Truth & tradition

Truth & tradition

Truth and Tradition is a thought-provoking podcast featuring in-depth dialogues with scholars, spiritual leaders, and experts across various disciplines. Through engaging discussions on religion, science, and philosophy, I explore the complexities of the human experience and the diverse ways in which individuals seek meaning in the world. I’m Jackson Atwell, an agnostic with a background as a former Evangelical Christian. My mission is to uncover solutions to life’s most profound questions while fostering a deeper understanding of different religions, cultures, and perspectives.

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July 1, 2025 73 mins

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Who really wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sidnie White Crawford, one of the world’s leading experts on the Dead Sea Scrolls, to explore the mysterious Jewish group behind them — likely the Essenes. We talk about who they were, what they believed, and how their practices may have shaped the world of John the Baptist,...

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In this exclusive interview, Zina — standout guest from Jubilee’s “Jordan Peterson vs. 20 Atheists” Video — shares what it was really like to speak with Jordan Peterson on camera. Zina reveals how she prepared in just 4 days, her thoughts on Peterson’s theology, and the behind-the-scenes experience of being part of Jubilee's controversial panel. We also explore deeper topics like...

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Did Archaeologists just uncover the childhood HOME of Peter and Andrew? 

SHOW NOTES In this second episode exploring the mystery of Biblical Bethsaida, I sit down with Dr. Steven Notley and Dr. Mordechai Aviam—the lead excavators of El-Araj, a promising candidate for the lost fishing village that was home to Peter, Andrew, and Philip!

Church tradition claims a Byzantine church was built over the apostles' family home. Now, both the...

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SHOW NOTES In this fascinating interview, I sit down with Dr. Rami Arav, the lead archaeologist at Et-Tell, to discuss one of the most debated sites in Bible Archaeology: BETHSAIDA. Bethsaida is famous as the hometown of up to five of the twelve apostles — including Peter, Andrew, and Philip. Yet, controversy surrounds its location. Is Bethsaida in Galilee, as the Gospel of John suggests? Or in the Gaulanitis, where Archaeology sit...

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👇 Comment Bellow! Do you think El-Araj is the real Bethsaida??? 💬

 

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@CapturingChristianity released a video claiming that a newly uncovered Greek inscription at El-Araj confirms the biblical village of Bethsaida. But is that what the evidence actually says? 🤔

📣 Stay tuned for my exclusive follow-up interview with Dr. Rami Arav, the lead archaeologist at El-Araj. We’ll go deeper into the findings, the site’s hi...

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👉 What do you think? Is there other propaganda in the BIBLE? Drop your thoughts in the comments!!

 

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In this episode, I sit down with Dead Sea Scrolls scholar Dr. Kipp Davis to uncover the political propaganda woven into biblical narratives. We explore striking parallels between Genesis 38 and the Succession Narrative in 2 Samuel & 1 Kings, suggesti...

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In this episode, we explore Genesis 38 – the intriguing story of Judah and Tamar. While many view this as a simple bible story, we explore the possibility that it was political propaganda used to legitimize King Solomon's rule. Despite having older brothers, Solomon became king, and this narrative may have been crafted to support his legitimacy.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dive even deeper with Dead Sea Scrolls Scholar,  @Dr...

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In this episode, I’m speaking with BAYEM, a Musician, Songwriter, and Deep thinker. Our conversation explores the mystery of music and how it challenges the view of materialism. Additionally, we discuss Spirituality and wisdom for your daily life. 

 

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WRECK- Official music video from BAYEM- available everywhere now.

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Performed by BAYEM Written by BAYEM & Owen Thomas

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In this episode, I’m speaking with Jonathan Greenfield, host of the YouTube channel Wonton Disciple. This episode explores Gnosticism, an early church heresy, and how it is affecting the current, Christian church.

Instagram: @Truth_Tradition24

YouTube:  @Truth_Tradition24 

Jonathan's Channel: @WontonDisciple

 

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January 7, 2025 1 min

Welcome to Truth and Tradition, a thought-provoking podcast featuring in-depth dialogues with scholars and spiritual leaders across various disciplines. 

I’m Jackson Atwell, an agnostic with a background as a former Evangelical Christian. My mission is to uncover solutions to life's most profound questions while fostering a deeper understanding of different religions, cultures, and perspectives.

Join me on this Journey!

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