can be made between this ancient city and our modern context. Did they…
Show Notes →In this episode, John and Brian explore the ancient city of Ephesus! One of Brian's favorite places, Ephesus, is second only to Jerusalem in terms of its importance for the early church. The site is enormous and is very…
Show Notes →On this episode John and Brian travel to the modern city of Thessaloniki. There they explore ancient ruins in a modern city. There is great food and an extremely important inscription that verifies an interesting…
Show Notes →In this episode, John and Brian explore the ancient city of Philippi, a key site in early Christian history! Philippi was the location of Lydia's conversion and Paul's miraculous escape from prison with Silas. Discover…
Show Notes →John and Brian continue their discussion of Athens by exploring the famous Mars Hill. Was Paul really taken there? Who are the Stoics and the Epicureans? All of these questions are answered, as well as more, in this…
Show Notes →John and Brian go to Athens! An important city in world history and church history, Athens is a place of culture, archaeology, and, of course, the site of Paul Sermon in Acts 17. Join us as we discover what we can learn…
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