Alex Muir is a Departmental Lecturer in New Testament at Mansfield College, Oxford, specialising in the writings of Paul. PhD in New Testament from University of Edinburgh and an undergrad in classics and French from University of Oxford. He is the author of Paul and Seneca within the Ancient Consolation Tradition. He is also intersted in Pauline Literature; Consolation; Rhetoric; Emotions; Seneca; Ancient Philosophy and Ethics.

Andy Abernethy is Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College, where he also serves as Assistant Dean of Biblical and Theological Studies and Director of the MA in Biblical Exegesis. A specialist in Isaiah and the Old Testament prophets, Andy is the author of several acclaimed works, including Discovering Isaiah and The Book of Isaiah and God’s Kingdom. His research and teaching focus on helping others engage deeply with Scripture, uncovering its theological richness and relevance for today.

Beyond academia, Andy is passionate about equipping the church to rediscover the often-overlooked treasures of the Old Testament, bridging the gap between scholarly study and practical faith.

 Christian Canu Højgaard is a Lutheran minister and Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Fjellhaug International University College in Copenhagen. He holds a PhD in Old Testament from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he specialised in reading Leviticus as literature. Christian has published academic work in the field and is currently part of the translation committee for the new authorised Danish translation of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. 

Professor Emeritus of New Testament

Dr. Craig Blomberg joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 1986. He is Denver Seminary’s Professor Emeritus of New Testament.

Dr. Blomberg completed his PhD in New Testament, specializing in the parables and the writings of Luke-Acts, at Aberdeen University in Scotland. He received an MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a BA from Augustana College. Before joining the faculty of Denver Seminary, he taught at Palm Beach Atlantic College and was a research fellow in Cambridge, England with Tyndale House.

In addition to writing numerous articles in professional journals, multi-author works and dictionaries or encyclopedias, he has authored or edited over 30 books.

 Daniel K. Eng is Associate Professor of New Testament at Western Seminary. He earned his PhD from the University of Cambridge, focusing on eschatological approval in James. Daniel has taught biblical Greek and New Testament at multiple institutions and has published on various topics in biblical studies. Passionate about making Scripture accessible, he helps students engage deeply with the biblical text. 

 Denis Salgado is a research fellow at the Centre for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts and holds a PhD in New Testament and Christian Origins from the University of Edinburgh. His expertise lies in Greek lectionaries, textual criticism, and New Testament manuscripts, with a focus on how ancient reading traditions shaped biblical transmission. Denis has also studied theology at Berean Baptist Seminary (Brazil) and earned his Master of Divinity from Shepherds Theological Seminary (USA). Alongside his academic work, he serves as an elder and Bible teacher, bridging scholarly research with church ministry. 

 Diego Dy Carlos is a Research Professor in New Testament at Martin Bucer Seminary in Brazil. He holds a PhD from the London School of Theology, where he focused on Colossians and the relationship between blood and peace-making. His research was published in the prestigious Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament (WUNT) series with Mohr Siebeck. 

Ed Glenny is Professor of New Testament and Greek at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, with expertise in biblical Greek, the Septuagint (LXX), and textual criticism. He has published extensively on canon formation, translation techniques, and Greek exegesis and has contributed to numerous scholarly works on the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. His forthcoming commentary on 1 Peter, to be published by Lexham Press, reflects his deep engagement with Greek linguistics and biblical interpretation. 

Filip is the pastor of Redeemer Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Warsaw, Poland, and a New Testament scholar (DPhil, University of Oxford). He also holds an MPhil in New Testament from the University of Cambridge and an MDiv from Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary. Filip’s doctoral research focuses on Pauline studies—specifically blessing and curse language in Paul’s letters, examined in comparison and contrast to similar practices in the early Roman Empire. 

George H. Guthrie is a renowned New Testament scholar and Professor at Regent College, Vancouver. With over 30 years of teaching experience, he has authored numerous works, including acclaimed commentaries on Hebrews, James, 2 Corinthians, and Philippians. His expertise spans biblical interpretation, the use of the Old Testament in the New, and the Christology of Hebrews. Passionate about equipping believers to engage deeply with Scripture, Dr. Guthrie continues to inspire through his scholarship and dedication to the church and Christian discipleship. 

Ian Paul is a New Testament scholar with a PhD in New Testament studies. He has extensive experience in biblical languages, particularly Greek and Hebrew, which he uses to illuminate the texts of the New Testament. Ian is known for his work on the Book of Revelation, where he examines its historical and theological contexts. He is also an ordained Anglican minister and serves as the editor of Grove Books, a publishing company focused on accessible Christian literature. In addition to his academic work, Ian engages with contemporary issues related to faith and scripture through his blog, Psephizo, where he discusses the intersection of theology, culture, and biblical interpretation. 

James is a lecturer and researcher in biblical studies at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, where he teaches New Testament, Greek, and exegesis. He specialises in the Gospel of Luke and Acts, and has written numerous scholarly articles and book chapters on these texts. He is the author of Encountering Images of Spiritual Transformation: The Thoroughfare Motif within the Plot of Luke–Acts, and has recently focused on reading Luke’s Gospel in light of ancient Greek historians—especially Herodotus, a theme we explore in this episode. 

Josh Ip Cho-suen (PhD, Edinburgh) is Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Alliance Bible Seminary (Hong Kong). His research explores salvation for Jews and Gentiles in Paul, and he brings a strong biblical-languages emphasis to church and classroom ministry. 

