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Unscrolled
by Museum of the Bible
Welcome to Unscrolled, Museum of the Bible’s podcast dedicated to exploring the most impactful book in history—the Bible. Our mission is to invite all people to engage with its transformative power.Our name reflects both the ancient practice of unrolling scripture and our goal of stopping the endless scroll to dive deeper into meaningful conversations. Hosted by Matthias Walther, chief marketing officer at the museum, we explore a range of topics with experts who have spent years studying the Bible, making it accessible and engaging for everyone. Step inside. Join the Conversation!
Episodes
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Unscrolled | Episode 44: Bringing the Bible to Life: The Story Behind the Logos Theater
Some stories are bigger than the stage they're told on. Before they had any children, Nicole Stratton’s parents started a ministry. In her words, it was their first baby. More than 50 years later, that ministry is bringing the Bible to life onstage. In this very special episode of “Unscrolled,”...
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Unscrolled | Episode 43: Faith, Freedom, and the Founding Mothers with Catherine Brekus
Episode description: Join us as Harvard Divinity School historian Dr. Catherine Brekus joins host Matthias Walther to explore the American Revolution through the lives of ordinary people, especially the women whose faith and sacrifice helped make it possible. This episode will take us from just…
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Unscrolled | Episode 42: A Look Back: Revival, Reason, and the Megiddo Mosaic
This week, we’re featuring a special recap episode highlighting some of our most memorable conversations. Andy Steiger and Wes Huff of Apologetics Canada discuss why many people, especially younger generations, are becoming increasingly open to spirituality as they search for deeper answers about...
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Unscrolled | Episode 41: Was America Founded on the Bible? with Dr. Daniel Dreisbach
Can you guess the most-cited book in America's founding-era politics? Hint: it wasn’t Montesquieu. It was Deuteronomy. Historian Daniel Dreisbach joins Unscrolled to reveal just how deeply the Bible shaped the Constitution, from checks and balances to due process and the treason clause. Listen in...
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Unscrolled | Episode 40: AI, Agency & Discernment with Nathan Chappell
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, create, communicate, and understand the world. But as AI becomes increasingly powerful, it also raises deeper questions: What makes us uniquely human? And how can faith, wisdom, and discernment guide us into an AI-shaped future? Join us for…
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Unscrolled | Episode 39: From Pursuing Success to Pursuing Significance with Brooke Burns
Episode description: Actress, entrepreneur, and game show host Brooke Burns joins Unscrolled to talk about the moments that shaped her faith — a childhood mission trip to Romania, a life-altering diving accident, divorce, and now raising her youngest daughter with intention through small actions...
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Unscrolled | Episode 38: Genesis 1 and America’s Founding with Dr. Robert George
Where did America get the idea that "all men are created equal"? Princeton's Dr. Robert George traces it back further than Aristotle or Cicero, all the way to Genesis 1. Come along as we explore what this may mean for how we understand faith, truth, and the American founding today. Guest bio: Dr....
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Unscrolled | Episode 37: America 250 — The Bible's Quiet Role in the Revolution with Thomas Kidd
Was the Bible really behind the Declaration of Independence? Historian Dr. Thomas Kidd, Research Professor of Church History and the John and Sharon Yeats Endowed Chair of Baptist Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins Unscrolled. Tune in to explore how the Bible may have…
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Unscrolled | Episode 36: Compassion AND Conviction with Justin Giboney
Join us for this episode of Unscrolled with Justin Giboney — author, attorney, civic leader, and founder of the AND Campaign — to explore what the gospel has to say about justice, moral order, and why Christians don't have to choose between the two. In this conversation, Justin shares what it…
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Unscrolled | Episode 35: The Bible, Banana Pudding & Hard Truths with Allie Beth Stuckey
What's the difference between banana soup and banana pudding? According to Allie Beth Stuckey, it's the same difference between being right and being righteous in how you communicate, and it might be the most important thing many people get wrong today. Allie Beth is the host of the “Relatable”...
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Unscrolled | Episode 34: Stranded in Space for 286 Days with Capt. Butch Wilmore
Most people would panic . . . but Butch Wilmore did a backflip. NASA astronaut and retired Navy captain Barry “Butch” Wilmore spent 286 unplanned days aboard the International Space Station after the Boeing Starliner lost thruster control on approach. Tune in as Capt. Wilmore opens up about the...
