Behind The Curtain: Mysteries of the Past and Present with Josh and Ryan

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Join us as we discuss everything from aliens and conspiracies to ancient history and religions, all from a biblical worldview.

  1. 51 - Development of Trinitarian Doctrine with Dr. Ronn Johnson

    May 29

    51 - Development of Trinitarian Doctrine with Dr. Ronn Johnson

    In this episode we talk with our most frequent guest, Dr. Ronn Johnson. We discuss how the ancient and early church spoke on, dealt with, and developed the idea of Trinitarian doctrine. Dr. Ronn Johnson has a Ph.D. in Bible Exposition from Dallas Theological Seminary. His dissertation on the created gods of the Old Testament (“The Old Testament Background for Paul’s Principalities and Powers”) provided him the opportunity to research the divine council worldview of the Hebrew Bible and apply it to New Testament exegesis. Ronn has taught Bible and theology courses at the college level for over 20 years, has pastored two churches in the Minneapolis area for fifteen years. He is also a sitting board member at the Dr. Michael S. Heiser Foundation and is also the Biblical Scholar for the Divine Council Worldview Podcast. Dr. Ronn has been known to ruffle a few evangelical feathers. He consistently urges Christians to remember and consider the ancient worldview of the Scriptures. He emphasizes that it does not always align with modern Western ideas that have been handed down through tradition, denominational creeds, or church statements. This is why we love and listen to him. Check out Dr. Ronn on the Divine Council Worldview Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4UdkIcEWNTw9EoniNWSa4e Connect with us: Social: Instagram.com/behindthecurtainpc Youtube.com/btcmysteries TikTok.com/btcmysteries Email: behindthecurtainpc@gmail.com Music in this episode: Opening & Closing track "80's Synth" By AlexHulgin

    1h 42m
  2. 50 - Film & Theology with Thomas Thorogood

    Mar 1

    50 - Film & Theology with Thomas Thorogood

    Thanks for hanging with us for our 50th Episode! In this episode we talk with Thomas Thorogood! He is a film maker, composer, and theologian. His youtube channel dives into the deeper meaning of movies. With a "receive, redeem or reject" approach to entertainment, we discuss various movies, and genre's. We also talk about how the Christian should maybe think when turning on something for entertainment purposes and that even in our relaxation time, we can redeem that time to learn something our the God we serve. Connect with Thomas: Social: https: instagram.com/thorogood.thomas Youtube: youtube.com/@ThorogoodFilms Patreon: patreon.com/cw/ThomasThorogood Consider supporting Thomas and help the gospel move forward in the realm of film! Connect with us: Social: Instagram.com/behindthecurtainpc Youtube.com/btcmysteries TikTok.com/btcmysteries Email: behindthecurtainpc@gmail.com Music in this episode: Opening & Closing track "Living Statue" By Thomas Thorogood

    48 min
  3. 49 - Celebrity Evangelism with Dylan Novak

    Feb 1

    49 - Celebrity Evangelism with Dylan Novak

    This episode Josh speaks with Dylan Novak. Dylan is the founder of Celebrity Evangelist (celebrityevangelist.org). He has been working full time sharing the Gospel with celebrities, as well as preaching at churches, youth groups, camps, and schools since 2015. We wanted to talk to Dylan about his ministry of sharing the gospel with celebrities and how his ministry got started. If anyone needs the gospel of Jesus, its Hollywood! Connect with Dylan: celebrityevangelist.org IG@CelebrityEvangelist Connect with us: Social: Instagram.com/behindthecurtainpc Youtube.com/btcmysteries TikTok.com/btcmysteries Email: behindthecurtainpc@gmail.com Fair use Music in this episode: Opening & Closing track "Waveland" by Joseph Sacco

    55 min
  4. 48 - HELLFIRE CLUB

    Jan 1

    48 - HELLFIRE CLUB

    After a 2 month break, we are back and there's HELL to pay! In this episode we discuss the topic of Eternal Conscious Torment (ECT) vs Annihilationism. When people go to Hell, are they tormented forever and ever? Do they feel the pain of fire? Or are they destroyed and annihilated forever? Well, this is the episode you might want to check out! Connect with us: Social: Instagram.com/behindthecurtainpc Youtube.com/btcmysteries TikTok.com/btcmysteries Email: behindthecurtainpc@gmail.com Fair use Music in this episode: Opening & Closing track "Billy's Plan" by Equiloud

    1h 12m
  5. 47 - It's the Rapture! AGAIN...

