Rethinking the Word

Hi, Im Ryan Wonderly and in this episode of Rethinking the Word , we wrap up our 3-part series on Matthew 24 — the Olivet Discourse. What did Jesus really mean when He spoke of “His coming” ? Was He pointing to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD, His final return at the end of the age, or both? We’ll walk through the final section of Matthew 24 and explore: How futurism, partial preterism, and...

My name is Ryan Wonderly and in this episode of Rethinking the Word, we dive deep into Jesus’s prophecy of the Great Tribulation from the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24. How do Futurists, Partial Preterists, and Dual-Fulfillment interpreters understand these words? We’ll explore the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD, the dramatic signs recorded by Josephus and Eusebius, and what all of this means...

I’m Ryan Wonderly, and in this episode of  Rethinking the Word  we’re kicking off a three-part series on the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24. For many, this chapter is the ultimate “end times” passage, but what if “the end of the age” doesn’t mean what we usually think it does? I’ll walk through Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple, consider how early Christians and historians like J...

Welcome back to  Rethinking the Word  — the podcast where we dig deep into scripture, challenge assumptions, and seek to better understand why we believe what we believe. 🎙 In today’s episode, we’re looking at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25… and I’m going to suggest it might not mean what you've always been told. Is it really about using your gifts and multiplying your resources? Or is J...

Welcome to Rethinking the Word—a podcast where we dive into theology, unpack difficult and often misunderstood scriptures, and challenge each other to understand why we believe what we believe. In this episode, host Ryan Wonderly takes a fresh look at the Parable of the Bridesmaids (or Virgins) from Matthew 25, a passage that has long stirred anxiety and confusion in many believers. Are we really...