Episode: Matt Lynch speaks with Jerusalem University College president and Biblical World co-host Oliver Hersey. We discuss study of the world of the Bible and his thesis that the Sinai Covenant can be illuminated through knowledge of ancient marriage customs. Knowing ancient marriage customs can help us understand the plundering of the Egyptians, …

Episode: You asked (a long time ago), we answered (finally)! In this Q&A episode, we respond to listener questions about how to raise your kids to be like Chris and Kyle, prophetic practices, 1 Cor 11, chambered gates, Pharisees, forgery scandal, and much more! Hosts: Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer Give: Visit our Donate Page if you want to help Bib…

What should we do when God doesn't seem to be answering? How do we remain patient but also serve God here and now? Dr. Wayne Stiles tackles this question in his book, "Waiting on God: What to Do When God Does Nothing," and talks about how you can apply it in your life! Just like Joseph learned to be patient in the Old Testament, we can learn to be …

Episode: Kyle Keimer and Chris McKinny speak with Jeff Chadwick, Jerusalem Center Professor of Archaeology and Near Eastern Studies at BYU about his excavations at biblical Hebron (Tell er-Rumeide). Youtube Link - https://youtu.be/ovhfNwdcabQ Guest: Dr. Jeffrey R. Chadwick serves at BYU as Jerusalem Center Professor of Archaeology and Near Eastern …

The Bible is such an expansive book that we often get caught up in the details. We might read one passage in the New Testament and forget that the same God inspired the Old Testament thousands of years before! Dr. J. Carl Laney joins us again to discuss his book that connects the whole Bible! He answers common questions and makes studying the Bible…

Do you have a friend that you just wish would accept the Gospel?! Maybe something is holding them back. Dr. J.B. Hixson explains 10 things that may be holding your friend back from accepting Jesus as their Savior. Maybe there is a reason or two that you haven't thought of before... https://a.co/d/fwUokZq We, Scott and Gabe, need to know if you guys…

Episode: Here’s the fourth in our multi-part series on the Epic of Gilgamesh, hosted by Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh! It's a fun tour through Tablet 3, so tune in and enjoy! Click HERE HERE and HERE for parts 1, 2 & 3. Hosts: Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh Give: Visit our Donate Page if you want to help Biblical World and OnScript continue by becomin…

We've all been there...you thought that you had finally stopped struggling with that one sin, and then....the temptation was too strong again. Does that mean you are no longer a Christian? How can believers actually overcome sin? In today's episode with Dr. Dennis Rokser of Grace & Truth Bible Church, we will discuss these questions and so much mor…

Episode: In final part of our three-part series (finally!), Chris and Kyle discuss the year’s top ten archaeological discoveries and stories related to the Bible, including in this one, a weird and strange discovery. Hosts: Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer Give: Visit our Donate Page if you want to help OnScript and Biblical World continue by becoming…

Archeology is an exciting pursuit that helps us understand the Bible in a different light. Dr. Titus Kennedy's book, "The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands," provides much-needed context to your daily Bible study! We tackle many questions in today's interview, including why archeology is important, when Jericho fell, and so much more! h…

Oliver Hersey is president of Jerusalem University College, a university located in the city of Jerusalem. We take today's podcast to ask him questions about the Israel-Hamas war and what the future will look like in the Middle East. We, Scott and Gabe, need to know if you guys like the content. Honestly though, every like, subscribe, and follow sh…

Episode: Here’s the third in our multi-part series on the Epic of Gilgamesh, hosted by Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh! It's a fun ep, so tune in! Click HERE and HERE for parts 1 & 2. Hosts: Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh Give: Visit our Donate Page if you want to help Biblical World and OnScript continue by becoming a regular donor.…

You don't have to live a defeated life in Christ! Although we as believers still struggle with sin, God gives us all the tools we need to serve Him and live the abundant life. Join us as we interview Dr. Dennis Rokser and look deep into the Romans 6 text. We, Scott and Gabe, need to know if you guys like the content. Honestly though, every like, su…

Episode: Here's the second in our multi-part series on the Epic of Gilgamesh, hosted by Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh! They finish Tablet 1 in this episode, discussing Gilgamesh's need to tame his passions, his journey into the wilds, the character Enkidu, links to early Genesis (e.g., Enkidu as Adam), links to Daniel and much more! Hosts: Chris McK…

The two-volume series, Spirit of the Antichrist, exposed various ways Satan’s accomplices are pulling the strings of world affairs and building an empire cloaked in deception, setting the stage for the arrival of the Antichrist. Spirit of the False Prophet continues the investigation into the Luciferian Conspiracy by digging deeper into the role of…

Episode: In this episode of Biblical World, Kyle interviews Paul Evans about his new book, Sennacherib and the War of 1812: Disputed Victory in the Assyrian Campaign of 701 BCE in Light of Military History (T&T Clark, 2023). They delve into military history and consider how the goals and ideologies of individual combatants/nations lead to alternate…

It seems like every nation around Israel hates them! The Bible foresaw this over 2,000 years ago and prophesies about the end result. Dr. Andy Woods in his book, "The Middle East Meltdown," unwraps Ezekiel's prophesy along the Chebar River! Join us as we interview once more for what will definitely be a fascinating conversation! We, Scott, Gabe, an…

