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The Bible Sojourner
by Peter Goeman
Welcome to The Bible Sojourner, the podcast that dives into challenging Bible passages, thought-provoking theology, and the cultural intricacies that shape our world. Join Dr. Peter Goeman, a seasoned professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, as he embarks on a captivating journey through the text of Scripture and beyond. Unravel the mysteries behind enigmatic passages and gain a deeper understanding of ancient world and their relevance in our modern lives. The Bible Sojourner is your compass to navigate the fascinating landscapes of Scripture, history, and contemporary thought.
Episodes
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The History of Hermeneutics: 2000 Years From Jewish Foundations to the Modern Church (Ep 243)
In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, Dr. Peter Goeman surveys more than 2,000 years of biblical interpretation, from Jewish foundations through the early church, medieval period, Reformation, and modern era. Examining figures such as Philo, Origen, Augustine, Luther, and Calvin, he explores...
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Can We Read the Old Testament Like Jesus and the Apostles? (Ep 242)
When Jesus and the apostles quoted the Old Testament, did they preserve its original meaning or give it a new one? Furthermore, can we as Christians use the examples of Jesus and the Apostles to model our own reading of the Bible? In this episode, Peter Goeman examines what Jesus and Paul…
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How the Old Testament Teaches Us to Read the Bible (Ep 241)
How did people in the Old Testament understand God’s Word, and what can their example teach Christians about interpreting the Bible today? In this third installment of the hermeneutics series, Dr. Peter Goeman examines an often overlooked starting point for biblical interpretation: how Old...
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How Authors Communicate Meaning in the Bible (Ep 240)
If authorial intent determines the meaning of Scripture, how can we actually know what a biblical author intended to communicate? In this second episode of the Hermeneutics 101 series, we look at how the text gives us access to authorial intent through grammar, vocabulary, historical context,...
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Who Decides What the Bible Means? A Crash Course in Hermeneutics (Ep 239)
How can two people read the same passage of Scripture and reach entirely different conclusions? In the first episode of this Hermeneutics 101 series, Peter Goeman explains what hermeneutics is, how it differs from exegesis, and why interpretation is never as automatic as we might assume. He...
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One of the Clearest Prophecies About Israel's Future (Ep 238)
Does the Old Testament really teach a future for national Israel? In this episode, Peter Goeman walks verse-by-verse through Jeremiah 32, arguing that one of the clearest prophetic passages in Scripture leaves little room to deny God's future restoration of Israel. Along the way, he examines…
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20 Questions that Expose Dispensationalism? (Ep 237)
Do these twenty questions expose fatal problems with dispensationalism? Critics argue that dispensational theology cannot adequately explain key Bible passages concerning Israel and the church, the kingdom of God, Daniel’s seventieth week, the pretribulation rapture, biblical prophecy, and the…
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William Lane Craig is No Longer Premillennial? (Ep 236)
William Lane Craig recently explained why he no longer believes Revelation 20 describes a literal millennial reign of Christ. In this episode, Peter Goeman examines Craig’s arguments, his interpretation of the first resurrection, and his claim that premillennialism creates insurmountable...
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Christian Zionism, Scofield, and the Claims JD Hall Got Wrong (Ep 235)
In this episode, Peter Goeman reviews Tucker Carlson’s interview with JD Hall on Christian Zionism, dispensationalism, Scofield, and Israel. Peter evaluates the major biblical and historical claims made in the interview, including the definition of Zionism, Genesis 12:3, Galatians 3, Darby, the...
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Is the Bible Historically Reliable? Archaeology Says Yes, with Paul Weaver (Ep 234)
Peter Goeman talks with Paul Weaver about biblical archaeology and his new book, Faith-Affirming Findings: 50 Archaeological Discoveries that Validate the Historicity and Reliability of Scripture. They discuss how archaeology helps illuminate the world of the Bible, strengthens confidence in...
