Tyndale House Podcast

This is the book of the generations…  A genealogy that tells a story. Genesis 5 becomes a portrait of humanity after Eden: still bearing God’s likeness, living long, dying, and carrying the promise forward one generation at a time. This week we move beyond the Garden of Eden as we continue our first video series from Tyndale House, Cambridge, exploring Genesis (The Creation Story). Episode 5 turns...

This week we step outside the Garden of Eden and into the first narrative set in a post‑fall world, continuing our video series from Tyndale House, Cambridge, exploring Genesis (The Creation Story). Although this series is also available on podcast platforms, it is designed to be watched, with visual explanations that illuminate the text and its linguistic depth. Episode 5 turns to Genesis 4, the...

This week we step into the Garden of Eden as we continue our first video series from Tyndale House, Cambridge, exploring Genesis (The Creation Story). Though this series is also available on podcast platforms, it is designed to be watched, with visual explanations that complement the text well.  Episode 4 examines the dramatic opening verses of Genesis 3:1–8 — the moment the serpent speaks, Eve re...

Welcome back to the Tyndale House podcast series on Genesis 1 – 9. In episodes 1 and 2, we opened the series by exploring the full depth of Genesis chapter 1 in which God created the heavens and the earth, and how it stands apart from ancient Near Eastern creation myths. In this third episode, we look specifically at chapter 2; the creation of mankind in the image of God, the location of Eden, and...

Welcome back to the Tyndale House podcast series on Genesis 1–9.  In episode 1, we opened the series by exploring the full depth of Genesis 1:1 in which God created the heavens and the earth, and how it stands apart from ancient Near Eastern creation myths. In this second episode, we move deeper into the creation story as the silence of the primordial world is broken by a divine command: 'Let...

Step into the very first verse of the Bible with a new podcast series from Tyndale House, Cambridge, on Genesis (The Creation Story).  Episode 1 explores the full depth of Genesis 1:1 'In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth'. This single verse has shaped centuries of belief, debate, and scholarship, and we unpack why it still matters today. In this episode, we take a res...

Step into the ancient world with our deep dive into Genesis, our most ambitious series yet. Travel from the text of Genesis to the tablets of Assyria with expert Dr Caleb Howard. Explore what the original Hebrew reveals beneath the surface and discover how even data can become a tool for helping us grow in understanding with analyst Dr James Bejon – and this is just episode one! Led by Tyndale Hou...

This week we have one of our occasional Meet the Scholar episodes. Dr Tony Watkins, the Fellow for Public Engagement, talks to Dr Rebecca Idestrom about her work researching the presentation of God's glory in the Bible. Dr Idestrom currently teaches at the Tyndale Seminary in Toronto, and is the author of Show Me Your Glory : The Glory of God in the Old Testament (Pickwick Publications, 2023)...

In this 'Meet the Scholar' episode, Dr Thomas Schmidt, author of the book, Josephus and Jesus, talks to Dr Tony Watkins about the many connections Josephus had to various members of the 1st century Jewish-elite who were likely to have been at Jesus's trial. Dr Thomas Schmidt is Associate Professor at Fairfield University and a Visiting Fellow at Princeton University. He is the autho...

This week we have one of our occasional ‘Meet the Scholar’ episodes, featuring Dr Jill Firth, Lecturer in Hebrew and Old Testament at Ridley College, Melbourne, in conversation with Dr Tony Watkins. In this episode, Jill talks about her research into the presentation of David in the Psalms and the logic for the order they were compiled in. 00:00 - 01:04 - Intro 01:04 - 03:14 - Background 03:15 - 0...

This episode brings to a close part one of our series exploring William Tyndale’s life, Bible translation and legacy. In this third episode, we explore the continuing legacy of William Tyndale’s work of Bible translation with the help of experts in the sixteenth century and the history of Christianity. We’re very grateful for contributions from: • Bruce Gordon, the Titus Street Professor of Eccles...

In this series we are exploring William Tyndale’s life, Bible translation and legacy, including interviews experts in the sixteenth century. In this third episode, we explore William Tyndale’s life after his publication of his translation of the New Testament into English in 1526. We’re very grateful for contributions from: Bruce Gordon, the Titus Street Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Yale...

