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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  • Taking Down Goliath

    Dr. Boyd Seevers will be joining us to talk about the use of slingstones in the biblical world. We’ll be talking about depictions of slinging on coins and reliefs, and we’ll also discuss the deadly accuracy and effectiveness of ancient slingers. How did a shepherd boy named David take down the in...

  • ALIVE! How the Resurrection of Christ Changes Everything

    Pastor Gabriel Fluhrer, PhD joins us to talk about his book, “Alive: How the Resurrection of Christ Changes Everything.” Can we be sure of Jesus’ bodily Resurrection, or is this just a Fool’s Errand? Can we put our future eternal hope in Jesus with certainty?

    Original airdate: April 17, 2022

  • The Shroud of Turin

    What does historical research reveal about the Shroud of Turin? What have been the results of scientific testing? Is the Shroud a fraud, or could it possibly be the burial shroud of Jesus of Nazareth? We’ll explore these questions and more with Shroud researcher John Long on today's episode of D...

  • The Archaeology of Easter

    Where can humanity place its ultimate hope? To whom shall we go? To the only One who defeated death: the crucified, resurrected, and ascended Christ. The One who will return in Glory and restore all things. Bryan Windle joins us to talk about the Resurrection of Jesus and archaeological evidence...

  • Fallen: The Sons of God and the Nephilim (Part 1)

    Who were the Nephilim of Genesis 6? Wild speculations and sensational claims about the Nephilim abound. Misinformation, conspiracy theories, UFOs, and poor biblical interpretation dominate the discussion. Dr. Tim Chaffey clears away the confusion while we explore his book, “Fallen: The Sons of Go...

  • Fallen: The Sons of God and the Nephilim (Part 2)

    Who were the Nephilim of Genesis 6? Wild speculations and sensational claims about the Nephilim abound. Misinformation, conspiracy theories, UFOs, and poor biblical interpretation dominate the discussion. Henry continues his discussion with Dr. Tim Chaffey as he clears away the confusion while we...

  • King David - Man Or Myth?

    Dr. Dewayne Bryant joins us to interact with the question, “King David-Man or Myth?” What archaeological evidence mentions King David? Is there evidence Jerusalem was the capital at that time? What do we know about the wealth of David’s son Solomon? Dr. Bryant will help us answer these questions ...

  • Debunking Claims of Christianity's Pagan Origins

    Are doctrines like the Virgin Birth and the Resurrection of Christ merely stolen from pagan religions from the ancient near east? Dr. Dewayne Bryant of Faulkner University joins us to talk about these claims, which are found all over the internet.

    Original airdate: February 18, 2024

  • Top Ten Discoveries Related to the Bible In 2023

    Bryan Windle from the Bible Archaeology Report joins Henry to count down his top ten discoveries related to Biblical archaeology from 2023.

    Original airdate: February 11, 2024

  • Jehoiachin: The King for Three Months

    Bryan Windle has joined us again to do another one of his archaeological biographies. Today we’ll be talking about Jehoiachin, King of Judah. Some of the Hebrew kings had very long reigns, such as King Uzziah who ruled for 54 years; others, such like Jehoiachin, ruled for a very short time. King ...

  • Top Ten Discoveries Related to Christmas

    Bryan Windle joins Henry Smith to countdown the top ten discoveries related to Christmas.

    Original airdate 12-17-23

  • Top Ten Historical References to Jesus Outside the Bible

    On this episode of Digging for Truth, ABR staff member Bryan Windle joins Henry Smith to countdown the top ten historical references to Jesus outside of the Bible. Despite ludicrous claims that Jesus never existed, these references help to set the record straight.

    Original airdate: December 10,...

  • Fossils and the Flood (Part 1)

    On this episode of Digging for Truth, scientist Paul Garner joins Henry Smith to discuss his book “Fossils and the Flood.” Informed by the latest creationist scholarship and richly illustrated—this book reconstructs the world before and after the Genesis Flood in unprecedented depth and detail an...

  • Fossils and the Flood (Part 2)

    On this episode of Digging for Truth, scientist Paul Garner joins Henry Smith to discuss his book “Fossils and the Flood.” Informed by the latest creationist scholarship and richly illustrated—this book reconstructs the world before and after the Genesis Flood in unprecedented depth and detail an...

  • Joshua: The Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries

    Pastor Bryan Windle joins Henry Smith to count down the top ten archaeological discoveries related to Joshua and the conquest of Canaan. This is a power packed list, including a discussion of the destruction of Ai, Hazor, and Jericho. Bryan breaks it all down for us.

    Original airdate: November ...

  • When Creatures Adapt

    Dr. Brian Thomas joins Henry Smith to talk about the amazing way God has designed living things to adapt to their environments. Peppered moths, blind cavefish, and Darwin’s finches are usually touted as evidence for macro-evolution. But Dr. Thomas will explain how the evidence better fits the bib...

  • Genocide in Canaan? (Part 1)

    According to the Old Testament, the Israelites were instructed by the LORD to wage war upon the people living in Canaan, to make no treaty with them, to show them no mercy. Skeptics claim that this makes the God of the Bible a genocidal maniac and killer, unworthy of our devotion. Is God a moral ...

  • Genocide in Canaan? (Part 2)

    According to the Old Testament, the Israelites were instructed by the LORD to wage war upon the people living in Canaan, to make no treaty with them, to show them no mercy. Skeptics claim that this makes the God of the Bible a genocidal maniac and killer, unworthy of our devotion. Is God a moral ...

  • Genocide in Canaan? (Part 3)

    According to the Old Testament, the Israelites were instructed by the LORD to wage war upon the people living in Canaan, to make no treaty with them, to show them no mercy. Skeptics claim that this makes the God of the Bible a genocidal maniac and killer, unworthy of our devotion. Is God a moral ...

  • Is Your Worldview True? (Part 1)

    According to the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, 80% of professing born-again Christians claim they have a biblical worldview, but only 19% actually have one. Dr. Joshua Kline joins Henry Smith in the studio to explore the question: “Is Your Worldview True?” They’ll be l...

  • Is Your Worldview True? (Part 2)

    According to the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, 80% of professing born-again Christians claim they have a biblical worldview, but only 19% actually have one. Dr. Joshua Kline joins Henry Smith in the studio to explore the question: “Is Your Worldview True?” They’ll be l...

  • The Bible, Sexuality, and Culture (Part 1)

    This episode of Digging for Truth contains mature themes and subject matter, and so parents are encouraged to review the content first in order to determine whether the discussion is appropriate for their children. It is rather self-evident that Western culture is destroying itself from within. T...

  • The Bible, Sexuality, and Culture (Part 2)

    Today’s episode of Digging for Truth contains mature themes and subject matter, and so parents are encouraged to review the content first, in order to determine whether the discussion is appropriate for their children. Today, Henry Smith continues his discussion with Dr. Brian Peterson about the ...

  • Israel and Egypt (Part 1)

    Nate Loper joins Henry Smith to survey the historical and archaeological connections between Israel and the Egyptian empire. They’ll be talking about Abraham, Ishmael, Joseph, the Exodus, Jeremiah, Jesus and even the early church (Part 1).

    Original airdate: September 10, 2023