Mike Heiser

Mike Heiser

Biography:

Dr. Mike Heiser is an expert is ancient languages, texts, and religions, particularly the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East. Mike earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and Semitic Languages at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before attending the UW-Madison, he earned an M.A. in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania where his major fields were Ancient Israel and Egyptology. After teaching on the college level for 12 years, Mike served as Scholar-in-Residence for Logos Bible Software to work on ancient language research tools.

Mike is currently Professor and Executive Director at the Awakening School of Theology and Ministry, and host of the Naked Bible Podcast. He is the author of several best-selling books, including The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible, and A Companion to the Book of Enoch.

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Past Shows:

  • Book of Enoch / Alternate Reality Wars

    Dr. Michael Heiser, scholar in biblical studies and the ancient Near East, shared his insights on the Book of Enoch. Followed by Sean Patrick Hazlett, an Army veteran and writer, who devled into alternative visions of World War III.More »
  • Art Bell: Somewhere in Time

    Art Bell: Somewhere in Time returned to 5/10/01 when Bible scholar Mike Heiser talked about religious beliefs in ETs.More »
  • Trend Forecasting/ Watchers & Book of Enoch

    Gerald Celente discussed the major trends unfolding for the US and the economy. Followed by Michael Heiser on the Watchers and the book of Enoch.More »
  • The Bible & Supernatural/ Souls & Life Purpose

    In the first half, Michael Heiser, scholar in the fields of biblical studies and the ancient Near East, discussed his latest work explaining how the supernatural worldview can help us grow in our understanding of God. In the latter half, TV and radio host, author, and...More »
  • Art Bell: Somewhere in Time

    Art Bell: Somewhere in Time journeyed back to May 10, 2001, when Art spoke with Bible scholar Mike Heiser about the impact on mainstream religions and beliefs systems if an ET presence became known and why we have it all wrong when it comes to religion.More »
  • Politics & Economy / Ancient Texts & MJ-12 Docs

    In the first half of the show, author, economist and talk radio host Andre Eggelletion commented on Tuesday's midterm elections, the state of the economy, and the geo-political situation in Middle East. During the latter half of the program, expert in theology, biblical...More »
  • Apocalypticism & Biblical Texts

    Appearing during the middle two hours, expert in theology and Biblical languages, Mike Heiser discussed the history of apocalyptic beliefs, and the current concern over 12-21-12. First hour guest, clairvoyant Dr. Lauren Cielo talked about how she reads soul energy, and her...More »
  • Ancient Aliens & ET Life

    Expert in theology and biblical languages, Mike Heiser critiqued theories of ancient astronauts, and alien DNA tinkering, such as espoused by the late Zecharia Sitchin, and also spoke about the possibilities of ET life in the universe, as well as biblical interpretations. ...More »
  • Art Bell: Somewhere in Time

    Art Bell: Somewhere in Time returned to June 12, 2001, for an intense debate with Mike Heiser and Grant Jeffrey about the Bible Code.More »
  • Methane Fears / Sumerian Texts

    In the first half of the program, scientist J. Marvin Herndon and Richard C. Hoagland discussed methane gas fears in the Gulf disaster. In the latter half of the show, Mike Heiser shared his research critique of Zecharia Sitchin's work.More »
  • Ghosts in the Ancient World

    Expert in theology and biblical languages Mike Heiser discussed ghosts & spirits in the Bible and other ancient literature.The Old Testament occasionally writes of spirits of the deceased and differentiates them from demons. But mostly, the Bible makes prohibitions against...More »
  • MJ-12 & UFO Evidence

    Expert in theology and biblical languages, Mike Heiser shared his recent research into the authenticity of the MJ-12 documents, spoke about ufological evidence in the Roswell case, and offered a critical take on Zecharia Sitchin's work.More »
  • The Lost Tomb

    Four guests reacted to the claim that Jesus' tomb may have been found.More »
  • Rebroadcast: Richard C. Hoagland & Mike Heiser from 10/5/03

    Due to technical difficulties, Saturday's show was a replay from 10/5/03 featuring Richard C. Hoagland and Mike Heiser, who talked about their 2003 "God, Man, & ET" conference.More »
  • Replay: Richard C. Hoagland & Mike Heiser

    Because of technical difficulties, Art Bell, broadcasting from the Philippines, was heard live for just the first hour with guest Richard C. Hoagland of Enterprise Mission, who talked about hyperdimensional changes in our solar system.More »
  • Jesus, Christianity & the Da Vinci Code

    Dr. Mike Heiser, scholar of history and archaeology, discussed the claims of The Da Vinci Code, mysteries concerning Jesus, and Christian philosophy & viewpoints. Whether Da Vinci used a code in his artwork in paintings such as The Last Supper to express a hidden history of...More »
  • Intelligent Design Debate

    Three guests, Richard C. Hoagland, Stan Tenen, and Mike Heiser, debated the idea of "intelligent design." Was humankind designed by God, superior alien life forms or neither?More »
  • God, Man & ET Roundtable

    Four panelists joined together in a discussion on the issue of God, Man, & ETs, and shared their reactions to the possibly imminent NASA/ESA confirmation that 'We are Not Alone.'More »
  • Ancient Ghosts & the Underworld

    Mike Heiser, a scholar of ancient history and archaeology, spoke about ghosts and the underworld in the ancient texts of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Bible. There were similar concepts of the underworld across various ancient civilizations, he said, noting that it was thought of...More »
  • Angels & Demons

    Mike Heiser, a scholar of ancient history and archaeology, discussed such topics as angels, gods, the "divine council," and monotheism. An expert in ancient Semitic languages, he said he draws his conclusions by letting the ancients "speak for themselves," in their textual...More »
  • Alien Implants & Extraterrestrials

    During the show's first hour, Dr. Roger Leir shared his knowledge and exposure to alien implants in human beings. His compelling and intriguing work takes a very serious look at the scientific and medical aspects of the alien abduction phenomena. Sunday night's main guests,...More »
  • Decoding Nibiru

    Nibiru or Planet X is not likely to come into our solar system in May or anytime at all, said Mike Heiser, an expert on ancient texts, who appeared on Monday night's show. Heiser has studied the same Sumerian texts and cuneiform that Zecharia Sitchin has based his "12th Planet"...More »
  • Mike Heiser

    Mike Heiser is currently writing his Ph.D. dissertation titled "Divine Beings in Jewish Literature Written Between the Old and New Testament Periods." He is an expert on angels and divine beings in ancient semitic texts. Besides his formal academic training, Mike has had a...More »
  • Larry Harvey / Mike Heiser

    Mike Heiser is currently writing his Ph.D.dissertation titled "Divine Beingsin Jewish Literature Written Between the Old and NewTestament Periods." Heis an expert on angels and divine beings in ancientsemitic texts. Besides his formal academic training, Mike has had alife-long...More »