The Humble Skeptic
Shane Rosenthal was raised in a Jewish home but became an atheist at a very early age. Some years later, however, he ended up losing faith in atheism and converted to Christianity. On this podcast, he talks with people from a wide variety of worldviews and perspectives in order to explore the beliefs and ideas that shape our lives. www.humbleskeptic.com
Tue, April 29, 2025
Signs of the Messiah
Jesus’ words and deeds are best interpreted in the light of the Old Testament Scripture. Thus, the fact that Jesus said at the temple, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink” (Jn 7:37), makes much more sense when read alongside Exodus 17, in which Yahweh provided life-giving water to the thirsty Israelites. On this program, Shane takes a deep dive into John 7-9 with the help of New Testament scholar Andreas Köstenberger. After discussing the rich Old Testament background that helps to illuminate John’s meaning, the two also discuss whether the story of the woman caught in adultery is an authentic part of the Fourth Gospel or a later addition. SPECIAL OFFER — If you upgrade to a paid subscription or make a gift of any size , we’ll send you a downloadable PDF copy of Shane’s book, Luke’s Key Witness (use this link if your gift is over $25 and you’d like a tax-deductible receipt). When you upgrade to a paid subscription, you’ll get instant access to the book here —it’s currently behind a paywall that disappears when you upgrade. When you donate, you’ll receive the PDF via email soon after your gift. Click the image below for a preview. Thanks for your support! SHOW NOTES Books Signs of the Messiah , Andreas J. Köstenberger Encountering John , Andreas J. Köstenberger A Theology of John’s Gospel & Letters , Andreas J. Köstenberger The Jesus of the Gospels , Andreas J. Köstenberger Truth Matters , Köstenberger, Bock & Chatraw Commentary on the NT Use of the OT , Carson, Beale & Köstenberger Echoes of Exodus: Tracing the Theme of Redemption , Roberts & Wilson <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Angel-LORD-Biblical-Historical-The
Sun, April 20, 2025
Reconciling the Resurrection Accounts
In 1833, Thomas Starkie observed, “It so rarely happens that witnesses of the same transaction perfectly and entirely agree in all points connected with it, that an entire and complete coincidence in every particular…engenders suspicion.” On this special Easter edition of the podcast, Shane airs an interview he recorded with Lydia McGrew about differences that exist between the four Gospels related to Jesus’ resurrection, and whether those differences can be reconciled. SHOW NOTES Articles Considering Alternatives to the Resurrection , Shane Rosenthal Joanna: Luke’s Key Witness ? Shane Rosenthal Bart Ehrman on Jesus & The Claim of Resurrection , Shane Rosenthal Passover & The Last Supper , Shane Rosenthal Where Was Jesus Crucified? , Shane Rosenthal Are We Witnessing a Paradigm Shift on John’s Gospel ? Shane Rosenthal The Compelling Nature of Corroborated Testimony , Shane Rosenthal Simon of Cyrene: An Intriguing Archaeological Discovery , Shane Rosenthal The Authenticity & Genuineness of the Fourth Gospel , J.B. Lightfoot Is Luke a Trustworthy Historian? , Sir William Ramsay Can We Trust Luke’s History of the Early Jesus Movement? Shane Rosenthal What is the Most Important Thing Taught in the Bible? , Shane Rosenthal Books Testimonies to the Truth , Lydia McGrew Hidden in Plain View , Lydia McGrew The Mirror o
Sat, April 19, 2025
The Messiah's Redemptive Mission
On this episode Shane discusses a number of scenes from the book of Exodus and shows how they point to Christ and his ultimate redemptive mission. Jesus is the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, the bread of life, the living water, the light of the world, and the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. SHOW NOTES Articles Finding Christ in All of Scripture , Shane Rosenthal New Life in the New Year: The Story of Exodus , Shane Rosenthal Passover, The Last Supper & The Day of Crucifixion , Shane Rosenthal Where Was Jesus Crucified? , Shane Rosenthal Considering Alternatives to the Resurrection , Shane Rosenthal Bart Ehrman on Jesus & The Claim of Resurrection , Shane Rosenthal Did Palm Trees Grow in Jerusalem at the Time of Jesus? Shane Rosenthal Simon of Cyrene: An Intriguing Archaeological Discovery , Shane Rosenthal The Date of John’s Gospel: Are We Witnessing a Paradigm Shift ? Shane Rosenthal Joanna: Luke’s Key Witness ? Shane Rosenthal Books Echoes of Exodus: Tracing the Theme of Redemption , Roberts & Wilson The Angel of the Lord , Matt Foreman & Doug Van Dorn Christ in All of Scripture (5 Book Series) , Foreman & Van Dorn The Lamb of God: Seeing Jesus in Exodus , Nancy Guthrie Jesus in the Old Testament , Iain Duguid <a target="_blank" href="https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/B
Thu, April 03, 2025
The Sinai Inscriptions
On this episode, Shane talks with Mori Michael S. Bar-Ron about his research project related to the Sinai inscriptions discovered throughout the Sinai Peninsula. Though these inscriptions resemble Egyptian hieroglyphs, they’re actually written in what scholars refer to as “proto-Sinaitic” or “proto-Alphabetic” script. Mori Michael has been working on these inscriptions for the better part of a decade and argues that they are best treated as a form of paleo-Hebrew. In fact, when they are read this way, they end up providing external corroboration for some of the details recorded in the book of Exodus. SHOW NOTES Related Books Researches in Sinai , W.M. Flinders Petrie — FREE The Inscriptions of Sinai , Alan H. Gardiner — FREE Legendary Kings , David Rohl (e-book) Exodus: Myth or History ? David Rohl (e-book) Redating the Exodus & Conquest , John Bimson Biblical Archaeology , David E. Graves The Ancient Near East , James B. Pritchard (ed.) Related Articles The Golden Calf , David Rohl Sinai 351 & 360 , Michael S. Bar-Ron The Mt. Ebal Curse Tablet , Michael S. Bar-Ron The Seal of Joseph , Michael S. Bar-Ron The Origins of Israel in Canaan , John Bimson Archaeological Data & The Dating of the Patriarchs , John Bimson <a target="_b
Fri, March 21, 2025
The Angel of Yahweh
According to Ex. 13:21, as the people of Israel made their way out of Egypt, we’re told that Yahweh went before the people of Israel in a pillar of cloud and fire. What’s odd, however, is that the next chapter tells us it was the “angel of God” who went before the host of Israel in the pillar (Ex 4:19). So, how do we explain the difference between these two passages? Did an angel lead the people out of Egypt, or was it Yahweh himself? On this episode, Shane discusses these questions and more with Matt Foreman and Doug Van Dorn, authors of The Angel of the Lord: A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Study. For a gift of any amount to help support the work of The Humble Skeptic podcast, we’ll send you a 12-page PDF resource titled “Finding Christ in All of Scripture.” Click here for a preview. SHOW NOTES Related Books The Angel of the Lord , Foreman & Van Dorn Christ in All of Scripture (5 Book Series) , Foreman & Van Dorn Jesus in the Old Testament , Iain Duguid Journeys with Jesus , Dennis Johnson Echoes of Exodus: Tracing the Theme of Redemption , Roberts & Wilson Joseph: A Story of Love, Hate, Slavery, Power & Forgiveness , John Lennox The Surprising Genius of Jesus , Peter J. Williams The Jewish Gospels , Daniel Boyarin The Jewish Targums & John’s Logos Theology , John Ronning A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith , Craig Evans A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Gospels , Craig Evans <a target="_blank" href="https://www.christianbook.com/C
Sat, March 15, 2025
Did the Exodus Ever Happen?
The foundational narrative behind Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection is the story of Exodus. After all, Jesus is presented in the Gospels as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world,” and was put to death on the eve of Passover. But what if the Israelite exodus from Egypt never really happened? On this episode, Shane talks with Egyptologist David Rohl about why so many contemporary scholars conclude that Israel’s foundational story is rooted in mythology, and why they are blind to clear and convincing evidence in support of the Exodus narrative. Click here for detailed notes related to this episode. Click here to listen to Shane’s interview with John Lennox on the story of Joseph. SHOW NOTES Related Books Exodus: Myth or History ? David Rohl — Hard copies are out of print, and used copies are expensive so this link is to the Kindle edition. However, his earlier book, A Test of Time , covers the same material and used copies are available at a much more reasonable price. Legendary Kings , David Rohl Redating the Exodus & Conquest , John Bimson — FREE When Did It Happen ? John Bimson Biblical Archaeology , David E. Graves The Ancient Near East , James B. Pritchard (ed.) Echoes of The Exodus , Wilson & Roberts Joseph: A Story of Love, Hate & Forgiveness , John Lennox The Structure of Scientific Revolutions , Thomas Kuhn The Complete Works of Josephus , Flavius Josephus
Sun, February 23, 2025
Decoding the Prophecies of Daniel
On this episode, Shane explores some of the fascinating prophecies found in the book of Daniel and discusses how they have been interpreted (and misinterpreted ) both before and after the time of Jesus. He also interacts with audio clips related to this subject from interviews he’s recorded with Talmud scholar Daniel Boyarin, and New Testament scholar, Craig Evans. Click here to read selections from the Dead Sea Scrolls, Eusebius, Calvin, and other sources cited on this program along with additional related material. Also, DONORS and PAID Subscribers can download a BONUS PDF featuring “An Overview Chart of Daniel’s Visions.” SHOW NOTES Related Articles Deciphering the Clues of Revelation (Pt 1) , (Pt 2) , (Pt 3) , (Pt 4) , (Pt 5) , Shane Rosenthal Archaeological Discoveries Related to Nebuchadnezzar II , Shane Rosenthal Justin Martyr on the Importance of Fulfilled Prophecy , Shane Rosenthal Isaiah’s Prophecy of the Messiah’s Birth , Shane Rosenthal The Bethlehem Prophecy: An Exploration of Micah 5:2 , Shane Rosenthal Sprinkled Nations & Speechless Kings , Shane Rosenthal Finding Christ in All The Scriptures , Shane Rosenthal Proof of the Gospel , Q uotes from Eusebius, Augustine & others Why Should We Believe The Bible? (PDF), Shane Rosenthal Exploring Covenant Theology , Mike Brown & Zach Keele Related Books <a ta
Wed, February 05, 2025
Christian Narcissism
Shane concluded the last episode with a brief clip from an interview he recorded years ago with respected author and theologian, J.I. Packer. On this program, he decided to feature more of that conversation, while also weaving together other interviews and man-on-the-street segments related to the prevalence of narcissistic beliefs and attitudes in American Christianity. Additional authors featured in this program: Thomas Ascol (3:22), Scott McKnight (3:54; 7:06), Andy Crouch (4:08; 6:01), William Willimon (4:25; 5:10), R.C. Sproul (4:40), Anthony J. Carter (6:20), Roger E. Olson (6:40), Bryan Chapell (7:19), Jean Twenge (13:45), Christian Smith (29:49), Marva Dawn (31:12). SHOW NOTES Books Knowing God , J.I. Packer Soul Searching , Christian Smith Christless Christianity , Michael Horton Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down , Marva Dawn Peculiar Speech , Peculiar Speech, William Willimon The Christian Mind , Harry Blamires The Narcissism Epidemic , Twenge & Campbell Christianity & Liberalism , J. Gresham Machen Creed or Chaos? by Dorothy Sayers — FREE Articles The Story of Us , Shane Rosenthal The Megachurch Century , Shane Rosenthal The Tower of Babel , Shane Rosenthal The Mormonization of American Christianity , Shane Rosenthal Finding Christ in All of Scripture (PDF), Shane Rosenthal <a target="
Tue, January 21, 2025
Babylon
Wherever we find references to Babylon in the Bible, we’re frequently reminded of man’s failed attempt to ascend to the heavens. This is due in part to the fact that “Babel” and “Babylon” happen to be the same word in Hebrew. On this edition, Shane walks through a variety of Old Testament passages that relate to this theme and contrasts them with prophecies about Israel’s coming Messiah. SHOW NOTES To read various selections from Irenaeus, Justin Martyr, Josephus, and others that Shane cited on this episode, click here . Articles Archaeological Discoveries Related to Nebuchadnezzar II , Shane Rosenthal The Tower of Babel , Shane Rosenthal Deciphering the Clues of Revelation , Shane Rosenthal New Life in the New Year, Shane Rosenthal Justin Martyr on the Importance of Fulfilled Prophecy , Shane Rosenthal Isaiah’s Prophecy of the Messiah’s Birth , Shane Rosenthal Finding Christ in All of Scripture , Shane Rosenthal (PDF) Why Should We Believe the Bible? , Shane Rosenthal Identifying Babylon The Great, Shane Rosenthal ( coming soon ) Books Babylonian Life & History , E.A. Wallis Budge— FREE God Dwells Among Us , G.K. Beale & Mitchell Kim The Temple & The Tabernacle , J. Daniel Hays Pierced for Our Transgressions , Andrew Sach & Others The Gospel According to Isaiah 53 , Bock & Glaser <a target="_blank" href="https://www.chri
Mon, December 30, 2024
Year-End Special with Liam Cooper
On this year-end episode, Shane talks with Australian pop-singer Liam Cooper about their shared interest in the backstory of Billy Joel’s song, Piano Man. Liam is the creator and frontman of a show called King of the Keys , which features the music of Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul McCartney and others. Earlier this year, Liam had plans to shoot a music video featuring the original piano used by Billy Joel at The Executive Room back in 1973—or so he thought. Shane’s research has led him to re-evaluate things. SHOW NOTES Related Episodes & Articles The Pilot Episode , Humble Skeptic #01 New Evidence for The Executive Room , Humble Skeptic #55 Evidential Reasoning , Humble Skeptic #56 Dealing with Discrepancies , Humble Skeptic #57 Is My Dad One of the Characters in Piano Man ? Shane Rosenthal The Executive Room according to PopSpots , Bob Egan How to Detect Deception , Shane Rosenthal The Virtue of Doubt , Shane Rosenthal Music & Video Links Project Magic , Liam Cooper (wedding proposal video) If You Were Here , Liam Cooper (song) Out of the Blue , Liam Cooper (music video) Yellow , Coldplay (music video) I Found The Executive Room Piano , Liam Cooper (interview) Carpool Karaoke , Paul McCartney & James Corden (video) Chin Up, Tomorrow’s a New Year , The Whiskey Wasps (song) Minute to Midnight , Anthony Lazaro (song) King of the Keys , Liam Cooper (website) Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at <a
Wed, December 18, 2024
Christmas: Legend or History?
This special Christmas edition of the podcast features Shane’s man-on-the-street interviews that he recorded at a local Christmas festival. In particular, he asked whether the holiday, with all its memorable characters, is rooted in mythology, history, or a little of both. In the second half of the program, Shane reads selections from Justin Martyr’s First Apology , which provides insight into the compelling nature of early Christian proclamation. SHOW NOTES Articles Proof of the Gospel (PDF), selections from Justin Martyr, Eusebius & Augustine Isaiah’s Prophecy of the Messiah’s Birth , Shane Rosenthal The Bethlehem Prophecy: An Exploration of Micah 5:2 , Shane Rosenthal Sprinkled Nations & Speechless Kings , Shane Rosenthal Finding Christ in All of Scripture (PDF), Shane Rosenthal A New Way of Reading Scripture , Shane Rosenthal Why Should We Believe The Bible? (PDF), Shane Rosenthal First Apology of Justin Martyr, online text version Books The Writings of Justin Martyr , hardback edition Proof of the Gospel , Eusebius of Caesarea The Jewish Gospels , Daniel Boyarin A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith , Craig Evans A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Gospels , Craig Evans The Angel of the Lord , Doug Van Dorn & Matt Foreman <a target="_blank" href="https://www.christianbook.com/according-encountering-suffering-servant-christian-theolo
Tue, December 03, 2024
Jacob's Ladder
On this episode, Shane weaves together a variety of interviews he’s recorded over the years related to Genesis 28 and the story of Jacob’s ladder. In particular, the conversations focus on the way the narrative has been completely inverted to become another Tower of Babel tale of our ascent to God, rather than a prophecy of Christ’s descent to us in mercy and grace. For a gift of any amount to help support the work of The Humble Skeptic podcast, we’ll send you a 12-page PDF resource by Shane Rosenthal titled, “Finding Christ in All of Scripture.” For a preview of this helpful resource, click here. SHOW NOTES Related Books Jesus in the Old Testament , Iain Duguid Journeys with Jesus , Dennis Johnson Who is God ? Richard Bauckham Putting Amazing Back Into Grace , Michael Horton Justification, Vo1. 1 , Vol. 2 , Michael Horton The Angel of the Lord , Doug Van Dorn & Matt Foreman Genesis: Interpretation , Walter Brueggemann God Dwells Among Us , G.K. Beale & Mitchell Kim Related Articles Finding Christ in All of Scripture , Shane Rosenthal The Tower of Babel , Shane Rosenthal Isaiah’s Prophecy of the Messiah’s Birth , Shane Rosenthal The Bethlehem Prophecy , Shane Rosenthal Blessed Ar
Tue, November 26, 2024
Simply Genius
On this episode, Shane talks with Peter J. Williams about his book, The Surprising Genius of Jesus, which primarily focuses on the parables of Luke 15. Shane discussed some of these parables on episode 43 earlier this year, but the insights provided by Williams merit a brand new investigation. In short, the more we notice Jesus’ subtle allusions to the Old Testament, the more we’ll understand his teaching and begin to appreciate the depth of his genius. Toward the end of the conversation, the two also discuss questions related to the date of John’s Gospel in light of recent trends among New Testament scholars who are currently reassessing the late date hypothesis. SHOW NOTES Books The Surprising Genius of Jesus , Peter J. Williams Can We Trust The Gospels? Peter J. Williams Echoes of Exodus: Tracing the Theme of Redemption , Roberts & Wilson Joseph: A Story of Love, Hate, Slavery, Power & Forgiveness , John Lennox Redating the New Testament , John A.T. Robinson The Priority of John , John A.T. Robinson Rethinking the Dates of the New Testament , Jonathan Bernier Redating Matthew, Mark & Luke , John Wenham Jesus & The Eyewitnesses , Richard Bauckham The Testimony of the Beloved Disciple , Richard Bauckham Articles Was Jesus a Genius ? Peter J. Williams Finding Christ in All of Scripture , Shane Rosenthal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.humbleskeptic.com/p/the-da
Tue, November 19, 2024
Stories of Jesus: Can They Be Trusted?
What are we to make of the stories of Jesus recorded in the New Testament Gospels? Are they authentic accounts of his life and teaching, or collections of myths and legends that evolved over time? Shane discusses this with Cambridge New Testament scholar Peter J. Williams, principal of Tyndale House and author of Can We Trust the Gospels ? SHOW NOTES Books Can We Trust The Gospels? Peter J. Williams The Surprising Genius of Jesus , Peter J. Williams Is Jesus History? John Dickson Jesus: A Very Short Introduction , Richard Bauckham Jesus & The Eyewitnesses , Richard Bauckham A Doubter’s Guide To Jesus , John Dickson Revisiting the Corruption of the New Testament , Daniel Wallace Redating the New Testament , John A.T. Robinson The Gospel of John: A Newly Discovered Commentary , J.B. Lightfoot Articles Questions About New Testament Manuscripts , Peter J. Williams Why Are The Birth Stories of Jesus Different ? Peter J. Williams The Gospels as Authentic Testimony , Richard Bauckham The Authenticity & Genuineness of the Fourth Gospel , J.B. Lightfoot Is Luke a Trustworthy Historian? Sir William Ramsay Outside the Gospels, Wh
Tue, November 12, 2024
God & Science: Are Miracles Possible?
Are miracles possible, or should they be seen as violations of natural laws that all scientifically minded people should reject? Is it true that most scientists reject God? What about faith? Should it be dismissed as a kind of of irrational leap that is essentially the opposite of critical thinking? Shane discusses these questions and more with MIT professor Ian Hutchinson, author of Can a Scientist Believe in Miracles? SHOW NOTES Books Can A Scientist Believe in Miracles? , Ian Hutchinson Monopolizing Knowledge , Ian Hutchinson Can Science Explain Everything ? John Lennox Finding Ultimate Reality John Lennox The Return of the God Hypothesis , Stephen Meyer The Case Against Accident & Self Organization , Dean Overman Articles Science & Faith: Allies or Enemies? John Lennox What is Faith? Shane Rosenthal Signature in the Cell , Stephen Meyer Is Science Incompatible with Christianity? Derek Rishmawy Taking Science on Faith , Paul Davies Supersymmetry & The Crisis in Physics , Scientific American Has Belief in God Harmed the Advancement of Science? Craig Parton Videos The “Science Refutes God” Debate , Hutchinson, Krauss & Shermer <a target="_blank"
Wed, October 30, 2024
Into the Darkness...
