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 true myth," and why Lewis believed story captures truth better than systematic theology. We’ll explore his wrestling with pain and grief, and the imaginative genius behind works like Mere Christianity, The Problem of Pain, and the Ransom trilogy.
Want to dive deeper into Lewis's world? The C. S. Lewis exhibit at Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, closes February 14, 2026. Don't miss your chance to experience it firsthand.
Guest bio:
Dr. Michael Ward is a theologian and literary scholar with a particular focus on the work of C. S. Lewis. He is an associate member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford and a professor of apologetics at Houston Christian University, Texas.
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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. Robert "Bobby" Duke serves as the Chief Curatorial Officer and as the Director of the Scholars Initiative at Museum of the Bible. Bobby earned both his PhD and MA in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from UCLA, as well as an MA in Hebrew Bible from Jerusalem University College and a theology degree from Multnomah University.
Show Notes
Israel Antiquities Authority - iaa.org.il/en
Amazon Link to Dr. Duke's Books - “Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic Dictionary” and “The Social Location of the Visions of Amram (4Q543-547) (Studies in Biblical Literature)”
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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.
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streetpreachers.tv/podcast
philipanthonymitchell.com
timtimberlake.tv
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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 into key artifacts featured in Museum of the Bible's Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition.
Guest bio:
Joe Uziel, PhD, is the head of the Dead Sea Scrolls Unit at the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).
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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 president and CEO of Wycliffe Bible Translators, and Kelly Chesnut serves as Spiritual Development Officer.
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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 High, his family’s legacy advisor and CEO of Legacy Stone. Together, they explore how the Green family built their “family constitution,” why they give away 50% of Hobby Lobby’s profits, and how they are shaping a multi-generational impact through intentional planning and biblical principles.
David Green, Founder & CEO of Hobby Lobby; Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone
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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 for a thoughtful exploration of spiritual warfare and its effect on the human heart. Together, they examine what it means to face this unseen conflict with courage, and how to maintain hope in its midst.
Msgr. Stephen Rossetti’s website - https://www.catholicexorcism.org
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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 deeply with Scripture today.
Guest Bio: Dr. Jennifer Holloran serves as President and Chief Executive Officer at the American Bible Society.
https://www.americanbible.org/
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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 2020 that helped shape his future.
Guest bio:
Jonathan Isaac, forward for NBA’s Orlando Magic. Founder of the sports brand Unitus.
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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 is the Hebrew Bible (Torah) scribe at Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.
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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 creator of Narrative of Place, the host of the Context Matters podcast, and the Director of Education and Conversation at Resurrection Philadelphia. At the core of many of her projects is the desire to help people learn to read the Land of the Bible. Cyndi lived in Jerusalem for five years, and she continues to develop innovative educational trips to Israel, seeking to inspire students of all ages through experiential education. Her research interests include biblical views of Place, Biblical History and Geography, and the correlation between Theology and Ecology.
Dr. Parker’s Website: https://www.narrativeofplace.com/new-page-2
Podcast: Context Matters
Author of Books: https://www.narrativeofplace.com/books
Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels
Women of the Bible: Old Testament Bible Study
Women of the Bible: New Testament
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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 culture, Wesley Viner, who is the lead curator of our current C. S. Lewis and the Myth That Became Fact exhibit on the Impact of the Bible floor. Join us as Matthias and Wesley talk about Lewis’s journey to faith and why his works still stand the test of time almost 75 years later.
Guest bio: Wesley Viner, Early Modern Bibles and Religious Culture Curator at Museum of the Bible
Myth that Became Fact - https://www.museumoftheBible.org/exhibits/cs-lewisThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - https://www.museumofthebible.org/events/lww-onstageLewis & Tolkien - https://www.museumofthebible.org/events/lewis-and-tolkien
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Rabbi Meir Soloveichik (“Rabbi Solly”) is the senior rabbi of the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States, Shearith Israel, located in Manhattan, New York City. Considered one of America’s great Jewish thinkers, Rabbi Solly outlines the Jewish connections to America’s founding. Talking with Museum of the Bible CEO and Unscrolled guest host Dr. Carlos Campo, Rabbi Solly also shares some helpful resources to learn more about biblical Israel and the strong bond and traditions stemming from the Hebrew Bible.
Guest bio:
Rabbi Dr. Meir Y. Soloveichik is one of America's preeminent Jewish thinkers, educators, and religious leaders. He is the senior rabbi of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York City, the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States.
Show Notes:
“The Gifts of the Jews” by Thomas Cahill, https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Jews-Changed-Everyone-History/dp/0385482493
“Jerusalem: The Biography” by Simon Sebag Montefiore, https://www.amazon.com/Jerusalem-Biography-Simon-Sebag-Montefiore/dp/0307280500
“Call Me Back with Dan Senor,” podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-me-back-with-dan-senor/id1539292794
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In 2006, an idea to create a website that would help people read the Bible more consistently launched what is now known as YouVersion, one of the most downloaded Bible apps in the world. Getting its start during the early days of iPhones and applications, YouVersion has continued to grow and innovate through the years and is now on schedule to hit 1 billion downloads by the end of 2025. Join host Matthias Walther and YouVersion founder and CEO Bobby Gruenewald as they talk about YouVersion and how today’s tech-focused world can still create new, meaningful ways to read the Bible.
