Digging for Truth

Digging for Truth

Dig. Discover. Defend. Presented by Associates for Biblical Research, viewers will be taken on a journey of Truth discovery. Featuring archeological and Biblical research, the historic reliability of the Bible will be demonstrated.

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  • Digging for Truth

    18 seasons

    Dig. Discover. Defend. Presented by Associates for Biblical Research.
    Viewers will be taken on a journey of truth discovery. featuring archeological and biblical research.

  • Which is the Right Tomb of Jesus?

    Dr. Jeremiah Johnston of the Christian Thinker’s Society will guide us as we explore the archaeological and historical evidence for the location of Jesus’ tomb and subsequent resurrection. Several candidates have emerged over the centuries, so Dr. Johnston will walk us through the evidence and po...

  • Anatomy of Crucifixion

    Dr. Jonathan Moore, a doctor of podiatric medicine who also has a PhD in biblical studies, joins Henry to discuss research that he has been conducting into crucifixion in the ancient world. Dr. Moore, along with Dr. Scott Stripling, have analyzed the remains of 5 crucified victims and have develo...

  • Body of Proof: Examining the Evidence for the Resurrection

    Dr. Jeremiah Johnston joins Henry to talk about why we can trust the resurrection of Jesus Christ was a historical event.

    Original airdate: March 30, 2025

  • Digging Up Sacred Trash

    Dr. Scott Stripling joins to talk about favissas - What are they? And what is found in them from archaeological digs? Dr. Stripling will also talk about the Israelite sacrificial system, and what it looked like at Shiloh, where the tabernacle was for over 300 years, and what has been found in the...

  • Jeremiah: The Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries

    Bryan Windle joins Henry to count down the top ten discoveries related to the book of Jeremiah.

    Original airdate: March 16, 2025

  • Debunking Deep Time with Carbon-14 Dating

    Dr. Brian Thomas joins Henry Smith to discuss his research on radiocarbon dating. He’ll explain the method, its inherent assumptions, and how it actually supports a recent creation and the biblical timeline deposited in the book of Genesis.

    Original airdate: June 4, 2023

  • False Christian Infancy Gospels

    Dr. Craig Evans joins us as we explore the Infancy Gospels of Jesus. When did these stories about Jesus’ youth originate, what is contained in them, what languages were they translated into, why are they not included in the NT, and what should Christians think about them today? Dr. Evans will bre...

  • Defending Sin, in the Old Earth vs Young Earth Debate

    On this two part episode of Digging for Truth, theologian and medical doctor Hans Madueme joins us as we survey his book “Defending Sin” where he extensively responds to the challenges to evolution. Dr. Madume will help us understand the doctrine of creation, the fall, and events such as the floo...

  • King David's Fortified City of Khirbet Qeiyafa

    Even though he is mentioned by name over 1000 times in the Bible, some skeptics and minimalist scholars claim that King David never existed, or, if he did exist, he had just a few hundred followers and controlled only a small territory. Archaeologist Dr. Michael Hasel joins us to talk about the f...

  • Museum Archaeology

    Associates for Biblical Research Board Member Tommy Chamberlin joins Henry Smith to talk about the importance of communicating discoveries from the world of biblical archaeology to the larger public through the medium of exhibits. Tune in and find out more about ABR’s World of Jesus, and Joshua, ...

  • Canyon Ministries and Noah's Flood

    Nate Loper, the Executive Director of Canyon Ministries, joins Henry Smith to talk about the Grand Canyon. Not only will Nate share how the evidence from the Canyon supports the historicity of Noah’s Flood, he will also be letting us know how you can take a once in a lifetime educational tour of ...

  • The Ancient Egyptian Amarna Letters and the Exodus

    Archaeologist Dr. Gary Byers joins us as we explore Canaanite tablets known as the Amarna Letters. Do the letters mention the Israelites? Do they match Joshua’s descriptions of Canaan? What impact did the plagues have on Egypt and do the Amarna Letters point to their effect on Egyptian power? Who...

  • Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries from 2024

    Bryan Windle joins Henry Smith to count down the top ten biblical discoveries of the year.

    Original airdate: January 5, 2025

  • Ritual Purity in the Days of Jesus

    A widespread "ritual purity" culture developed in the days leading up to the events in the NT. Dr. Scott Stripling joins Henry to talk about evidence of the ritual purity culture in ancient Judaism and its impact on the early Church.

    Original airdate: June 7, 2020

  • New Evidence for the Authenticity of the Shroud of Turin

    Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, President of the Christian Thinkers Society, joins us as examine the Shroud of Turin. A former shroud skeptic, Jeremiah will walk us through some of the major Shroud evidence. Is the Shroud a medieval forgery, or is there evidence it is a burial cloth of a crucified man fro...

  • New Discoveries in the Search for the Tabernacle

    Biblical archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling joins us as we review ABR’s 2024 excavation at Shiloh. Discoveries include a city gate, sacrificial activity, and even gold!
    Join us next season. Who knows what YOU might discover! http://DigShiloh.org

    Original Airdate: November 24, 2024

  • Monstrous Mosasaurs and the Bible

    Paleontologist Dr. Marcus Ross joins us to discuss now extinct sea creatures called Mosasaurs. When did God create these large beasts? Why are these sea creatures buried in rock layers on land, and what are the implications of the evidence? Dr. Ross answers these questions and more on our latest ...

  • New Evidence for Where God Struck Down Herod Agrippa

    Dr. Todd Bolen joins us as we explore the death of Herod Agrippa, persecutor of the early church. Acts 12 indicates Agrippa was struck down by an angel of the Lord, he was eaten by worms, and then he died. Where did this take place and what was the result?

    Original Airdate: November 10, 2024

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  • Where Did Jesus Cast Out Demons into the Pigs?

    Journey across the Sea of Galilee as archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling takes us on a quest to find the place where Jesus exorcises a legion of demons who then enter a herd of pigs and then drown in the sea.

    Original Airdate: November 3, 2024

  • Isaiah: The Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries

    Bryan Windle guides us through the top ten archaeological discoveries related to the book of Isaiah. The prophet served during the reign of four kings, playing a prominent role in Israelite history. Many archaeological discoveries from the 8th century BC correlate with Isaiah.

    Original Airdate:...

  • Exploring the Cursed Mountain

    Abigail Van Huss, biblical archaeologist and Assistant Director of the Shiloh Excavations with ABR, was one of the core leaders of the Mount Ebal Dump Salvage expedition. She will be guiding us through the archaeological evidence discovered on the cursed mountain and how it all relates to the Bi...

  • The Ancient Nuzi Tablets

    ABR archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling joins us as we take a look at the Nuzi Tablets, an archive of ancient writings found in Iraq in the 1920s. Dr. Stripling will show us connections between these important tablets and patriarchal customs described in the book of Genesis.

    Original airdate: Octo...

  • Pharaoh Necho II

    Pastor Bryan Windle joins the show to discuss the Egyptian Pharaoh Necho of the 26th dynasty who ruled Egypt from ca. 610–595 BC. He is named in eight verses in Scripture, and is connected with three significant OT events.

    Original Airdate: October 6, 2024