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Anna and Peter Kapsner sit in conversation about the failures (and merits) of the church, biblical interpretation, what it means to be a disciple, and the changing shapes of modern Christianity betwee... more
FAQs about Before the Dawn:How many episodes does Before the Dawn have?The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.
February 24, 2026S.2 Ep.8 Will the Real Mary Magdalene Stand Up? - Part 2In part two of this series, Anna and Peter talk about how Mary was perceived in the life of the early church, how her influence was driven out in the time of St. Augustine, and whether her "Gospel" is legitimate....more58minPlay
February 17, 2026S.2 Ep.7 Will the Real Mary Magdalene Stand Up? - Part 1In part one of a two-part series, Peter and Anna explore the legend and reality of Mary Magdalene. Who was she? What role did she play in Scripture and what does she tell us about the place of women in the Bible...more55minPlay
February 10, 2026S.2 Ep.6 The Many "Sides" of GodIs it ever right to use a specific name for God in prayer? Anna and Peter discuss the many names for God in the biblical text and what they can teach us about God, faith and our ongoing relationship with Him. ...more1h 3minPlay
February 03, 2026S.2 Ep.5 Why Does the Bible Sometimes have Extra Books?Anna and Peter compare the Catholic and Protestant Bibles and what the heck is the deal with Maccabees?...more48minPlay
January 27, 2026S.2 Ep.4 A Father and SonAnna teaches through the story of Abraham and Isaac and makes parallels between God the Father and Jesus walking it out to the Cross. The communion between them changes the way we see the crucifixion event....more1h 12minPlay
January 20, 2026S.2 Ep.3 Better Call Paul - Part 3In this final episode on Paul, Peter and Anna go through some examples of Pauline teaching that have been significantly misunderstood....more47minPlay
January 13, 2026S.2 Ep.2 Better Call Paul - Part 2In Part Two of this series on Paul, Peter lays out the current landscape of how common evangelical interpretations of Paul have been heretical and under devastating critique in favor of a more faithful understanding of Paul's teachings....more58minPlay
January 06, 2026S.2 Ep.1 Better Call Paul - Part 1In Part One of a three-part series, Anna wonders what Paul has to do with anything in Scripture and what the basis is of his authority. Peter tries to answer while being terrified of a leering Snoopy figure....more1h 8minPlay
October 08, 2025S.1 Ep.7 The Hills You’ll Die OnPeter equates himself to the Pope and Anna (kinda sorta) changes her mind about church….maybe.Listen to our other podcast: Deeper Magic...more1h 5minPlay
September 23, 2025S.1 Ep.6 Greatest (Only?) CommandmentLoving God is more important that "right belief"....Anna and Peter discuss Deut. 6 and the possibility that this is the starting point and foundation of the Christian journey.Listen to our other podcast: Deeper Magic...more53minPlay
FAQs about Before the Dawn:How many episodes does Before the Dawn have?The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.