The Humble Skeptic

On this episode, we’ll pick up where we left off last week with Egyptologist, David Rohl. During this part of the conversation, Shane talks with Dr. Rohl about various archaeological discoveries which he argues are connected to the lives Saul and David. Later in the program, the discussion shifts to the recent discovery of the Mt Ebal curse tablet, as well as to questions related to the history an...

On this episode, Shane tells the story of Egyptologist David Rohl by weaving together various interviews and audio clips over the past few decades related to his research into the New Chronology. In the second half of the program, Shane talks with Dr. Rohl about a number of fascinating discoveries that he writes about in his latest book, Legendary Kings: The Real Bible Unearthed. Click here to Beg...

On this episode, Shane interacts with statements made on a History Channel documentary about the reference to Jesus in the writings of Josephus. Some claim that the passage is a complete forgery, while others argue that the passage was mildly interpolated. So, outside the Gospels, what can we really know about Jesus from history? Do the Gospels qualify as history, or should they be set aside as wo...

How can we tell whether a painting signed by Claude Monet is authentic or not? Similarly, how can we know for certain that the New Testament Gospels aren’t fictional stories, but real historical accounts of the life of Jesus? On this episode, Shane Rosenthal continues his conversation of this subject with Dr. Lydia McGrew, author of Testimonies to the Truth: Why You Can Trust the Gospels. SHOW NOT...

How can we know whether the New Testament Gospels are authentic accounts of the life of Jesus, as opposed to fictional documents written as a part of some larger hoax or conspiracy? Shane Rosenthal discusses this question with Dr. Lydia McGrew, author of Testimonies to the Truth: Why You Can Trust the Gospels . Click here to begin Part 2 SHOW NOTES• Click here to order a copy of Lydia McGrew’s new...

On this bonus edition of  The Humble Skeptic  podcast, Shane reads lessons 6 through 8 of Richard Whately’s   Introduction to Christian Evidences . SHOW NOTES •  Click here  to access an online version of Richard Whately’s  Introduction   to  C hristian Evidences.  If you would like to obtain a paperback reprint,  click here . •  Click here  to read Shane’s article, “ Why Should We Believe The Bib...

On this special bonus edition of  The Humble Skeptic  podcast, Shane continues reading selections from the  Introduction to Christian Evidences  by Richard Whately. SHOW NOTES  •  Click here  to access an online version of Richard Whately’s  Introduction   to  C hristian Evidences.  If you would like to obtain a paperback reprint,  click here . • Other related articles include: Why Should We Belie...

Did the story of Jesus evolve over time? Did he even exist in the first place? On this episode, Shane explores the beliefs of the world’s first Christians through an in-depth investigation of the earliest Christian creed cited by Paul in 1st Corinthians 15. SHOW NOTES• Click here to download a PDF document containing the Dead Sea Scroll material referenced during this episode. If you would like to...

On this special bonus edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast, Shane Rosenthal plays some Beethoven and reads selections from the Introduction to Christian Evidences by Richard Whately. SHOW NOTES • Program update: OFFICIAL episodes are released most Tuesdays — BONUS episodes, occasional Fridays. • Click here to access an online version of Richard Whately’s Introduction to C hristian Evidences. If y...

On this episode, Shane Rosenthal continues his conversation with Dr. Mike Farley of Covenant Seminary in St. Louis about the relationship between faith and proof. What does the Bible itself say about this issue, and how was faith promoted during the first few centuries of the Christian Church? That’s the focus of this edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast . SHOW NOTES• To order a copy of Eusebius’...

What is the relationship between faith and proof? Shane Rosenthal discusses this question with Dr. Mike Farley of Covenant Theological Seminary . How did the Israelites come to believe that Moses really spoke with God, and how did his writings become so authoritative among the ancient Hebrews? Was it just a leap of faith? That’s the focus of this edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast. SHOW NOTES•...

What do you believe about God and the afterlife? How certain are you that your beliefs are true, particularly when compared with all the other faith and worldview options that happen to be out there? Can we have certainty about our deepest convictions? On this edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast ,  Shane Rosenthal discusses these questions and more with Dr. Dennis Johnson, author of Journeys wit...

On this special Christmas edition of The Humble Skeptic podcast, Shane takes a break from his current series on “Questions of Faith” and plays a Christmas sermon he recently preached on Micah chapter 5. SHOW NOTES For Further Reading Finding Christ in All of Scripture , Shane Rosenthal (PDF) Why Should We Believe The Bible? , Shane Rosenthal (article) A New Way of Reading Scripture , Shane Rosenth...

In his book, Religion on Trial, Craig Parton says that “Religions are worldviews. They claim to address the primary questions of our existence—where we came from, where we are going, and why we are going where we are going.” In that sense he says, “Everyone is religious, because everyone has a worldview, even if that worldview is that we came from a totally purposeless beginning and are returning...

According to many Christians today, faith isn’t based on external facts or evidence, but is considered an internal, subjective feeling, intuition, or experience. But is this taught anywhere in the Bible? What about other religious texts and traditions? Shane Rosenthal explores these questions and more and talks with Craig Parton, author of Religion on Trial. SPECIAL OFFER: What is Faith? This 20-p...

When Shane Rosenthal recently polled close to a hundred Christians at a variety of different events, the overwhelming majority described faith as a “blind leap.” But is this idea taught anywhere in Scripture? On this episode of The Humble Skeptic , Shane examines the arguments and passages that some people use in support of the idea that faith is blind. SHOW NOTES Recommended Reading Does Hebrews...

Many people today claim that faith is “believing in things without evidence,” but is this really the case? On this episode of The Humble Skeptic, we’ll take a deep dive into the true definition of faith. SPECIAL OFFER: What is Faith?, by Shane Rosenthal This 20-page PDF document walks through many of the issues covered on this episode, and includes all the supporting documentation in case you’d li...

On this pilot episode, Shane Rosenthal discusses what it means to be a "humble skeptic," and tells a story that helps to explain his overall approach for this new podcast. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe