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Rethinking Scripture

by Gregory D. Hall

Rethinking what we thought we already knew about the Bible. Gregory D. Hall (DMin) examines familiar scriptures from a thematic perspective and speaks with respected scholars about new ways the Scriptures can be examined. The Rethinking Scripture Podcast will allow you to better grasp a biblical understanding of where humanity has been, who we are, and what lies ahead.

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  1. 99. Matthew 10 - The Lost Sheep of the House of Israel: A Fresh Look at Jesus' Mission

    Rethinking Scripture Podcast - Episode 99 - Matthew 10 - The Lost Sheep of the House of Israel: A Fresh Look at Jesus' Mission Instructions January 12, 2026 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we continue our study of the Gospel of Matthew. This episode discusses Matthew chapter 10—Jesus'...

  2. 98. Introducing the "Rethinking Advent" User Guide

    Rethinking Scripture Podcast - Episode 98: Introducing the "Rethinking Advent" User Guide December 14, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall Rethinking Advent was never meant to be just a podcast series (episodes 28-33)—it was designed to be walked through. In this short special episode, I introduce the...

  3. 97. Matthew 9 - Touching the Fringe: The Function of Tassels in Jesus’ Remnant-Gathering Mission

    Episode Notes Episode 97: Matthew 9 - Touching the Fringe: The Function of Tassels in Jesus’ Remnant-Gathering Mission November 30, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked symbols in the Gospels—the tassels on Jesus’ garment. From Torah commands to the...

  4. 96. Matthew 8-9 - Reporting Safe From a Cross-Reference Tornado

    Episode Notes Episode 96: Matthew 8-9 - Reporting Safe From a Cross-Reference Tornado November 11, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we’ll be introducing you to the idea of a cross-reference tornado. That’s the term I’ve given to those Bible stories that send you spinning through...

  5. 95. Matthew 8 - Using Infectious Skin Diseases for Outreach

    Episode Notes Episode 95: Matthew 8 - Using Infectious Skin Diseases for Outreach November 1, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we’ll dive into a particular formula (3 stories of healing followed by a call to discipleship) that Matthew uses to present Jesus’ ministry. When we’re done,...

  6. 94. Matthew 5-7 - Two Kingdoms, One Choice: The Sermon on the Mount in One Episode

    Episode Notes Episode 94: Matthew 5-7 - Two Kingdoms, One Choice: The Sermon on the Mount in One Episode March 26, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we’ll be talking about Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It spans nearly three chapters in Matthew’s gospel… and it will challenge you to...

  7. 93. Matthew 5 - Blessings, Curses, and Moving Mountains: The Architecture of Matthew’s Gospel

    Episode Notes Episode 93: Matthew 5 - Blessings, Curses, and Moving Mountains: The Architecture of Matthew’s Gospel March 4, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we're diving into Matthew chapter 5 and we’ll notice a fascinating aspect of Matthew gospel. Matthew organizes Jesus’ major...

  8. 92. Matthew 4 - Not the First Calling of the First Disciples

    Episode Notes Episode 92: Matthew 4 - Not the First Calling of the First Disciples Feb 13, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we finish Matthew chapter 4 by looking at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee and what some say is the calling of the first disciples. Did these men...

  9. 91. Matthew 3-4 - Fulfilling the Theme of Baptism and Testing

    Episode Notes Episode 91: Matthew 3-4 - The Baptist Feb 5, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we’ll spend some time talking about Jewish baptism, take a look at a curious statement Jesus makes, and then talk about his testing in the wilderness at the beginning of Matthew 4. All of that...

  10. 90. Matthew 3 - The Baptist

    Episode Notes Episode 90: Matthew 3 - The Baptist March 14, 2024 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we’re in the first 12 verses of Matthew 3. It’s a deep dive into John the Baptist’s ministry and no matter how familiar you think you are with this New Testament character, I guarantee we’re...

  11. 89. Matthew 1-2 - Let's Talk About the Birth Narrative

    Episode Notes Episode 89: Matthew 1-2 - Let's Talk About the Birth Narrative March 4, 2024 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall The story of Jesus’ birth has become more than familiar to many. But even after hearing it year after year during the holiday season, there are still elements we may be missing. In...

