In this powerful conversation, Pastor Sam Masteller sits down with Dr. Daniel McNaughton to explore the relevance, beauty, and authority of the Old Testament in today’s world. Dr. McNaughton brings pastoral insight and academic clarity to help listeners understand why the Old Testament is not just a historical artifact but a vital foundation for Christian faith, theology, and identity. They’ll discuss why many modern Christians overlook it, the dangers of “unhitching” from Scripture, and how the Old Testament reveals the character of God and points to Jesus. If you’ve ever wondered how to love and live out the whole Bible, this episode is for you.

Daniel McNaughton completed his PhD in Old Testament at Univ. of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto. He has served as Professor of Old Testament and Spiritual Formation at Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL, since 2016. Before that he served for over 30 years in various pastoral and teaching roles in the Northeast. He was the founder and lead pastor at Connection Church in Pottstown, PA, where he served for six years. He is co-author of Learning to Follow Jesus and The Spiritual Coaching Toolkit. He is an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God and has been married to his wife, Amy, since 1982.