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Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO What happened after Jesus' resurrection, and how did Christianity spread so quickly across the ancient world? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the apostles' willingness to die for their testimony, the extraordinary events of Pentecost, and the eyewitness accounts that helped spread Christianity. Discover how Paul's early letters reveal a growing Christian movement decades before the Gospels were written, and examine the historical evidence surrounding the resurrection of Jesus. Like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions about the Bible, history, and the evidence behind Christianity! Chapters 00:00 - Introduction: The Evidence for Jesus 00:42 - The Apostles and Their Willingness to Die 02:38 - Pentecost and the Spread of Christianity 04:13 - Peter's Sermon and Eyewitness Testimony 05:42 - Did Christianity Exist Before the Gospels? 06:25 - Paul's Letters and the Early Christian Movement Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #UnderTheHood #JesusChrist #ResurrectionOfJesus #HistoricalJesus #BibleHistory #ChristianApologetics #EarlyChristianity #Apostles #Pentecost #BookOfActs #BiblicalEvidence #ChristianHistory #GospelOfMark #EyewitnessTestimony #SunlitStudios

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO Could archaeology, geology, and astronomy provide evidence supporting the biblical account of Jesus' crucifixion? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the remains of a crucified man who received a proper burial, geological evidence of an ancient earthquake near Jerusalem, NASA's lunar eclipse records from April 3, 33 AD, and historical accounts of mysterious darkness. Discover how these findings may connect with the New Testament's account of Jesus' death.Like, comment, and subscribe for more fascinating explorations of the Bible through history and science! Chapters 00:00 - Introduction: Evidence for Jesus' Crucifixion 00:13 - Archaeological Evidence of Crucifixion and Burial 00:55 - Earthquakes and the Crucifixion 02:04 - The Blood Moon Prophecy 02:31 - Dating Jesus' Crucifixion 03:05 - NASA's Lunar Eclipse Records 04:02 - Ancient Historical Accounts of Darkness 04:46 - Can Science Support the New Testament? Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #UnderTheHood #JesusChrist #CrucifixionOfJesus #BiblicalArchaeology #HistoricalJesus #BibleEvidence #BibleHistory #NewTestament #BloodMoon #LunarEclipse #ChristianApologetics #ResurrectionOfJesus #BibleProphecy #FaithAndScience #SunlitStudios

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO Did Jesus really exist? And what did ancient critics say about His miracles? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore historical evidence for Jesus outside the Bible, examining claims from famous skeptics like Bertrand Russell, Christopher Hitchens, and Richard Dawkins alongside ancient Jewish and Roman writings. Discover what the Babylonian Talmud and Roman critic Celsus said about Jesus, why some opponents accused Him of sorcery, and how accounts of His miracles appear in other religious traditions. Could the very people who opposed Christianity provide evidence for the historical Jesus? Join us as we go Under the Hood to uncover the history, examine the arguments, and explore the extraordinary claims surrounding Jesus Christ. Like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions on biblical history, archaeology, and faith! Chapters 00:00 - Did Jesus Really Exist? 00:13 - Famous Atheists Question Jesus' Existence 02:24 - What Did Jesus' Jewish Opponents Believe? 03:02 - The Babylonian Talmud on Jesus 04:21 - Jesus' Miracles in Islamic Tradition 04:40 - Roman Opposition to Christianity 05:18 - Celsus the Skeptic Challenges Jesus 06:49 - Ancient Accounts of Jesus' Miracles Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #HistoricalJesus #DidJesusExist #JesusChrist #EvidenceForJesus #BibleHistory #ChristianHistory #BiblicalArchaeology #HistoricalEvidence #JesusMiracles #ChristianApologetics #AncientHistory #BibleStudy #UnderTheHood #SunlitStudios #FaithAndHistory

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO Can archaeology confirm the people and events described in the New Testament? Join Sam and Will on Under the Hood as they explore fascinating discoveries and ancient historical records involving James, the brother of Jesus, Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate, and John the Baptist. From ancient burial boxes to inscriptions and the writings of Flavius Josephus, discover how evidence outside the Bible sheds light on the historical world of Jesus. Like, comment, and subscribe for more biblical history and archaeology! Chapters 00:00 - Introduction: Archaeology Meets the Bible 00:51 - James, the Brother of Jesus: The Ossuary 02:27 - Caiaphas and the High Priest's Burial Box 03:30 - Herod the Great and Pontius Pilate 04:27 - John the Baptist and Josephus' Historical Records Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #UnderTheHood #BiblicalArchaeology #BibleHistory #NewTestament #HistoricalJesus #JesusChrist #JamesOssuary #PontiusPilate #Caiaphas #JohnTheBaptist #FlaviusJosephus #ChristianHistory #BibleEvidence #SunlitStudios

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the fascinating connections between Joshua's conquest, ancient astronomy, and the gods of the Amorites. Discover how the sun, moon, Venus, and the constellation Leo may connect to the biblical account, along with archaeological evidence from an ancient letter describing the advance of the Habiru. Join us as we uncover the historical context behind one of the Bible's most extraordinary events! Like, comment, and subscribe for more biblical history and archaeology. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:20 - Joshua's Conquests and the Amorite Gods 01:23 - The Solar Eclipse and the Lion of Judah 02:20 - The Heavens Against the Amorite Kings 03:07 - Joshua's Prayer and Ancient Archaeological Evidence Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #UnderTheHood #BibleHistory #Joshua #BiblicalArchaeology #SolarEclipse #AncientHistory #Amorites #LionOfJudah #BibleStudy #SunlitStudios #OldTestament #BiblicalEvidence

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO Did Joshua really command the sun to stand still, or could an ancient solar eclipse explain this extraordinary biblical event? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the original Hebrew of Joshua 10, the geography of Gibeon and Aijalon, and NASA's historical eclipse records. Could a solar eclipse in 1406 BC offer a surprising connection to Joshua's battle against the Amorites? Join us as we uncover the fascinating intersection of Scripture, history, and astronomy! Like, comment, and subscribe for more biblical discoveries! Chapters 00:22 - What Does the Original Hebrew Reveal? 00:53 - Could an Eclipse Explain the Darkness? 01:21 - NASA and Ancient Solar Eclipses 01:42 - The Remarkable Eclipse of 1406 BC 02:44 - An Unusual East-West Eclipse Path 03:10 - Could NASA Confirm Joshua's Battle? Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #UnderTheHood #SunlitStudios #Joshua10 #BibleHistory #BiblicalArchaeology #SolarEclipse #NASA #BibleMysteries #AncientIsrael #BibleEvidence #OldTestament #BibleStudy #BiblicalHistory

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO This episode explores Joshua 10 through geography, ancient culture, and Hebrew language, connecting the hailstorm at Beth Horon, the sun at Beth Shemesh, and the possibility that Joshua’s famous command describes an eclipse. See how these events may have challenged the gods worshiped by Israel’s enemies and reinforced the biblical account’s central claim: the Lord was fighting for Israel. Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bible history, archaeology, and cultural context. Chapters 00:00 - Beth Horon and the Lord of the Clouds 00:56 - God Tears Down the Ancient Idols 01:23 - Beth Shemesh and the Sun God 01:50 - Joshua Commands the Sun to Stand Still 02:41 - Did the Earth Literally Stop Rotating? 03:13 - What Does “Stand Still” Mean in Hebrew? 03:29 - Could Joshua Be Describing an Eclipse? 04:29 - Jericho and the Moon God Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #Joshua #Joshua10 #Bible #BibleStudy #BiblicalHistory #BibleArchaeology #OldTestament #AncientIsrael #BibleGeography #BethHoron #BethShemesh #Jericho #BiblicalHebrew

