The Shaun Tabatt Show

Old Testament theology explained with John H. Walton—discover how ancient context, covenant, and God's story reshape how Christians read the Bible. In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, I sit down with renowned Old Testament scholar Dr. John H. Walton to discuss his new book, Old Testament Theology for Christians: From Ancient Context to Enduring Belief, and the key insights it offers for modern readers. This episode explores key topics like Old Testament theology, biblical interpretation, ancient Near Eastern context, covenant theology, and how to understand Scripture as a modern Christian. Perfect for pastors, Bible teachers, seminary students, and serious students of Scripture. We explore why modern readers often misunderstand the Old Testament—and how recovering its ancient Near Eastern context changes everything about how we read Scripture. Dr. Walton explains: If you've ever struggled to understand the Old Testament—or wondered how it connects to your faith today—this conversation will give you a powerful new framework. If you're serious about deep Bible study, Christian theology, and understanding the Old Testament in its original context, this episode is for you. 👉 This episode will reshape how you read the Bible—no matter where you are in your faith journey. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to follow The Shaun Tabatt Show for more interviews with leading Christian thinkers, authors, and Bible scholars. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction & Walton's new book 02:15 Why Christians avoid the Old Testament 04:00 The Bible as God's story 05:30 What "biblical authority" really means 08:00 The central theological impulse: relationship & presence 10:30 Ancient context vs modern interpretation 13:00 Yahweh vs other "gods" 17:00 Covenant: identity & purpose 21:00 Covenant in the New Testament 23:30 Sacred space explained 26:00 Salvation: OT vs NT 29:00 Afterlife in ancient Israel 33:00 Resurrection & eternal life 36:00 Key takeaway: God's story

What if you could use the same high-stakes communication strategies used by the U.S. Secret Service to navigate your everyday life? In this episode, Shaun Tabatt sits down with Brad Beeler, a recently retired Secret Service special agent with 25 years of experience in protective operations and criminal investigations. As one of the agency's most prolific polygraph examiners, Brad has conducted more examinations than any agent in Secret Service history, working with everyone from hardened criminals to world leaders. Brad discusses his new book, Tell Me Everything: A Secret Service Agent's Proven Strategies for Earning Trust, Revealing the Truth, and Communicating with Anyone. Together, they explore: The "Horns and Halos" Effect:Detection of Deception:The "Catholic Confessional" Technique:Mastering the "Soundtrack" of Communication: Whether you are a parent, a business leader, or in ministry, Brad's universal principles will help you build deeper trust and communicate more effectively in any situation. Connect with Brad at BradleyBeeler.com.

Where do we encounter God when life hurts the most? In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, pastor and author Timothy Jones joins Shaun to discuss his new book Fully Beloved: Meeting God in Our Heartaches and Our Hopes. Timothy shares how seasons of grief, rejection, loneliness, and suffering can become places where we encounter the love of God more deeply through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Drawing from theology, pastoral experience, and his own personal story, Timothy explains how the ancient Christian understanding of the Trinity reveals a God who is relational, compassionate, and present with us in our most difficult moments. In this conversation, you'll discover: • Why many people struggle to believe God truly loves them • How loneliness and cultural pressures affect faith today • A simple way to understand the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) • How God meets us in grief, suffering, and rejection • Timothy's personal story of painful family estrangement • The role of the Holy Spirit in prayer and spiritual life • How ancient Christian prayers can deepen your relationship with God If you've ever wondered where God is in your pain, this conversation offers a hopeful reminder that even in our most broken moments, we are fully beloved by God. Guest Bio: Timothy Jones is a pastor, author, speaker, and retreat leader based near Nashville, Tennessee. He previously served as an editor at Christianity Today and has written numerous books exploring Christian faith, theology, and spiritual formation. Connect with Timothy Jones: revtimothyjones.comtimothyjones3.substack.com

In this episode, Shaun Tabatt welcomes author and classicist Nadya Williams to discuss her new book Christians Reading Classics: An Introduction to Greco-Roman Classics from Homer to Boethius. Why should Christians read ancient Greek and Roman literature? What can writers like Homer, Plato, Aristotle, Tacitus, and Marcus Aurelius teach us about virtue, the soul, and the search for meaning? Nadya explains how the Greco-Roman classics help us better understand the world of the Bible, the questions ancient people asked about life and eternity, and why these works still shape education and culture today. In this conversation, you'll discover: • Why the ancient world was wrestling with many of the same questions we ask today • What the rise of modern Stoicism reveals about our culture • How classical literature can deepen our understanding of Scripture • Why great books form our character and shape our faith Whether you're a pastor, student, homeschool parent, or lifelong learner, this episode will help you see why the classics are still worth reading. 📚 Learn more about Nadya Williams and her work: NadyaWilliams.comSubstack

