Podcasts about Dead Sea Scrolls

Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Dr. April Nowell, a paleolithic archaeologist and professor of anthropology at the University of Victoria in Canada. We start by hearing how in 2012, archaeologists on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi made a discovery that changed our understanding of early human history. Next, we're in the UK in 1957, as the final touches are made to what was then the largest radio telescope in the world: Jodrell Bank.Plus, how the contraceptive pill was finally legalised in Japan in 1999, after decades of campaigning.Then we go back to 1947 for what's been described as one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century: the Dead Sea Scrolls.And we hear one soldier's account of the siege of Ladysmith, a key moment in the Boer War in 1899.Finally, we're in Kenya for the start of one athlete's historic journey to javelin gold at the World Athletics Championships in 2015.Contributors:Professor Maxime Aubert - archaeologist, Griffith University, AustraliaSir Bernard Lovell - British radio astronomer and physicist (archive)Yoriko Madoka - Japanese politicianGerald Lankester Harding - British archaeologist (archive)James Dalton - British Army bandsman with the Gordon Highlanders (archive)Julius Yego ('Mr YouTube Man') - Kenyan track and field athlete(Photo: Cave painting, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Credit: Maxime Aubert)

In 1947, a missing goat led to the chance discovery of the first Dead Sea Scrolls. These ancient Jewish manuscripts became one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century. British archaeologist Gerald Lankester Harding was one of the key figures in the early investigation of the scrolls. In a BBC recording made in 1949, he describes how they were found, the painstaking excavation that followed and the search to uncover their origins and significance. This episode was produced by Helen Ledwick in collaboration with the BBC Archives.Witness History is a short BBC World Service podcast about history that takes you inside big moments from the past through first-hand testimony and archive. Each weekday, in around nine minutes, we revisit one moment that helped shape the world and hear it through the voice of someone who was there. Scientists, artists, campaigners, soldiers, leaders and everyday people tell their true stories.When you subscribe to Witness History, you'll be taken inside turning points in world affairs from West Africa's fight back against Boko Haram in 2015 to the behind-closed-doors talks that led to the US-Cuba “thaw” and the surprise announcement of restored relations. You'll discover what it was like to experience disasters and how people recovered from them, including the Tabasco floods in Mexico, Portugal's worst train disaster, and the huge clean-up after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. You'll explore culture and ideas too: Sweden's Expedition Robinson, often credited as the first modern reality TV game show; the friendship between The Beatles' George Harrison and Indian sitarist Ravi Shankar; and the night a tiger attack brought Las Vegas superstars Siegfried and Roy's show to a sudden end. And if you're curious about inventions, we'll tell you how air fryers, BlackBerry, YouTube, Alexa, GPS, superglue, the shopping cart (shopping trolley) and bubble tea were created.If you're new to Witness History, the appeal is simple: real voices, one strong true story, and a fresh way to understand today through events from history – all in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea or a walk around the block. Join millions of BBC World Service podcast listeners around the globe and enjoy the insight, context and detail Witness History will bring you.(Photo: Gerald Lankester Harding, Director of Antiquities of Jordan, pieces together fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Credit: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)

Dr. John Bergsma a renowned scholar and theological mind joins the Exorcist Files to dive into the supernatural activity of the Old Testament.Thank you to our sponsors!Wild Alaskan Co- WildAlaskan.Com/exfiles for $35 off your first order.Exodus90- Exodus90.com/exfilesThe Born Again Identity- Watch hereBubs Naturals- Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code EXFILES20 at Bubsnaturals.comTimestamps:00:00 | Teaser: Demonic Footholds, Concert Culture, and the Serpent in Eden 01:26 | Introduction to Dr. John Bergsma 03:30 | Dr. Bergsma's First Encounters with Deliverance as an Inner-City Pastor 06:12 | The 2-Hour General Confession: Renouncing Sins vs. Power Encounters 09:02 | Father Gabriel Amorth & Viewing Sin as "Accepting Cookies" 10:50 | Why Western Christianity Ignored the Intermediate Realm of Spirits 14:54 | Mid-Roll Sponsor Break (Wild Alaskan Co & The Born Again Identity) 18:27 | The Unseen Realm: Dr. Michael Heiser, the Heavenly Court, and Genesis 6 21:44 | Debunking Fallen-Angel Procreation: St. Augustine & the Line of Seth 23:46 | The Flood as a Divine Defense of Monogamy in the Dead Sea Scrolls 25:01 | All Warfare in the Old Testament Was Spiritual Warfare 27:36 | Sponsor Break (Exodus 90 & Bubs Naturals) 31:16 | The Angel of the Lord and the Pre-Incarnate Christ in the Old Testament 35:05 | King David, Saul's Affliction, and the Roots of Exorcism 37:00 | Solomon, Deliverance Scrolls at Qumran, and Psalm 91 39:20 | Why Was the Serpent Allowed in Eden? Adam's Failed Priestly Role 42:38 | Communication with Nature Before the Fall 44:26 | Dinosaurs, Fossils, and the Flood's Rampant Violence 50:00 | How 1st-Century Jewish Exorcists Operated vs. the Direct Authority of Jesus 53:15 | What the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed About the Essenes and the Spiritual World 57:00 | The Gods of the Pagans: Baal, Molech, and Modern Echoes 01:02:45 | Refuting the Prosperity Gospel: Spiritual Childhood vs. Embracing the Cross 01:10:45 | Territorial Spirits and Guardian Angels in Scripture (Daniel 10 & Acts 12) 01:14:45 | The Deuterocanonical Books: How the Old Testament Canon Was Formed 01:22:12 | Tobit and the Dead Sea Scrolls 01:23:48 | St. Jerome, St. Augustine, and Canonical Discernment 01:29:56 | Protestant Fruit, Sacraments of Desire, and Church Unity 01:38:40 | Where to Find Dr. Bergsma's Work & Closing RemarksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The final installment of the Book of Numbers read in the King James Version of the Bible. (King James Version is what I prefer due to it's verifiable accuracy based on the Dead Sea Scrolls in the original language of Koine Greek and Hebrew. That does not mean it is without translation error as I have explained on various occasions due to papal influence of the 16th century).Please listen, please subscribe to support this podcast and get all the books of the Bible on Audio as I complete them. You can also donate using Venmo @UnderstandingTheBible or cashapp $PastorSteven42I will always do the podcast and Sermons for FREE, but your subscription or donation to support the tax exempt organization of Narrow Path blesses my family and makes it easier to purchase electronics, office supplies, website domains, editing equipment, and subscriptions to the various outlets and podcast services that this podcast needs to continue.May God bless you!

September 27, 2026 - Wednesday Bible Class In this episode Levi Word leads a heartfelt Bible study centered on 2 Peter 1, challenging listeners not to stop at baptism but to grow into Christian maturity. He explains why Peter (and Jude) warned the early church about false teachers and why spiritual growth—beyond initial faith—is essential for remaining faithful. Levi walks through the eight qualities Peter lists—faith, moral excellence (virtue), knowledge, self-control (temperance), perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and selfless love—illustrating each with Scripture (including Hebrews 11, Ephesians 2:19–22, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 19, Romans 1, Ephesians 6, and 1 Corinthians 13). He defines faith, emphasizes knowledge gained from both creation and the Scriptures, and stresses practical disciplines such as daily prayer, Scripture study, and putting on the full armor of God to withstand trials and false doctrine. The episode mixes careful exegesis with personal stories and concrete examples: Levi references conversations with Neal and Bill, recounts time as a police officer, shares moments from working in Ethiopia, and reflects on visiting Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls to underscore the reliability of Scripture. These anecdotes help translate doctrine into real-life application. Key takeaways for listeners: guard against false teaching; begin growing immediately when you become a Christian regardless of age; shape your mind by Philippians 4:8; practice self-control and perseverance through life's storms; and let love (1 Corinthians 13) be the capstone of Christian character. Expect a mix of biblical teaching, historical context, practical counsel, and personal testimony designed to encourage steady spiritual growth and a life lived "His way."   Duration 50:13

