Should Christians speak in tongues? Is this something that anyone can do? Or is it a gift reserved for a select few? In honor of Pentecost Sunday, Ian spends this episode exploring these questions and more. Discover the connection between Pentecost and the Tower of Babel, and learn what the Bible really says about Christians who speak in tongues.

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It's been said that many Christians treat the Ascension as nothing more than a dazzling exclamation point for the resurrection, but a careful reading of the Bible presents a different picture. The Ascension is a special event in its own right - it's the coronation of Jesus as king over the nations.

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Welcome to the first Bible Schooled Podcast of 2024! In this episode, Ian returns to the Christmas story and takes a good look at the Magi, a group wise men from the East who followed a star to the Christ child. Just who were they? How could they know so much about Jesus by simply reading the stars in the heavens? And what connection do they have to Stephen the Martyr? Listen in as Ian talks about all of this - and more!

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Welcome to The Bible Schooled Podcast 2023 Christmas Special! In this episode, Ian follows a famous conversation between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien during a walk on the campus of Oxford. Using the wisdom of these two men, along with the early church father Justin Martyr, Ian explores whether or not the story of Christmas is actually a rehashing of older, pagan myths.

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From mass protests to online discussion, Israel continues to be the center of the world stage, something totally consistent with the text of scripture. In this episode, Ian bypasses the various schemes and systems of end-times theology in order to take a good, hard look at what the Bible actually says about the prophetic significance of Israel in the last days.

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Welcome to Defense Against The Dark Arts! In this episode, Ian takes a deep dive into Psalm 91 and considers its characterization as a "psalm of exorcism" during the time of Jesus. But is this contextual understanding reflected in the New Testament? Listen and find out! The fourth and final episode of a series discussing the Bible's supernatural worldview.

Links to referenced works:

Giants, Gods, and Dragons: Exposing the Fallen Realm and the Plot to Ignite the Final War of the Ages by Derek P. Gilbert

Jesus and Psalm 91 in Light of the Exorcism Scrolls by Craig Evans

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This is the third installment in a series dealing with Bible's supernatural worldview. In this episode, Ian takes a look at the mysterious Melchizedek, discusses how the Nephilim may have survived the Great Flood of Noah, and explores how the presence of giants in the Promised Land should inform our understanding of the Old Testament conquest narratives.

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Israel finds itself on the center of the world's stage after the deadliest terror attack in its history. In light of the tragic events, there's been an increase of online chatter about Israel's relationship to the Church. In this extra credit episode, Ian spends some time addressing common theological errors often found in those discussions.

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This is the second episode in a series exploring the supernatural worldview of the Bible and things are starting to get weird! Listen as Ian explores how Genesis 6, a mysterious passage that links to the Book of Enoch and the Titans of Greek Myth, may be the key to a deeper understanding of God's plan of redemption.

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This episode kicks off a new series dealing with the spiritual realm and the supernatural worldview of the Bible. Many Christians are familiar with angels and demons, but what about the gods of the nations? Are they real or are they just idols and the stuff of pagan myth? Listen as Ian explores these questions, pays tribute to the late Dr. Michael Heiser, and gives an introduction to Heiser's work on Psalm 82 and YHWH's Divine Council. Follow Ian on social media! Instagram: @_ianbrown www.instagram.com/_ianbrown/ Facebook: Ian Brown www.facebook.com/ianbrown358 Tik Tok: @_ianbrown https://www.tiktok.com/@_ianbrown

It's a wrap on this September in the Psalms! Ian finishes the series by looking at a literary unit containing Psalm 110, the psalm most often quoted by New Testament writers in reference to Jesus.

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September in the Psalms continues with this second installment! Listen as Ian considers Psalm 20-24 together as one literary unit. This unit continues the story of the Anointed One introduced in Psalm 2, depicting his grief and suffering, and his ultimate victory even in the face of death.

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We are living in such times that even people who were once staunch atheists wonder if demonic forces are at work in our culture. This is a reality the Bible affirms - demons are real, and they can be scary. But how should Christians them? In this episode, join Ian as he explores the strange origins of demons and their prophesied end foretold by Jesus. Follow Ian on social media! Instagram: @_ianbrown www.instagram.com/_ianbrown/ Facebook: Ian Brown www.facebook.com/ianbrown358 Tik Tok: @_ianbrown https://www.tiktok.com/@_ianbrown

It's a September in the Psalms on the podcast! Listen as Ian explains how Psalm 1 and 2 are meant to be taken together as an introductory unit, setting the stage for the messianic hope of the entire Psalter.

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Part 4 of a series on the Trinity. Ian discusses "ruach" and "pneuma," Hebrew and Greek words that can mean wind, breath, or spirit. Learn how the Early Church discerned the difference between those natural forces and the activity of the Holy Spirit and how the Bible uses this semantic range to connect the Holy Spirit with the other members of the Godhead.

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Part 3 of a series on the Trinity. In this episode, Ian discusses a curious Old Testament passage that posits a feminine figure, Lady Wisdom, as God's co-creator - a category the New Testament clearly ascribes to Jesus.

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Part 2 of a series on the Trinity. In this episode, Ian explores the Old Testament roots of the Apostle John’s description of Jesus as the pre-existing Word of God. Follow Ian on social media!

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The Trinity is one of the most distinct and essential doctrines of Christian faith, yet it is often taken for granted and misunderstood by believers. Listen as Ian brings out the Old Testament roots of Trinitarian thought and examines how it develops in both the New Testament and during early church history.

