Episode 18

The Gospels are Different — is That a Problem?

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Brian are talking all about the gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. If you’ve read them all you probably noticed that Matthew, Mark and Luke share a lot of similarities in their stories and structures, which is why they are referred to as the Synoptic gospels because of how in sync they are, while John, is an outlier as it’s structure is distinct. So in this episode, Ryan and Brian talk about those similarities and differences and what that means about the books. If you’ve ever been confused why one book says something one way and another a different way. This episode is for you.

About the Podcast

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Ryan and Brian's Bible Bistro
A podcast about the Bible, theology, and all things related to the Christian faith. Hosted by Ryan Sarver and Brian Johnson..

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Brian Johnson

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Ryan Sarver

Ryan was a student of Brian’s at Lincoln Christian College almost twenty years ago — not a good student, but a student nonetheless. He graduated with a degree in worship ministry and worked in the local church for several years. Now, Ryan owns and operates a video production and marketing company, telling stories for non-profits and businesses.

Ryan loves reading books on theology and engaging in conversations. He and his wife, Lauren, share two children and live in the Indianapolis area. One of his claims-to-fame is making the best popcorn ever — just ask his kids.

Ryan’s favorite movie is The Tree of Life. He enjoys all kinds of ethnic foods, as well as pour-over coffee — keep your K-cups to yourself 🙂