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Faith LabThe genealogies don't match. That might be the point.Matthew and Luke don't give us the same family tree, and the census in Luke has been called a historical invention. So why would anyone still trust the birth narratives?New Testament scholar Caleb Friedeman compared them against 95 other ancient biographies, and what he found about Matthew and Luke's sources changes how you'd evaluate every supposed contradiction.đ Members get the full unedited interview with Caleb, including his breakdown of how ancient Jewish genealogies actually worked. faithlab.supercast.com
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2026-02-2519 min
The Stone Chapel PodcastMatthew and Luke on Jesus' Birth, with Caleb FreidemanThis is part two of David Capes' discussion with Caleb Friedeman about his book Gospel Birth Narrative and Historiography: Reopening a Closed Case (Baylor University Press, 2025). In this podcast Friedeman comments on the historical sources behind the birth stories in Matthew and Luke. There are many opportunities for scholars to do further study into these matters. Listen to more great episodes of The Stone Chapel Podcast. Email us at podcast@lanierlibrary.org Here is a transcript of this episode. The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the Church Leaders Po...
2026-02-2410 minFaith LabWere the Christmas stories meant to be history?For decades, scholars have claimed that ancient birth narratives were never meant to be taken as history. Then one scholar went and actually read them.New Testament scholar Caleb Friedeman tested that claim against the ancient biographers themselves, and what he found in their own writing doesn't fit the story we've been told.đ Members get the full unedited interview with Caleb, including Shelby's pushback on whether these stories are too beautiful to be real. faithlab.supercast.com
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2026-02-1826 min
The Stone Chapel PodcastJesus' Birth Stories with Caleb FriedemanFor decades historical Jesus scholars assumed the birth stories in the Gospels (Matthew 1 & 2 and Luke 1 & 2) were not historical accounts; but they were legends or myths. Â Case Closed. Â Not so fast. Caleb Friedeman is reopening the cold case and asking the right kinds of questions. Not just of the Gospels, but of other kinds of ancient biographies. The kinds you read in Suetonius, Philo, and Plutarch, just to name a few. Â Did they intend to write history? Or not? Â How can you tell? Â This is part one of a two-part conversation. Â Here is a link to the...
2026-02-1725 min
Small CatechismsResource Review - The Doctrine of Good Works: Reclaiming a Neglected Protestant Teaching (S3, E10)In this episode, Dr. Aaron Davis discusses Tom McCall, Caleb Friedeman, and Matt Friedman's 2023 book, The Doctrine of Good Works: Reclaiming a Neglected Protestant Teaching. He talks about the book's background and contents, its strengths and weaknesses, and reasons why I think it deserves a wide readership. Questions or comments about the episode? Send a message to aarondavis@nativityarden.org. Links Nativity's website - Link The Doctrine of Good Works (Baker Academic, 2023) - Link
2026-01-2835 min
Et al. by Baylor University PressCaleb FriedemanIn this episode, Anna Kate interviews Caleb Friedman about his new book, 'Gospel Birth Narratives and Historiography.' They discuss the skepticism surrounding the historical reliability of Gospel birth narratives, contrasting skepticism of intent with skepticism of truth. Caleb explores the historiographic elements present in ancient biographies, particularly through the works of Philo and Suetonius, and how these elements apply to the Gospel narratives of Matthew and Luke. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context and intent of these narratives, as well as the genealogies presented in the Gospels, which suggest a genuine historical lineage for...
2025-12-2432 min
More to the Story with Andy Miller IIIGospel Birth Narratives: History or Sentiment? with Dr. Caleb FriedemanIn this episode I talk with Dr. Caleb T. Friedeman about his groundbreaking new book, Gospel Birth Narratives and Historiography: Reopening a Closed Case (Baylor University Press). For centuries, scholars have debated whether the birth narratives of Jesus in Matthew and Luke were intended as history or legend. Many modern studies dismiss them as legendary embellishments.Dr. Friedeman challenges this skepticism by showing that, in ancient biographies, birth narratives were typically written with historiographic intent. His research demonstrates that the Gospel birth narratives fit this pattern, meaning they were meant to be understood historicallyânot as myth....
2025-12-181h 21
Biblical Time MachineBirth Stories in the Ancient WorldHow did ancient biographies narrate the births of their subjects? In this episode, Helen and Lloyd are joined in the Time Machine by Dr Caleb Friedeman, who has set out to explore how biographers described their subjectâs infancy. Contrary to modern readers, who often read birth account in ancient lives as works of myth and theology rather than history, Friedeman argues that ancient biographers described the births of their heroes with serious historiographic intent. As we approach Christmas, Helen and Lloyd ask Caleb what this might mean for how ancient readers viewed the stories of Jesusâ birth in Matt...