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God's character has been revealed primarily as gracious, compassionate, and abounding in loyal love. However, He does not let the guilty go unpunished. In this episode, Ian looks at the account of Abraham's intercession for Sodom and Gomorrah and explains how this story demonstrates the harmony between God's justice and mercy. Follow Ian on social media! Instagram: @_ianbrown www.instagram.com/_ianbrown/ Facebook: Ian Brown www.facebook.com/ianbrown358 Tik Tok: @_ianbrown https://www.tiktok.com/@_ianbrown

A special "extra credit" episode on Sound of Freedom! Ian gives his thoughts on the film and discusses what the Bible says about protecting children.

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What do Taylor Swift and Tony Soprano have in common with an ancient Israelite king? Jehu is the Bible's best example of an anti-hero and his story makes an interesting contrast to that of Jesus. In this episode, Ian compares the two figures and discusses why anti-heroes disappoint us while true heroes do not. Follow Ian on social media! Instagram: @_ianbrown www.instagram.com/_ianbrown/ Facebook: Ian Brown www.facebook.com/ianbrown358 Tik Tok: @_ianbrown https://www.tiktok.com/@_ianbrown

The Western world is decidedly post-Christian and the Church is having difficulty competing in the religious marketplace it once dominated. How can Christians find their forward? Perhaps an old tale about a brave samurai can somehow help Christians navigate this new cultural religious landscape. Follow Ian on social media! Instagram: @_ianbrown www.instagram.com/_ianbrown/ Facebook: Ian Brown www.facebook.com/ianbrown358 Tik Tok: @_ianbrown https://www.tiktok.com/@_ianbrown

Is it proper for Christians to celebrate Independence Day? Or does the Bible condemn the American Revolution as an act of disobedience against God? Listen as Ian tackles these questions and more in an effort to think biblically about the 4th of July.

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Buckle up, we're heading back into the territory of the Unseen Realm and the work of Dr. Michael Heiser. In honor of the Jewish Passover, Ian spends some time delving into the Ten Plagues from the book of Exodus. Listen and explore how the ancient gods came to be, how each plague confronts a specific deity in the Egyptian pantheon, and how God's victory over the gods is recapitulated in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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What does it mean to preach the gospel? Today the word is often heard with much assumed theological meaning. In the 1st Century AD, however, the word "gospel" was known to be associated with the Cult of Caesar and Imperial Rome - a fact not lost on the apostles or the early church. In this episode, Ian talks about the New Testament's subversive usage of "gospel" and what the earliest followers of Jesus would have understood it to mean.

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When Jesus says He will be known by the sign of Jonah, we are meant to compare and contrast the two figures. In this episode, Ian puts the story of Jonah in dialogue with story of Jesus, explaining how the rebellious prophet reveals to us the heart of God. Follow Ian on social media! Instagram: @_ianbrown www.instagram.com/_ianbrown/ Facebook: Ian Brown www.facebook.com/ianbrown358 Tik Tok: @_ianbrown https://www.tiktok.com/@_ianbrown

Welcome to the first episode of the all-new Bible Schooled Podcast! We begin with something fundamental - the identity of God. Listen as Ian does a deep dive into the revelation of God's Divine Name given to Moses at the burning bush, exploring how that revelation reaches a pinnacle on the top of Mount Sinai.

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"God wants you to prosper." Most of you have probably heard a preacher say that over the years, but recently the “prosperity gospel” has become a favorite punching bag for critics of pentecostal and charismatic ministers. In this episode, Ian pulls from the work of "prosperity preacher" Kenneth Hagin and "prosperity critic" John MacArthur in an effort to find a balanced approach to finances and divine provision. Follow Ian on social media!

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Returning to the themes of symbolism and typology in scripture, Ian takes a look at the two special trees God placed in the Garden of Eden and explains how their purposes find fulfillment in the ultimate tree: the Cross of Jesus Christ.

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"He descended to the dead." This short and overlooked line in the Apostle's Creed means so much more than many Christians give it credit for. This Holy Week, learn what happened between Good Friday and Easter Sunday as Ian takes some time to look at what the Bible says about Holy Saturday.

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What does it mean to have "good" sex? Most people would relate that to the intensity and pleasure of the experience, but the Biblical writers have something else in mind. In this special Valentine's Day episode, Ian takes a deep into a passage from 1 Thessalonians in which the Apostle Paul instructs men to "control their vessel." This counter-cultural sexual ethic is not an arbitrary command; it is derived from the Bible's vision of how the universe really works.

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You may have heard Maverick City sing about "Jireh," but what does it really mean? The answer can be found in Genesis 22 and the Binding of Isaac, where this name of God is stated for the first time. Join Ian as he explores the Abrahamic narrative in order to ascertain the true meaning of "Jehovah Jireh." Follow Ian on social media! Instagram: @_ianbrown www.instagram.com/_ianbrown/ Facebook: Ian Brown www.facebook.com/ianbrown358 Tik Tok: @_ianbrown https://www.tiktok.com/@_ianbrown

Does God want you to prosper? Does Jeremiah 29:11 mean that God has a personal plan for us, or does the historical context of that verse preclude Christians from claiming it for their lives? Listen in as Ian uses this surprisingly controversial scripture as a case study in biblical hermeneutics.

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