  12. 88. Matthew 1 - A Royal Genogram - Pt. 2

    Episode Notes Episode 88: Matthew 1 - A Royal Genogram - Pt. 2 February 12, 2024 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall Mathew begins his gospel with a long list of names… and it’s a list you may be tempted to skip over just to move more quickly to the story of Jesus’ birth… but the birth story really begins...

  13. 87. Matthew 1 - A Royal Genogram - Pt. 1

    Episode Notes Episode 87: Matthew 1 - A Royal Genogram - Pt. 1 February 1, 2024 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall I’ve always thought most of scripture was inspired… I mean, let’s be honest, those long lists of names in the genealogies, somebody must have snuck those in after the final edits. If that’s…

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  14. 86. Intro to Matthew - Recognizing the Ol’ Switcharoony

    Episode Notes Episode 86: Intro to Matthew - Recognizing the Ol’ Switcharoony January 25, 2024 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In the movie the Princess Bride, there is a battle of the wits between two characters, Vizzini, a “Sicilian man of genius,” and the main character Westley. For those who have…

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  15. 85. A New Year... with New Projects!

    Episode 84 - A New Year... with New Projects Jan 15, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall For those of you listening in real time… you realize I’ve been absent the last four months. And the beauty being on a podcast means that for many of you… this will just simply be Episode 85… the one that follows...

  16. 84. From Exodus to Communion: Exploring the Biblical Roots of the New Covenant

    Episode 84 - From Exodus to Communion: Exploring the Biblical Roots of the New Covenant Sept 9, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In an attempt to better understand the signs of the new covenant, baptism and communion, we jump into 1 Corinthians 10 and consider the significance of Paul’s instruction...

  17. 83. Unpacking Baptism: Is It a Covenant or a Quick Commitment?

    Episode 83 - Shotgun Weddings, Rings and New Covenant Baptism Aug 23, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall Weddings are a big deal. I’m always amazed at the many details that go into such events. It usually takes months to properly plan and execute a modern wedding ceremony. But one doesn’t actually…

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  18. 82. John H. Walton - Q & R

    Episode 82 - John H. Walton - Q & R Aug 5, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode I welcome Dr. John H. Walton to the podcast to answer several questions posed by members of "The John H. Walton Discussion Group" on Facebook. Dr. Walton is a scholar and was, until just recently, a…

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  19. 81. Three… It’s a Magic Number

    Episode 81 - Three... It's a Magic Number July 29, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall I grew up listening to School House Rock. I know that dates me a little… but I suspect with the internet and all… there are many in every generation that are familiar with songs like Interjections, I’m Just a Bill…

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  20. 80. The Translation/Transliteration Trouble in Testament Texts

    Episode 80 - The Translation/Transliteration Trouble Within Testament Texts July 8, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall Most people are familiar with the process of translation. But, fewer people are familiar with the process of transliteration. Translation is the process of reworking text from one...

  21. 79. REST API (After Pentecost Instruction)

    Episode 79 - REST API (After Pentecost Instruction) June 8, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In the world of computers, "REST API" stands for Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface. It is an architectural style and a set of principles for designing networked applications.…

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  22. 78. Jesus as the "Son of Man" and "Lord" of Sabbath

    Episode 78 - Jesus as the "Son of Man" and "Lord" of Sabbath June 8, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we dive deep into the intriguing titles claimed by Jesus – "Son of Man" and "Lord" – and attempt to unravel their profound implications regarding sabbath rest. We will unravel the...

  23. 77. Jubilee Jesus

    Episode 77 - Jubilee Jesus May 25, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall One may be familiar with the term jubilee. It's a descriptor that is sometimes used in our modern culture in a variety of ways. In this episode we look into the biblical context for the idea of the jubilee. We will define it, look…

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  24. 76. C.S. Lewis and His Platonic Christianity

    Episode 76 - C.S. Lewis and His Platonic Christianity May 18, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall Throughout the centuries many authors have described a world-view consisting of a dualistic reality. In other words, there’s one reality that we all interact with in the physical realm, experience and…

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  25. 75. Ancient Perspectives on the Image of God

    Episode 75 - Ancient Perspectives on the Image of God April 20, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we explore how ancient the Near Eastern understanding of the image of God might influence how we think of this concept today. The concept of being made in the image of God has played a...