2025-12-0848 min
Life-Changing Discipleship with Matt FriedemanWhat About Those Birth Stories? W/ Caleb FriedemanCONNECT WITH MATTMatt's Twitter Matt's Substack Life-Changing Discipleship FB DISCIPLESHIP RESOURCESThe 5Q Method of Discipleship: 5 Questions That Will Change Your Life Life-Changing Bible Study: Practical Keys to a Deeper Understanding of the Word The Doctrine of Good Works: Reclaiming a Neglected Protestant Teaching The New Discipleship in the Home PARTNERSCheck out Wesley Biblical Seminary Providence Capital Management
2025-12-0531 min
Theology for the CuriousEp.149 - I Was Just Wondering? - Can God Really be Pleased with me if I Donât Believe?Click here to text us your thoughts and questions!Can God really be pleased with me even if I donât believe? If I live with good intentions, and perform good deeds, will it draw the favour of God to me? Does the Bible infer that oneâs behaviour can draw the attention of heaven? What about Cornelius in Acts 10? Wasnât he brought to Godâs attention through his good works? Is the goodness of God contingent on the level of acceptability he offers to individuals? How do we understand common grace in the broader context of the g...
2025-11-2653 min
The Wholehearted Households PodcastLeviticus: Laws for Loving God and Your NeighborWhat does Leviticus have to do with everyday family discipleship?In this weekâs episode of The Wholehearted Households Podcast, host Helen Lee introduces us to the book of Leviticus, reflecting on how rules and regulations can actually be tools for loving God and our neighbor.Our Bible spotlight focuses on two key verses repeated several times throughout Leviticus. We learn why these verses are significant to Godâs Law, how they relate to Godâs character, and what implications they have for the Israelite people.Then, our discipleship nugget highlights the law of lov...
2025-10-2710 min
ProveText1219. Holiness, Good Works, & the Gospels: An Interview with Dr. Caleb FriedemanIn this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb (  @tmichaelwhalcomb ) interviews Dr. Caleb Friedeman. They will talk about "Holiness, Good Works, the Gospels", and more. This is an interview you don't want to miss. Tune in!
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2024-07-1350 min
The Kingdom WayThe Doctrine of Good Works: Reclaiming a Neglected Doctrine - Interview with Caleb & Matt FriedemanWelcome to The Kingdom Way podcast! This podcast is a place where we have meaningful conversations about the Christian faith to better help us follow Jesus, the living and reigning King. In this week's episode, I talk with Caleb and Matt Friedeman about the doctrine of good works and the importance of having an allegiance to King Jesus that shows itself in obedience.
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2023-11-1450 minMore to the Story with Andy Miller IIIHoliness - A Panel Discussion with Bounds, Ayars, and FriedemanI am excited that my friends Chris Bounds, Matt Ayars, and Caleb Friedeman have published a new book called Holiness: A Biblical, Historical, Systematic Theology. This book was released this week and at WBS we hosted a conference centered around this important text. It describes holiness as the normative Christian experience that every person should seek. On todayâs podcast, I host a panel discussion with the three authors, and then I share Chris Boundsâ presentation, âReclaiming a Theology: The Life Experienced.â Youtube - https://youtu.be/qwA8xOfqxb0Audio - https://andymille...
2023-10-261h 32
Get Lost In Into A Sensational Full Audiobook During Your Workout.Holiness by Matt Ayars, Christopher T. Bounds, Caleb T. FriedemanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/234261to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Holiness
Author: Matt Ayars, Christopher T. Bounds, Caleb T. Friedeman
Narrator: Adam Verner
Format: mp3
Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 10-17-23
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Salvation Theory
Publisher's Summary:
The Christian life includes many demands, but perhaps none are as challenging or as misunderstood as the biblical command to "be holy" (Leviticus 11:44 and 1 Peter 1:16) or to "be perfect" (Matthew 5:48). How should we understand these charges? In this volume, three scholars from the Wesleyan tradition offer a collective treatment of the theme of holiness that includes: exegesis...
2023-10-171h 53More to the Story with Andy Miller IIIThe Doctrine of Good Works with Caleb FriedemanThere is a significant gap in current theological literature. Caleb Friedeman and his co-authors (McCall and Friedema) argue that by jettisoning a doctrine of good works, the contemporary church contradicts historical Protestantism and, more importantly, biblical teaching. This book surveys historical Protestant teaching to show the importance of the doctrine to our forebears, engages the scriptural testimony on the role of good works, formulates a theology of salvation and good works, and explores pastoral applications. I enjoyed this conversation with Caleb Friedeman.Youtube - https://youtu.be/crGuiJU-JfQAudio - https://andymilleriii...
