Episodes

The BC Messenger is a monthly podcast that brings you real science, real Bible, real history, and real world. Here you will find enlightening discussions that will change the way you think about the ancient Old Testament. We discuss everything from answers about manna in the wilderness, to the long lifespans in Genesis, the age of the earth, Noah's Flood, the Exodus, Mt. Sinai, and so much more. All of the research here is built on the foundation of proper chronology, which is the backbone of h...

[Season 2, Episode 12] After leaving Egypt, the Israelites journeyed along the north Sinai road. After three encampments, they struck out into the wilderness under Moses' direction. They found no water after a journey of three days, but then came to a place called Marah, where there was water. However, the water at Marah was bitter and they could not drink it. The Bible records that Moses then threw a tree in the water and the water became drinkable (sweet). Where did this happen? How could bit...

[Season 2, Episode 11] This month you will hear more of the interview with Dr. Aardsma which was recorded last year. Listen to part 1 (one of our most popular episodes) here. Various topics are discussed on this newly aired segment, including: understanding the narrative of mainstream science today choosing to be radically different from mainstream science Noah's Flood in the history of China and Egypt advice to a young person entering a secular institution the age of the earth and the conc...

[Season 2, Episode 10] How would you handle a child, grandchild, or some other young person displaying serious doubts about the Bible? What can practically be done to empower this generation with the real-world truth of God's Word? The message of the Bible gives purpose. It is a message of hope, of repentance, redemption, and restoration to the guilty sinner and to this fallen world. But these messages of such great importance are only taken to heart and acted upon to the extent that they are be...

[Season 2, Episode 9] When thinking of ancient Egypt, most of us would immediately think about the massive pyramids, which were built during Egypt’s great Old Kingdom. Mystery surrounds these ancient monuments. How were these great structures built in such ancient times? Where did the ancient Egyptians get the construction techniques used to build the pyramids? Where did the Egyptians obtain the wealth to build the pyramids? These and many more questions have been asked by scholars and lay peopl...

[Season 2, Episode 8] Easter is a celebration of Christ's triumph over death (in real-world history). Foundational to Easter is the historical event of the Passover and Israel's exodus from Egypt, when God delivered his people from Pharoah's hand in many amazing and miraculous ways (also in real-world history). Jewish people, and some Christians, participate in the celebration of Seder at the time of Passover each year. This celebration focuses on remembering the deliverance of Israel from Egyp...

[Season 2, Episode 7] On this episode, Steve and Jennifer discuss a video that was released mid-January, in which a well-known Christian leader stated his opinion that Noah's Flood could have been a local flood. He gave reasons why he believes this is a faithful interpretation of the biblical text. This topic spread like wildfire on social media, with opinions sharply divided. The geographical extent of Noah's Flood will not be determined based on opinion alone, or even based on the biblical te...

[Season 2, Episode 6] Radiocarbon dating is used to date artifacts from up to 50,000 years ago. This causes a conundrum for the Bible believer, as we discussed last month. Some Christian groups claim that radiocarbon dating is unreliable science, based on assumptions, and involves circular reasoning. Some imply that radiocarbon dating is a hoax. Is any of this true? We hear directly from Dr. Aardsma this month on this topic. Is it possible that the Christian should really be seeing radiocarbon ...

[Season 2, Episode 5] How old is the earth? When was it created? Is our planet thousands of years old, or is it millions, or even billions of years old? When considering these questions, many Christians are aware that science seems to say one thing, and the Bible seems to say another. As discussed on previous episodes, it can now be demonstrated that ancient biblical history is accurate, real history. Major events like the Exodus and the Flood (and much more) can be placed on the timeline of hi...

[Season 2, Episode 4] Israel is in the headlines again. Our work at The Biblical Chronologist is necessarily intertwined with the nation of Israel in a big way. An often overlooked attack on the nation of Israel over the past century, from mainstream biblical archaeology, has resulted in near obliteration of Israel's own precious ancient history, in academia, at the present time. In the face of this onslaught, The Biblical Chronologist has, in recent decades, published one Bible/science discover...

[Season 2, Episode 3] Following last month’s introduction of the manna discovery, we discuss more of the specific details of manna which are pointed out by the biblical text. Discussion points include the melting point of manna, the taste of manna, how it was gathered and used, how it kept the Israelites from starvation, and much more. As a result of the manna discovery, the tables have now sharply turned in the halls of academia. Although it does take “big ships” a long time to turn around, th...

[Season 2, Episode 2] On today's podcast the Manna discovery is publicly presented for the first time. Our lively discussion brings to light many aspects of the manna discovery which are found in the new book, Bread from Heaven: the Manna Mystery Solved. The physical substance of manna, described in the ancient Old Testament, caused the Israelites to ask the question, “What is it?” The answer to this question has been a mystery for over four-and-a-half thousand years. Some have claimed that ma...

