Light from the Past
126 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsLight from the Past: Archaeology, Ancient History, and Biblical Faith with Dewayne Bryant. We will examine archaeological discoveries and get a feel for daily living in the ancient world, all with a view toward applying our findings to the Christian life. This show digs into the past to find spiritual wisdom for the present.
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Episodes
“The Merneptah Stele” (Light from the Past S8E8)
March 12, 2019 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 8, Episode 8 for Tuesday, March 12, 2019 This week Dewayne discusses the Merneptah Stele and its contribution to biblical history and our understanding of the reliability of Scripture. We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Life in Rome” (Light From the Past S8E7)
March 05, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 8, Episode 7 for Tuesday, March 5, 2019 This week, Dewayne highlights some features of life in the city of Rome for both the wealthy and the poor. We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“What is a Cult?” (Light From the Past S8E6)
February 19, 2019 08:00 - 21 minutes - 10.5 MBLight From the Past Season 8, Episode 6 for Tuesday, February 19, 2019 This week, Dewayne examines the characteristics of cults and addresses the question of whether the New Testament church qualifies as a cultic movement. We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“The Triumphal Entry” (Light From the Past S8E5)
February 12, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 8, Episode 5 for Tuesday, February 12, 2019 What is the deeper theological message of the Triumphal Entry? Dewayne shows how understanding Jesus has always been vital for believers. We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Egypt and the Exodus Part Three” (Light from the Past S8E4)
February 05, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 8, Episode 4 for Tuesday, February 5, 2019 This week is the third and final part of Egypt and the Exodus.L We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Egypt and Exodus Part Two” (Light from the Past S8E3)
January 29, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 8, Episode 3 for Tuesday, January 29, 2019 This week, Dewayne continues looking at the connections between Egypt and the book of Exodus. We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Egypt and Exodus Part One” (Light from the Past S8E2)
January 22, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 8, Episode 2 for Tuesday, January 22, 2019 The Book of Exodus has numerous connections with ancient Egyptian history and culture. This is the first of three podcasts in which Dewayne will explore those connections. We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Criterion of Embarrassment” (Light from the Past S8E1)
January 15, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 8, Episode 1 for Tuesday, January 15, 2019 What is the criterion of embarrassment? In historical Jesus studies, it helps determine the authenticity of the words and deeds of Jesus, but it also highlights the reliability of the New Testament. We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) […]
“Life Under the Sun” (Light From the Past S7E3)
September 25, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.63 MBLight From the Past Season 7, Episode 3 for Tuesday, September 25, 2018 In this week’s episode, Dewayne gives us a vital clue to remember when reading the book of Ecclesiastes. We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Names of God” (Light From the Past S7E2)
September 04, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 7, Episode 2 for Tuesday, September 4, 2018 This week Dewayne examines the names of God and what they mean for us today We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Afterlife in the Old Testament” (Light From the Past S7E1)
August 06, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 7, Episode 1 for Tuesday, August 7, 2018 What does the Old Testament teach about the afterlife? This week Dewayne explores the biblical subject of life after death. We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
“Classroom Religion” (Light From the Past S6E13)
July 03, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.63 MBLight From the Past Season 6, Episode 13 for Tuesday, July 3, 2018 How did schools work in the ancient world? This week, Dewayne discusses education in the ancient and modern worlds from a spiritual perspective. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you […]
“Pyramids” (Light From the Past S6E12)
June 19, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.63 MBLight From the Past Season 6, Episode 12 for Tuesday, June 19, 2018 This week Dewayne discusses the pyramids and an important lesson we can learn from them. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on […]
“Fact Check Islam” (Light From the Past S6E11)
June 07, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.63 MBLight From the Past Season 6, Episode 13 for Tuesday, June 5, 2018 In this episode, Dewayne fact-checks some of the claims of the Islamic faith from the standpoint of history and archaeology. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the […]
“The Flood” (Light From the Past S6E10)
May 22, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 6, Episode 10 for Tuesday, May 22, 2018 This week Dewayne discusses ancient flood stories and their connection to the Bible. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and […]
“Jonah’s Legacy” (Light From the Past S6E9)
May 08, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 6, Episode 9 for Tuesday, May 8, 2018 This week’s episode explores some of the lessons we can learn from Jonah’s visit to Nineveh in the eighth century BC. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the […]
“Fake News” (Light From the Past S6E8)
April 24, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.63 MBLight From the Past Season 6, Episode 8 for Tuesday, April 24, 2018 This week, Dewayne discusses the topic of fake news and how Christians can guard against it. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes […]
“The Tomb of Jesus” (Light From the Past S6E7)
