Explore the life of the Apostle Paul with historian Matthew Larsen as he uncovers the untold story behind the letters that changed the Church.
Explore the life of the Apostle Paul with historian Matthew Larsen as he uncovers the untold story behind the letters that changed the Church.
What You’ll Gain From Nobody Liked Paul
In this series, Matthew Larsen uncovers the rich, historical context behind Paul’s letters, helping you to:
- Understand the Man Behind the Letters
See Paul not as a perfect saint, but as a real person, struggling with rejection, hardship, and perseverance.
- Discover the Real-World Struggles Behind the Scriptures
Learn how Paul’s letters weren’t just spiritual texts but responses to the specific challenges faced by early Christians.
- Explore the Cities That Shaped Paul’s Ministry
Travel through Athens, Philippi, Ephesus, and more—where Paul’s experiences shaped the message we still follow today.
- Find Relevance for Your Own Faith Journey
Paul’s struggles are your struggles. Let his story inspire and strengthen your faith, knowing that God used his flaws and faithfulness to change the world.
- Understand the Man Behind the Letters
See Paul not as a perfect saint, but as a real person, struggling with rejection, hardship, and perseverance.
- Explore the Cities That Shaped Paul’s Ministry
Travel through Athens, Philippi, Ephesus, and more—where Paul’s experiences shaped the message we still follow today.
- Discover the Real-World Struggles Behind the Scriptures
Learn how Paul’s letters weren’t just spiritual texts but responses to the specific challenges faced by early Christians.
- Find Relevance for Your Own Faith Journey
Paul’s struggles are your struggles. Let his story inspire and strengthen your faith, knowing that God used his flaws and faithfulness to change the world.
Season 1
Episodes
EPISODE 1 | Athens
The gritty reality of Paul’s early struggles and his message as a misunderstood outsider.
EPISODE 2 | Thessaloniki
Journey through Paul’s difficult travels and the challenges of preaching in a crowded spiritual marketplace.
EPISODE 3 | Philippi
Paul’s plea from prison reveals the tension between his mission and the early Christian community.
EPISODE 4 | Ephesus
While in Ephesus, the people would have likely considered Paul to be a strange sort of magician. With his signs, wonders and healings, all presented through the power of Jesus, Paul would have not only disrupted the rhythms of everyday life, but also presented a threat to their goddess, Artemis.
EPISODE 5 | Corinth
The context of where Paul teaches shapes the style of his message delivery. In the ancient world, freed slaves would become metaphorical slaves to deities. Paul, in saying he was a slave to Christ, is actually insinuating that he found freedom in his conversion to Jesus.
EPISODE 6 | Cenchrae
Without funds and support, travel is incredibly expensive and difficult in the ancient world. Somewhere along his ministry, Paul met Phoebe, a wealthy and influential woman from Cenchrea who became his patron, funding much of his journey.
EPISODE 4 | Ephesus
While in Ephesus, the people would have likely considered Paul to be a strange sort of magician. With his signs, wonders and healings, all presented through the power of Jesus, Paul would have not only disrupted the rhythms of everyday life, but also presented a threat to their goddess, Artemis.
EPISODE 5 | Corinth
The context of where Paul teaches shapes the style of his message delivery. In the ancient world, freed slaves would become metaphorical slaves to deities. Paul, in saying he was a slave to Christ, is actually insinuating that he found freedom in his conversion to Jesus.
EPISODE 6 | Cenchrae
Without funds and support, travel is incredibly expensive and difficult in the ancient world. Somewhere along his ministry, Paul met Phoebe, a wealthy and influential woman from Cenchrea who became his patron, funding much of his journey.
Explore the Locations That Shaped Paul’s Mission and the Early Church
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Matthew Larsen
Matthew Larsen is a professor and historian with a passion for bringing the Apostle Paul’s story to life, blending his expertise in archaeology, culture, and faith. His deep knowledge and engaging teaching style will take you on a journey to uncover the man behind the letters.
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