  26. 74. Easter and the Cultic Calendar

    Episode 74 - Easter and the Cultic Calendar April 7, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall It's an Easter special! In this episode we consider the Jewish cultic calendar, which includes the feasts of Passover, Unleavened Bread, and First Fruits. These divinely instituted assemblies are closely connected…

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  27. 73. Ancient Cosmology & Divine Rest

    Episode 73 - Ancient Cosmology & Divine Rest April 1, 2022 (no fooling!) - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we take a little trip. We’ll be visiting the world of the Ancient Near East (ANE). Why is this important? Because the Bible was written into that ancient culture. We’ll be looking at...

  28. 72. Religious False Dilemmas

    Episode 72 - Religious False Dilemmas March 23, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we look discuss religious false dilemma fallacies. Sometimes these dilemmas are propagated by bad actors with malicious intent, but sometimes they are just passed along by people that don't know there…

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  29. 71. Remember the Great Cessation - Exodus 20:8-11

    Episode 71 - Remember the Great Cessation - Exodus 20:8-11 March 2, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we venture into the sacred ground of the fourth commandment. When God says, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” He’s talking about the original 7th day of creation. That’s…

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  30. 70. Remembering Michael Heiser

    Episode 70 - Remembering Michael Heiser Feb 22, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode, we take a moment to memorialize the passing of the theologian and scholar, Dr. Michael S. Heiser. In 2020, Heiser was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Pancreatic cancer. On Feb 15, 2023 he turned…

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  31. 69. Unscrambling Christ's Easy Yoke

    Episode 69 - Unscrambling Christ's Easy Yoke Feb 16, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we attempt to unscramble Christ's easy yoke. When Jesus offered rest to the weary and heavy-laden, He harnessed a yoke to His offer. Throughout the Bible, yokes are closely associated with the work…

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  32. 68. What's Left of Sabbath Rest?

    Episode 68 - What's Left of Sabbath Rest Feb 9, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall Many of the books written on the topic of biblical rest focus largely on the observance of the Old Testament's fourth commandment. But the seventh-day sabbath is just a small sliver of what the Bible has to say on the...

  33. 67. Morris Dirks - 80's Youth Group Culture

    Episode 67 - Morris Dirks - 1980's Youth Group Culture Jan 26, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall 44eKtcdJnhPFE6ajx0YL Morris Dirks is well known in the Pacific Northwest corner of the United States. He was the head pastor at two large churches (in Oregon and Washington) and is the founding Director…

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  34. 66. Rethinking Rest Launch Day Special

    Episode 66 - Rethinking Rest Launch Day Special Jan 19, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall This is a very special episode of the podcast. In it we celebrate the launch of my first book, Rethinking Rest. I discuss some of the things I learned in the writing the book and in the publishing process. I…

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  35. 65. Curtis Zackery - Searching for Soul Rest

    Episode 65 - Searching for Soul Rest an Interview w/ Author Curtis Zackery Jan 12, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we begin a new series where we will discuss and examine what it means when the Bible talks about rest. There have been many attempts to describe rest and today’s guest,...

  36. 64. Acts 27-28 - Survivor - Malta

    Episode 64: Acts 27-28 - Survivor - Malta Jan 7, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall The last two chapters in Acts contain the details of an amazing shipwreck where all the crew and passengers are brought safely to the island of Malta. The story is better than a similar reality tv program you may have...

  37. 63. Acts 24-26 - Felix, Festus, and Agrippa

    Episode 61: Acts 24-26 - Felix, Festus, and Agrippa Dec 30, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In Acts 24-26, Paul stands before three Roman backed rulers, Felix, Festus, & Agrippa II. You may have read this story not really understanding who these rulers were. If that’s you, you are not alone. Most...

  38. 62. Rethinking Advent (Rewind)

    Rethinking Scripture Podcast - Episode 62: Rethinking Advent Rewind December 21, 2021 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall Join Gregory Hall for a special rendition of the advent story. In this episode we'll look at some of the details from last year's advent series (episodes 28-33) and combine those details...