The story behind The Telepathy Tapes has sparked widespread curiosity — especially the story of Houston Asher. In this episode, Katie Asher joins the show to share the real story behind Houston's communication through a spelling board and the events that led their story to become part of the conversation surrounding The Telepathy Tapes. Houston's ability to communicate in unexpected ways has raised profound questions about consciousness, intelligence, and how we understand nonverbal communication. Katie shares the personal journey behind their story, what Houston has communicated through the spelling board, and the deeper spiritual ideas explored in their book The Book of Heaven. In this conversation we discuss: • the real story behind Houston Asher • how Houston communicates using a spelling board • why their story became connected to discussions around The Telepathy Tapes • what Houston has revealed through communication • the deeper spiritual themes explored in The Book of Heaven • questions about consciousness and human understanding If you discovered this episode because of The Telepathy Tapes, this conversation offers a deeper look at the people and experiences behind the story. Connect with Katie Asher at Asher.House

Sleep paralysis. Night terrors. Shadow figures in the room. Is it just a sleep disorder… or something spiritual? In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, author Vicki Joy Anderson shares her personal story and explains why she believes sleep paralysis may involve deeper spiritual realities, trauma, and identity battles that many Christians overlook. Vicki Joy Anderson Resources: The Come Out at NightVickiJoyAnderson.com

In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Bishop Alan DiDio joins us to discuss his new book 101 Prosperity Confessions: Daily Decrees That Release God's Abundance. Alan explains why many Christians misunderstand prosperity, the power of speaking Scripture over your life, and how daily biblical confessions can transform your faith, finances, and peace. We also discuss: Why prosperity became controversial in the church The biblical connection between faith and confession Why God tests believers with money How to pray Scripture every day Connect with Alan at RevivalNation.com.

In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Shaun sits down with author and YouTube creator Troy Black to discuss his new book Mystery of the New Babylon: Decoding the End-Times Agenda Threatening Your World. Troy explores the connection between ancient Babylon and modern systems shaping culture today, why believers must develop spiritual discernment in an age of endless information, and why the real antidote to deception isn't secret knowledge—but a deeper relationship with Jesus. Connect with Troy Black: TroyBlackVideos.comYouTube

Jamie Woodle was a stressed-out military wife, mom of two, and preschool teacher just trying to celebrate her husband's birthday — when a fire ant sting sent her into anaphylactic shock and she collapsed on her bathroom floor. What happened next changed everything. In a flash, Jamie found herself crouching in a field of golden wheat, flooded with a peace beyond anything she had ever felt on earth. Then she looked up — and saw Jesus. He was standing at the water's edge, speaking intently to a figure kneeling before Him in a warrior's posture. When she realized that figure was her, everything shifted. In this episode, Jamie shares: Jamie's testimony is a powerful reminder: Jesus is real, He is present, and He has an assignment for your life too. Connect with Jamie Woodle: Life TV Now — available on PTL Network (Thursdays, 8AM), YouTube, Rumble, and the SkyWatch TV app at skywatchtv.com.

What happens when grief has no funeral -- when you're mourning something that never existed? Pastor and author Drew Hensley joins Shaun Tabatt to discuss his book Invisible Grief and the hidden pain of unfulfilled hopes, infertility, and good desires left unrealized. Drew and his wife Laura faced a devastating infertility diagnosis while planting a church in Seattle. What followed was a three-year journey through grief that lacked the social permission, the markers, and the community recognition that traditional grief receives -- a grief that is, in Drew's words, invisible. In this conversation, Drew unpacks what invisible grief actually is, how it differs from traditional grief, and why so many people are suffering in silence without a name for their experience. He shares the biblical framework of lament, the difference between languishing and trusting God in the darkness, and practical rhythms for healing -- including the role of community, therapy, and the promises of Scripture. Featuring stories from the book that include: infertility, abandonment, brain tumors, physical disability, and unfulfilled longing for marriage and family. Connect with Drew: DrewHensley.com@DrewcHensley

