The Bible and Beyond

Publicly listed emails

earlychristiantextsweb@gmail.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Who Helped Make the Bible? Candida Moss on Christianity's Overlooked Enslaved Workers

October 07, 2026

An Interview with Dr. Candida Moss Who helped make the Bible we read today? Professor Candida Moss brings overlooked enslaved workers into view, from the secretaries behind Paul's letters to the copyists and readers who preserved and interpreted Christian texts. Discussing her book, God's Ghostwriters, she explores how slavery shaped early Christianity, including stories about Jesus, martyrdom, and hell. This compelling conversation invites us to read familiar texts differently and give credi...

Beyond "Gnosticism": Michael Williams on Reading Nag Hammadi Anew

September 02, 2026

The category of "Gnosticism" has shaped how generations of scholars have understood a remarkably diverse collection of ancient writings. Michael A. Williams, author of the influential Rethinking Gnosticism, joins Shirley Paulson to trace the history of that category, reconsider assumptions about the Nag Hammadi writings, and explore what emerges when we read the texts individually. Their conversation offers a more nuanced picture of ancient readers, diverse interpretations, and the surprising...

Jesus the Healer, Jesus the Magos? Rethinking Magic and Religion in Antiquity

August 05, 2026

An Interview with Dr. David Franfurter  What did people in the ancient world mean by "magic"? And why might some have viewed Jesus as a magos—a healer who used sacred words, gestures, and ritual power? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. David Frankfurter helps us move beyond modern assumptions about magic and religion. Together we explore healing, exorcism, sacred names, vowel incantations, and the ways ordinary people sought help, hope, and power in the world of early Christianity.  Dr....

Theology for the People · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with The Bible and Beyond?

The Bible and Beyond is hosted by Shirley Paulson. Its publicly listed email is earlychristiantextsweb@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Bible and Beyond?

The publicly listed email for The Bible and Beyond: earlychristiantextsweb@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Bible and Beyond have?

Podseeker estimates The Bible and Beyond reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Bible and Beyond?

The Bible and Beyond typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: PhD-level scholars (often university faculty) specializing in New Testament, theology, early Christianity, patristics, reception history, or related fields (e.g., gnostic/extra-canonical texts, ancient Mediterranean religions). Common among recent guests: published monographs or edited volumes with academic presses; peer-reviewed journal publications; conference/past society involvement (e.g., academic organizations). Recent guests include Dr. Karen Winell, Dr. M. David Litwa, and Dr. Benjamin DeVos.

How hard is it to get booked on The Bible and Beyond?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Bible and Beyond cover?

Recent episodes cover Early Christianity, Theology, Biblical Studies, Gnosticism, and Christianity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.