For two years, Steven Flo was filled with fear and despair. He retreated from the world and even began to hide from sunlight. In vampire-like fashion, he closed all his curtains and lived in what felt like a tomb. Even though he was a Lutheran pastor who often counseled others, during this period he was inconsolable, and began to despair about his own eternal state. If the Gospel was true, it was true for others, but not for him. On this episode, Shane talks with pastor Flo about his descent into darkness. SHOW NOTES Related Articles An Overview of TMS , Mayo Clinic What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? , Cleveland Clinic Life & Death , Simonetta Car Faith & Mental Illness , Michael Horton William Cowper: Depression & The Art of Hymn Writing , Barb Duguid Related Books The Unseen Realm | Demons , Michael Heiser Principalities & Powers , John W. Montgomery The Proof of the Gospel , Eusebius of Caesarea The Structure of Scientific Revolutions , Thomas Kuhn The Care of Soul s, Harold Senkbeil Related Audio Faith & Mental Illness , White Horse Inn #1213 Darkness My Only Companion , White Horse Inn #1214 Death, Ghosts & Views of the Afterlife , Humble Skeptic #31 UPCOMING EV
Tue, October 22, 2024
An Evening with The Humble Skeptic
Jeremy Smith, founder of ReThink315 , recently invited Shane to join him for a conversation at a fundraising dinner that took place here in the St. Louis area. During their conversation, Jeremy asked Shane to discuss his conversion to Christianity from a secular Jewish background, along with many other subjects that he frequently covers on The Humble Skeptic podcast. Later in the program, the two take a variety of questions from the audience. SHOW NOTES Recommended Books Defending The Faith , Michael Horton, Shane Rosenthal & Others The Jewish Gospels , Daniel Boyarin The Proof of the Gospel , Eusebius of Caesarea The Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy , Rydelnik & Blum The Gospel According to Isaiah 53 , Bock & Glaser Revisiting the Corruption of The New Testament , Daniel Wallace Related Articles Unity & Diversity in the New Testament , Shane Rosenthal Micah 5:2 & The Bethlehem Prophecy , Shane Rosenthal It’s Time to Forget “Faith ,” Greg Koukl Faith Is Not Wishing , Greg Koukl What is Faith? Shane Rosenthal On Faith & Doubt , Shane Rosenthal Is Faith a Feeling? Shane Rosenthal Related Audio Rethinking Apologetics , Humble Skeptic #23 with Jeremy Smith The Pilot (Billy Joel Episode ), Humble Skeptic #01
Tue, October 01, 2024
Dealing with Discrepancies
How should we deal with discrepancies as we piece together evidence on important matters of interest? On this episode Shane talks with retired cold-case detective, J. Warner Wallace about following the evidence wherever it leads, whether in attempting to solve murder cases, resolving disputed claims about the past, or even when it comes to challenging our beliefs about the nature of reality itself. J. Warner Wallace is the author of Cold-Case Christianity , Forensic Faith , and most recently, The Truth in True Crime . SHOW NOTES Recommended Books Cold Case Christianity , J. Warner Wallace The Truth in True Crime , J. Warner Wallace God’s Crime Scene , J. Warner Wallace Person of Interest , J. Warner Wallace Forensic Faith , J. Warner Wallace Religion on Trial , Craig Parton Testimonies to the Truth , Lydia McGrew Related Articles The Authenticity & Genuineness of The Fourth Gospel , J.B. Lightfoot Is Luke a Trustworthy Historian? , Sir William Ramsay Outside The Gospels, What Can We Know About Jesus? Shane Rosenthal Considering Alternatives to the Resurrection , Shane Rosenthal Joanna: Obscure Disciple or Luke’s Key Witness? , Shane Rosenthal Can We Trust Luke’s History of the Early Jesus Movement? Shane Rosenthal How to Detect Deception , Shane Rosenthal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hu
Tue, September 17, 2024
Evidential Reasoning
On this program Shane talks with trial attorney Craig Parton about evidential reasoning, which is an outlook that seeks to impartially examine the facts of any particular controversy in order to find the best explanation of those facts. The two apply this type of reasoning to the facts uncovered on last week’s episode about the location of The Executive Room, as well as to the field of Christian apologetics as a whole. Craig Parton is the author of Religion on Trial , The Defense Never Rests , and more recently, The Art of Christian Advocacy . SHOW NOTES Recommended Books The Art of Christian Advocacy , Craig Parton & John W. Montgomery Religion on Trial , Craig Parton The Defense Never Rests , Craig Parton A Treatise on the Law of Evidence , Simon Greenleaf— FREE The Testimony of The Four Evangelists , Simon Greenleaf— FREE Faith Founded on Fact , John W. Montgomery Jesus & The Eyewitnesses , Richard Bauckham Hidden in Plain View , Lydia McGrew Testimonies to the Truth , Lydia McGrew Christianity on Trial , Mark Lanier Atheism on Trial , Mark Lanier Related Articles Is Luke a Trustworthy Historian? Sir William Ramsay Can We Trust Luke’s History of the Early Jesus Movement? Shane Rosenthal Conside
Tue, September 03, 2024
The Executive Room: New Evidence for Billy Joel's Famous Piano Bar
The Pilot Episode of The Humble Skeptic podcast was launched in October of 2022, and on that program, Shane told his Dad’s story of seeing Billy Joel perform at a piano bar in Los Angeles. If you’ve had a chance to listen to that episode, you know the story (if not, you should listen to that show first). On this program, Shane discusses some of the new evidence that has recently come to light about the location of The Executive Room, and talks with John Gibson about his memories of the famous piano bar. SHOW NOTES Related Resources The Pilot Episode , Humble Skeptic Ep. #1 Is My Dad One of the Characters in Billy Joel’s Piano Man? Shane Rosenthal The Life & Times of an Angry Young Man , Hank Bordowitz How to Detect Deception , Shane Rosenthal The Virtue of Doubt , Shane Rosenthal On Faith & Doubt , Shane Rosenthal Related Links The Executive Room According to PopSpots , Bob Egan The Legacy of the O.J. Simpson Murder Trial , John Gibson John & Sandy Gibson’s role in the Billy Joel story , Hank Bordowitz Piano Man—Billy Joel , Hank Bordowitz ABC’s 20/20 Segment on Billy Joel Liam Cooper’s Interview with a former owner of The Executive Room Liam Cooper’s King of the Keys Trailer Billy Joel’s Piano Man (sign at the very end says: “Bill Martin at the piano”) An Interview with Billy Joel , The Library of Congress Music The song that appears at
Tue, August 06, 2024
Christianity & The Secular Creed
According to Rebecca McLaughlin, many of the beliefs of our contemporary culture can be summarized into a kind of “secular creed.” Though Christians will agree with some parts of this creed and disagree with others, it’s important to note that many of the assumptions underlying this “statement of faith” are rooted in Christian soil. So how did Jesus completely reshape the moral imagination of Western culture? Shane discusses this with Dr. McLaughlin, who is the author of numerous books including Confronting Christianity , and The Secular Creed. SHOW NOTES Related Books The Secular Creed & Confronting Christianity , Rebecca McLaughlin Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World , Tom Holland The Righteous Mind & The Anxious Generation , Jonathan Haidt Christianity & Liberalism , J. Gresham Machen The Secularist Heresy , Harry Blamires Early Christian Writings , The Apostolic Fathers Related Articles How Christianity Killed Infanticide , Rebecca McLaughlin An Ancient Letter from a Soldier to His Wife (scroll to bottom right) The Epistle to Diognetus (see chapters 5 & 9). Why I Was Wrong About Christianity , Tom Holland Pentecost Skewers Racism , Rebecca McLaughlin Can We Trust the Gospels: A Review , Rebecca McLaughlin
Tue, July 02, 2024
The Intersection of Church & State
Some Christians in our day push back against the idea of “the separation of church and state,” but David VanDrunen argues that, in reality, this is a crucial distinction taught throughout the Bible. So what is the proper view of government from a Christian perspective and how should we think about the relationship between theology and politics? Shane talks with Dr. VanDrunen about these and other issues he addresses in his book Politics After Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World. SHOW NOTES Recommended Books Politics After Christendom , David VanDrunen Living in God’s Two Kingdoms , David VanDrunen Natural Law: A Short Companion , David VanDrunen Divine Covenants & Moral Order , David VanDrunen Natural Law & The Two Kingdoms , David VanDrunen Recommended Articles Paradise Lost , David VanDrunen The Tower of Babel , Shane Rosenthal Christianity & Politics , William Bennet, Os Guinness & Others Recommended Audio A Biblical Theology of Civil Government , David VanDrunen The Rise & Fall of Christendom , David VanDrunen Theocracy or Liberalism? David VanDrunen Responsible Citizens, Patient Sojourners , David VanDrunen The Political Implications of Original Sin , WHI #1597 with M. McClymond The Woke Revolution , Humble Skeptic #34 with Os Guinness Live Not B
Wed, June 05, 2024
Are the Gospels History or Fiction?
According to John Dickson, “Christianity is unlike other religions in that it gambles its plausibility on supposed historical events. Christians,” he writes, “don’t merely say otherworldly things like ‘Heaven is open to all,’ but they also say things like, ‘Christ suffered under Pontius Pilate,’ and statements of this kind aren’t immune from historical scrutiny.” So, what are the considerations involved in assessing the historical value of the Gospels? How can we be sure these ancient texts really are what they claim to be? On this episode, Shane talks with Undeceptions host, John Dickson, who received a PhD in the field of ancient history, and who is the author of Is Jesus History? • The clip in which John Dickson mentioned his openness to an earlier date for the Fourth Gospel appeared on Episode 126 of his Undeceptions podcast. • The quote from Princeton scholar, James Charlesworth was taken from his book, Jesus As Mirrored in John . You can find additional quotes by Charlesworth and other advocates of an earlier date for John here . • To read Shane’s recent article mentioned at the end of this episode featuring an archaeological discovery related to Joanna & Theophilus, click here. SHOW NOTES Related Books Is Jesus History ? John Dickson A Doubters Guide to Jesus , John Dickson A Doubters Guide to the Bible , John Dickson Can We Trust The Gospels? Peter J. Williams Redating the New Testament , John A.T. Robinson Rethinking the Dates of the New Testament , Jonathan Bernier Jesus & The Eyewitnesses , Richard Bauckham Testimon
Tue, May 14, 2024
Is John's Gospel Late & Unreliable?
Many scholars over the past century have claimed that John’s Gospel is the least historically reliable since it was written in the late first century. Essentially, they’ve argued that this text tells us more about the beliefs of the church in that period than it does about the historical Jesus. On this episode, Shane talks with New Testament scholar Daniel Wallace about evidence that points to a much earlier date, along with other matters related to the historical reliability and faithful transmission of the Fourth Gospel. John 5:2 “There is in Jerusalem…” Are we beginning to see a paradigm shift taking place related to the dating of the Fourth Gospel? In his 2019 book, Jesus Mirrored in John , Princeton scholar James Charlesworth writes: John is not a late composition…I am convinced that the earliest edition of John—the first edition—may antedate 70 CE. Why? It is because the author knew Jerusalem intimately, providing many architectural details which only thirty years ago we imagined were literary inventions…All the reasons that require a late date for the Gospel of John (sometime after 90 CE) have vanished. There is no longer a consensus regarding the date of John…Is it possible, then, to observe a paradigm shift…? Yes. To see an exhaustive list of scholars who have argued for an early date for John’s Gospel from Johann Bengel to George van Kooten, click below. The quotes presented primarily interact with John’s present tense language in John 5:2, and I also feature comments from a variety of scholars who remain unconvinced. SHOW NOTES Recommended Books Revisiting the Corruption of the New Testament , Daniel Wallace Redating the New Testament , John A.T. Robinson The Priority of John , John A.T. Robinson Rethinking the Dates of the New Testament , Jonathan Bernier Redating Matthew, Mark & Luke , John Wenham NICNT Commentary on The Gospel of John (1995), Leon Morris <
Tue, April 23, 2024
Which John Wrote John?