What if everything happening in the world right now — AI, genetic engineering, UFO phenomena, and the sudden explosion of technology — was predicted thousands of years ago by the Book of Enoch? In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Shaun is joined by his friend Josh Peck — biblical researcher, author, and documentary filmmaker — to discuss his explosive new book, The Return of the Watchers: Ancient Nephilim Technology Revealed (foreword by L.A. Marzulli). In this conversation, Josh and Shaun cover: • Who the Watchers were, what 1 Enoch says they taught humanity, and why the church needs to stop ignoring these questions • The ancient Nephilim structures beneath the pyramids — and why they couldn't have been built by human hands alone • Why UFO crashes (Roswell and beyond) may be intentional technology drops designed to accelerate humanity's downfall • How the loosening of the Restrainer explains the Industrial Revolution and the sudden explosion of modern technology • CERN and its connection to Revelation 9 — and what the release of bound demons would actually look like • How AI could become the "unholy spirit" of the end times: always present, always affirming, and potentially demonically inhabited • Why we need to know the season — and how to respond with boldness, love, and urgency rather than fear Josh Peck serves in full-time ministry with Prophecy Watchers. His work has been featured on The History Channel, The Science Channel, and Coast to Coast AM. Get the Book: The Return of the Watchers: Ancient Nephilim Technology Revealed by Josh Peck — available now at prophecywatchers.com (supports the ministry directly) and on Amazon. https://www.prophecywatchers.com Follow Josh Peck: Prophecy WatchersDaily RenegadeYouTubeSubstack About The Shaun Tabatt Show: The Shaun Tabatt Show features long-form conversations with authors, researchers, and thought leaders exploring faith, the supernatural, prophecy, and the intersection of scripture with the world we're living in. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode.

What do you do when your story feels too broken — too painful — for God to redeem? Mary DeMuth has written 53 books, worked as a literary agent, and spent decades helping people find freedom through their stories. But her new book, Restory Your Life: How Jesus Reframes Your Past, Rewrites Your Present, and Redefines Your Future, may be the one she was always meant to write. In this conversation, Mary opens up about her own journey — from a childhood marked by sexual abuse and abandonment, to meeting Jesus under an evergreen tree at 15, to a decade-long dark night of the soul, to a supernatural healing encounter in France. She shares why healing is rarely instant, why our wounds almost always require a relational cure, and why the most joyful part of the Christian life just might be walking alongside someone else through their pain. We talk about how to get unstuck when your story has you pinned down, what to do when you can't afford a counselor, how our father wounds shape our view of God, and the daily practices that can help you begin to see God's fingerprints in even the hardest chapters of your life. If you've ever felt like you were running from your past — or that your story was just too messy for God — this episode is for you. Connect with Mary at MaryDeMuth.com and @marydemuth on social media. Restory Your Life is available wherever books are sold.

What if your Instagram feed could save someone's soul? Jacqulyne Horbrook — founder of Black Christian Influencers and author of How to Be a Christian Influencer — joins Shaun Tabatt to share how she transformed social media from a distraction into a digital ministry. Jackie's journey started not on a stage, but in a classroom where she watched students glued to their phones and realized the gospel needed to meet people where they already were. What began as a way to reach distracted students exploded into a community of Christian creators learning to use their platforms for kingdom impact. In this conversation you'll discover: Whether you're a pastor, an author, a ministry leader, or a believer with a phone and a calling, this episode will challenge and equip you to make social media a social ministry. Connect with Jacqulyne Horbrook: You can find @JackietheEducator on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook How to Be a Christian Influencer is available wherever Christian books are sold.

In 1980, Bryan Melvin was a self-described militant atheist living a reckless lifestyle when he contracted cholera after drinking contaminated water on a construction job in Arizona. Within hours, he collapsed. Bryan says he left his body, underwent a life review, stood before Jesus in judgment, and descended into a terrifying realm he describes as hell — where he saw his own cell waiting. In this powerful conversation, Bryan shares how that experience transformed him, what he learned about grace and accountability, and why he believes Jesus rescued him. This episode explores questions about eternity, judgment, mercy, and the life-changing power of faith. Resources: If this conversation resonates with you, Bryan shares his full testimony and additional details in his books: A Land UnknownHeaven Beckons You can learn more about Bryan and his work here: afterhoursministries.com Watch the full video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7sxR9ywgBas?si=bcEb1ZrLsxJUuCM5

Why does revival so often begin with people no one would ever expect? In this episode, Shaun Tabatt sits down with Pulitzer Prize–nominated investigative journalist and bestselling author Troy Anderson to explore a recurring pattern found throughout history and Scripture: God using unlikely, imperfect, and often controversial individuals to spark moments of spiritual awakening. Drawing from his new book, Designated Disrupter: Trump and Other Unlikely Agents of Revival, Troy discusses why disruption frequently precedes renewal, why chaos may signal opportunity rather than collapse, and what a modern "Nineveh moment" could look like in today's cultural climate. This conversation touches on faith, leadership, revival, and the tension between institutional stability and transformational change—challenging listeners to reconsider how awakening begins and who it comes through. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode invites thoughtful reflection on leadership, belief, and the role individuals play during pivotal moments in history.

In this episode, Steve and Kathy Boyls share the astonishing true story behind Steve's near-death experience. While Steve spent three weeks in a coma—encountering heaven, angels, loved ones, and even Jesus—Kathy fought for his life through relentless prayer and faith. Their testimony is one of hope, healing, and the reality of the afterlife. 👉 Grab their new book I've Been to Heaven to experience the full story: https://amzn.to/4pxX50Q.

In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, I sit down with Pastor Todd Smith of Christ Fellowship Church in Dawsonville, Georgia — home of the North Georgia Revival — to unpack the truth about spiritual warfare that most churches overlook. Todd’s new book, Disarming Demonic Thrones: A Strategy for Overthrowing Hell’s Authority in the Earth, reveals a presence-driven approach to spiritual warfare that’s rooted not in shouting at the darkness but in hosting God’s presence through prayer, fasting, and holiness. We talk about: 🔥 Why “hope isn’t a strategy” when confronting spiritual opposition 🔥 How prayer and fasting disarm demonic strongholds 🔥 What gives the enemy “legal access” to churches and cities 🔥 Why corporate prayer must become your church’s highest priority 🔥 The keys to sustaining revival without burning out Todd also shares stunning testimonies of healings and miracles from the baptismal waters of Dawsonville — proof that when God shows up, darkness has to flee. If you’ve been craving a balanced, biblical strategy for spiritual warfare, this conversation will challenge and equip you to walk in authority, humility, and lasting revival. Connect with Pastor Todd Smith: 🌐 Website: kingdomready.tv 📘 Disarming Demonic Thrones → https://amzn.to/4gXMaKC Connect with Shaun Tabatt: 🌐 Website: ShaunTabatt.com 📺 YouTube: @ShaunTabatt 🎧 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

How do you go from a high-school science teacher to leading two world-class attractions that point millions to the authority of Scripture? In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Ken Ham shares the behind-the-scenes story from his new book, Miraculous: The Ken Ham and Answers in Genesis Story—a visually rich, “coffee-table-meets-biography” that chronicles Red Sea moments, Disney-quality exhibit breakthroughs, opposition from skeptics, and the quiet faithfulness that built the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. What You'll Learn: About Ken Ham: Founder/CEO of Answers in Genesis, visionary behind the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter, and a leading voice on biblical authority and cultural apologetics. Connect and Resources: AnswersInGenesis.orgMiraculous: The Ken Ham and Answers in Genesis Storyhttps://amzn.to/42U3fiF

If you’ve wrestled with church hurt, doubt, or seasons of suffering, this conversation is for you. Pastor and author Jared Ayers joins me on The Shaun Tabatt Show to unpack his new book, You Can Trust a God with Scars: Faith (and Doubt) for the Searching Soul—a hospitable guide for seekers and longtime Christians navigating real questions. We cover: building friendships beyond the church bubble, the rise of the “nones,” honest lament in the Psalms, why scandal demands truth-telling, how the Incarnation meets us in pain, moving from combative apologetics to embodied witness, and why Christian teaching should teach, delight, and persuade (Augustine). 📘 You Can Trust a God with Scars — https://amzn.to/4nuHvBQ 🔗 Jared on X/Twitter — https://x.com/jaredrayers 🔗 Author website — http://JaredAyers.com

They both thought their story was over. God had something else in mind. In this inspiring Christian marriage testimony, Laura and Christian—hosts of the Blended with Christian and Laura podcast—share how God turned heartbreak into hope. Through divorce, widowhood, and the challenges of blending a family, they discovered that love after loss can truly be God’s best. Whether you’re navigating a blended family, seeking healing after loss, or wondering if Christian remarriage can work, this faith-filled conversation will give you hope and practical encouragement. In this episode: 🕊️ Laura’s journey from divorce to raising four boys as a single mom 🕊️ Christian’s experience walking through his wife’s leukemia diagnosis and widowhood 🕊️ How to blend a family while protecting your children’s hearts 🕊️ Why they believe remarriage after loss isn’t “second best” but God’s intentional plan 🕊️ The role of faith, prayer, and community in Christian marriage and family restoration 📌 Listen to the Blended with Christian and Laura Podcast: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2yjap6cc 🎧 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/5dmszhtt 📌 Connect with Laura & Christian: https://linktr.ee/Blended_podcast If you’ve ever wondered how God can bring beauty from ashes, this Christian couple's testimony will inspire you to trust Him with your own story.