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Galatians 3, Israel, and the Singular Seed (Ep 233)
Peter Goeman examines Galatians 3:16 and Paul’s claim that the promises were made to Abraham and to his singular “offspring,” who is Christ. By tracing the argument back to Genesis 22:17–18, comparing translation differences, and interacting with C. John Collins and Andrew E. Steinmann, he…
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Why Greek and Hebrew Matter for Every Christian (Ep 232)
The Bible was originally written in Hebrew, Greek, and a little Aramaic. But if we have so many good English translations today, do the original languages still matter? In this episode, we argue that Greek and Hebrew are not just academic extras for pastors and theologians. They are deeply...
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How Old Was Isaac when Abraham Sacrificed Him? (Ep 231)
How old was Isaac when Abraham took him to Mount Moriah in Genesis 22? In this short episode of The Bible Sojourner, we take a fresh look at one of the most famous passages in the Old Testament and ask a question many readers have never really considered: was Isaac a small child, or was he much...
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Peter or James: A Case for James's Leadership in the Early Church (Ep 230)
Was Peter really the undisputed leader of the early church—or does the New Testament point somewhere else? In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, we walk through Will Varner’s provocative article, “Was James the First Pope?” and explore the biblical and historical evidence that James, the…
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Progressive Covenantalism vs. Dispensationalism: The Real Issues (Ep 229)
How do progressive covenantalists understand Israel and the land promise? In this episode of Bible Sojourner, Peter Goeman reviews comments from Stephen Wellum in a recent interview with Grant Castleberry. Peter interacts with the core claims of progressive Covenantalism and talks about many of…
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Are Biblical Israel and Modern Israel the Same? (Ep 228)
Does the modern state of Israel have any real connection to biblical Israel? In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, Peter Goeman works through that question by interacting with an article by Dr. Mike Vlach on the relationship between modern Israel and Israel in Scripture. The discussion…
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Eschatology 101: Understanding the Millennium, Rapture, Tribulation, Israel, and More (Ep 227)
In this episode, Peter Goeman answers ten foundational definitional questions to help listeners better understand conversations about eschatology. He explains what eschatology is, outlines the major millennial views, and explores the meaning of the tribulation and the rapture. He also discusses…
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Three Catholics Challenge Dispensationalism (Ep 226)
In this episode, Peter Goeman reviews three Catholic commentators and their critiques of dispensationalism. This breakdown comes from the following video:Catholicism and Dispensationalism, Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_cWJ9COAJ8 Video referenced on Ezekiel's Temple sacrifices:...
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What’s Wrong with Secret Bible Codes? (Ep 225)
In this episode, we spend the first part discussing the issue of whether it is correct to say Jesus was a Jew (apparently, that's a topic up for debate nowadays). Then we spend the rest of the episode discussing whether the Bible has secret codes built into it. This discussion includes a...
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Vintage Clip: Does the Cross Change Satan's Authority?
How does the Cross change Satan's authority? What does the Bible say?This is a clip from a full episode on Satan and his authority and rule. For the full episode, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZKmF37wy0M If you have found the podcast helpful, consider...
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The Tucker-Huckabee Talk Israel—What does the Bible Say? (Ep 224)
In this episode, we review a recent interview between Tucker Carlson and Mike Huckabee, the United States' Ambassador to Israel. Sections of this interview provide good opportunities to talk about God's promises to Israel and what that means practically as far as our understanding of modern…
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Is Dispensationalism Heresy? Reviewing White Horse Inn (Ep 223)
In this podcast, we discuss a question from the White Horse Inn podcast on whether dispensationalism should be considered heresy or something else. A fruitful topic of discussion based on how they answer the question. Article by Abner Chou on Christocentric interpretation:...
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What do Roman Catholics Get Wrong? (Ep 222)
In this episode, Peter again welcomes Bill Webster, apologist, author, and pastor. Peter and Bill pick up their previous conversation and discuss where Roman Catholics diverge from Scripture. 00:00 Introduction 01:13 How Significant was the Reformation? 14:32 Why is Sola Scriptura so important?...
