Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

Bart Ehrman

  • 37 minutes 24 seconds
    Why Christians Keep the 10 Commandments (But Ignore the Rest of the Old Testament)

    The 10 Commandments are the most famous laws in the Bible, despite the fact that most people can't name more than a few. Today, I'm joined by Bart Ehrman to discuss why the 10 commandments are so famous, and why Christians still see them as important, even though most of the other 600 Old Testament laws are ignored.

    7 April 2026, 6:30 am
  • 36 minutes 13 seconds
    What Really Happened After the Crucifixion?

    Easter is fast approaching, and while children everywhere are looking forward to chocolate eggs, the minds of many Christians are turning to Jesus' resurrection. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to answer audience questions about Jesus' crucifixion, and what happened after.

    31 March 2026, 6:30 am
  • 43 minutes 57 seconds
    Did Christians Invent Jesus' Teachings?

    We've been talking a lot about the revolutionary message of altruism in Jesus' teachings recently - but how do we know what the historical Jesus actually taught? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss exactly how scholars reconstruct his message.

    24 March 2026, 6:30 am
  • 34 minutes 26 seconds
    The Surprising Truth Behind "Love Thy Neighbor"

    Jesus' most famous commandment might be to "love thy neighbour" - but what exactly does "love" mean, and how do you love your neighbour? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about the different meanings of love in the New Testament, and how that informs our understanding of Jesus' teachings.

    17 March 2026, 6:30 am
  • 42 minutes 21 seconds
    Did Jesus Invent Charity?

    Bart's newest book, Love Thy Stranger, will be released on March 24th - but really, how much can you say about Jesus' impact on the moral conscience of the west? As it turns out, quite a lot - and this week, we'll be getting into exactly what you can expect to read.

    10 March 2026, 6:30 am
  • 54 minutes 34 seconds
    Did Jesus Invent Modern Morality? Exploring Ancient Ethics

    The difference between right and wrong and how to live a good life has been a matter of debate for millennia. In the ancient world, different schools of philosophers subscribed to different theories - but were these discussions something that Jesus would have been aware of? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss ethics in Jesus' time.

    3 March 2026, 7:30 am
  • 36 minutes 10 seconds
    Love Thy Stranger: The Radical Origins of Western Compassion

    What did it mean to be a good person in the ancient world, and what did ancient cultures say about how we should treat one another? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss Jesus' teachings, the cultural norms of his time, and how early Christians changed his message.

    24 February 2026, 7:30 am
  • 40 minutes 30 seconds
    The Surprising Reason Luke Removed Atonement from His Gospel

    The writer of Luke's gospel drew heavily on the gospel of Mark - but was very careful to remove any idea of atonement - the concept that Jesus died in the place of others. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss why he did that, and what purpose he thought Jesus' death served instead.

    17 February 2026, 7:30 am
  • 47 minutes 41 seconds
    Were Peter & Paul Really Martyred? History vs. Legend

    It's well-known Christian tradition that the apostles Peter and Paul were both crucified as a result of their Christian faith, but what does history have to say about those legends? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to talk about the texts behind the tradition, and what we know about the execution of early Christian leaders.

    10 February 2026, 7:30 am
  • 35 minutes 2 seconds
    Are We Missing a Gospel? Unpacking the Q Source Debate

    Q is a hypothetical source for the gospels of Matthew and Luke - but did it exist, and if it did, why are there no fragments of it? Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to answer YOUR questions about Q.

    3 February 2026, 7:30 am
  • 45 minutes 23 seconds
    Lost Verses? The Biggest Changes Made to the Gospel of Luke

    The original manuscript of the gospel of Luke may have looked entirely different from the one you might be familiar with - to start with, it might have lacked the first two chapters entirely. Today, Dr. Bart Ehrman joins me to discuss what was added - or removed - and why.

    27 January 2026, 7:30 am
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