Stunned by Scripture

St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
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Renowned Scripture scholar Dr. John Bergsma teams up with special guests to unpack the rich mysteries of Sacred Scripture. In Stunned by Scripture—a bi-weekly podcast from the St. Paul Center—Dr. Bergsma and his expert guests tackle the challenging questions of biblical interpretation with clarity, passion, and a healthy dose of Catholic wit. From the historical and cultural background of the Old Testament to biblical apologetics to practical biblical wisdom for everyday living, Stunned by Scripture will bring Scripture to life like never before. So grab your Bible and let’s get started.

  1. 3D AGO

    How Aquinas Points us Toward Reality | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

    Dr. Bergsma sits down with Dominican friar and former student, Fr. Gregory Pine, to discuss his faith journey and the rIs the Summa Theologiae all that Catholics need to know their Faith? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, John Bergsma is joined by Fr. Gregory Pine, popular speaker, podcaster, and author of the bestselling book, Training the Tongue. To get your copy of Fr. Pine's new book, visit: ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/trainingthetongue In their discussion, you’ll discover whether it’s sufficient for Catholics to study Aquinas, how liturgical remembrance makes us sacramentally present at the mysteries we celebrate, and why the search for happiness is actually misguided (and what to search for instead). Discover how both Scripture and Aquinas contribute to the formation of Dominicans today and can help you in your own ongoing formation. ___ Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences 📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center: https://stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies ✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us: https://stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages 🛒 Browse our bookstore: https://stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing 🔥 Support our mission: https://stpaulcenter.co/donate ___ Follow the St. Paul Center on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenter?igsh=anloZXB4dDdjcHI1&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/177cb1WMS5/?mibextid=wwXIfr X/Twitter: https://x.com/saintpaulcenter?s=21&t=8_4yim_uMnTcaKXDbGGuVQ #stpaulcenter #johnbergsma #stunnedbyscripture #solascriptura #protestantism #catholicism #scripture #christianity

    1h 34m

  2. MAY 9

    Is the Bible Sufficient?

    Is the Bible alone sufficient as the sole source of doctrinal authority? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma introduces us to the teaching of sola Scriptura, what it means, and how to refute it. Join John as he breaks down why sola Scriptura is itself an ironic teaching, how to use 2 Tim 3:16 and other verses to refute sola Scriptura, and the other two sources of authority explicitly mentioned in Scripture. This episode will arm you with the responses you need to engage intelligently in the sola Scriptura debate. ✨ Join our Easter Challenge ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/easter ___ Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences 📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center: https://stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies ✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us: https://stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages 🛒 Browse our bookstore: https://stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing 🔥 Support our mission: https://stpaulcenter.co/donate ___ Follow the St. Paul Center on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenter?igsh=anloZXB4dDdjcHI1&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/177cb1WMS5/?mibextid=wwXIfr X/Twitter: https://x.com/saintpaulcenter?s=21&t=8_4yim_uMnTcaKXDbGGuVQ #stpaulcenter #johnbergsma #stunnedbyscripture #solascriptura #protestantism #catholicism #scripture #christianity

    23 min

  3. APR 25

    How to Change the Church in One Generation | Emily Stimpson Chapman

    Why should we introduce children to Scripture as early as possible? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. Bergsma is joined by Emily Stimpson Chapman, author of numerous Catholic children’s books, including the new story Bible: The Story of All Stories. Together, John and Emily discuss the importance of teaching kids the Scriptures and equipping future generations with the appropriate tools to transform the Church. To order The Story of All Stories, visit: ➡️ https://book.wordonfire.org/story-of-all-stories Discover the best ways to introduce children to Scripture and keep them in love with the Faith in this new episode of Stunned by Scripture. ✨ Join our Easter Challenge ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/easter ___ Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences 📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center: https://stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies ✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us: https://stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages 🛒 Browse our bookstore: https://stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing 🔥 Support our mission: https://stpaulcenter.co/donate ___ Follow the St. Paul Center on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenter?igsh=anloZXB4dDdjcHI1&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/177cb1WMS5/?mibextid=wwXIfr X/Twitter: https://x.com/saintpaulcenter?s=21&t=8_4yim_uMnTcaKXDbGGuVQ #stpaulcenter #johnbergsma #emilystimpsonchapman #stunnedbyscripture #childrenbooks #evangelization

