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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  • The Deity of Christ in the Gospel of Mark

    New Testament scholar, Dr. Craig Evans, joins Henry to discuss the book of Mark, and specifically in Mark chapter 2 where Jesus heals a paralytic man, and also forgives his sins. Scholars tend to think of the book of Mark as having a low Christology, and books like Luke and John which are believe...

  • Measuring Soft Tissue in Dinosaur Bones

    Paleobiochemist, Dr. Brian Thomas, shares his latest research with the Institute for Creation Research on measuring collagen (soft protein tissue) that was discovered in Edmontosoraus fossil bone, and some of the difficulty they had in trying to publish their results in secular science journals. ...

  • Jesus and the 10th Roman Legion

    In Mark 5, Jesus exorcises a legion of demons out of a man, and into a herd of pigs. Dr. Craig Evans talks with Henry about Roman legions, and specifically the 10th Roman Legion that used the symbol of a pig on it's flag. Is that a coincidence? Or is there something else going on here that Jesus ...

  • Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries of 2024

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

    Original airdate: January 5, 2025

  • Darius the Great

    King Darius I of the Achaemenid Empire was a well known ruler in history and is mentioned a number of times in the Book of Ezra, and reigned during the time when the Jewish temple was being rebuilt. Bryan Windle gives an archaeological biography of his life and shares how he connects the Bible to...

  • 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

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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

  • 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:...

  • 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

  • Sifting the Temple, Caving at Maqatir & Digging at Shiloh

    Abigail Van Huss, biblical archaeologist and Assistant Director of the Shiloh Excavations with ABR, is our guest and will be telling us about her 20-year journey in becoming an archaeologist and some of her exciting adventures along the way, with the Temple Mount Sifting Project, and digs at Khir...

  • Living in Light of Genesis

    Does scientific evidence support the truth of the Bible’s opening book? Does Genesis provide the foundation we need for faith, culture, and science? Scientist Dr. Brian Thomas joins us to explore some of these questions as we discuss his book "Living in Light of Genesis: A Foundation for Faith, S...

  • King Belshazzar & The Writing on the Wall

    Pastor Bryan Windle joins us to talk about a famous king from the book of Daniel, Belshazzar. 19th century skeptics claimed he never existed, until archaeologists discovered multiple pieces of evidence about Belshazzar. These discoveries correlate with Daniel in numerous and sometimes remarkable ...

  • What Was the Behemoth from Job 40?

    In Job chapter 40, the author describes a creature called “Behemoth.” The description of this land animal has prompted discussion and debate for centuries. Is it an elephant? A hippo? A mythological creature? Satan? Dr. Brian Thomas from the Institute for Creation Research shares his perspective...

  • Mountains After the Flood - Director's Commentary

    Film director Thomas Purifoy joins us as we survey the movie, “Mountains After the Flood,” the sequel to “Is Genesis History?” Thomas will be sharing about the vision for the film, who and why creation scientists engage in empirical scientific research, and how our understanding of earth’s histor...

  • Mesha: King of Moab

    Bryan Windle will be taking us on a journey through the life of King Mesha, who was king of the Moabites in the 9th century BC. The Moabites lived in a hotly contested region east of Dead Sea, and a number of archaeological discoveries shed light on both the Moabites and Mesha himself.

    Original ...