Ask A Scholar

Welcome to AWKNG’s Ask A Scholar Podcast, where your Questions about the Bible get answered by a biblical scholar. Join us each month as we delve into a book (or books) of the Bible through our complimentary FREE Reading Plans. While we read together, we invite you to engage in the conversation by sending in any questions you may have for us to answer. Visit www.awkng.com to enroll in this month’s FREE reading plan and to share any questions that arise during your readings. You ask, and we provide answers! Let’s embark on a journey through the Bible together, exploring the text, and not being fearful to ask questions along the way!

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Episodes

6 hours ago

In this episode, we will discuss the books of Luke and Acts with questions centered around if Luke was a historian, why he had more of a focus on women, and Pentecost. Join Mike and Karla as they converse with Dr. Aida B. Spencer to get your questions answered!
 
To check out Dr. Aida B. Spencer’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
 
Website:
https://www.gordonconwell.edu/faculty/senior/aida-spencer/
 
Blog:
https://aandwspencer.blogspot.com/
 
Book:
Beyond the Curse- https://amzn.to/3KvHY9m

Monday Nov 17, 2025

In this episode, we will discuss the book of Matthew with questions centered on the Transfiguration, Salvation, and the Great Commission. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. David Capes to get your questions answered!
 
To check out Dr. David Capes' resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
 
Website/ Podcasts:
https://davidbcapes.com/
 
Courses:
https://catalog.awkngschooloftheology.com/courses/the-divine-christ/
The Book of Matthew (coming to AWKNG in early 2026)
 
Books:
https://amzn.to/3Xasb2c
https://amzn.to/4qHG2uw

Monday Nov 03, 2025

In this episode, we will discuss the book of Matthew with questions centered around the genealogy of Christ, the sermon on the mount, the gifts of the magi, and the Kingdom of Heaven. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. David Capes to get your questions answered!
 
To check out Dr. David Capes' resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
 
Website/ Podcasts:
https://davidbcapes.com/
 
Courses:
https://catalog.awkngschooloftheology.com/courses/the-divine-christ/
A Course on the Book of Matthew (coming to AWKNG in early 2026)
 
Books:
https://amzn.to/3Xasb2c
https://amzn.to/4qHG2uw

Tuesday Oct 21, 2025

In this episode, we will discuss the books of 1-2 Chronicles with questions centered around God’s wrath toward Uzzah, Manasseh’s story, and the book’s focus on David preparing for temple construction. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Carol Kaminski to get your questions answered!
 
To check out Dr. Carol Kaminksi’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
 
Website: https://www.carolmkaminski.com/
Book: https://amzn.to/4mKnF4N
Commentary: https://amzn.to/3VS3Ttm

Monday Oct 06, 2025

In this episode, we will discuss the books of 1-2 Chronicles with questions centered around the genealogies, the prayer of Jabez, and overall themes to keep in mind when reading these books. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Carol Kaminski to get your questions answered!
 
To check out Dr. Carol Kaminksi’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
 
Website: https://www.carolmkaminski.com/
Book: https://amzn.to/4mKnF4N
Commentary: https://amzn.to/3VS3Ttm
 
 

Monday Sep 15, 2025

In this episode, we will discuss the book of Daniel with questions on the correlations between the books of Daniel and Revelation, the fiery furnace, and mysterious figures seen throughout the book. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Quonekuia Day to get your questions answered!
 
To check out Dr. Quonekuia Day’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
 
Website: https://prayforasistah.com/
 

Tuesday Sep 02, 2025

In this episode, we will discuss the book of Daniel with questions centered around the authorship and division of the book, vegetarianism, and possible ties that Daniel may have had to Joseph. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Quonekuia Day to get your questions answered!
 
To check out Dr. Quonekuia Day’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
Website: https://prayforasistah.com/
 

Monday Aug 18, 2025

In this episode, we will discuss the book of Ecclesiastes with questions centered on Questions on Ecclesiastes chapters 5, 6, 9, and 12. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with James-Michael Smith to get your questions answered!
 
To check out James-Michael Smith’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
 
Website: https://www.discipledojo.org/aboutjm
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscipleDojo

Monday Aug 18, 2025

In this episode, we will discuss the book of Ecclesiastes with questions centered on the book's authorship, pessimistic tones found throughout the book, and the well-recited Ecc 4:12. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with James-Michael Smith to get your questions answered!
 
To check out James-Michael Smith’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
 
Website: https://www.discipledojo.org/aboutjm
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscipleDojo

Monday Jul 21, 2025

In this episode, we will discuss the book of Ruth, focusing on questions centered on how Ruth relates to Job, the significance of Elimelek, and why Ruth uncovered Boaz’s feet. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Beth Stovell to get your questions answered!
 
To check out Dr. Stovell’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit:
 
Podcast:https://bridgingtheology.com/
Book: https://amzn.to/3XNrXPn

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