Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, Ronn and Mike explore the concluding chapter of the Gospel of John, focusing on the significance of John 21, the resurrection appearances of Jesus, and Peter's restoration. They discuss the implications of Jesus' questions to Peter about love and the theological insights that arise from these interactions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the text within its historical and cultural context. They also delve into the themes of the expansion of the family of God, the significance of suffering in following Jesus, and the identity of the beloved disciple. Finally, they explore the themes of the divine counsel in John's writing, emphasizing the return of Yahweh, the formation of a new family that transcends ethnic boundaries, and the nature of true belief as covenant loyalty. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding these themes in the context of the New Testament and their implications for faith today.
See Details of the DCW Conference: brushfire.com/heiserfoundation/dcw26/631039
Israel Archaeology Study Tour: https://enmi.life/enmi-archeological-tour/
Or contact Dr. Ronn: ronnjohnson7@gmail.com
If you have any questions to Ronn and Mike, feel free to send them to:
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Thanks again to Zac Davis for the music. Check out his music at the link below:
open.spotify.com/artist/0zAyO50ILQOQ0nj9IR23mF
Please consider supporting the Michael S. Heiser Foundation so projects such as the DCW Podcast will grow and expand as we carry on Dr. Heiser’s legacy.
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In this episode, Ronn and Mike explore the concluding chapter of the Gospel of John, focusing on the significance of John 21, the resurrection appearances of Jesus, and Peter's restoration. They discuss the implications of Jesus' questions to Peter about love and the theological insights that arise from these interactions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the text within its historical and cultural context. They also delve into the themes of the expansion of the family of God, the significance of suffering in following Jesus, and the identity of the beloved disciple. Finally, they explore the themes of the divine counsel in John's writing, emphasizing the return of Yahweh, the formation of a new family that transcends ethnic boundaries, and the nature of true belief as covenant loyalty. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding these themes in the context of the New Testament and their implications for faith today.
See Details of the DCW Conference: brushfire.com/heiserfoundation/dcw26/631039
Israel Archaeology Study Tour: https://enmi.life/enmi-archeological-tour/
Or contact Dr. Ronn: ronnjohnson7@gmail.com
If you have any questions to Ronn and Mike, feel free to send them to:
questions.dcwp@gmail.com
If you have any suggestions to Mel and Rich, you can send them to:
mel.divcw@gmail.com
miqlatrich@gmail.com
Thanks again to Zac Davis for the music. Check out his music at the link below:
open.spotify.com/artist/0zAyO50ILQOQ0nj9IR23mF
Please consider supporting the Michael S. Heiser Foundation so projects such as the DCW Podcast will grow and expand as we carry on Dr. Heiser’s legacy.
michaelsheiserfoundation.org/donate
#mshfoundation #dcwpodcast #DCWP










