Rethinking what we thought we already knew about the Bible. Gregory D. Hall (DMin) examines familiar scriptures from a thematic perspective and speaks with respected scholars about new ways the Scriptures can be examined. The Rethinking Scripture Podcast will allow you to better grasp a biblical understanding of where humanity has been, who we are, and what lies ahead.
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Rethinking Scripture Podcast - Episode 99 - Matthew 10 - The Lost Sheep of the House of Israel: A Fresh Look at Jesus' Mission Instructions January 12, 2026 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we continue our study of the Gospel of Matthew. This episode discusses Matthew chapter 10—Jesus' second major discourse. It’s where Jesus commissions His twelve disciples. We discuss the list of…
Rethinking Scripture Podcast - Episode 98: Introducing the "Rethinking Advent" User Guide December 14, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall Rethinking Advent was never meant to be just a podcast series (episodes 28-33)—it was designed to be walked through. In this short special episode, I introduce the new Rethinking Advent User Guide, created to help listeners slow down, reflect, and engage the Advent…
Episode Notes Episode 97 : Matthew 9 - Touching the Fringe: The Function of Tassels in Jesus’ Remnant-Gathering Mission November 30, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked symbols in the Gospels—the tassels on Jesus’ garment. From Torah commands to the touch of a desperate woman, these fringes reveal His identity, His mission to gather the remnant of…
Episode Notes Episode 96 : Matthew 8-9 - Reporting Safe From a Cross-Reference Tornado November 11, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we’ll be introducing you to the idea of a cross-reference tornado. That’s the term I’ve given to those Bible stories that send you spinning through several other passages in rapid succession. It’s a cross-reference tornado… and so hold on to Toto… cause…
Episode Notes Episode 95 : Matthew 8 - Using Infectious Skin Diseases for Outreach November 1, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we’ll dive into a particular formula (3 stories of healing followed by a call to discipleship) that Matthew uses to present Jesus’ ministry. When we’re done, you might ask if infectious skin diseases could be a part of your church’s outreach ministry!…
Episode Notes Episode 94 : Matthew 5-7 - Two Kingdoms, One Choice: The Sermon on the Mount in One Episode March 26, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we’ll be talking about Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It spans nearly three chapters in Matthew’s gospel… and it will challenge you to rethink many assumptions you may have had about how this life of ours should be lived. This is a quick…
Episode Notes Episode 93 : Matthew 5 - Blessings, Curses, and Moving Mountains: The Architecture of Matthew’s Gospel March 4, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we're diving into Matthew chapter 5 and we’ll notice a fascinating aspect of Matthew gospel. Matthew organizes Jesus’ major addresses into five distinct sermons. The first and the last of which are delivered on mountains. and…
Episode Notes Episode 92 : Matthew 4 - Not the First Calling of the First Disciples Feb 13, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we finish Matthew chapter 4 by looking at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee and what some say is the calling of the first disciples. Did these men immediately leave everything in order to serve Jesus? We will discover… following Jesus might not be that…
Episode Notes Episode 91 : Matthew 3-4 - The Baptist Feb 5, 2025 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we’ll spend some time talking about Jewish baptism, take a look at a curious statement Jesus makes, and then talk about his testing in the wilderness at the beginning of Matthew 4. All of that and more in Episode 91 - Fulfilling the Theme of Baptism and Testing. Resources Referenced and/or…
Episode Notes Episode 90 : Matthew 3 - The Baptist March 14, 2024 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall In this episode we’re in the first 12 verses of Matthew 3. It’s a deep dive into John the Baptist’s ministry and no matter how familiar you think you are with this New Testament character, I guarantee we’re going to discuss several things you’ve never… ever considered. Resources Referenced and/or Read:…