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO This episode explores the Amarna Letters and other historical evidence presented as supporting the biblical conquest of Canaan. Sam and Will examine the mysterious Habiru, ancient distress letters from Canaanite cities, archaeological claims about hundreds of new Israelite settlements, and later traditions surrounding Joshua’s conquest. Could these ancient records preserve evidence of the events described in the Bible? Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about the Bible, history, and archaeology. Chapters 00:00 - Moses, Pharaohs & Ancient Egypt 00:32 - The Amarna Letters 01:02 - Who Were the Habiru? 01:42 - Jerusalem’s Warning to Pharaoh 01:58 - Archaeological Evidence in Canaan 02:49 - Refugees from Joshua’s Conquest 03:22 - Alexander the Great & the Talmud Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #Bible #BibleHistory #BiblicalArchaeology #AmarnaLetters #Habiru #Hebrews #Joshua #Moses #Exodus #Canaan #AncientEgypt #Akhenaten #PromisedLand #OldTestament

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO Explore Joshua’s conquest of the Promised Land through the lens of biblical history and archaeology. This episode examines the proposed timeline around 1400 BC, Egypt’s influence over Canaan, and discoveries associated with Ai, Mount Ebal, the controversial Curse Tablet, and Hazor. How closely does the archaeological evidence align with the events described in Joshua? Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations exploring the Bible, history, and archaeology. Chapters 00:00 - Who Were the People Joshua Conquered? 01:26 - Dating Joshua’s Conquest 02:09 - Archaeology and the City of Ai 02:47 - Mount Ebal and the Curse Tablet 04:16 - The Destruction of Hazor Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #Bible #BibleHistory #BiblicalArchaeology #Archaeology #Joshua #BookOfJoshua #OldTestament #AncientIsrael #PromisedLand #MountEbal #Hazor #BibleStudy #AncientHistory

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO Can archaeology shed light on the biblical account of the Israelites in Egypt? In this episode, we examine discoveries at Rameses/Avaris and Pithom - including massive grain-storage facilities, workers’ dwellings, and evidence of large-scale labor - and compare them with the world described in Exodus. Do these discoveries support the biblical story of Israelite slavery and the Exodus? Watch as we put the archaeological evidence together, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Chapters 00:00 - Were the Israelites Really in Egypt? 01:01 - The Store Cities of Rameses and Pithom 01:45 - Archaeological Evidence at Avaris 03:02 - Massive Grain Silos Discovered 04:01 - Workers’ Huts and Evidence of Labor 04:59 - Joseph, Famine, and Ancient Egypt Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #BibleArchaeology #BiblicalArchaeology #Exodus #Moses #AncientEgypt #Israelites #Rameses #Avaris #BibleHistory #Egyptology #OldTestament #Archaeology

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO This episode examines Exodus 14–15 alongside the reign of Amenhotep II, exploring whether Egypt’s sudden military decline, unusual seizure of horses, livestock, chariots, and large numbers of captives could fit the aftermath of the Exodus. We also look at Thutmose III’s powerful empire and ask what might explain Egypt’s dramatic change in strength. Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about the Bible, archaeology, and ancient history. Chapters 00:00 - Did Pharaoh Die in the Red Sea? 00:48 - What Exodus 14–15 Actually Says 01:21 - Amenhotep II and the Exodus 02:01 - The Pharaoh’s Final Campaign 02:30 - Chariots, Livestock, and Captives 03:31 - Egypt’s Sudden Decline 04:12 - Cracks in the Egyptian Empire 04:56 - Does the Evidence Point to the Exodus? Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #Exodus #Moses #Pharaoh #AmenhotepII #ThutmoseIII #AncientEgypt #RedSea #BiblicalHistory #BibleArchaeology #Egyptology #BookOfExodus #OldTestament #AncientHistory