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Devotion to St. Michael didn’t begin in the Christian era—it was deeply woven into Jewish tradition leading up to the birth of Christ! Scholar and author Mike Aquilina returns to the Son Rise Morning Show with Matt Swain to discuss his latest book, St. Michael and His World. Mike reveals how Second Temple literature, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and ancient rabbinic traditions identified St. Michael as the anonymous angel in pivotal Old Testament events—from Abraham's sacrifice to guiding Israel through the desert. Discover how ancient expectations of Michael ushering in the Messianic age shaped the spiritual atmosphere into which Jesus was born. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the New Books Network, Željko Stanojević speaks with Matthew Montgomery about his article “An Intercessor Like Moses: A Key Component of the Psalter's Message”, published in the European Hebrew Journal.Montgomery's study asks how the final form of the Masoretic Psalter communicates hope after the collapse of Judah and the Babylonian exile. Building on the widely recognized observation that Book III of the Psalter engages the downfall of the Southern Kingdom while Book IV places unusual emphasis on Moses, he traces textual signals connecting these sections with Exodus 32–34. Particular attention is given to the introduction of Moses and Aaron, the clustering of references to them in Books IV and V, and repeated allusions to Moses' intercession after Israel's covenant-breaking at Sinai.The central argument is that these features are not isolated reminiscences. Read together, they help shape the Psalter's theological and literary message. Moses appears as the paradigmatic representative who can stand between God and a disobedient people, plead on their behalf, and turn away divine anger. Montgomery argues that, in the post-exilic horizon of the Psalter, this Mosaic pattern contributes to an emerging hope for an intercessory figure capable of mediating between God and a covenant-breaking community. The interview explores what this proposal contributes to final-form readings of the Psalter and why the arrangement of psalms can itself become a vehicle of meaning.Matthew Montgomery is a scholar of the Hebrew Bible whose research includes Psalms, scriptural reuse, rhetoric, literary coherence, and the shaping of biblical collections. His article was published on 18 June 2026 after double-blind peer review, with Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c. Eckart Otto serving as Academic Editor. The article is freely available through its permanent DOI.Montgomery will also speak at the EHJ International Scholarly Online Conference 2026, “New Discoveries and New Directions in Biblical, Hebrew, and Theological Studies”. On 8 November 2026 at 22:00 CET, he will present “Neither Story or Arbitrary: The Rhetoric of Juxtaposition in the MT Psalter”. The presentation develops a related concern with how the Psalter's ordering creates rhetorical and theological effects without requiring readers to treat the collection either as one continuous story or as an arbitrary anthology.The host, Željko Stanojević, is a Hebrew linguist, biblical philologist, lexicographer, translator, and scholar of Biblical and Modern Hebrew. He is President of the Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature in Belgrade, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the European Hebrew Journal, and a host on the New Books Network Biblical Studies channel. His work includes Biblical Hebrew, Semitic linguistics, textual criticism, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, Bible translation, biblical onomastics, and Hebrew lexicography.This episode will be of interest to readers and listeners working on Psalms, the Hebrew Bible, Moses and Aaron, Exodus traditions, intercession, post-exilic theology, ancient Hebrew, biblical allusion, textual criticism, and the literary shaping of Scripture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the New Books Network, Željko Stanojević speaks with Matthew Montgomery about his article “An Intercessor Like Moses: A Key Component of the Psalter's Message”, published in the European Hebrew Journal.Montgomery's study asks how the final form of the Masoretic Psalter communicates hope after the collapse of Judah and the Babylonian exile. Building on the widely recognized observation that Book III of the Psalter engages the downfall of the Southern Kingdom while Book IV places unusual emphasis on Moses, he traces textual signals connecting these sections with Exodus 32–34. Particular attention is given to the introduction of Moses and Aaron, the clustering of references to them in Books IV and V, and repeated allusions to Moses' intercession after Israel's covenant-breaking at Sinai.The central argument is that these features are not isolated reminiscences. Read together, they help shape the Psalter's theological and literary message. Moses appears as the paradigmatic representative who can stand between God and a disobedient people, plead on their behalf, and turn away divine anger. Montgomery argues that, in the post-exilic horizon of the Psalter, this Mosaic pattern contributes to an emerging hope for an intercessory figure capable of mediating between God and a covenant-breaking community. The interview explores what this proposal contributes to final-form readings of the Psalter and why the arrangement of psalms can itself become a vehicle of meaning.Matthew Montgomery is a scholar of the Hebrew Bible whose research includes Psalms, scriptural reuse, rhetoric, literary coherence, and the shaping of biblical collections. His article was published on 18 June 2026 after double-blind peer review, with Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c. Eckart Otto serving as Academic Editor. The article is freely available through its permanent DOI.Montgomery will also speak at the EHJ International Scholarly Online Conference 2026, “New Discoveries and New Directions in Biblical, Hebrew, and Theological Studies”. On 8 November 2026 at 22:00 CET, he will present “Neither Story or Arbitrary: The Rhetoric of Juxtaposition in the MT Psalter”. The presentation develops a related concern with how the Psalter's ordering creates rhetorical and theological effects without requiring readers to treat the collection either as one continuous story or as an arbitrary anthology.The host, Željko Stanojević, is a Hebrew linguist, biblical philologist, lexicographer, translator, and scholar of Biblical and Modern Hebrew. He is President of the Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature in Belgrade, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the European Hebrew Journal, and a host on the New Books Network Biblical Studies channel. His work includes Biblical Hebrew, Semitic linguistics, textual criticism, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, Bible translation, biblical onomastics, and Hebrew lexicography.This episode will be of interest to readers and listeners working on Psalms, the Hebrew Bible, Moses and Aaron, Exodus traditions, intercession, post-exilic theology, ancient Hebrew, biblical allusion, textual criticism, and the literary shaping of Scripture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the New Books Network, Željko Stanojević speaks with Matthew Montgomery about his article “An Intercessor Like Moses: A Key Component of the Psalter's Message”, published in the European Hebrew Journal.Montgomery's study asks how the final form of the Masoretic Psalter communicates hope after the collapse of Judah and the Babylonian exile. Building on the widely recognized observation that Book III of the Psalter engages the downfall of the Southern Kingdom while Book IV places unusual emphasis on Moses, he traces textual signals connecting these sections with Exodus 32–34. Particular attention is given to the introduction of Moses and Aaron, the clustering of references to them in Books IV and V, and repeated allusions to Moses' intercession after Israel's covenant-breaking at Sinai.The central argument is that these features are not isolated reminiscences. Read together, they help shape the Psalter's theological and literary message. Moses appears as the paradigmatic representative who can stand between God and a disobedient people, plead on their behalf, and turn away divine anger. Montgomery argues that, in the post-exilic horizon of the Psalter, this Mosaic pattern contributes to an emerging hope for an intercessory figure capable of mediating between God and a covenant-breaking community. The interview explores what this proposal contributes to final-form readings of the Psalter and why the arrangement of psalms can itself become a vehicle of meaning.Matthew Montgomery is a scholar of the Hebrew Bible whose research includes Psalms, scriptural reuse, rhetoric, literary coherence, and the shaping of biblical collections. His article was published on 18 June 2026 after double-blind peer review, with Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c. Eckart Otto serving as Academic Editor. The article is freely available through its permanent DOI.Montgomery will also speak at the EHJ International Scholarly Online Conference 2026, “New Discoveries and New Directions in Biblical, Hebrew, and Theological Studies”. On 8 November 2026 at 22:00 CET, he will present “Neither Story or Arbitrary: The Rhetoric of Juxtaposition in the MT Psalter”. The presentation develops a related concern with how the Psalter's ordering creates rhetorical and theological effects without requiring readers to treat the collection either as one continuous story or as an arbitrary anthology.The host, Željko Stanojević, is a Hebrew linguist, biblical philologist, lexicographer, translator, and scholar of Biblical and Modern Hebrew. He is President of the Institute for Hebrew Language and Literature in Belgrade, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the European Hebrew Journal, and a host on the New Books Network Biblical Studies channel. His work includes Biblical Hebrew, Semitic linguistics, textual criticism, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, Bible translation, biblical onomastics, and Hebrew lexicography.This episode will be of interest to readers and listeners working on Psalms, the Hebrew Bible, Moses and Aaron, Exodus traditions, intercession, post-exilic theology, ancient Hebrew, biblical allusion, textual criticism, and the literary shaping of Scripture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Sydney Sweeney is at the centre of another culture-war storm after her latest ad triggers outrage from prominent female athletes, who argue it sets women's sport backwards — while others accuse critics of selective outrage. We look at the backlash and what it reveals about modern feminism, before turning to new comments from a Lindsay Clancy juror following the mistrial. I'm joined by Kenzie Burleigh, a longtime editor and publisher in Florida's Panhandle, yoga instructor and wellness educator. Kenzie has taught yoga for 15 years, working with adults and children through movement, breath, mindfulness and sound. Her work has also taken her beyond the studio into retreats, travel and service projects in Africa, while her background in publishing has given her a unique perspective on the stories people tell about themselves — and what they may actually be carrying underneath. Connect with Kenzie: Website: https://yogastudio30a.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenzieburleigh/  I'm also joined by Timothy Alberino, author, lecturer, explorer and filmmaker whose work explores biblical cosmology, ancient civilizations, the Book of Enoch, the Nephilim, UFO phenomena and the mysteries of the ancient world. After spending roughly a decade living in the Peruvian Amazon, Timothy went on to investigate ancient sites and unexplained phenomena around the world, later writing Birthright: The Coming Posthuman Apocalypse and the Usurpation of Adam's Dominion on Planet Earth and developing extensive work around Enoch and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Find more about Timothy Website: https://timothyalberino.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TimothyAlberino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timothyalberino/ X: https://x.com/TimothyAlberinoBooks: https://timothyalberino.com/books/ (Timothy Alberino) To get a free audio copy of my book 'How to Become a Christian in 7 Days', you can download it at https://www.russellbrand.com/how-to-become-a-christian-audiobook/ Order my new book 'How to Become Christian in 7 Days' at https://bit.ly/russellbook2 Listen to Jake's new album - https://bit.ly/JakeSmithAlbum If you want to support the show and take care of yourself properly—without turning your bathroom into a laboratory—go to tryreborn.com. It's the Reborn store: supplements, skincare, daily essentials… simple, effective, and made for people who are trying to stay strong while the world does whatever this is. Tip creators, not the platform with Rumble Wallet. Get started with Rumble Wallet and use the code BRAND5 to claim $5 in US Stablecoin (USA₮)! Download now: http://wallet.rumble.com/brand  Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Offer available to US residents only. Offer not available in New York State. Must be 18+. Offer is available for a limited time and for the first 1000 wallets activated and funded. Restrictions apply. Details and full official rules available at http://rumble.com/promoofficialrules.  This is a paid advertisement for Rumble Wallet. Rumble is compensating me for this ad.  Check out the Reborn store www.tryreborn.com and grab what you need  