Bobby Gruenewald is the founder and CEO of YouVersion, one of the largest Bible apps in the world, and serves as the Innovative pastor at Life.Church in Oklahoma.
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When author and podcaster Carlos Whittaker noticed that he used his phone for an average of seven hours a day, he realized it was time to make a change. This change started him on a journey in which he would give up all modern tech for seven weeks and stay with communities who lived at a slower, but more purposeful pace. Join Unscrolled host Matthias Walther and Carlos as he shares what it’s like to live at “God’s speed” and how the Bible became more alive through his experience.
Carlos Whittaker is an author, speaker, podcaster, and storyteller “bringing hope to humans all over the world by cultivating spaces where people are free to engage in genuine dialogue.”
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Philip Yancey is an American author who grew up in a strict fundamentalist Christian home, which led to a mistrust and eventually deconstruction of his faith. Yancey turned his attention to books and the Bible and eventually began to reconstruct his faith in God. Join Unscrolled host Matthias Walther as he talks to author Philip Yancey about his faith journey, upbringing, and how his writing and reading helped reconstruct his faith.
Guest bio:
Philip Yancey is a Christian, American author who has written 36 books, selling over 15 million copies. Philip Yancey grew up in a strict, fundamentalist church in the South, where he viewed God as a punishing figure and witnessed contradictions in teachings of love and grace. After his father died of polio despite fervent prayers, Yancey wrestled with faith, finding solace and new perspectives in books like “To Kill a Mockingbird” and C. S. Lewis’s works. He felt betrayed by the church’s racism and dogma, eventually discarding his beliefs and later rediscovering a faith marked by beauty and goodness. As a writer, he pursued answers to deep spiritual questions in bestsellers like “Disappointment with God,” and “What’s So Amazing aAbout Grace?,” often drawing from his own journey and guiding readers with similar struggles. His memoir, “Where the Light Fell,” recounts this personal evolution, while his life’s work aims to connect with those who feel marginalized by traditional religion.
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https://philipyancey.com/
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In 2016, Associate Curator Herschel Hepler came across an image online of a small prayer book that would change what we know about the history of Jewish books and Jewish heritage in Afghanistan. After years of research, this small book turned out to be the oldest Hebrew prayer book known today, dating back to AD 700, which once traveled the Silk Roads and was preserved in the Bamiyan Valley in Afghanistan.
In this episode, Osnat Gad, a Jewish jewelry designer who can trace her family heritage back to Afghanistan, and Hepler share how significant this find is and how it changed everything we knew about that region.
Guest Bio:
“No Good Men Among the Living: America, the Taliban, and the War through Afghan Eyes” By Anand Gopal
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Dr. David Jeremiah is the founder and host of Turning Point broadcast ministries and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. Growing up in a pastor’s home, Jeremiah was immersed in ministry from an early age. He later became senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, now one of San Diego’s largest churches.
In 1982, Jeremiah launched Turning Point, which has since grown into an international broadcast ministry reaching millions across radio, television, and online platforms. Dr. Jeremiah continues to be a prolific author and a sought-after speaker with a passion for preaching and teaching the Bible in a career spanning more than 50 years. In this episode, Dr. Jeremiah sits down with Museum of the Bible Chief Curatorial Officer Dr. Bobby Duke and Unscrolled host Matthias Walther to talk about the importance of preaching the Bible and its powerful narrative.
Guest bio:
Dr. David Jeremiah is the founder and host of Turning Point ministries, senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, and author of many books and Bible studies.
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Shane and Shane were two musically gifted solo artists who just happened to share the same name when they first met in college and started creating music together. Now, 28 albums later, the pair have no plans to slow down. Over the last 20 years, this duo has been part of Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart six times, with songs like “Psalms II,” “Clean,” and “Bring Your Nothing.” Join us as we discuss songwriting, worship, and the Bible with Shane & Shane, hosted by Museum of the Bible CEO Dr. Carlos Campo and Unscrolled host Matthias Walther.
Guest bio:
Shane Bernard and Shane Everett combined to form the worship group “Shane & Shane”
Shane & Shane: www.shaneandshane.com
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In 2004, a high-security prison 20 minutes southwest of Nazareth, set out to expand, but their plans changed when they came across one of the greatest archaeological finds since the Dead Sea Scrolls. Dr. Bobby Duke, Museum of the Bible’s chief curatorial officer, shares with Unscrolled host Matthias Walther how the Megiddo Mosaic was discovered and excavated, the fascinating stories of the characters involved, and what its inscriptions tell us about early Christian worship spaces and the early Christian church from 1,800 years ago. The mosaic is exclusively on display at Museum of the Bible in DC.
Guest bio:
Israel Antiquities Authority - https://www.iaa.org.il
The Megiddo Mosiac - https://www.museumofthebible.org/exhibits/megiddo
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