On this episode, Shane walks through some of the internal and external evidence related to his investigation of The Identity of the Beloved Disciple . This builds on some of the ideas introduced on the last episode with Richard Bauckham, but this discussion of the authorship of the Fourth Gospel takes a significantly deeper dive. As you’ll see, the result of this exploration has surprising implications for the authenticity and historical reliability of all four Gospels—and, of course, John in particular. SHOW NOTES Recommended Books The Witness of St. John to Christ , Stanley Leathes — FREE The Testimony of the Beloved Disciple , Richard Bauckham Jesus & The Eyewitnesses , Richard Bauckham The Identity of John the Evangelist , Dean Furlong The New Testament in Its World , N.T. Wright & Michael Bird The Gospel of St. John: A Newly Discovered Commentary , J.B. Lightfoot John The Son of Zebedee, The Life of a Legend , Alan Culpepper The Johannine Question , Martin Hengel Recommended Articles The Identity of the Beloved Disciple , Shane Rosenthal A New Argument for John’s Identity , Shane Rosenthal Authenticating The Fourth Gospel , Shane Rosenthal Water Into Wine? , Shane Rosenthal Outside The Gospels, What Can We Know A
Tue, April 02, 2024
Questioning The Fourth Gospel
Many scholars over the centuries have questioned the historical value of John’s Gospel. Since it is assumed to be very late, it’s often argued that John’s narrative contains “theology, not history.” Richard Bauckham argues that the author of this text should be seen as a credible eyewitness of the events he reports, but that a careful look at both the internal and external evidence reveals that this Gospel was written by a lesser-known figure named John the Elder. Shane discusses this with Professor Bauckham and interacts with other scholars (including D.A. Carson, Craig Blomberg, Andreas Kostenberger, and Lydia McGrew) who take the traditional view of authorship. SHOW NOTES Recommended Books The Testimony of the Beloved Disciple , Richard Bauckham Jesus & The Eyewitnesses , Richard Bauckham Magdala of Galilee: A Jewish City , Richard Bauckham The Identity of John the Evangelist , Dean Furlong Recommended Articles The Identity of the Beloved Disciple , Shane Rosenthal Authenticating The Fourth Gospel , Shane Rosenthal Water Into Wine? , Shane Rosenthal Outside The Gospels, What Can We Know About Jesus ?, S. Rosenthal Scribes of the New Covenant , Shane Rosenthal Why Should We Believe The Bible? , Shane Rosenthal Jesus & The Eyewitnesses: A Review , Shane Rosenthal Other Related Resources The Gospels As Eyewitness Testimony , Humble Skeptic Ep. #48 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.humbleskeptic.com/p/the-je
Wed, March 27, 2024
The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony
Many New Testament scholars argue that the Gospels were told orally for the better part of a century before they were finally written down, and as such, they tell us more about later Christian beliefs than they do the life of Jesus. Cambridge scholar Richard Bauckham has argued that this entire approach to Jesus research has officially reached a dead end and that the Gospels are rooted in reliable eyewitness testimony. Shane discusses these claims with Dr. Bauckham. SHOW NOTES Recommended Books Jesus & The Eyewitnesses , Richard Bauckham Jesus: A Very Short Introduction , Richard Bauckham The Testimony of the Beloved Disciple , Richard Bauckham Gospel Women , Richard Bauckham Can We Trust The Gospels? , Peter J. Williams Testimonies to the Truth , Lydia McGrew Recommended Articles The Gospels as Authentic Testimony , Richard Bauckham Is Luke a Trustworthy Historian? , William Ramsay John 5:2 There is in Jerusalem , Shane Rosenthal Outside The Gospels, What Can We Know About Jesus ?, Shane Rosenthal Scribes of the New Covenant , Shane Rosenthal Can We Trust Luke’s History of the Early Jesus Movement? , S. Rosenthal Water Into Wine? , Shane Rosenthal On Faith & History , Shane Rosenthal Why Should We Believe The Bible? , Shane Rosenthal <a target=
Tue, March 19, 2024
Were Jews Expecting a Suffering Messiah?
What did ancient Jews believe about the mission of their Messiah? Were they expecting a kind of warrior king who would defeat the Gentiles and reign as king over all the earth, or one who would atone for sin through his own sacrificial death? On this episode, Shane discusses these questions as he interacts with a variety of texts from the Dead Sea Scrolls and other sources that give us insight into the way Jews before and after the time of Jesus attempted to interpret some of the messianic prophecies recorded in the pages of the Old Testament. To download a PDF copy of the lecture slides for this presentation, use the link below: SHOW NOTES Related Articles Sprinkled Nations & Speechless Kings , Shane Rosenthal A Dead Sea Scroll Hymn on the Suffering Servant , Shane Rosenthal Finding Christ in All The Scriptures , Shane Rosenthal Proof of the Gospel , Q uotes from Eusebius, Augustine & others Why Should We Believe The Bible? (PDF), Shane Rosenthal Did Palm Trees Grow in Jerusalem at the Time of Jesus? , Shane Rosenthal Where Was Jesus Crucified? , Shane Rosenthal Considering Alternatives to the Resurrection , Shane Rosenthal Related Books Holman Quicksource Guide to the Dead Sea Scrolls , Craig Evans A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith , Craig Evans A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Gospels , Craig Evans Josephus, Jewish War Vol. III , (This edition includes some Slavonic material) Josephus’ Jewish War and its Slavonic Version , Henry & Kate Leeming <a target="_blank" href="h
Tue, March 12, 2024
The Galatian Controversy
Galatians is one of the earliest NT epistles and it records one of the oldest controversies in church history. Surprisingly, these early Christians weren’t involved in a dispute about Jesus’ divinity, his death, burial, or even his resurrection from the dead. Rather, the controversy was specifically rooted in the implications of all these foundational beliefs. If Jesus was indeed the promised Messiah, then how should we apply the Law of Moses moving forward? Should Gentiles be circumcised, keep Kosher, and rest on the Sabbath? Shane Rosenthal discusses these questions with T. David Gordon, author of Promise, Law, Faith: Covenant-Historical Reasoning in Galatians. SHOW NOTES Recommended Books Promise, Law, Faith , T. David Gordon Choose Better , T. David Gordon Paul & The Law , Brian S. Rosner 40 Questions About Christians & Biblical Law , Thomas Schreiner Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored , Mike Brown & Z. Keele Related Articles The Coin & The Covenant , Shane Rosenthal The Acts 2 Controversy , Shane Rosenthal A New Way of Reading Scripture , Shane Rosenthal Finding Christ in All The Scriptures , Shane Rosenthal What’s the Most Important Thing in the Bible? , S Rosenthal Why Johnny Can’t Preach , T. David Gordon Related Audio The Earliest Gospel , Humble Skeptic #45 How to Read & Interpret The Bible , Humble Skeptic #37 What Did the Earli
Tue, March 05, 2024
The Earliest Gospel
What is the earliest Gospel in existence? It’s not Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John; according to Paul, the oldest Gospel is actually found in the book of Genesis. In Galatians 3:8 he boldly declares that the gospel of Jesus had been proclaimed in advance to Abraham. So what specific passages from Genesis did he have in mind? How did the promises given to Abraham differ from the covenant that was later ratified at Mt. Sinai? Were Old Testament saints saved by works or simply by trusting the promise? Shane discusses these questions and more with Mike Brown, co-author of Sacred Bond, Covenant Theology Explored. SHOW NOTES Related Articles Outside the Gospels, What Can We Know About Jesus? , S. Rosenthal Finding Christ in All The Scriptures , Shane Rosenthal Exploring Covenant Theology , Mike Brown & Zach Keele What’s the Most Important Thing in the Bible? , S Rosenthal Why Should We Believe the Bible? , Shane Rosenthal Sprinkled Nations & Speechless Kings , Shane Rosenthal A New Way of Reading Scripture , Shane Rosenthal Related Books Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored , Mike Brown & Z. Keele Journeys with Jesus , Dennis Johnson Christ From Beginning to End , Hunter & Wellum The Proof of the Gospel , Eusebius of Caesarea Promise, Law, Faith , T. David Gordon The Angel of the Lord , Van Dorn & Foreman Related Audio <a target="_blank" href="https://www.humbleskeptic.com/p/the-galat
Tue, February 20, 2024
Follow The Evidence
Abdu Murray is a lawyer who was raised in a Muslim home. Though he used to argue with Christians about the superiority of Islam, after a long and careful consideration of the evidence, he eventually left the religion of his youth and converted to Christianity. On this episode, Shane talks with Abdu about his conversion experience and many other topics he addresses in his books, Grand Central Question , and Saving Truth: Finding Meaning & Clarity in a Post-Truth World . SHOW NOTES Related Books Saving Truth , Abdu Murray Grand Central Question , Abdu Murray More Than a White Man’s Religion , Abdu Murray Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus , Nabeel Qureshi Post Christian , Gene Veith Strange New World , Carl Trueman Tactics , Greg Koukl The Story of Reality , Greg Koukl Street Smarts , Greg Koukl Related Resources Abdu Murray on Confirmation Bias (video) Truth is More Than a Feeling , Abdu Murray (article) Pluralism, Confusion & The Roads to God , Abdu Murray All Rise with Abdu Murray (podcast) Humble Apologetics , Shane Rosent
Tue, February 13, 2024
Rethinking Jesus' Parables
Jesus frequently taught in a way that provoked questions. This is one of the reasons his parables are sometimes difficult to understand since they were actually meant to be confusing and disorienting. On this episode, Shane discusses the purpose of Jesus’ parables with his former pastor, Scott Churnock, and together they walk through the significance of the stories found in Luke 15, including The Lost Coin, The Lost Sheep, and The Lost Sons. SHOW NOTES Related Articles Dead Men Can’t Dance , Scott Churnock The Parable of Old & New Treasures , Shane Rosenthal The Parable of The Rich Man & Lazarus , Shane Rosenthal The Parable of The Good Samaritan , D.A. Carson Introduction to the Parables , Craig Blomberg Related Resources Lost & Found: The Parables of Luke 15 , Scott Churnock (audio) The Surprising Genius of Jesus , Peter J. Williams (book) The Prodigal God , Tim Keller (book) The Cross & The Prodigal , Kenneth Bailey (book) The Explosive Power of Jesus’ Parables , Albert Mohler Jr. (book) The Parables of Jesus , David Wenham (book) The Purpose of the Parables , D.A. Carson (video) The Parables of Jesus , R.C. Sproul (video series) <a target="_blank" href="https://store.ligonier.org/what-do-jesus-parables-mean-paperback?_gl=1*1jf2yoc*_ga*MTQyMjk4MzEyNS4xNzA3Njc4NTM2*_ga_TNTFDJDDF3*MTcwNzY3ODUzNS4xLjEuMTcwNzY4MDM0My40Mi4wLjA.&_ga=2.168998248.835345273.1707678536-1
Tue, January 30, 2024
John Lennox on Evil & The Challenge of AI
