This episode of You Can Handle the Truth! features Shane Rosenthal, host of The Humble Skeptic, who reveals why Joanna—the overlooked woman in Luke’s Gospel—might have been the key eyewitness for Luke’s entire account.

We unpack archeological evidence, literary structures in Luke 24, and Joanna’s noble status as the granddaughter of Theophilus, the high priest. Shane also shares his powerful testimony of coming to faith after growing up in a secular Jewish home.

This episode is a must-listen for Christian women, Bible nerds, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the reliability of Scripture and the role of women in the early church.

(00:00) Intro: Meet Shane Rosenthal

(00:49) Joanna: The Woman Bible Readers Miss

(02:00) The Ossuary Discovery: Joanna & Theophilus

(03:36) What’s an Ossuary? Explaining Ancient Burial

(05:11) Women Supporting Jesus Financially – Luke 8:3

(07:22) Joanna’s Nobility and Historical Context

(08:15) Literary Chiastic Structure in Luke 24

(10:14) Scripture Reading – Luke 8:1-3

(12:25) Joanna’s Husband: A High Official in Herod’s Court

(15:51) Joanna’s Role as Luke’s Eyewitness

(20:41) Luke’s Gospel as Historical Evidence

(22:00) Scripture Reading – Luke 24:9–11

(24:16) Women’s Testimony vs. Disciples’ Doubt

(28:33) Scripture Reading – Romans 16:7 and Junia/Joanna Debate

(29:22) Joanna’s Latin Name and Apostolic Role

(33:10) Jesus Revolution: Shane’s Baptism by Chuck Smith

(35:09) Shane’s Testimony: From Atheism to Faith

(38:01) Archeology & the Gospel of John

(43:10) Luke’s Goal: “So That You May Have Certainty” (Luke 1:4)

(44:44) Joanna: An Unsung Hero of the Resurrection

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In this solo episode, Kathy shares a bold message to two audiences: Christians who need clarity about Islam, and Muslim women who’ve never read their own sacred text.

She walks through what the Quran says about violence, women, and paradise—contrasting it with the dignity and hope Jesus offers. She also shares what’s happening in Iran, where Muslim women are having dreams and visions of Jesus and finding true freedom.

This episode is for anyone willing to ask: What’s actually true?

(00:00) Introduction and Prayer Over This Message

(00:35) Meeting David and the Pain of His Homeland

(01:59) Understanding Iran’s Regime and Islam

(03:01) Iranians Are Meeting Jesus in Dreams

(04:12) Link to The Persecuted Church in Iran

(05:11) Helping an Afghan Refugee Family

(07:33) Kathy Reads the Quran Herself

(07:58) What the Quran Really Says About Peace

(08:27) (Quran) Sura 2:191 – Kill Them Wherever You Find Them

(09:14) (Quran) Sura 9 – Kill the Polytheists (Christians)

(10:07) (Quran) Sura 9:29 – Fight the Jews and Christians

(10:13) (Quran) Sura 5:33 – Death for Blasphemy

(10:41) (Quran) Sura 4:89 – Death for Apostasy

(11:03) What the Quran Says About Women

(11:14) (Quran) Sura 4:24 – Rape of Female Captives

(11:30) (Quran) Sura 4:34 – Wife Beating Permitted

(11:49) (Quran) Sura 4:11 – Women Inherit Half

(11:59) (Hadith) Muhammad Marries Aisha at 6

(12:22) (Hadith) Women Are the Majority in Hell

(13:02) What the Quran Says About Heaven

(13:44) (Quran) Sura 56:22 – Virgins for Men in Paradise

(14:14) (Quran) Sura 47:15 – Rivers of Wine

(14:29) (Quran) Sura 76:19 – Young Servant Boys

(14:46) What Do Women Get in Heaven?

(16:22) This Is a Spiritual Battle, Not Political

(16:41) (Bible) John 1:4 – In Him Is Life

(17:17) (Bible) Luke 4:18 – Freedom for the Oppressed

(17:59) Jesus Is Emmanuel—And He Came for You

Song of the Week: Living Hope - Bethany Wohrle https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UgZGbeQnQb4&pp=ygUfbGl2aW5nIGhvcGUgYmV0aGFueSB3b2hybGUgbGl2ZQ%3D%3D

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In this timely episode, we talk immigration, faith, and facts with Jim Robb from NumbersUSA. With over 30 years of experience, Jim helps us understand what’s really happening at the border and how Christians can respond with both wisdom and compassion. We unpack voting trends, chain migration, and biblical principles that challenge believers on both sides of the political aisle. Don’t miss this episode if you’ve ever wrestled with how to love your neighbor and protect your country.

(00:00) Intro

(00:34) Meet Jim Robb of NumbersUSA

(01:36) Why Immigration Is a Hot Topic Today

(02:07) Our Goal: Facts, Not Sides

(02:30) What the Bible Does and Doesn’t Say on Immigration

(03:36) How Many People Have Really Crossed the Border?

(10:12) Why Kathy Trusts NumbersUSA

(16:09) When ICE Raids Reveal the Unexpected

(22:28) The Christian Dilemma: Loving the Immigrant, Following the Law

(25:15) Why Latino Work Ethic Earns Respect

(27:11) Immigration and Emergency Room Overload

(28:29) Skills-Based vs. Chain Migration: What’s the Impact?

(34:07) Why Trump’s Victory Was Tied to Immigration

(34:54) Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:35

(35:31) Can We Be Compassionate and Practical?

(37:14) Balancing National Security with Biblical Love

(39:01) What Needs to Change in Immigration Policy

(40:16) Jim’s Book: Political Migrants

(41:03) Final Thoughts

Numbers USA — Immigration Gumballs

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=immigration+gumballs&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ba628279,vid:iatxAIQTij4,st:0

Link to purchase Jim Robb’s book "Political Migrants"

https://www.amazon.com/Political-Migrants-Hispanic-Move-How-Conventional/dp/1737954737

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