Ascending Podcast

Dr. Jonathan Lunde is a theologian and professor.

"Why do we suffer?" This is the perennial question of the human experience, tackled repeatedly in various ways from generation to generation. One of the most permanent and unchanging answers to this question comes from the Christian Bible.

Dr. Lunde covers topics such as the purpose of human suffering, how Jesus is a role model, what it means to be a living martyr, why God doesn't just save us all now, how we can see Yahweh's benevolence amidst suffering, and more!

Dr. Carmen Imes is a professor, writer, and biblical scholar.

The biblical Old Testament, one of the oldest surviving texts in human history, is a difficult book to understand. As it tackles difficult topics such as gender and slavery, there is no wonder there are such divisive views on the book.

Dr. Imes covers topics such as whether the bible allows slavery, if God's character changes between testaments, how Jesus is often misunderstood, if Christians can get tattoos, Friedrich Nietzsche's opinion of the Bible, and more!