Groundbreaking Research into Christian Assemblies
Dr. Tom Wadsworth: Biblical Scholar and Visionary Author
Tom Wadsworth is a biblical scholar, speaker, and writer with a decade of experience in pulpit ministry, a decade in radio broadcasting, and 30 years in publishing. Tom holds a BA in Biblical Studies, an MTh, ThM, and a PhD in Biblical Studies with a focus on the New Testament. His YouTube channel has attracted over 6,000 subscribers, featuring a viral video with over 100,000 views, and he has been featured on several podcasts. Tom’s research and insights into early Christian assemblies have been described as "wonderfully researched and presented," "absolutely groundbreaking," and a "profound reorientation of our thinking." At the same time, some have called it "heresy," "false teaching," and "blasphemy."

How We Got Worship Wrong: Revolutionary Research into Early Church Meetings
Tom Wadsworth’s forthcoming book, now in draft stage, offers a groundbreaking exploration of why the first century church did not have "worship services." This work, based on Tom's 300-page doctoral dissertation, delves into the historical, cultural, linguistic, and theological factors behind first century assemblies and their stark differences to our modern church culture.
The book will appeal to a wide range of readers, including scholars, pastoral leaders, and committed Christians alike. Far from being a negative critique of the modern church, the book proposes a list of practical recommendations that answer the question, "What Do We Do Now?"

