Send us a text Join us on this podcast as we unpack the book of 2 Corinthians — exploring the authorship of the apostle Paul the Apostle, the historical date and place of writing (mid-50s A.D., Macedonia) and the rich, practical meaning of this powerful letter. We dig into how Paul wrote to the church in Corinth (and the surrounding region of Achaia) to address ministry, suffering, reconciliation, Christian giving, and the new covenant. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, disciple, or s...
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Send us a text Join us on this podcast as we unpack the book of 2 Corinthians — exploring the authorship of the apostle Paul the Apostle, the historical date and place of writing (mid-50s A.D., Macedonia) and the rich, practical meaning of this powerful letter. We dig into how Paul wrote to the church in Corinth (and the surrounding region of Achaia) to address ministry, suffering, reconciliation, Christian giving, and the new covenant. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, disciple, or s...
Send us a text Join us on this podcast as we unpack the book of 2 Corinthians — exploring the authorship of the apostle Paul the Apostle, the historical date and place of writing (mid-50s A.D., Macedonia) and the rich, practical meaning of this powerful letter. We dig into how Paul wrote to the church in Corinth (and the surrounding region of Achaia) to address ministry, suffering, reconciliation, Christian giving, and the new covenant. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, disciple, or s...
Send us a text Dive deep into one of the most compelling letters of the New Testament: the Apostle Paul the Apostle’s first epistle to the church in Corinth. In this episode of Modern Mind, Ancient Book, we unpack the who, when and why of 1 Corinthians — how and why this letter came into being around AD 53-55 from Paul’s base in Ephesus. You’ll discover: The authorship question: Why Paul’s authorship is widely accepted and what the implications are for faith and theology. The hi...
Send us a text In this episode, we explore the background and composition of 2 Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul’s second letter to the believers in Thessalonica. We discuss its authorship, examining internal and external evidence for Pauline origin; its place and date of composition, most likely written from Corinth around A.D. 50–52, shortly after 1 Thessalonians; and its purpose, offering correction, encouragement, and clarification about the return of Christ. Listeners will discover how thi...
Send us a text For centuries, Paul has been misunderstood as a man who rejected Judaism to start a new religion. But was that really his message? In this episode, we explore Paul’s true identity as a faithful Jew who followed Yeshua (Jesus) not in spite of his Jewish faith, but because of it. Join us as we uncover the historical, cultural, and scriptural context that reveals how Paul’s writings uphold the Torah’s purpose and the covenant promises of Israel. This conversation invites both Je...
Send us a text Why do some followers of Yeshua (Jesus) celebrate God’s appointed feasts while others don’t? In this episode, we unpack the heart behind keeping the biblical feasts—not as a means of salvation, but as a response of love and identity. Discover how grace and Torah work together, why these celebrations still matter, and why honoring God’s commands isn’t about religious coercion but personal devotion. If you’ve ever wondered why Christians claim a Jewish Messiah but ignore His Jewi...
Send us a text In this episode, we take a scholarly deep dive into 1 Thessalonians — exploring the who, where, when, and why behind the letter. We begin with the authorship question: what evidence supports Paul (or a Pauline circle) as the writer? Next, we examine the place of composition (was it Corinth, Athens, or elsewhere?) and the historical and cultural context of the Thessalonian church. Finally, we consider the purpose and themes of the letter: eschatology, encouragement, and living h...
Send us a text For centuries, Christianity has often been separated from the very faith and culture of its Jewish Messiah. But what happens when we strip the Gospel from its Jewish roots? In this episode, we uncover how misunderstanding Torah, covenant, and the context of Israel can lead to a distorted view of grace and salvation. Join us as we explore why Yeshua (Jesus) cannot be truly understood apart from His Jewish identity, why the apostles never abandoned Torah, and how recovering the...
Send us a text For centuries, many have believed that grace and Torah stand opposed — that the “Law” was replaced by “grace.” But what if that’s not true? What if the same divine heart that gave the Torah also extended grace from the very beginning? In this episode, we explore how Yeshua (Jesus) embodied both Torah and grace, and why understanding this unity can bridge the gap between Judaism and Christianity. Join us as we uncover the historical, linguistic, and spiritual roots of this misun...
Send us a text Why do Christians claim to follow a Jewish Rabbi—Yeshua (Jesus)—yet reject the very faith He practiced? In this episode, we explore the tension between devotion and distortion: was early Christianity ever meant to separate from its Jewish roots? We unpack the term “Judaizer,” often used negatively in church history, and ask whether true devotion to the Jewish Messiah means returning to the covenant, commandments, and context of Israel’s faith. Join us as we trace the first-ce...