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Unscrolled | Episode 33: Dead Sea Scrolls — What’s Still Hidden in the Texts
Episode description: Most people don't know that for decades, 75% of the Dead Sea Scrolls never saw the light of day. In this episode, Professor Lawrence Schiffman of NYU unpacks the messy human story behind why, how most Bible scholars still ignore the scrolls entirely, and how he spent his…
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Unscrolled | Episode 32: Faith, Legacy, & Finding Hope in Suffering with Anne Graham & Rachel‑Ruth Lotz
In this episode of “Unscrolled,” host Matthias Walther is joined by Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel‑Ruth Lotz for a reflective conversation centered on the biblical story of Joseph and its profound relevance for today. As they trace Joseph’s journey from betrayal and imprisonment to...
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Unscrolled | Episode 31: Spiritually Formed from the Inside Out with John Ortberg
In this deep and wide‑ranging conversation, pastor, author, and speaker John Ortberg reflects on leadership, identity, and what it really means to be formed from the inside out. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and AA’s Twelve Steps, Ortberg makes a compelling case for Christian…
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Unscrolled | Episode 30: A Church on the Move ft. Archbishop Gadepe & Bishop Gosselin
The church may be shrinking in the West—but that's not the whole story. Archbishop Vijay Raju Gadepe and Bishop Robert Gosselin of the Confessing Anglican Church lead a movement of 2 million people across 20 nations, and their stories will stop you in your tracks. Tune in as they join Museum of…
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Unscrolled | Episode 29: The Bible Finally Makes Sense with Jeff Cavins
If you've ever felt lost in Scripture, Jeff Cavins has spent decades solving that problem. As the creator of “The Bible Timeline” and co-creator of “The Bible in a Year” podcast, Jeff joins host Matthias Walther at Museum of the Bible to talk about what changes when people read the Bible as a...
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Unscrolled | Episode 28: Called to Compassion: A Conversation with Compassion Intl.’s Jimmy Mellado
Episode description: Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado, President and CEO of Compassion International, joins host Matthias Walther for a conversation about calling, identity, and the global church. Together, they trace how a childhood spent across developing nations, an Olympic journey, and a Harvard...
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E27: Is the Bible Lost in Translation? A Conversation with Gary Rendsburg
Gary Rendsburg, Distinguished Professor & Blanche and Irving Laurie Chair of Jewish History at Rutgers University, joins host Matthias Walther. Together, they discuss how language shapes the way we read the Bible. In this episode of “Unscrolled,” we’ll explore scribal precision, textual variation...
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Episode 26: From the Big Bang to Genesis: A Conversation on Sacred Science with Dr. Bill West
Episode description: Is science sacred? Can faith and physics coexist? Dr. Bill West, Harvard-educated cancer researcher, founder of the West Cancer Center & Research Institute, and author of "Sacred Science," joins Museum of the Bible’s President and CEO, Dr. Carlos Campo to discuss the…
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Episode 25 - Faith, Doubt, and the Passages We Like to Avoid with Lisa Fields and Dr. Jo Vitale
In this episode, Lisa Fields and Dr. Jo Vitale join host Matthias Walther for a candid, heartfelt conversation about some of the Bible’s most challenging passages relating to suffering, justice, and the character of God. Together, they explore tough questions, engaging both the head and the…
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Episode 24: Dr. Michael Ward Discovered What Millions of Narnia Readers Never Noticed
Dr. Michael Ward, Oxford scholar and professor of apologetics at Houston Christian University, didn't just study C. S. Lewis—he lived in his bedroom and study for three years. In this episode, Dr. Ward takes us through his discovery that will change how you read Narnia, as well as Lewis's journey...
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Episode 23: Chasing Ancient Texts: Bobby Duke's Path from Qumran to Chief Curator
Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the Dead Sea Scrolls with Dr. Robert "Bobby" Duke, chief curatorial officer at Museum of the Bible and Dead Sea Scrolls scholar. In this episode, with Museum of the Bible’s President and CEO, Dr. Carlos Campo, Duke shares what these ancient texts reveal...
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Episode 22: Revival in the Streets with Pastors Tim Timberlake and Philip Anthony Mitchell
In this episode of Unscrolled, the “Street Preachers” join guest host Tracy Thomas at Museum of the Bible's World Stage Theater for a raw and powerful discussion about revival, obedience, and what it means to live out Scripture in a generation hungry for truth. Through personal testimony and bold...