Michael is a minister in the Church of England and a biblical scholar specialising in the transmission of the New Testament. He holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Cambridge and currently serves as a senior researcher at the University of Innsbruck. His has worked on early Christian manuscripts—especially the earliest complete Bibles—and how they shaped the development and use of the New Testament canon. He has published several articles on textual criticism.

Murray is a lecturer in Biblical Theology and Exegesis at Christ College, the seminary of the Presbyterian Church of Australia in Sydney. He serves as an elder at Hornsby Presbyterian Church and has published widely in New Testament studies, with research focusing on Jesus, the Gospels, and biblical eschatology. Murray holds a PhD in New Testament with specialisation in the Gospels. 

Nick Moore is the Warden of Cranmer Hall, Durham, where he oversees formation, worship, and ministerial training. A New Testament scholar with a DPhil from the University of Oxford, Nick has taught New Testament and Greek and is passionate about conveying the richness of biblical tradition. His research on Hebrews and his recent book, Open Sanctuary, delve into the theme of the heavenly temple and Jesus’ priestly role. 

Nicolai is a lecturer in New Testament at Fjellhaug International University College in Copenhagen, specialising in Pauline studies and the Greek text. His research focuses on how the linguistic and literary features of the Greek New Testament shape theological meaning, particularly in Paul’s letters. He is the author of Sinners, Works of Law, and Transgression in Galatians 2:14b–21, a detailed study exploring Paul’s argument structure, key terminology, and the logic of justification within this central passage. Nicolai regularly teaches Greek exegesis and biblical interpretation, helping students engage Scripture with clarity, depth, and confidence in the original language. 

 Paul Foster is Professor of New Testament Language, Literature & Theology at the University of Edinburgh. A leading scholar in early Christian literature, he has published widely on the Gospels, textual criticism, the Apostolic Fathers, and Pauline letters. He is the author of a major commentary on Colossians in the Black’s New Testament Commentary series and has a forthcoming book on the Apostolic Fathers. 

Paul Wilson is a PhD candidate in New Testament at the University of Edinburgh and an Associate Lecturer at the Scottish Baptist College. His academic research focuses on the Book of Acts, with particular interest in how migration, mobility, and social identity shape the narrative and theology of early Christianity. Paul also coordinates refugee and asylum seeker outreach at Parkhead Nazarene Church in the east end of Glasgow. Before this, he studied in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and worked for a Greek NGO in Athens. He also holds a Master’s in Biblical Studies from the University of Edinburgh. 

Paulus is a scholar and educator specialising in John’s Gospel. He holds a PhD and an MLitt from the University of St Andrews and teaches biblical languages and theology at Windesheim University in Zwolle and the Dutch Baptist Seminary. His research explores themes of new creation and restoration in Scripture. 

Robert Lane is a former missionary who has worked in Chad, Uganda, and South Sudan. His focus has been on training people for missionary work and equipping them to learn new languages. Robert holds several degrees: a BAS in Linguistics and Christian Ministry from Dallas Baptist University, an MSc in Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh, and an MA in Intercultural Studies from Southeastern Theological Seminary.

He is currently a PhD candidate in New Testament and Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh, where his research focuses on the use of metaphors in the Gospel of Matthew. Before beginning his doctoral studies, Robert served as Missionary in Residence at Union University, where he taught courses in New Testament and Missions.

Seth D. Postell (PhD, Gateway Seminary) is a Hebrew Bible scholar and the academic dean of Israel College of the Bible in Netanya, Israel. He is the author of Reading Moses, Seeing Jesus, Adam as Israel, and With All Your Mind and Heart: Daily Devotions on the Wonderful Word of God, Volume 1. He has contributed essays to several academic volumes and translated the book of Genesis for the Tree of Life version of the Bible.

Steve Walton is Senior Research Fellow in New Testament at Trinity College, Bristol, and formerly Professor of New Testament at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. An ordained Anglican minister, he has wide-ranging interests in New Testament studies and has published extensively on Paul, the Gospels, Acts, and textual criticism. He is currently writing a three-volume commentary on Acts for the Word Biblical Commentary series, with the first volume on Acts 1–9 published in 2024. Steve also runs the blog Acts and More, where he writes on New Testament scholarship.

Tim Murray is a pastor-scholar with a PhD in New Testament studies. Based in the UK, Tim combines pastoral ministry with academic work, bringing a unique perspective to the study of scripture. He is passionate about the role of biblical languages in deepening faith and bridging the gap between church and academia. 

Tyler Hoagland is an independent scholar who holds a PhD in New Testament from the University of St Andrews. He also holds an MLitt from St Andrews and an M.Th. from Duke University. He completed his M.Div. at Beeson Divinity School and earned a B.A. in Biblical Languages from Eastern University. His doctoral research focuses on the meaning and usage of the “Kingdom of God” in early Christianity, examining select canonical and non-canonical texts written before 150 CE. 

Zac McNeal is a PhD candidate in New Testament and Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh. He previously studied at Duke University and Lancaster Bible College. Zac has a deep passion for Scripture, biblical languages, and uncovering the cultural and theological contexts of the early church. He is also a husband and father of two, committed to sharing his love for Christ and the Bible through thoughtful study and teaching.