Send us a text In this episode, we explore the Book of Galatians—one of the Apostle Paul’s most passionate letters. Written to the early churches in Galatia, this epistle confronts questions of faith, freedom, and the true Gospel. We’ll look at who wrote Galatians, when and where it was written, and why it still matters today. Discover the historical background of Paul’s authorship, the cultural setting of the first-century Galatian believers, and how this short but powerful letter continues ...
Send us a text The letter of James is one of the earliest writings of the New Testament — a raw and urgent call to live out genuine faith. Written by James, the brother of Jesus and a respected leader of the Jerusalem church, this epistle reflects the heart of a Jewish man devoted to the temple, prayer, and the Scriptures. Set against the backdrop of first-century Judea under Roman occupation, James wrote to Jewish believers scattered across the ancient world. These were people wrestling with...
Send us a text Most sermons begin in Matthew or in the Gospels, but few ever pause to explore the watershed centuries between Malachi and the first writings of the New Testament such as Galatians. This mysterious era — the Intertestamental Period — is packed with transformation: Greek rulers, Hellenistic culture, political power struggles, the growth of synagogues, the translation of Scripture into Greek (the Septuagint), and rising Messianic expectation. In this episode, we expose tru...
Send us a text What happened in the gap between Malachi—the last prophet of the Old Testament—and the writing of Galatians in the New Testament? For about four hundred years, Scripture falls silent. Empires rose and fell. Judaism changed. Messianic expectation grew. In this episode, we explore the Intertestamental Period—why God seemed to stop speaking, how the culture, religion, and politics prepared the stage for the arrival of Jesus, and what that silence teaches us today. You’ll hear abou...
Send us a text In our last episode, we heard how God transformed the life of a poor farmer into a zealous preacher of the Gospel. But that was only the beginning. In this episode, we follow his remarkable lifelong journey of faith—decades of preaching, pastoring, and serving the church with unwavering devotion. Through seasons of hardship, sacrifice, and perseverance, he never turned back. His story is not only about a miraculous encounter with Jesus but about a lifetime of faithfulness, obed...
Send us a text Charles Shorter grew up as a poor farmer, with little hope and even less opportunity. But one life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ transformed everything. Today, he is a pastor with a burning passion to preach the Gospel—giving up his former life to follow the call of God. In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring story of how God can take the least likely person and raise them up to change lives for eternity. From the fields of poverty to the pulpit of faith, this is a t...
Send us a text Discover the powerful, true story of a former Chinese communist who encountered Jesus Christ in a supernatural, life-changing way. Raised under the strict atheism of the Chinese Communist Party, this man had never heard the name of Jesus—until one divine encounter altered his eternal destiny. In this episode, hear how a vivid dream to come to America, a miraculous healing faith, and a series of divine appointments led him out of darkness and into the light of faith in Jesus. Hi...
Send us a text Discover the powerful, true story of a former Chinese communist who encountered Jesus Christ in a supernatural, life-changing way. Raised under the strict atheism of the Chinese Communist Party, this man had never heard the name of Jesus—until one divine encounter altered his eternal destiny. In this episode, hear how a vivid dream to come to America, a miraculous healing faith, and a series of divine appointments led him out of darkness and into the light of faith in Jesus. Hi...
Send us a text In this powerful and emotional testimony, a Jewish man shares how he journeyed through Buddhism and Conservative Judaism in search of truth—until he encountered Jesus the Messiah in a miraculous and supernatural way. Raised with tradition but left spiritually unfulfilled, he sought peace and purpose through meditation, Torah study, and religious identity. But everything changed when he had a life-altering vision of Yeshua (Jesus), followed by a personal encounter that shattered...
Send us a text What happens when a man born into Buddhism and raised in Conservative Judaism has a supernatural encounter with Jesus? In this jaw-dropping true story, a Jewish man shares how his spiritual search across Eastern philosophy, Jewish tradition, and ancestral religion unexpectedly led him to the feet of Yeshua—Jesus the Messiah. After years of seeking truth in temples, Torah, and tradition, he experienced a divine vision, miraculous healing, and overwhelming peace that only came th...
Send us a text The Book of Malachi closes the Old Testament with a bold and urgent plea: Return to Me, says the Lord. In a time of spiritual apathy and religious routine, God speaks through Malachi to call His people back to covenant loyalty, sincere worship, and the hope of the coming Messiah. This episode explores the deep questions Malachi raises—about justice, tithing, marriage, and the Day of the Lord—and why his message still calls us to examine our hearts today.
Send us a text Join us on this podcast as we unpack the book of 2 Corinthians — exploring the authorship of the apostle Paul the Apostle, the historical date and place of writing (mid-50s A.D., Macedonia) and the rich, practical meaning of this powerful letter. We dig into how Paul wrote to the church in Corinth (and the surrounding region of Achaia) to address ministry, suffering, reconciliation, Christian giving, and the new covenant. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, disciple, or s...
