A response to Joe Rogan and Wes Huff: Can we believe the Bible? – Bonus episode

The Rooted Podcast

What did Joe Rogan and Wesley Huff say about the Bible? Can we really believe in the credibility of the Bible?

In this bonus episode of The Rooted Podcast, we're joined by Dr Andrew Ollerton, head of Bible Engagement at Bible Society, to discuss the recent increase of interest in the Bible sparked by Wesley Huff's appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. We look at the credibility of the Bible and ancient manuscripts, the role of translators and the formation of the canon. We finish by discussing contrasting creation stories, why the Christian creation story provides a greater hope and the Bible as a coherent narrative pointing to Jesus.

The conversation is a response to Wes Huff and Joe Rogan talking about these themes in depth recently and highlights the relevance of these topics and the Bible in current discussions.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:00) - Andrew Ollerton and his interview with Wesley Huff
• (04:00) - The Joe Rogan Podcast, Wesley Huff and Billy Carson's debate
• (05:55) - What makes millions of people listen to someone talking about the Bible?
• (09:55) - Can we trust in the credibility of ancient manuscripts?
• (14:00) - The impact of Joe Rogan finding the Bible credible
• (15:17) - Wycliffe and Tyndale: The impact of Bible translation
• (21:10) - The canon of scripture: does it matter that books are left out?
• (25:20) - Creation stories: Why the Biblical creation story provides hope
• (30:25) - The importance of seeing the Bible as one coherent story

Bible Society:

The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.

Bible Society resources to help you understand the Bible more:
Trusting the Bible podcast
Bible Trek

Andrew Ollerton:
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This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.

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