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...
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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...
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...
First Annual Naked Bible Conference: Dallas, TX
It’s on! After months of hinting that our first Naked Bible Conference was going to happen, I’m thrilled to announce the details. The conference will be a day-long event in Dallas, TX on August 18, 2018. Truth be told, the site went live while we were in...
Thoughts on the Year 70 Israel Tour
As many of you know, I just returned from a trip to Israel. The trip was created and conducted by Lipkin Tours. Along with Derek and Sharon Gilbert, I was a host on the tour. This allowed me to comment on certain sites and content points along the tour as we were led...
What is the Bible’s Big Story? Part 5
This is Part 5 of a guest series by Dr. Ronn Johnson. I’m planning on posting some thoughts of my own on his series (thus far) in the near future. I think Ronn’s presentation of the way the notion of substitution is put forth in evangelicalism is on...
Mike Interviewed on Bible Gateway About the 60 Second Scholar “Brief Insights” Series
Yesterday Zondervan’s launch of my 60 Second Scholar three-book series became official (the books are now shipping). I was interviewed on the well-known Bible Gateway site about the series. Have a look and please tell people about the books! I also got my first...
FringePop321 Video Channel Launch!
If you’re a subscriber to my newsletter, you know that we’ve been working on a new YouTube Channel for almost a year. I saw “we” because my non-profit ministry (MIQLAT) is partnering with AllAboutGod.com in this effort. The show (and channel)...
New 60 Second Scholar “Brief Insights” Series Ships Today
Zondervan’s re-publication of my 60 Second Scholars series officially launches today! I hope that you’ll all order copies for yourself and friends. The books can be ordered via Amazon and chain bookstores like Barnes and Noble. If you order on Amazon,...
What is the Bible’s Big Story? Part 4
This post is a continuation of Parts 1, 2, and 3 by Dr. Ronn Johnson. Dr. Johnson recommends listening to some of the Leviticus podcasts at one point, and that’s good advice (see the episodes on Lev 4 and 5). For those who might remember the series on Leviticus,...
How To Argue From the Biblical Text for a Local-Regional Flood Instead of a Global Flood
I’ve gotten this question before in podcast Q & A, but I was reminded of it today when someone posted this article on Facebook, aimed at “flood geology”: Twenty-One Reasons Noah’s Worldwide Flood Never Happened. It’s by a retired geology...
Peter Gurry of Evangelical Textual Criticism Blog Reviews “Fragments of Truth” Film
I recommend reading Peter's even-handed review of "Fragments of Truth," created by Faithlife Films. I've posted the trailer before, but here it is again. The visual quality is very high and, as Peter notes, it's filled with many scholars whose expertise in New...
Mike’s Interview on the Exegetical Tools Podcast
Those who follow this blog and the Naked Bible Podcast might find the Exegetical Tools podcast worth your time. I was recently interviewed for that podcast. Enjoy!
Mike Interviewed on the “Are You Real?” Podcast
The interview with Jon Fuller for his “Are You Real?” podcast was posted on Feb 18. I had forgotten to blog it, but was reminded of it today by an email from someone who really liked this particular interview. And so here it is!
Free Video Course on New Testament Textual Criticism
The New Testament Textual Criticism blog posted this link to Dan Wallace’s course on the basics of New Testament textual criticism. It was created under the auspices of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM), Dan Wallace’s...