We unpack how Paul confronts division, sexual immorality, misuse of spiritual gifts, and challenges to his authority. These letters reveal why Paul insists that true wisdom looks like a crucified Messiah and that love, not gifting or status, is the mark of a faithful church.

In this episode, we explore Paul’s correspondence with the church in Thessalonica - a young, diverse congregation facing persecution, confusion, and questions about the return of Christ. We trace Paul’s forced departure, his pastoral concern from afar, and Timothy’s crucial role in encouraging the church.

This episode launches our new series, Before You Read, where we explore the historical and cultural context behind the New Testament letters. We begin with Galatians, likely Paul’s earliest letter, written to churches facing pressure to add the Mosaic Law to faith in Christ. By examining the geography, culture, and crisis in Galatia, we set the stage for reading the letter as its first hearers would have understood it.

If a believer from the early Church stepped into modern American Christianity, what would leave them surprised? In this episode, we explore the cultural and spiritual contrasts between the first-century Church and modern faith practices.

Jesus didn’t choose the Passover by accident. In this episode, we explore how the history, symbols, and hopes of Passover shape the meaning of the Lord’s Supper. From the unleavened bread and the cup of redemption to Israel’s story of deliverance and eschatological hope, we’ll see how Jesus re-centers the meal on himself, and why that still matters for the church today.

After tracing the Passover through Exodus and Israel’s history, this episode turns to the New Testament to ask how Jesus fulfills it. Focusing on the Gospel of John, we explore how Jesus is presented as the Passover Lamb, not through the meal, but through the cross, and how his death brings both deliverance and the removal of sin once and for all.

In this episode of the Simply Biblical Podcast, we continue our Passover series by exploring how Passover moved forward from a single night in Egypt to a defining celebration in Israel’s history. We discuss why Passover became the foundation of Israel’s religious calendar, how it shaped their identity, and how it functioned as a recurring call to remembrance, repentance, and renewal throughout the Old Testament.

In this episode, we revisit Exodus 12 and challenge what we think we know about Passover. Was God merely “skipping over” Israelite homes or actively covering and protecting them? By exploring a Hebrew word, its rare biblical uses, and how ancient Jewish translators understood it, we uncover a powerful picture of Yahweh.

Jonathan and Nick walk through the ten plagues of Egypt and discuss how God used them to confront Pharaoh and reveal His power over Egypt’s gods. They explore why Pharaoh’s heart was hardened and how the plagues ultimately led to Israel’s freedom. A clear and simple look at one of Scripture’s most dramatic moments.

Jonathan and Nick sit down with special guest Cam Riegel to talk about what biblical leadership really looks like. We cover the character traits of godly leaders, how Scripture shapes our approach to leading, and why Christ-like humility matters in every area of life. A practical and encouraging conversation for anyone wanting to grow as a faithful leader.