How does the Christian worldview explain the problem of evil, and how does this perspective differ from other major worldview options? What are we to think about the challenges related to artificial intelligence, and how could these challenges potentially change our world? Shane Rosenthal discusses these and other questions with Oxford mathematician John Lennox, author of Suffering Life’s Pain , and 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. SHOW NOTES Books by John Lennox Suffering Life’s Pain: Facing Moral & Natural Evil Finding Ultimate Reality 2084: AI & The Future of Humanity Joseph: A Story of Love, Hate, & Forgiveness Can Science Explain Everything ? God & Stephen Hawking Cosmic Chemistry Gunning for God Against The Flow Seven Days That Divide The World Other Recommended Books & Resources The Universe Next Door , James Sire Naming the Elephant: Worldview as a Concept , James Sire Why Good Arguments Often Fail , James Sire <a target="_blank" href="https://www.christianbook.com/reality-began-everything-important-happens-between/gregory-koukl/9780310525042/pd/5250
Tue, January 23, 2024
John Lennox on Faith & Science
Are faith and science opposed to one another, or do scientific investigations sometimes lead us to ask questions of religious significance? How are we to account for the origin of our finely-tuned universe, and how do we explain the complex amount of information embedded in our own DNA? Is it rational to believe in miracles, or the narratives recorded in the Bible? On this episode, Shane discusses these issues and more with Oxford mathematician, John Lennox, author of Can Science Explain Everything? Listen to Part 2 of this Conversation: John Lennox on Evil & The Challenge of AI SHOW NOTES Books by John Lennox Can Science Explain Everything ? God & Stephen Hawking Cosmic Chemistry Gunning for God Finding Ultimate Reality Against The Flow Seven Days That Divide The World 2084: AI & The Future of Humanity Other Recommended Books The Return of the God Hypothesis , Stephen Meyer Can A Scientist Believe in Miracles? , Ian Hutchinson The Case Against Accident , Dean Overman Can We Trust The Gospels? , Peter J. Williams The Book of Acts in the Setting of Hellenistic History , Colin Hemer <a target="_blank" href="https
Tue, January 16, 2024
Why Should We Trust The Bible (Pt. 2)
On this edition of the Humble Skeptic podcast, Shane continues his conversation with Dr. Mike Farley of Covenant Theological Seminary, and together they answer questions from the live audience. SHOW NOTES Recommended Articles Why Should We Believe The Bible? , Shane Rosenthal Authenticating The Fourth Gospel , Shane Rosenthal The Mormonization of American Christianity , Shane Rosenthal How to Detect Deception , Shane Rosenthal What is Faith? , Shane Rosenthal History & Faith , J. Gresham Machen Recommended Books Can We Trust The Gospels? , Peter J. Williams Is Jesus History? , John Dickson Hidden in Plain View , Lydia McGrew Testimonies To The Truth , Lydia McGrew Why I Trust The Bible , William Mounce Confronting Christianity , Rebecca McLaughlin A Good & True Story , Paul Gould The Reason for God , Tim Keller Related Audio Why Should We Trust The Bible (Pt. 1) , with Mike Farley Faith & Proof, with Mike Farley Proof of the Gospel, <a target="_blank" href="https://shanerose.substack.com/p/faith-and-proof-p
Tue, January 09, 2024
Why Should We Trust The Bible? (Pt. 1)
There are a variety of purported “holy books” out there in the spiritual marketplace, so why should we trust the Bible over the others? How do we know this book isn’t simply a collection of myths and legends or the ravings of lunatics? Shane Rosenthal discusses these questions and more with Dr. Mike Farley who is the Visiting Professor of Applied Theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. SHOW NOTES Recommended Articles Is Luke a Trustworthy Historian? , William Ramsay Why Should We Believe The Bible? , Shane Rosenthal Can We Trust Luke as a Historian? , Shane Rosenthal Authenticating The Fourth Gospel , Shane Rosenthal The Mormonization of American Christianity , Shane Rosenthal How to Detect Deception , Shane Rosenthal What is Faith? , Shane Rosenthal History & Faith , J. Gresham Machen Recommended Books & Resources Can We Trust The Gospels? , Peter J. Williams A Doubter’s Guide to Jesus , John Dickson Jesus & The Eyewitnesses , Richard Bauckham Can We Still Believe The Bible? , Craig Blomberg Hidden in Plain View , Lydia McGrew Testimonies To The Truth , Lydia McGrew Proof of The Gospel , Eusebius of Caesarea Against the Tide , a documentary featuring <
Tue, December 19, 2023
Jewish Views of The Messiah
Daniel Boyarin is a professor of Talmudic Culture at U.C. Berkeley who argues that many Jews before the time of Jesus were expecting a divine-human Messiah who would suffer on behalf of his people. These ideas are not only found throughout the Hebrew Bible, but we also discover them in a variety of ancient Jewish texts written before the rise of Christianity. On this episode, Shane Rosenthal talks with Dr. Boyarin about these and many other views that he presents in his book, The Jewish Gospels: The Story of the Jewish Christ. SHOW NOTES For a gift of any amount to help support the work of The Humble Skeptic podcast we’ll send you “Finding Christ in All the Scriptures,” a 12-page PDF resource by Shane Rosenthal. For a preview of this helpful resource, click here. Related Books The Jewish Gospels , Daniel Boyarin The Jewish Annotated New Testament , (includes material from Boyarin) The Jewish Targums & John’s Logos Theology , John Ronning A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith , Craig Evans A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Gospels , Craig Evans Proof of the Gospel , Eusebius of Caesarea The Angel of the Lord , Foreman & Van Dorn Jesus in the Old Testament , Iain Duguid The Gospel According to Isaiah 53 • Darrell Bock & others The Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy • Rydelnik & Blum The Life & Times of Jesus The Messiah • Alfred Eders
Tue, December 12, 2023
How to Read & Interpret the Bible
On this episode of The Humble Skeptic podcast, Shane talks with Mike Brown, one of the authors of Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored, about common errors to avoid when reading and interpreting Scripture. They also discuss a variety of interpretive tools that will make your study of the Bible more effective. SHOW NOTES Finding Christ in All The Scriptures — A New PDF resource In John 5:39, Jesus famously told the religious leaders of his day, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life, but it is they that bear witness of me.” What are the implications of this verse, and how can it change the way we read and understand the entire Bible? That’s the focus of this PDF resource by Shane Rosenthal which you can receive by making a gift of any size. Related Books Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored • Mike Brown & Zach Keele Knowing Scripture • R.C. Sproul Journeys with Jesus • Dennis Johnson Exegetical Fallacies • D.A. Carson Echoes of Exodus • Alistair Roberts & Andrew Wilson The Angel of the Lord • Doug Van Dorn & Matt Foreman According to Plan • Graeme Goldsworthy The Promised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis • Nancy Guthrie Lamb of God: Seeing Jesus in Exodus • Nancy Guthrie The Unfolding Mystery • Edmund Clowney God Dwells Among Us • G.K. Beale & Mitchell Kim Related Articles Exploring Covenant Theology • Mike Brown & Zach Keele
Tue, December 05, 2023
Navigating the Currents of an Aggressively Secular Culture
What is a good definition of “culture,” and why is it so effective at conforming us to believe certain things, and to behave in certain ways? How do we protect ourselves and the next generation from the negative influences of our increasingly secular culture? On this episode, Shane Rosenthal discusses these issues and more with Brett Kunkle, founder of Maven , and co-author of A Practical Guide to Culture. SHOW NOTES Resources by Brett Kunkle A Practical Guide to Culture and A Student’s Guide to Culture ( books ) The Ambassador’s Guide to Mormonism (booklet) A Motivating Mormon Roleplay (article & video) Don’t Just Doubt Your Faith, Doubt Your Doubts (article) Five Tools to Equip Your Kids (article) Do Pronouns Matter? (article) Brett Kunkle Interviews his Co-Author John Stonestreet (podcast) Maventruth.com (Brett Kunkle’s website) Other Related Resources The Lost Tools of Learning , Dorothy Sayers (article) Creed or Chaos? , Dorothy Sayers (article) Recovering the Art of Persuasion , Shane Rosenthal (article) What is Faith? Shane Rosenthal (article) The Virtue of Doubt , Shane Rosenthal (article) Be a Berean! , Shane Rosenthal (article) So The Next Generation Will Know ,
Tue, November 28, 2023
Live Not By Lies
The word “totalitarianism” describes a political system in which the state has total authority over every aspect of life. In regimes of this kind, external conformity is just the first step—what they really want is your soul. According to Rod Dreher, we’re now seeing the rise of a new “soft totalitarianism” which is closer to Huxley’s Brave New World , than Orwell’s 1984 . In soft totalitarianism, conformity is achieved by manipulating access to things like status and comfort, often by means of a social credit system. On this program, Shane Rosenthal talks with Rod Dreher about these and other disturbing trends that he outlines in his bestselling book, Live Not By Lies , which also happens to be the subject of a forthcoming documentary series. SHOW NOTES Resources by Rod Dreher Live Not By Lies (book) The Axis of the Human Heart (essay) Exclude the Excluders! (essay) Live Not By Lies , Rod Dreher on The Jordan Peterson Podcast (video) The Fog of Propaganda : Rod Dreher on American Thought Leaders (video) Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Resources Live Not By Lies (essay) A World Split Apart (Harvard commencement address) One Word of Truth (Nobel Prize speech) Solzhenitsyn at Harvard: The Address & Responses (book) The Solzhenitsyn Reader (book) A Portrait of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn , David Aikman (Mars Hill Audio) The Christian Humanism of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (Mars Hill Audio) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.solzhenitsyncenter.org/autobiograp
Tue, November 21, 2023
The Woke Revolution
Fifty years ago, Os Guinness released his book, The Dust of Death , which offered a piercing analysis of the sixties counterculture movement with its revolutionary ideas about human nature and sexual liberation. In his preface to a new edition of this work, Guinness argues that during this tumultuous decade, “many of the seeds of today’s most radical ideas were sown, only to flower more recently in their most destructive forms.” Shane Rosenthal talks with Os about many of his observations and predictions from a half-century ago, as well as how these radical ideas eventually became mainstream. SHOW NOTES Resources by Os Guinness The Dust of Death , and Last Call for Liberty ( books ) The Magna Charta of Humanity and Fools Talk (books) We’re All Children of the 60’s (article - TGC) I Believe in Doubt (article - Ligonier) A Free People’s Suicide (video - Socrates in the City) The Magna Charta of Humanity (video - Socrates in the City) The Future of Freedom (podcast - WHI) Additional Resources by Os Guinness (website) Other Related Resources Os Guinness: The Christian Public Intellectual , John Shelton (article) Let’s Be Civil About It , Michael Horton & Os Guinness (article - MR) Time for Truth , Ryan Glomsrud (article - MR) <a target="_blank" href="https://shanerose.substack.
Tue, November 14, 2023
Identity in a Post-Christian Culture
As discussed on recent episodes, when it comes to religion and worldview preferences, most people tend to follow their own internal feelings, intuitions, and experiences. But what are the larger social implications of this increasing emphasis on the subjective? According to Carl Trueman, in today’s culture of “expressive individualism,” the idea of conforming to anything external—anything outside the “self”—has come to be seen as “inauthentic.” As a result of this cultural shift, identity is now being formed by a person’s internal feelings and desires rather than by external considerations, including nature itself. Shane Rosenthal talks with Dr. Trueman about this and many other issues he addresses in his book, The Rise & Triumph of the Modern Self. SHOW NOTES Resources by Carl Trueman The Rise & Triumph of the Modern Self & Strange New World ( books ) Dylan Mulvany and the Real Clash of Civilizations (article - First Things) In Our Chaotic Age, Some Atheists are Rethinking Secularism (article) 6 Ways Christians Can Respond to Our Strange New World (article - TGC) The Genesis of Gender (podcast) Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age (podcast) Other Related Resources The Mormonization of American Christianity , Shane Rosenthal (article) The Story of Us , Shane Rosenthal (article) What is Faith? , Shane Rosenthal (article) Liberalism or Christianity? , J. Gresham Machen (article) Is Faith a Feeling? , The Humble Skeptic , Episode 4<a target="_blank" href="https://shanerose.substack.com/p/bonus-
Tue, November 07, 2023
Christianity vs. Liberal/Progressive Theology
In his 1923 classic, Christianity & Liberalism , J. Gresham Machen argued that the liberal churches of his day had abandoned everything distinctive about Christianity in favor of a non-redemptive religion that was rooted in moralism and personal experience. According to Michael J. Kruger, contemporary liberal and progressive Churches are making the same crucial mistakes a century later. On this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Kruger about his book, The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity. SHOW NOTES Resources by Michael J. Kruger The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity (book) The Question of Canon & Canon Revisited (books) Surviving Religion 101 & Christianity at the Crossroads (books) A Review of The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity (article) No, the Church Didn’t Create the Bible , Kruger & Carson (video) Keeping the Faith in College , (podcast) Other Related Resources Christianity & Liberalism , J. Gresham Machen (book) Liberalism or Christianity?, J. Gresham Machen (article) History & Faith , J. Gresham Machen (article) Is Luke a Trustworthy Historian? , Sir William Ramsay (article) <a target="_blank" href="https://whitehorseinn.org/resource-
Tue, October 31, 2023
Death, Ghosts & Views of the Afterlife
On this edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast, we’ll contrast popular beliefs about ghosts and the afterlife with the views presented in the Old and New Testaments. Joining Shane to discuss this important topic is Dr. Michael McClymond, who is the professor of Modern Theology at St. Louis University, and the author of numerous books including Familiar Stranger: An Introduction to Jesus of Nazareth , and The Devil’s Redemption: A New History & Interpretation of Christian Universalism. SHOW NOTES Resources by Michael McClymond The Devil’s Redemption & Familiar Stranger (books) Exploring the Theology of Richard Rohr (article) Original Sin: A Tool for Decoding Human Nature (article) The Untold Story of Purgatory (podcast episode) Does Everyone Go to Heaven? (podcast episode) Other Related Resources Unseen Realities , R.C. Sproul The Story of Us , Shane Rosenthal What is Faith? , Shane Rosenthal Why Should We Believe the Bible? , Shane Rosenthal Karma vs. Grace (podcast episode) Heaven in Pop Culture (podcast episode) We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). We also now have tax-deductible giving options as well. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at <a href="h
Tue, October 17, 2023
The Effects of Media & Technology
T. David Gordon served as a professor of Media Ecology at Grove City College for several decades, and as laptops, smartphones, and social media arrived on the scene in successive waves, he and his colleagues began to notice a change in students’ ability to pay attention and to process the various reading assignments. Shane discusses this with Dr. Gordon along with some of the issues he addresses in an article he recently wrote titled, “The Material is Not Immaterial.” SHOW NOTES Related Articles The Material is Not Immaterial , by T. David Gordon Media Ecology for the Family , by T. David Gordon Why Johnny Can’t Preach ( article ), by T. David Gordon A Discussion of Postman’s Amusing Ourself to Death , by T.D. Gordon An Interview with Neil Postman , Modern Reformation Yes, It’s the Phones (and Social Media) , by Jean Twenge Related Books Why Johnny Can’t Preach , by T. David Gordon Amusing Ourselves to Death , and Technopoly , by Neil Postman Understanding Media , by Marshal McLuhan Generation Me , and iGen , by Jean Twenge<a target="_blank" href="https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?rgnp=na&sts=t&cm_sp=SearchF-_-home-_-R
Tue, September 26, 2023
Faith & Experience (Part 2)
How can we know whether religious experiences are authentic, or just a trick of the brain? And if they really are supernatural, how we be sure that they emanate from the God of the Bible, as opposed to the Koran? Too often we allow our experiences to confirm that which we already believe. On this episode, Shane discusses this with believers from a wide variety of faiths and also airs the second half of his conversation with Dr. J.R. Miller, author of One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism. SHOW NOTES Related Resources More Than Cake , J.R. Miller’s Substack One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism , J.R. Miller ( book ) The Mormonization of American Christianity , Shane Rosenthal Acts 2 & The Tongues Controversy , Shane Rosenthal The Story of Us , Shane Rosenthal The Megachurch Century , Shane Rosenthal Why Should We Believe the Bible? , Shane Rosenthal Related Episodes Faith & Experience (Part 1) , The Humble Skeptic #28 Is Faith a Feeling? , The Humble Skeptic #4 Religion on Trial , The Humble Skeptic #5 Faith & Proof , The Humble Skeptic #7 Proof & The Gospel , The Humble Skeptic #8 The Gospel Creed , The Humble Skeptic #9 We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). We also now have tax-deductible giving options as well. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, September 12, 2023
Faith & Experience (Part 1)
Mormons know their religion is true because they experience a “burning in the bosom.” Pentecostal Christians believe they have proof of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit because they speak in tongues. So how are we to know which religious experiences are truly authentic? Is experience a proper way to ground faith in the first place? On this episode, Shane talks with Dr. J.R. Miller, co-founder of The Center for Cultural Apologetics about his book, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism , which traces the history of the “subjective turn” that has taken root in many Christian circles over the past few centuries. SHOW NOTES Related Resources More Than Cake , J.R. Miller’s Substack One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism , J.R. Miller ( book ) The Mormonization of American Christianity , Shane Rosenthal Acts 2 & The Tongues Controversy , Shane Rosenthal The Story of Us , Shane Rosenthal The Megachurch Century , Shane Rosenthal Why Should We Believe the Bible? , Shane Rosenthal Related Episodes Faith & Experience (Part 2) , The Humble Skeptic #29 Is Faith a Feeling? , The Humble Skeptic #4 Religion on Trial , The Humble Skeptic #5 Faith & Proof , The Humble Skeptic #7 Proof & The Gospel , The Humble Skeptic #8 The Gospel Creed , The Humble Skeptic #9 The Jesus of History , The Humble Skeptic #12 We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options.
Tue, August 29, 2023
Greg Koukl on Street Smarts
Have you ever noticed that conversations about religion and politics tend to produce more heat than light? Because most of us are aware of this, we tend to avoid conversations relating to our deepest convictions. So how can we discuss our beliefs with others in a way that ends up producing more light than heat? How do we have difficult conversations on controversial topics such as the use of personal pronouns? On this episode, Shane talks with Greg Koukl about his forthcoming book Street Smarts : Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Questions. SHOW NOTES Recommended Books Street Smarts , Greg Koukl The Story of Reality , Greg Koukl Tactics , Greg Koukl Live Not By Lies , Rod Dreher Recommended Articles I’d Like to Have an Argument, Please , by Greg Koukl Recovering the Art of Persuasion , by Shane Rosenthal Iron Curtain Diary , by Greg Koukl Recommended Audio Greg Koukl on Blind Faith Dealing with Doubt Greg Koukl on The Problem of Evil Walking in Wisdom Toward Outsiders Live Not By Lies (Shane’s full interview with Rod Dreher) We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, August 08, 2023
The Big Picture
Have you ever been puzzled by things you read in the Bible? For example, why does the book of Exodus spend so much time walking through all the meticulous details related to the Tabernacle? On this episode, Shane Rosenthal talks with J. Daniel Hays about the Bible’s grand narrative, which helps us to understand all the individual puzzle pieces. Dr. Hays is the senior professor of Old Testament at Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas, and he’s the author of The Temple and the Tabernacle: A Study of God’s Dwelling Places from Genesis to Revelation. SHOW NOTES Recommended Books The Temple & The Tabernacle , J. Daniel Hays A Christian’s Guide to Evidence for the Bible , J. Daniel Hays God Dwells Among Us , G.K. Beale & Mitchell Kim The Temple & The Church’s Mission , G.K. Beale Jesus in the Old Testament , Iain Duguid Journeys with Jesus , Dennis Johnson The Angel of the Lord , Doug Van Dorn & Matt Foreman Recommended Articles Finding Christ in All of Scripture , Shane Rosenthal What’s the Most Important Thing in the Bible? Shane Rosenthal Why Should We Believe the Bible? , Shane Rosenthal The Story of Us , Shane Rosenthal A New Way of Reading Scripture , Shane Rosenthal The Tower of Babel , Shane Rosenthal Blessed Are the Pure in Heart ? Shane Rosenthal Recommended Audio</stron
Tue, July 25, 2023
What Did the Earliest Christians Believe?
What were some of the notable features of the earliest Christian sermons? What sort of things did they have in common, and how do they compare with the messages we’re likely to hear in Christian circles today? Shane Rosenthal discusses these questions and more with Dr. Dennis Johnson, author of The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption , and Let’s Study Acts . SHOW NOTES• Recommended books by Dennis Johnson: Journeys with Jesus , The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption , Let’s Study Acts , Walking With Jesus Through His Word , and Him We Proclaim . • Related articles by Shane Rosenthal: “ Can We Trust Luke’s History of the Early Jesus Movement? ”, “ The Story of Us ”, “ On Faith & History ”, “ Why Should We Believe The Bible ?”, “ What is Faith ?”, and “ How to Detect Deception? ” • Related episodes: “ Authenticating the Book of Acts ”, “ Faith & Certainty ”, “ Faith & Proof ”, “ Proof of the Gospel ”, “ The Gospel Creed ”, and “ The Jesus of History .” • The image above featuring the Jerusalem Temple from the vantage point of Solomon’s Portico is a production of Archaeology Illustrated (used by permission). According to John 10:23, Acts 3:11, and 5:12,
Tue, July 11, 2023
Authenticating the Book of Acts
Is the book of Acts a collection of stories and legends about the lives of the apostles, or is it a trustworthy and reliable history of the earliest days of the church? Is there any external evidence that helps to corroborate its claims? Shane Rosenthal discusses these questions and more with Dr. Lydia McGrew, author of Hidden in Plain View: Undesigned Coincidences in the Gospels and Acts. SHOW NOTES Recommended Books Hidden in Plain View , Lydia McGrew Testimonies to the Truth , Lydia McGrew The Mirror or The Mask , Lydia McGrew The Eye of the Beholder , Lydia McGrew The Book of Acts , F.F. Bruce The Book of Acts in the Setting of Hellenistic History , Colin Hemer St. Paul The Traveller and Roman Citizen , William Ramsay Pictures of The Apostolic Church , William Ramsay The Trustworthiness of the New Testament , William Ramsay Related Articles Is Luke a Trustworthy Historian? , William Ramsay Can We Trust Luke’s History of the Early Jesus Movement? , Shane Rosenthal Who is Sergius Paulus? , Shane Rosenthal On Faith & History , Shane Rosenthal Authenticating The Fourth Gospel , Shane Rosenthal Why Should We Believe The Bible ? , Shane Rosenthal <a target="_bla
Tue, June 27, 2023
Rethinking Apologetics
In 1Pet. 3:15, Peter famously says, “Always be ready to give an answer for the hope that lies in you.” In many ways, this has become the standard prooftext for the apologetic enterprise, but have we really understood all that this verse has to teach us? Shane discusses this question and many other related issues with Jeremy Smith, the founder and president of ReThink315 . SHOW NOTES• For more information about Jeremy Smith and the mission of ReThink315 , click here . • Related articles by Shane Rosenthal: “ Recovering the Art of Persuasion ”, “ What is Faith? ”, “ On Faith & Doubt ”, and “ Why Should We Believe The Bible ?” • Related episodes: “ Power or Persuasion? ”, “ Questioning Your Faith ”, “ Dealing with Doubt ”, “ Greg Koukl on Blind Faith ”, “ Is Faith Irrational? ” and “ Is Faith Blind? ” We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, June 13, 2023
Power or Persuasion?
