The Biblical Roots Podcast
This is a Bible-based, Christ-focused theology and apologetics podcast hosted by Professor R. L. Solberg. We talk theology and apologetics, test the claims of questionable teachers, and offer a range of Bible teachings, including verse-by-verse Bible studies.
The Biblical Roots Ministries is all about helping believers stay grounded in the truth of Scripture. Founded by Professor R. L. Solberg, our Christ-centered ministry is dedicated to creating faithful, Bible-based content that deepens your understanding of God’s Word and equips you to discern false teachings. We do this in two ways:
1. Dismantling false teachings – We take a systematic approach to breaking down ideas that challenge the sufficiency of Christ (2 Cor. 10:5), clearing away myths and misconceptions so believers can stand firm in the truth.
2. Building biblical literacy – Through Bible studies and teachings on biblical theology, interpretation (hermeneutics), and Bible history, we help believers dive deeper into Scripture and better understand it in its proper context.
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Episodes
130 episodes
Dr. Solberg Interview by Dr. Douglas Hamp
Are Christians still under God’s law… or has something changed?A Livestream from Douglas Hamp MinistriesIn this conversation, Dr. Robert L. Solberg and Dr. Douglas Hamp tackle one of the most debated questions in the Church today...
Debate on Matt 5:17–20 — Prof. R. L. Solberg vs. Pastor Matthew Janzen
Enjoy this orderly yet passionate debate on the resolution: "Does Matthew 5:17-20 Teach that Christians Ought to Obey the Law of Moses?"Pastor Matthew Janzen argues in the affirmative, and Prof. R. L. Solberg argues in the negative. Bot...
Will There Be a Third Temple?
In this episode, we take a step back from typical prophetic speculations and eschatological positions and ask a deeper question: Does a third temple fit the theology of the New Testament? Our journey begins by entering the first-century...
Messianic Judaism? Hebrew Roots? Torah Keepers? What do these groups believe?
Are Messianic Judaism and Hebrew Roots the same thing? What about Torah-observant Christians, Torah-keeping believers, or the broader “Hebraic Roots” movement?In this video, we carefully compare Messianic Judaism and Hebrew Roots, while...
First Fruits of Zion: A Biblical Examination
First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ) is often described as a ministry that helps Christians reconnect with the Jewish roots of their faith—but are their teachings biblically sound? In this new video, we carefully examine their theology, focusing on the ...
Understanding Hebrew Roots: 5 Steps from Curiosity to Captivity
What begins as a sincere desire to understand the Jewish roots of the Christian faith can, in some cases, drift into something far more complicated. In this video, we explore the progression many believers experience as curiosity about the Tora...
Holding Fast to an Unshakeable Hope: Hebrews 12 (Part 17)
In Part 17 of our verse-by-verse study through Hebrews, the author turns from warning to encouragement. After some of the most sobering passages in the letter, he reminds his readers of the hope they confessed, the suffering they endured, and t...
Christmas Live (Part 4): The Celebration of Christmas
Recorded Dec 20, 2025 - Enjoy the final episode in our teaching series, "The Biblical Roots of Christmas." This week, we turn to the celebration of Christmas itself—asking not only what we celebrate, but why. We’ll explore how the fulfillment f...
Christmas Live (Part 3): The Fulfillment of Christmas
Recorded Dec 13, 2025 - Enjoy episode 3 of our 4-week teaching series, The Biblical Roots of Christmas. This week, we turn from promise to fulfillment, exploring how the hopes of Israel find their “Yes” in Jesus Christ. We’ll examine how the bi...
Christmas Live (Part 2): The Promises of Christmas
Recorded Dec 6, 2025. The 2nd episode of our 4-week teaching series, "The Biblical Roots of Christmas." This week, we turn to the great storyline of Scripture to examine the promises and prophecies that set the stage for the birth of Christ. Fr...