[Season 2, Episode 1] -Jennifer interviews Dr. Aardsma (her father) on a variety of topics, centering on a comprehensive, scientific defense of the Genesis/Exodus record of ancient history. How do we know these things truly happened in the real world? Is Noah's Flood responsible for everything we see in geology? If Noah's Flood happened at 3520 BC, why do secular scientists not see this? These questions are discussed in the interview from Dr. Aardsma's unique perspective, as well as a number of ...

[Season 1, Episode 12] READ the full newsletter and show notes and view images online. SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list. In this final episode of season 1, Steve and Jennifer discuss part 2 on the location of the biblical Rephidim, continuing to show how Be'er Resisim matches so closely to the biblical account, and showing that the evidence for the "missing millennium" continues to build. Another topic discussed is new developments in the research with the discovery of the anti-aging vit...

[Season 1, Episode 11] READ The BC Messenger and view images online. SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list. It's gardening season! Planting seeds in the earth reminds us of all the good fruit that can come forth from a small seed. As Christians, we are laboring to plant seeds of truth wherever God has called us, trusting Him to continue to bring forth a great harvest in His time. Don't forget that a seed of truth is alive and it is powerful, no matter how insignificant, inert (or even crazy) ...

[Season 1, Episode 10] READ The BC Messenger and view images online. SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list. We’re hoisting the sails for another adventure on the high seas of real science, real Bible, real history, and real world!This month we begin by continuing our multi-part discussion on the Missing Millennium discovery, correlating biblical history with extra-biblical data, in a fashion which is both intellectually satisfying and true to the text of Scripture and the data of science. Thi...

[Season 1, Episode 9] Thanks for joining us for another month of real science, real Bible, real history, real world. We start off this month with a trivia question: "What well-known event in the life of Moses happened at a place called Rephidim?" Listen for the answer! This month we begin a multi-part discussion on the Missing Millennium discovery that will continue over the next couple of months. Discussion: History of the Missing Millennium Discovery. This month we will share some of Dr. Aar...

[Season 1, Episode 8] Thanks for joining us for another month of real science, real Bible, real history, real world. Although science has fallen into disrepute in some segments of Christianity in recent decades, we know that science itself is just knowledge. It is knowledge about God's world. We do not need to be afraid of it, mock it, or sideline it (and indeed we must not). Likewise, the Bible has fallen into disrepute in many segments of our world today. We know that the Bible itself is a hi...

[Season 1, Episode 7] Thank you for joining us for another episode packed full of faith-strengthening content as we consider God's works in history, as well as some ways He is at work today. Highlights of this episode: Discussion: Finding the True Mount Sinai. When you get the chronology right, you can identify Exodus pottery for the first time, and the trail of this pottery then leads you to some amazing realizations. We followed the pottery to the location of the Red (Reed) Sea Crossing in o...

[Season 1, Episode 6] Happy New Year! We have some big topics to discuss in 2023, and we hope you will join us each month in this new year. Highlights of this episode: Discussion: Finding the route of the Exodus and actual location of the "Red Sea" crossing. Did you know that the site of the Red Sea crossing is now known? Many have wondered about this for generations. When you get the chronology right, you can identify Exodus pottery for the first time, and the trail of this pottery then leads...

[Season 1, Episode 5] MERRY CHRISTMAS from all of us here at The BC Messenger! As always, we hope you enjoy this faith-building, thought-provoking, empowering content, with very practical implications for your life today. Highlights of this episode: -Discussion: Is there evidence for the biblical account of the Israelites wandering in the wilderness? Many people today claim that this biblically recorded migration of millions of people through the Sinai desert is not historical/factual. Why is ...

[Season 1, Episode 4] Need some interesting topics of conversation for the holidays? Look no further! The November 2022 episode of the BC Messenger will earn you the award for most interesting discussions (check out our past episodes as well). We do hope you enjoy this faith-building, thought-provoking, empowering content, with very practical implications for your life today. Highlights of this episode: Discussion: Young People Mass Exiting Christianity—Apologetics Matter. Steve & Jennifer dis...

[Season 1, Episode 3] Welcome to the October 2022 episode of the BC Messenger! We are excited to offer you this faith-building, thought-provoking, empowering content, with very practical implications for your life today. Highlights of this episode: Featured Book: The Exodus Happened 2450 B.C., Due to serious problems at the traditional date, the account of this major biblical event appears to be falsified. But where traditional chronology fails miserably, Dr. Aardsma's new chronology works bea...

[Season 1, Episode 2] Welcome to the The BC Messenger! We are excited to offer you this faith-building, thought-provoking, empowering content, with very practical implications for your life today. Highlights of this episode: Featured Book: Noah's Flood Happened 3520 B.C. Not just "Noah's Flood Happened", but when it happened. This pins the event to the real world. It gives us an anchor point from which we can go and investigate the claim being made. Special BCM book sale on Noah's Flood Happe...