Was Judas Iscariot Actually a Saint? & Is the Bible Still the Word of God?

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate dives into a series of headlines that make you wonder if some folks are reading the same Bible we are—or if they've decided to just write a new one. We kick things off with a historical and theological curveball: Was Judas Iscariot actually a saint? While most of us remember him as the "betrayal guy," some modern theories suggest he might have just been a misunderstood instrument of providence. Read more at: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/world-history/judas-iscariot-jesus-christ-betrayal-saint-sinner-easter-the-bible-a6950161.html We also tackle the "modesty police" controversy surrounding Christian rocker Magdalene Rose, whose concert attire has sparked a wave of church cancellations. It turns out, even in 2026, the question of what a rocker should wear to a venue is still a heated theological debate. Read more at: https://protestia.com/2026/04/15/christian-rocker-magdalene-rose-speak-out-after-multiple-churches-cancel-shows-over-her-attire/ As if two testaments weren't enough work to get through, a Bishop is now calling for a "Third Testament," claiming the first two are "problematic" and—wait for it—not actually the Word of God. Apparently, the original Author just didn't get the memo on modern sensibilities. [cite: 30, 51] Read more at: https://protestia.com/2026/04/20/bishop-says-we-need-a-third-testament-because-the-first-two-are-problematic-and-not-the-word-of-god/ Finally, we address Wesley Hill’s recent comments regarding unrepentant homosexuality and the soul. We ask the hard question: does theology have the authority to redefine what endangers our spiritual standing? Read more at: https://protestia.com/2026/04/15/web-hill-says-unrepentant-homosexuality-does-not-endanger-ones-soul/ It’s an episode full of "wait, they said what?" moments that remind us why apologetics is a full-time job. 📚 Resources & Links: • Article: Was Judas Iscariot a Saint or a Sinner? - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/world-history/judas-iscariot-jesus-christ-betrayal-saint-sinner-easter-the-bible-a6950161.html • News: Churches Cancel Magdalene Rose Over Attire - https://protestia.com/2026/04/15/christian-rocker-magdalene-rose-speak-out-after-multiple-churches-cancel-shows-over-her-attire/ • News: Bishop Calls for a 'Third Testament' - https://protestia.com/2026/04/20/bishop-says-we-need-a-third-testament-because-the-first-two-are-problematic-and-not-the-word-of-god/ • Resource: Wesley Hill on Homosexuality and the Soul - https://protestia.com/2026/04/15/wesley-hill-says-unrepentant-homosexuality-does-not-endanger-ones-soul/ For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com *** #️⃣ HASHTAGS #AskAChristianPodcast #JudasIscariot #BibleTruth #Christianity #MagdaleneRose #Apologetics #BibleStudy #ChurchControversy #ChristianRock #Theology #IsTheBibleTrue #FaithQuestions #GospelTruth #Scripture #ChristianLife