Episode: Part 2 in our 3-part series on the top ten archaeological discoveries and stories related to the Bible from 2023. Some are honorable and some ... dishonorable. We talk about the lead "tablet" from Mt. Ebal, cosmic rays, the location of Canaanite Jerusalem, and other sensational and significant finds and stories from the year. Buckle up and…

Episode: In this three-part series - Chris and Kyle discuss the year’s top ten archaeological discoveries and stories related to the Bible. Part 1 discusses the most important finds related to the Bronze Age. We talk Hittites, the location and identification of Sinai, and much more! Hosts: Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer Give: Visit our Donate Page i…

A simple question....Did God forget about Israel? Did He forsake the chosen nation? Join us as we interview Larry Pettegrew about this very topic! Buy his book, "Forsaking Israel," below... https://www.amazon.com/Forsaking-Israel-Douglas-D-Bookman/dp/1934952532 We, Scott, Gabe, and Gary, need to know if you guys like the content. Honestly though, e…

There are so many different opinions on contemporary Christian music (CCM)! Scott Wesley Brown is a contemporary Christian artist that wrote a book called, "Keeping the Gospel in Gospel Music." Join us as we tackle the tough question of whether any music today is biblical. Say tuned in 'til the end when a special guest joins us!!https://www.amazon.…

With so many opinions in the world, what should Christians believe about divorce? Is divorce always wrong, or are there exceptions?! Join Dr. Bill Heth as he unpacks some of these questions from his book, "Jesus and Divorce: The Problem with the Evangelical Consensus." https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Divorce-Problem-Evangelical-Consensus/dp/0840759622…

Episode: Kyle and Mark talk with Prof. Steve Ortiz about the Archaeology of the United Monarchy. In particular, they focus on the so-called "Solomonic" gates while also touching on the historicity of David and Solomon and issues in the use and dating of archaeological materials. Guest: Dr. Steven Ortiz is the Director of the Lanier Center for Archa…

Does the church fulfill the New Covenant? Yes, believers in the church are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, but many dispensationalists disagree on the relationship between the church and the New Covenant in Jeremiah 31. Dr. Mike Stallard edited a book that discusses these various views called, "Dispensational Understanding of the New Covenant." Join us…

Episode: What do we know about children in ancient Israel, about who they were, the lives they led, and the people in their lives? Kristine Garroway is at the forefront of a new interest in the lives of children, and she draws on insights from comparative Ancient Near Eastern literature, archaeology, and the biblical text to help us get to know the…

Join us as we interview the President of Jerusalem University College, Dr. Oliver Hersey. He has been in Jerusalem this whole time!Scott, Gabe, and Gary, need to know if you guys like the content. Honestly though, every like, subscribe, and follow shows us that our conversations are helping you. We are on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Anch…

We welcome our friend, Jeff Welch. He is a missionary in Portugal (soon to be Germany), and we talk to him about what it means to be a missionary! We, Scott, Gabe, and Gary, need to know if you guys like the content. Honestly though, every like, subscribe, and follow shows us that our conversations are helping you. We are on YouTube, Facebook, Twit…

Do creationists hate science? This is what a lot of people think! There are many great creationist scientists, and Dr. Jobe Martin is one of them. Join us as we discuss many topics, from creation, to the flood, and all the evidence in between!We, Scott, Gabe, and Gary, need to know if you guys like the content. Honestly though, every like, subscrib…

Discipleship is so important to the Christian life, yet it seems so hard to engage in. One way to make it easier is to have a book to go through each week. Dr. Charlie Bing has written a book that focuses on the Free Grace message while showing you how to live that out in your life. Join us as we interview him and ask him some interesting questions…

Episode: Welcome to the first of a multi-part series on the Epic of Gilgamesh, hosted by Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh! Why is this story so important, and what might it say about how we read the Bible? Where did it come from? What's its relationship to real places and history? What does it have to say to themes like guilt, grief, and what it means …

Episode: Suzanna Millar and Sébastien Doane introduce us to a newer field in biblical studies that focuses on animals in the Bible and ancient Near East. Millar and Doane co-chair "The Bible and Animal Studies" program unit at the Society for Biblical Literature. Guests: Dr. Suzanna Millar is the Chancellor's Fellow in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at…

Let's interview Roy Schwartz about his book, "Where Jesus Walked!"We, Scott, Gabe, and Gary, need to know if you guys like the content. Honestly though, every like, subscribe, and follow shows us that our conversations are helping you. We are on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Anchor, and any podcasting platform. Support us on every platform…

Christians are often painted as blind followers that have no evidence for what they believe. This couldn't be farther from the truth! Join us as we interview Dr. Titus Kennedy about his book, "Excavating the Evidence for Jesus." Come and see that Jesus and His Word has more than enough evidence to accept Christianity as fact. We, Scott, Gabe, and G…

Episode: In this episode, Amy Balogh interviews Prof. Azzan Yadin-Israel (Rutgers University) about his recent book Temptation Transformed: The Story of How the Forbidden Fruit Became an Apple (Univ of Chicago Press, 2023) in which he finally solves the mystery of how the “fruit” of Genesis 2-3 came to be known as an apple. This is the third instal…