    10/08/2025

    47 - It's the Rapture! AGAIN...

    Well, it's time for another Rapture. I think we ate all the canned goods from the last time... time to buy more! In this episode we discuss the craziness of eschatology, dispensationalism, and rapture theology. Where did the idea of a rapture come from? Is it historical christianity or a more modern invention? We seek those answers and more! So saddle up, blow your shofar and get ready for the RAPTURE. Connect with us: Social: Instagram.com/behindthecurtainpc Youtube.com/btcmysteries TikTok.com/btcmysteries Email: behindthecurtainpc@gmail.com Intro quote: From the video game, Bioshock: "I rejected those answers; instead, I chose something different.I chose the impossible. I chose... Rapture." -Andrew Ryan Fair use Music in this episode: Opening & Closing track "Mid Boss" by Ucan

    1h 57m
  6. 46 - Biblically Accurate Angels

    09/01/2025

    46 - Biblically Accurate Angels

    Memes and misconceptions about ‘biblically accurate angels’ have carved out a small corner of the internet and influenced the minds of those who read the strange descriptions of angels, cherubim, and seraphim in Scripture. Maybe these amalgamational creatures aren't what you think. Maybe Angels and spirits in the unseen realm aren't what you have been led to believe. Let's dive into the exciting topic of Angelology and see what the text actually says concerning these divine beings. Connect with us: Social: Instagram.com/behindthecurtainpc Youtube.com/btcmysteries TikTok.com/btcmysteries Email: behindthecurtainpc@gmail.com Intro quote: Professor Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm - "In the absence of light, darkness prevails. There are things that go bump in the night, Agent Myers. Make no mistake about that. And we are the ones who bump back." Hellboy, 2004 motion picture Fair use Music in this episode: Opening & Closing track "Retro Arcade" by Beat Mekanik

    1h 54m
  7. 45 - Bread, Wine, & Water with Dr. Ronn Johnson

    08/01/2025

    45 - Bread, Wine, & Water with Dr. Ronn Johnson

    In this episode, Dr. Johnson shared his views on Baptism and also the Lord's Supper and how maybe we've institutionalized these things that were maybe just cultural expressions in the ancient time. We always love hearing and learning from Dr. Johnson and his approach of just reading the text! What an idea... Dr. Ronn Johnson is a bible scholar and has taught Bible and theology courses at the college level for over 20 years. He has pastored two churches in the Minneapolis area for fifteen years and is also the host of the Divine Council Worldview Podcast along with Mike Chu. Check out their show! https://open.spotify.com/show/4UdkIcEWNTw9EoniNWSa4e?si=9fe41c6f35514651 Connect with us: Social: Instagram.com/behindthecurtainpc Youtube.com/btcmysteries TikTok.com/btcmysteries Email: behindthecurtainpc@gmail.com Fair use Music in this episode: Opening & Closing track "Hope is not lost" by Jim Hall

    1h 58m
  8. 45 - Penal Substitutionary Atonement with Will Hess

    07/01/2025

    45 - Penal Substitutionary Atonement with Will Hess

    In this episode, we talk with Will Hess on the topic of Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA). Will is the host of The Church Split, a YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to fostering open, honest conversations about apologetics, theology, and the challenges facing the modern church. Will is also a youth pastor, dad, and fellow nerd. We had a blast talking theology and hope you enjoy this pointed conversation on a doctrine that is widely accepted but not often looked at carefully. Connect with Will: The Church Split https://www.youtube.com/thechurchsplit Get the book: Crushing the Great Serpent: Did God Punish Jesus? https://a.co/d/de3e8MA Connect with us! Social: Instagram.com/behindthecurtainpc Youtube.com/btcmysteries TikTok.com/btcmysteries Email: behindthecurtainpc@gmail.com Fair use Music in this episode: Opening & Closing track "Hope is not lost" by Jim Hall

    2h 16m
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