Modern Mind, Ancient Book
Welcome to Modern Mind, Ancient Book, a podcast that bridges the past and the present. Join us as we delve into the rich stories, philosophies, and cultural contexts of books from the Bible. Learn with us the mystery of how the Bible can still speak to us today. This podcast is crafted for seekers of wisdom, knowledge, truth, and the secrets of God. Modern Mind, Ancient Book offers a journey into the past with a fresh, modern perspective finding meaning in ancient valuable literary masterpieces collected into what we call, the Bible!
Join us as we honestly struggle to learn and grow in truth! The mysterious love of God can be found in His Word! Join us as we learn to follow, "The Way".
We hope to be a place of learning for the beginner, the novice, and the academic alike!
Contact us at: modernmindancientbook@gmail.com
Episodes
101 episodes
Inside 2 Thessalonians: When, Where, and Why Paul Wrote Again
In this episode, we explore the background and composition of 2 Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul’s second letter to the believers in Thessalonica. We discuss its authorship, examining internal and external evidence for Pauline origin; its place ...
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Episode 30
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Q 5 -Paul Wasn’t Anti-Jewish—and Neither Am I: Rediscovering the Jewish Heart of the Gospel
For centuries, Paul has been misunderstood as a man who rejected Judaism to start a new religion. But was that really his message? In this episode, we explore Paul’s true identity as a faithful Jew who followed Yeshua (Jesus) not in spite
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Episode 32
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Q 4 -I Keep God’s Feasts—But I’m Not Forcing You To: Understanding Freedom and Faithfulness
Why do some followers of Yeshua (Jesus) celebrate God’s appointed feasts while others don’t? In this episode, we unpack the heart behind keeping the biblical feasts—not as a means of salvation, but as a response of love and identity. Discover h...
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Episode 31
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Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians: Origins & Context
In this episode, we take a scholarly deep dive into 1 Thessalonians — exploring the who, where, when, and why behind the letter. We begin with the authorship question: what evidence supports Paul (or a Pauline circle) as the writer? Next, we ex...
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Episode 29
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Q 3 -Why Ignoring the Jewish Roots Distorts the Gospel: Rediscovering Yeshua’s Original Message
For centuries, Christianity has often been separated from the very faith and culture of its Jewish Messiah. But what happens when we strip the Gospel from its Jewish roots? In this episode, we uncover how misunderstanding Torah, covenant, and t...
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Episode 30
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Q 2 -The Shocking Truth: Grace and Torah Were Always on the Same Side
For centuries, many have believed that grace and Torah stand opposed — that the “Law” was replaced by “grace.” But what if that’s not true? What if the same divine heart that gave the Torah also extended grace from the very beginning?In ...
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Episode 29
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Q 1 -Judaizer or Just Devoted? Why Christians Follow a Jewish Messiah but Don’t Practice Judaism
Why do Christians claim to follow a Jewish Rabbi—Yeshua (Jesus)—yet reject the very faith He practiced? In this episode, we explore the tension between devotion and distortion: was early Christianity ever meant to separate from its Jewish roots...
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Episode 28
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Paul’s Letter to the Galatians: Freedom, Faith, and the True Gospel
In this episode, we explore the Book of Galatians—one of the Apostle Paul’s most passionate letters. Written to the early churches in Galatia, this epistle confronts questions of faith, freedom, and the true Gospel. We’ll look at who wrote Gala...
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Episode 27
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Faith in Action: How James Speaks to Seekers Today
The letter of James is one of the earliest writings of the New Testament — a raw and urgent call to live out genuine faith. Written by James, the brother of Jesus and a respected leader of the Jerusalem church, this epistle reflects the heart o...
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Episode 26
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Between Prophecy and Messiah: Hidden History from Malachi to the First New Testament Words
Most sermons begin in Matthew or in the Gospels, but few ever pause to explore the watershed centuries between Malachi and the first writings of the New Testament such as Galatians. This mysterious era — the Intertestamental P...
