Episode 006 - What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?

Episode 011 - Are There Contradictions in the Bible? (Part One)

Can the Bible be trusted when people claim it contains contradictions? In Part 1 of this important discussion, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder examine some of the most common accusations against Scripture and explain how many supposed contradictions are actually differences in perspective, emphasis, or historical detail. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding biblical harmony, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, and why careful study matters when reading God’s Word.

Episode 010 - 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.

Episode 009 - 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.

Episode 008 - 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.