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Light from the Past“The Crucifixion Gem” (Light From the Past S17E6)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 1, 2025 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the earliest picture of Jesus ever found – on a gemstone. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
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Light From the Past“The Crucifixion Gem” (Light From the Past S17E6)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 1, 2025 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the earliest picture of Jesus ever found – on a gemstone. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2025-04-0215 minLight from the Past“Hot Take on the House of David” (Light From the Past S17E5)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, March 18, 2025 In this episode, Dewayne reviews the first episode of the new Amazon Prime show “House of David.” We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2025-03-1815 minLight From the Past“Hot Take on the House of David” (Light From the Past S17E5)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, March 18, 2025 In this episode, Dewayne reviews the first episode of the new Amazon Prime show “House of David.” We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2025-03-1815 minLight from the Past“Archaeology and the Deity of Jesus” (Light From the Past S17E4)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, March 11, 2025 In this episode, Dewayne takes a look at the Alexamenos Graffito and the Megiddo church inscription – two places where the deity of Christ is clearly expressed in the archaeological record. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2025-03-1115 minLight From the Past“Archaeology and the Deity of Jesus” (Light From the Past S17E4)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, March 11, 2025 In this episode, Dewayne takes a look at the Alexamenos Graffito and the Megiddo church inscription – two places where the deity of Christ is clearly expressed in the archaeological record. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2025-03-1115 minLight from the Past“Myths about Science and Faith” (Light From the Past S17E3)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, February 25, 2025 In this episode, Dewayne debunks two myths: the persecution of Galileo by the Roman Catholic Church and the claim that Christians have always believed in a flat earth. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2025-02-2515 minLight From the Past“Myths about Science and Faith” (Light From the Past S17E3)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, February 25, 2025 In this episode, Dewayne debunks two myths: the persecution of Galileo by the Roman Catholic Church and the claim that Christians have always believed in a flat earth. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2025-02-2515 minLight from the Past“Myths about the Council of Nicaea” (Light From the Past S17E2)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, February 11, 2025 This week, Dewayne tackles three popular myths about the Council of Nicaea (AD 325), that it (1) formed the New Testament canon, (2) invented the deity of Jesus, and (3) established Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire. We want to hear from you! Subscription […]
2025-02-1115 minLight From the Past“Myths about the Council of Nicaea” (Light From the Past S17E2)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, February 11, 2025 This week, Dewayne tackles three popular myths about the Council of Nicaea (AD 325), that it (1) formed the New Testament canon, (2) invented the deity of Jesus, and (3) established Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire. We want to hear from you! Subscription […]
2025-02-1115 minLight from the Past“The Myth of the Dark Ages” (Light From the Past S17E1)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 Dewayne dispels the myth of the Dark Ages as a time of superstition and scientific backwardness by looking at some of the technological innovations that emerged in this period. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2025-01-2815 minLight From the Past“The Myth of the Dark Ages” (Light From the Past S17E1)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 Dewayne dispels the myth of the Dark Ages as a time of superstition and scientific backwardness by looking at some of the technological innovations that emerged in this period. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2025-01-2815 minLight from the Past“The Rosetta Stone” (Light From the Past S16E5)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, October 23, 2024 What is the Rosetta Stone? In this episode, Dewayne explains the history of the stone and its importance for studying the Egyptian language and the Bible. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-10-2215 minLight From the Past“The Rosetta Stone” (Light From the Past S16E5)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, October 23, 2024 What is the Rosetta Stone? In this episode, Dewayne explains the history of the stone and its importance for studying the Egyptian language and the Bible. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-10-2215 minLight from the Past“The Ark of the Covenant” (Light from the Past S16E4)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, October 8, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne talks about a few important points concerning the ark of the covenant, its construction, and its fate. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-10-0815 minLight From the Past“The Ark of the Covenant” (Light from the Past S16E4)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, October 8, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne talks about a few important points concerning the ark of the covenant, its construction, and its fate. