The Third Hour Podcast

The Third Hour investigates the last of the epistles likely written by Paul's own hand, discussing topics of citizenship, households, and slavery found in Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon.

The Acts of the Apostles may have begun with Peter, but its final nine chapters are a farewell to Paul, repeating his conversion story and bearing witness to multiple authority figures as he heads first to Jerusalem and later to Rome. Join the Third Hour Podcast as we discuss the last portion of the New Testament's most directly historical book.

As Paul concludes his epistle to the Romans and prepares to journey back to Jerusalem, he leaves his readers with some final advice, including strong words for those who judge and those who despise.

Paul continues his epistle to the Romans, and the Third Hour Podcast discusses the crux of his central argument, from the universal problem of sin to the solution of justification by faith in Jesus Christ.

Paul's epistle to the Romans is often considered his magnum opus, a definitive statement on how mankind can be set at rights with the divine. Today, the Third Hour Podcasts investigates the first three chapters of Paul's most comprehensive letter, beginning with a massive existential problem — that everyone falls short of the glory of God.

Is Paul's second epistle to Corinth really the second epistle, or the third? Or even the fourth? Is it one letter or multiple? Join the Third Hour Podcast as we discuss the difficulty of decoding Second Corinthians, possible later additions, and some of the differences between reading Jesus and reading Paul.

Continuing the First Epistle to the Corinthians, the Third Hour Podcast discusses Paul's take on marriage, sexuality, women, unity, spiritual gifts, and resurrection.

As Paul completes one missionary journey and begins another, he receives distressing news from the congregation he founded in Corinth — and begins one of his most difficult epistles yet. Join the Third Hour Podcast as we investigate Acts 18-19 and the first six chapters of 1 Corinthians!

Paul's second missionary journey takes him to Greece, where he spends some time in prison, preaches about the unknown god of Athens, and sends two epistles to the converts in Thessalonica. Join the Third Hour Podcast as we investigate the particulars of Paul's journey and the ways these epistles answer the questions of the Thessalonians — and raise a few new ones.

As Gentile converts flood into the fledgling Christian church, questions about adherence to the Law of Moses threaten to become points of division and contention. Peter, Paul, and other leaders gather in Jerusalem to formulate a response, resulting in two very different accounts — one in Acts, the other in Paul's Epistle to the Galatians.

This week, the Third Hour Podcast takes a look at the Epistle of James, its place in history, what it's arguing and why, and some useful tools for decoding the epistles in general.

In the decade following the ascent of Jesus, this small movement of disciples and believers grows from a cult to a community, from a Way to a Church, from nameless to Christianity — and faces stiff opposition from both within and without.

As the Gospels conclude and Jesus ascends into heaven, the apostles must now decide how to proceed with building the church and awaiting the return of their Messiah.

At long last, the climactic miracle of the Gospels. Join the Third Hour Podcast as we discuss the women at the tomb, the appearances of Jesus, and the final chapters of the Gospels.

This week on the Third Hour Podcast, Jesus hosts the last supper, prays in the Garden Gethsemane, and gets arrested — and is ultimately deserted by his disciples.

This week on the Third Hour Podcast, the tragedy of the Gospels reaches its lowest moment as the Son of Man is tried by his enemies, convicted by his people, and crucified.

This week on the Third Hour Podcast, we investigate the portions of the Last Supper unique to the Gospel of John, from Jesus washing his disciples' feet to a handful of comforting sermons.

This week on the Third Hour Podcast, Jesus delivers a discourse on the Mount of Olives, which includes the desolating sacrilege, the parable of good and wicked servants, and the parable of the ten bridesmaids.

This week on the Third Hour Podcast, Jesus defends against multiple traps in the temple, discussing parables of authority and questions about Caesar's tax, resurrection, and the great commandment.

At long last, the long journey to Jerusalem concludes with the raising of Lazarus, the anointing of Jesus's feet, and the triumphal entry into the city. But is this meant as a crescendo or a letdown? Join the Third Hour Podcast as we discuss the particulars of the beginning of Holy Week.

As the narrative of Luke's Gospel merges with those of Matthew and Mark, the Third Hour Podcast discusses some hard parables about wealth, the rich young man's question, and the architecture of gates in Jerusalem.

Today on the Third Hour Podcast, Jesus pauses his journey to Jerusalem to teach a number of parables, including the Prodigal Son, Dishonest Manager, and Lazarus and the Rich Man.

Continuing from last week's introduction to the Gospel of Luke's journey toward Jerusalem, the Third Hour Podcast talks about slavery, redefining the sermons of Matthew, a radical interpretation of the parable of the barren fig tree, and the merciful frankness of Jesus.

This week on the Third Hour Podcast, we begin the second act of the Gospel of Luke, a ten-chapter journey in which Jesus sets his face to go to Jerusalem, shares the parable of the Good Samaritan, and teaches about priorities.

While Jesus heals a blind man and attends the Festival of Dedication, the Third Hour Podcast discusses foreordination, the process of conversion, and the struggles of first-century Christian communities.