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Unscrolled
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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!
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Unscrolled | Episode 29: The Bible Finally Makes Sense with Jeff Cavins
Mar 2001:04:28Tap to summarizeIf you've ever felt lost in Scripture, Jeff Cavins has spent decades solving that problem. As the creator of “The Bible Timeline” and co-creator of “The Bible in a Year” podcast, Jeff joins host Matthias Walther at Museum of the Bible to talk about what changes when people read the Bible as a unified story and why that idea is resonating with millions. He also shares his testimony on how a deep dive into Scripture as a Protestant pastor ultimately led him back to the Catholic Church, and how that journey shaped everything he's built since. Guest bio: Jeff Cavins is the creator and founder of the “Great Adventure Bible Study” series and co-host of “The Bible in a Year” podcast. Show Notes: JeffCavins.com AscensionPress.com Ascension Press - The Bible Timeline, the Story of Salvation Ascension Press - Authored by Jeff Cavins Apple Podcast - The Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media: Instagram: @museumofBible X: @museumofBible Facebook: museumofBible LinkedIn: museumofBible YouTube: @museumoftheBible
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Unscrolled | Episode 28: Called to Compassion: A Conversation with Compassion Intl.’s Jimmy Mellado
Mar 600:54:27Tap to summarizeEpisode description: Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado, President and CEO of Compassion International, joins host Matthias Walther for a conversation about calling, identity, and the global church. Together, they trace how a childhood spent across developing nations, an Olympic journey, and a Harvard education shaped his lifelong mission. In this episode of “Unscrolled,” we explore the spiritual roots of poverty, the church’s biblical mandate to care for the vulnerable, and the simple question that reshaped Compassion’s work: What are you going to do with what you’ve seen? Get ready to discover how faith, formation, and global responsibility converge in one leader’s remarkable story. Guest bio: Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado is the President and CEO of Compassion International. Show Notes: Compassion.com Compassion Leadership - Santiago "Jimmy" Mellado Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media: Instagram: @museumofBible X: @museumofBible Facebook: museumofBible LinkedIn: museumofBible YouTube: @museumoftheBible
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E27: Is the Bible Lost in Translation? A Conversation with Gary Rendsburg
Feb 2001:03:22Tap to summarizeGary Rendsburg, Distinguished Professor & Blanche and Irving Laurie Chair of Jewish History at Rutgers University, joins host Matthias Walther. Together, they discuss how language shapes the way we read the Bible. In this episode of “Unscrolled,” we’ll explore scribal precision, textual variation in the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the revival of Hebrew through Eliezer Ben-Yehuda. Get ready to gain a deeper understanding of how Scripture was preserved, why it invites interpretation, and how ancient Hebrew continues to speak with clarity today. Want to see the Dead Sea Scrolls up close and in-person? They are now on display at Museum of the Bible. “Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition” is open through September 7, 2026. Get tickets here: (link). *This exhibition was created by the Israel Antiquities Authority from the collections of the National Treasures, in partnership with Running Subway. It was curated by Navit Popovich-Geller, Risa Levitt, and Joe Uziel. Guest bio: Gary Rendsburg, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University. Show Notes: jewishstudies.rutgers.edu/people/core-faculty/gary-a-rendsburg Books by Dr. Gary Rendsburg Dr. Rendsburg’s Facebook Dr. Rendsburg’s YouTube channel The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition at Museum 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
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Episode 26: From the Big Bang to Genesis: A Conversation on Sacred Science with Dr. Bill West
Feb 600:33:26Tap to summarizeEpisode 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
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Episode 25 - Faith, Doubt, and the Passages We Like to Avoid with Lisa Fields and Dr. Jo Vitale
Jan 2300:52:08Tap to summarizeIn 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
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Episode 24: Dr. Michael Ward Discovered What Millions of Narnia Readers Never Noticed
Jan 900:59:21Tap to summarizeDr. 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
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Episode 23: Chasing Ancient Texts: Bobby Duke's Path from Qumran to Chief Curator
Dec 2600:35:20Tap to summarizeJoin 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 Notesmuseumofthebible.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
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Episode 22: Revival in the Streets with Pastors Tim Timberlake and Philip Anthony Mitchell
Dec 1100:39:30Tap to summarizeIn 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
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Episode 21: Decoding the Dead Sea Scrolls with Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dr. Joe Uziel
Nov 2801:03:40Tap to summarizeDr. 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
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Episode 20: Translating the Bible into Heart Languages with Wycliffe's John and Kelly Chesnut
Nov 1300:57:35Tap to summarizeWycliffe 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
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