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Exegetically Speaking

Wheaton College

Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 100

"Exegetically Speaking" is a weekly podcast of the friends and faculty of Wheaton College, IL and The Lanier Theological Library. Hosted by Dr. David Capes, it features language experts who discuss the importance of learning the biblical languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—and show how reading the Bible in the original languages "pays off." Each podcast lasts between seven and eleven minutes and covers a different topic for those who want to read the Bible for all it is worth. Click on the ⓘ symbol below for each episode to read the description. If you're interested in going deeper, learn more about Wheaton's undergraduate degree in Classical Languages (Greek, Hebrew, and Latin) and our MA in Biblical Exegesis.

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Noah: First Impressions as Prologue, with Adam Miglio: Genesis 5:29 and 6:6-8

Season 7 · Episode 40

Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 12:08

When Noah (Noach) is first introduced in Genesis 5, it is said that "he will bring us relief (nacham)." This and other wordplays will feature significantly throughout the entire story of the flood, not least in Gen. 6:6-8. Dr. Adam E. Miglio, a frequent contributor to our podcast, is Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College. His publications include The Gilgamesh Epic in Genesis 1-11: Peering into the Deep and Tribe and State: The Dynamics of International Politics and the Reign of Zimri-Lim.

Check out related programs at Wheaton College:

B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4dpBfZV
M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/49rF9iw

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The Divine Parakletos, with Philip Graham Ryken: John 14:16, 26

Season 7 · Episode 39

Monday, June 15, 2026 • Duration 10:17

In a Trinitarian passage, Jesus (the Son) declares, "I will ask the Father, and he will give you another παράκλητος (parakletos), to be with you forever." The understanding of that Greek designation of the Holy Spirit is critical for grasping the promise of Jesus, the assurance it contains, and the marks of its fulfillment. Dr. Phil Ryken, who has been a regular on our podcast, is the President of Wheaton College, 8th in the college's history. His most recent book is I Have My Doubts: How God Can Use Your Uncertainty to Reawaken Your Faith. You can hear many of his talks at Family Life Ministry – Podcast or at Every Last Word.

Pray Regularly, with Jeff Peterson: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Season 7 · Episode 30

Monday, April 13, 2026 • Duration 13:34

Two of the shortest verses in the Bible are 1 Thess. 5:16 and 17: "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing" (NRSV). Dr. Jeff Peterson argues that that these verses are directed to leaders of the Thessalonian church, along with all of vv. 14-22, and he zeroes in on the Greek adverb translated "without ceasing." Concretely, what was Paul asking the recipients of his letter to do? Dr. Jeff Peterson is Professor of New Testament at Harding School of Theology, Harding University. His publications include (co-editor), Marcan Priority Without Q: Explorations in the Farrer Hypothesis.

Check out related programs at Wheaton College:

B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/3NUCXJ0
M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4diWywK

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The Messiah Is Jesus, with David Ritsema: John 20:31

Season 7 · Episode 29

Monday, April 6, 2026 • Duration 12:17

John 20:31 is usually translated as John's purpose statement: "that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God" (ESV). But could the clause also be understood as, "that you may believe that the Christ, the Son of God, is Jesus"? What difference would this make for how we read John's Gospel as a whole? In this episode, David Ritsema discusses the grammatical question behind this translation and its implications for John's presentation of Jesus as the Messiah. Dr. David Ritsema is Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor of New Testament at B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary, East Texas Baptist University. His book, The Divine Messiah: A Portrait of Jesus in the Johannine Literature, is forthcoming with Wipf & Stock.