Season 3, Episode 5In this episode, Michael and Zach continue their “Cosmic Vocabulary” mini-series by moving from individual spiritual beings to the structure of the unseen realm. They explore biblical terms such as “sons of God,” “host of heaven,” “holy ones,” and elohim, showing how Scripture uses several overlapping categories for members of God's heavenly court. The discussion also examines “the satan” as a title in Job, the spiritual “princes” of Daniel 10, Paul's language of rulers and authorities, and the debated identity of the twenty-four elders in Revelation. From there, the episode turns to one of the most controversial categories in the series: the Watchers. Michael and Zach distinguish the three biblical references in Daniel from the much larger Watcher tradition found in 1 Enoch, Jubilees, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, explaining what these ancient texts can—and cannot—tell us about Genesis 6, fallen angels, and later Jewish interpretation. Throughout the episode, they carefully separate canonical teaching from historical background and speculation, while showing why this vocabulary matters for understanding the Bible's supernatural worldview.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/JmcSCpfsx9cMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com0:00 Opening Banter: HOAs, Trampolines, and Bird Watching7:08 Cosmic Vocabulary II: The Heavenly Court8:23 Sons of God, Host of Heaven, and Holy Ones10:32 Psalm 82 and the Divine Council17:24 “The Satan” as a Title22:14 Princes, Powers, and Spiritual Rulers24:20 Deuteronomy 32 and Territorial Beings34:05 The Watchers36:16 First Enoch, Genesis 6, and the Watcher Tradition44:18 Jubilees and Other Second Temple Sources

What if the original message of Christianity was not simply about belief, but about human transformation?In this episode of The Biohacking Standards, host Ashley Grace sits down with author and investigative mythologist William Henry for a conversation about The Psychedelic Christ, the light body, transfiguration, ancient Christianity, consciousness, and human potential.William has spent decades studying Gnostic Christianity, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Egyptian symbolism, Sumerian mythology, Tibetan teachings, and sacred art. Across these traditions, he sees a recurring idea: the human body may be more than a fixed physical form. It may be capable of becoming more luminous, conscious, and spiritually evolved.William explains what he means by the light body and why terms such as the robe of light, garment of glory, and Tibetan rainbow light body may describe related visions of human transformation. Using the butterfly and chrysalis as a metaphor, he presents the physical body as part of an unfinished process rather than the final limit of what a human being can become.The conversation turns to William Henry's interpretation that Jesus came to demonstrate transfiguration rather than establish an institutional religion. William discusses the Essenes, early Christian mysticism, baptism, the Holy Spirit, and biblical descriptions of radiant beings. In his reading, these accounts preserve knowledge about awakening a higher potential within the body and consciousness.Ashley and William also explore the symbolism of the candle. William describes it as a map of inner illumination, with the candle representing the spinal cord, the wick representing the pineal gland, and the oil representing internal secretions or energies. “Lighting the candle” becomes a metaphor for activating the latent light within a person.That leads to a discussion about biology and spirituality. Ashley shares his interest in biophotonic emission—the faint light associated with biological processes. Together, they consider whether ancient images of radiant saints, halos, flames, and garments of light offer symbolic parallels to modern questions about mitochondria, meditation, compassion, and consciousness.The episode then moves into AI, Neuralink, biohacking, and transhumanism. William explains why his position on human enhancement has evolved. Once firmly opposed to transhumanism, he now believes the issue demands a deeper question: What kind of beings are we trying to become? He considers who controls technology, what values guide it, and whether it expands or diminishes human potential.William repeatedly returns to fear as a barrier to transformation. Ashley brings the discussion into everyday life by sharing a family conflict in which he paused before reacting. That moment changed the emotional energy in the room. For William, this is where the light body becomes practical: transformation appears in the space between impulse and response, in greater compassion, and in the ability to stop repeating old patterns.This episode explores:• William Henry's meaning of the light body and rainbow light body• The Psychedelic Christ and ancient Christianity• Jesus, transfiguration, the Essenes, and the robe of light• The candle, spinal cord, pineal gland, and inner illumination• Biophotonic emission, mitochondria, and human luminosity• Gnostic Christianity, Tibetan teachings, Egypt, and Sumer• AI, Neuralink, transhumanism, and human enhancement• Moving beyond fear through awareness and conscious responseWhether you are interested in William Henry, The Psychedelic Christ, spiritual awakening, alternative history, consciousness studies, Christian mysticism, ancient wisdom, biohacking, or human evolution, this conversation offers a provocative way to reconsider what transformation may mean.Listen to explore the possibility that humanity's oldest spiritual traditions and newest technologies are asking the same essential question: What are we becoming?

Religious Jewish viewers say the Septuagint was only the Torah, later rewritten by Christians, and too flawed for the New Testament to quote. Dr. Michael Brown addresses these comments, showing that the rest of the Hebrew Bible was already translated into Greek before the time of Jesus. You will see how New Testament authors sometimes translate straight from the Hebrew, and how the Septuagint and the Dead Sea Scrolls sometimes preserve an older reading than the later Masoretic text. ~~~FRONTL|NE Newsletter: https://thelineoffire.org/newsletterDonate: https://thelineoffire.org/donate-one-timeX: https://twitter.com/DrMichaelLBrownYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LFTVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelbrownFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASKDrBrownWebsite: https://thelineoffire.orgRadio Broadcast from The Line of Fire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everyone talks about the four hundred silent years between the Old and New Testaments. Dr. Matthias Henze of Rice University came on the Dig In Podcast to say something that changes the way you read your Bible. Those years were never silent. In the gap between Malachi and Matthew, Jewish writers produced an entire library, and Jesus and his first followers knew it well.In this conversation we open that lost world. Henze walks through the Apocrypha, the Pseudepigrapha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, and shows why the New Testament is filled with things the Old Testament never prepared you for. Synagogues, rabbis, Pharisees, a densely populated world of angels and demons, a coming Messiah, and the resurrection of the dead. None of it appears in the Hebrew Bible the way it does in the Gospels. Henze traces where these ideas actually came from, and lands on a single verse in Luke 4 that stops the whole synagogue cold once you know what the audience already believed.Dr. Matthias Henze is the Isla Carroll and Percy E. Turner Professor of Hebrew Bible and Early Judaism at Rice University, where he founded the Program in Jewish Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard and is one of the few scholars equally at home in Second Temple Judaism and the New Testament. He is the author of Mind the Gap: How the Jewish Writings between the Old and New Testament Help Us Understand Jesus.In this episode you will learn:- Why the "silent years" between the Testaments were actually a time of explosive Jewish creativity- What the Apocrypha, the Pseudepigrapha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls really are and how they differ from one another- Why these books were left out of the Bible, and who narrowed the field after the Temple fell in 70 AD- Where the expectation of a coming Messiah came from, and the Hebrew texts that were later read messianically- How angels, demons, and Satan developed from near silence in the Old Testament into the crowded spiritual world of the Gospels- How the resurrection of the dead grew from a metaphor for exile in Ezekiel into a belief Jesus and Paul could simply assume- What books like 2 Baruch and 4 Ezra reveal about how Judaism wrestled with the destruction of the Temple- The verse in Luke 4 that carries far more weight than most readers ever noticeGuest:Dr. Matthias HenzeBook: Mind the Gap: How the Jewish Writings between the Old and New Testament Help Us Understand Jesus- https://a.co/d/0bMM077jWebsite: matthiashenze.netRice University, Program in Jewish StudiesStay Connected:Website- Johnnyova.comYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/@thejohnnyovaThe Revelation Reset: https://a.co/d/hiUkW8H

