Living the Bible
How do we separate history from myth? Both atheists and Christians often assume they're worlds apart, but in the early years of Christianity, skeptics and believers shared more common ground than you might imagine. In this podcast, we'll explore the ancient texts, archaeological finds, and scholarly debates that both sides use to argue their case. From examining Roman historians' accounts of Jesus to decoding early Christian writings and the surprising historical parallels, this is your invitation—whether believer or skeptic—to re-examine what you think you know about Christianity’s origins.
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Who am I?
My name is Jason Conrad, and I’m passionate about helping others engage with Scripture and Christian history in a way that is both intellectually honest and spiritually grounded. I approach the Bible and church history with scholarly depth and practical application—believing that what was written two thousand years ago still speaks today.
With a Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Divinity, I bring a unique blend of academic training, life experience, and thoughtful inquiry to this project. Early publications include:
Conrad Commentaries: Galatians by Jason Conrad
The Call To Care: Charity in Ancient Christianity by Jason Conrad
Episodes
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Can we really know what Paul wrote nearly 2,000 years ago? In this episode, we dive into the manuscript evidence behind the seven letters that even secular scholars agree are authentically Paul's. Whether you approach the Bible with faith or skepticism, the transmission of these ancient letters offers a rare meeting point where historians and believers find surprising agreement. You’ll hear what the earliest manuscripts say, where they came from, and how much—or how little—has changed over time.
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Was early Christianity just one of many competing versions of Jesus? In this episode, we follow the historical evidence—not later legends—to uncover the only four divergent groups from the first century. You’ll see how each one arose after the earliest Christian hymn declared Jesus both divine and crucified. As these groups struggled to make sense of that claim, they broke away, rewrote Scripture, and invented new gospels. If you're not a Christian, this episode offers a surprising look at how the earliest Christian beliefs weren’t slowly invented—but fiercely defended.
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
In recent years, some have argued that early Christianity was a fragmented movement, with multiple versions of Jesus emerging in the first century—from exalted divine figure to ordinary Jewish teacher. But what if the actual historical data tells a different story? In this episode, we’re not relying on confessional claims—we’re going straight to the earliest sources. What we find is that there weren’t dozens of early Christianities, but just a handful of identifiable divergences—and even those came after a unified proclamation of a divine Christ. Whether you’re a skeptic, historian, or just curious, this episode will test the claim that Christ's divinity was invented gradually—and show what the first-century evidence really says.
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Many claim that the idea of Jesus’ divinity was a late invention of the church, evolving decades after his death. But what if the earliest Christians were already worshiping him as divine—within just a few years of the crucifixion? In this episode, we examine a hymn quoted by Paul that predates his letters and the Gospels, showing that high Christology wasn’t a gradual development—it was there from the start. Even atheist scholars agree this poem is one of the earliest pieces of Christian tradition. Could it rewrite the story of how Christianity began?