Digging for Truth

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.

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Digging for Truth
  • What is the Biblical Date for the Exodus? (Part 1)

    Episode 41

    Dr. Scott Stripling joins Henry and Scott in the studio to discuss the Biblical texts that provide us with the information to date the Israelite Exodus from Egypt. Including a discussion of I Kings 6:1, Judges 11: 26 and I Chronicles 6: 33-38 (Part One).

    Original airdate: January 27, 2019

  • What is the Biblical Date for the Exodus? (Part 2)

    Episode 42

    Dr. Scott Stripling joins Henry & Scott in the studio to discuss the Biblical texts that provide us with the information to date the Israelite Exodus from Egypt. Including a discussion of Ezekiel 40 :1, Seder Olam Rabbah, Stephen's speech in Acts 7, Paul's speech at Pisidian Antioch in Acts 13, P...

  • Archaeological Evidence for the Early Exodus (Part 1)

    Episode 43

    Dr. Scott Stripling joins Henry & Scott in the studio to discuss archaeological evidence related to the date of the Exodus, ca. 1446 BC. Topics includes: Sinai 375a, Avaris, Rameses, Goshen, the Amarna Letters and the Soleb Inscription.

    Original airdate: February 10, 2019

  • Archaeological Evidence for the Early Exodus (Part 2)

    Episode 44

    Dr. Scott Stripling joins Henry & Scott in the studio to discuss archaeological evidence related to the date of the Exodus. Topics include: the Berlin Pedestal, the Merneptah Stela, the destruction of Hazor, and Josephus.

    Original airdate: February 17, 2019

  • Who Were the Philistines?

    Episode 45

    Archaeologist Gary Byers, Assistant Director of the Shiloh Excavations sits down for a round table discussion with Henry & Scott to answer questions like, Where did the Philistines come from? When did they settle in Canaan? How did they become the enemies of Israel?

    Original airdate: March 10, 2019

  • Discoveries at Biblical Shiloh

    Episode 46

    Archaeologist Gary Byers, Assistant Director of the Shiloh Excavations sits down for a round table discussion with Henry & Scott to discuss recent discoveries at Shiloh. Discussion includes Egyptian scarabs and a ceramic pomegranate.

    Original airdate: March 17, 2019

  • The Ancient City of Babylon

    Episode 47

    Archaeologist Gary Byers joins Henry & Scott to discuss the ancient city of Babylon. Topics include: Old Babylon, the Tower of Babel, Hammurabi, Nebuchadnezzar, Alexander the Great, and the City of God.

    Original airdate: March 24, 2019

  • The Land Of Jordan

    Episode 48

    Archaeologist Gary Byers joins Henry & Scott to discuss the land of Jordan. Topics include: the Madaba Map, Mount Nebo, the tribes of Reuben and Gad, the Ammonites, the Edomites, Abel Shittim, and the Moabite Stone.

    Original airdate: March 31, 2019

  • The Oldest Yahweh Inscription

    Episode 49

    Joel Kramer of SourceFlix joins Henry via skype from Amman, Jordan to talk about an Egyptian Inscription from the Sudan referring to "the Land of the Nomads of Yahweh." This is the oldest known inscription mentioning the God of Israel, and it reveals fascinating truths about the accuracy of the B...

  • The Resurrection of Jesus (Part 1)

    Episode 50

    Tim Chaffey of Risen Ministries joins Henry for a two-part discussion of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In part one, they discuss the biblical data, the appearances of Jesus after His death, Gary Habemas' five minimal facts of the Resurrection, and Mr. Chaffey's book: In Defense of Easter. For...

  • The Resurrection of Jesus (Part 2)

    Episode 51

    In part two, Henry and Tim Chaffey talk about skeptical theories that have tried to explain away the crucifixion and resurrection of the Lord, as well as the empty tomb. The discussion includes how the theories don’t work and that the evidence points to a resurrected Jesus Mr. Chaffey's book: In ...

  • Dinosaurs and the Bible (Part 1)

    Episode 52

    What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Does their existence disprove Genesis 1 and 2? What are the implications for the discovery of soft protein materials being found in dinosaur fossils allegedly tens of millions of years old? In this interview with microbiologist Dr. Kevin Anderson, find out...

