Biblically Speaking

Cassian Bellino
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Do you every wish you could raise your hand in church to clarify what the pastor just said? Do you need more context? I felt the same way. So I sat down with PhDs, theologians, and scholars and hit "Record." Biblically Speaking is for curious Christians seeking clear answers to big Bible questions. Each episode unpacks Scripture in context so you can understand the Word as if you were there when it happended, making the Bible easier to understand and God easier to know and love. If you're looking to grow in faith with real insights and a fresh perspective, this podcast is your guide.

  1. 12/23/2025

    #82 the Nativity Icon Tells the Whole Story of Christmas + Father Michael Butler

    What is the icon communicating by drawing that parallel between His birth and His death? The icon shows Christ born in a cave, not a stable. What’s the significance of that setting? There are midwives in the icon, even though they don’t appear in the Gospel narratives. Why are they included? Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Grab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarified Join the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletter Shop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeak Download Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeaking Sign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig... Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast. https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojab Stan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place. https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeaking Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Rev'd Archpriest Michael Butler has been a priest for 30 years, serving parishes in Michigan and Ohio. He has a BA in archetypal psychology, an MA in theology, and a PhD in church history & patristics. He has taught at university and trained men for the diaconate. He has worked with the Foundation for Research in Economics and the Environment (Bozeman, MT), the Liberty Fund (Indianapolis, IN), and the Acton Institute (Grand Rapids, MI) on interdisciplinary work in environmentalism, economics, religion, literature, philosophy, politics, social justice, and natural law. For 30 years he has been interested in men’s work, especially in the areas of rites of passage, masculine archetypes, sacred space/time, and initiation. He is always looking for ways that traditional Orthodox psychology, spirituality, and practice can help everyone today become the best they can be. He is married to Annette, his wife of 40 years, and has two grown sons. When he's not at home, or at church, or in conversation with someone over coffee, he'll likely be at the gym, pumping iron. Recommended reading from Fr. Michael Butler : 📘 The Meaning of Icons — Leonid Ouspensky https://archive.org/details/meaningoficons0000ousp 📘 The Orthodox Way — Kallistos Ware - https://archive.org/details/orthodoxway0000kall 📘 The Festal Icons — Aidan Hart https://www.amazon.com/Festal-Icons-History-Aidan-Hart/dp/0852449496 Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...

    56 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    #81 Understanding the Case for Miracles + Lee Strobel

    Are miracles still happening today — or did they end in the Bible? Why do some healings seem impossible to explain medically? Why would a former atheist stake his reputation on the supernatural? Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Grab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarified Join the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletter Shop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeak Download Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeaking Sign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig... Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast. https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojab Stan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place. https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeaking Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel, the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times best-selling author of more than 40 books and curricula that have sold 18 million copies worldwide. His books have received more than 25,000 five-star reviews on Amazon and have been translated into 40 languages. Lee was described in the Washington Post as “one of the evangelical community’s most popular apologists.” He was educated at the University of Missouri (Bachelor of Journalism degree) and Yale Law School (Master of Studies in Law degree). He was a journalist for fourteen years at The Chicago Tribune and other newspapers, winning Illinois’ highest honors for both investigative reporting and public service journalism from United Press International. After probing the evidence for Jesus for nearly two years, Lee became a Christian in 1981. He subsequently became a teaching pastor at three of America’s largest churches and hosted the weekly national network TV program Faith Under Fire. In addition, he taught First Amendment law at Roosevelt University and was Professor of Christian Thought at Houston Baptist University. In 2017, Lee’s spiritual journey was depicted in an award-winning motion picture, The Case for Christ, which showed in theaters around the world. Lee won national awards for his books The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith, The Case for a Creator, and The Case for Grace. His latest books are The Case for Miracles, The Case for Heaven, Is God Real? and Seeing the Supernatural, which debuted on the New York Times bestsellers list. In 2023, he was honored with the Pillar Award for History from the Museum of the Bible. Lee and Leslie have been married for more than 52 years. Their daughter, Alison, is a novelist and homeschooling expert, and their son, Kyle, is a professor of spiritual theology at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. Buy your tickets here: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/the-case-for-miracles/ Recommended reading from Lee Strobel : 📘 The Case for Christ - https://www.amazon.com/Case-Christ-Journalists-Personal-Investigation/dp/0310209307 📘 The Case for Miracles - https://www.amazon.com/Case-Miracles-Journalist-Investigates-Supernatural/dp/0310259185 📘 Seeing the Supernatural - https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Supernatural-Investigating-Near-Death-Encounters/dp/0310369061 Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...