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Are Roman Catholics Christian? (Ep 221)
In this episode, Peter welcomes Bill Webster, apologist, author, and pastor. Bill has written extensively on the history of the church and issues pertaining to Roman Catholicism. In part one of this interview, Peter and Bill discuss the following: 00:00 Introduction 02:05 Bill Webster's Testimony...
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What is the Sign of the New Covenant? With Scott Callaham (Ep 220)
In today's episode, we talk about the sign of the New Covenant. Most people assume the sign of the New Covenant is baptism, but there are some significant problems with that view. Special guest, Scott Callaham, walks us through the relationship between biblical covenants and their signs, and how...
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Does Believing in a Young Earth Make You Unscientific? (with Dr. Matthew McLain) (Ep 219)
In this episode, we welcome special guest, Dr. Matthew McLain, from The Master's University, to talk about Young Earth Creationism and why (or why not) believers should believe in a young earth. We talk science, the Bible, and culture. You won't want to miss this conversation.Time Stamps 00:00...
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Was the Name of Yahweh Hidden from the Patriarchs? (Ep 218)
In this episode, we do a deep dive on Exodus 6:3, which says, "by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to [the patriarchs]." However, we read the name of Yahweh (LORD) in Genesis quite a bit! What do we make of this supposed contradiction? Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 10:04 Solution 1:...
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Acts 3:19–21: The Passage That Demands Premillennialism? (Ep 217)
In this episode, we do a deep dive on Acts 3:19-21, one of the most ignored texts when it comes to NT eschatology. In Acts 3:19-21, Peter specifically notes that his view of eschatological matters is the one spoken of by the Old Testament prophets, and his timeline is not difficult to…
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Why Don't Young People Want to Drive or Women Want to Get Married? (Ep 216)
In this episode, we do a brief cultural analysis on three articles that have been published over the last few months. Why is it that Gen Z doesn't want to drive? Why are women less likely to want to get married now than men? These are important cultural questions that Christians need to be able…
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Vintage Clip: Is AD 70 The End of The Age?
Some postmillennialists have taught that the end of the age happened in AD 70 and that is when Satan was bound. What does the Bible say about the end of the age? Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro to View that AD 70 is Age to Come 03:40 Begin Four Brief Responses 03:55 (1) End of Age Identified with 2nd...
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One of the Most Inconvenient Truths against Postmillennialism (Ep 215)
In this episode, we look at one of the most inconvenient passages for postmillennialism. Neopostmillennialism teaches that eventually the whole world will follow Jesus, but this seems to contradict Jesus's statement about the broad and narrow way in Matthew 7:13-14. Stay tuned for an interesting...
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The Bible Storyline with Mike Vlach (Ep 214)
Many people struggle to understand the storyline and themes of the Bible. We are joined by special guest Mike Vlach, who introduces us to his newest book, The Bible Storyline. He walks us through some of the major themes of Scripture and how those are often misunderstood. You won't want to miss...
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A Review of Tucker Carlson and Gavin Ortlund on Israel (Ep 213)
In this episode, we look at two videos: one by Tucker Carlson, who argues Israel cannot be the chosen people of God, and one by Gavin Ortlund, who argues that Gentiles are now the true Israel, therefore Israel as a nation loses its significance. We break both of these arguments down and look at...
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Understanding Our English Translations (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 7 (Ep 212)
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying...
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Introduction to the Textual Criticism of the New Testament (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 6 (Ep 211)
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying...
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The Scribes Who Copied the New Testament (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 5 (Ep 210)
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying...
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The New Testament Manuscript Contents (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 4 (Ep 209)
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying...
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The New Testament Manuscripts (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 3 (Ep 208)
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying...
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The New Testament Canon (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 2 (Ep 208)
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying...
