Digging for Truth

Digging for Truth

17 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.

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Digging for Truth
  • The Mission of Associates for Biblical Research

    Episode 1

    In this very first episode of Digging for Truth, we talk about the Associates for Biblical Research and what the mission is.

    Original airdate: March 18, 2018

  • Was King David Mythical?

    Episode 2

    Critical scholars continue to argue that King David was a mythical King Arthur type of figure, or that his kingdom is greatly exaggerated in the Bible.

    Original airdate: March 25, 2018

  • Jesus & Archaeology

    Episode 3

    Join hosts Henry Smith and Scott Lanser for Episode 3 of Digging for Truth, as we discuss Jesus and Archaeology. Featured are: the mosaic at Megiddo and the early worship of Jesus as God, the Synagogue at Capernaum, the Pilate Inscription, and the Caiaphas Ossuary.

    Original airdate: April 1, 2018

  • Daniel: Prophet or Pretender?

    Episode 4

    Skeptics claim the Book of Daniel was originally authored in Israel during the Maccabean era (167-164 BC). The evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls, and other archaeological discoveries refutes this erroneous claim. Daniel was written in the 6th century BC in Babylon. Daniel was able to predict the...

  • Go Now to Shiloh

    Episode 5

    Join us as we discuss ABR's archaeological excavations at Biblical Shiloh. Dr. Scott Stripling, Director of the Shiloh Excavations, joins us in studio! DigShiloh.org

    Original airdate: April 15, 2018

  • Was Jesus HERE? Disoveries at Khirbet el-Maqatir

    Episode 6

    Archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling walks the audience through the NT period discoveries at Khirbet el-Maqatir, Israel. Possibly the city of Ephraim in John 11:53-54, watch as we discuss the massive tower, coins, ritual purity stoneware, and 8 human skeletons who perished at the hands of the Romans...

  • The Jerusalem Temple Mount

    Episode 7

    Dr. Scott Stripling joins the program to discuss the overwhelming evidence for the Temple in Jerusalem from the time of Solomon to the time of Jesus.

    Original airdate: April 29, 2018

  • The Moral Argument for God's Existence

    Episode 8

    Join Henry Smith along with special guest Pastor Mannie Szochet as we discuss the moral argument for the existence of God.

    Original airdate: May 6, 2018

  • The Problem Of Evil

    Episode 9

    Many people claim that the evil and suffering that exist in the world are incompatible with the God revealed in the Bible. Henry Smith and Pastor Mannie Szochet discuss this delicate and deep subject.

    Original airdate: May 13, 2018

  • Did The Walls of Jericho Come Tumbling Down? (Part 1)

    Episode 10

    Did the Walls of Jericho come tumbling down at the time indicated in the book of Joshua? Scott Lanser explores this question with expert archaeologist Dr. Bryant Wood in part one of a two part interview.

    Original airdate: May 20, 2018

  • Did The Walls of Jericho Come Tumbling Down? (Part 2)

    Episode 11

    Did the Walls of Jericho come tumbling down at the time indicated in the book of Joshua? Join co-host Scott Lanser as he explores this question with expert archaeologist Dr. Bryant Wood in part two of this two part interview.

    Original airdate: May 27, 2018

  • Finding the Lost City Ai (Part 1)

    Episode 12

    For decades, scholars have claimed that the archaeological record shows that the account found in Joshua 7-8 is not historical. Join co-host Henry Smith and Dr. Bryant Wood, Director of Excavations at Khirbet el-Maqatir (1995-2013). See how the archaeological evidence matches the Biblical account...

  • Finding the Lost City Ai (Part 2)

    Episode 13

    For decades, scholars have claimed that the archaeological record shows that the account found in Joshua 7-8 is not historical. Join co-host Henry Smith and Dr. Bryant Wood, Director of Excavations at Khirbet el-Maqatir (1995-2013). See how the archaeological evidence matches the Biblical account...

  • Evidence at Ephesus

    Episode 14

    Scott Lanser interviews Bryan Windle about the archaeological discoveries at Ephesus that confirm the accuracy of the New Testament, particularly the Book of Acts.

    Original airdate: June 17, 2018

  • Top Ten Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology in 2017

    Episode 15

    Special guest Pastor Bryan Windle shares the top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2017 related to the Bible. Topics will include: Shiloh, Timna Copper Mines, King Solomon, Gezer the Merneptah Stela, Herod Antipas, John the Baptist, the Fall of Jerusalem, Nebuchadnezzar, the Tomb of Jonah, Sennach...

  • Facts vs Faith

    Episode 16

    Many skeptics try to separate the realms of fact from the realm of faith. Watch as Scott Lanser and Henry Smith discuss this philosophical problem in the culture and its impact on the Church.

    Original airdate: July 1, 2018

  • A Pastoral Perspective on Archaeology and the Bible

    Episode 17

    Pastor Scott Lanser explains the Biblical imperative for defending the Christian Faith and the use of archaeology in apologetics.

    Original airdate: July 8, 2018

  • Noah’s Flood: A Worldwide Catastrophe (Part 1)

    Episode 18

    Henry Smith interviews geologist Dr. Andrew Snelling. In part one, we discuss the extent and nature of the Flood, and the eruption of Mt. St. Helens as a microcosm of what happened in the year of the Genesis Flood at the time of Noah.

    Original airdate July 15, 2018

  • Noah’s Flood: A Worldwide Catastrophe (Part 2)

    Episode 19

    Henry Smith interviews geologist Dr. Andrew Snelling about the biblical Flood in the days of Noah. In part two, we discuss marine fossils, transcontinental geologic features, and the Grand Canyon.

    Original airdate: July 22, 2018

  • Archaeology: Friend or FOE of the Bible?

    Episode 20

    Join Dr. Scott Stripling, Scott Lanser and Henry Smith in a round table discussion about the relationship between archaeology and the Bible. Topics of discussion include: worldview paradigms, a level playing field, and the Bible as an ancient text.

    Original airdate: July 29, 2018

  • Digging up Shiloh (Part 1)

    Episode 21

    Dr. Scott Stripling joins us in the studio as we discuss the Excavations at Biblical Shiloh, sponsored by the Associates for Biblical Research (Part One of Two). For more, visit DigShiloh.org

    Original airdate: August 5, 2018

  • Digging up Shiloh (Part 2)

    Episode 22

    Dr. Scott Stripling joins us in the studio as we discuss the Excavations at Biblical Shiloh, sponsored by the Associates for Biblical Research (Part Two of Two). For more, visit DigShiloh.org

    Original airdate: August 12, 2018

  • Has Joshua's Altar Been Found on Mt. Ebal?

    Episode 23

    Dr. Scott Stripling joins us in studio to talk about two altars discovered on Mount Ebal. Could one of these be the altar from the book of Joshua?

    Original airdate: August 19, 2019

  • Training Children in the Christian Worldview

    Episode 24

    Dr. Mark Stanton, Head of School at Salem Christian School in Macungie, Pa joins us in studio as we discuss training children in the Christian worldview. To find out more about Salem Christian School, visit SalemChristian.org

    Original airdate: August 26, 2018