  • Dinosaurs and the Bible (Part 2)

    Episode 53

    Did dinosaurs really live over 65 millions years ago? How do they relate to the Bible? What are the implications for the discovery of intact bio-materials being found in dinosaur fossils allegedly tens of millions of years old? Part 2 of an interview with Dr. Kevin Anderson.

    Original airdate: Ma...

  • Top Ten Discoveries of 2018 in Biblical Archaeology

    Episode 54

    Every year thousands of archaeologists and volunteers dig in the lands of the Bible. Hundreds of news stories come from these archaeological excavation reporting on important finds. 2018 was an exciting year as amazing discoveries were made that affirmed numerous details from the biblical text. F...

  • What is Truth?

    Episode 55

    Pastor Mannie Szochet joins Henry in the studio as we explore this fundamental question of existence: "What is Truth?" Why is there so much confusion about truth? Where does this confusion come from? Can truth be known? Does Jesus of Nazareth embody Truth?

    Original airdate: May 19, 2019

  • Jesus of Nazareth - Man or God?

    Episode 56

    Was Jesus of Nazareth just a man? Was he just a rabbi, an itinerant preacher crucified by the Romans? Or was He, as the New Testament declares, the God of the Old Testament in the flesh of mankind? Pastor Mannie Szochet joins Henry in the studio to explore this vital question. Topics include: the...

  • Top Ten Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology: Old Testament

    Episode 57

    Every year hundreds of discoveries are made in archaeological digs in the lands of the Bible. Many of these finds relate directly to the Bible; others shed light on different periods in biblical history. While no discovery in archaeology can “prove the Bible is true,” hundreds of finds over the p...

  • Top Ten Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology: New Testament

    Episode 58

    For the past 150 years archaeologists have been digging in the lands of the Bible, unearthing hundreds of artifacts that directly relate to the biblical text. Many of these finds affirm specific details in Scripture, demonstrating that the Bible is a historically reliable document. ABR Staff Writ...

  • Grand Canyon Ministries

    Episode 59

    Dr. William Barrick (Professor Emeritus in Old Testament, The Master's Seminary) joins Henry to talk about Canyon Ministries. These tours are conducted by knowledgeable and exciting guides who combine the study of God’s Word with the science of God’s world in helping you see and understanding the...

  • Hazor's Destruction in Joshua & Judges (Part 1)

    Episode 60

    The Canaanite city of Hazor was destroyed by the Israelites in the late 15th century BC. Join Scott Lanser and Henry Smith as they discuss the importance of Hazor, King Jabin, the Amarna Letters, the Mari archive and Egyptian execration texts mentioning Hazor.

    Original airdate: July 14, 2019

  • Hazor's Destruction in Joshua & Judges (Part 2)

    Episode 61

    In Part Two, Scott Lanser and Henry Smith discuss evidence for Hazor's destruction in both the 15th century and 13th century BC. Topics include Deborah and Barak, cultic desecration, and evidence for fire.

    Original airdate: July 21, 2019

  • Cult Worship at Dan

    Episode 62

    Kristen Davis of Houston Baptist University joins the show to talk about the archaeological evidence uncovered at Dan in northern Israel. Topics of discussion include: the massive Middle Bronze Gate, occupation prior to the Israelites, cultural transition, cultic activity, and the Tel Dan Stela.
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  • Erasing Moses

    Episode 63

    Kristen Davis of Houston Baptist University joins us to discuss Old Testament scholarship's 200+ year attempt to "Erase Moses " as the primary author and editor of the first five books of the Bible. We will discuss the JEDP (Documentary Hypothesis), Julius Wellhausen, and how JEDP still influence...

  • Searching For A King

    Episode 64

    Stuart Peck, co-founder of Appian Media, joins Henry to talk about the documentary film, "Searching for A King: Israel's United Kingdom." Learn about the geography, archaeology, and history of the accounts of Saul, David and Solomon's reigns over Israel. ABR's own Dr. Scott Stripling is featured....