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Episode 25
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From Messenger to Messiah: Unpacking the 400 Silent Years
What happened in the gap between Malachi—the last prophet of the Old Testament—and the writing of Galatians in the New Testament? For about four hundred years, Scripture falls silent. Empires rose and fell. Judaism changed. Messianic expectatio...
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Episode 24
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Faithful to the Call: A Pastor’s Lifelong Journey of Serving Jesus and His Church Part 2
In our last episode, we heard how God transformed the life of a poor farmer into a zealous preacher of the Gospel. But that was only the beginning. In this episode, we follow his remarkable lifelong journey of faith—decades of preaching, pastor...
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Episode 23
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From Fields of Poverty to Fields of Souls: A Pastor’s Powerful Testimony of Transformation Part 1
Charles Shorter grew up as a poor farmer, with little hope and even less opportunity. But one life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ transformed everything. Today, he is a pastor with a burning passion to preach the Gospel—giving up his form...
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Episode 22
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From Communism to Christ: A Chinese Man’s Miraculous Encounter with Jesus Part 2 of 2
Discover the powerful, true story of a former Chinese communist who encountered Jesus Christ in a supernatural, life-changing way. Raised under the strict atheism of the Chinese Communist Party, this man had never heard the name of Jesus—until ...
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Episode 25
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Faith Against All Odds: A Chinese Christian’s Journey to Jesus part 1 of 2
Discover the powerful, true story of a former Chinese communist who encountered Jesus Christ in a supernatural, life-changing way. Raised under the strict atheism of the Chinese Communist Party, this man had never heard the name of Jesus—until ...
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Episode 24
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From Buddhism and Conservative Judaism to Christ: A Jewish Man’s Miraculous Encounter with Jesus Part 2 of 2
In this powerful and emotional testimony, a Jewish man shares how he journeyed through Buddhism and Conservative Judaism in search of truth—until he encountered Jesus the Messiah in a miraculous and supernatural way. Raised with tradition but l...
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Episode 21
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The hidden Messianic truth that changed his life forever part 1 of 2
What happens when a man born into Buddhism and raised in Conservative Judaism has a supernatural encounter with Jesus? In this jaw-dropping true story, a Jewish man shares how his spiritual search across Eastern philosophy, Jewish tradition, an...
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Episode 20
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Malachi: A Faithful God and a Fading People
The Book of Malachi closes the Old Testament with a bold and urgent plea: Return to Me, says the Lord. In a time of spiritual apathy and religious routine, God speaks through Malachi to call His people back to covenant loyalty, sincere worship,...
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Episode 19
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Nehemiah: From Foreigner to Faithful Restoration and Worship
Nehemiah is more than a story of bricks and blueprints—it’s a call to courage, conviction, and spiritual renewal. In the face of opposition, Nehemiah leads with prayer, strategy, and relentless faith to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls and revive its ...
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Episode 18
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Ezra: Rebuilding the Ruins and Returning to God
The book of Ezra is a powerful record of return, restoration, and revival. After decades of exile, God stirs the hearts of kings and common people alike to rebuild His temple and renew covenant faithfulness. In this episode, we explore how Ezra...
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Episode 17
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Haggai: Rebuilding God’s House and Refocusing Our Priorities
In just two chapters, the prophet Haggai delivers a message that still echoes today: Put God first. Amid broken foundations and distracted lives, God calls His people to rebuild the temple—and their hearts. This episode explores how misplaced p...
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Episode 17
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The Queen, the Plot, and the Providence: Esther
The Book of Esther reveals God’s hidden hand in history—where courage, faith, and divine timing save a nation. Set in ancient Persia, Esther rises from obscurity to queenship, risking her life to rescue her people from destruction. Though God’s...
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Episode 16
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5 of 5 How do Gentile and Jewish believers unite to become the "one new man"?
The called out ones of God should be united in Jesus. How can we accomplish such a daunting task?ModernMindAncientBook@gmail.com
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