April 10, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 6, Episode 7 for Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Where was Jesus buried? This week Dewayne discusses the possible burial places of Jesus. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and […]
“Leprosy” (Light From the Past S6E6)
March 27, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 6, Episode 6 for Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Leprosy is a terrible disease mentioned in the Bible. Today Dewayne discusses what the term means and how an ancient tomb influences our understanding of it. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT […]
“The Isaiah Seal” (Light From the Past S6E5)
March 13, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.64 MBLight From the Past Season 6, Episode 5 for Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Archaeologists announced a huge discovery in February. Dewayne talks about the significance of the new Isaiah seal. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]
“Surviving Religion 101” (Light From the Past S6E4)
February 27, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MBLight From the Past Season 6, Episode 4 for Tuesday, February 27, 2018 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the challenges to biblical faith that appear in the college classroom and how to identify them. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, […]
“Missing City of Jerusalem” (Light From the Past S6E3)
February 13, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MBLight From the Past Season 6, Episode 3 for Tuesday, February 13, 2018 This week Dewayne discusses the lack of archaeological evidence for the royal capital of King David. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on […]
“Hezekiah’s Latrine” (Light From the Past S6E2)
February 06, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MBLight From the Past Season 6, Episode 2 for Tuesday, February 6, 2018 In this episode, Dewayne discusses what an ancient toilet seat says about the truthfulness of the Old Testament. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]
“Canaanite DNA” (Light From the Past S6E1)
January 16, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MBLight From the Past Season 6, Episode 1 for Tuesday, January 16, 2018 This week Dewayne discusses a recent report connecting ancient Canaanites to modern-day inhabitants of Lebanon. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and […]
“Christian Uniqueness” (Light From the Past S5E2)
September 12, 2017 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MBLight From the Past Season 5, Episode 2 for Tuesday, September 12, 2017 In this week’s episode, Dewayne discusses the uniqueness of the Christian faith and how it differed from other religions in the first century AD. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If […]
“Shield of Faith” (Light from the Past S5E1)
August 15, 2017 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MBLight From the Past Season 5, Episode 1 for Tuesday, August 15, 2017 This week Dewayne discusses the shield of faith and its implications for the life of every believer. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]
“Roman Women” (Light From the Past S4E7)
November 22, 2016 10:00 - 16 minutes - 13.4 MBLight From the Past Season 4, Episode 7 for Tuesday, November 22, 2016 In this week’s episode, Dewayne discusses the place of women in Roman society. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write […]
“Roman Criminals” (Light From the Past S4E6)
November 01, 2016 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.2 MBLight From the Past Season 4, Episode 6 for Tuesday, November 1, 2016 In this episode, Dewayne discusses crime and punishment in the Roman world, and the relevance it has for our study of the New Testament. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If […]
“Pagan Gods and the New Testament (Light from the Past S4E5)
October 18, 2016 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBLight From the Past Season 4, Episode 5 for Tuesday, October 18, 2016 In this week’s episode, Dewayne explores the gods of Greece and Rome, comparing them with the God of the Bible. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, […]
“Pagan Gods and the Old Testament” (Light From the Past S4E4)
October 04, 2016 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBLight From the Past Season 4, Episode 4 for Tuesday, October 4, 2016 In the first episode of a two-part series, Dewayne discusses some of the differences between God and the gods of Israel’s neighbors in the ancient Near East. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT […]
“Roman Soldier” (Light from the Past S4E3)
September 20, 2016 09:15 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBLight From the Past Season 4, Episode 3 for Tuesday, September 20, 2016 In this episode, Dewayne discusses some aspects of life as a Roman soldier and its connection to the New Testament. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, […]
“Ancient Corinth” (Light From the Past S4E2)
August 30, 2016 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBLight From the Past Season 4, Episode 2 for Tuesday, August 30, 2016 In this episode, Dewayne examines the ancient civilization of Corinth. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. […]
“The Olympics” (Light from the Past S4E1)
August 09, 2016 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBLight From the Past Season 4, Episode 1 for Tuesday, August 9, 2016 In this episode, Dewayne looks at the ancient Olympics and what lessons Christians can learn from ancient sports. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate […]
“King Ahab” (Light from the Past S3E5)
March 22, 2016 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 3, Episode 5 For Tuesday, March 22, 2016 “King Ahab” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne explores details of King Ahab’s life and how they are confirmed by ancient history and archaeology. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes […]
“Crusades” (Light from the Past S3E4)
