Episode 21: Decoding the Dead Sea Scrolls with Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dr. Joe Uziel

In this episode of Unscrolled, the “Street Preachers” join guest host Tracy Thomas at Museum of the Bible's World Stage Theater for a raw and powerful discussion about revival, obedience, and what it means to live out Scripture in a generation hungry for truth. Through personal testimony and bold faith, they reveal how real transformation begins with surrender, prayer, and the power of the Bible.Guest bio: Tim Timberlake serves as the Senior Pastor of Celebration Church, in Jacksonville, FL. Philip Anthony Mitchell, is a native of Queens, NY. He is the founder and lead pastor of 2819 CHURCH, a lively Christ-centered movement based in Atlanta, GA, and the founder of the 2819 INSTITUTE. Show Notes:  streetpreachers.tv/podcast philipanthonymitchell.com timtimberlake.tv   Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible 

Dr. Joe Uziel, head of the Israel Antiquities Authority’s Dead Sea Scrolls Unit, takes us inside the discovery and preservation of one of archaeology’s most significant discoveries. He explains how modern archaeology works in Israel, how AI-driven analysis is transforming scroll research, and what scholars continue to debate about the ancient Qumran community. Plus, we’ll get an exclusive glimpse into key artifacts featured in Museum of the Bible's Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition.Guest bio: Joe Uziel, PhD, is the head of the Dead Sea Scrolls Unit at the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).  Show Notes:  www.iaa.org.il/en/ https://antiquities.academia.edu/JoeUziel MOTB Press Release - The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition with the Oldest Biblical Texts Arrives at Museum of the Bible in November 2025” RunningSubway.com  Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible

Wycliffe Bible Translators started with the idea that everyone should be able to read the Bible in their heart language. In this episode of Unscrolled, host Matthias Walther talks with Wycliffe's CEO Dr. John Chesnut, and his wife, Spiritual Development Officer, Kelly Chesnut, about the stories of how the Bible has transformed hearts and communities.   Guest bio: Dr. John Chesnut is the president and CEO of Wycliffe Bible Translators, and Kelly Chesnut serves as Spiritual Development Officer.  Show Notes:  wycliffe.org illuminations.bible museumofthebible.org/floor-4-the-history-of-the-bible  Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible 

David Green, founder of Hobby Lobby, started with a $600 loan and grew Hobby Lobby into more than 1,000 stores, generating billions in revenue. But his proudest achievement isn’t business success; it’s a family of 50+ people across four generations united by a shared mission of faith and generosity.     In this episode of Unscrolled, host Matthias Walther sits down with David Green and Bill High, his family’s legacy advisor and CEO of Legacy Stone. Together, they explore how the Green family built their “family constitution,” why they give away 50% of Hobby Lobby’s profits, and how they are shaping a multi-generational impact through intentional planning and biblical principles. David Green, Founder & CEO of Hobby Lobby; Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone hobbylobby.com legacystone.com Book: “The Legacy Life: Leading Your Family to Make a Difference for Eternity”   Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible 

Few people navigate the intersection of evil, faith, and human nature like Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti. As a Catholic priest, psychologist, and chaplain to the Washington Nationals, Monsignor Rossetti brings rare insight into one of Scripture's most profound truths: the ongoing battle between light and darkness. In this episode of Unscrolled, Monsignor Rossetti joins host Matthias Walther for a thoughtful exploration of spiritual warfare and its effect on the human heart. Together, they examine what it means to face this unseen conflict with courage, and how to maintain hope in its midst. Msgr. Stephen Rossetti’s website - https://www.catholicexorcism.org Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible 

Dr. Jennifer Holloran, CEO of the American Bible Society, joins host Matthias Walther on Unscrolled to share her unexpected journey from Wycliffe typist to leading a more than 200-year-old institution founded by figures like Elias Boudinot and John Jay. She explains how the society has grown from distributing Bibles to soldiers as early as 1817 to pioneering new ways of helping people engage deeply with Scripture today.  Guest Bio: Dr. Jennifer Holloran serves as President and Chief Executive Officer at the American Bible Society.  https://www.americanbible.org/ americanbible.org/news/state-of-the-bible/  Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible  

Jonathan Isaac grew up in the Bronx. He went to church often, but it wasn’t until he started his career as an NBA player for the Orlando Magic that, through a chance encounter, he was encouraged to dig deeper into his Christian faith. In this episode of Unscrolled, Jonathan shares with host and Museum of the Bible CMO Matthias Walther, his journey of faith and the strategic decisions he made in 2020 that helped shape his future.   Guest bio: Jonathan Isaac, forward for NBA’s Orlando Magic. Founder of the sports brand Unitus.  Show Notes:  weareunitus.com Social Media X: @JJudahIsaac Instagram: @jonisaac_01  Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible 

What does it take to hand-copy the Torah, letter by letter? And why does this ancient craft remain vital in our age of AI and digital texts? Join us as Rabbi Moshe Englander, Hebrew Bible (Torah) Scribe at Museum of the Bible and longtime Jewish educator, and host Matthias Walther explore the meticulous art, sacred meaning, and enduring legacy of Torah scribes. Guest bio: Rabbi Moshe Englander is the Hebrew Bible (Torah) scribe at Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.   Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible 

How can geography guide us through the Bible? Dr. Cyndi Parker, director at Resurrection Philadelphia, offers a unique perspective shaped by years of living in Jerusalem and leading immersive educational trips to Israel.Cyndi Parker holds a Ph.D. in Theological and Religious Studies from the University of Gloucestershire and teaches in churches and universities around the world. She is the creator of Narrative of Place, the host of the Context Matters podcast, and the Director of Education and Conversation at Resurrection Philadelphia. At the core of many of her projects is the desire to help people learn to read the Land of the Bible. Cyndi lived in Jerusalem for five years, and she continues to develop innovative educational trips to Israel, seeking to inspire students of all ages through experiential education. Her research interests include biblical views of Place, Biblical History and Geography, and the correlation between Theology and Ecology. Dr. Parker’s Website: https://www.narrativeofplace.com/new-page-2 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndi-parker-ph-d-2372b573/ Podcast: Context Matters Author of Books: https://www.narrativeofplace.com/books Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels Women of the Bible: Old Testament Bible Study Women of the Bible: New Testament Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: ⁠@museumofBible⁠  X: ⁠@museumofBible⁠  Facebook: ⁠museumofBible⁠  Linkedin: ⁠museumofBible⁠  YouTube: ⁠@museumoftheBible⁠ 

C. S. Lewis is a literary legend whose influence has spanned decades with his powerful and enchanting stories. Lewis’s books continue to tell stories of Jesus’s teachings and sacrifices through symbolism that makes them easier to understand and appreciated by all.  In this episode of Unscrolled, host Matthias Walther talks with Museum of the Bible’s curator of early modern Bibles and religious culture, Wesley Viner, who is the lead curator of our current C. S. Lewis and the Myth That Became Fact exhibit on the Impact of the Bible floor. Join us as Matthias and Wesley talk about Lewis’s journey to faith and why his works still stand the test of time almost 75 years later.   Guest bio:  Wesley Viner, Early Modern Bibles and Religious Culture Curator at Museum of the Bible Myth that Became Fact - https://www.museumoftheBible.org/exhibits/cs-lewisThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - https://www.museumofthebible.org/events/lww-onstageLewis & Tolkien - https://www.museumofthebible.org/events/lewis-and-tolkienStay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  Linkedin: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible