Unscrolled

Was the Bible really behind the Declaration of Independence? Historian Dr. Thomas Kidd, Research Professor of Church History and the John and Sharon Yeats Endowed Chair of Baptist Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins  Unscrolled . Tune in to explore how the Bible may have quietly shaped the American Revolution, not through open declarations of faith, but through language, allu...

Join us for this episode of  Unscrolled  with Justin Giboney — author, attorney, civic leader ,  and founder of the AND Campaign — to explore what the gospel has to say about justice, moral order, and why Christians don't have to choose between the two. In this conversation, Justin shares what it means to engage politics with biblical grounding, courage, and a witness that points people to Chr...

What's the difference between banana soup and banana pudding? According to Allie Beth Stuckey, it's the same difference between being right and being righteous in how you communicate, and it might be the most important thing many people get wrong today.   Allie Beth is the host of the “Relatable” podcast and author of “You're Not Enough” and New York Times bestseller “Toxic Empathy.” I...

Most people would panic . . . but Butch Wilmore did a backflip. NASA astronaut and retired Navy captain Barry “Butch” Wilmore spent 286 unplanned days aboard the International Space Station after the Boeing Starliner lost thruster control on approach.     Tune in as Capt. Wilmore opens up about the moment he knew he wasn't coming home, missing family milestones 250 miles up, and the Scripture...

Episode description:  Most people don't know that for decades, 75% of the Dead Sea Scrolls never saw the light of day. In this episode, Professor Lawrence Schiffman of NYU unpacks the messy human story behind why, how most Bible scholars still ignore the scrolls entirely, and how he spent his career fighting against the Christianization of these ancient Jewish texts. Tune in and hear it all an...

In this episode of “Unscrolled,” host Matthias Walther is joined by Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel‑Ruth Lotz for a reflective conversation centered on the biblical story of Joseph and its profound relevance for today. As they trace Joseph’s journey from betrayal and imprisonment to redemption and purpose, they connect Scripture to their own experiences of suffering, endurance, and callin...

In this deep and wide‑ranging conversation, pastor, author, and speaker John Ortberg reflects on leadership, identity, and what it really means to be formed from the inside out. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and AA’s Twelve Steps, Ortberg makes a compelling case for Christian spiritual formation as a way of life. Together, he and host Matthias Walther explore why spiritual formation ma...

The church may be shrinking in the West—but that's not the whole story. Archbishop Vijay Raju Gadepe and Bishop Robert Gosselin of the Confessing Anglican Church lead a movement of 2 million people across 20 nations, and their stories will stop you in your tracks. Tune in as they join Museum of the Bible President and CEO Dr. Carlos Campo to talk about planting churches in rural India, miracul...

If you've ever felt lost in Scripture, Jeff Cavins has spent decades solving that problem. As the creator of “The Bible Timeline” and co-creator of “The Bible in a Year” podcast, Jeff joins host Matthias Walther at Museum of the Bible to talk about what changes when people read the Bible as a unified story and why that idea is resonating with millions. He also shares his testimony on how a dee...

Episode description:  Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado, President and CEO of Compassion International, joins host Matthias Walther for a conversation about calling, identity, and the global church. Together, they trace how a childhood spent across developing nations, an Olympic journey, and a Harvard education shaped his lifelong mission. In this episode of  “Unscrolled,”  we explore the spiritual roots o...

Gary Rendsburg, Distinguished Professor & Blanche and Irving Laurie Chair of Jewish History at Rutgers University, joins host Matthias Walther. Together, they discuss how language shapes the way we read the Bible. In this episode of “Unscrolled,” we’ll explore scribal precision, textual variation in the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the revival of Hebrew through Eliezer Ben-Yehuda. Get ready to gain a...

Episode description:  Is science sacred? Can faith and physics coexist? Dr. Bill West, Harvard-educated cancer researcher, founder of the West Cancer Center & Research Institute, and author of "Sacred Science," joins Museum of the Bible’s President and CEO, Dr. Carlos Campo to discuss the artificial wall between religion and science. As principal investigator of the pivotal study tha...

In this episode, Lisa Fields and Dr. Jo Vitale join host Matthias Walther for a candid, heartfelt conversation about some of the Bible’s most challenging passages relating to suffering, justice, and the character of God. Together, they explore tough questions, engaging both the head and the heart, and share an honest look at how Scripture continues to shape, stretch, and speak to us today.    Gues...

