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Stunned by Scripture

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Is Creationism Science? | Dr. Thomas Seiler

October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

Both Scripture and science have always supported the theory of creationism—the belief that all that is was created by God ex nihilo. So... where is the proof? Dr. John Bergsma and Dr. Thomas Seiler—a physicist at The Kolbe Center for the…
Scott Hahn's Conversion Story & The Path to Holiness | Dr. Scott Hahn

August 29, 2026 · 1 hr 40 min

In this special episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma is joined by long-time friend, colleague, and founder and president of the St. Paul Center, Dr. Scott Hahn. Scott Hahn—host of The Road to Emmaus, General Editor of the…
Evolution and the Meaning of Everything | Dr. Daniel Kuebler

July 25, 2026 · 57 min

We have come to know more about our universe today than ever before. But can scientists tell us why the universe exists or what it means to be human? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma and molecular biologist Dr…
Why Creation Needs a Creator | Dr. Michael Behe

July 5, 2026 · 2 hr 29 min

Why is it that the more some scientists study creation, the more they begin to find evidence for God? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma and biochemist Dr. Michael Behe explore how the incredible complexity of life…
The Spiritual Authority of St. Peter

June 27, 2026 · 22 min

Many Christians are taught that the Bible alone is sufficient and that each Christian can interpret it for themselves. But what happens when Christians don't agree on an interpretation of Scripture? In this episode of Stunned by…

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How Scripture Changed the World | Dr. Joshua Berman

June 13, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

The Torah—the first five books of the Old Testament—completely revolutionized the ancient world. In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma is joined by Dr. Joshua Berman to explore the Torah’s impact on mankind. Dr…
How Aquinas Points us Toward Reality | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

May 23, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

Dr. Bergsma sits down with Dominican friar and former student, Fr. Gregory Pine, to discuss his faith journey and the rIs the Summa Theologiae all that Catholics need to know their Faith? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, John…
Is the Bible Sufficient?

May 9, 2026 · 23 min

Is the Bible alone sufficient as the sole source of doctrinal authority? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma introduces us to the teaching of sola Scriptura, what it means, and how to refute it. Join John as he…
How to Change the Church in One Generation | Emily Stimpson Chapman

April 25, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

Why should we introduce children to Scripture as early as possible? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. Bergsma is joined by Emily Stimpson Chapman, author of numerous Catholic children’s books, including the new story Bible: The…
Disproving the Multiverse

April 11, 2026 · 19 min

Is the “multiverse” science's answer to intelligent design? In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma dismantles the “many worlds theory” (multiverse), demonstrating how it is rooted not in science and sound philosophy but…
The Truth About Spiritual Warfare | Fr. Louis Merosne

March 28, 2026 · 1 hr 54 min

In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Fr. Louis Merosne joins Dr. Bergsma to discuss the role of Scripture in combating the demonic. Fr. Merosne offers practical guidance on how Catholics can use Scripture to resist temptation and live…
Faith & Philosophy | Dr. Logan Gage

March 14, 2026 · 2 hr 12 min

If Scripture alone is the ultimate authority, how do we know which books belong in Scripture? For many Protestants, this question raises a deeper issue: the canon of Scripture. In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. John Bergsma…

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About the show

Renowned Scripture scholar Dr. John Bergsma teams up with special guests to unpack the rich mysteries of Sacred Scripture. In Stunned by Scripture—a bi-weekly podcast from the St. Paul Center—Dr. Bergsma and his expert guests tackle the challenging questions of biblical interpretation with clarity, passion, and a healthy dose of Catholic wit. From the historical and cultural background of the Old Testament to biblical apologetics to practical biblical wisdom for everyday living, Stunned by Scripture will bring Scripture to life like never before. So grab your Bible and let’s get started.