Episode Summary
In this episode, Currey sits down with Dr. Shane J. Wood—professor of New Testament at Ozark Christian College and author of Thinning the Veil—for a deep and vulnerable conversation about the Book of Revelation, the power of curiosity, and how theology intersects with personal pain.
Shane opens up about his academic journey, his encounter with Revelation as a scared teenager under a blood-red moon, and how his personal trauma and healing process shaped his scholarship. This isn’t just a theological discussion—it’s a conversation about transformation, emotional honesty, and what it truly means to be human before God.
If you’ve ever found Revelation confusing, scary, or overly academic, this episode offers a fresh perspective rooted in tenderness, humility, and pastoral care.
Topics Covered
Why Shane didn’t plan to become a professor
His first terrifying encounter with Revelation
The goal of Thinning the Veil: devotion, not prediction
How trauma shaped his academic and spiritual life
Why being human is essential to reading the Bible well
Critique of theological “isms” and the call to mystery
How the church has traded discipleship for power
Revelation as resistance, not a road map
The role of spiritual formation, therapy, and confession in study
Quote Highlights
“If you want to bring your humanity to Scripture, you have to be willing to take your hands off the wound.”
“Revelation isn’t trying to predict the future. It’s trying to transform the present.”
“Every letter in the New Testament is a pastoral conversation we’re overhearing.”
Resources Mentioned
📘 Thinning the Veil by Shane J. Wood – ivpress.com/thinning-the-veil
📚 Revelation 1–3 – foundational chapters often overlooked
🎓 Ozark Christian College – ozark.edu
Connect with Shane
Website: shanejwood.com
Instagram: @shanejwood
Twitter/X: @shanejwood
View on YouTube: Shane Wood Interview
