The BC Messenger

By: Steve and Jennifer Hall
  • Summary

  • 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.

    Aardsma Research and Publishing 2024
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Episodes
  • Noah's Ark on Ararat?
    Apr 1 2025

    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 to help pinpoint one particular mountain as the most likely resting place for Noah, his family, and the animals inside the ark.

    Our discussion flows out of an article Dr. Aardsma published in 1997, which narrowed down step by step which mountain is likely to be the place where the ark actually landed, and explained why this question is of importance to biblical chronology (and much of the Bible/science research that has happened since that time).

    Also on this episode:

    • Quote of Note: Illustration from a 9 year-old
    • Aging Research: Report on the Midwest Health & Wellness Expo
    • Helen's View: Lessons from the Life of Charles Goodyear: Part I

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    READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_April_2025.html

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • "You Can't Get Data from Myths" - Applying the Scientific Method to the Bible
    Mar 4 2025

    "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 on this episode:

    • Research Update: Climate Change
    • Helen's View: "Coronary Christians"

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    READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_March_2025.html

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Aging: The way it was, the way it is, and where things stand.
    Feb 3 2025

    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 full update on the aging research happening here at The Biblical Chronologist. Where do things stand with the current theory of aging, current recommendations, communications efforts, and what does this all mean for our listeners?

    Included in the discussion is an explanation of the recent NR recommendation by Dr. Aardsma.

    Also on this episode:

    • As a Matter of Fact: Genetic Bottleneck?
    • Quote of Note: Isaiah 65:20-22
    • Helen's View: A Day in the Life

    NEW PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a new podcast website! It will act as a dedicated "hub" for our listeners, giving you an easy place to search past content, communicate, and provide feedback.

    READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_February_2025.html

    SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php

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    1 hr and 35 mins

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