About this episode

The episode explores the necessity of Judas Iscariot's betrayal in Christianity and its implications on free will and redemption through a discussion with author Steve Marks.

Send us Fan Mail Judas is one of the most recognized names in history, yet most of us never stop to ask a simple question: if the crucifixion is essential to Christianity, was Judas Iscariot destined to betray Jesus, and if so, what does that mean for free will, guilt, and redemption? We wrestle with that tension alongside Ocala author Steve Marks, whose faith-based fiction novel Judas Otherwise reimagines Judas with a backstory, real motives, and a human struggle rather than a cardboard vill...

People in this episode

Host: Gary L. Wise

Guest: Steve Marks

Topics covered

• betrayal
• free will
• guilt
• redemption
• faith-based fiction

Keywords

• Judas Iscariot
• betrayal
• Christianity
• free will
• redemption
• Steve Marks
• Judas Otherwise

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Books & works: Judas Otherwise

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