Written and Read

Why Are There Four Gospels?

Why did God give us four Gospel accounts instead of just one? In this episode of Written and Read, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder explore the unique purpose and perspective of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Rather than contradicting one another, the four Gospels work together to provide a complete portrait of Jesus Christ. Discover how each Gospel writer emphasized different aspects of Christ’s ministry, why the differences matter, and how the four accounts strengthen the reliability of Scripture. This episode helps listeners better understand the harmony, depth, and divine inspiration of the Gospel records.

Does Archaeology Support The Bible?

This episode explores the relationship between archaeology and the Bible. It examines several discoveries that illuminate the historical setting of Scripture while emphasizing that the authority of the Bible rests on divine inspiration rather than archaeological confirmation.

Which English Bible Translation Should I Use?

In this special bonus episode of Written and Read, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder tackle one of the most practical questions Christians ask: “Which English Bible translation should I use?” Together they explore the major translation philosophies behind today’s most popular English Bibles, including Word-for-Word, Thought-for-Thought, and Paraphrase translations. The conversation examines the strengths and weaknesses of translations such as the KJV, NKJV, ESV, NASB, CSB, NIV, NLT, and others while offering pastoral guidance on choosing a faithful primary Bible for lifelong study, memorization, and spiritual growth. Dr. Crowder also explains why he strongly recommends reference Bibles over study Bibles and shares his personal approach to Bible translation use in preaching, teaching, and devotional life.

Episode 007-Historical Writers Who Mention Jesus

In this episode of Written and Read, we explore an important question about the historical foundation of the Christian faith: are there writers outside the Bible who mention Jesus? We examine several ancient sources, including Josephus, Tacitus, and Pliny the Younger, and look at what they say about Jesus and the early Christian movement. These writers were not Christians, and in some cases were opposed to Christianity, yet they still confirm key details recorded in the New Testament. This episode helps demonstrate that the life of Jesus is not only recorded in Scripture but is also grounded in real, verifiable history.

Episode 006 - What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?

In this episode of Written and Read, we explore one of the most important archaeological discoveries related to the Bible: the Dead Sea Scrolls. Discovered in 1947 near Qumran, these ancient manuscripts include copies of Old Testament books that date back more than two thousand years. We explain what was found, why it matters, and how these scrolls provide strong evidence for the careful preservation of Scripture. This episode helps answer common claims that the Bible has changed over time and shows how the Dead Sea Scrolls confirm the reliability of the Old Testament text we read today.