In this episode, I explain the few major factors that shaped the political message of the Gospels. I explain why the author of Matthew demonized Pharisees, and why he demonized Peter.

In this episode, I detail why I think the Pharisees are the good guys in the ancient Jewish world. I explain what we do with the seemingly hostile passages about Pharisees

In this interview, I talk about messianic expectations at the time of Jesus. Please check out The Cultural Hall Podcast. For the video version: https://youtu.be/FEaaUlCnGSE

In this video, we talk about some aspects of daily life at the time of Jesus. We also discuss the messianic expectations during this time period. For the video version: https://youtu.be/uat98auPxUI

In October 2019, I gave a lecture to a group of Jewish Latter-day Saints. In this lecture, I talk about the striking similarities between Jesus and the Rabbinic sages. Why are some of the Jesus stories so similar to those of the Sages in Rabbinic literature? Check out the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/7iHukpm1vAQ Check out my book on the topic, A Stranger in Jerusalem: Seeing Jesus as a Jew- https://www.amazon.com/Stranger-Jerusalem-Seeing-Jesus-Jew/dp/B09V8CJBNP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3D8WGGTNZXRTI&keywords=trevan+Hatch&qid=1674856471&sprefix=trevan+hatch%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1

In this lecture, I discuss the basic issue of genocide in the Joshua Conquest story. I touch on the basic points of the problem, the archaeology, and the history. This lecture serves as a primer for my university class discussion. To see the visual version of the episode: https://youtu.be/0_D80CD1VV8

Here is the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/jPz8DjsXMis

In this episode, I discuss the "Crucify him" episode, the problems with the historicity of the setting and the Barabbas character. I also talk about the historicity of the Gospels.

Part two of my interview with Gospel Tangents (Rick Bennett). We talk about the first Christian schism that rocked the early Jesus movement and influenced how the Gospels were written. We also talk about Jesus' relationship with the Pharisees (that it was more cordial than not)

Here we do a multipart interview about Jesus, Paul, Pharisees, and more with Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents.

In this episode, I discuss the context and some content of Amos and Obadiah. I also discuss how some of the themes in the Minor Prophets, including Amos, influenced the teachings of Jesus.

In this video, I discuss David and Solomon in both the Hebrew Scriptures and the Gospels. I explain their legacy in the texts, throughout early Jewish history, and their association with Jesus as portrayed by the authors of the Gospels

This episode is a recording of an interview with The Mystic-Skeptic Podcast, which later aired on Radio Free Nashville on May 18, 2022.

In this episode, we look at Jesus as a Jewish miracle worker who performs food and nature miracles. For the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJz75ZJIRyo&t=31s For Trevan Hatch's book: https://www.amazon.com/Stranger-Jerusalem-Seeing-Jesus-Jew-ebook/dp/B07WGQJ6JM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2KFABM0BPINRC&dchild=1&keywords=trevan+hatch+stranger+in+jerusalem&qid=1625160640&sprefix=trevan+hatch%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-3

In this episode, we look at Jesus and exorcism, specifically in relation to the storm episode on the sea of Galilee. To see the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/BtmLQ_2lf9A

Thanks for tuning in. This podcast seeks to increase the knowledge base about the world of the Bible among Christians, Jews, Latter-day Saints (aka Mormons), and others. In this episode, we look at Jesus as a Jewish healer. We situate Jesus within early Jewish contexts and notions of miracle workers and healers Stories of healing in Second Temple literature are few. Most of them are accounts of healings performed by biblical prophets like Elijah and Elisha. healers in Jesus’ day—or those thought to be healers—were rare, at least according to the available evidence. Jewish literature does mention, however, a handful of healers that might help us contextualize Jesus’ healing activities. Before meeting these figures, it behooves us to step back and explore briefly the ancient Mediterranean conceptions of illness. To view the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTq3qi-OYNQ&lc=Ugzt51XsC8dWuYy-sTB4AaABAg

In this episode, we look at Jesus as a Jewish prophet. We situate Jesus within early Jewish contexts and notions of prophets. Several scattered suggestions throughout the Gospels illustrate Jesus’ prophetic status among some segments of the Jewish population. To see the video version of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNlfyu0lrb0 To get Trevan Hatch's book: https://www.amazon.com/Stranger-Jerusalem-Seeing-Jesus-Jew-ebook/dp/B07WGQJ6JM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=trevan+Hatch&qid=1622238054&sr=8-1

In this episode, Dr Trevan Hatch explains how the authors of the Gospels compare Jesus to the prophet Elisha. Both were miracle workers who ministered in the Lower Galilee and both filled the shoes of a prior prophet (Elijah and John the Baptist). To see the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-dtnUOEWxU&t=25s To get Dr. Hatch's book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WGQJ6JM?pf_rd_r=0EA6P8Y1AP9EE7PY146R&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=f2066fae-9e9e-409f-8c5a-e7af8ae3f561&pd_rd_w=aeWOT&pd_rd_wg=eDUIt&ref_=pd_gw_unk

In this episode, Dr. Trevan Hatch discusses why the authors of the Gospels portrayed Jesus in relation to Moses. YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/QQg-83hjXI8 Get Hatch's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Stranger-Jerusalem-Seeing-Jesus-Jew/dp/1532646704/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

In this video I discuss what we know and don’t know about physical characteristics of Jewish males at the time of Jesus? What did Jesus look like? Long hair, short hair, long beard? How tall was he? I also discuss why this issue matters. I review how Jesus has been depicted at various points throughout history, and how these depictions are shaped by theology and vice versa. To see the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/hO7yijxhH48  Find A Stranger in Jerusalem: Seeing Jesus as a Jew at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WGQJ6JM/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1