Dr. Michael Ward, Oxford scholar and professor of apologetics at Houston Christian University, didn't just study C. S. Lewis—he lived in his bedroom and study for three years. In this episode, Dr. Ward takes us through his discovery that will change how you read Narnia, as well as Lewis's journey from atheism to faith, his pivotal late-night conversation with Tolkien about Christianity as "the tru...

Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the Dead Sea Scrolls with Dr. Robert "Bobby" Duke, chief curatorial officer at Museum of the Bible and Dead Sea Scrolls scholar. In this episode, with Museum of the Bible’s President and CEO, Dr. Carlos Campo, Duke shares what these ancient texts reveal about Scripture, Second Temple Judaism, and the transmission of the Bible.  Guest bio:  Dr. Rob...

In this episode of  Unscrolled , the “Street Preachers” join guest host Tracy Thomas at Museum of the Bible's World Stage Theater for a raw and powerful discussion about revival, obedience, and what it means to live out Scripture in a generation hungry for truth. Through personal testimony and bold faith, they reveal how real transformation begins with surrender, prayer, and the power of the Bible...

Dr. Joe Uziel, head of the Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dead Sea Scrolls Unit, takes us inside the discovery and preservation of one of archaeology’s most significant discoveries. He explains how modern archaeology works in Israel, how AI-driven analysis is transforming scroll research, and what scholars continue to debate about the ancient Qumran community. Plus, we’ll get an exclusive glimpse...

Wycliffe Bible Translators started with the idea that everyone should be able to read the Bible in their heart language. In this episode of  Unscrolled , host Matthias Walther talks with Wycliffe's CEO Dr. John Chesnut, and his wife, Spiritual Development Officer, Kelly Chesnut, about the stories of how the Bible has transformed hearts and communities.    Guest bio:  Dr. John Chesnut is the pr...

David Green, founder of Hobby Lobby, started with a $600 loan and grew Hobby Lobby into more than 1,000 stores, generating billions in revenue. But his proudest achievement isn’t business success; it’s a family of 50+ people across four generations united by a shared mission of faith and generosity.       In this episode of  Unscrolled , host Matthias Walther sits down with David Green and Bill Hi...

Few people navigate the intersection of evil, faith, and human nature like Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti. As a Catholic priest, psychologist, and chaplain to the Washington Nationals, Monsignor Rossetti brings rare insight into one of Scripture's most profound truths: the ongoing battle between light and darkness.  In this episode of Unscrolled , Monsignor Rossetti joins host Matthias Walther...

Dr. Jennifer Holloran, CEO of the American Bible Society, joins host Matthias Walther on Unscrolled to share her unexpected journey from Wycliffe typist to leading a more than 200-year-old institution founded by figures like Elias Boudinot and John Jay. She explains how the society has grown from distributing Bibles to soldiers as early as 1817 to pioneering new ways of helping people engage deepl...

Jonathan Isaac grew up in the Bronx. He went to church often, but it wasn’t until he started his career as an NBA player for the Orlando Magic that, through a chance encounter, he was encouraged to dig deeper into his Christian faith. In this episode of Unscrolled, Jonathan shares with host and Museum of the Bible CMO Matthias Walther, his journey of faith and the strategic decisions he made in 20...

What does it take to hand-copy the Torah, letter by letter? And why does this ancient craft remain vital in our age of AI and digital texts? Join us as Rabbi Moshe Englander, Hebrew Bible (Torah) Scribe at Museum of the Bible and longtime Jewish educator, and host Matthias Walther explore the meticulous art, sacred meaning, and enduring legacy of Torah scribes.  Guest bio:  Rabbi Moshe Englander i...

How can geography guide us through the Bible? Dr. Cyndi Parker, director at Resurrection Philadelphia, offers a unique perspective shaped by years of living in Jerusalem and leading immersive educational trips to Israel. Cyndi Parker holds a Ph. D. in Theological and Religious Studies from the University of Gloucestershire and teaches in churches and universities around the world. She is the creat...

C. S. Lewis is a literary legend whose influence has spanned decades with his powerful and enchanting stories. Lewis’s books continue to tell stories of Jesus’s teachings and sacrifices through symbolism that makes them easier to understand and appreciated by all.   In this episode of Unscrolled , host Matthias Walther talks with Museum of the Bible’s curator of early modern Bibles and religious c...