https://youtu.be/451XDwxqyfE?si=X9Sgw4V9nffqfwZ5 Follow along with us! GRAB 30 HONEST QUESTIONS 30 real questions, short/simple answers….God, science, Bible, suffering, doubt, church hurt… Grab one for yourself. Share one with your friends. Intro – Jonathan Hiesberger ME: My name is Jonathan Hiesberger. I'm from Waco, TX. Born and raised. I went to Waco High School. That's where I met Pastor. School teacher by profession, Year 23 of teaching high school SPED/Math. Pray for our teachers!! My faith is HUGELY important to me. God has done great things in my life. There have been battles. One thing I've learned through trials/struggles I NEED THE WORD OF GOD IN MY LIFE. People who haven't known me very long might be surprised -Dark times -Negative mindsets -Anxiety, Depression…-Worry, fear The only thing that sees me standing? God's Word. God's Word has sustained me through all these battles, but I have had to hold on to and not doubt God's word. Through these storms I had to learn to REALLY trust God's Word. Maybe today you might be wondering “can I really trust God's Word? We are living in an age where we are having trouble trusting the voices of authority speaking into our lives. -People no longer trust traditional institutions -Trust in media is at an all time low -AI deepfakes and content that looks real but is not. -Church leaders. People are asking: “Who can I trust?” That distrust reaches the Bible itself. DO AMERICANS TRUST THE BIBLE? -Only 36% of Americans say the Bible is accurate in the principles it teaches. –1 in 5 Americans believe the Bible was written to control or manipulate people. That is a big divide. People are asking questions like: “Has it been changed?” “Who decided what went in it?” “Was it written to control people?” People are basically asking: “Can I trust the Bible?”  TRUST is a BIG ISSUE – That is why I named this message…  Valid Faith Week 2: Can I Trust the Bible? Scriptures and Reliability If you have been struggling with this, you're not alone. I see many Christians who are wrestling with this topic. Social Media. It's ok to ask the questions. It's ok to engage with the evidence. After today, I believe I can show you there is a REASON for your HOPE. 1 Peter 3:15 NIV I want to give you some reasons for your hope. I want to talk to you about why God's Word is trustworthy.  We know the Bible says that it is reliable The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” – Isaiah 40:8, NIV God's Word is here and it's not going anywhere The Lord said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.” – Jeremiah 1:12, NIV God is active in watching over and superintending His Word.  Luke 1:37, NIV: “For no word from God will ever fail.” Angel Gabriel testifies that God's word is UNFAILING. What does all this mean? God has declared that His Word is Reliable. Think of things in your life that are reliable.  Whether things or people, You feel like you can put COMPLETE trust in them.  God's Word is even MORE reliable. God's Word is Reliable Because of the Preserved Witness of the Early Church The scriptures we have in your New Testament – Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, the letters of the apostles including Paul Jesus words, Jesus' teachings Who witnessed these things? Those who walked with Jesus, saw His miracles, saw His death, burial, and resurrection. Apostles – trusted eyewitnesses wrote gospels and Letters – received in the churches, shared in the churches, copied, copied again They handed this collection of writings down to us and testified that it was really the writings of inspired men of God who Jesus had spoken with and spent time with.  If you want to know what they witnessed, it is written in YOUR bible. They saw the early things that happened in the new testament church and they wanted you to know. God inspired them to write those things for your benefit. We can trust the Bible because of their testimony. God's Word is reliable because it is preserved in  Greek manuscripts  Ancient versions in different languages Quotations outside the Bible Manuscripts are simply ancient documents (papyrus, parchments) Plants/animal skins                  Scrolls/Books Mentioned copies before Bible original written in ancient Greek Maybe 100? Maybe 500? More than 5,800 Greek New Testament manuscripts exist. These range from small fragments to nearly complete Bibles. 5,800! They wanted to get the WORD to as many people ASAP But not everyone spoke Greek More than 18,000+ additional manuscripts exist in other ancient languages. Old Latin Aramaic Syriac Coptic Armenian Ethiopian Gothic The Early church wanted to bring the saving message to the WHOLE WORLD and we have the manuscripts to prove it. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! People liked to write about Jesus. They lived in a hostile, pagan world and were defending their faith. Writers outside the Bible provide more than one million quotations from the New Testament. 1,000,000 quotations in the years immediately following the apostles.  Imagine something we hope never happens – imagine all the manuscripts disappear – all the Greek, ancient versions, etc We would still have Bible. Why?  These quotations are so extensive that scholars have argued that virtually the entire New Testament could be reconstructed from them, with fewer than a dozen verses being exceptions. The New Testament Has Extraordinary Historical and Manuscript Evidence large quantity of ancient manuscripts ALSO early date of biblical manuscripts.  We have manuscripts and manuscript fragments go back very close to the time of the original writings- to the life of Jesus and the apostles Compare that to other ancient writings Herodotus' History – we have 8 manuscripts 1350 years after they were written Julius Cesar's Gallic Wars – 10 documents 900 years later Tacitus' Historys and Annals – 9 manuscripts 750 years later New Testament: 5800+ manuscripts Fragment: 30-50 years after original Most of NT: 150 years after original All of NT: 250 years after original The New Testament has far greater manuscript attestation than other ancient literature. If manuscript quantity and age alone disqualified the New Testament, virtually all ancient historical writings would face the same problem. If you don't have the Bible, you don't have anything. If you doubt Jesus existed, how can you believe in Julius Ceasar? Modern scholars don't doubt that Jesus existed.  We have more copies than any other ancient work. PERIOD. What about the 1 in 5 people that manipulate? BUT how do we know it hasn't changed over time? The fact there is all these manuscripts show it hasn't changed.  If there was huge changed we would see it in the manuscripts If I had time I could go into detail about the very early fragments,  Very early Greek copies, so autographs are even early Found in different lands from which they are written And they are the same as what is in your Bible! Not the telephone game That's not how the Bible came to you. Thousands of manuscripts received from the churches they were written to being copied Found in completely different countries and lands With the most Ancient agreeing with the later manuscripts which agree with your Bible What would it take for the Bible to have been changed? Impossible to change all the manuscripts. Geographic diversity, all the versions, quotations, manuscripts not even yet discovered Are you seeing how silly this argument is? Who decided what books to put the Bible in the first place? Canons – early church documents that point to what books were accepted and which books were not This is HUGE – we have the witness from the early church showing which books they considered trustworthy; which books to die for if Roman soldiers showed up Early Christians memorized entire books of the New Testament (Egypt and other places it was a requirement to be in the ministry) Muratorian Canon – AD 170 Perhaps oldest known list of most of books of NT List of “Accepted” books and “Rejected” books All 4, Gospels, Acts, Jude, 1 John, another epistle of John, Revelation, and epistles of Paul accepted Accepted books were written by apostles or people who knew apostles Shows us that Early Christians already had a belief about what WAS and what WAS NOT scripture.  Probably written several hundred years after the apostles?? So the church can figure out how to control people, right??? Wrong! This is still when Christians were being killed for their faith They were trusting on Jesus and depending on His Word just to make it. Muratorian fragment preserved in Milan, Bibliotheca Ambrosiana, Cod. J 101 sup. EARLY CHRISTIANITY DID NOT ACCEPT OTHER BOOKS Only one NT book we don't know who author is Gospels of Peter and James, 3rd corinthians, epistle to laodocians, etc OLD TESTAMENT We have manuscripts in Hebrew and Aramaic, and also in Greek of the Old Testament. The Masoretic Text is the authoritative Hebrew and Aramaic textual tradition preserved by Jewish scribes called the Masoretes.  We also have the Septuagint, which is the Greek Old Testament. Jews carefully copied and standardized the Hebrew Scriptures. Until recently, The oldest known complete copies of the Hebrew Bible go back to 900-1000 AD. Although Jews were very careful in the copies, one might still try to raise doubt.  UNTIL what is arguably the greatest find in modern archaeology: The Dead Sea Scrolls Support the Reliability of the Old Testament Discovered beginning in 1947 in caves near the Dead Sea at Qumran. 3 Bedouin shepherds discovered ancient scrolls hidden in the caves. 15,000 texts, 40% of which are copies of Biblical texts There is a scholarly consensus on the age of the Dead sea scrolls Paleographical dating, Radiocarbon dating, and archaeological evidence all support a date of these writings that go as far back as the 3rd century BC. Portions of every Old Testament book except Esther were found among the Dead Sea Scrolls. What does this all mean? The scriptures found in your Bible are OLD and some of the go back to BEFORE the time of Jesus and the apostles. Before Christianity. “Many of the scrolls are practically identical with the Masoretic text, which thus takes this recension back in history to pre-Christian times” – Encyclopedia Brittanica The Hebrew text is ANCIENT. Among the discoveries was the Great Isaiah Scroll. The source dates it to approximately 125 BC. It contains essentially the complete book of Isaiah. When the Great Isaiah Scroll was compared with the later Masoretic Text: The two were found to be remarkably similar. Word for Word identical in 95% of the text 5% difference were mostly slips of the pen and spelling Isaiah is important because it foretells the birth of the Messiah (Isaiah 7) the suffering of the Messiah (Isaiah 53) and the reign of the messiah (Isaiah 9) BEFORE Jesus was born! The Dead Sea Scrolls pushed surviving Hebrew biblical manuscripts back more than 1000 years. They provide ancient witnesses to the Hebrew Scriptures and support the stability of the textual tradition. Authenticate the OT in YOUR Bible! Your Bible didnt' just show up yesterday! It is ANCIENT. It is RELIABLE. Your faith is VALID. We're talking about valid faith, believing in God's Word is VALID FAITH. God's Word is reliable for many more reasons! Unique Moral teachings Confirming scientific concepts before science itself did History and archaeology confirms it Fulfilled prophecy If we had more time we could dive in to all those things We know God's Word is Reliable because of how it changes lives! Grew up without a dad Grandma worked 16 hour doubles at the nursing home to feed us Struggled with unusual anxieties, obsessive worries Fear and insecurity and isolation BUT I read about God in His Word That began a conversation Earnestly prayed that God would be real in my life Don't wanna just read about You He brought me into contact with people of faith Started going to church That led me to an altar of repentance A place where i could connect with God I didn't have a fancy prayer I just remember praying God, would you be my Father? That night I had a encounter with God I had an encounter with my Father It started with faith,  you see friends I read about Him in His Word. God gave me His Word He wanted me to know Him. He is my Father and wanted a relationship with Me. And that has changed everything.  And then later when the trials came The dark nights When I lost my way And let anxiety creep And the emotions cloud my thinking and mindset And I didn't know what to do When I returned to the Word of God And REALLY believed it And REALLY applied to my life That's when Victory came!! I am not just sermonizing God's Word has GIVEN ME MY LIFE He has rescued me!! But I had to stand on the Word That's great Jonathan, but does this have to do with me? What does His Word accomplish in my life? The question what can't God's Word do in your life? Do you need wisdom? It has wisdom Do you need hope?  Hope for your family Hope for your finances Hope for your relationships Comfort in the dark times A voice than can push back fear and the lies  That seek to destroy you and those you love God's Word has all these things for you if you will have faith It's not just another self-help book Self-help books can claim to do all these things But the Word of God connects you to the ONE who can Fill that God-shaped hole in your soul. It connects you to biggest thing that's ever going to happen to you And that is an encounter with Jesus Christ Like the encounter an 18 year old boy from Waco Texas had one Wednesday night And a life was saved And a destiny was forever changed It starts with Valid faith We can have faith in God's Word Would you stand with me? 3 things I want you to do with this message Call To Action – How to rely on God's Word  God’s Word is not just information—it is meant to transform us. 1. ABSORB Read God’s Word. Take it in. Feed on it. Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” God’s Word is spiritual food. Don’t just read it—absorb it. Hide it in your heart. Make a commitment to spend time in God’s Word every day. 2. AGREE Agreement means saying: “God, even when I don’t understand it, I choose to believe what Your Word says.” We agree with God—not with our feelings, our culture, or our limited understanding. Sometimes we want to argue with God. We want to explain why we think our way is better. But agreement brings us to a place of surrender: “Not my will, but Yours be done.” Agreement is powerful because it is part of repentance. It prepares our hearts to change. Before we can live God’s way, we must first decide that God’s way is right. We meet with God every day in prayer and confess that we want His Kingdom to Come and His  will to be done in our lives. Which leads us to the last step 3. ALIGN Alignment means bringing our lives into line with God’s Word. We don’t just hear the truth—we live it. Even when we don't understand. You see, alignment becomes easier when we have already crossed the bridge of agreement. When the Bible says something like love your enemies, pray for those who despitefully use you And that makes no sense us, but you trust in God and His Word. And we submit that area of our lives to His Will, we can begin to be more like Him. Absorbing God's Word brings us direction. Agreement to God's Word prepares the heart.Alignment to God's Word changes the life. We read God's Word. We agree with God's Word. We live out God's Word. ABSORB. AGREE. ALIGN. Let God’s Word transform you. You can trust God’s Word. It has not changed—what IS changing are people's lives. He doesn't change, but He is changing us to conform to the image of His Son. Keep reading. Keep trusting. Keep growing. And as God’s Word transforms you, you will become more and more like Jesus.

