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Welcome to Unscrolled, Museum of the Bible’s podcast dedicated to exploring the most impactful book in history—the Bible. Our mission is to invite all people to engage with its transformative power. Our name reflects both the ancient practice of unrolling scripture and our goal of stopping the endless scroll to dive deeper into meaningful conversations. Hosted by Matthias Walther, chief marketing officer at the museum, we explore a range of topics with experts who have spent years studying the Bible, making it accessible and engaging for everyone. Step inside. Join the Conversation!

  1. Episode 26: From the Big Bang to Genesis: A Conversation on Sacred Science with Dr. Bill West

    FEB 6

    Episode 26: From the Big Bang to Genesis: A Conversation on Sacred Science with Dr. Bill West

    Episode description:  Is science sacred? Can faith and physics coexist? Dr. Bill West, Harvard-educated cancer researcher, founder of the West Cancer Center & Research Institute, and author of "Sacred Science," joins Museum of the Bible’s President and CEO, Dr. Carlos Campo to discuss the artificial wall between religion and science. As principal investigator of the pivotal study that led to approval of the first immunotherapy drug for cancer treatment, Dr. West brings a unique perspective to explore how 60% of scientists may be believers, God as the ultimate mathematician, the implications of artificial intelligence, and the ethical guardrails we may need most as technology advances.   Guest bio:  William H. West, MD, founder emeritus of the West Cancer Center & Research Institute in Paris, Tennessee.   Show Notes:   "Sacred Science: Understanding Divine Creation" By William H. West   Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible

    33 min
  2. Episode 25 - Faith, Doubt, and the Passages We Like to Avoid with Lisa Fields and Dr. Jo Vitale

    JAN 23

    Episode 25 - Faith, Doubt, and the Passages We Like to Avoid with Lisa Fields and Dr. Jo Vitale

    In this episode, Lisa Fields and Dr. Jo Vitale join host Matthias Walther for a candid, heartfelt conversation about some of the Bible’s most challenging passages relating to suffering, justice, and the character of God. Together, they explore tough questions, engaging both the head and the heart, and share an honest look at how Scripture continues to shape, stretch, and speak to us today.    Guest bio:  Lisa Fields is CEO and founder of the Jude 3 Project, a leading apologetics organization dedicated to equipping the Black community with the tools to know what they believe and why they believe it. As a renowned Christian apologist, speaker, author, and film producer, she has been a driving force in shaping conversations on faith, theology, and culture. She uses innovative content to engage diverse audiences and challenge them to think critically about their beliefs.    Dr. Jo Vitale, founder of Kardia, has always been interested in people’s questions about life and purpose, faith and culture. Growing up as a Christian in an increasingly secular society, those questions led her to pursue three degrees through the University of Oxford’s theology faculty: a theology BA, an MSt in biblical interpretation, and a DPhil in the field of Old Testament studies.     Show Notes:   Lisa Fields - Instagram  Joe Vitale - Instagram  jude3project.org  kardiaquestions.com  Jude 3 Project at Museum of the Bible - "The Bible's Hardest Questions: Slavery, Judgment, and Why We Won't Be Married in Heaven"    Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible

    52 min
  3. Episode 24: Dr. Michael Ward Discovered What Millions of Narnia Readers Never Noticed

    JAN 9

    Episode 24: Dr. Michael Ward Discovered What Millions of Narnia Readers Never Noticed

    Dr. Michael Ward, Oxford scholar and professor of apologetics at Houston Christian University, didn't just study C. S. Lewis—he lived in his bedroom and study for three years. In this episode, Dr. Ward takes us through his discovery that will change how you read Narnia, as well as Lewis's journey from atheism to faith, his pivotal late-night conversation with Tolkien about Christianity as "the true myth," and why Lewis believed story captures truth better than systematic theology. We’ll explore his wrestling with pain and grief, and the imaginative genius behind works like Mere Christianity, The Problem of Pain, and the Ransom trilogy.     Want to dive deeper into Lewis's world? The C. S. Lewis exhibit at Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, closes February 14, 2026. Don't miss your chance to experience it firsthand.  Guest bio:  Dr. Michael Ward is a theologian and literary scholar with a particular focus on the work of C. S. Lewis. He is an associate member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford and a professor of apologetics at Houston Christian University, Texas.  MichaelWard.net  "After Humanity: A Guide to C. S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man"  “Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis”  “The Cambridge Companion to C. S. Lewis (Cambridge Companions to Religion)”  The Official Website of C. S. Lewis   Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible

    59 min
  4. Episode 23: Chasing Ancient Texts: Bobby Duke's Path from Qumran to Chief Curator

    12/26/2025

    Episode 23: Chasing Ancient Texts: Bobby Duke's Path from Qumran to Chief Curator

    Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the Dead Sea Scrolls with Dr. Robert "Bobby" Duke, chief curatorial officer at Museum of the Bible and Dead Sea Scrolls scholar. In this episode, with Museum of the Bible’s President and CEO, Dr. Carlos Campo, Duke shares what these ancient texts reveal about Scripture, Second Temple Judaism, and the transmission of the Bible.  Guest bio:  Dr. Robert "Bobby" Duke serves as the Chief Curatorial Officer and as the Director of the Scholars Initiative at Museum of the Bible. Bobby earned both his PhD and MA in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from UCLA, as well as an MA in Hebrew Bible from Jerusalem University College and a theology degree from Multnomah University.  Show Notes museumofthebible.org/exhibits/dead-sea-scrolls-the-exhibition  Israel Antiquities Authority - iaa.org.il/en  Amazon Link to Dr. Duke's Books - “Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic Dictionary” and “The Social Location of the Visions of Amram (4Q543-547) (Studies in Biblical Literature)”  museumofthebible.org/exhibits/megiddo   Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible

    35 min
  5. Episode 22: Revival in the Streets with Pastors Tim Timberlake and Philip Anthony Mitchell

    12/11/2025

    Episode 22: Revival in the Streets with Pastors Tim Timberlake and Philip Anthony Mitchell

    In this episode of Unscrolled, the “Street Preachers” join guest host Tracy Thomas at Museum of the Bible's World Stage Theater for a raw and powerful discussion about revival, obedience, and what it means to live out Scripture in a generation hungry for truth. Through personal testimony and bold faith, they reveal how real transformation begins with surrender, prayer, and the power of the Bible. Guest bio:  Tim Timberlake serves as the Senior Pastor of Celebration Church, in Jacksonville, FL. Philip Anthony Mitchell, is a native of Queens, NY. He is the founder and lead pastor of 2819 CHURCH, a lively Christ-centered movement based in Atlanta, GA, and the founder of the 2819 INSTITUTE.  Show Notes:   streetpreachers.tv/podcast  philipanthonymitchell.com  timtimberlake.tv     Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible

    40 min
  6. Episode 21: Decoding the Dead Sea Scrolls with Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dr. Joe Uziel

    11/28/2025

    Episode 21: Decoding the Dead Sea Scrolls with Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dr. Joe Uziel

    Dr. Joe Uziel, head of the Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dead Sea Scrolls Unit, takes us inside the discovery and preservation of one of archaeology’s most significant discoveries. He explains how modern archaeology works in Israel, how AI-driven analysis is transforming scroll research, and what scholars continue to debate about the ancient Qumran community. Plus, we’ll get an exclusive glimpse into key artifacts featured in Museum of the Bible's Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition. Guest bio:  Joe Uziel, PhD, is the head of the Dead Sea Scrolls Unit at the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).   Show Notes:   www.iaa.org.il/en/  https://antiquities.academia.edu/JoeUziel  MOTB Press Release - The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition with the Oldest Biblical Texts Arrives at Museum of the Bible in November 2025”  RunningSubway.com   Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible

    1h 4m
  7. Episode 20: Translating the Bible into Heart Languages with Wycliffe's John and Kelly Chesnut

    11/13/2025

    Episode 20: Translating the Bible into Heart Languages with Wycliffe's John and Kelly Chesnut

    Wycliffe Bible Translators started with the idea that everyone should be able to read the Bible in their heart language. In this episode of Unscrolled, host Matthias Walther talks with Wycliffe's CEO Dr. John Chesnut, and his wife, Spiritual Development Officer, Kelly Chesnut, about the stories of how the Bible has transformed hearts and communities.    Guest bio:  Dr. John Chesnut is the president and CEO of Wycliffe Bible Translators, and Kelly Chesnut serves as Spiritual Development Officer.    Show Notes:   wycliffe.org  illuminations.bible  museumofthebible.org/floor-4-the-history-of-the-bible    Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible

    58 min
  8. Episode 19: Hobby Lobby Founder David Green & Bill High on Building a Lasting Legacy

    10/30/2025

    Episode 19: Hobby Lobby Founder David Green & Bill High on Building a Lasting Legacy

    David Green, founder of Hobby Lobby, started with a $600 loan and grew Hobby Lobby into more than 1,000 stores, generating billions in revenue. But his proudest achievement isn’t business success; it’s a family of 50+ people across four generations united by a shared mission of faith and generosity.       In this episode of Unscrolled, host Matthias Walther sits down with David Green and Bill High, his family’s legacy advisor and CEO of Legacy Stone. Together, they explore how the Green family built their “family constitution,” why they give away 50% of Hobby Lobby’s profits, and how they are shaping a multi-generational impact through intentional planning and biblical principles.  David Green, Founder & CEO of Hobby Lobby; Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone  hobbylobby.com  legacystone.com  Book: “The Legacy Life: Leading Your Family to Make a Difference for Eternity”     Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible

    42 min
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About

Welcome to Unscrolled, Museum of the Bible’s podcast dedicated to exploring the most impactful book in history—the Bible. Our mission is to invite all people to engage with its transformative power. Our name reflects both the ancient practice of unrolling scripture and our goal of stopping the endless scroll to dive deeper into meaningful conversations. Hosted by Matthias Walther, chief marketing officer at the museum, we explore a range of topics with experts who have spent years studying the Bible, making it accessible and engaging for everyone. Step inside. Join the Conversation!

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  • Creator
    Museum of the Bible
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    166
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Museum of the Bible
  • Show Website
    Unscrolled

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