What makes the Gospels read like real history rather than myth? We look at the modest, working-class portrait of Jesus, then explore how Greek and Hebraic thought shaped the way we read the Bible, including the often-overlooked African roots of both philosophy and early Christianity. Plus: why critical thinking is a safeguard for faith, not a threat to it.

The 5th Gospel Podcast is hosted by Matthew and Ritah Murphy, companion to Matthew's upcoming book, The 5th Gospel. Like, share, and subscribe, and we'll connect again next time.