    1h 6m

  4. APR 11

    Disproving the Multiverse

    Is the “multiverse” science's answer to intelligent design? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma dismantles the “many worlds theory” (multiverse), demonstrating how it is rooted not in science and sound philosophy but in atheistic ideology. Join John as he unpacks the science, logic (or illogic), and fallacies behind the multiverse theory. Tune in to discover a truly Catholic and scientific response to this flawed theory. Watch Fr Robert Spitzer's Talk, "The Latest Scientific Evidence of God" from the Napa Institute: ➡️ https://youtu.be/KvghlgftwnE?si=bNAZtEuFcHfugicb ✨ Join our Easter Challenge ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/easter ___ Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences 📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center: https://stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies ✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us: https://stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages 🛒 Browse our bookstore: https://stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing 🔥 Support our mission: https://stpaulcenter.co/donate ___ Follow the St. Paul Center on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenter?igsh=anloZXB4dDdjcHI1&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/177cb1WMS5/?mibextid=wwXIfr X/Twitter: https://x.com/saintpaulcenter?s=21&t=8_4yim_uMnTcaKXDbGGuVQ #stpaulcenter #stunnedbyscripture #johnbergsma #science #multiverse #theory #christianity

    19 min

  5. MAR 28

    The Truth About Spiritual Warfare | Fr. Louis Merosne

    In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Fr. Louis Merosne joins Dr. Bergsma to discuss the role of Scripture in combating the demonic. Fr. Merosne offers practical guidance on how Catholics can use Scripture to resist temptation and live in the victory Christ has won. He also highlights the importance of memorizing Scripture for spiritual warfare. When the devil tempted Jesus in the desert, the Lord rebuked him with Scripture (Mt 4). In doing so, Christ models spiritual combat for us, wielding the Word as the sword of the Spirit (Eph 6:17). They also discuss how the Sacrament of Confession fits into spiritual warfare. Confession is more than admitting wrongdoing. It is a spiritual battle in which grace brings freedom and healing. ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america ✨ Learn to accompany authentically, faithfully, and confidently. Join the St. Paul Center’s Easter Challenge by visiting www.stpaulcenter.com/easter  ___ Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences 📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center: https://stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies ✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us: https://stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages 🛒 Browse our bookstore: https://stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing 🔥 Support our mission: https://stpaulcenter.co/donate ___ Follow the St. Paul Center on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenter?igsh=anloZXB4dDdjcHI1&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/177cb1WMS5/?mibextid=wwXIfr X/Twitter: https://x.com/saintpaulcenter?s=21&t=8_4yim_uMnTcaKXDbGGuVQ #stpaulcenter #johnbergsma #stunnedbyscripture #drmerosne #theology #faith

    1h 54m

  6. MAR 14

    Faith & Philosophy | Dr. Logan Gage

    If Scripture alone is the ultimate authority, how do we know which books belong in Scripture? For many Protestants, this question raises a deeper issue: the canon of Scripture. In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma sits down with Dr. Logan Gage, Professor of Philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Dr. Gage shares his intellectual journey from evangelical Christianity into the Catholic Church. They furthermore discuss the biblical canon, Church tradition and authority, and why a philosopher still needs Scripture. Join Dr. Bergsma and Dr. Gage for this crash course on theology and philosophy in this episode of Stunned by Scripture. ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america ___ Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences 📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center: https://stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies ✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us: https://stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages 🛒 Browse our bookstore: https://stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing 🔥 Support our mission: https://stpaulcenter.co/donate ___ Follow the St. Paul Center on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenter?igsh=anloZXB4dDdjcHI1&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/177cb1WMS5/?mibextid=wwXIfr X/Twitter: https://x.com/saintpaulcenter?s=21&t=8_4yim_uMnTcaKXDbGGuVQ #stpaulcenter #johnbergsma #stunnedbyscripture #drlogangage #theology #philosophy

    2h 12m

  7. FEB 28

    What Is the Septuagint?

