Dr. Mark Fairchild - Paul, Chains, and Freedom: Did Enslavement Shape the Apostle’s Theology?

In this episode, Greg and Dr. Mark Fairchild explore historical and textual evidence suggesting that the Apostle Paul’s possible experience with enslavement may have influenced his profound use of slavery and freedom imagery throughout his New Testament letters. The conversation examines Paul’s early life, cultural context, and theological language, offering fresh insight into how personal history may have shaped one of Christianity’s most influential voices. You can study this topic much deeper by acquiring Dr. Fairchild's book Paul’s Enslavement: The Early Life of Saul the Zealot