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-10-0815 minLight from the Past“Egyptian Hieroglyphs an the Bible” (Light from the Past S16E3)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, September 17, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne discusses some aspects of the Egyptian language that help illuminate the text of Exodus and verify the historical reliability of the Bible. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-09-1715 minLight From the Past“Egyptian Hieroglyphs an the Bible” (Light from the Past S16E3)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, September 17, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne discusses some aspects of the Egyptian language that help illuminate the text of Exodus and verify the historical reliability of the Bible. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-09-1715 minLight from the Past“The Tel Dan Inscription” (Light from the Past S16E2)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, September 10, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne discusses one of the most significant discoveries in the history of biblical archaeology and what it means about the historicity of King David. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-09-1015 minLight From the Past“The Tel Dan Inscription” (Light from the Past S16E2)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, September 10, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne discusses one of the most significant discoveries in the history of biblical archaeology and what it means about the historicity of King David. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-09-1015 minLight from the Past“What is a Bacchanal?” (Light from the Past S16E1)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, August 13, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne explores the ancient bacchanalian celebrations in light of their mention in the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-08-1315 minLight From the Past“What is a Bacchanal?” (Light from the Past S16E1)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, August 13, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne explores the ancient bacchanalian celebrations in light of their mention in the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-08-1315 minLight From the Past“The Mummy: 25th Anniversary” (Light From the Past S15E7)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, May 28, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne reviews the 1999 film The Mummy, pointing out some of the things it gets right, and a few things where it falls short in both biblical and Egyptian history. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-05-3115 minLight from the Past“The Mummy: 25th Anniversary” (Light From the Past S15E7)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, May 28, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne reviews the 1999 film The Mummy, pointing out some of the things it gets right, and a few things where it falls short in both biblical and Egyptian history. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-05-3100 minLight From the Past“Polygamy and the Bible” (Light From the Past S15E6)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, May 14, 2024 IN this episode, Dewayne discusses the issue of polygamy and whether it was condoned or merely permitted in ancient times. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-05-1415 minLight from the Past“Polygamy and the Bible” (Light From the Past S15E6)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, May 14, 2024 IN this episode, Dewayne discusses the issue of polygamy and whether it was condoned or merely permitted in ancient times. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-05-1415 minLight from the Past“Israel In and Out of Egypt” (Light From the Past S15E5)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 30, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the influences Egypt had on ancient Israel and the safeguards God used in the Mosaic law to remove them. This served two purposes: to make Israel into a distinctive people, and to reduce their interest in magic. The idea that God would […]
2024-04-3015 minLight From the Past“Israel In and Out of Egypt” (Light From the Past S15E5)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 30, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the influences Egypt had on ancient Israel and the safeguards God used in the Mosaic law to remove them. This served two purposes: to make Israel into a distinctive people, and to reduce their interest in magic. The idea that God would […]
2024-04-3015 minLight from the Past“Mithras” (Light From the Past S15E1)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, February 27, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne gives a short intro to the mystery cults and discusses one of the most mysterious gods of them all: Mithras. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-02-2715 minLight From the Past“Mithras” (Light From the Past S15E1)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, February 27, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne gives a short intro to the mystery cults and discusses one of the most mysterious gods of them all: Mithras. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2024-02-2715 minLight from the Past“A Pompeiian Portrait and Social Media” (Light From the Past S14E2)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, August 15, 2023 In this episode, Dewayne discusses how analyzing a portrait from ancient Pompeii might help us when interacting with others online. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2023-08-1515 minLight From the Past“A Pompeiian Portrait and Social Media” (Light From the Past S14E2)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, August 15, 2023 In this episode, Dewayne discusses how analyzing a portrait from ancient Pompeii might help us when interacting with others online. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2023-08-1515 minLight from the Past“An Ancient Plague and Infant Baptism” (Light From the Past S14E1)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, August 8, 2023 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the potential connection between the Antonine Plague (AD 165) and infant baptism, which took off in the third century. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2023-08-0815 minLight From the Past“An Ancient Plague and Infant Baptism” (Light From the Past S14E1)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, August 8, 2023 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the potential connection between the Antonine Plague (AD 165) and infant baptism, which took off in the third century. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
2023-08-0815 minLight from the Past“The Caiaphas Ossuary” (Light From the Past S13E2)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, January 25, 2022 The Caiaphas Ossuary was an exciting discovery. Dewayne lists some of the reasons why it was both important for studying the New Testament and a remarkable find in its own right. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2022-01-2515 minLight From the Past“The Caiaphas Ossuary” (Light From the Past S13E2)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, January 25, 2022 The Caiaphas Ossuary was an exciting discovery. Dewayne lists some of the reasons why it was both important for studying the New Testament and a remarkable find in its own right. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2022-01-2515 minLight From the Past“Face of God” (Light From the Past S12E1)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, August 10, 2021 This week Dewayne discusses the discovery of terracotta heads which some believe represent the face of God. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-08-1015 minLight from the Past“Face of God” (Light From the Past S12E1)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, August 10, 2021 This week Dewayne discusses the discovery of terracotta heads which some believe represent the face of God. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-08-1015 minLight From the Past“Dogs in the Ancient World” (Light From the Past S11E11)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, May 4, 2021 This week, Dewayne discusses the place of dogs in the ancient world and in the biblical text. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-05-0415 minLight from the Past“Dogs in the Ancient World” (Light From the Past S11E11)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, May 4, 2021 This week, Dewayne discusses the place of dogs in the ancient world and in the biblical text. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-05-0415 minLight From the Past“Is Easter Pagan?” (Light From the Past S11E10)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Do different aspects of Easter celebrations and traditions come from pagan religions? In his episode, Dewayne discusses things like the resurrection, Easter eggs, and the Easter Bunny—and their connections to biblical Christianity. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-04-1315 minLight from the Past“Is Easter Pagan?” (Light From the Past S11E10)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Do different aspects of Easter celebrations and traditions come from pagan religions? In his episode, Dewayne discusses things like the resurrection, Easter eggs, and the Easter Bunny—and their connections to biblical Christianity. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-04-1315 minLight from the Past“The Secret Gospel of Mark” (Light From the Past S11E9)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 6, 2021 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the Secret Gospel of Mark, how it was discovered, and whether or not it is a legitimate text or a forgery created by a modern scholar. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-04-0715 minLight From the Past“The Secret Gospel of Mark” (Light From the Past S11E9)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 6, 2021 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the Secret Gospel of Mark, how it was discovered, and whether or not it is a legitimate text or a forgery created by a modern scholar. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-04-0715 minLight from the Past“The Sons of God” (Light From the Past S11E8)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, March 16, 2021 This week Dewayne discusses the “sons of God” in Genesis 6 and their connections to other parts of the Old and New Testaments. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-03-1615 minLight From the Past“The Sons of God” (Light From the Past S11E8)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, March 16, 2021 This week Dewayne discusses the “sons of God” in Genesis 6 and their connections to other parts of the Old and New Testaments. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-03-1615 minLight from the Past“The Death and Resurrection of Jesus in Islam” (Light From the Past S11E7)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, March 9, 2021 The historicity of Jesus is virtually unquestioned. But between Christians and Muslims, there is significant disagreement about his death and resurrection. This week Dewayne discusses the Islamic view of this topic. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-03-1115 minLight From the Past“The Death and Resurrection of Jesus in Islam” (Light From the Past S11E7)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, March 9, 2021 The historicity of Jesus is virtually unquestioned. But between Christians and Muslims, there is significant disagreement about his death and resurrection. This week Dewayne discusses the Islamic view of this topic. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-03-1115 minLight From the Past“Social Lives of the Gods” (Light From the Past S11E6)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, March 2, 2021 The gods didn’t stay cooped up in stuffy old temples. They got pampered by their worshippers and sometimes went out and about around town. This week Dewayne discusses the social life of the ancient pagan gods. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links […]
