The Apostolic Classroom

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Long-form discussions on the most important subject matter in Christian learning, theology, biblical studies, and more. This podcast mirrors a semester-based structure (16 episodes) and brings Bible college classroom discussion to listeners in a podcast format. In addition to the podcast, The Apostolic Classroom offers published materials designed to equip educators and students with the resources they need in the Christian classroom.

  1. 11H AGO

    It’s Time To Return To The KJV (Here’s Why)

    In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill and Andrew Herbst take on one of the most debated—and often misunderstood—topics in modern Christianity: Bible translations. Focusing on the King James Version, the conversation explores why the hosts continue to show strong confidence in its underlying manuscript tradition. Rather than appealing to preference or tradition alone, they examine the deeper question: What is beneath the English text? Building on previous discussions about New Testament manuscripts, this episode walks through key differences between translation philosophies, manuscript families, and how those differences can shape interpretation. Through real examples, the hosts demonstrate how variations between Bible versions can affect doctrine, raise theological questions, and even introduce apparent contradictions. At the same time, the conversation is framed with care and clarity—aiming not to attack individuals, but to thoughtfully present a conviction. Listeners will also hear a balanced perspective on common misconceptions, including what it does (and does not) mean to defend the KJV, and why the discussion is about preservation and transmission—not the perfection of early modern English. Whether you’ve never thought about textual history or you’ve wrestled with these questions before, this episode invites you to take a closer look at the Bible you’re reading—and why it matters. This episode of The Apostolic Classroom was sponsored by Liv Hill Nutrition. Learn more at livhillnutrition.net.

    1h 11m

  2. APR 10

    The Most Verified Book in History? Manuscripts, Myths, and the New Testament

    In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill and Andrew Herbst turn to one of the most important questions in Christian apologetics: Can we trust the New Testament we have today?Moving beyond surface-level objections, the conversation explores how ancient manuscripts are evaluated—examining the role of age, quantity, and consistency in determining textual reliability. The hosts compare the New Testament’s manuscript tradition with other works of ancient history, highlighting just how unique the biblical record is in both its preservation and its proximity to the original writings.Along the way, they address common criticisms such as the “telephone game” analogy, claims of textual corruption, and questions about contradictions between manuscripts. By tracing the historical “paper trail” of the New Testament and engaging both scholarly and theological perspectives, the episode demonstrates why the Bible stands on remarkably strong evidential ground.This episode continues the apologetics focus of Season 2, equipping believers not only to trust the New Testament for themselves, but to confidently respond to modern skepticism with clarity and conviction.This episode of The Apostolic Classroom was sponsored by Liv Hill Nutrition. Visit them at livhillnutrition.net

    1h 4m

  3. MAR 20 ·  BONUS

    Does Church History Matter? Why Yesterday’s Debates Still Shape What We Believe Today (Bonus)

    In this bonus episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven explores a foundational apologetics question: Why does church history matter for believers today? Drawing from his essay in God’s Kingship, he examines how many of the theological debates Christians face today are not new—but deeply rooted in the earliest centuries of the church.The conversation challenges the assumption of “inevitable progress,” showing how doctrine has often developed through cycles of clarity, confusion, and correction rather than steady improvement. Through case studies of early Christian figures like Justin Martyr and Tertullian, Steven highlights how philosophical frameworks began shaping theological language—and in some cases, introduced ideas not found in the New Testament itself.Key themes include the importance of defining Christianity by Scripture rather than tradition, the danger of reading later ideas back into the Bible, and how church history helps believers discern not only what Christianity is—but what it is not. The episode also emphasizes the role of humility, urging listeners to engage theological differences with both conviction and grace.A thoughtful and challenging supplement to the Apologetics semester, this episode equips listeners to approach doctrine with historical awareness, biblical grounding, and a deeper understanding of how the past continues to shape the present.

    50 min

  4. MAR 13 ·  BONUS

    Did Paul Abandon Judaism? Reframing the Apostle Paul (Bonus Episode)

    In this bonus episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill takes listeners inside one of the essays from the upcoming book God’s Kingship, offering a deeper look at the life, background, and theology of the Apostle Paul.Drawing from both Scripture and historical scholarship, Steven explores a common claim found in modern biblical studies—that Christianity emerged in two stages: an early Jewish form centered on Jesus and a later version shaped by Paul that departed from Judaism. Through a careful reading of the New Testament, he challenges this narrative and argues that Paul’s teaching was not a rejection of Judaism but a continuation and fulfillment of the Hebrew Scriptures.The episode examines Paul’s Jewish identity, his continued participation in Jewish practices after his conversion, and his consistent reliance on the Old Testament in teaching about Christ, salvation, and the nature of God. Steven also addresses modern misunderstandings surrounding Paul’s relationship to the law of Moses, the role of Gentiles in God’s plan, and the dangers of both replacement theology and attempts to impose Jewish law on the church.By reframing Paul within his historical and biblical context, this episode highlights how the apostle understood the church not as a radical departure from Israel, but as the fulfillment of God’s promises revealed in the law and the prophets.This bonus episode offers listeners a preview of one of the essays included in God’s Kingship, the companion volume developed alongside the first semester of The Apostolic Classroom. Learn more at https://publications.truthbook.co/godskingship.