Somebody at the sale barn tells you the Bible has been rewritten so many times you can't trust a word of it. Pete said always be ready to explain it, so here is what you say back. Kevin Weatherby opens No Apologies, a five week series on how to defend your faith, built on 1 Peter 3:15-16. Week one takes the three things people throw at the Book itself. In 1947 they found the Dead Sea Scrolls in a cave near Qumran, and the copy of Isaiah in there was a thousand years older than the oldest one we had, and it said the same thing. The top skeptic scholar in the country admits in writing that most of the differences between the copies do not change a thing that matters. A document called the Muratorian Fragment already listed 22 of the 27 New Testament books as scripture in AD 180, a hundred and forty five years before anybody rode to Nicaea. And four witnesses who tell it a little different from each other are not lying, because nobody lies to make himself look bad. In this message: "The Bible has been rewritten and changed over time" "The Council of Nicaea decided what was in the Bible" "The Bible is full of contradictions" Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16, 1 Timothy 5:18, 2 Peter 3:15-16 Grab this week's free 5-day Bible study at savethecowboy.org. Watch the full message: vimeo.com/1222493345 Read the Bible in plain cowboy talk, the Simplified Cowboy Version: simplifiedcowboyversion.com Ride with the Long X Ranch Cowboys: lxranch.org Give to the ministry: savethecowboy.org A sick pen for sinners, not a show ring for saints.

Patrick McGuire joins us this week to discuss The Unveiled, tracing connections between the Zadok priesthood, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the revival that began on the Day of Pentecost.

Note: Much of the content in this podcast can be found in show participant Ross Anderson's book Understanding the Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon claims to be an ancient scripture that tells the story of God's people in the American continent. It was engraved on gold plates and translated by Joseph Smith through the “gift and power of God.” In fact, Smith claimed that “the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book” (History of the Church, 4:461). LDS missionaries seek converts by urging them to read BoM and pray about its divine authenticity.Anachronism Anachronism = events or objects that appear out of the proper time period in which one would expect themSynagoguesAlma 16:13 = Nephite evangelists preached repentance in synagogues, “which were built after the manner of the Jews”Nephites were descended from Jews → were Jewish (according to story)But synagogues were not developed in Judaism until 400 years after Nephites left JerusalemHow could the writer have know HOW the Jews built their synagogues?Plants / AnimalsMosiah 9:9 “And we began to till the ground, yea, even with all manner of seeds: with seeds of corn and of wheat and of barley.”Wheat and barley were brought to America by EuropeansSheep / goats / cattle / swine → introduced to America by EuropeansEconomy → use of money (coinage) vs. barter18th Century IdeasSince its publication, observers have noted that BoM contains many parallels to 19th c. American lifeAlexander Campbell: JS wrote into the BoM “every error and almost every truth discussed in New York for the last ten years”BoM decides all the great theological / social controversies of the ageReflects 19th c. theological & political themesOffers guidance on democracy, socialism, capitalism, various Protestant controversies like infant baptism, Calvinism, miracles, the fall of humankind, call to ministry, Unitarianism, etcSermons by Nephite prophets echo closely the form & language of 19th c. evangelistsConversion experiences described in BoM are similar to spiritual awakenings commonly reported in American revival movement of early 1800sWhy are the contents of an ancient work so closely tied to the concerns of one American generation?Literary SourcesA View of the Hebrews (1823) by Ethan Smith (Read it here)Argued that Native Americans descended from lost 10 tribes of IsraelThis was a pretty common view in early 1800sBoM shares several thematic elementsExtensive quotations from IsaiahThe New World peopled from the Old World by long sea voyageA religious motive for that migrationMigrants divided into civilized and uncivilized groups with long wars between themEventual destruction of the civilized by the uncivilizedAssumption that Native Americans are descended from these Israelite peopleRecord a change of government from monarchy to republicSuggest the gospel was preached in ancient AmericaIt is unknown whether JS had access to a copy of View of the HebrewsBut even if BoM was not directly inspired by it, the ideas expressed in it were common and popular in 19th century America; reflected in dozens of booksHistory of the American Indians (1775) by James AdairSpecific words and phrases describing Indian fortifications - same in bothMany other parallelsThe Wonders of Nature (1825) by Josiah PriestSimilarity in several passages → a pure coincidence?The Golden Pot (1827 eng trans), by ETA HoffmanSeveral alleged similarities in this story compared to the story of how the BoM / gold plates came forthBible AnachronismsAspects of how the BoM interacts with the Bible → don't reflect JS's timesKJV language = KJV translated in 1611, 210+ years before BoMEnglish had changed quite a bit → compare reading American lit from that timeLast of the Mohicans / The Scarlet Letter / Legend of Sleepy HollowBut BoM is written in full-on KJV styleKJV the predominant translation → extremely wide circulationIt was how Scripture soundedWhy would BoM not reflect the common language of JS's time?If not a conscious attempt to make it sound like ScriptureBoM contains verbal parallels to the 1611 preface to KJVWords / phrases in the preface, but not in the KJV text of BibleWhich, of course, ancient writers would not have had access toBoM has a timeline → approx dates when events took placeAlma 12-13 (dates) draws heavily on the book of HebrewsA variety of BoM's theological statements draw from / depend on interpretations already present in the NTProphecies from 1-2 Nephi (600-5454 BC) about coming of Jesus Christ use language recorded in NTReads more like a Xian doc vs a Jewish docIn a sense, these BoM prophecies know too much detail about Messiah - far more than OT prophetsSuggests an author familiar with the fulfillment of the prophecies after the factBoM version of Sermon on MountSome changes are made: no ref to PhariseesBut many issues in BoM version that presuppose 1st-century Jewish cultural / religious contextGoing 2 miles when forced to go 1The “jot and tittle” of Scripture“Dogs” as a metaphor for GentilesEtc.Does the Bible have the same issues?The evidence of the Dead Sea Scrolls gives strong evidence of the reliability of the BibleSee: “What Are the Dead Seas Scrolls?”--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. 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Season 3, Episode 1In this episode, Michael and Zach launch The Unseen Realm 2.0 by laying the groundwork for a deeper study of angels, demons, the Divine Council, Nephilim, and the broader spiritual world described in Scripture. They explain why these topics matter now, especially in a culture saturated with “biblically accurate angels,” ancient aliens, Nephilim speculation, deliverance claims, and online conspiracy content that often mixes biblical language with sensationalism. The discussion also introduces the apologetic value of difficult passages such as Psalm 82, Deuteronomy 32, Genesis 6, Daniel 10, and 1 Kings 22, while warning against both speculative obsession and a rationalism that minimizes the supernatural claims of the Bible. Michael and Zach also explain how the series will use Scripture, Second Temple Jewish literature, the Dead Sea Scrolls, 1 Enoch, Jubilees, and modern scholarship—especially the work of Michael Heiser—while carefully distinguishing what Scripture clearly teaches from historical background and informed speculation. The episode concludes by introducing the Divine Council as a foundational concept for the series and by emphasizing that the goal is not to make the Bible stranger for its own sake, but to help listeners read difficult texts with greater confidence and clarity.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/QUY5DiqHMVUMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

Morning Offering, August 26, 2026 is brought to you by Catholic Coffee https://bit.ly/4hOxFevFather Brad explores the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes before showing how the Dead Sea Scrolls transformed our understanding of Judaism, Scripture, and the world of Jesus.Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________

My 24-hour-trip to our nation's capital to see the Dead Sea Scrolls...whoa. Yes, the Bible is trustworthy! Then, my encounter with three of DC's finest. God is good indeed!

Josh Peck speaks with Gary Stearman and Mondo Gonzales of Prophecy Watchers.Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE this episode. Explore the Dead Sea Scrolls, Essenes, 24 elders, and ancient evidence for the Rapture, pre-Trib prophecy, and end times. Want to watch the full video right now? No need to wait for the premiere. Join Daily Renegade here: http://dailyrenegade.com Get full videos, audio-only podcast versions, Josh Peck's blog, original articles, show notes, and more on Substack: http://joshpeck.substack.com Support Daily Renegade and help us keep producing bold, biblical, uncensored content: http://dailyrenegade.com

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever wondered whether the Bible can actually hold up under scrutiny, we go straight at the questions people usually whisper or argue about online. We start with a bigger issue than any single verse: the way you view Scripture decides whether you treat it like authority, inspiration, background history, or something you can edit when it gets uncomfortable.We walk through Psalm 119 and the psalmist's almost shocking love for God's Word, then shift into the “can we trust the text?” conversation. We talk manuscripts, copying, and textual criticism in plain language, including why having thousands of manuscript witnesses is a strength, not a threat. The Dead Sea Scrolls come into focus too, especially the Great Isaiah Scroll, and why discoveries like that matter for Bible reliability and biblical transmission across centuries.Then we zoom out to the historical Jesus. We look at Luke's stated method of careful investigation and why non-Christian sources like Josephus still matter in the “was Jesus real?” debate. From there, we land the tension point: culture changes fast, but Scripture doesn't, and if Jesus treated the Word of God as authoritative, we can't build a faith that only works when it's popular. If you want a clearer, steadier foundation for Christian living, listen through and then tell us what challenged you most. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.