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The New Testament Autographs (How We Got the New Testament) - Part 1 (Ep 207)
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying...
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What Do American Christians Believe in 2025? (Ep 206)
In this episode, Peter looks at the State of Theology survey put out by Ligonier and Lifeway Research (https://thestateoftheology.com/). What trends are we seeing among Christians, and do we have reason to be encouraged or discouraged? If you have found the podcast helpful, consider...
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Vintage Clip: What is the Relationship between Revelation 19 and 20?
What is the relationship between Revelation 19 and 20? Is it chronological, recapitulation, or something else? Matt Waymeyer walks us through the details of Revelation 19 and 20, showing the most natural way to read these two chapters. If you have found the podcast helpful, consider...
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Responding to Dan McClellan on Homosexuality (Ep 205)
In this episode, Peter looks at Dan McClellan's short presentation on how the Bible cannot be used to argue against homosexuality. Peter addresses some of the underlying claims of liberalism and how they are not compatible with Christianity. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Intro to Dan...
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A Better Understanding of This Generation in Matthew 24:34 with Ryan Meyer (Ep 204)
The giveaway is over, sorry! In this video, Peter is joined by Dr. Ryan Meyer from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, author of “This Generation in Matthew 24:34 and The New Exodus” (2025). How should we understand the phrase, “this generation will not pass away until all these things take...
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Vintage Clip: Literal or Symbolic? The 1,000-Year Reign of Revelation 20
Many interpreters want to make the 1,000 years of Revelation 20 figurative. Is that justifiable with the details in Revelation 20? Revelation expert, Matt Waymeyer, answers that question by giving a list of criteria for knowing when something is figurative or whether it is literal.If you have…
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Has the Land Promise to Israel Already Been Fulfilled? (Ep 203)
In this episode, we examine the claim that the land promise in the Abrahamic covenant has already been fulfilled. Joshua 21:43 states that "the LORD gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers." Does this mean that futurists are incorrect when they say that Israel can…
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Vintage Clip: What Does it Mean to Be Abraham's Offspring?
Are Christians or Jews Abraham's Offspring? What about both? The language "seed of Abraham" or "offspring of Abraham" can refer to at least four different entities within Scripture.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to the Four Distinct Uses of Seed00:44 (1) Physical Israel as Seed03:19 (2)…
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Are Dispensationalists the Real Date-Setters? (Ep 202)
Most people equate dispensationalism with date-setting, looking for blood moons, red heifers, and news headlines that match biblical prophecy. But the truth behind Christian date setting is a little more interesting, and it did not start with the dispensationalists. In fact, the…
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Vintage Clip: Is Satan Currently Bound? With Matt Waymeyer
Amillennialists and Postmillennialists both argue that Satan is currently bound (cf. Rev 20:3). Revelation expert, Matt Waymeyer, helps us think through the binding of Satan and whether Satan is currently bound. Full interview is found on episodes 160 and 161 of The Bible Sojourner. If you have...
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Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz Try to Interpret Genesis 12:3 (Ep 201)
Recently, Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz debated whether Christians should support modern Israel by arguing about Genesis 12:3. Here is a brief review of the comments, along with the biblical information on the applicability of the Abrahamic covenant today. Is it still true that those who bless…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Bible Sojourner, the podcast that dives into challenging Bible passages, thought-provoking theology, and the cultural intricacies that shape our world. Join Dr. Peter Goeman, a seasoned professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, as he embarks on a captivating journey through the text of Scripture and beyond. Unravel the mysteries behind enigmatic passages and gain a deeper understanding of ancient world and their relevance in our modern lives. The Bible Sojourner is your compass to navigate the fascinating landscapes of Scripture, history, and contemporary thought.
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Welcome to The Bible Sojourner, the podcast that dives into challenging Bible passages, thought-provoking theology, and the cultural intricacies that shape our world. Join Dr. Peter Goeman, a seasoned professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, as he embarks on a captivating journey through...
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