    47 min

  5. MAR 6

    Can We Trust The Bible We Have Today? Exploring The Trustworthiness of Scripture

    In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill, Jeremias Zuniga, and Andrew Herbst continue their discussion on one of the most important questions in Christian apologetics: how we can trust the Bible we have today.Building on the previous episode’s exploration of how the canon of Scripture was recognized, the conversation turns to the preservation, transmission, and reliability of the biblical text. The hosts examine how the early church identified apostolic writings, why certain books were received as authoritative, and how the canon developed through recognition rather than invention.Along the way, they address common misconceptions about how the Bible was formed, discuss the role of the early church in preserving Scripture, and consider why the canon remains a crucial foundation for Christian theology and practice. Rather than viewing the Bible as a collection of writings assembled centuries later by institutional authority, the discussion highlights how the canon emerged organically within the life of the early church as believers recognized the voice of God in apostolic teaching.This episode continues the apologetics framework of Season 2, helping believers understand and articulate why the Bible can be trusted as the preserved Word of God. This episode of The Apostolic Classroom was sponsored by Liv Hill Nutrition. Visit them at livhillnutrition.net

    1h 7m

  6. FEB 27

    The Canon of Scripture: How the Early Church Guarded the Bible

    In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven and Andrew move from theology to history—examining how the early church understood, received, and defended the canon of Scripture.Was the Bible assembled centuries later by church councils? Were there competing “Christianities” with competing Bibles? Or was there a consistent apostolic core recognized from the beginning?Drawing from early sources such as Irenaeus, the Muratorian Fragment, Origen, Eusebius, and Athanasius, the hosts show that the canon was not created by vote or preference—but guarded against distortion.Rather than inventing Scripture, early Christians defended what they had received.Season 2 continues its focus on apologetics, equipping believers to understand the historical integrity of the Bible and to answer modern skepticism with confidence. This episode of The Apostolic Classroom was sponsored by Liv Hill Nutrition. Visit them at livhillnutrition.net

    52 min

  7. FEB 20

    Who Decided What Books Belong in the Bible? Canon, Authority, and Preservation

    In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill and Andrew Herbst turn to one of the most foundational questions in Christian apologetics: Who decided what books belong in the Bible? Rather than beginning with church councils or popular internet theories, the discussion starts where it must—with theology. The hosts explore the meaning of “canon,” clarifying the difference between recognizing Scripture and creating it. They address common misconceptions about the Council of Nicaea, the role of church authority, and the claim that the Bible was assembled cafeteria-style by powerful leaders centuries after the apostles. Key themes include apostolic authority, internal biblical evidence for canonicity, the early church’s recognition of Scripture, and why quotations from books like Enoch or references to extra-biblical writings do not automatically grant them scriptural status. The conversation also examines how forged gospels and pseudonymous writings were identified and rejected in the early centuries, demonstrating that early Christians were neither naïve nor careless in handling sacred texts. Far from being a product of ecclesiastical politics, the canon emerges as something received, preserved, and defended—grounded in apostolic witness and affirmed by the church rather than invented by it. This episode advances the apologetics framework of Season 2, equipping believers to respond thoughtfully to questions about the Bible’s formation and to articulate why the sixty-six books of Scripture stand with enduring authority. This episode of The Apostolic Classroom was sponsored by Liv Hill Nutrition. Visit them at livhillnutrition.net

    1h 15m

  8. FEB 6

    Christianity and Science: Friends, Not Enemies

    In this episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill and Andrew Herbst tackle one of the most persistent questions in modern apologetics: Is Christianity compatible with science?Rather than rehearsing caricatures or surface-level talking points, the conversation reframes science as a method of inquiry—not a rival worldview—and explores how scientific discovery and Christian theology have historically informed one another. Drawing from philosophy, church history, and well-documented scientific developments, the hosts examine how figures such as Galileo, Newton, Boyle, and Maury understood their work not as a challenge to Scripture, but as an outgrowth of belief in a rational, ordered Creator.Key themes include the limits of scientific certainty, the difference between observability and metaphysics, the misuse of poetic and literary biblical texts in anti-Christian arguments, and why appeals to “settled science” often reveal philosophical assumptions rather than empirical conclusions. The discussion also addresses common objections surrounding evolution, thermodynamics, cosmology, and biblical interpretation—showing how many modern critiques of Christianity rest on misunderstandings of both science and Scripture.This episode advances the apologetic framework of Season 2 by equipping believers to respond thoughtfully to claims that science has disproven the Bible—and by demonstrating that faith and reason, rightly understood, are not enemies but allies in the pursuit of truth.This episode of The Apostolic Classroom was sponsored by Testament Coffee Roasters. Visit them at testament.coffee

    57 min
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Long-form discussions on the most important subject matter in Christian learning, theology, biblical studies, and more. This podcast mirrors a semester-based structure (16 episodes) and brings Bible college classroom discussion to listeners in a podcast format. In addition to the podcast, The Apostolic Classroom offers published materials designed to equip educators and students with the resources they need in the Christian classroom.

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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