The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered in 1947-1956, offer us concrete evidence that the Scriptures have been copied with impeccable accuracy. Come and join us as we look at how our God reigns over everything, including your life, down to the smallest detail!WEBSITE: http://⁠⁠⁠⁠www.heartlandfree.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK: https://⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/heartlandevangelicalfreechurch/⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: https://⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/heartlandfree/

Explore the Essenes, a mystical sect of Judaism, and their impact on Scripture. Discover the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls, found in Qumran, that affirm the trustworthiness of the Bible. Consider possible connections between John the Baptist and the Essenes, as well as the unique role they played in preserving ancient texts.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Priestly Blessing from Numbers 6 is one of the oldest and most significant passages in all of Scripture. Archaeologists discovered it inscribed on silver scrolls dating back to 600 BC, predating the Dead Sea Scrolls by 400 years. God gave this blessing directly to Moses, instructing the priestly line to speak it over the Israelites before they set out into the wilderness. It outlines five gifts God desires to give every person: protection, presence, favor, peace, and identity. Importantly, this blessing was given before the Israelites had done anything to earn it, which reveals something profound about the nature of God's love. His blessing is not a reward for good behavior. It is a gift freely given through Jesus Christ.One of the most striking details in the passage is that the word 'you' throughout the blessing is singular. Even though it was spoken over an entire nation, God was addressing each person individually. He sees you, knows your name, knows every hair on your head, and knows every hurt in your heart. His face shines toward you with warmth and grace, not with disappointment or a scowl. The peace He promises, captured in the Hebrew word shalom, is not the absence of hardship but the presence of Christ in the middle of it. Just as the Israelites faced real difficulty in the wilderness while God led them with a pillar of cloud and fire, we too can stand in the eye of life's storms and experience a peace that surpasses understanding.God blesses us so that we can be a blessing to others. Just as Abraham was told in Genesis 12 that he would be blessed to be a blessing to all nations, the same calling extends to every believer today. This week, look for opportunities to speak encouragement over a coworker, a friend, or a family member who needs to hear that God sees them and is for them. Write out Numbers 6:24-26 and place it somewhere visible as a daily reminder that you are already approved, already loved, and already called to carry that blessing into the world around you.

What do Billy Graham, the King James Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls, animal sacrifices, and a five-legged goat have in common? Somehow, they all ended up in this episode of The Deep End. We start by asking whether the Christianity we inherited is wrong—or simply incomplete. Then we wade into the deep stuff: Can we really trust modern Bible translations? How did we end up with so many denominations? Why does the Bible involve so much blood and sacrifice? And was the cross really about an angry God demanding someone die—or is something much bigger happening in the biblical story? From Leviticus and Passover to the cross and resurrection, this conversation might challenge some assumptions you didn't even know you had—and give you a much bigger picture of what Jesus actually came to accomplish. Oh, and apparently Justin may be starting a motorcycle cult. So there's that.

Before we can pursue the God of the Bible, we need to examine the Bible itself. How do we know that we can trust what it says? Why should we listen to its truth claims? That's what pastors Bryan, Ross and John cover in this episode. --The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now--The Bible is the best-selling book of all time, and it's unlike any other book written in history. It has changed individual lives and shaped entire cultures. It's an ancient text that claims to have been written by God himself, and the proof of its reliability is surprisingly strong. Here are three reasons we can trust what it teaches:Historical Evidence Ancient manuscripts and archeological digs have stacked up in favor of biblical reliability. The Bible was written thousands of years ago, long before printing presses and modern technology. Manuscript fragments of the biblical text have endured wars and weather throughout the ages, and the scraps that remain represent just a fraction of the originals. Are those remnants enough to provide a reliable testimony for modern-day readers? And how can we be sure that the message hasn't been corrupted over the millennia? The good news is that the God who inspired the scriptures was also powerful enough to preserve those writings through the ages. Consider the manuscript evidence. Manuscript copies in the ancient world were painstakingly hand-written, and not all of them survived the ravages of time. Reliability of ancient writings is determined by the number of copies (or partial copies) of the work in existence. So how does the Bible stack up? See for yourself:Today we have only 49 copies of Aristotle's writings.Homer's “The Iliad” does a little better, with 643 copies in existence.The New Testament wins by a landslide, with almost 5700 Greek copies and over 19,000 copies in other languages!The New Testament clearly has more manuscript evidence than any other ancient work. But how do we know that those manuscript copies are faithful to the originals? What if human authors changed the message, intentionally or otherwise? Modern archeology helps us answer this question, thanks to the Dead Sea Scrolls. In 1947 a shepherd boy discovered some ancient scrolls hidden away in remote caves in the Middle East. This led to even more discoveries in the area, and in the end almost 1000 manuscripts were recovered. Parts of almost every book of the Old Testament were found, and some of those fragments proved to be almost 1000 years older than the oldest manuscripts known at the time. This offers a perfect test for the reliability of our modern translations. The book of Isaiah provides the most compelling example, since the Dead Sea Scrolls contained a complete copy of the prophet's writings. When compared to the Masoretic Text (the oldest copy previously known, dating back to about 800 AD), the Isaiah manuscript from the Dead Sea Scrolls was 95% identical! And the only differences were minor, often just variations in spelling.So the historical evidence stacks up in favor of the reliability of the Bible. But there's more:Textual Evidence The Bible is the most impressive writing project in the history of the world. It contains 66 books written by 40 different authors over the course of 1500 years, and yet it tells one unified story. Think about it: Moses, a Jewish slave raised in the house of a Pharaoh, wrote the first five books. John, a fisherman-turned-revolutionary, wrote the last four books. In between were books and letters written by shepherds, kings, prophets, tax collectors, doctors, and more. And the most prolific author in the New Testament was Paul – a religious Pharisee who zealously persecuted the Jesus followers before joining them. Most of these authors never met each other, and many of them were unaware of the other books and letters that would eventually be included in the Bible. Their writings spanned different cultures and languages over the course of 15 centuries, and yet the Bible amazingly reads as one story. From beginning to end it's about Jesus, and the fulfilled prophecy is the glue that holds it together. Let's take just a few examples: Of the 12 tribes of Israel, Judah was surprisingly predicted to be the one through which Jesus would come – which is exactly what happened. Genesis 49:10, Matthew 1:1-3It was prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem, and that's how it happened – even though his mother didn't even live there. Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1,4Prophets wrote with shocking accuracy about the torture and death of Jesus hundreds of years before it happened – exactly as predicted. Psalm 22, Isaiah 53It was because of these kinds of prophecies that Jesus spoke these words to the religious leaders of his day:John 5:39 You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!The Bible amazingly tells one story, centered on Jesus, because it was ultimately inspired by the God of human history.Personal Evidence The Bible is ultimately about Jesus, and the changed lives of his followers is the most compelling proof of its message. Let's just take three examples from the New Testament, starting with Peter. When Jesus was on trial before his crucifixion, a servant girl noticed Peter and accused him of being a follower of Jesus. Peter denied it three times, walking away with an incredible sense of guilt and shame (Luke 22:56-59). But that's not the end of his story, because days later the resurrected Jesus sat down to breakfast with Peter and reinstated him – three times (John 21:15-19). Peter went on to be a pillar of the Christian church, eventually giving up his life for Jesus. Or consider “doubting” Thomas. He missed out on meeting the resurrected Jesus with the other disciples and expressed his doubt that they really saw the risen Christ. But soon enough he met Jesus for himself and professed his faith in him (John 20:25-28). Thomas, too, ended up dying for his faith. And then there's Paul, a self-righteous Pharisee (Philippians 3:5) whose life mission was to persecute the followers of Jesus. Then he met Jesus and joined that very group of misfit disciples. Paul made it his life's mission to spread the Good News about Jesus and he, too, died a martyr's death. There's no way to explain away these changed lives except to conclude that the message about Jesus, along with every word in the Bible, truly is inspired by God.But no amount of evidence can overcome an unbelieving attitude. At the end of the day, trusting the reliability of the Bible comes down to your willingness to believe in the God behind the Bible. Jesus made this point one day as he taught in the Temple courts:John 7:16-17 My message is not my own; it comes from God who sent me. Anyone who wants to do the will of God will know whether my teaching is from God or is merely my own.If you're unwilling to submit to God's will, your pursuit is over before it has even started. But if you are willing to come to God on his terms and take him at his word, then Jesus promises that you'll discover the truth. The teachings of Jesus, and indeed all of the teachings in the Bible, are from God, not man. And so we can trust the Bible in our pursuit of God.

