The Apostolic Classroom

In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill and Andrew Herbst arrive at the central claim of the Christian faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Building on the previous discussion surrounding the historical existence of Jesus, the conversation turns to the event upon which Christianity ultimately stands or falls. Drawing from Scripture, early Christian testimony, ancient historical...

The apologetics journey eventually arrives at one unavoidable question: What do we actually know about Jesus? In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill and Andrew Herbst begin a two-part discussion on the historical evidence for Jesus Christ. Drawing from the New Testament, ancient historians, archaeology, and the broader historical record, they examine why Jesus stands apart from ev...

In this bonus episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill and Andrew Herbst turn to the field of biblical archaeology—examining how discoveries from the ancient world intersect with the claims of Scripture. Continuing the apologetics focus of Semester 2, the conversation explores a critical question: Is the Bible merely a collection of religious stories, or does it stand as real, verifiable hi...

In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom , Steven Gill and Andrew Herbst take on one of the most debated—and often misunderstood—topics in modern Christianity: Bible translations. Focusing on the King James Version, the conversation explores why the hosts continue to show strong confidence in its underlying manuscript tradition. Rather than appealing to preference or tradition alone, they examin...

In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill and Andrew Herbst turn to one of the most important questions in Christian apologetics: Can we trust the New Testament we have today? Moving beyond surface-level objections, the conversation explores how ancient manuscripts are evaluated—examining the role of age, quantity, and consistency in determining textual reliability. The hosts compare...

In this bonus episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven explores a foundational apologetics question: Why does church history matter for believers today? Drawing from his essay in God’s Kingship, he examines how many of the theological debates Christians face today are not new—but deeply rooted in the earliest centuries of the church. The conversation challenges the assumption of “inevitable prog...

In this bonus episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill takes listeners inside one of the essays from the upcoming book God’s Kingship, offering a deeper look at the life, background, and theology of the Apostle Paul. Drawing from both Scripture and historical scholarship, Steven explores a common claim found in modern biblical studies—that Christianity emerged in two stages: an early Jewish...

In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill, Jeremias Zuniga, and Andrew Herbst continue their discussion on one of the most important questions in Christian apologetics: how we can trust the Bible we have today. Building on the previous episode’s exploration of how the canon of Scripture was recognized, the conversation turns to the preservation, transmission, and reliability of the b...

In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven and Andrew move from theology to history—examining how the early church understood, received, and defended the canon of Scripture. Was the Bible assembled centuries later by church councils? Were there competing “Christianities” with competing Bibles? Or was there a consistent apostolic core recognized from the beginning? Drawing from early source...

In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill and Andrew Herbst turn to one of the most foundational questions in Christian apologetics: Who decided what books belong in the Bible? Rather than beginning with church councils or popular internet theories, the discussion starts where it must—with theology. The hosts explore the meaning of “canon,” clarifying the difference between recognizi...

In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill and Andrew Herbst tackle one of the most persistent questions in modern apologetics: Is Christianity compatible with science? Rather than rehearsing caricatures or surface-level talking points, the conversation reframes science as a method of inquiry—not a rival worldview—and explores how scientific discovery and Christian theology have histo...

In this episode, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew move from the existence of God to the issue of revelation—examining how and why God makes Himself known. Rather than assuming the authority of Scripture, the conversation explores the necessity of revelation for any meaningful Christian worldview and why the Bible stands at the center of the faith. The hosts distinguish between general and special reve...

Semester 2 of The Apostolic Classroom begins with a new focus: apologetics. In this season premiere, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew lay the foundation for why defending the Christian faith matters in the modern church. Rather than beginning with debates or objections, the conversation centers on the purpose, posture, and responsibility of apologetics in a skeptical age. The hosts discuss common misu...

Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the Christian world—but it’s also one of the most debated. In this special Christmas episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill, Jeremias Zuniga, and Andrew Herbst take a thoughtful, biblical look at the question: Should Christians celebrate Christmas? The discussion explores the historical development of Christmas, common objections...

In this special launch episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew introduce God’s Kingship—the new companion volume developed alongside Semester 1 of the podcast. Over the course of the semester, the hosts committed to writing essays that would parallel and expand upon each week’s discussion, resulting in a collection of forty-two essays tracing God’s kingship from Genesis th...

In this bonus episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven and Andrew explore one of the most foundational disciplines in all theological study: hermeneutics—the principles and processes of interpreting Scripture. Drawing from years of classroom experience at Indiana Bible College, they discuss why every believer already uses a hermeneutic (whether they realize it or not), how interpretation shapes...

In this bonus episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Andrew and Jeremias step aside from the main semester arc to discuss a topic that affects every serious student of Scripture: how to engage the biblical languages wisely and fruitfully. Whether someone has formal training in Hebrew and Greek or has only used tools like concordances and interlinears, this conversation helps listeners understand both...

In this final episode of Semester 1, God’s Kingship, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew revisit some of the most commonly cited “Trinitarian proof texts” and walk through how these passages have been understood across Scripture, history, and scholarship. Designed as a quick-reference guide, this discussion brings clarity to verses frequently raised in theological debates—particularly Genesis 1:26, the b...

In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew explore one of the most frequently misunderstood themes in the New Testament: the Father & Son language surrounding Jesus Christ. Rather than reading these passages through later philosophical frameworks, the hosts return to Scripture itself—tracing how the Gospels and Epistles use “Son of God,” “Son of Man,” and “Father”...

In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew tackle a topic often discussed—but rarely defined well: theophanies, the “appearances of God” in Scripture. The hosts explore how the term has been used throughout church history, why careless definitions can distort our understanding of the Godhead, and how modern Christians often read Trinitarian assumptions back into the O...

In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew trace the development of early church councils—from the First Council of Nicaea in 325 to the Second Nicaea centuries later—and how they reshaped Christian doctrine and worship. The hosts examine how Constantine’s political ambitions intertwined with theological debates, leading to the formation of the Nicene Creed, the eleva...

In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew examine two of the most influential early church writers—Justin Martyr and Tertullian—and how their ideas marked a departure from the apostolic teaching of the Godhead. Beginning with Justin Martyr’s synthesis of Greek philosophy and Christian faith, the hosts trace how concepts like the “unmoved mover” and hierarchical divin...

In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew step beyond the New Testament to explore how early church writers—from the first to the fourth century—understood and taught the Godhead. Focusing on figures like Ignatius, Noetus, Sabellius, and Tertullian, they trace the theological tensions that developed as the church moved toward the Council of Nicaea. Key topics include...

In this episode, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew turn to the Book of Revelation to conclude their semester-long study of the Godhead. Rather than chasing speculation or modern eschatological trends, they center the discussion on the opening declaration: the revelation of Jesus Christ. They explore Revelation’s deep dependence on the Old Testament—especially Daniel, Isaiah, and the prophets—and show h...

In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew turn to the General Epistles—1 John, 1 Peter, and James—to explore how these letters reaffirm the revelation of the one true God revealed in Jesus Christ. From John’s defense of Christ’s identity against false teachings to Peter’s vision of a royal priesthood and James’s call for faith proven by works, the hosts trace a unifi...