    Is Hebrew the definitive language of Scripture? Not according to Jesus and other first-century Jews. In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma uncovers the story of the Septuagint. Translated by Jewish scholars in the third century B.C., the Septuagint is the ancient Greek version of the Hebrew Old Testament. It is also the version of Scripture quoted by Jesus throughout the New Testament. Dr. Bergsma explains why it’s called the “Septuagint” and shares the fascinating tradition behind that title. Even today, the Septuagint remains important. As a careful translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, it reveals how the Greek-speaking Jews of Jesus's day understood God’s Word. Watch this installment of Stunned by Scripture to discover the version of Scripture that, more than any other, formed the early Church. ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america ___ Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences 📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center: https://stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies ✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us: https://stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages 🛒 Browse our bookstore: https://stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing 🔥 Support our mission: https://stpaulcenter.co/donate ___ Follow the St. Paul Center on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenter?igsh=anloZXB4dDdjcHI1&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/177cb1WMS5/?mibextid=wwXIfr X/Twitter: https://x.com/saintpaulcenter?s=21&t=8_4yim_uMnTcaKXDbGGuVQ #stpaulcenter #johnbergsma #stunnedbyscripture #septuagint #christian #catholic #protestant

    13 min

  8. FEB 7

    The Holy Spirit and Scripture | Dr. Mary Healy

    In this new episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma is joined by fellow theologian Dr. Mary Healy. Dr. Healy shares her spiritual journey and profound encounter with the Holy Spirit that led her into an extensive study of Sacred Scripture. She reflects on her academic pursuits and how her studies deepened her relationship with the Lord, ultimately guiding her into ecclesial commission, celibate consecration, and biblical scholarship. Following this conversation, Dr. Bergsma and Dr. Healy turn their attention to the Holy Spirit and Scripture. They explore the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament and discuss how the Spirit truly inspired the Bible. The discussion then turns to discernment of the Holy Spirit in one's daily life. Finally, they reflelct on the importance of Scripture for practicing Catholics and the role of the Blessed Mother within Sacred Scripture. Join Dr. Bergsma and Dr. Mary Healy to encounter the Holy Spirt like never before and be sure to check out Dr Healy's books in the link below: https://www.drmaryhealy.com/ ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america ___ Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences 📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center: https://stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies ✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us: https://stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages 🛒 Browse our bookstore: https://stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing 🔥 Support our mission: https://stpaulcenter.co/donate ___ Follow the St. Paul Center on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenter?igsh=anloZXB4dDdjcHI1&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/177cb1WMS5/?mibextid=wwXIfr X/Twitter: https://x.com/saintpaulcenter?s=21&t=8_4yim_uMnTcaKXDbGGuVQ #stpaulcenter #podcast #religioustext #interview #johnbergsma #bible #religiouseducation #healy

    2h 33m
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Renowned Scripture scholar Dr. John Bergsma teams up with special guests to unpack the rich mysteries of Sacred Scripture. In Stunned by Scripture—a bi-weekly podcast from the St. Paul Center—Dr. Bergsma and his expert guests tackle the challenging questions of biblical interpretation with clarity, passion, and a healthy dose of Catholic wit. From the historical and cultural background of the Old Testament to biblical apologetics to practical biblical wisdom for everyday living, Stunned by Scripture will bring Scripture to life like never before. So grab your Bible and let’s get started.

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    St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
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    Clean
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