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The BC Messenger

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.

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Noah's Ark on Ararat?

Recent Episodes

April 1, 2025

Noah's Ark on Ararat?

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 Ara...
March 4, 2025

"You Can't Get Data from Myths" - Applying the Scientific Method to the Bible

"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 questi...
Feb. 3, 2025

Aging: The way it was, the way it is, and where things stand.

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 ...
Jan. 1, 2025

Imhotep, Joseph, and a Cure for Cancer?

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 f...
Dec. 3, 2024

The Story of Ai in Real-World History

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 ...
Nov. 1, 2024

November 2024: Jericho in Archaeology: The Problem & the Solution

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...

About the Hosts

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Steve and Jennifer Hall

Steve and Jennifer Hall are the communications team for Aardsma Research and Publishing. The daughter and son-in-law of Dr. Gerald Aardsma (The Biblical Chronologist), they both specialize in communicating Dr. Aardsma's discoveries to lay audiences. Steve also presently serves as a pastor in rural Illinois, and Jennifer is a busy mom to their eight children (three grown and five still at home).

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Helen Aardsma

Dr. Gerald Aardsma's wife, Helen, shares a behind-the-scenes viewpoint on each episode of The BC Messenger. Her perspective on their journey of serving the Lord through Bible/science research demonstrates the heart behind the work being done at The Biblical Chronologist. Listeners are encouraged by this regular podcast feature called "Helen's View."

Reviews

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Lydderbug | Aug. 30, 2024

Love this podcast! So interesting.

"I have learned so much and appreciate the approach of honest science and biblical history, but different from other groups."

Wildflower1108 | Aug. 29, 2024