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Oct. 15, 2026
When Outsiders Became Family: The Conflict That Shaped the Early Church
Imagine belonging to a community whose identity has been shaped by generations of shared history, religious practices, and a deeply held understanding of its relationship with God. Your ancestors preserved their traditions through conquest, exile, f…
Sept. 15, 2026
The Problem With Certainty
Certainty feels good. It gives us solid ground, tells us where we stand, and removes the need to keep investigating something we believe we have already settled. There are plenty of things we should be certain about. The earth orbits the sun. Gravit…
Sept. 4, 2026
What Is Empire in the Bible and Why Does It Matter?
Empire Overview The Bible unfolds in a world shaped by powerful empires. Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome ruled enormous territories, controlled economies, moved populations, influenced cultures, and shaped the everyday lives of …
Sept. 3, 2026
What Did “Gospel” Mean Before Jesus?
Most people hear the word "gospel" and immediately think of the four books about Jesus in the New Testament. But the idea behind that word is far older, stretching back centuries before any apostle picked up a pen. Understanding what gospel meant be…
Sept. 1, 2026
Who Were the Essenes and Why Do They Matter for Understanding Jesus?
The Essenes were an ascetic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period whose practices of purity, communal discipline, and apocalyptic expectation continue to captivate historians and biblical scholars alike. This article unpacks what we know about…
Aug. 31, 2026
What Was the Second Temple and Why Does It Matter for Understanding Jesus?
The Second Temple stood at the heart of Jerusalem for nearly six centuries, shaping the worship, identity, and destiny of the Jewish people. From its humble rebuilding after the Babylonian exile to its breathtaking expansion under King Herod and its…
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Oct. 15, 2026
When Outsiders Became Family: The Conflict That Shaped the Early Church
Imagine belonging to a community whose identity has been shaped by generations of shared history, religious practices, and a deeply held understanding of its relationship with God. Your ancestors preserved their traditions through conquest, exile, f…
Sept. 15, 2026
The Problem With Certainty
Certainty feels good. It gives us solid ground, tells us where we stand, and removes the need to keep investigating something we believe we have already settled. There are plenty of things we should be certain about. The earth orbits the sun. Gravit…
Sept. 4, 2026
What Is Empire in the Bible and Why Does It Matter?
Empire Overview The Bible unfolds in a world shaped by powerful empires. Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome ruled enormous territories, controlled economies, moved populations, influenced cultures, and shaped the everyday lives of …
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Ken Schulte
I have no fancy letters after my name. I am NOT a theologian, minister, priest, rabbi, or reverand. I am just a deep thinker and I think it makes me more relevant to my listeners because I have NO agenda. I firmly believe my place in the story is to add value. If I help you, great, that thrills me to do so. You may notice I ask a lot of questions and that is because I believe that questions are the key to everything.