  39. 61. Acts 22-23 - The Commissioning Formula

    Episode 61: Acts 22-23 - The Commissioning Formula Dec 13, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall There is a common way the biblical authors tell the story when a person is commissioned by God for a specific task. While these revelations are always unique to those who receive them, they all share a…

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  40. 60. Acts 20-21 - The Eutychus Syndrome

    Episode 60: Acts 20-21 - The Eutychus Syndrome Dec 1, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In Acts 20, we are introduced to Eutychus. He’s a young man who, falls asleep while listening to one of Paul’s sermons, then falls to his death from an upper story window. In this episode we ask what lessons we...

  41. 59. Acts 18-19 - The Liminal Leftovers of Johnny B.

    Episode 59: Acts 18-19 - The Liminal Leftovers of Johnny B. November 13, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In Acts 18-19 we are introduced to a subgroup of the faithful. They are folks that knew and followed the teachings of John the Baptist. But these events occur about thirty years after the…

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  42. 58. Acts 16-17 - What Must I Do to Be Saved?

    Rethinking Scripture Podcast Episode 58: Acts 16-17 - What Must I Do to Be Saved? October 29, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In Acts 16-17 Paul and his traveling companions hit the road. These chapters record some of the events in his second missionary journey… and they are packed full of...

  43. 57. Acts 15 - Understanding the Gentile Prohibitions

    Rethinking Scripture Podcast Episode 57: Acts 15 - Who Were Those "Appointed to Eternal Life?" October 19, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In Acts 15, a decision is made. The question on the table was how to keep peace between the different cultural expectations of those who had come to faith in...

  44. 56. Acts 13-14 - Who Were Those "Appointed to Eternal Life?"

    Rethinking Scripture Podcast Episode 56: Acts 13-14 - Who Were Those "Appointed to Eternal Life?" September 28, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall *10-12-23 Note - The original release of this episode had some minor production errors. Those have been corrected and the new version is available for...

  45. 55. Acts 12 - The Logos and the Mythos

    Rethinking Scripture Podcast Episode 55: Acts 12 - The Logos and the Mythos September 28, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In ancient times stories used two general concepts, logos and mythos, to convey meaning to their readers. It’s true of stories outside the Bible, but it’s also true of the…

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  46. 54. Acts 10-11 - The Gentile Pentecost

    Rethinking Scripture Podcast Episode 54: Acts 10-11 - The Gentile Pentecost September 9, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall When we read Acts 10, we often make Cornelius the focus of the chapter. But a careful reading of the text suggests that Peter is really the dynamic character with the most...

  47. 53. Acts 9 - What Exactly Happened on the Way to Damascus?

    Rethinking Scripture Podcast Episode 53: Acts 9 - What Exactly Happened on the Way to Damascus? August 27, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall Acts 9 is where we find the story of Saul’s conversion. But you may be surprised to discover that’s not the only place this story is found. Luke included two...

  48. 52. Acts 8 - The Samaritans

    Rethinking Scripture Podcast Episode 52: Acts 8 - The Samaritans August 20, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In Acts 8, Philip made his way to Samaria to tell them the story of the Christ. This was significant for a number of reasons, but mostly because the Samaritans and the Jews didn’t normally...

  49. 51. Acts 7 - The Gospel in the Story of Stephen

    Rethinking Scripture Podcast Episode 51: Acts 7 - The Gospel in the Story of Stephen August 9, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In Acts 7, Stephen becomes the first of the "Christ-Followers" to be killed for his faith. And right before he dies he gives a long sermon that most readers just skip right...

  50. 50. Acts 6 - Living Sacrifices

    Rethinking Scripture Podcast Episode 50: Acts 6 - Living Sacrifices July 25, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In act 6, we read about a problem in the early days of the church. Some widows in the church were being overlooked by other church members. And it turns out it was an ethnic issue. The…

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Rethinking what we thought we already knew about the Bible. Gregory D. Hall (DMin) examines familiar scriptures from a thematic perspective and speaks with respected scholars about new ways the Scriptures can be examined. The Rethinking Scripture Podcast will allow you to better grasp a biblical understanding of where humanity has been, who we are, and what lies ahead.

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