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Episode 21: Decoding the Dead Sea Scrolls with Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dr. Joe Uziel
Dr. Joe Uziel, head of the Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dead Sea Scrolls Unit, takes us inside the discovery and preservation of one of archaeology’s most significant discoveries. He explains how modern archaeology works in Israel, how AI-driven analysis is transforming scroll research, and…
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Episode 20: Translating the Bible into Heart Languages with Wycliffe's John and Kelly Chesnut
Wycliffe Bible Translators started with the idea that everyone should be able to read the Bible in their heart language. In this episode of Unscrolled, host Matthias Walther talks with Wycliffe's CEO Dr. John Chesnut, and his wife, Spiritual Development Officer, Kelly Chesnut, about the stories…
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Episode 19: Hobby Lobby Founder David Green & Bill High on Building a Lasting Legacy
David Green, founder of Hobby Lobby, started with a $600 loan and grew Hobby Lobby into more than 1,000 stores, generating billions in revenue. But his proudest achievement isn’t business success; it’s a family of 50+ people across four generations united by a shared mission of faith and...
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Episode 18: Faith and the Unseen Battle of Good vs. Evil: A Talk with Monsignor Rossetti
Few people navigate the intersection of evil, faith, and human nature like Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti. As a Catholic priest, psychologist, and chaplain to the Washington Nationals, Monsignor Rossetti brings rare insight into one of Scripture's most profound truths: the ongoing battle between...
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Episode 17: From Civil War to AI - The American Bible Society's Journey with Jennifer Holloran
Dr. Jennifer Holloran, CEO of the American Bible Society, joins host Matthias Walther on Unscrolled to share her unexpected journey from Wycliffe typist to leading a more than 200-year-old institution founded by figures like Elias Boudinot and John Jay. She explains how the society has grown from...
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Episode 16: When Taking a Stand Changes the Game with Jonathan Isaac
Jonathan Isaac grew up in the Bronx. He went to church often, but it wasn’t until he started his career as an NBA player for the Orlando Magic that, through a chance encounter, he was encouraged to dig deeper into his Christian faith. In this episode of Unscrolled, Jonathan shares with host and...
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Episode 15: Sacred Letters: Inside the Life of a Torah Scribe with Rabbi Moshe Englander
What does it take to hand-copy the Torah, letter by letter? And why does this ancient craft remain vital in our age of AI and digital texts? Join us as Rabbi Moshe Englander, Hebrew Bible (Torah) Scribe at Museum of the Bible and longtime Jewish educator, and host Matthias Walther explore the...
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Episode 14: Rivers, Roads, and Rocks: What the Land Tells Us about the Bible with Dr. Cyndi Parker
How can geography guide us through the Bible? Dr. Cyndi Parker, director at Resurrection Philadelphia, offers a unique perspective shaped by years of living in Jerusalem and leading immersive educational trips to Israel. Cyndi Parker holds a Ph.D. in Theological and Religious Studies from the...
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Episode 13: C. S. Lewis and the Myth That Became Fact with Wesley Viner
C. S. Lewis is a literary legend whose influence has spanned decades with his powerful and enchanting stories. Lewis’s books continue to tell stories of Jesus’s teachings and sacrifices through symbolism that makes them easier to understand and appreciated by all. In this episode of Unscrolled,...
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Episode 12: The Hebrew Bible’s Impact on America’s Founders with Rabbi Meir Y. Soloveichik
Episode description: Rabbi Meir Soloveichik (“Rabbi Solly”) is the senior rabbi of the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States, Shearith Israel, located in Manhattan, New York City. Considered one of America’s great Jewish thinkers, Rabbi Solly outlines the Jewish connections to America’s...
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Episode 11: Technology and the Bible with Bobby Gruenewald
In 2006, an idea to create a website that would help people read the Bible more consistently launched what is now known as YouVersion, one of the most downloaded Bible apps in the world. Getting its start during the early days of iPhones and applications, YouVersion has continued to grow and...
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Episode 10: Experiencing the Bible in the Desert with Carlos Whittaker
When author and podcaster Carlos Whittaker noticed that he used his phone for an average of seven hours a day, he realized it was time to make a change. This change started him on a journey in which he would give up all modern tech for seven weeks and stay with communities who lived at a slower,...
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Episode 9: Reconstructing Faith with the Most Honest Book with Philip Yancey
Philip Yancey is an American author who grew up in a strict fundamentalist Christian home, which led to a mistrust and eventually deconstruction of his faith. Yancey turned his attention to books and the Bible and eventually began to reconstruct his faith in God. Join Unscrolled host Matthias...
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Episode 8: The Story and Discovery of the Oldest Hebrew Prayer Book with Osnat Gad and Herschel Hepler
In 2016, Associate Curator Herschel Hepler came across an image online of a small prayer book that would change what we know about the history of Jewish books and Jewish heritage in Afghanistan. After years of research, this small book turned out to be the oldest Hebrew prayer book known today,...