March 08, 2016 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 3, Episode 4 For Tuesday, March 8, 2016 “Crusades” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne explores some common misunderstandings about the crusades and their enduring effects. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. […]
“Slavery in Rome” (Light from the Past S3E3)
February 23, 2016 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 3, Episode 3 For Tuesday, February 23, 2016 “Slavery in Rome” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses slavery in ancient Rome and its references in the New Testament. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a […]
“Christians in the First Century” (Light from the Past S3E2)
February 09, 2016 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBSeason 3, Episode 2 For Tuesday, February 9, 2016 “Christians in the First Century” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses the experience of Christians in the first century AD and the challenges they faced. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]
“Jews in the First Century” (Light from the Past S3E1)
January 26, 2016 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 3, Episode 1 For Tuesday, January 26, 2016 “Jews in the First Century” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne explores what it would have been like to live as a Jew in the Roman Empire in the first century, particularly during the ministry of Jesus. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] […]
“New Atheism and the Past” (Light from the Past S2E9)
November 17, 2015 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 2, Episode 9 For Tuesday, November 17, 2015 “New Atheism and the Past” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses the use of archaeological and historical evidence in the works of the new atheists. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]
“Roman Religion” (Light from the Past S2E8)
October 27, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBSeason 2, Episode 8 For Tuesday, October 27, 2015 “Roman Religion” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In todays episode, Dewayne discusses the nature of ancient Roman religion and how it differed from Christianity. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a […]
“Historical David” (Light from the Past S2E7)
October 20, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 2, Episode 7 For Tuesday, October 20, 2015 “Historical David” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne is going to discuss three major challenges to the view that David was a historical figure as the Bible describes him. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, […]
“Scientific Foreknowledge” (Light from the Past S2E6)
October 13, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 2, Episode 6 For Tuesday, October 13, 2015 “Scientific Foreknowledge” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne is going to look at good and bad examples of scientific foreknowledge of the Bible in light of ancient culture and beliefs. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the […]
“Abortion” (Light from the Past S2E5)
October 06, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 2, Episode 5 For Tuesday, October 6, 2015 “Abortion” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In today’s episode, Dewayne is going to describe abortion as it was practiced in the ancient world, and see what the Bible has to say about it. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the […]
“Akhenaten and Moses” (Light from the Past S2E4)
September 29, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 2, Episode 4 For Tuesday, September 29, 2015 “Akhenaten and Moses” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne is going to explore the idea of monotheism in ancient Egypt, and its proposed connections to ideas about God in the Old Testament. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you […]
“The Weirdest Books Christians Have Never Read” (Light from the Past S2E3)
August 18, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 2, Episode 3 For Tuesday, August 18, 2015 “The Weirdest Books Christians Have Never Read” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses some of the lost books of the Bible, and whether or not they were ever considered part of God’s Word. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) […]
“Controversies” (Light from the Past S2E2)
August 11, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBSeason 2, Episode 2 For Tuesday, August 11, 2015 “Controversies” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne will discuss some of the controversies concerning Christ in the early church, how they arose, and the lessons we can learn from them. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the […]
“Book of Mormon” (Light from the Past S2E1)
August 04, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 2, Episode 1 For Tuesday, August 4, 2015 “Book of Mormon” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses the accuracy of the Book of Mormon and difficulties in harmonizing the text and ancient history. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]
“Josephus” (Light from the Past S1E13)
May 05, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 1, Episode 13 For Tuesday, May 5, 2015 “Josephus” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne explores the life and times of Josephus, as well as what contributions he makes to Christian history. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes […]
“Visiting Israel” (Light from the Past S1E12)
April 21, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 1, Episode 12 For Tuesday, April 21, 2015 “Visiting Israel” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne talks about his recent trip to Israel, including places like Arad, Jerusalem, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the West Bank. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the […]
“Life as a Roman” (Light from the Past S1E11)
April 14, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 1, Episode 11 For Tuesday, April 14, 2015 “Life as a Roman” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: What was it like to live in the Roman Empire? Like life in America, it had high and low points. Dewayne will explore some of the similarities and differences between living in Rome and on […]