On this episode of The Humble Skeptic , Shane talks with Dr. Adam Duker about his interest in the study of comparative religion, as well as some of his unique experiences teaching this subject at The American University in Cairo . In particular, he relates a story that he was directly involved with a few years ago which became international news. SHOW NOTES• To read news articles related to the international incident involving Dr. Duker, use the following links: Fire , ARA , RNS , Fox News , Alex Morey , and Julia Duin . Also, Dr. Duker is currently looking for an attorney to assist with his case, so if you or someone you know might be able to help, send an email to infoAThumbleskepticDOTcom. • Relevant episodes: “ Questioning Your Faith ”, “ Religion on Trial ”, “ Dealing with Doubt ”, “ Greg Koukl on Blind Faith ”, “ Is Faith Irrational? ” and “ Is Faith Blind? ” • Relevant articles by Shane Rosenthal: “ Recovering the Art of Persuasion ”, “ What is Faith? ”, “ How to Detect Deception ”, “ On Faith & Doubt ”, “ Why Should We Believe The Bible ?” We Ne
Tue, May 30, 2023
Questioning Your Faith
On this program, Shane talks with Fikret Bocek who currently serves as the pastor of a Christian church in Izmir, Turkey. Fikret was raised as a Sunni Muslim, and during this episode he tells the story of the time in which he began to question his faith. In this process, he began to explore both the Koran and the Bible, and ultimately this led to his conversion to Christianity. SHOW NOTES• For more information about Fikret Bocek, click here . For information about Global Church Ministries , which he referenced at the end of this episode, click here . • To listen to Shane’s interview with Sarabeth Kapusta referenced at the beginning of this episode, click here . You can also read her new essay, “ Reconstructing My Faith .” • Related episodes: “ Religion on Trial ”, “ Dealing with Doubt ”, “ Greg Koukl on Blind Faith ”, “ Is Faith Irrational? ”, “ Is Faith Blind? ”, and “ Is Faith a Feeling? ” • Related articles by Shane Rosenthal: “ What is Faith? ”, “ Why Should We Believe The Bible ?”, “ How to Detect Deception ”, “ On Faith & Doubt ” and “ On Faith & History .” We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, May 16, 2023
Dealing with Spiritual Abuse
On this episode, Shane talks with Sarabeth Kapusta about her experience growing up in a cult that in her words “masqueraded as a Baptist church.” Sarabeth is the host of Reconstructing Your Faith , which is a podcast designed to help those who’ve been affected by various forms of spiritual abuse. SHOW NOTES• For more information about Sarabeth Kapusta’s podcast, click here . To listen to the two episodes of Reconstructing Your Faith featuring Shane Rosenthal, use these links: Part 1 , and Part 2 . When Sarabeth’s autobiographical essay becomes available, it will be linked here . • Related episodes: “ Dealing with Doubt ”, “ Greg Koukl on Blind Faith ”, “ Is Faith Irrational? ”, “ Is Faith Blind? ”, “ Is Faith a Feeling? ” • Related articles by Shane Rosenthal: “ I believe—help my unbelief ”, “ Is Faith a Feeling? ”, “ On Faith & Doubt ”, “ What is Faith? ”, “ Why Should We Believe The Bible ?”, “ How to Detect Deception ” and “ On Faith & History .” We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, May 02, 2023
Dealing with Doubt
Is it okay to question your faith or to express doubts about your religious convictions? On this episode, Shane explores a fascinating scene from Luke 7 in which John the Baptist questions whether Jesus is the promised Messiah. Shane discusses the implications of this passage with Greg Koukl and Alisa Childers, and he also hears from Sarabeth Kapusta of the Reconstructing Your Faith podcast who shares her experience of being raised in a cult where questions were off-limits and doubt was a sin. SHOW NOTES • If you’d like to explore this topic further, be sure to check out Shane’s two-part article “ On Faith & Doubt ” referred to in this episode and Greg Koukl’s excellent article: “ Faith is Not Wishing ” Other related articles include: “ The Virtue of Doubt ”, “ What is Faith? ”, “ Why Should We Believe The Bible ?”, “ How to Detect Deception ”, and “ On Faith & History .” Also, check out Sarabeth Kapusta’s article, “ Reconstructing My Faith .” • For more information about the guests who appear on this episode, use the following links: Greg Koukl ( Stand to Reason ), Alisa Childers ( alisachilders.com — Shane appears on episode #190 ), Sarabeth Kapusta ( Reconstructing Your Faith — Shane appears on episode #19 ). We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, April 25, 2023
Greg Koukl on Blind Faith
On this episode of The Humble Skeptic , Shane talks with Greg Koukl about the way faith is misunderstood in our day. In fact, he argues that the English word “faith” has evolved to such an extent that Christians should probably stop using it altogether. Greg is the founder and president of Stand to Reason and the author of The Story of Reality, Tactics , and Faith is Not Wishing . SHOW NOTES • Related Humble Skeptic episodes: “ Is Faith Irrational? ”, “ Is Faith Blind? ”, “ Is Faith a Feeling? ”. To listen to an interview Shane recorded with Greg about his book Tactics , click here . To listen to an interview related to the problem of evil, click here . • Resources by Greg Koukl: Faith Is Not Wishing , Tactics , The Story of Reality , and “ Truth Is Not Ice Cream, Faith Is Not Wishing ” (Audio Lecture). • Recommended articles by Shane Rosenthal, “ What is Faith? ”, “ Why Should We Believe The Bible ?”, “ On Faith & History ”, “ How to Detect Deception ”, and “ Authenticating The Fourth Gospel .” • To order a copy of The Proof of The Gospel by Eusebius of Caesarea, click here . To download a free PDF document containing quotes from Eusebius, Justin Martyr and Augustine related to this episode, click here . We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble S
Fri, April 14, 2023
Bonus Episode: Evidence & Faith (Part 4)
On this bonus edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast, Shane reads lessons 9 & 10 of Richard Whately’s Introduction to Christian Evidences . SHOW NOTES • Click here to access an online version of Richard Whately’s Introduction to C hristian Evidences. If you would like to obtain a paperback reprint, click here . • Recommended articles by Shane Rosenthal, “ Why Should We Believe The Bible ?,” “ How to Detect Deception, ” “ Authenticating The Fourth Gospel ,” and “ On Faith & History .” • To watch a video lecture by Peter J. Williams on “New Evidence the Gospels Were Based on Eyewitness Accounts,” click here . • For more info about The Humble Skeptic vision and how you can help, click here . We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a YEAR-END gift! Another way to help is by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Wed, April 05, 2023
Locating Golgotha
Most translations of the New Testament refer to Golgotha as “The Place of the Skull.” But is this correct? On this episode of The Humble Skeptic podcast, Shane Rosenthal talks with Egyptologist David Rohl about a variety of historical and textual clues that help us to better understand, not only the precise location of Golgotha, but also it’s meaning and significance. SHOW NOTES• Recommended articles by Shane Rosenthal, “ Where Was Jesus Crucified? ,” “ How to Detect Deception, ” “ Authenticating The Fourth Gospel ,” “ Why Should We Believe The Bible ?,” “ On Faith & History ,” and “ Did Palm Trees Grow in Jerusalem? ” • Recommended books by David Rohl, Exodus: Myth or History , and Legendary Kings: The Real Bible Unearthed (which is currently only available in Kindle format). • To listen to Shane’s previous interviews with David Rohl, use the following links: “ Questioning Conventional Wisdom Part 1 ” and “ Part 2 ”, “ Exodus, Myth or History? ”, and “ The Search for the Historical Joseph .” • To find out more about the Joanna ossuary or the chiastic structure of Luke 24:1-12, check out some of the slides from Shane’s lecture: “ Who is Joanna? ” To read a journal article about the ossuary, click here . For further reading see: Gospel Women , by Richard Bauckham, and Who Are Joanna & Theophilus , by
Tue, March 28, 2023
Faith Founded on Facts (Part 2)
On this episode, Shane continues weaving together various interviews he’s recorded on topics related to the reasons Christians can have confidence in the portrait of Jesus presented in the New Testament Gospels. During this podcast, you’ll hear from Peter J. Williams, Richard Bauckham, John Dickson, D.A. Carson, Craig Blomberg, Lydia McGrew, and Daniel Wallace. SHOW NOTES Related Audio For Part 1 of this discussion, click here . For the complete interview with Richard Bauckham, click here , and here . For the complete interview with Daniel Wallace and other resources related to an early date for John’s Gospel, click here . Related Books Can We Trust The Gospels? Peter J. Williams Jesus & The Eyewitnesses , Richard Bauckham Jesus: A Very Short Introduction , Richard Bauckham Testimony of The Beloved Disciple , Richard Bauckham Is Jesus History? John Dickson A Doubter’s Guide To Jesus , John Dickson The Gospel According to John , D.A. Carson Introduction to the New Testament , D.A. Carson Can We Still Believe The Bible? Craig Blomberg The Historical Reliability of the Gospels , Craig Blomberg Revisiting the Corruption of the New Testa
Tue, March 21, 2023
Faith Founded on Facts (Part 1)
On this episode, Shane weaves together several interviews he’s recorded over the years on topics related to the Christian view of “faith,” how it’s grounded in the facts of the real world, and why we can be confident that it’s true. So during this podcast, you’ll hear from scholars such as John Lennox, Peter J. Williams, Richard Bauckham, John Dickson, and D.A. Carson. SHOW NOTES Related Audio For Part 2 of this discussion, click here . For the complete interview with Richard Bauckham, click here , and here . For the complete interview with John Lennox, click here , and here . Recommended Books Can We Trust The Gospels? Peter J. Williams The Surprising Genius of Jesus , Peter J. Williams Jesus & The Eyewitnesses , Richard Bauckham Jesus: A Very Short Introduction , Richard Bauckham Testimony of The Beloved Disciple , Richard Bauckham Is Jesus History? John Dickson A Doubter’s Guide To Jesus , John Dickson Can Science Explain Everything ? John Lennox Gunning for God , John Lennox The Gospel According to John , D.A. Carson Int
Tue, March 14, 2023
Questioning Conventional Wisdom (Part 2)
On this episode, we’ll pick up where we left off last week with Egyptologist, David Rohl. During this part of the conversation, Shane talks with Dr. Rohl about various archaeological discoveries which he argues are connected to the lives Saul and David. Later in the program, the discussion shifts to the recent discovery of the Mt Ebal curse tablet, as well as to questions related to the history and chronology of events recorded in the New Testament. Click here to listen to Part 1 SHOW NOTES• To order an English edition of The Amarna Letters , click here . • To watch a series of videos featuring Scott Stripling’s discussion of the recently discovered Mt. Ebal curse tablet, use the following links: 1) The Altar , 2) Curses & Covenants , 3) The Name of God , 4) Translating , 5) Biblical Archaeology , 6) The Future • To order a copy of David Rohl’s book, Legendary Kings (currently only available in Kindle format) click here ; for Exodus: Myth or History , click here . • To order a series of lectures by David Rohl on video, click here . To order The Patterns of Evidence: Exodus documentary featuring Dr. Rohl, click here . • Shane interviewed David Rohl on two other occasions, and you can find those interviews here . • Click here to read Shane’s article “Where Was Jesus Crucified,” and here to listen to Shane’s discussion of this topic with David Rohl on Episode 17. • Referen
Tue, March 07, 2023
Questioning Conventional Wisdom (Part 1)
On this episode, Shane tells the story of Egyptologist David Rohl by weaving together various interviews and audio clips over the past few decades related to his research into the New Chronology. In the second half of the program, Shane talks with Dr. Rohl about a number of fascinating discoveries that he writes about in his latest book, Legendary Kings: The Real Bible Unearthed. Click here to Begin Part 2 SHOW NOTES • To order a copy of David Rohl’s latest book, Legendary Kings (which is currently only available in Kindle format) click here , and to order a copy of Exodus: Myth or History , click here . • To order a video copy of some of David Rohl’s lectures, click here . To order The Patterns of Evidence: Exodus documentary featuring David Rohl, click here . We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, February 21, 2023
The Jesus of History
On this episode, Shane interacts with statements made on a History Channel documentary about the reference to Jesus in the writings of Josephus. Some claim that the passage is a complete forgery, while others argue that the passage was mildly interpolated. So, outside the Gospels, what can we really know about Jesus from history? Do the Gospels qualify as history, or should they be set aside as works of religious propaganda? SHOW NOTES• For further reading on this topic, check out Shane’s articles: “ On Faith & History, ” “ Why Should We Believe the Bible? ”, and “ Authenticating the Fourth Gospel. ” • If you’d like to listen to other interviews related to this episode, check out Shane’s interview with John Dickson (author of A Doubter’s Guide to Jesus ), as well as his conversation with Daniel Boyarin (author of The Jewish Gospels ). If you’d like to hear the full discussion related to Josephus, here’s a link to the complete interview with Paul Maier . • The clips featuring Simcha Jacobovici originally appeared on this episode of The Naked Archaeologist . We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, February 14, 2023
Fake or Authentic? (Part 2)
How can we tell whether a painting signed by Claude Monet is authentic or not? Similarly, how can we know for certain that the New Testament Gospels aren’t fictional stories, but real historical accounts of the life of Jesus? On this episode, Shane Rosenthal continues his conversation of this subject with Dr. Lydia McGrew, author of Testimonies to the Truth: Why You Can Trust the Gospels. SHOW NOTES • For further reading on this topic, check out Testimonies to the Truth: Why You Can Trust the Gospels , and Hidden in Plain View by Lydia McGrew. See also Shane’s articles How to Detect Deception , and Authenticating the Fourth Gospel . • Click here to listen to Shane’s interview with Richard Bauckham, author of Jesus & The Eyewitnesses , on the topic of the reliability of John’s Gospel, and here to listen to his discussion with New Testament scholar Daniel Wallace regarding an early date for John’s Gospel. We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, February 07, 2023
Fake or Authentic? (Part 1)
How can we know whether the New Testament Gospels are authentic accounts of the life of Jesus, as opposed to fictional documents written as a part of some larger hoax or conspiracy? Shane Rosenthal discusses this question with Dr. Lydia McGrew, author of Testimonies to the Truth: Why You Can Trust the Gospels . Click here to begin Part 2 SHOW NOTES• Click here to order a copy of Lydia McGrew’s new book, Testimonies to the Truth: Why You Can Trust the Gospels , and here to read an article by Shane Rosenthal that outlines his interpretation of the parable of The Rich Man & Lazarus. • Lydia McGrew also appeared on Episode 24 of The Humble Skeptic : Authenticating the Book of Acts. • For more info about The Humble Skeptic vision and how you can help, click here . We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Fri, February 03, 2023
Bonus Episode: Evidence & Faith (Part 3)
On this bonus edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast, Shane reads lessons 6 through 8 of Richard Whately’s Introduction to Christian Evidences . SHOW NOTES • Click here to access an online version of Richard Whately’s Introduction to C hristian Evidences. If you would like to obtain a paperback reprint, click here . • Click here to read Shane’s article, “ Why Should We Believe The Bible? ” • For more info about The Humble Skeptic vision and how you can help, click here . We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a YEAR-END gift! Another way to help is by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. To Listen to PART 4 of Evidence & Faith, click below: Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Fri, January 27, 2023
Bonus Episode: Evidence & Faith (Part 2)
On this special bonus edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast, Shane continues reading selections from the Introduction to Christian Evidences by Richard Whately. SHOW NOTES • Click here to access an online version of Richard Whately’s Introduction to C hristian Evidences. If you would like to obtain a paperback reprint, click here . • Other related articles include: Why Should We Believe The Bible? , What is Faith? , History & Faith , Authenticating the Fourth Gospel , and On Faith & Doubt . • For more info about The Humble Skeptic vision and how you can help, click here . We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a YEAR-END gift! Another way to help is by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. To Listen to Part 3 of Evidence & Faith click below: Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, January 24, 2023
The Gospel Creed
Did the story of Jesus evolve over time? Did he even exist in the first place? On this episode, Shane explores the beliefs of the world’s first Christians through an in-depth investigation of the earliest Christian creed cited by Paul in 1st Corinthians 15. SHOW NOTES• Click here to download a PDF document containing the Dead Sea Scroll material referenced during this episode. If you would like to order a modern English translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls, we recommend this edition . • Click here to listen to Episode 15, Faith Founded on Facts . • For more info about The Humble Skeptic vision and how you can help, click here . We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Fri, January 20, 2023
Bonus Episode: Evidence & Faith (Part 1)
On this special bonus edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast, Shane Rosenthal plays some Beethoven and reads selections from the Introduction to Christian Evidences by Richard Whately. SHOW NOTES • Program update: OFFICIAL episodes are released most Tuesdays — BONUS episodes, occasional Fridays. • Click here to access an online version of Richard Whately’s Introduction to C hristian Evidences. If you would like to obtain a paperback reprint, click here . • Click here to read Shane’s article, “ Why Should We Believe The Bible? ” • For more info about The Humble Skeptic vision and how you can help, click here . We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a YEAR-END gift! Another way to help is by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. To Listen to Part 2 of Evidence & Faith, click below: Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, January 10, 2023
Proof of the Gospel
On this episode, Shane Rosenthal continues his conversation with Dr. Mike Farley of Covenant Seminary in St. Louis about the relationship between faith and proof. What does the Bible itself say about this issue, and how was faith promoted during the first few centuries of the Christian Church? That’s the focus of this edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast . SHOW NOTES• To order a copy of Eusebius’ book, The Proof of The Gospel , click here . Also, if you would like to read an article related to the topic of this episode, check out Shane’s article, “ Why Should We Believe The Bible? ” • To download a free PDF document containing select quotations from Justin Martyr, Eusebius, and Augustine mentioned during this episode, click here . We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, January 03, 2023
Faith & Proof
What is the relationship between faith and proof? Shane Rosenthal discusses this question with Dr. Mike Farley of Covenant Theological Seminary . How did the Israelites come to believe that Moses really spoke with God, and how did his writings become so authoritative among the ancient Hebrews? Was it just a leap of faith? That’s the focus of this edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast. SHOW NOTES• If you would like to read further on this topic, start with Shane’s article “ Why Should We Believe the Bible? ” For a more in-depth treatment, we recommend Proof of the Gospel by Eusebius of Caesarea. • Reference was made on this episode to an interview Shane conducted with Daniel Boyarin, author of The Jewish Gospels . You can listen to that conversation here . We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, December 27, 2022
Faith & Certainty
What do you believe about God and the afterlife? How certain are you that your beliefs are true, particularly when compared with all the other faith and worldview options that happen to be out there? Can we have certainty about our deepest convictions? On this edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast , Shane Rosenthal discusses these questions and more with Dr. Dennis Johnson, author of Journeys with Jesus , and Let’s Study Acts. SHOW NOTES For a gift of any amount, we’ll send you a 20 page downloadable copy of What is Faith? by Shane Rosenthal. There are currently two ways to give: 1) Make a gift directly to The Humble Skeptic by clicking here — these gifts are not currently tax deductible, but this option will become available soon! 2) Upgrade to a paid subscription through Substack using the green button below. Subscribe now The Humble Skeptic podcast in association with the Memphis Apologetics Group will be hosting a conference titled Questions of Faith on Feb. 24-26, 2023. This conference will be held at the Richland Association Reformed Presbyterian Church in Rosemark, TN, which is 25 minutes north of Memphis. Click here for more information (though the conference is free, registration is required). The lengthy quote from Princeton New Testament scholar, J. Gresham Machen was adapted from a series of lectures he delivered to the Bible League of Great Britain in 1932. This material was later published under the title, The Importance of Christian Scholarship which you can find here . These lectures were later reprinted and included in The Selected Shorter Writings of J. Gresham Machen as well as What is Christianity? Dennis Johnson has written two books related to the book of Acts: The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption , and Let’s Study Acts . Also, his book Journeys with Jesus is a very helpful introduction to reading the entire Bible in a Christ-centered way. If you’re a fan of this podcast and you still haven’t rated the show or written a rev
Sun, December 18, 2022
What Child Is This?
On this special Christmas edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast, Shane takes a break from his current series on “Questions of Faith” and plays a Christmas sermon he recently preached on Micah chapter 5. SHOW NOTES For Further Reading Finding Christ in All of Scripture , Shane Rosenthal (PDF) Why Should We Believe The Bible? , Shane Rosenthal (article) A New Way of Reading Scripture , Shane Rosenthal (article) The Jewish Gospels , Daniel Boyarin (book) Is Jesus in the Old Testament? , Ian Duguid (booklet) Four Principles for Reading the Old Testament , Ian Duguid (article) Journeys with Jesus , Dennis Johnson (book) Proof of the Gospel , Eusebius of Caesarea (book) The Moody Handbook of Messianic Prophecy , Rydelnik & Blum (book) Echoes of Exodus , Roberts & Wilson (book) The Angel of the Lord , Foreman & Van Dorn (book) Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament , Nancy Guthrie (book series) We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at <a href="https://www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_ca
Tue, December 13, 2022
Religion on Trial
In his book, Religion on Trial, Craig Parton says that “Religions are worldviews. They claim to address the primary questions of our existence—where we came from, where we are going, and why we are going where we are going.” In that sense he says, “Everyone is religious, because everyone has a worldview, even if that worldview is that we came from a totally purposeless beginning and are returning to dust.” But, how can we determine whether a given worldview happens to be true? That’s the focus of this special bonus episode of The Humble Skeptic podcast. SHOW NOTES For a gift of any size (using the tip jar above), we’ll send you a copy of What is Faith? by Shane Rosenthal. To listen to a White Horse Inn conversation featuring Shane Rosenthal, Craig Parton and others on the eyewitness testimony found in the Fourth Gospel, click here . To order a copy of Religion on Trial by Craig Parton, click here. To order a copy of The Testimony of The Evangelists by Simon Greenleaf, click here . To read an online edition of A Brief Outline of The Evidences of The Christian Religion by Archibald Alexander, click here . Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, December 06, 2022
Is Faith a Feeling?
According to many Christians today, faith isn’t based on external facts or evidence, but instead is thought of as an internal subjective feeling, intuition, or experience. But is this idea biblical? Does the Bible ever say that faith is related to our feelings? Where do other religious traditions stand on this issue? Shane Rosenthal investigates these questions and talks with Craig Parton, author of Religion on Trial. SHOW NOTES Recommended Reading Is Faith a Feeling? , Shane Rosenthal (article) Why Should We Believe the Bible? , Shane Rosenthal (article) What is Faith? , Shane Rosenthal (20 page PDF resource) Religion on Trial , Craig Parton (book) Habits of the Heart , Robert Bellah et al (book) God in the Whirlwind , David Wells (book) 1984 , George Orwell (book) Recommended Episodes Faith & Experience, Part 1 Faith & Experience, Part 2 Faith & Certainty Faith & Proof We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Wed, November 23, 2022
Is Faith Blind?
When Shane Rosenthal recently polled close to a hundred Christians at a variety of different events, the overwhelming majority described faith as a “blind leap.” But is this idea taught anywhere in Scripture? On this episode of The Humble Skeptic , Shane examines the arguments and passages that some people use in support of the idea that faith is blind. SHOW NOTES Recommended Reading Does Hebrews 11:1 Teach Blind Faith? , Shane Rosenthal What is Faith? , Shane Rosenthal Why Should We Believe the Bible? , Shane Rosenthal The Mormonization of American Christianity , Shane Rosenthal Be a Berean! , Shane Rosenthal The Virtue of Doubt , Shane Rosenthal Recommended Episodes Greg Koukl on Blind Faith Dealing with Doubt Faith Founded on Facts Faith & Proof Proof of the Gospel We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or by upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, November 15, 2022
Is Faith Irrational?
New atheists such as Richard Dawkins and others frequently claim that “faith is belief in the absence of evidence,” but is this really the case? On this episode of The Humble Skeptic podcast, Shane Rosenthal takes a deep dive into the true definition of faith and interacts with a variety of perspectives. SHOW NOTES • Shane Rosenthal has written a 20-page downloadable PDF document titled, What is Faith? (which you can access here ). This e-booklet walks through the issues discussed on this program (complete with supporting documentation). • The audio clip featuring Greg Koukl was taken from a lecture titled “Truth Is Not Ice Cream, Faith Is Not Wishing” which you can order here . Greg has also written an article titled Faith Is Not Wishing , which you can find here . • Below is the Google Ngram chart referenced during this episode. This tool charts the occurrence of words or phrases in all the scanned books that Google has in its database. The graph below illustrates the fact that the phrases “blind faith” and “leap of faith,” came to prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries. We Need Your Help! Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
Tue, October 04, 2022
Pilot Episode of The Humble Skeptic Podcast
On this pilot episode, Shane Rosenthal discusses what it means to be a "humble skeptic," and tells a story that helps to explain his overall approach for this new podcast. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe
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