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this episode, Sam and Will examine ancient Egyptian slave records, Semitic names, discoveries at Avaris and Pithom, and evidence that these settlements were suddenly abandoned during Egypt’s 18th Dynasty. Could these findings support the biblical account of the Israelites leaving Egypt? Watch as they explore what archaeology can and cannot tell us about the Exodus. Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bible, history, and archaeology content. Chapters 00:00 - Were Hebrew Slaves in Egypt? 00:24 - Ancient Egyptian Slave Records 01:14 - Evidence for the Exodus 01:42 - What Archaeologists Found at Avaris 03:19 - Semitic Burial Practices 03:54 - The Sudden Abandonment of Pithom 05:22 - What Does the Evidence Prove? Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #Exodus #BiblicalArchaeology #BibleHistory #AncientEgypt #Moses #Egyptology #Archaeology #AmenhotepII #ThutmoseIII #Avaris #Pithom #Ramses #OldTestament #BibleStudy #AncientHistory

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this episode, Sam and Will examine discoveries connected to Pithom and Ramses, including brick structures, infant burials, a royal palace near the slave city, and a major Egyptian chariot garrison nearby. The discussion explores how these findings are used to support details in Exodus involving Pharaoh, Moses, the Israelites, and the pursuit toward the Red Sea. Watch and decide how convincing the evidence is for yourself. Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about the Bible, history, and archaeology. Chapters 00:00 - Pithom, Bricks, and Infant Burials 01:48 - Archaeology and the Exodus 02:33 - Pharaoh’s Palace Near Ramses 03:14 - Pharaoh’s Chariot Army 04:13 - The Chariot Garrison Discovery 05:18 - Why the Location Matters Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #Exodus #BibleArchaeology #BiblicalArchaeology #AncientEgypt #Moses #Pharaoh #Pithom #Ramses #RedSea #BibleHistory #Egyptology #OldTestament #BibleEvidence #Archaeology #BibleStudy

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO In this episode, Sam and Will explore Akhenaten, the Habiru, the sudden appearance of Israelite settlements, and ancient letters from Canaanite rulers pleading with Pharaoh for help. They also look at Shechem and other archaeological clues that the speakers argue line up with the biblical accounts of the Exodus and conquest. Like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions on archaeology, history, and the Bible. Chapters 00:00 - Akhenaten and the Exodus Question 00:49 - The Amarna Letters and Israelite Settlements 01:37 - Who Were the Habiru? 02:16 - Jerusalem and the Habiru Invasion 03:04 - Ramses, Pithom, Goshen, and the Exodus 03:37 - Shechem and the Book of Joshua 04:17 - Archaeology and Biblical History Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #Exodus #BiblicalArchaeology #AmarnaLetters #Habiru #Hebrews #AncientEgypt #Akhenaten #Joshua #Shechem #BibleHistory #Archaeology #AncientIsrael

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible? Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAO What do Joshua’s twelve memorial stones have to do with Jesus and the twelve apostles? In this episode, Sam and Will explore the parallels between Joshua crossing the Jordan River, Jesus gathering twelve apostles, Peter’s name meaning “rock,” and the foundation stones in Revelation. They also look at historical evidence that the Jordan River has been blocked by earthquakes and landslides near the biblical city of Adam, raising an interesting question about miracles, natural processes, and God’s sovereignty. Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations exploring the Bible from under the hood. Chapters 00:00 - Joshua’s Twelve Memorial Stones 00:44 - Jesus and the Twelve Apostles 01:31 - Jesus as the Greater Joshua 01:55 - God’s Sovereignty in History 02:38 - Miracles, Science, and the Jordan River 03:13 - Historical Jordan River Blockages Links SunlitStudios.com @TheBibleShowPodcast @UnderTheHoodFL Hashtags #Bible #BookOfJoshua #Jesus #Joshua #JordanRiver #TwelveApostles #Peter #BibleStudy #BiblicalHistory #Christianity #OldTestament #NewTestament #BiblePodcast