The BC Messenger
Real science, real Bible, real history, real world. Enlightening discussions that will change the way you think about the ancient Old Testament. The biblical accounts are not myth or legend; in fact they are more real than you ever imagined. Each month brings you Bible/science research results you won't hear anywhere else, and why it matters for you today. Your hosts, Steve and Jennifer Hall, present a collage of topics from the research work of Dr. Gerald Aardsma (The Biblical Chronologist), providing a desperately needed data-rich apologetic for the foundations of the Christian faith.
Episodes
[Season 4, Episode 4]
After his initial discovery of the anti-aging vitamins, Dr. Aardsma made contact with the United States FDA, attempting to follow the applicable guidelines before bringing his new product to market in 2017. The interactions between Dr. Aardsma and the FDA at that time ended up being frustrating and unproductive. "Two new vitamins" appear to be uncharted territory for the FDA.
After five years of subsequent silen...
[Season 4, Episode 3]
Imagine a time when people were getting sick and dying, sometimes large groups of people at the same time, and living in the same area. Although symptoms were similar in each case, the mysterious illnesses defied conventional cures. Nobody could pinpoint the problem. Maybe it was something in the environment, or an unknown virus or bacteria. Doctors tried various remedies, some typical, some bizarre. Still, the...
[Season 4, Episode 2]
On today's episode we discuss an unusual piece of history which relates to Bible/science research; an amazing story of discovery with numerous intriguing applications.
In 1991, the body of "Otzi the Iceman" was discovered in the high Alps where he lived and died over 5,000 years ago. This rare and remarkable find provides unusual insight into ancient times. Knowing the date of Otzi's death allows us to place him...
[Season 4, Episode 1]
Over 2.5 million students will begin college as first-time freshmen in the coming weeks, and roughly 50% of them will be from some kind of Christian background.
Entering a college environment (whether private or secular) can be challenging for Christian young people, as new ideas are presented from all directions. Sooner or later they will face some major ideas that seem to oppose their Bible-believing foundatio...
[Season 3, Episode 12]
God led the children of Israel through the wilderness by a "pillar of fire" during the night. (Exodus 13:21)
Was this a miraculous pillar of actual fire floating in the air, involving smoke and heat? Or was it something else that could actually be explained by science?
As with the pillar of cloud, we find that modern science sheds light on what was happening within the environment to create this observable pheno...
[Season 3, Episode 11]
On this episode we discuss a simple story which illustrates some big lessons. After reading this little story on the podcast, we discuss "Four Reactions to Uncomfortable Realities."
In the field of Bible/science research, surprising results frequently come to light. How can we properly navigate new ideas which push us out of our comfort zones? What should we do (and not do) with those little "dragons" that appe...
[Season 3, Episode 10]
Albert Einstein contributed numerous breakthrough contributions to science. His discoveries, which include both special and general relativity, the photoelectric effect, the mass-energy equivalence formula, and a mathematical explanation for Brownian motion, ushered in the era of modern physics.
One of the great unsolved mysteries left behind by Einstein was the origin of earth's magnetic field.
"Albert Einstein...
[Season 3, Episode 9]
Does the Bible say that Noah's ark landed on Mt. Ararat? In fact, the Bible does not identify Mt. Ararat as the place the ark came to rest. Instead, it identifies "the mountains of Ararat" in Genesis 8:4. The mountains of Ararat in eastern Turkey include many mountain peaks.
The biblical text gives some clues to help determine where the ark came to rest. We discuss these clues, and show how science can be used t...
[Season 3, Episode 8]
"If you wanna have faith have faith, but don't tell me you have 'data.'"
These and other related statements have recently been made by people interacting with our podcast content.
This month we delve into the following questions:
- How is it possible to start with the Bible as "data"?
- Can the scientific method be applied to the Bible?
- What do we mean by the Bible/science method of research and discovery?
Also ...
