The Peace of God Explained | Shalom, Anxiety, Apologetics & the Resurrection /w Jeremiah Johnston

About this episode

Jeremiah Johnston discusses the true peace of God and its importance for Christians in today's anxious culture.

In a world filled with anxiety, doubt, and cultural pressure, how can Christians experience—and defend—the true peace of God? In this episode, New Testament scholar Jeremiah Johnston joins us to discuss his new project, the Peace of God Bible, and why recovering a biblical understanding of shalom is critical for today's students and young believers. We explore how modern culture has reshaped the idea of peace into something shallow and temporary—and how Scripture offers something far deeper, more enduring, and transformative. Jeremiah shares insights from his work in apologetics and cultural engagement, highlighting the growing mental health crisis among students and the urgent need for a robust, biblical worldview. You'll learn: What makes the Peace of God Bible unique from traditional study Bibles Why shalom is more than emotional calm—it's a holistic vision of flourishing The cultural and worldview challenges undermining true peace today How students can defend a biblical understanding of peace in conversations and apologetics Key Scriptures that anchor a deeper, richer understanding of God's peace How the Resurrection of Jesus—and even the Shroud of Turin—points to ultimate…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jeff Myers

Guest: Jeremiah Johnston

Topics covered

• peace of God
• anxiety
• apologetics
• cultural engagement
• mental health
• biblical worldview

Keywords

• shalom
• mental health crisis
• biblical understanding
• cultural pressure
• students
• apologetics
• Resurrection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Peace of God Bible, Shroud of Turin

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