# Rethinking the Bible: Is It Really the 'Good Book'?  w/ John Marriott & Shawn Wicks

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Podcast: [Truth Changes Everything](https://stenobird.com/podcast/truth-changes-everything-2136482)
Published: 2026-05-05T11:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.summit.org/resources/podcasts/the-dr-jeff-show/
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## Resource

Is the Bible really good—or have we misunderstood it? Many people walk away from Christianity after reading the Bible for themselves. But what if the issue isn't the Bible… it's how we've been taught to read it? In this episode of Truth Changes Everything, we sit down with John Marriott and Shawn Wicks, co-authors of Is It Really the Good Book?, to tackle one of the most important—and challenging—questions facing faith today: Is the Bible actually good? Together, we explore why doubt often begins with faulty assumptions about Scripture, how to approach difficult passages without losing faith, and why understanding the Bible in its proper context changes everything. If you've ever wrestled with questions about the Bible—or know someone who has—this conversation is for you. 🔗 Resources & Links 👉 More from Summit Ministries: https://summit.org

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