    20 min

  3. 12/09/2025

    #80 Are There Gaps in the Genealogies? Solving Jesus’ Family Tree + Dr. Robert Carter”

    Are There Gaps in the Genealogies? Why isn’t the Bible written in order? Why does the Bible skip generations on purpose? Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Grab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarified Join the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletter Shop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeak Download Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeaking Sign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig... Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast. https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojab Stan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place. https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeaking Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Dr. Robert Carter holds a Ph.D. in Marine Science from the University of Miami, where he was awarded the Maytag Doctoral Fellowship. He has conducted extensive research in marine ecology and genetic engineering, contributing to the development of protocols for cloning fluorescent proteins. Dr. Carter's work led to the creation of transgenic zebrafish and a patented gene licensed to Promega, Inc. He also has a background in human genetics and has worked on research projects published in both secular and faith-based journals. Dr. Carter is a member of the Creation Research Society and Logos Research Associates. Recommended reading from Dr. Carter: Recommended reading from (and inspired by) Dr. Robert Carter: 📘 Adam and the Genome Debate — Robert Carter https://www.patternsofevidence.com/2025/09/19/part-2-genetics-and-evidence-for-creation-with-dr-rob-carter/ 📘 Biblical Genealogies: History, Structure, and Purpose https://biblehub.com/topical/u/understanding_genealogies.htm 📘 Genetics and the Truth of Scripture — Robert Carter https://biblicalgenetics.com/ Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...

    1h 8m

  4. 12/02/2025

    #79 The Messiah Hidden in Plain Sight: Why Israel Missed Jesus + Dr Eric Tully

    Were prophets more like poets or dramatists — artists communicating divine truth? How did they balance communicating God’s message faithfully without losing people in the metaphor? Why were these people treated like this? If they were speaking God’s words, why did everyone hate them for it? Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Grab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarified Join the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletter Shop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeak Download Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeaking Sign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig... Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast. https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojab Stan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place. https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeaking Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Dr. Eric Tully is an assistant professor of Old Testament and Semitic languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He’s passionate about preaching the Old Testament and helping those in the church interpret and proclaim it with competence and confidence. His research interests include textual-criticism and translation studies, Hebrew linguistics, and prophetic literature. He’s currently preparing his dissertation for publication, entitled “The Translation and the Translator of the Peshitta of Hosea,” and is working on several other forthcoming writing projects. Eric and his wife, Traci, have two daughters. Recommended reading from Dr. Tully: 📘 Reading the Prophets as Christian Scripture — Eric Tully - https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Prophets-Christian-Scripture-Introduction/dp/0801099730 📘 The Prophets and the Promise — O. T. Allis https://ia601607.us.archive.org/1/items/prophetsandprom00beecgoog/prophetsandprom00beecgoog.pdf 📘 The Message of the Prophets — J. Daniel Hays - https://www.amazon.com/Message-Prophets-Prophetic-Apocalyptic-Testament/dp/0310271525 Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...

    1 hr

  5. 11/18/2025

    #78 The Untold Story of How the Church Actually Began + Dr. Joshua Jipp

    How did the early church grow so rapidly without buildings, budgets, or branding? Was the early church more inclusive than many traditions have allowed since? How and when did Sunday gatherings become the norm—and is that biblically mandated or culturally developed? Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Grab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarified Join the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletter Shop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeak Download Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeaking Sign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig... Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast. https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojab Stan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place. https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeaking Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Dr. Jipp has taught New Testament in a variety of settings, including as a Teaching Fellow at TEDS, before joining the faculty at Trinity. He has published essays in Themelios, Journal of Theological Interpretation, Journal for the Study of the New Testament, Catholic Biblical Quarterly, Bulletin of Biblical Research, New Testament Studies, Horizons in Biblical Theology, Journal of Biblical Literature, and Journal of Theological Studies.He loves reading novels, playing all kinds of sports (esp. baseball) with his kids, being outdoors, listening to music, and having great conversations with his wife. Recommended reading from Dr. Jipp: 📘 Reading Acts: A Literary and Theological Commentary — Joshua Jipp - https://www.perlego.com/book/882818/reading-acts-pdf 📘 God’s Acts in History — Joshua Jipp https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Acts-Israel-Gentiles-Christians/dp/0802883788 📘 Pauline Theology as a Way of Life — Joshua Jipp - https://www.amazon.com/Pauline-Theology-Way-Life-Flourishing/dp/1540965724 Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...

    1h 1m

  6. 11/11/2025

    #77 Understanding Evolutionary vs. Godly Design + Dr. Randy Guliuzza

    Is there anything creationists agree with in evolutionary theory? Was Darwin’s view missing data or missing design logic? What’s the difference between random mutation and purposeful design? Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Grab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarified Join the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletter Shop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeak Download Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeaking Sign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig... Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast. https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojab Stan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place. https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeaking Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Dr. Randy Guliuzza is the President of the Institute for Creation Research. He is a leading biological design theorist and is actively expanding ICR’s scientific research and the critical endeavor to develop a theory of biological design. He has represented ICR in several scientific debates at secular universities and in other forums. He holds the Doctor of Medicine from the University of Minnesota, and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. Dr. Guliuzza also has a B.S. in Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, a B.A. in theology from Moody Bible Institute. He was board certified in Aerospace medicine and he is a licensed Professional Engineer. During his career he served as Chief of Aerospace Medicine for the 28th Bomb Wing. Prior, he worked nine years in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps. Dr. Guliuzza and his wife, June, were high school sweethearts and have been married for 47 years. June and Randy have three incredible children and are the proud grandparents of three boys and four girls. He is the author of numerous books including:  Made in His Image: Examining the Complexities of the Human Body, Clearly Seen: Constructing Solid Arguments for Design, and Twenty Evolutionary Blunders. Recommended reading from Dr. Guliuzza and ICR: 📘 Clearly Seen: Constructing Solid Arguments for Design — Randy Guliuzza - https://www.amazon.com/Clearly-Seen-Constructing-Arguments-Design/dp/1935587137 📘 Replacing Darwin: The New Origin of Species — Nathaniel Jeanson - https://www.amazon.com/Replacing-Darwin-New-Origin-Species/dp/1683440757 📘 Made in His Image: Examining the Complexities of the Human Body — Institute for Creation Research - https://www.icr.org/madeinhisimage Website & podcast: ICR.org/media Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify! / thisisbiblicallyspeaking https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...

