The J.John & Tom Wright Podcast

Does the New Testament really teach that women should remain silent in church? Can women preach, teach, and lead? And what on earth did Paul mean when he wrote that women "will be saved through childbearing"?
In this episode of The J.John & Tom Wright Podcast, J.John and Tom Wright tackle some of the most debated passages in Paul's letters concerning women. Together they explore the relationship between Paul's instruction for women to pray and prophesy, his command for women to be silent in the churches, and his teaching in 1 Timothy about authority and teaching. They also unpack the puzzling statement about salvation through childbearing and consider how these passages should be understood in their historical and biblical context.
Along the way, they also address other intriguing questions from the Epistles, including Paul's mysterious reference to baptism for the dead and his famous remark that "Cretans are always liars."
A thoughtful conversation that separates cultural assumptions from biblical teaching and asks what these often-controversial passages really mean today.

What is the one sin that can never be forgiven? Did Jesus really tell people to hate their father and mother? And was he serious when he said to gouge out your eye if it causes you to sin?
In this episode of The J.John & Tom Wright Podcast, J.John and Tom Wright tackle some of Jesus' most difficult and unsettling teachings. They explore the meaning of the "unpardonable sin", why the servant in the parable of the talents is condemned for playing it safe, and what Jesus meant when he said that "many are called, but few are chosen."
A thought-provoking episode that brings clarity to some of the New Testament's most challenging passages.

Did Jesus get the name of Israel's high priest wrong? Why did he say that faith can move mountains? And why did he warn that calling someone "Raca" could bring judgment? What about the relationship between John the Baptist and Elijah?
In this episode of The J.John & Tom Wright Podcast, J.John and Tom Wright tackle some of the Bible's most challenging passages and apparent contradictions. They explore the account of David eating the consecrated bread, unpack Jesus' striking promise about faith that can move mountains, and explain the surprising seriousness of Jesus' teaching about anger and insults in the Sermon on the Mount. They also examine Jesus' statement that John the Baptist was Elijah, and what that really means.
Whether you've wrestled with these passages for years or are reading them for the first time, this episode offers thoughtful, accessible answers to some of Scripture's toughest questions.

Why did Jesus curse a fig tree? Did he really teach in parables to stop people understanding? And can anyone honestly expect to receive "a hundred times as much" for following him?
In this episode of The J.John & Tom Wright Podcast, J.John and Tom Wright unpack some of the most puzzling and misunderstood sayings and actions of Jesus. They explore the strange incident of the cursed fig tree, ask why Jesus sometimes appeared to hide the truth through parables rather than make it clearer, and examine his remarkable promise that those who leave everything for the sake of the gospel will receive "a hundred times as much" in this present age.
A fascinating conversation that reveals the deeper meaning behind some of Jesus' most surprising moments.

Why did Jesus' closest followers so often fail to understand him? Why was he baptised if he had no sin? And if he knew he was about to raise Lazarus from the dead, why did he weep at his friend's tomb?
In this episode of The J.John & Tom Wright Podcast, J.John and Tom Wright explore some of the most fascinating conundrums in the Gospels. They ask when the disciples finally recognised Jesus as the Son of God, what might have motivated Judas to betray him, and why Jesus sometimes appeared to delay helping those who came to him in desperate need, notably the Syrophoenician woman.
A thoughtful conversation that sheds fresh light on some of the most intriguing questions in the life of Jesus.