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Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Roger Ferguson, Host and Biblical Scholar

105 episodes

2 days ago

Send us a text Step into the world of the first Gospel. In this episode of Modern Mind, Ancient Book, we uncover the historical and spiritual foundation of the Book of Matthew — exploring when it was written, who authored it, and why it stands as a bridge between ancient prophecy and the life of Jesus the Messiah. Discover how Matthew’s Gospel connects the Law, the Prophets, and the life of Christ — revealing Jesus as both the long-awaited King and the fulfillment of Israel’s story. With in...

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Send us a text Step into the world of the first Gospel. In this episode of Modern Mind, Ancient Book, we uncover the historical and spiritual foundation of the Book of Matthew — exploring when it was written, who authored it, and why it stands as a bridge between ancient prophecy and the life of Jesus the Messiah. Discover how Matthew’s Gospel connects the Law, the Prophets, and the life of Christ — revealing Jesus as both the long-awaited King and the fulfillment of Israel’s story. With in...

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Religion & Spirituality,

Health & Fitness,

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Modern Mind, Ancient Book

The Gospel of Matthew: Eyewitness to the King — Date, Authorship, and the Truth Behind the Text

Send us a text Step into the world of the first Gospel. In this episode of Modern Mind, Ancient Book, we uncover the historical and spiritual foundation of the Book of Matthew — exploring when it was written, who authored it, and why it stands as a bridge between ancient prophecy and the life of Jesus the Messiah. Discover how Matthew’s Gospel connects the Law, the Prophets, and the life of Christ — revealing Jesus as both the long-awaited King and the fulfillment of Israel’s story. With in...

2 days ago

25 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Romans Revealed: The Gospel of Grace & Faith

Send us a text Before diving into the chapters of Romans, this opening episode lays the foundation for understanding why this letter stands at the heart of Christian theology. Discover who Paul wrote to, why he wrote, and how the message of grace through faith can reshape your understanding of God’s righteousness and your relationship with Him today.

1 week ago

38 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Paul’s Letter to Corinth: A Deep-Dive into 2 Corinthians

Send us a text Join us on this podcast as we unpack the book of 2 Corinthians — exploring the authorship of the apostle Paul the Apostle, the historical date and place of writing (mid-50s A.D., Macedonia) and the rich, practical meaning of this powerful letter. We dig into how Paul wrote to the church in Corinth (and the surrounding region of Achaia) to address ministry, suffering, reconciliation, Christian giving, and the new covenant. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, disciple, or s...

2 weeks ago

38 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Inside Corinth: 1 Corinthians How Paul’s Most Confrontational Letter Shaped the Early Church

Send us a text Dive deep into one of the most compelling letters of the New Testament: the Apostle Paul the Apostle’s first epistle to the church in Corinth. In this episode of Modern Mind, Ancient Book, we unpack the who, when and why of 1 Corinthians — how and why this letter came into being around AD 53-55 from Paul’s base in Ephesus. You’ll discover: The authorship question: Why Paul’s authorship is widely accepted and what the implications are for faith and theology. The hi...

3 weeks ago

22 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Inside 2 Thessalonians: When, Where, and Why Paul Wrote Again

Send us a text In this episode, we explore the background and composition of 2 Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul’s second letter to the believers in Thessalonica. We discuss its authorship, examining internal and external evidence for Pauline origin; its place and date of composition, most likely written from Corinth around A.D. 50–52, shortly after 1 Thessalonians; and its purpose, offering correction, encouragement, and clarification about the return of Christ. Listeners will discover how thi...

1 month ago

23 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Q 5 -Paul Wasn’t Anti-Jewish—and Neither Am I: Rediscovering the Jewish Heart of the Gospel

Send us a text For centuries, Paul has been misunderstood as a man who rejected Judaism to start a new religion. But was that really his message? In this episode, we explore Paul’s true identity as a faithful Jew who followed Yeshua (Jesus) not in spite of his Jewish faith, but because of it. Join us as we uncover the historical, cultural, and scriptural context that reveals how Paul’s writings uphold the Torah’s purpose and the covenant promises of Israel. This conversation invites both Je...

1 month ago

19 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Q 4 -I Keep God’s Feasts—But I’m Not Forcing You To: Understanding Freedom and Faithfulness

Send us a text Why do some followers of Yeshua (Jesus) celebrate God’s appointed feasts while others don’t? In this episode, we unpack the heart behind keeping the biblical feasts—not as a means of salvation, but as a response of love and identity. Discover how grace and Torah work together, why these celebrations still matter, and why honoring God’s commands isn’t about religious coercion but personal devotion. If you’ve ever wondered why Christians claim a Jewish Messiah but ignore His Jewi...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians: Origins & Context

Send us a text In this episode, we take a scholarly deep dive into 1 Thessalonians — exploring the who, where, when, and why behind the letter. We begin with the authorship question: what evidence supports Paul (or a Pauline circle) as the writer? Next, we examine the place of composition (was it Corinth, Athens, or elsewhere?) and the historical and cultural context of the Thessalonian church. Finally, we consider the purpose and themes of the letter: eschatology, encouragement, and living h...