    1h 5m

  7. 11/04/2025

    #76 WHY THE GOSPELS SKIP 18 YEARS OF JESUS’ LIFE + Dr. Darrell Bock

    What was Jesus doing before His public ministry began? Why don’t we know anything about His teenage years? Why do you think Scripture is mostly silent about Jesus’ childhood and teenage years? Was that intentional — or just lost to history? Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Grab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarified Join the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletter Shop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeak Download Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeaking Sign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig... Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast. https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojab Stan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place. https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeaking Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Dr. Darrell Bock is Executive Director for Cultural Engagement at the Center and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at the Seminary. A native of Houston, he is the author or editor of over forty-five books on a wide range of biblical and cultural topics. He speaks regularly on these topics, occasionally partners with Christianity Today, and is on the boards of Wheaton College and Chosen People Ministries. He is an advisor to staff and elders at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Carrollton and is also an elder emeritus at Trinity Fellowship Church in Dallas. He is also one of the hosts of The Table Podcast. Recommended reading from Dr. Darrell Bock : 📘 Jesus According to Scripture: Restoring the Portrait from the Gospels - https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-according-Scripture-Restoring-Portrait/dp/0801098084 📘 The Missing Gospels: Unearthing the Truth Behind Alternative Christianities - https://www.amazon.com/Missing-Gospels-Unearthing-Alternative-Christianities/dp/0785212949 📘 Luke (BECNT Commentary Series)- https://bakeracademic.com/products/9780801010514_luke Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify! / thisisbiblicallyspeaking https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...

    1h 1m

  8. 10/21/2025

    #75 This Is the Correct Way to Think About the End Times + Dr. Matthew Halsted

    The Antichrist: one person, many figures, or a symbol of worldly powers? What misconceptions or fears did you hope to address for modern Christians? The Rapture: Is it biblical, and where does the idea originate? Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Grab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarified Join the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletter Shop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeak Download Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeaking Sign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig... Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It’s great for sending links fast. https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojab Stan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place. https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeaking Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Matthew Halsted is the author of Paul and the Meaning of Scripture: A Philosophical-Hermeneutic Approach to Paul’s Use of the Old Testament in Romans. This book takes a look at the (often creative) ways St. Paul interpreted Old Testament texts by drawing on the insights of German philosopher Hans-Georg Gadamer. His latest is a popular-level book that challenges some commonly-held American evangelical ideas about eschatology. It’s called The End of the World as You Know It: What the Bible Really Says about the End Times (And Why It’s Good News). He's currently in the throes of other writing projects—the details of which he is excited to share sometime in 2026. His educational background includes degrees in international studies and philosophy, as well as a PhD in philosophical hermeneutics/biblical studies (London School of Theology/Middlesex University). He had the privilege of working at Eternity Bible College, where he get to teach amazing students alongside fantastic colleagues. He is also an Anglican priest. Follow him on Substack (https://matthewhalsted.substack.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/matthew_halsted/) X (https://x.com/matthewhalsted). Website: https://matthewhalsted.com/ Recommended reading from Dr. Matthew Halsted: 📘 The End of the World as You Know It — Dr. Matthew Halsted - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLCT29HD?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_EZGBMNJ9HN0N01R1FMSG 📘 Revelation: Four Views — Steve Gregg - https://www.ptm.org/4-views-of-revelation 📘 The Triumph of the Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation — Dennis E. Johnson - https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Lamb-Commentary-Dennis-Johnson/dp/0875522009 📘 The Bible and the Future — Anthony A. Hoekema - https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Future-Anthony-Hoekema/dp/0802808514 Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify! https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/ https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...

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Do you every wish you could raise your hand in church to clarify what the pastor just said? Do you need more context? I felt the same way. So I sat down with PhDs, theologians, and scholars and hit "Record." Biblically Speaking is for curious Christians seeking clear answers to big Bible questions. Each episode unpacks Scripture in context so you can understand the Word as if you were there when it happended, making the Bible easier to understand and God easier to know and love. If you're looking to grow in faith with real insights and a fresh perspective, this podcast is your guide.

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  • Creator
    Cassian Bellino
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    99
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    © Cassian Bellino
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    Biblically Speaking

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