John the Baptist was not just a prophet and religious firebrand; he was also a political revolutionary, according to the Bible. He took on the Roman client King Herod Antipas and called for more equality while challenging the status quo, immoral behaviour, and hypocritical religious leaders.

However, what was his relationship and connection to Jesus Christ? Was he merely the forerunner, or was he a direct competitor who had to die, with his severed head served on a silver platter, in preparation for the imminent Kingdom of God?

Returning Putschcast guest Garry Stevens from the History in the Bible podcast explains why John the Baptist is such a divisive figure. As always, he explains what the Bible actually says and whether there is any non-spiritual evidence for the "Dippers'" end-of-the-world preachings.

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