This week we have one of our occasional ‘Meet the Scholar’ episodes. Dr Tony Watkins interviews Dr Petra Ratkovics (yes, she did indeed pass her viva!) about her PhD on the influences of Jeremiah in Paul’s theology as well as her plans for the future. Time stamps: 00:00 Petra is about to submit her thesis! 1:15 Petra’s background 3:10 Why Petra became interested in Theology 4:20 Petra’s PhD topic...

This is the second episode in our series exploring William Tyndale’s life, Bible translation, and legacy. In this episode, Tony Watkins interviews experts in the sixteenth century and the history of the Bible to explore William Tyndale’s life leading up to the publication of his New Testament in 1526. This was the first to be translated directly from Greek into English, and the first New Testament...

This is the first episode in our new series exploring William Tyndale’s life, Bible translation, and legacy. Tony Watkins interviews experts in the sixteenth century and the history of the Bible. In this first episode, they explore the history of Bible translation prior to William Tyndale and the cultural context in which he lived and worked. We’re very grateful for contributions from: Bruce Gordo...

We kick off the new year with one of our occasional ‘Meet the Scholar’ episodes, which, this week, features Dr Catherine McDowell, Professor of Old Testament at Palm Beach Atlantic University, in conversation with Dr Tony Watkins. In this episode, Catherine talks about her research into the language of ‘image and likeness’ found in the book of Genesis, and its links to Mesopotamian culture, as wel...

In the final episode of this Advent series, Tony Watkins talks to Christopher Ash, Writer in Residence at Tyndale House, Cambridge, about Simeon and Anna meeting the baby Jesus and the impact of their words on Mary. This four-part series for Advent is exploring Luke chapters 1 and 2, which are the focus of Christopher’s book of Advent devotions, Repeat the Sounding Joy (The Good Book Company, 2019...

In the third episode of this Advent series, Tony Watkins talks to Christopher Ash, Writer in Residence at Tyndale House, Cambridge, about the arrival of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem and the Shepherd's visit to the new baby. This four-part series for Advent is exploring Luke chapters 1 and 2, which are the focus of Christopher’s book of Advent devotions, Repeat the Sounding Joy (The Good Book...

In the second episode of this Advent series, Tony Watkins talks to Christopher Ash, Writer in Residence at Tyndale House , Cambridge, about the visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary. This four-part series for Advent is exploring Luke chapters 1 and 2, which are the focus of Christopher’s book of Advent devotions, Repeat the Sounding Joy (The Good Book Company, 2019).  Repeat the Sounding Joy, by Chri...

In this four-part series for Advent, Tony Watkins talks to Christopher Ash, Writer in Residence at Tyndale House , Cambridge, about Luke chapters 1 and 2. These chapters are the focus of Christopher’s book of Advent devotions, Repeat the Sounding Joy (pub. Good Book Company). In this first episode, Christopher and Tony discuss the birth of John the Baptist. Repeat the Sounding Joy, by Christopher...

Tony Watkins interviews Dr Dirk Jongkind, Vice Principal (Academic) about his new book, ‘Growing in Understanding: Devotions for Christian Academics’ (published by Apollos in 2025). GROWING IN UNDERSTANDING: DEVOTIONS FOR CHRISTIAN ACADEMICS is available directly from IVP or from your normal bookseller. Dirk Jongkind is probably best known as editor of the Tyndale House Greek New Testament . Howev...

The second of a two-part interview with Peter Williams, Principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, and author of 'Can We Trust the Gospels?’. In this episode, Tony Watkins and Peter Williams explore what the Gospels DON’T mention. Support the show Edited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock. Follow us on: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTu...

The first of a two-part interview with Peter Williams, Principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, and author of 'Can We Trust the Gospels'. In this episode, Tony Watkins and Peter Williams explore the evidence found within the Gospels that point to its reliability. Support the show Edited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock. Follow...

After a break over the summer, our podcast returns with brand new content. We’re launching the return of the podcast with a one-off one of our occasional ‘Meet the Scholar’ episodes, featuring Dr Dani Treweek in conversation with Tony Watkins. In this episode, Dani discusses her new book ‘Single Ever After’, sharing insights into her research and its relevance today. Dani Treweek's new book,...

Peter Williams, Principal of Tyndale House, interviews apologist Wes Huff about how he became a Christian, the Bible research he has been working on, and why he still believes Scripture is reliable.  Find out more about the host and guest here:  Peter Williams: https://tyndalehouse.com/about/staff/peter-j-williams/ Wesley Huff: https://www.wesleyhuff.com/  Support the show Edited by Tyndale House...