Unbelief

Why Matthew Probably Didn’t Write Matthew: unlocking the Four Soils and the Mystery of the Kingdom,

Episode Summary

The parable of the four soils isn’t about locking you into ‘good’ or ‘bad’ forever—it’s about staying open to transformation. In this episode, we break down why Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John didn’t actually write those gospels, how the texts share sources but shape different messages, and why wealth and power often show up as the biggest obstacles to growth. In the end, it’s about mystery—and the curiosity that gets you closer to it.

Episode Notes

The parable of the four soils isn’t about locking you into ‘good’ or ‘bad’ forever—it’s about staying open to transformation. In this episode, we break down why Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John didn’t actually write those gospels, how the texts share sources but shape different messages, and why wealth and power often show up as the biggest obstacles to growth. In the end, it’s about mystery—and the curiosity that gets you closer to it.

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