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Episode 7: The Calling to Teach the Bible with Dr. David Jeremiah
Dr. David Jeremiah is the founder and host of Turning Point broadcast ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. Growing up in a pastor’s home, Jeremiah was immersed in ministry from an early age. He later became senior pastor of Shadow Mountain...
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Episode 6: How Worship and Songwriting Is Rooted in Scripture with the Band Shane & Shane
Shane and Shane were two musically gifted solo artists who just happened to share the same name when they first met in college and started creating music together. Now, 28 albums later, the pair have no plans to slow down. Over the last 20 years, this duo has been part of Billboard's Top…
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Episode 5: What the Megiddo Mosaic Teaches Us about the Early Church with Dr. Bobby Duke
In 2004, a high-security prison 20 minutes southwest of Nazareth, set out to expand, but their plans changed when they came across one of the greatest archaeological finds since the Dead Sea Scrolls. Dr. Bobby Duke, Museum of the Bible’s chief curatorial officer, shares with Unscrolled host...
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Episode 4: "Can I Trust the Bible?" A Deep Dive into Apologetics with Andy Steiger and Wesley Huff
There are many styles of apologetics, but Andy Steiger and Wesley Huff stand out in that they don’t just focus on the discussion, but rather the person behind the question. In this newest conversation, Museum of the Bible chief marketing officer and Unscrolled host Matthias Walther sits down with...
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Episode 3: Mentorship, Scripture, and Faith with NFL Hall-of-Famer Tony Dungy
Former NFL coach, Football hall-of-famer, and recipient of Museum of the Bible’s Pillar Award, Tony Dungy joins CEO, Dr. Carlos Campo, and Unscrolled host, Matthias Walther, to talk about lessons he has learned from family, football, and the Bible. Tony Dungy is a former NFL defensive back and...
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Episode 2: The Relevance of Worship in 360 Degrees—A Conversation with CEO & Founder of CREATR Dylan Thomas
A few years ago, songwriter Dylan Thomas, an influential visionary of Christian contemporary music, and a few of his friends founded CREATR, an organization bringing together the who-is-who of Christian worship for collaborative projects, with one of the most recent and stunning projects at…
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Episode 1: The Man Who’s Shaping the Future of Museum of the Bible - Dr. Carlos Campo
Dr. Carlos Campo, CEO of Museum of the Bible, joins Unscrolled and shares his story of growing up in a talented family, his lifelong love and pursuit of education, and his hopes for Museum of the Bible in this new season. He shares more about what his Cuban father called “the wonder of life,” and...
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Teaching the Bible with Dr. Craig Perrier
Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss the teaching the Bible and religion with High School Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction Specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools Dr. Craig Perrier.
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The Bible and Literacy with Rev. Dr. Jennifer Jones Powell
Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss the Bible and its impact on literacy with Rev. Dr. Jennifer Jones Powell, full-time minister and adjunct professor of literacy education in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at Radford University.
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Discover Our New Testament Experience with Jacob Schwarz
Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss one of our newest attractions, the New Testament Experience, with filmmaker and VP of Creative for Mysterybox Productions, Jacob Schwarz.
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Christianity and Art with Rose of Tralee Aoife Kelly de Klerk
Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss art and photography in relation to the Bible with 2008 Rose of Tralee winner, fine art photographer and Tevah Moshe founder, Aoife Kelly de Klerk. To learn more about Aoife and her work, please see https://kellydeklerk.com/ or https://tevahmoshe.com/about/
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The Latest in Biblical Archaeology with Dr. Glenn Corbett
Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss the newest trends and discoveries in Biblical Archaeology with Biblical Archaeology Review Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Glenn Corbett.
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Art and the Bible with Sandra Bowden
Join Museum of the Bible as we discuss one of our Easter exhibits, “Ecce Homo: Behold the Man,” and biblical art with artist and collector Sandra Bowden.
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Welcome to Unscrolled, Museum of the Bible’s podcast dedicated to exploring the most impactful book in history—the Bible. Our mission is to invite all people to engage with its transformative power.Our name reflects both the ancient practice of unrolling scripture and our goal of stopping the endless scroll to dive deeper into meaningful conversations. Hosted by Matthias Walther, chief marketing officer at the museum, we explore a range of topics with experts who have spent years studying the Bible, making it accessible and engaging for everyone. Step inside. Join the Conversation!
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