2023-08-311h 05
Get Complete Audiobooks in High QualityThe Doctrine of Good Works: Reclaiming a Neglected Protestant Teaching - Matt Friedeman, Caleb T. Friedeman, Thomas H. MccallPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/659879 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Doctrine of Good Works: Reclaiming a Neglected Protestant Teaching
Author: Matt Friedeman, Caleb T. Friedeman, Thomas H. Mccall
Narrator: Kyle Tait
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 25 minutes
Release date: July 25, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary: In Titus, Paul says Christ redeemed a people 'zealous for good works.' Despite this declaration and others like it, the doctrine of good works has fallen on hard times in contemporary Protestant theology and practice. At best, it's...
2023-07-258h 25
Fuel Your Mind With The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About â So Immersive!The Doctrine of Good Works by Thomas H. McCall, Caleb T. Friedeman, Matt FriedemanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/234232to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Doctrine of Good Works
Author: Thomas H. McCall, Caleb T. Friedeman, Matt Friedeman
Narrator: Kyle Tait
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 07-25-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Salvation Theory
Publisher's Summary:
In this important work addressing a significant gap in current theological literature, the authors argue that by jettisoning a doctrine of good works, the contemporary church contradicts historical Protestantism and, more importantly, biblical teaching.
2023-07-258h 25
Exchanges: A Cambridge UP PodcastCaleb Friedeman, "The Revelation of the Messiah: The Christological Mystery of Luke 1-2 and Its Unveiling in Luke-Acts" (Cambridge UP, 2023)In the first two chapters of Lukeâs Gospel, characters acknowledge Jesus as Messiah, Son of God, and Lord. Such a high Christology, however, appears incongruous with the body of the Gospel where human characters seem ignorant of Jesusâ divinity, at least until his resurrection. Here to resolve a long-standing scholarly puzzle is Caleb Friedemanâweâll be talking about his recent monograph, The Revelation of the Messiah: The Christological Mystery of Luke 1-2 and Its Unveiling in Luke-Acts (Cambridge UP, 2023).Caleb Friedeman (PhD, Wheaton College) holds the David A. Case Chair of Theology and Ministry and is Associa...
2023-03-0726 min
New Books in Biblical StudiesCaleb Friedeman, "The Revelation of the Messiah: The Christological Mystery of Luke 1-2 and Its Unveiling in Luke-Acts" (Cambridge UP, 2023)In the first two chapters of Lukeâs Gospel, characters acknowledge Jesus as Messiah, Son of God, and Lord. Such a high Christology, however, appears incongruous with the body of the Gospel where human characters seem ignorant of Jesusâ divinity, at least until his resurrection. Here to resolve a long-standing scholarly puzzle is Caleb Friedemanâweâll be talking about his recent monograph, The Revelation of the Messiah: The Christological Mystery of Luke 1-2 and Its Unveiling in Luke-Acts (Cambridge UP, 2023).Caleb Friedeman (PhD, Wheaton College) holds the David A. Case Chair of Theology and Ministry and is Associa...
2023-03-0726 min
New Books in Christian StudiesCaleb Friedeman, "The Revelation of the Messiah: The Christological Mystery of Luke 1-2 and Its Unveiling in Luke-Acts" (Cambridge UP, 2023)In the first two chapters of Lukeâs Gospel, characters acknowledge Jesus as Messiah, Son of God, and Lord. Such a high Christology, however, appears incongruous with the body of the Gospel where human characters seem ignorant of Jesusâ divinity, at least until his resurrection. Here to resolve a long-standing scholarly puzzle is Caleb Friedemanâweâll be talking about his recent monograph, The Revelation of the Messiah: The Christological Mystery of Luke 1-2 and Its Unveiling in Luke-Acts (Cambridge UP, 2023).Caleb Friedeman (PhD, Wheaton College) holds the David A. Case Chair of Theology and Ministry and is Associa...
2023-03-0726 min
DaySpring Community ChurchWhat if I stumble (Jan. 01, 2023)From the DaySpring Community Church, Guest Pastor Caleb Friedeman preaches todayâs sermon.
2023-02-0732 minDaySpring Community ChurchThe joy of second fiddle (Dec. 20, 2020)From the DaySpring Community Church, guest pastor Caleb Friedeman preaches todayâs sermon.
2020-12-2031 minDaySpring Community ChurchLife in the spirit (May. 17, 2020)From the DaySpring Community Church, guest pastor Caleb Friedeman preaches todayâs sermon from Galatians 5, as part of the Counting up to Pentecost sermon series.
2020-05-1831 min
Life as Leadership: Where Leaders Gather to Grow TogetherDiscussion: Catalysts for Lasting ChangeJosh, Caleb, and Maria talk about Monday's interview with Cherie Lowe, "The Queen of Free." Their discussion includes how certain moments in life act as catalysts for long-lasting and life-defining change, what goes into making those catalytic changes, and how to face the difficulties in life that you may not want to face. They also discuss how to model actions as leaders (particularly celebrations) and, in a roundabout way, how leaders can help round each other out with their unique strengths, and more.Key Takeaways:- Make hard but necessary decisions sooner rather than later.- Embrace the reality of...
2019-07-2029 min