EP#303 | GUEST | Faith, Prophecy & Politics: Pastor Bob Thiel Breaks It All Down

Apr 16

📌 Episode Overview

In Episode #303 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar is joined by Pastor Bob Thiel for a comprehensive and surprisingly candid conversation on Christianity, the origins of the Bible, Islamic prophecy, and political consequences. Pastor Bob, a theologian and prolific author, breaks down key religious differences and commonalities between Christians and Muslims, provides historical insight into Bible canonization, and unpacks his views on Donald Trump, the end of times, and the rise of European power. This is a wide-ranging episode filled with insight, clarity, and provocative truth.

🔑 Key Takeaways

📖 Breakdown of the Bible’s Old and New Testaments and who actually wrote them
✝️ Who really killed Jesus? Pastor Bob answers from a theological and historical lens
🕌 Christians and Muslims share more in common than mainstream narratives portray
🗳️ Pastor Bob explains why he and his faith don’t vote—and how it's rooted in scripture
📚 How Trump, prophecy, and geopolitics align with biblical revelations

⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro and Ray's Appreciation for Pastor Bob
01:00 – What Is a Pastor? Theological Background and Role
02:30 – Catholics vs. Christians Explained
05:00 – Who Wrote the Bible? Old Testament Origins
10:00 – Jerome, Latin Translations, and Book Disputes
11:30 – New Testament Authors and the Role of John
14:00 – Polycarp and the Bible Canon
19:00 – Who Killed Jesus? Gospel Truths and Misunderstandings
23:00 – Messiah Defined: Who Believes and Who Doesn’t
28:00 – Islam and Christianity: Historical Overlap and Modern Distortions
35:00 – Trump, Prophecy, and Biblical Consequences
43:00 – The Rise of Europe and the End of Times
50:00 – Should Christians Vote? Pastor Bob’s Scriptural Answer

📢🎙️ Conclusion & Call to Action

This is one of the most important conversations we’ve had—bridging faith, politics, and end-time insight. Subscribe at DeepShallowDive.com and continue seeking truth, not tribes.

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🗝️ Keywords

Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar, Pastor Bob Thiel, who wrote the Bible, Bible canon, New Testament authors, Old Testament history, Catholic vs. Christian, gospel truth, who killed Jesus, Messiah definition, Islamic and biblical prophecy, Polycarp, Church of God, Jerome Bible translation, Trump prophecy, Trump unintended consequences, rise of Europe, biblical end times, Christians and Muslims, voter abstention in faith, theological perspective, religion and politics, spiritual history, scripture canon

🗂️ Categories

Theology & Scripture
Faith & Society
Politics & Prophecy

🏷️ Tags

Pastor Bob Thiel
Ray Doustdar
Donald Trump

Ray Doustdar

Adding a new chapter to his diverse career, Ray now steps into the world of literature as an author, presenting his debut work, 'Deep Shallow Dive into You.' This book is a testament to his commitment to fostering personal growth and self-awareness.

Ray's venture into authorship extends his passion for meaningful communication and impact into writing, offering readers a transformative journey designed to cultivate a more authentic relationship with themselves.

Ray aims to connect with readers profoundly through his writing, sharing insights and strategies to help them uncover their true selves and live with unwavering authenticity and intention.

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