2021-03-0215 minLight from the Past“Social Lives of the Gods” (Light From the Past S11E6)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, March 2, 2021 The gods didn’t stay cooped up in stuffy old temples. They got pampered by their worshippers and sometimes went out and about around town. This week Dewayne discusses the social life of the ancient pagan gods. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links […]
2021-03-0215 minLight From the Past“Akhenaten and the Bible” (Light From the Past S11E5)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, February 9, 2021 What does the Bible have to do with a failed pharaoh? This week, Dewayne examines the connection between the Bible and the Egyptian king Akhenaten. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-02-0915 minLight from the Past“Akhenaten and the Bible” (Light From the Past S11E5)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, February 9, 2021 What does the Bible have to do with a failed pharaoh? This week, Dewayne examines the connection between the Bible and the Egyptian king Akhenaten. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-02-0915 minLight from the Past“Luke as an Historian” (Light From the Past S11E4)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, February 2, 2021 This week, Dewayne looks at some evidence in the books of Luke-Acts to evaluate how competent Luke was as an historian compared to his ancient colleagues. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-02-0215 minLight From the Past“Luke as an Historian” (Light From the Past S11E4)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, February 2, 2021 This week, Dewayne looks at some evidence in the books of Luke-Acts to evaluate how competent Luke was as an historian compared to his ancient colleagues. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-02-0215 minLight from the Past“Reconciling Christianity and Islam” (Light From the Past S11E3)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, January 26, 2021 This week Dewayne looks at a noteworthy attempt made by Muslim clerics to reconcile the Christian and Islamic Faiths called “A Common Word Between Us and You: An Interfaith Dialogue.” We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-01-2615 minLight From the Past“Reconciling Christianity and Islam” (Light From the Past S11E3)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, January 26, 2021 This week Dewayne looks at a noteworthy attempt made by Muslim clerics to reconcile the Christian and Islamic Faiths called “A Common Word Between Us and You: An Interfaith Dialogue.” We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-01-2615 minLight from the Past“Is the Apocrypha Inspired?” (Light From the Past S11E2)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, January 19, 2021 This week Dewayne examines the apocrypha—which includes the seven additional books found in Roman Catholic Bibles—to see if they appear to be divinely inspired. This podcast looks at evidence from ancient writers, the biblical text, and the apocryphal books themselves. We want to hear from you! Email: […]
2021-01-1915 minLight From the Past“Is the Apocrypha Inspired?” (Light From the Past S11E2)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, January 19, 2021 This week Dewayne examines the apocrypha—which includes the seven additional books found in Roman Catholic Bibles—to see if they appear to be divinely inspired. This podcast looks at evidence from ancient writers, the biblical text, and the apocryphal books themselves. We want to hear from you! Email: […]
2021-01-1915 minLight from the Past“Judas Iscariot” (Light From the Past S11E1)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, January 12, 2021 This week Dewayne discusses the life and death of Judas Iscariot, as well as some lessons that we can learn form the life of Jesus’ wayward disciple. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-01-1215 minLight From the Past“Judas Iscariot” (Light From the Past S11E1)Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, January 12, 2021 This week Dewayne discusses the life and death of Judas Iscariot, as well as some lessons that we can learn form the life of Jesus’ wayward disciple. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
2021-01-1215 minLight from the Past“King Ahab” (Light from the Past S3E5)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes […]
2016-03-2215 minLight From the Past“King Ahab” (Light from the Past S3E5) Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes […]
2016-03-2215 minLight from the Past“Crusades” (Light from the Past S3E4)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. […]
2016-03-0815 minLight from the Past“Slavery in Rome” (Light from the Past S3E3)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a […]
2016-02-2315 minLight from the Past“Christians in the First Century” (Light from the Past S3E2)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]
2016-02-0915 minLight from the Past“Jews in the First Century” (Light from the Past S3E1)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv […]