Episode: In this episode, Amy speaks with Prof. Erica Ferg (Regis University) about the impact of geography on the religious history of the Eastern Mediterranean, including the Baal Cycle from Ugarit and the biblical story of Elijah. Erica’s research focuses on the agricultural communities of the Levant and the lived experiences that shaped how peo…

Episode: This episode covers new terrain for Biblical World. Amy speaks with Ron Simkins about the environmental crisis, ancient Israel, and an economy of enough. This is part 1 of our series on "The Bible and Nature". Guest: (From the Creighton University website) Ronald Simkins is Professor of Theology and Classical & Near Eastern Studies at Crei…

Episode: Biblical World co-host Kyle Keimer discusses his research on King Hezekiah's preparations for the Assyrian attack in 701 BCE. How do archaeologists determine the nature and extent of Hezekiah's defensive network? Did the Judeans use fire signals? How did the king prepare for war (and pay for it)? Listen in for a fascinating discussion of K…

How close are we to the events in Revelation? Does the current push for globalism have anything to do with the future? Our conversation with Jeff Kinley about his book, "Global Reset," answers some of these questions. Let's uncover a little more about how destructive globalism is and what the Bible says about it. We, Scott, Gabe, and Gary, need to …

For all of history, Israel has been hated, abused, and persecuted. Have you ever wondered why this would be? Chris Katulka, in his book, "Israel Always," discusses the history of Israel and how that applies to us today. Enjoy our conversation with Friends of Israel's own Chris Katulka! We, Scott, Gabe, and Gary, need to know if you guys like the co…

Episode: In this episode, Kyle and Chris chat with Shlomit Bechar of Haifa University about her recent book Political Change and Material Culture in Middle to Late Bronze Age Canaan (Eisenbrauns 2022). We tackle the topic of how changes in the material culture relate to political events (in particular the expulsion of the Hyksos from Egypt and Thut…

Episode: Chris and Kyle chat with Ken Dark about his work in and around Nazareth, which has illuminated our understanding of early Roman-period Nazareth. Ken talks about his survey on the northern outskirts of Nazareth, his re-analysis of the Franciscan excavations at the Church of the Annunciation, and his work at the nearby Sisters of Nazareth Co…

As believers, we have many things to live for. One thing is the hope of eternal rewards at the Bema Seat Judgement. Dr. Samuel Hoyt writes a great book on this topic where he answers so many questions on this topic! Join us as we provide a thorough overview of this book on today's episode. https://a.co/d/6mjtJaW We, Scott, Gabe, and Gary, need to k…

Episode: This wide-ranging interview explores the joys, travails, and wonders of archaeology related to the history and context of the Bible. Discussion focuses on Pauline archaeology, especially on Cyprus, but also his excavations in Kazakhstan, Sudan and elsewhere. Guest: (from the Libscomb University website) has forty years of experience as an …

Episode: This episode is the final installment in the 3-part archaeology of Passion Week discussion. Chris and Kyle take a detailed look at how archaeological finds in Jerusalem can help us better situate and understand the events of this fateful week. Chris and Kyle discuss the location of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial, the Garden Tomb, the Church…

Episode: This episode is part two of the three-part series on the archaeology of Passion Week. Chris and Kyle take a detailed look at how archaeological finds in Jerusalem can help us better situate and understand the events of this fateful week. They delve into the Gospel of John, the Last Supper, and Jesus’ trials. (republished from 2021) Hosts: …

Episode: This episode is the first of a three-part series on the archaeology of the Passion week. Chris and Kyle take a detailed look at how archaeological finds in Jerusalem can help us better situate and understand the events of this fateful week. (This episode is republished from 2021). Hosts: Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer Summary: Chris and Kyl…

The Song of Solomon is probably one of the least discussed books in the Bible. It has such a different topic than other books that many Christians avoid it. Dr. Craig Glickman does not neglect Solomon's Song! His book, "Solomon's Song of Love," discusses the uniqueness of this book and how to apply it to our life today. We, Scott, Gabe, and Gary, n…

We already interviewed him once, but we would love to welcome back J.B. Hixson on today's episode! The Antichrist is a much debated topic, but Hixson brings some clarity to how the Spirit of the Antichrist is at work today. https://a.co/d/ipuuy0Y https://www.notbyworks.org We, Scott, Gabe, and Gary, need to know if you guys like the content. Honest…

Episode: What happens when we ignore the physical settings of the Bible? In this episode, Biblical World co-hosts explore the significance of the land for biblical interpretation. We journey to Shechem, Nahal Besor, and the end of the Jordan River to discover the historical and theological significance of geographical locations for biblical interpr…

We finally interviewed the artist who created our intro song! Welcome Michael Card as he discusses the Hebrew word "hesed" and exactly what it means. His book, "Inexpressible: Hesed and the Mystery of God's Lovingkindness," explores the depth of God's wonderful and infinite, steadfast love. We, Scott, Gabe, and Gary, need to know if you guys like t…