Risen Jesus

In this episode, Dr. Licona walks us through more missteps by Lydia Mcgrew, including false dichotomies on the issues of chronological narration, and between compositional devices and Undesigned Coincidences This is part 6 in a series of 8. These audio clips are taken from Dr. Licona’s YouTube channel, originally published in 2020.

In this episode, part 5 in an 8 part series, Dr. Licona patiently deconstructs Lydia McGrew’s contrived flow chart for determining when it is safe to consider if a compositional device has been employed. He also shows how she approaches ancient historical sources with her own pre-conceived views, and how this results in erroneous conclusions. These audio clips are taken from Dr. Licona’s YouTube c...

In this episode, part 4 in an 8 part series, Dr. Licona demonstrates Lydia McGrew’s rigid approach that’s founded upon her presumptions pertaining to ancient historical reporting. Her black and white thinking leads to an all-or-nothing approach, exaggerated opinions, and inaccurate conclusions about how the ancients reported the past. Moreover, she often interprets those she criticizes in a manner...

In this episode, Dr. Licona gives attention to Lydia McGrew's contentions that historians in antiquity would not have employed the literary exercises taught in the compositional textbooks by Theon, Quintilian, and others. This is part 3 in a series of 8. These audio clips are taken from Dr. Licona’s YouTube channel, originally published in 2020.

In this episode, part 2 of 8 in a series, Dr. Licona answers Lydia McGrew's contention that the Gospels are not affiliated with Greco-Roman biography. He demonstrates that she misinterprets ancient writers on the subject, fails to consider the degree of literacy required for composition, and misinterprets other scholars on the subject. These audio clips are taken from Dr. Licona’s YouTube channel,...

In this episode, part 1 of 8 in a series, Dr. Licona describes his research on Gospel differences and introduces us to a critical assessment of his work by Lydia McGrew, a Christian apologist. These audio clips are taken from Dr. Licona’s YouTube channel, originally published in 2020.

In this episode, Dr. Licona discusses his process for finding the validity of the resurrection while writing his book, “The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach.” This interview was conducted by Wintery Knight and Desert Rose on March 23rd, 2024.

In this season finales to season 6 of the Risen Jesus Podcast, Mike Licona and Kurt Jaros discuss the evidence of the empty tomb, alternative theories to resurrection, and the timeline of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. [0:00] Intro [1:19] Why the Empty Tomb is Important [2:08] Scholars who Object to the Empty Tomb [3:53] Alternatives to the Empty Tomb [7:10] Empty Tomb as Historical Bedroc...

James, the brother of Jesus, helps to provide to us with significant data regarding the ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Dr. Licona unpacks several key passages in this episode relating to James. [0:00] Intro [0:40] Why James is Important [2:12] Mark 3:20-21 [5:59] Different Interpretations of Mark 3:20-21 [9:43] John 7:1-5 [12:12] John 15:18-19 [13:16] John 19:26-27 [17:25] A Note on J...

We conclude our mini-series on Paul's thoughts about the resurrection in his letters. Dr Licona walks us through letters that are undisputed writings of Paul, some that are disputed, and some more words that change meaning depending on who you talk to. Tune in! [0:00] Intro [0:59] Philippians 3:21 [2:33] Disputed vs Undisputed Letters of Paul [4:43] Colossians 2:9 [5:33] 2 Corinthians 5:1-3 [14:20...

We continue our discussion from the last episode by doing a word study on biblical writing concerning Paul's conversion story and his thoughts on the future resurrection. Did they differ from the teachings of Christianity at the time? Mike Licona guides us through the text on this issues. Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers an accredited Master...

Paul's eyewitness account of Jesus provide us with some of the most compelling evidence within the historical bedrock. Dr. Licona unpacks these appearances from Paul's writings. [0:00] Intro [1:04] The Reasons Paul Relates to Historical Bedrock [5:13] Saul VS Paul [6:29] Paul as Eyewitness [9:45] Paul’s Revelation [12:54] The Son Revealed IN Paul [15:43] “Last of all…he appeared also to me” [21:23...

Christianity claims that Jesus Christ appeared after his death and resurrection to several parties. Dr. Licona explores the data set we have concerning that claim. [0:00] Intro [1:40] The Earliest Report of Christ’s Postmortem Appearances [2:42] The Kind of Appearance Paul is Talking About [6:10] The Resurrection Appearances in Mark [9:19] The Gardner & the Women [13:44] The Emmaus Road Experience...

In this episode, we take a look at one of the most certain facts in history - the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. What evidence do we have to support this claim? Dr. Licona explains. [0:00] Intro [1:53] The Data for the Crucifixion of Jesus [7:40] Objection: Non-Christian sources simply used the Christian sources [10:32] The Sources on the Crucifixion of Jesus are Early [12:40] Paul’s Letters on...

Jesus's predictions of his own death and resurrection are of great interest to scholars and debated among them. Is it reasonable to infer that Jesus did, indeed, predict his fate or is it something that was fabricated later? Dr. Licona unpacks these claims. [0:00] Intro [1:03] Jesus Predicting his Death and Resurrection [3:18] Mark 8:30 & Mark 9:31 [7:14] Examples of Jewish Martyr Literature [11:1...

What does it mean that Jesus believed he was God's eschatological agent? What do people have to say about his identity as a miracle worker or exorcist? Are these ideas connected? Find about these things and more as Dr. Licona unpacks these topics in this episode. [0:00] Intro [0:55] Eschatological Definition [1:45] Josephus on Jesus as a Miracle Worker and Exorcist [4:09] The Dating of Mark [5:54]...

Welcome to beginning of season six of the Risen Jesus Podcast! We'll be spending the season unpacking the chapter from Dr Licona's book on Historical Bedrock. Join us for this introduction to the topic. [0:00] Intro [2:14] Historical Bedrock [6:21] Using Consensus to evaluate Data [7:53] Making a Case for Historical Reliability with Individual Elements in the Text [11:49] Origin of the Terms “Bedr...

Welcome to the Finale of Season 5. In this episode, Mike recaps this season and specifically the heart behind his investigative method. He has a word for apologists who plan to appeal to the Gospels and also discusses what is next on his professional schedule. Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christ...

We continue our discussion on Non-canonical Christian sources. Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z . WEBSITE: https://www.risenjesus.com FACEBOOK: https://www....

Join us as we explore some apocryphal books in the Christian community and their evidential bearing on the resurrection of Jesus. Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2...

Several early church fathers wrote on the Resurrection of Christ. What can we learn from these apostolic fathers? Are their writings reliable? Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit htt...

What do historical sources outside of the Christian community have to say about the resurrection? We'll walk through several ancient historians and their writings. Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more i...

We continue our dive into the oral formulas of the early Church that have been preserved in scripture. Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z . WEBSITE: https://w...

What traditions and sources do we have for our faith from before the penning of the Gospels? In this episode, we discuss the early Christian community and some of the sources they provided. Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU cam...

In this episode, we explore the testimony, conversion, and letters of Paul of Tarsus as historical sources. Mike Licona is associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University. HBU offers a fully accredited Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics that can be completed entirely online or on the HBU campus in Houston. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Wlej6Z . WEBSITE: http...