Christmas Live (Part 1): The Need for Christmas
(Recorded Nov 29, 2025) This is the first episode of our 4-week teaching series, "The Biblical Roots of Christmas." In this session, we explore why Christmas was needed in the first place and begin uncovering the deep biblical foundations of th...
Disproving Hebrew Roots: A Study of Colossians 2:16-17
In this Bible study, we take a close look at Colossians 2:16–17—one of the most misunderstood passages among Hebrew Roots teachers. Paul’s words about festivals, new moons, Sabbaths, and the “shadow vs. substance” point us straight to the suffi...
The Hall of Faith: Hebrews 11 (Part 16)
In Part 16 of our verse-by-verse Hebrews study, we step into the “Hall of Faith” in Hebrews 11. The writer has just warned his readers not to drift, harden, fall away, or shrink back — now he shows them what persevering faith looks like. We’ll ...
4 Hebrew Roots Myths Debunked: Biblical Truth vs. Torahism
There are just some common, persistent Hebrew Roots claims—I would even call them “biblical myths,” because they’re so clearly untrue, yet they’re continually repeated and still believed. In this video, we explore and debunk four such claims ma...
God's Grand Story (Part 4 of 4): Living the Story
In part 4 of this compelling series from Biblical Roots Ministries, we ask the big question: What does all this amazing history and theology mean for us today? Why does it matter? Discover how God's grand story connects directly to your life an...
God's Grand Story (Part 3 of 4): Fulfillment to Ascension
In part 3 of this compelling series from Biblical Roots Ministries, we step into the New Testament and the New Covenant and examine the many incredible ways that Jesus fulfills all that had been whispered, prophesied, and promised about him in ...
God's Grand Story (Part 2 of 4) Law, Kingdom, Prophets
God's Grand Story: Two Testaments, One Gospel is a teaching of The Biblical Roots Ministries, where we take a journey through the entire Bible, tracing the crimson thread of the Gospel...
God's Grand Story (Part 1 of 4): From Creation to Promise
God's Grand Story: Two Testaments, One Gospel is a teaching of The Biblical Roots Ministries where we take a journey through the entire Bible, tracing the crimson thread of the Gospel ...
Hummingbird Debate Review: Exposing Melissa Smith's Theology
I've had a chance to reflect on my recent debate with Melissa Smith, who goes by “God’s Little Hummingbird.” I suppose it was successful in the sense that I was able to get Melissa to admit publicly some of her more extreme beliefs about the Bi...
The Hummingbird Debate (Part 2)
Professor R. L. Solberg participated in a livestreamed debate with Torah teacher Melissa Schilling Smith (aka God's Little Hummingbird) on How the Sinai Law Applies to Followers of Jesus. The discussion was moderated by Melissa's frien...
The Hummingbird Debate (Part 1)
Professor R. L. Solberg participated in a livestreamed debate with Torah teacher Melissa Schilling Smith (aka God's Little Hummingbird) on How the Sinai Law Applies to Followers of Jesus. The discussion was moderated by Melissa's frien...
Testing God's Little Hummingbird: A Biblical Response
In this episode, we respond to the bold claims made by Melissa Schilling Smith—aka “God’s Little Hummingbird”—about mainstream Christianity and biblical theology. Melissa accuses respected teachers of being false prophets and insists that Torah...
The Full Assurance of Faith: Hebrews 10:19-39 (Part 15)
The last half of Hebrews 10 contains a bold and timely message: because of Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice, believers now have full, confident access to God!This is a major turning point in the letter. After 9.5 chapters of deep theolog...
Exposing the New Thought Movement: An Interview With Melissa Dougherty
Meet Melissa Dougherty. Join us as she discusses her journey from New Thought beliefs to a deeper understanding of Biblical Christianity. She explores the differences between New Thought and New Age, the identity of Jesus, and the implications ...
Biblical Law: What Applies to Christians Today?
Are Christians still under the Law of Moses? Should followers of Jesus today keep Torah commandments like the Sabbath, dietary restrictions, or temple sacrifices? In this episode, we take a clear and careful look at what the Bible teaches about...