In this profound interview of Just Tap In with Emilio Ortiz, we welcomes back spiritual teacher Anne Tucker, who channels I-LA, the Mother of Creation, for a powerful conversation about the transition humanity is moving through right now. Together, they explore the idea of a coming “separative moment,” the formation of two different paths or realities, the seven stages of soul growth, and why so much chaos, polarity, and upheaval may be surfacing as the old world begins to fall away. I-LA also shares a deeper perspective on Earth herself, describing the planet as awakening to her own will, creative power, and evolving relationship with humanity.✦ Grab Anne's Newest Channeled Book: The Map to New Earth

The episode critically examines the claims of Islam, the historical evidence of Jesus' crucifixion, and the reliability of the Bible. It challenges the Quran's denial of Jesus' crucifixion and the claim that Muhammad was foretold in Scripture. The evidence presented supports the historical accuracy of Jesus' crucifixion and the reliability of the Bible. The conversation delves into the historical evidence surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus, the disagreement between Christianity and Islam, and the impact of theology on society and government. It emphasizes the distinction between the teachings of Islam and the individual Muslims, as well as the importance of sharing the gospel with love and truth.TakeawaysHistorical evidence overwhelmingly supports the crucifixion of Jesus, contradicting the Quran's denial.The Quran's claim that Muhammad was foretold in Scripture is not supported by the biblical evidence.The reliability of the Bible is supported by manuscript evidence and the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Historical evidence overwhelmingly supports the crucifixion of Jesus, contradicting the Quran's denial of this event.Christianity and Islam make fundamentally different claims about reality, emphasizing the need for understanding and respectful engagement.The conversation highlights the impact of theology on society, government, and immigration policies, emphasizing the importance of compassion, truth, and evangelism in engaging with Muslims.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Series on Islam03:39 Examining Jesus' Claims and Identity20:42 The Quran's Denial of Jesus' Deity and Crucifixion32:04 Claims of Muhammad's Foretelling in Scripture38:38 Historical Evidence of Jesus' Crucifixion52:08 The Impact of Theology on Society and Government

This episode begins by noting the proximity of two of the most significant events of the twentieth century, one archaeological, the other political: the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 and the founding of the modern State of Israel in 1948. What do they have to do with each other? A lot, it turns out, at least when it comes to archaeology's role in Israeli nationalism, from justifying their claim to "Judea and Samaria" to using the legal and bureaucratic aspects of protecting "heritage sites" as a way to seize territory to the draw for Christian Zionists of Israel's supposed stewardship of "the Holy Land." Throughout the conversation, we draw on our guest Jasper Nathaniel's years of reporting on these matters, and especially his heroic work documenting the brutality of Israeli settlers — and their enablers— in the West Bank. Support Jasper's essential work by subscribing to Infinite Jaz. Listen: Johnny Cash, The Holy Land (1968) Sources: Jasper Nathaniel, "In Ruins​: Archaeological Warfare in the West Bank," The Drift, Dec 16, 2024 — "Israel's Archaeological Apartheid: An Update," Dec 19, 2025 Rachel Poser, "Common Ground: The Politics of Archaeology in Jerusalem," Harper's, Sept 2019 Bezalel Smotrich, "Israel's Decisive Plan," 2017 James Genn, "'Grandpa, Look What We Found': Huckabee Family Uncovers Ancient Coins in West Bank Caves," The Jerusalem Post, Jan 6, 2026 Gary Rendsburg, "The Dead Sea Scrolls," Great Courses lecture series, July 2013 ...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes!

Can we really trust the Bible—or is it merely a collection of ancient stories that has been changed over time?In this episode, Joel Settecase explains why Christians can confidently receive the Bible as the true, authoritative, and preserved word of God. You'll learn what makes Scripture unlike every other religious book, how its 66 books present one unified message, and why archaeology and manuscript evidence support its historical reliability.Joel also addresses common objections, including:• “The Bible is just a book of fairy tales.”• “It has been corrupted through centuries of copying.”• “The books of the Bible were chosen by later church councils.”• “The Bible is no different from the Quran, the Book of Mormon, or other religious texts.”You'll discover what the Dead Sea Scrolls reveal about the preservation of the Old Testament, how the early church recognized the books of the New Testament, and why textual variants do not undermine any essential Christian doctrine.The episode also explores the “impossibility of the contrary”: attempts to disprove Scripture must rely on logic, morality, and the orderly nature of the universe—realities that only make sense within the biblical worldview.Ultimately, defending the Bible is not merely about winning an argument. It is about pointing people to Jesus Christ. Scripture reveals that we have sinned against a holy God, but Jesus died for sinners, was buried, rose from the dead, and now offers forgiveness and eternal life to everyone who repents and believes.This was a talk I gave at Hope Reformed Baptist Church in Coram, NY. Special thanks to Pastor Anthony Uvenio and the people of HRBC!Go DeeperMen who want to become the worldview leaders their families and churches need are invited to join the Hammer & Anvil Society. https://thethink.institute/societyPastors and church leaders can bring practical worldview and apologetics training to their congregations through The Think Institute. https://thethink.institute/forchurchesThe Think Institute is a Christian nonprofit ministry. Your financial partnership helps equip believers to explain, share, and defend the Christian message. Give now at https://thethink.institute/partner.

Could hidden prophecies preserved for nearly 2,000 years reveal a deeper understanding of the Bible than most Christians have ever been taught? Tony Merkel sits down with author and researcher Josh Peck for a fascinating exploration of the Dead Sea Scrolls, uncovering why these ancient manuscripts may be more important today than ever before. Josh explains how the Essenes, the Book of Enoch, the Dead Sea Scroll calendar, and overlooked biblical prophecy connect in ways that challenge long-held assumptions while strengthening confidence in Scripture. As the conversation unfolds, they examine how forgotten history, remarkable prophetic patterns, and the preservation of these ancient texts could reshape how believers understand the end times and the foundations of the Christian faith. If you're fascinated by biblical prophecy, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Essenes, the Book of Enoch, and the hidden history behind the Bible, this is an episode you won't want to miss.If you're able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890

On today's episode, we discuss how Christians can confidently study the Bible using inductive and deductive methods while navigating different translations and manuscripts. The hosts open with lighthearted banter about solar panels and confessions before turning to a theological thought experiment inspired by the film The Book of Eli and whether a single surviving King James Bible would be sufficient to preserve Scripture. From there, they explore the reliability of modern Bible translations, emphasizing that textual differences among versions do not undermine core doctrines or matters of faith. Jimmy and Jim walk listeners through New Testament and Old Testament textual criticism, highlighting the abundance of Greek manuscripts, the role of the Masoretic text, and the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Septuagint in affirming the stability of the biblical text over time. Throughout the conversation, they encourage believers to approach Bible study with confidence, recognizing that while no translation is perfect, the message of Scripture has been faithfully preserved. Don't miss it!

Thank you for joining us for Christian Faith Center's Sermon of the week. This message is from our Nampa Location. Pastor Jordan kicks off our new message series "ANOTHER GOSPEL" Now, some people might wonder if a series like this is a little controversial, but the truth is what sets us free. As followers of Jesus, we need to know what we believe and be equipped to have loving, helpful conversations with people who might believe a different gospel.Today, we are talking about Mormonism and answering a big question: Are Mormons Christians? In light of biblical and historical Christianity, the answer is actually no. Here are five key reasons why:First, Mormons believe in a different God. Their founder, Joseph Smith, taught that God the Father was once a man on another planet who progressed to become God. But the Bible clearly tells us that God does not change. He is the eternal "I Am," and there never has been and never will be another God besides Him.Second, they believe in a different Jesus. Mormon doctrine teaches that Jesus is the first spirit child born to a Heavenly Father and Mother, which would make him the spirit brother of Lucifer. But scripture tells us that Jesus is eternal, begotten and not created, and has no brotherly relation to the devil.Third, Mormons rely on a different authority. They believe the Bible was corrupted over time and that the Book of Mormon was needed to correct it. However, historical discoveries like the Dead Sea Scrolls prove that our scriptures have been supernaturally preserved and remain incredibly accurate. God takes His word seriously and warns us never to add to or subtract from it.Fourth, they believe in a different destiny. Mormonism teaches there are three degrees of glory in heaven, where the highest level allows faithful Mormons to become gods of their own worlds. The Bible, on the other hand, teaches only two eternal outcomes: eternal life in heaven with Christ, or eternal judgment.Finally, Mormons believe in a different gospel of salvation. They teach a system of works where grace only kicks in to fill the gaps of what you cannot do yourself. But the true gospel is built on grace alone. We cannot earn our salvation; it is a free gift from God through faith in the finished work of Jesus on the cross.

July 12, 2026 - Vacation Bible School Day 1 - Sunday PM Bible Class In this episode Bill leads a lively class-style exploration of the complex relationship between archaeology and the Bible. Bill argues that while archaeology can sometimes corroborate biblical details, it does not "prove" Scripture—the Bible is presented as the ultimate, absolute authority. Listeners are taken through the larger debate over timelines, methodology, and the limits of physical evidence. The program contrasts the modern, roughly 200-year history of archaeology with the Bible's traditional, literal timeline of about 6,000 years, and discusses how those differing chronologies shape interpretations. The speaker highlights that archaeology often raises questions or offers multiple interpretations rather than delivering definitive answers. Concrete case studies are covered in depth: the Exodus narrative, the conquest accounts (Jericho and Ai), debates over the location of Mount Sinai, claims about Pharaoh's army at the Red Sea, and sensational finds like alleged remains of Noah's Ark. The episode flags which of these claims are widely debated or lack direct archaeological confirmation. A major portion of the talk focuses on Hezekiah's Tunnel and the Pool of Siloam: the tunnel's construction, the ancient inscription describing the stonecutters' rendezvous, and how the feature aligns with Old Testament descriptions and later New Testament references (including Jesus' healing at the Pool of Siloam). This segment is presented as a strong example of where biblical description and physical remains converge. Bill explains "burn layers"—strata of destruction in archaeological sites—and uses examples such as Shiloh and Jericho to show how sudden destruction horizons can match biblical accounts of conquest, while also stressing that later rebuilding can obscure earlier events. The theological dimension is emphasized through the story of Rahab as an example of grace appearing amid judgment. The Dead Sea Scrolls receive special attention as one of the most remarkable finds supporting the preservation and reliability of Scripture: nearly 1,000 manuscripts from Qumran, the languages they contain, and their significance for understanding Jewish belief in the Second Temple period and the textual history of the Hebrew Bible. The episode also reviews a handful of corroborating inscriptions and human remains—such as the Pilate Stone, the first-century heel bone with an embedded nail, and the Gallio inscription—illustrating archaeology's role in confirming historical persons, administrative titles, and cultural details mentioned in the New Testament. Throughout the lecture the speaker warns about overhyped or bogus claims and encourages careful, critical investigation. He references modern popular apologetics researchers and online resources (Jonathan Moore; Apologetics Press contributors Kyle and Jeremy Butt, David and Jeff Miller) and mentions plans for travel groups to Israel for those interested in seeing sites firsthand. Key takeaways: archaeology can illuminate and sometimes corroborate biblical narratives, but many discoveries are debated or ambiguous; careful scholarship and discernment are essential; and for the speaker, the archaeological record ultimately points back to the authority and reliability of Scripture. The episode closes with an encouragement to keep digging—both literally in the field and figuratively in God's Word. Duration 30:11

