Adam White

The New Testament Story

Religion EN ↓ 123 episodes

One of my greatest joys in life is teaching the bible in a way that makes it real to people. There’s no greater thrill for me than seeing a person have that “aha!” moment, when something in Scripture suddenly makes sense. Even after years of teaching, I never get tired of students telling me that something I said made the bible come to life for them. That is my hope for this channel. I have been a student and a lecturer of New Testament since 2005. I began my studies at what was then called Southern Cross College (now called Alphacrucis University College) in Sydney, Australia. I then went on...

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Adam White

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Reading Galatians (Part 4: Galatians 1:11–24) 27.07.2025 38:21

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 1:11–24.     Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z0AlU0WYYJM   Connect with me: All my links:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support Instagram:  https://www.in...

Reading Galatians (Part 3: Galatians 1:1–10) 20.07.2025 45:25

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at 1:1–10.     Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YD3Gzk_isMs   Connect with me: All my links:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support Instagram:  https://www.ins...

Reading Galatians (Part 2: Paul’s Galatian Opponents) 13.07.2025 47:05

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at the key concern in Galatia: Paul’s opponents.     Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B4e2gPKEyFc   Connect with me: All my links:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/su...

Reading Galatians (Part 1: Background to the Letter) 06.07.2025 47:36

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Galatians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a close look at the background of the letter. What was the main problem Paul was dealing with?     Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jj1TkuVY_Vs   Connect with me: All my links:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  ht...

What is the Mark of the Beast? (Rev 13:18) 22.06.2025 53:53

What is the Mark of the Beast? What does John refer to with the infamous 666? Is it a bar code? Is it some kind of computer chip? Is it a vaccine? In this week’s video, we are on site in Aphrodisias trying to solve this mystery. We look at the background of the book of Revelation and attempt to locate the meaning of this number in that story. What is this thing that has intrigued generations of Ch...

God Doesn’t Allow Suffering? 15.06.2025 48:53

Is God really opposed to suffering? The short answer is, no. In fact, God will often use suffering to develop characteristics in us that cannot be developed in any other way.    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f097Ekru9No   Connect with me:  All my links:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate...

Wives MUST Submit to Their Husbands? (Eph 5:22) 08.06.2025 52:52

The instruction in Eph 5:22 for wives to submit to their husbands seems pretty clear. But a closer look tells a different story.    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HkD3ki37jvk   Connect with me:  All my links:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support Instagram:  https://www.insta...

I Can Do ALL Things Through Christ? (Phil 4:13) 01.06.2025 55:06

This is one of the more misquoted verses in the Bible, especially amongst those who preach the Prosperity Gospel. Similarly, “God will supply all your needs” (Phil 4:19). But what does Paul really mean?    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FaztkLrF3hY   Connect with me:  All my links:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-n...

Can Christians Divorce? (1 Cor 7:10) 25.05.2025 58:56

One of the mistakes we make when reading the Bible is to say, “the Bible clearly says…” But this can be problematic, even destructive when applied to more serious instructions in scripture. In this episode, we look at one of the more difficult texts in the NT.    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VRcs7L9w4-w   Connect with me:  All my links:  https://lin...

Christianity and Ancient Philosophy (with Timothy Brookins) 11.05.2025 1:03:40

Today I am joined by Timothy Brookins from the University of St Thomas in Houston to discuss ancient philosophy and how it related to the early church. We look at the major schools, especially the Stoics, as well as how the similarities led to problems in the Corinthian church.     Check out his books: Greek and Roman Philosophy: A Survey for Students of the New Testament Rediscover...

Reading Philippians (Part 13: Phil 3:18–4:23) 27.04.2025 57:53

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we finish the letter.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J1tcAKJkZGA Connect with me:  All my links and socials:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support My books: Where is the Wise Man? (20...

Reading Philippians (Part 12: Phil 3:15–17) 20.04.2025 44:39

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 3:15–17.  Watch this episode on YouTube:  Connect with me:  All my links and socials:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support My books: Where is the Wise Man? (2015) P...

Reading Philippians (Part 11: Phil 3:10–14) 06.04.2025 42:02

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 3:10–14.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aw5E4Fb8n04 Connect with me:  All my links and socials:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support My books: Whe...

Reading Philippians (Part 10: Phil 3:4–9) 30.03.2025 46:38

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 3:4–9.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uzIt33qEAu8 Connect with me:  All my links and socials:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support My books: Where...

Reading Philippians (Part 9: Phil 3:1–3) 16.03.2025 50:16

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 3:1–3.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N9eyYGeSqxU Connect with me:  All my links and socials:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support My books: Where...

Reading Philippians (Part 8: Phil 2:12–30) 09.03.2025 53:25

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 2:12–30.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WELCveH-BOo  Connect with me:  All my links and socials:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support My books: Wh...

Reading Philippians (Part 7: Phil 2:1–11) 23.02.2025 1:00:48

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 2:1–11.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f9DtSkYap_g Connect with me:  All my links and socials:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support My books: Wher...

Reading Philippians (Part 6: Phil 1:27–30) 16.02.2025 56:36

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 1:27–30.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gKV6_Zazrbg Connect with me:  All my links and socials:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support My books: Whe...

Reading Philippians (Part 5: Phil 1:18–26) 09.02.2025 54:11

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a closer look at 1:18–26.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2gihHjJzxuA Connect with me:  All my links and socials:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support My books: Whe...

Reading Philippians (Part 4: Phil 1:12–18) 02.02.2025 47:47

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are looking at Paul’s response to his situation.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rt1xk1XVzZE Connect with me:  All my links and socials:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support My boo...

Reading Philippians (Part 3: Phil 1:1–11) 26.01.2025 54:16

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we begin looking at the letter itself.  Watch this episode on YouTube:  Connect with me:  All my links and socials:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.captivate.fm/support My books: Where is the Wise Man? (2015) Paul, C...

Reading Philippians (Part 2: Why Was It Written?) 19.01.2025 42:45

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a close look at the reason why Paul wrote it in the first place.  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tEHnqevyKe0 Connect with me:  All my links and socials:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story....

Reading Philippians (Part 1: Who Were the Philippians?) 12.01.2025 52:22

In this series, we’re going on a deep dive into the letter to the Philippians. And in this week’s episode, we are taking a close look at the Philippians themselves. Who exactly were they?  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ficHGk_uDFc Connect with me:  All my links and socials:  https://linktr.ee/thentstory Support the podcast:  https://the-new-testament-story.cap...

Why was Paul in Prison? (Part 7: Paul’s Goes to Rome) 01.12.2024 52:08

Paul spent at least four years imprisoned, first in Caesarea, then in Rome. But why? In this series, we will look at the reason behind his arrest, trial, and imprisonment. In the final episode of the series, we follow Paul as he makes his journey to Rome.    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iSnhsuwkXhk   Connect with me:  All my links:  https://linktr.e...

Why was Paul in Prison? (Part 6: Paul’s defence of himself) 24.11.2024 53:18

Paul spent at least four years imprisoned, first in Caesarea, then in Rome. But why? In this series, we will look at the reason behind his arrest, trial, and imprisonment. In this week’s episode, we look at Paul’s defence of himself before the governor, Felix.    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/olYA-obRrGE   Connect with me:  All my links:  https://lin...