Recent Podcast Appearances
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Reaction: A Personal Interview with Tom Wadsworth about the new Church Revolution
Tim Pell interviews Wadsworth about positive and negative responses to his groundbreaking videos, how he responds to opposition, and why his videos have sparked a worldwide audience in such a short time.
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Church Dropout
In this Church Dropout podcast, host Allen Russell and Dr. Tom Wadsworth explore how evolving worship practices have affected today's church culture in most denominations.
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Good Berean
Host Jason Breda interviews Dr. Tom Wadsworth about his recent Ph.D. dissertation that investigated Christian assemblies in the first century.
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Faith Foundations
Together, Barry and Tom examine the practice of prostration and the nature of sacred spaces.
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Ready4Eternity
Eddie Lawrence, host of the Ready4Eternity podcast, interviews Dr. Tom Wadsworth about his 2022 PhD dissertation about first-century Christian assemblies.
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How Christians Gathered in the 1st Century, and Why We Should Care
Explore the evolution of early Christian gatherings and the Lord's Supper.
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What Your Pastor Didn’t Tell You
An engaging discussion on overlooked aspects of early church practices.
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Morning Tea with Joanne Jolee
Insights into Tom’s latest research and thoughts on biblical worship.
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289: Has the Church Got Worship Wrong?
A deep dive into the "major paradigm shift" that is inherent in Wadsworth's research.
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Are We REALLY Committed to What the Bible Says?
A conversation on the commitment to biblical teachings about "worship" and about early Christian gatherings.
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We Shall Not Sleep
Michael Krebill and Dr. Tom Wadsworth discuss early Christian assemblies and how Tom’s research has affected his life.
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Eden Center for Regenerative Culture
This special 1-hour interview, hosted and recorded by Bart Moyers, brings together Dr. Tom Wadsworth and his research in first-century Christian assemblies, and Dr. Kent Smith and his decades of work with building effective Christian communities around the globe.
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The Looking Glass
Josh Ferrara, host of The Looking Glass podcast in Australia, interviews Dr. Tom Wadsworth about his popular video series, "How We Got Worship Wrong."
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iThinkBiblically
In this video, popular Australian podcaster Caleb Corneloup interviews Dr. Tom Wadsworth. Dr. Wadsworth explains how most churches today miss the point of the Christian meetings.
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The Table Podcast
Pastor Tyler Burns of The Table Podcast sits down with Dr. Tom Wadsworth to discuss his PhD dissertation and his popular YouTube videos.
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The Bill Arnold Show
Listen to Dr. Tom Wadsworth’s interview on “The Bill Arnold Show” on “Faith Radio".
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How To Think Podcast
In this interview with former atheist Kurt Rushlow, recorded Dec. 7, 2024, Dr. Wadsworth identifies unbiblical traditions that arose over time, and how returning to Biblical truth can strengthen Christians, restore credibility to the church, and bring clarity to the Gospel message.
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The Church Revitalization Podcast
This episode is a must-listen for pastors, church leaders, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of biblical assemblies and the early church’s transformative practices.
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The Bill Arnold Show
Bill Arnold of the Faith Radio network invited Dr. Wadsworth back for a second interview. In this episode, Dr. Wadsworth explores the question, “Have churches drifted from the original design?
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The First-Century Church: No Buildings, No Pastors, and No Worship Services?
Whether you attend a traditional church, a house church, or are searching for authentic Christian community, this podcast will reshape your understanding of what it means to be the church. Recorded on March 13, 2025, in The Overlap Life podcast with Tim Barber.
Watch Tom’s viral YouTube presentation
With nearly 100K views, Tom's viral video has resonated deeply with viewers seeking a deeper understanding of the early church assembly and its profound implications for modern church gatherings.
Praise for Wadsworth's Work
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@persiandrum9871, August 22, 2024
“Your presentation on this topic is absolutely groundbreaking.”
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@ronlagerquist9163, August 23, 2024
“Dude, this changes everything.”
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@GlennAmbort, August 23, 2024
“What a powerful, fact-filled presentation! No bias, no finger-pointing, no blaming others, just pointing out simply and clearly what Paul, James, and the early church fathers described gatherings among Christians were meant to be.”
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@kevinmorris4517, August 22, 2024
“When we say the Reformation did not go nearly far enough... a presentation like this makes us contemplate how far we are from what God intended.”
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@frsmoopus2864, August 24, 2024
“Tom’s work here confirms my path and it ’changes’ my future. Positively.”
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@geraldarcuri9307, August 23, 2024
“Profound reorientation of our thinking as Christians as to the purpose of our gathering together. Wonderfully researched and presented. I predict that Tom Wadsworth's presentation here will be welcomed by believers seeking to live biblically, and resisted by those who must cling to traditions they scarcely understand.”
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@rangersNHL, August 24, 2024
“I have been in church for over 40 years, pastoral ministry over 20 years, and this has been very eye opening.”
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@organo3112, August 23, 2024
“This is indeed fascinating. …This really has major implications.”
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@michaelferguson167, August 25, 2024
“You, my friend, are a national treasure - or at least should be. Very, very few people have the courage to speak these things and stand against the status quo of today's modern church.”
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Timothy Ball, Japan, August 26, 2024
“If ever you publish a book for sale, please let me know. I will gladly purchase several copies to distribute among my friends and colleagues.”
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@billwhitley1862, August 28, 2024
“This lesson is pure fire! I absolutely loved it.”
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Mark Riccio, August 28, 2024
“I watched your video (#6) on the church fathers. Scales fell from my eyes!”
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Shane Irwin, August 28, 2024
“This absolutely changes everything! Your teaching changes the entire paradigm of how we think of church.”
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@pearlinepitts7359, August 29, 2024
“This is priceless teaching. Thank you.”
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@user-rs9im5gc1j, September 5, 2024
“These videos blew my mind. … They are very important videos for me!”
Negative Criticism for Wadsworth
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@jannievorster3371, August 24, 2024
“The moment I saw PhD, I skipped. Thank you for not wasting my time.”
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@patrickdillon9188, August 24, 2024
“The contents of the Bible were first debated, discussed, and approved at a council of Catholic Bishops 300 years after the death of Jesus. This is documented, historical fact. … 300 years of growth and documented development that this PT Barnum is ignoring. A very academically dishonest presentation.”
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@yourvette, August 25, 2024
“Let the blind lead the blind… worship is more biblical than all the garbage this so-called scholar is teaching. Let the Spirit guide you and not a rebel!”
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@user-qe1tv1bu2f, August 25, 2024
“Listening for 5 minutes to this bloke and I laugh at his education.”
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@andreaurelius45, August 26, 2024
“Wadsworth is a False teacher. It is a MYTH of German Scholarship, that The Church Jesus Christ made failed some how. Blasphemy. And it is a LIE that Wadsworth propogates.”
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@andreaurelius45, August 27, 2024
“Do you REALLY think that 2000+ years of Christianity is wrong? You are going about designing and making your own church. Jesus Christ MADE The Church. That is The Church we should attend. Not some church made by some guy down the street. Your Heretical teaching was written about by Saint Iranaeus. You should ask yourself how you feel about that.”
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@marksmale827, August 26, 2024
“If this man is correct, then Catholics, Orthodox and historic mainstream Protestants (Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican etc.) have got it all wrong. Christianity went off the rails very soon after it began. Really?"
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@Dayvid1234, August 27, 2024
“You sound like a scientist. God in Jesus Christ is not about science. …Repent and turn from it, in the name of Jesus Christ, and come to the truth.”
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@corneliarobson8637, August 28, 2024
“I do not think King David would agree with you. You seem to be a very hard-hearted person.”
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@Graverobbert, August 28, 2024
“No doubt there's a heresy from some century or other with your unGodly name on it.”

Explore Collaboration and Publication Opportunities
If you’re interested in discussing publishing opportunities, partnerships, or podcast appearances, please connect with Tom through the contact form.