Who was Jesus? And why does he still provoke such strong reactions today?In this episode Australian theologian Mike Bird joins us to explore the historical Jesus, the kingdom of God, and why every generation finds itself returning to the person of Christ. Drawing on his book Whispers of Revolution, Mike explains why understanding Jesus means understanding the whole story of Scripture—and why theology, history and biblical studies belong together._📚About Our GuestMichael F. Bird is a British-Australian New Testament scholar, theologian and Anglican priest. He is the author of a number of books, and the podcast host of History's Last Stand and co-host on the Ask NT Wright Anything Podcast. Explore MoreDiscover more books and resources from Inter-Varsity Press:👉 https://ivpbooks.com__This is an Inter-Varsity Press podcast featuring IVP authors exploring themes within and beyond Nicene Creed by connecting Scripture, theology, and the Christian life today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Released on 15 Sep 2026