The Apostolic Classroom
The Apostolic Classroom
The Apostolic Classroom

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.
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Biblical Archaeology and the Bible: Evidence, History, and Why It Still Matters (Bonus Episode)
01 May 2026

Biblical Archaeology and the Bible: Evidence, History, and Why It Still Matters (Bonus Episode)

In this bonus episode of The Apostolic Classroom, Steven Gill and Andrew Herbst turn to the field of biblical archaeology—examining how discoveries from the ancient world intersect with the claims of Scripture.Continuing the apologetics focus of Semester 2, the conversation explores a critical question: Is the Bible merely a collection of religious stories, or does it stand as real, verifiable...
It’s Time To Return To The KJV (Here’s Why)
17 April 2026

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 Most Verified Book in History? Manuscripts, Myths, and the New Testament
10 April 2026

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...
Does Church History Matter? Why Yesterday’s Debates Still Shape What We Believe Today (Bonus)
20 March 2026

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...
Did Paul Abandon Judaism? Reframing the Apostle Paul (Bonus Episode)
13 March 2026

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...
Can We Trust The Bible We Have Today? Exploring The Trustworthiness of Scripture
06 March 2026

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...
The Canon of Scripture: How the Early Church Guarded the Bible
27 February 2026

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...
Who Decided What Books Belong in the Bible? Canon, Authority, and Preservation
20 February 2026

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...
Christianity and Science: Friends, Not Enemies
06 February 2026

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...
Has God Spoken? Revelation, Scripture, and Why the Bible Can Be Trusted
30 January 2026

Has God Spoken? Revelation, Scripture, and Why the Bible Can Be Trusted

In this episode, Steven, Jeremias, and Andrew move from the existence of God to the issue of revelation—examining how and why God makes Himself known. Rather than assuming the authority of Scripture, the conversation explores the necessity of revelation for any meaningful Christian worldview and why the Bible stands at the center of the faith.The hosts distinguish between general and special...