[Season 3, Episode 7]
We introduce this month's topic by discussing a recent video we saw of Dick Van Dyke, who has recently turned 99 years old. This sweet but heart-wrenching video shows clips of Van Dyke as a young entertainer, placed in quick succession beside clips of him as a 99-year-old.
Time is a thief when it comes to aging.
After a quick review of what we can learn from the biblical data on aging, we turn our attention to a ...
[Season 3, Episode 6]
Imhotep is a notable and intriguing figure from ancient Egyptian history. Trusted as closest advisor (vizier) to the Pharoah Djoser, his roles included architect, poet, high priest, physician, and carpenter. He is history's first physician known by name today, and is credited with the authorship of two ancient medical documents.
Proper chronology places Imhotep at exactly the same time as the biblical Joseph, wh...
[Season 3, Episode 5]
The biblical account of Ai, in close connection with Jericho, provides a unique opportunity to once again see the Bible come to life in archaeology. The unique features of this story are easily identified in archaeology, but once again, correct chronology is key.
Ai was a walled city at only one period in history, and when it was destroyed, it was never rebuilt. We find this happening at the exact time predicted...
[Season 3, Episode 4]
Are you ready to see the Bible to come to life in archaeology?
Following on the heels of the compelling evidence we have seen for Israel in the wilderness, we now come to the beginning of the Conquest of Canaan.
This month we discuss Jericho, where the Bible says walls fell down around an inhabited city, which was then burned by Joshua and his men. After this time, the text indicates that it was not rebuilt for s...
[Season 3, Episode 3]
SPECIAL FEATURE
The globe is warming, glaciers are melting, and oceans are rising. However, the mainstream narrative about "climate change" is exceedingly dangerous, because it in no way addresses the true problem we as a global community appear to be facing.
Bible/science research reveals the true cause of Earth's rising temperatures. You cannot get the whole story about climate change without taking a high view...
[Season 3, Episode 2]
A well-dressed lady, probably in her late 60s, picked up a copy of Dr. Aardsma's book Aging: Cause and Cure at a display table. She surveyed the covers, and then set the book down saying, "That's just too much."
Talking about aging as a curable disease does sound crazy today. Crazier still is the idea that the cure for aging is now known, and topping it all off, that the cure has been found through data containe...
[Season 3, Episode 1]
God led the Israelites through the wilderness by a pillar of cloud by day. It signaled to them when they should remain camped in a certain location, or when it was time to move to another location. To the unbeliever, this again sounds like the substance of mythology. But, when explained scientifically, it shows (once again) that the accounts in Exodus are eyewitness accounts of God's amazing, traceable works in...
The BC Messenger is a monthly podcast that brings you real science, real Bible, real history, and real world. Here you will find enlightening discussions that will change the way you think about the ancient Old Testament.
We discuss everything from answers about manna in the wilderness, to the long lifespans in Genesis, the age of the earth, Noah's Flood, the Exodus, Mt. Sinai, and so much more. All of the research here is built on ...
[Season 2, Episode 12]
After leaving Egypt, the Israelites journeyed along the north Sinai road. After three encampments, they struck out into the wilderness under Moses' direction. They found no water after a journey of three days, but then came to a place called Marah, where there was water.
However, the water at Marah was bitter and they could not drink it. The Bible records that Moses then threw a tree in the water and the water ...
[Season 2, Episode 11]
This month you will hear more of the interview with Dr. Aardsma which was recorded last year. Listen to part 1 (one of our most popular episodes) here. Various topics are discussed on this newly aired segment, including:
- understanding the narrative of mainstream science today
- choosing to be radically different from mainstream science
- Noah's Flood in the history of China and Egypt
- advice to a young person enter...
[Season 2, Episode 10]
How would you handle a child, grandchild, or some other young person displaying serious doubts about the Bible? What can practically be done to empower this generation with the real-world truth of God's Word?
The message of the Bible gives purpose. It is a message of hope, of repentance, redemption, and restoration to the guilty sinner and to this fallen world. But these messages of such great importance are on...
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