Test Subject V Trailer - https://youtu.be/jvTxVAMrgGA?si=73_MSYNM9BuaWINoDownload my meditation and wellness app, Swa:aha. https://app.level.game/?c=zSbmYnCheck out BeerBiceps SkillHouse Courses Here - https://linktr.ee/bbskillhouseFor all BeerBiceps vlog content Watch Life Of BeerBiceps - https://www.youtube.com/@LifeOfBeerBicepsFollow Kip Andersen's Social Media Handles:- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kipandersen/ Website: https://christspiracy.comIn this 526th (overall 1031st) episode of The Ranveer Show, we are joined by Kip Andersen, an American environmental filmmaker, producer & activist for one of the most eye-opening conversations we've ever had on the dairy industry, animal agriculture, and the hidden history of Jesus the Nazarene.We talk about what he witnessed filming inside dairy farms, leather tanneries, and slaughterhouses, the toll it takes on the workers there, the making of Cowspiracy, What The Health, and Seaspiracy, being followed by a drone and having his home ransacked, the origin story of Christspiracy and his exploration of the name "Jesus the Nazarene," his research into the events leading up to Jesus's crucifixion, the Dead Sea Scrolls and the history of Bible translation, what he learned about India's dairy industry, his plant medicine journeys with ayahuasca, San Pedro, and mushrooms, his daily sadhana and connection to the Hanuman Chalisa, and his new documentary Test Subject V.This podcast is a must-watch for anyone interested in documentary filmmaking, veganism and animal rights, comparative religion, the hidden history of Christianity, plant medicine, spirituality, and Indian culture.00:00 – Kip Andersen On TRS03:14 – Welcome To India, Kip Andersen04:24 – Cowspiracy, Seaspiracy, Christspiracy & What The Health05:57 – The Most Extreme Experience While Filming06:25 – Followed By A Drone & His Home Getting Ransacked08:13 – Making Of What The Health & Taking On Big Pharma10:13 – What Really Happens Inside A Slaughterhouse13:11 – How Are Animals Actually Slaughtered?16:59 – Mental Health Crisis Among Slaughterhouse Workers17:54 – The Origin Story Of Christspiracy21:29 – Jesus The Nazarene - The Hidden Translation23:41 – The Real Reason Jesus Was Crucified25:28 – Oxford Theologians & The Dead Sea Scrolls28:07 – Buying Christspiracy Back From Netflix34:32 – Will Humanity Ever Go Fully Vegetarian?37:42 – Kip's Plant Medicine Journey43:44 – Inside The San Pedro “Long Dance” Ceremony58:18 – Kip's First Trip To India1:00:46 – Chanting The Hanuman Chalisa Every Single Day1:02:07 – What Hanumanji's Blessing Really Means1:03:32 – Why Every American Should Visit India At Least Once1:04:07 – Rishikesh, The Ganga & Making Cowspiracy1:05:52 – The Wisdom Of Jain Monks1:07:20 – India's Dairy Industry's Biggest Untold Secret1:10:57 – The Viral Clip With 2.5 Billion Views1:14:38 – Closing Thoughts & Setting Intentions

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Alex Youngstrom • Selected Scriptures • Sundays in July

An early release to align with the sermon Greg is preaching today (7/19/2026). Can we really trust the Bible, or has it been changed too many times to believe? In this episode of These Go To 11, Greg and Nathan build on Sunday's Life in the Word sermon by taking an honest look at the evidence behind the Scriptures. From the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Great Isaiah Scroll to the thousands of New Testament manuscripts, they explore why the Bible remains the best-attested document of the ancient world. Along the way, they discuss what textual variants really are, why Peter insisted the gospel wasn't a "cleverly devised myth," and how historical evidence points us toward Christ without replacing the need for faith. Join Greg and Nathan as they discover that confidence in God's Word is built not on exaggerated claims, but on truth that can stand up to careful examination.

Weekend Edition for July 18-19, 2026 GTI Zoom Info Meeting on August 11th at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89787313197 Show Notes: Support the work at 1517 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com)

Dr. Don Parry brings Hebrew precision and prophetic testimony to Elisha's miracles, tracing an unmistakable portrait of Jesus Christ from poisoned stew to resurrected bones, and connecting ancient temples and the Dead Sea Scrolls to the living Restoration.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT228ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT228FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT228DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT228PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT228ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/AwqDQfW_grQFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE0:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Don Parry2:17 Naaman: mighty man of valor and leper4:24 The little captive maid and testimony under pressure7:04 Dead Sea Scrolls and Dr. Parry's testimony of how he joined the team9:21 Naaman dips in the Jordan seven times11:43 Seven dippings and chiastic structure and biblical numerology13:43 Leprosy in Hebrew scholarship and Jesus referencing Naaman15:44 Gehazi's greed and leprosy as a consequence18:51 2 Kings 6: horses and chariots surrounding Dothan21:05 Elder Holland says heavenly armies are real24:02 Calculating the scale of the heavenly hose and Elisha and the blinded army28:11 Elisha's bones raise the dead and resurrection as a type of Christ31:19 Four principles to study scripture33:20 Dr. Parry's Preserved in Translation - Hebrew structures in scripture36:20 Liken the scriptures38:47 Dead Sea Scrolls and Isaiah–Essene connections to the Book of Mormon41:30 Doctrine matters44:03 Scripture brings light and hope49:09 30 correspondences between ancient and modern temple51:37 Church activity points to the temple and to Jesus Christ53:48 Joseph Smith as prophet and seer56:44 Closing testimony of Jesus Christ58:04 End of Part 2 - Dr. Don ParryThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

In this week's episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jared continues his tour through the history of modern biblical scholarship, exploring five (or six) more “aha moments” that transformed how scholars understand the Bible. From Rudolf Bultmann's challenge to interpret ancient texts in a modern world and the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, to new insights about editorial shaping, literary criticism, and the role of readers themselves, he traces how scholarship increasingly revealed the Bible as a dynamic, evolving tradition. Along the way, Jared highlights the rise of feminist, liberationist, and postmodern approaches, as well as the New Perspective on Paul, showing how fresh historical evidence and diverse voices have reshaped long-held assumptions about scripture, interpretation, and faith. Together, these developments invite listeners to approach the Bible with greater historical awareness, intellectual humility, and curiosity about the communities that produced, preserved, and continue to interpret these sacred texts. Show Notes → www.thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episodes/bible-episode-331-jared-byas-10-aha-moments-in-biblical-scholarship-part-two Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/9ON3DH-eGxk ********** This episode is brought to you by Brooklyn Bedding, which knows sleep isn't one-size-fits-all. That's why they offer mattresses for every body, every sleep style – even in hard-to-find sizes. Go to brooklynbedding.com and use promo code BIBLE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else. ********** This episode is sponsored by Garrett Theological Seminary. Whether you feel called to care and counsel, public service, prophetic arts, or non-profit management, there's a program at Garrett Seminary that's right for you. Apply by July 15th to begin a Master's degree this fall. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠garrett.edu/normalpeople⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dead Sea Scrolls contain a version of Deuteronomy 32:8 that most modern Bibles don't show you — and what the original text says rewires how you read the entire Old Testament. When God divided the nations of the earth, He didn't do it according to the sons of Israel. He did it according to the sons of God. Fallen angels. Assigned to every nation on earth. That one manuscript difference changes everything. Lance Wallnau goes deep into the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Septuagint, and the ancient Hebrew texts to uncover the hidden architecture of world history — a heavenly council of angelic overseers, a divine courtroom where God calls them to account, and a Tower of Babel that wasn't a building at all, but a portal technology designed to merge humanity with those same spiritual intelligences. And the connection to what's being built right now — AI, neural links, transhumanism — is harder to ignore than you'd think. In this episode: * The Dead Sea Scrolls vs. your Bible — what was changed and why * The Tower of Babel was a ziggurat: a spiritual portal, not a skyscraper * Psalm 82 decoded: God judges the angels He assigned to run the nations * The EU Parliament building and its disturbing Tower of Babel design * AI, neural links, and the Antichrist's "one mind" over 10 rulers * Michael Heiser's scholarship on the divine council and the Unseen Realm * Your end-time assignment: taking back territory from rebellious angels This is Genesis and Revelation read together — and the picture that emerges is not what most churches are teaching. Podcast Episode 2150: Why Jesus "descended into hell" - What He Did Will Blow Your Mind | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast