Have you ever wondered . . .
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WHO wrote the Bible?
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HOW do we interpret it?
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WHEN did the Bible become a book?
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WHY do we have so many different translations?
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WHAT can we do with all of those translations in our personal study of the Bible?
You're not alone! Here in Dr. Berry's PodClass, "What's the Word?" we will look into these questions by speaking with Christian scholars and ministry leaders. These conversations not only help us think more deeply about the Bible, and introduce us to a variety of perspectives about it, but actually build up our faith. This PodClass is not designed for a "deconstruction" of faith, but aims to show how deep conversation about it can increase our love for God and His Word.
Together, we can engage in a form of online Christian continuing education, which can be used in your personal study of the Bible, in a small group setting, as part of a Sunday school class, or as supplemental material in a college class.
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Recent PodClass Episodes...
Who wrote the Bible?
Introduction
Melisa Ortiz Berry
Join Dr. Melisa Ortiz Berry for this season's PodClass, "What's the Word?" Listen to scholars and ministers from around the world talk about the Bible. Together we will explore questions like, "Who wrote the Bible?" "Why do people interpret it so differently?" "How did it become a book?" "Why do we have so many different translations?" and "What do we do with it in daily life."
PodClass:
WHAT'S THE WORD?
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Why do people interpret it so differently?
A Messianic Jewish View
Episode #6 with Jen Rosner,
Fuller Theological Seminary
Finding Messiah: A Journey into the Jewishness of the Gospel
In this episode Dr. Melisa Berry and Jen Rosner discuss why people interpret the Bible so differently through the lens of a Messianic Jew.
Episode 6: YouTube
Episode 6: Spotify
Episode 6: Apple Podcast
How did the Bible become a book?
A Missionary Bible Translator View
Episode #16 with Joe Hoover,
Missionary Bible Translator
In this episode Dr. Melisa Berry and Joe Hoover discuss how the Bible became a book from a missionary Bible translator view
Episode 16: YouTube
Episode 16: Spotify
Episode 16: Apple Podcast
What are some of the ways that we can use the Bible in everyday life?
Choosing a Translation
Episode #17: with Aaron Dilla,
Northwood Christian Church
In this episode, Dr. Berry and Aaron Dilla discuss what some of the ways are that we can use the Bible in everyday life.
Episode 17: YouTube
Episode 17: Spotify
Episode 17: Apple Podcast
COMING SOON
PodClass: Who Is Jesus?
The Word
Episode #19 with Bradley Jersak.
Available: October 6, 2025
In this episode Dr. Melisa Berry and Bradley Jersak discuss who Jesus is through the lens of Scripture.
Syllabus
College classes always have a "syllabus." It tells you who is teaching, what the goal of the class is, the schedule, and information like that. For those of you who would like a basic syllabus for this class, CLICK HERE for a pdf.