In this episode of the Simply Biblical Podcast, we explore the beliefs and history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism). Who was Joseph Smith? What is the Book of Mormon? How do LDS beliefs about God, Jesus, Scripture, and salvation compare with historic Christianity? We'll examine both the similarities and the significant differences, discuss common misconceptions, and offer practical, Christ-centered ways to have respectful conversations with Latter-day Saints.

In this episode of Simply Biblical, we explore the origins and core beliefs of Islam, examining what Muslims believe about Allah, the Qur'an, Muhammad, and Jesus. We also compare the teachings of Islam and Christianity, discuss where they overlap and where they fundamentally differ, and consider how Christians can engage in thoughtful, respectful conversations with Muslims while remaining grounded in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Judaism is the foundation from which Christianity grew, yet the two faiths have taken very different paths. In this episode, we unpack the history of Judaism, its core beliefs, the major similarities and differences with Christianity.

Join us this week as we discuss Biblical Hope! How does it differ from hope apart from Christ? How is our hope found in Jesus rather than our life circumstances? This important topic is vital to live successful, productive, and joyful lives in God's created world.

In this episode, we explore Jesus' statement, "I am the true vine," from John 15. What does it mean to abide in Christ? How does fruitfulness grow from our relationship with Him?

In this discussion, we explore Jesus' statement, "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6) in its full context. Far more than a verse about getting to heaven, Jesus comforts His troubled disciples by revealing the ultimate hope of believers: dwelling with God in covenant relationship.

In this episode, we explore Jesus’ fifth metaphorical “I Am” statement in the Gospel of John: “I am the resurrection and the life” from John 11. Through the raising of Lazarus, John presents the climactic sign of Jesus’ ministry - revealing His authority not only over sickness and suffering, but over death itself.

In this episode we explore Jesus’ words, “I am the door” and “I am the good shepherd” in John 10. We trace these images back through the Old Testament, from Psalm 23 and Ezekiel 34 to Eden, Passover, and the Exodus, showing how Jesus presents Himself as both the true Shepherd of God’s people and the only way into salvation and life.

What did Jesus really mean when He said, “I am the light of the world”? In this episode, we examine the rich Old Testament background of the Feast of Tabernacles and how it frames this bold claim. Tracing the theme of light and darkness throughout John’s Gospel, we explore how Jesus reveals truth, exposes darkness, and calls people to step into the light.

In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning behind Jesus’ statement, “I am the bread of life” in Gospel of John 6. From the feeding of the 5,000 to walking on water, John builds a powerful narrative that points to who Jesus truly is - but the crowd only sees what He can give them. As the people look back to the manna in Book of Exodus, Jesus challenges their understanding and reveals something greater: He Himself is the true bread from heaven. Not just a provider of physical needs, but the source of eternal life.