1 month ago

22 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Q 3 -Why Ignoring the Jewish Roots Distorts the Gospel: Rediscovering Yeshua’s Original Message

Send us a text For centuries, Christianity has often been separated from the very faith and culture of its Jewish Messiah. But what happens when we strip the Gospel from its Jewish roots? In this episode, we uncover how misunderstanding Torah, covenant, and the context of Israel can lead to a distorted view of grace and salvation. Join us as we explore why Yeshua (Jesus) cannot be truly understood apart from His Jewish identity, why the apostles never abandoned Torah, and how recovering the...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Q 2 -The Shocking Truth: Grace and Torah Were Always on the Same Side

Send us a text For centuries, many have believed that grace and Torah stand opposed — that the “Law” was replaced by “grace.” But what if that’s not true? What if the same divine heart that gave the Torah also extended grace from the very beginning? In this episode, we explore how Yeshua (Jesus) embodied both Torah and grace, and why understanding this unity can bridge the gap between Judaism and Christianity. Join us as we uncover the historical, linguistic, and spiritual roots of this misun...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Q 1 -Judaizer or Just Devoted? Why Christians Follow a Jewish Messiah but Don’t Practice Judaism

Send us a text Why do Christians claim to follow a Jewish Rabbi—Yeshua (Jesus)—yet reject the very faith He practiced? In this episode, we explore the tension between devotion and distortion: was early Christianity ever meant to separate from its Jewish roots? We unpack the term “Judaizer,” often used negatively in church history, and ask whether true devotion to the Jewish Messiah means returning to the covenant, commandments, and context of Israel’s faith. Join us as we trace the first-ce...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Paul’s Letter to the Galatians: Freedom, Faith, and the True Gospel

Send us a text In this episode, we explore the Book of Galatians—one of the Apostle Paul’s most passionate letters. Written to the early churches in Galatia, this epistle confronts questions of faith, freedom, and the true Gospel. We’ll look at who wrote Galatians, when and where it was written, and why it still matters today. Discover the historical background of Paul’s authorship, the cultural setting of the first-century Galatian believers, and how this short but powerful letter continues ...

1 month ago

22 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Faith in Action: How James Speaks to Seekers Today

Send us a text The letter of James is one of the earliest writings of the New Testament — a raw and urgent call to live out genuine faith. Written by James, the brother of Jesus and a respected leader of the Jerusalem church, this epistle reflects the heart of a Jewish man devoted to the temple, prayer, and the Scriptures. Set against the backdrop of first-century Judea under Roman occupation, James wrote to Jewish believers scattered across the ancient world. These were people wrestling with...

1 month ago

38 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Between Prophecy and Messiah: Hidden History from Malachi to the First New Testament Words

Send us a text Most sermons begin in Matthew or in the Gospels, but few ever pause to explore the watershed centuries between Malachi and the first writings of the New Testament such as Galatians. This mysterious era — the Intertestamental Period — is packed with transformation: Greek rulers, Hellenistic culture, political power struggles, the growth of synagogues, the translation of Scripture into Greek (the Septuagint), and rising Messianic expectation. In this episode, we expose tru...

1 month ago

34 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

From Messenger to Messiah: Unpacking the 400 Silent Years

Send us a text What happened in the gap between Malachi—the last prophet of the Old Testament—and the writing of Galatians in the New Testament? For about four hundred years, Scripture falls silent. Empires rose and fell. Judaism changed. Messianic expectation grew. In this episode, we explore the Intertestamental Period—why God seemed to stop speaking, how the culture, religion, and politics prepared the stage for the arrival of Jesus, and what that silence teaches us today. You’ll hear abou...

2 months ago

26 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Faithful to the Call: A Pastor’s Lifelong Journey of Serving Jesus and His Church Part 2

Send us a text In our last episode, we heard how God transformed the life of a poor farmer into a zealous preacher of the Gospel. But that was only the beginning. In this episode, we follow his remarkable lifelong journey of faith—decades of preaching, pastoring, and serving the church with unwavering devotion. Through seasons of hardship, sacrifice, and perseverance, he never turned back. His story is not only about a miraculous encounter with Jesus but about a lifetime of faithfulness, obed...

2 months ago

49 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

From Fields of Poverty to Fields of Souls: A Pastor’s Powerful Testimony of Transformation Part 1

Send us a text Charles Shorter grew up as a poor farmer, with little hope and even less opportunity. But one life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ transformed everything. Today, he is a pastor with a burning passion to preach the Gospel—giving up his former life to follow the call of God. In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring story of how God can take the least likely person and raise them up to change lives for eternity. From the fields of poverty to the pulpit of faith, this is a t...

2 months ago

40 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

From Communism to Christ: A Chinese Man’s Miraculous Encounter with Jesus Part 2 of 2

Send us a text Discover the powerful, true story of a former Chinese communist who encountered Jesus Christ in a supernatural, life-changing way. Raised under the strict atheism of the Chinese Communist Party, this man had never heard the name of Jesus—until one divine encounter altered his eternal destiny. In this episode, hear how a vivid dream to come to America, a miraculous healing faith, and a series of divine appointments led him out of darkness and into the light of faith in Jesus. Hi...

2 months ago

36 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

Faith Against All Odds: A Chinese Christian’s Journey to Jesus part 1 of 2

Send us a text Discover the powerful, true story of a former Chinese communist who encountered Jesus Christ in a supernatural, life-changing way. Raised under the strict atheism of the Chinese Communist Party, this man had never heard the name of Jesus—until one divine encounter altered his eternal destiny. In this episode, hear how a vivid dream to come to America, a miraculous healing faith, and a series of divine appointments led him out of darkness and into the light of faith in Jesus. Hi...

3 months ago

41 minutes

Modern Mind, Ancient Book

From Buddhism and Conservative Judaism to Christ: A Jewish Man’s Miraculous Encounter with Jesus Part 2 of 2

Send us a text In this powerful and emotional testimony, a Jewish man shares how he journeyed through Buddhism and Conservative Judaism in search of truth—until he encountered Jesus the Messiah in a miraculous and supernatural way. Raised with tradition but left spiritually unfulfilled, he sought peace and purpose through meditation, Torah study, and religious identity. But everything changed when he had a life-altering vision of Yeshua (Jesus), followed by a personal encounter that shattered...

3 months ago

44 minutes