https://abidanshah.com Want to go further into your faith than the average Sunday morning sermon would allow? If so, Hoi Polloi is the podcast for you! Join Dr. Shah as we navigate the deeper waters of Christianity, tackling theological issues that are sure to engage your critical thinking and help you better connect with the scholarly side of your faith. Have you always wondered why we believe certain things in certain ways? Shoot us an email at hoipolloi@clearviewbc.org! Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:06:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 27410687Hoi Polloi is a podcast channel for the average church goer to gain deeper insight into todays current issues and topics.  Pastor Abidan Shah interviews different experts on different topics, bringing questions from common Christians. Hoi Polloi no Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,PastorHoi Polloi is a podcast channel for the average church goer to gain deeper insight into todays current issues and topics.  Pastor Abidan Shah interviews different experts on different topics, bringing questions from common Christians.clearviewbchurch@gmail.comHoi Polloi https://abidanshah.com/2022/07/27/hoi-polloi-clearview-apologetics-conference/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:10:13 +0000 https://abidanshah.com/?p=6958 2332 6958Abidan Paul Shah clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noHoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2021/07/26/hoi-polloi-interview-with-dr-david-alan-black/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 23:16:26 +0000 https://abidanshah.com/?p=5798 1564 5798Abidan Paul Shah clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noHoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2020/10/23/episode-22-christian-archy-ft-dr-david-alan-black/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:47:57 +0000 https://abidanshah.com/?p=5331 1476 5331Abidan Paul Shah clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noHoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2019/11/21/hoi-polloi-21-dr-peter-gurry/ Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:00:11 +0000 https://abidanshah.com/?p=4592 1929 4592Abidan Paul Shah clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noHoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2019/11/14/hoi-polloi-20-dr-john-meade/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:00:34 +0000 https://abidanshah.com/?p=4584 1849 4584Abidan Paul Shah clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noHoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2018/08/22/hoi-polloi-19-new-testament-biblical-theology/ Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:04:45 +0000 https://abidanshah.com/?p=3729 1554 3729Abidan Paul Shah clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noHoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2018/05/02/hoi-polloi-18-on-authorship-of-hebrews-dr-david-alan-black/ Wed, 02 May 2018 18:15:16 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=3556 1173 1173 1173 3556Abidan Paul Shah clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noHoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2016/11/29/hoi-polloi-17-dr-david-alan-black/ Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:04:58 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=2863 1534 2863Abidan Paul Shah In this episode, Abidan Paul Shah will be talking with Dr. David Alan Black about his newest book "Running My Race: Reflections on Life, Loss, Aging, and Forty Years of Teaching." It's about learning to deal with the pains of life in a way that draws us closer to the heart of God. Both laypeople and scholars will benefit from this book. clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this episode, Abidan Paul Shah will be talking with Dr. David Alan Black about his newest book "Running My Race: Reflections on Life, Loss, Aging, and Forty Years of Teaching." It's about learning to deal with the pains of life in a way that draws us closer to the heart of God. Both laypeople and scholars will benefit from this book.Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2016/09/01/hoi-polloi-16-old-testament-biblical-theology/ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 16:38:29 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=2688 2158 2688Abidan Paul Shah In this episode, Abidan Paul Shah will be discussing the importance of the Biblical Theology of the Old Testament. You will learn how biblical theology keeps the study of the OT from being fragmented by biblical exegesis and even discover the key to the OT. clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this episode, Abidan Paul Shah will be discussing the importance of the Biblical Theology of the Old Testament. You will learn how biblical theology keeps the study of the OT from being fragmented by biblical exegesis and even discover the key to the OT.Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2016/08/04/hoi-polloi-15-reasons-to-study-the-bible/ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:12:23 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=2627 1932 1932 1932 1932 1932 1932 2627Abidan Paul Shah In this episode, Abidan Paul Shah will be discussing the reasons for stuyding the Bible. Many people don't study the Bible or stay consistent in their bible study is because they don't take the time to consider the marvelous benefits found in digging deep in God's Word. clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this episode, Abidan Paul Shah will be discussing the reasons for stuyding the Bible. Many people don't study the Bible or stay consistent in their bible study is because they don't take the time to consider the marvelous benefits found in digging deep in God's Word.Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2016/07/15/hoi-polloi-14-logical-fallacies-2/ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 17:49:40 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=2583 1802 2583Abidan Paul Shah In this episode, Abidan Paul Shah will be discussing the second half of the basics of Logic and Logical Fallacies. It is based on D.A. Carson's seminal work "Exegetical Fallacies." clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this episode, Abidan Paul Shah will be discussing the second half of the basics of Logic and Logical Fallacies. It is based on D.A. Carson's seminal work "Exegetical Fallacies."Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2016/07/08/hoi-polloi-13-logical-fallacies-1/ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 17:12:47 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=2562 2185 2185 2185 2185 2185 2185 2185 2562Abidan Paul Shah In this episode, Abidan Paul Shah will be discussing the basics of Logic and Logical Fallacies. It is based on D.A. Carson's seminal work "Exegetical Fallacies." clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this episode, Abidan Paul Shah will be discussing the basics of Logic and Logical Fallacies. It is based on D.A. Carson's seminal work "Exegetical Fallacies."Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2016/07/01/hoi-polloi-12-visiting-israel/ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:19:43 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=2546 2667 2546Abidan Paul Shah In this episode, Abidan Paul Shah will be recounting his trips to Israel from 2015 and 2016. The topic is - "Does visiting the land enhance our study of the Bible?" clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this episode, Abidan Paul Shah will be recounting his trips to Israel from 2015 and 2016. The topic is - "Does visiting the land enhance our study of the Bible?"Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2016/06/24/hoi-polloi-podcast-11-biblical-words/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 20:50:40 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=2527 2367 2527Abidan Paul Shah In this episode, Abidan Paul Shah focuses on biblical words and their meanings. Often people do poor word studies and misinterpret passages. This episode will teach you to study words in their proper contexts. clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this episode, Abidan Paul Shah focuses on biblical words and their meanings. Often people do poor word studies and misinterpret passages. This episode will teach you to study words in their proper contexts.Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2016/06/14/hoi-polloi-podcast-10-how-i-prepare-my-sermons/ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:07:04 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=2494 2264 2494Abidan Paul Shah In this episode, Abidan Shah focuses on his method of sermon preparation. These are questions that people have been asking for a long time. Here are his answers. For more information on Digging Deep, Clearview Church’s summer Bible study, check out the Facebook page at facebook.com/ClearviewDiggingDeep. You can also find the notes from each week on Pastor Shah’s blog. clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this episode, Abidan Shah focuses on his method of sermon preparation. These are questions that people have been asking for a long time. Here are his answers. For more information on Digging Deep, Clearview Church’s summer Bible study, check out the Facebook page at facebook.com/ClearviewDiggingDeep. You can also find the notes from each week on Pastor Shah’s blog.Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2016/06/01/hoi-polloi-episode-9-history-of-biblical-interpretation-2/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 18:17:47 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=2455 1838 2455Abidan Paul Shah In this episode, Pastor Abidan Shah focuses on first century techniques for interpreting Scripture. He addresses the three schools of thought related to biblical interpretation and how these are utilized today. clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this episode, Pastor Abidan Shah focuses on first century techniques for interpreting Scripture. He addresses the three schools of thought related to biblical interpretation and how these are utilized today.Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2016/05/25/hoi-polloi-episode-8-history-of-biblical-interpretation-1/ Wed, 25 May 2016 17:51:20 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=2428 1492 2428Abidan Paul Shah In this episode of Hoi Polloi, Pastor Shah tackles the history of biblical interpretation. In this first part, he focuses on early Jewish interpretation and how it was influenced by various traditions and schools of thought. clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this episode of Hoi Polloi, Pastor Shah tackles the history of biblical interpretation. In this first part, he focuses on early Jewish interpretation and how it was influenced by various traditions and schools of thought.Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2016/05/19/hoi-polloi-episode-7-digging-deep-1-the-nature-of-the-bible/ Thu, 19 May 2016 14:10:32 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=2413 2091 2413Abidan Paul Shah In this first episode Pastor Shah is interviewed by Renee Jackson and explores what it means for the Bible to be God’s inspired, inerrant, revealed Word to us. clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this first episode Pastor Shah is interviewed by Renee Jackson and explores what it means for the Bible to be God’s inspired, inerrant, revealed Word to us.Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2015/08/03/hoi-polloi-podcast-episode-6-dr-david-a-black/ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:56:28 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=1936 1936 1936Abidan Paul Shah In this sixth episode of Hoi Polloi, Abidan Shah interviews Dr. David Alan Black, professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest. Te focus of this episode is New Testament textual criticism. Dr. Black studied under text-critic Harry Sturz. The Sturzian approach favors the reading that has the most text-type support. We will discuss 3 examples under this approach. If you have any questions or topics you would like to be discussed, tweet them to @hoipolloiradio. clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this sixth episode of Hoi Polloi, Abidan Shah interviews Dr. David Alan Black, professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest. Te focus of this episode is New Testament textual criticism. Dr. Black studied under text-critic Harry Sturz. The Sturzian approach favors the reading that has the most text-type support. We will discuss 3 examples under this approach. If you have any questions or topics you would like to be discussed, tweet them to @hoipolloiradio.Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2015/02/02/hoi-polloi-podcast-episode-5-dr-l-scott-kellum/ Mon, 02 Feb 2015 18:25:47 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=1625 2797 2797 2797 2797 2797 2797 2797 2797 1625Abidan Paul Shah In this fifth episode of Hoi Polloi, Abidan Shah interviews Dr. L. Scott Kellum, professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest. In this episode we discuss the issue of the New Testament Canon. In recent years the view that has found much publicity is that the NT canon developed much later and after a process of great struggle. Is this historically true? This episode will cover this and related issues. If you have any questions or topics you would like to be discussed, tweet them to @hoipolloiradio. clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this fifth episode of Hoi Polloi, Abidan Shah interviews Dr. L. Scott Kellum, professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest. In this episode we discuss the issue of the New Testament Canon. In recent years the view that has found much publicity is that the NT canon developed much later and after a process of great struggle. Is this historically true? This episode will cover this and related issues. If you have any questions or topics you would like to be discussed, tweet them to @hoipolloiradio.Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2014/09/02/hoi-polloi-podcast-episode-4-dr-david-alan-black/ Tue, 02 Sep 2014 20:21:25 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=1362 1018 1362Abidan Paul Shah In this fourth episode of HoiHoi Polloi Pod Cast Image Polloi, Abidan Shah interviews Dr. David Alan Black, a noted New Testament scholar and the Dr. M. O. Owens Jr., professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest. In this episode we discuss Dr. Black's book "Why Four Gospels?: The Historical Origins of the Gospels." Along with a brief intro to the synoptic problem, Black introduces us to the Four-fold Gospel hypothesis. If you have any questions or topics you would like to be discussed, tweet them to @hoipolloiradio. clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this fourth episode of HoiHoi Polloi Pod Cast Image Polloi, Abidan Shah interviews Dr. David Alan Black, a noted New Testament scholar and the Dr. M. O. Owens Jr., professor of New Testament and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest. In this episode we discuss Dr. Black's book "Why Four Gospels?: The Historical Origins of the Gospels." Along with a brief intro to the synoptic problem, Black introduces us to the Four-fold Gospel hypothesis. If you have any questions or topics you would like to be discussed, tweet them to @hoipolloiradio.Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2014/09/01/hoi-polloi-podcast-episode-3-dr-maurice-a-robinson/ Mon, 01 Sep 2014 21:48:46 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=1357 2155 2155 2155 2155 2155 2155 2155 1357Abidan Paul Shah In this third episode of Hoi Polloi, Abidan Shah interviews Dr. Maurice A. Robinson, a noted New Testament textual critic and Research Professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Robinson is the co-editor of the "The New Testament in the Original Greek: Byzantine Textform" and many other books and articles. In 2014, he was awarded a Festschrift by his friends and students for all his contributions in the field. In this interview we will chat with him about his reflection over the past four decades in New Testament Textual Criticism. clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noIn this third episode of Hoi Polloi, Abidan Shah interviews Dr. Maurice A. Robinson, a noted New Testament textual critic and Research Professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Robinson is the co-editor of the "The New Testament in the Original Greek: Byzantine Textform" and many other books and articles. In 2014, he was awarded a Festschrift by his friends and students for all his contributions in the field. In this interview we will chat with him about his reflection over the past four decades in New Testament Textual Criticism.Hoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2014/07/26/hoi-polloi-episode-2-dr-alan-black/ Sun, 27 Jul 2014 03:10:28 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=1287 1268 1287Abidan Paul Shah clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noHoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor https://abidanshah.com/2014/07/26/hoi-polloi-podcast-intro/ Sun, 27 Jul 2014 01:40:12 +0000 http://abidanshah.com/?p=1275 308 1275Abidan Paul Shah clearviewbchurch@gmail.com (Hoi Polloi)noHoi,Polloi,Expert,Interview,Scholar,Christian,Abidan,Shah,Clearview,Church,Question,Questions,Pastor