Some of you know that I host a second podcast dedicated to reviewing fringe and paranormal topics using peer-reviewed literature. It's called PEERANORMAL. I have four co-hosts. We occasionally invite field experts depending on the topic. We're 16 episodes into...
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Update on the First Century Manuscript of the Gospel of Mark: It’s Not First Century
Several years ago Dan Wallace mentioned in a debate with Bart Ehrman that a possible first-century papryus of Mark had been found. That papyrus became known as "first century Mark" in the popular arena. Finally, there's been a definitive update on what this manuscript...
DARPA and Transhumanism
Just in case you haven't had anything creep you out lately. Here you go: Resident Evil? DARPA Unveils Genetic "Tuning" To Fight Chemical, Radiation Attacks Of course. This would never lead to anything else.
A Key Resource for the Intersection of Ancient Judaism and Christianity
I'm speaking here of the 3-volume Commentary on the New Testament from the Talmud and Midrash (3 vols.), by Hermann L. Strack and Paul Billerbeck. It is frequently referenced by scholarly New Testament commentaries (especially those on the four gospels). To this...
Frank Viola’s New Book, Insurgence
Some of you may know the name Frank Viola. Frank has published several best-selling books in the wider Christian world. He spent a lot of time reading through and blogging about (very favorably) my own book, The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of...
Did NASA Announce It Has Found Life on Mars or Outer Space?
Short answer: No. But to read the click-bait headlines circulating on the internet in the last couple of days, you'd think so. All you need to do is read NASA's own announcement -- just the first paragraph: NASA’s Curiosity rover has found new evidence preserved in...
PEERANORMAL Episode 15: Quantum Physics and Metaphysics: Part 1
This episode launches a series on quantum mechanics and its presumed relationship to metaphysical ideas, religion, theology, and the paranormal. During the series we’ll be joined by Dr. Rob (“Putty”) Putman, who holds a PhD in theoretical quantum physics, but now...
Naked Bible Conference Speaker and Topic Profile #5
The first four profiles and topics for the upcoming Naked Bible Conference (Dallas, August 18) were: Dr. Bill Arnold: "Israel in, among, or against Its Neighbors? A Singular Israel in a Pluralistic World" Dr. Archie Wright: "The Reception of the Satan Tradition in...
Naked Bible Conference Speaker and Topic Profile #4
Our fourth speaker and topic profile for the inaugural Naked Bible Conference in Dallas, TX on August 18 is Dr. William ("Rusty") Osborne. I've alluded to Dr. Osborne's work on the Naked Bible Podcast several times. His dissertation was on tree imagery and symbolism...
Have You Subscribed to FringePop321 Yet?
If not, you need to. Really. FringePop321 is a YouTube channel. I'm the host. Every week we release a new video of me trying to inject some sanity into a fringe topic -- paleobabble, fringe archaeology, ancient aliens, paranormal topics, etc. Just go to the channel...
Naked Bible Conference Speaker and Topic Profile #3
Over the last couple days I've profiled the topics of Dr. Bill Arnold (panbabylonianism) and Dr. Archie Wright (Satan in Second Temple literature and the NT). Today the focus is Dr. John Hilber, whose session is entitled, "Since When Is Literal Interpretation...
The PDF Handbook to my second novel, The Portent
Do you read my science fiction? Well those of you who read The Portent, the sequel to The Facade, know that The Portent ended with a riddle for readers. Part of the riddle and a clue was in the book, while part was in a companion handbook. The riddle was part of a...
Naked Bible Conference Speaker and Topic Profile #2
Our first speaker and topic profile for this summer's inaugural Naked Bible Conference focused on Dr. Bill Arnold. Our second speaker and topic profile takes a look at Dr. Archie Wright. Dr. Wright will be familiar to some who follow the podcast and follow me on...
Naked Bible Conference Speaker and Topic Profile #1
I'll be blogging a few thoughts on each speaker and topic for our upcoming (August 18) Naked Bible Conference. You can read the full abstract of each speaker and topic at the website. My thoughts here are just to give you all a heads up as to why I invited the speaker...
Does the Bible Teach Science? How the Bible’s Own Context Answers the Question
Here's the latest "infographic" video from Shaun. I think this audience will appreciate it a lot and find it useful for helping others to think through this issue. I've written (and commented in podcast episodes) that the Bible was not intended (by God) to teach...