In the Season 1 finale of Written and Read, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder explore the 400 years between the Old and New Testaments known as the “Silent Years.” Discover how Daniel’s prophecies, the rise of Greece and Rome, the spread of the Greek language, the development of synagogues, and the emergence of the Pharisees and Sadducees all prepared the world for the coming of Jesus Christ.

In this episode on Written and Read, Dr. Robert C. Crowder continues the conversation about if contradictions in the Bible and what the critics have to say.

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Can the Bible be trusted when people claim it contains contradictions? In Part 1 of this important discussion, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder examine some of the most common accusations against Scripture and explain how many supposed contradictions are actually differences in perspective, emphasis, or historical detail. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding biblical harmony, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, and why careful study matters when reading God’s Word.

Why did God give us four Gospel accounts instead of just one? In this episode of Written and Read, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder explore the unique purpose and perspective of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Rather than contradicting one another, the four Gospels work together to provide a complete portrait of Jesus Christ. Discover how each Gospel writer emphasized different aspects of Christ’s ministry, why the differences matter, and how the four accounts strengthen the reliability of Scripture. This episode helps listeners better understand the harmony, depth, and divine inspiration of the Gospel records.

This episode explores the relationship between archaeology and the Bible. It examines several discoveries that illuminate the historical setting of Scripture while emphasizing that the authority of the Bible rests on divine inspiration rather than archaeological confirmation.

In this episode of Written and Read, we explore the relationship between archaeology and the Bible.

We look at key discoveries such as the Pilate Stone, the Tel Dan Stele, and the Cyrus Cylinder, and how they connect to people, places, and events described in Scripture. These findings help illuminate the historical setting of the Bible and show that it is rooted in real history.

At the same time, we clarify an important truth: while archaeology can support and illuminate the biblical record, the authority of Scripture comes from God Himself, not from human discovery.

In this special bonus episode of Written and Read, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder tackle one of the most practical questions Christians ask: “Which English Bible translation should I use?” Together they explore the major translation philosophies behind today’s most popular English Bibles, including Word-for-Word, Thought-for-Thought, and Paraphrase translations. The conversation examines the strengths and weaknesses of translations such as the KJV, NKJV, ESV, NASB, CSB, NIV, NLT, and others while offering pastoral guidance on choosing a faithful primary Bible for lifelong study, memorization, and spiritual growth. Dr. Crowder also explains why he strongly recommends reference Bibles over study Bibles and shares his personal approach to Bible translation use in preaching, teaching, and devotional life.

In this episode of Written and Read, we explore an important question about the historical foundation of the Christian faith: are there writers outside the Bible who mention Jesus?

We examine several ancient sources, including Josephus, Tacitus, and Pliny the Younger, and look at what they say about Jesus and the early Christian movement. These writers were not Christians, and in some cases were opposed to Christianity, yet they still confirm key details recorded in the New Testament.

This episode helps demonstrate that the life of Jesus is not only recorded in Scripture but is also grounded in real, verifiable history.

In this episode of Written and Read, we explore one of the most important archaeological discoveries related to the Bible: the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Discovered in 1947 near Qumran, these ancient manuscripts include copies of Old Testament books that date back more than two thousand years. We explain what was found, why it matters, and how these scrolls provide strong evidence for the careful preservation of Scripture.

This episode helps answer common claims that the Bible has changed over time and shows how the Dead Sea Scrolls confirm the reliability of the Old Testament text we read today.

In this episode of Written and Read, we explore a question that often causes confusion: if the Bible is truly God’s Word, why are there so many different translations?

We walk through the original languages of Scripture, the history of Bible translation, and the reasons multiple English versions exist today. Along the way, we address common concerns about whether the Bible has changed and explain how translation actually helps preserve and communicate God’s Word.

This episode helps listeners understand that multiple translations are not a problem, but a blessing that allows God’s Word to be clearly understood across languages and generations.