Check out related programs at Wheaton College:

B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4tfjeTr
M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4lYiJuC

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Who is I?, with Ben Witherington III: Romans 7:7-25

Season 7 · Episode 28

Monday, March 30, 2026 • Duration 13:29

Rom. 7:7-25 has attracted more attention from commentators than any other biblical passage. All readers feel some sympathy with the struggle with sin that is voiced, though elements of what Paul writes make neat identifications difficult. Who is the "I" who is speaking in vv. 7-13 and then the "I" in 7:14-25? Prof. Witherington, who has been on this podcast before, is the Jean R. Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary and is an emeritus professor of New Testament at St. Andrews University, Scotland. He has published widely, including commentaries on every book of the New Testament; of relevance to this episode is Paul's Letter to the Romans: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. His most recent book is Rethinking Biblical and Systematic Theology.

Immoral or Missionary: Perspectives on the Woman at the Well, with Benjamin Wall: John 4:16-18

Season 7 · Episode 27

Monday, March 23, 2026 • Duration 14:38

A long tradition of reading John 4 has viewed the woman at the well as immoral. How was that reading established? What is its textual warrant? What are alternative traditions? What does all this tell us about the role of assumptions in exegesis? Dr. Benjamin Wall is Professor of Theology and Ethics at South University. His publications include Welcome as a Way of Life and he is currently a resident scholar at Lanier Theological Library working on C. S. Lewis' theological anthropology related to disabilities and mental health.

Check out related programs at Wheaton College:

B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4sZt6k7
M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/47XmhqW

The Scope of Christ's Kingdom, with Daniel C. Fredericks: Psalm 103:17-19

Season 7 · Episode 26

Monday, March 16, 2026 • Duration 10:05

Ps. 103:17-18 presents God's kingdom as the kingdom of Israel while v. 19 also mentions God's universal kingdom. In which sense did Christ bring God's kingdom to realization? Dr. Fredericks is Professor of Biblical Studies and Provost Emeritus at Belhaven University. His publications include Reframing Biblical Theology: The Eternal Design and (co-author) Ecclesiastes & The Song of Songs.

Check out related programs at Wheaton College:

B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/46Wx5Fv
M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4syONHm

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Feet Like a Deer, with Oliver Hersey: Habakkuk 3:19

Season 7 · Episode 25

Monday, March 9, 2026 • Duration 12:55

Knowing that devastating judgment is descending on Israel, the prophet affirms that God is his strength. To appreciate the depth of Habakkuk's hope we must understanding the Hebrew language used in its contexts (plural), including the species of deer in Israel. Dr. Oliver Hersey, who has been on this podcast before, is the 11th president of Jerusalem University College. This college, located on the southwestern corner of Mount Zion, Israel, equips for ministry by providing immersive study of the ancient and modern contexts of Israel and the surrounding regions for a deepened understanding of God and his word.

Check out related programs at Wheaton College:

B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/46qmYsc
M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4qYJdgj

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In Form Like His Body of Glory, with Chris Kugler: Philippians 2:6-7 and 3:20-21

Season 7 · Episode 24

Monday, March 2, 2026 • Duration 13:23

The Christ hymn of Phil. 2:6-11 is one of the most studied NT passages on Christology. When considering Paul's own study we should note 3:20-21 of the same letter, which reprises several Greek words from the hymn. Dr. Chris Kugler is Lecturer in Theology for George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, at the Houston Campus, Lanier Theological Library. His publications include Paul and the Image of God and Heaven, Hell, and Hope: A Biblical and Theological Exploration of Universal Salvation.

Check out related programs at Wheaton College:

B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4s5Br54
M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4qSuOlE

Grab Ahold of From Alongside From Behind, with Stephen L. Jones: Romans 8:26

Season 7 · Episode 23

Monday, February 23, 2026 • Duration 09:52

Describing the Holy Spirit's work on behalf of believers in Christ, Paul employs two verbs with double prefixes. The effect is to give special stress to the Spirit's work of support and intercession. Dr. Jones, who has been on this podcast before, is the Director of Global Theological Education for Hamoreh Ministries, a theological training ministry working in northern Kenya.

Check out related programs at Wheaton College:

B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4kLm8MC
M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4rp3xs4

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