2016-01-2615 minLight from the Past“New Atheism and the Past” (Light from the Past S2E9)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]
2015-11-1715 minLight from the Past“Roman Religion” (Light from the Past S2E8)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a […]
2015-10-2715 minLight from the Past“Historical David” (Light from the Past S2E7)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, […]
2015-10-2015 minLight from the Past“Scientific Foreknowledge” (Light from the Past S2E6)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the […]
2015-10-1315 minLight from the Past“Abortion” (Light from the Past S2E5)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the […]
2015-10-0615 minLight from the Past“Akhenaten and Moses” (Light from the Past S2E4)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you […]
2015-09-2915 minLight from the Past“The Weirdest Books Christians Have Never Read” (Light from the Past S2E3)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) […]
2015-08-1815 minLight from the Past“Controversies” (Light from the Past S2E2)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the […]
2015-08-1115 minLight from the Past“Book of Mormon” (Light from the Past S2E1)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]
2015-08-0415 minLight from the Past“Josephus” (Light from the Past S1E13)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes […]
2015-05-0515 minLight from the Past“Visiting Israel” (Light from the Past S1E12)Season 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: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the […]
2015-04-2115 minLight from the Past“Life as a Roman” (Light from the Past S1E11)Season 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 […]
2015-04-1415 minLight from the Past“Medicine” (Light from the Past S1E10)Season 1, Episode 10 For Tuesday, March 31, 2015 “Medicine” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne is going to look at medicine in the ancient world. Medical practice was quite different in antiquity than what we have today, usually incorporating magic and medicine. The Bible doesn’t – for one very […]
2015-03-3115 minLight from the Past“Lachish” (Light from the Past S1E8)Season 1, Episode 8 For Tuesday, March 10, 2015 “Lachish” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In today’s episode, Dewayne is going to discuss the city of Lachish. Once one of the most important cities in the land of Canaan, today it is a ruin. Poor spiritual decisions contributed to its destruction. Today we […]
2015-03-1015 minLight from the Past“Ebal and Gerazim” (Light from the Past S1E6)Season 1, Episode 6 For Tuesday, February 17, 2015 “Ebal and Gerazim” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: Mount Gerazim and Mount Ebal were two important places early in Hebrew history. In today’s episode, Dewayne will examine why they were important, as well as their enduring significance for today. Your Feedback Email: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: […]
2015-02-1815 minLight from the Past“Khirbet Qeiyafa” (Light from the Past S1E4)Season 1, Episode 4 For Tuesday, February 3, 2015 “Khirbet Qeiyafa” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: Archaeology is full of little surprises, and a tiny discovery can make an enormous contribution to our understanding of the past. Khirbet Qeiyafa is the site of one of these discoveries. Dewayne will explore the impact of […]
2015-02-0315 minLight from the Past“The Dead Sea Scrolls” (Light from the Past S1E3)Season 1, Episode 3 For January 27, 2015 “The Dead Sea Scrolls” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: Most people have heard about the Dead Sea Scrolls, but most don’t know what they are exactly. Dewayne will explore the discovery and significance of the scrolls in today’s episode. Your Feedback Email: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT […]
2015-01-2715 minLight from the Past“New Years” (Light from the Past S1E1)Season 1, Episode 1 For Tuesday, January 6, 2015 “New Years” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: The New Year is a time of celebration and new beginnings. Ancient people believed the same. In this episode, Dewayne is going to look at some of the similarities and differences in the way people viewed the […]
2015-01-0715 minLight from the PastLight from the Past 016: “Exodus: Gods and Kings” SPECIALEpisode #016 For Friday, December 19, 2014 “Exodus: Gods and Kings” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne reviews the new film Exodus: Gods and Kings. Your Feedback Email: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously […]
2014-12-1915 minLight from the PastLight from the Past 015: “Historicity of the Exodus”Episode #015 For Thursday, December 18, 2014 “Historicity of the Exodus” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne is going to explore the evidence for the historicity of the exodus, as well as why it isn’t mentioned in ancient Egyptian records. Your Feedback Email: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed […]
2014-12-1915 minLight from the PastLight from the Past 014: “The Ten Plagues”Episode #014 For Tuesday, December 9, 2014 “The Ten Plagues” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne explains the nature and significance of the Ten Plagues. Your Feedback Email: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help […]
2014-12-0915 minLight from the PastLight from the Past 013: “Covenants”Episode #013 For Tuesday, November 25, 2014 “Covenants” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses the idea of covenants in the ancient Near East, and why understanding this is important for our relationship with God. Your Feedback Email: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]
2014-12-0215 minLight from the PastLight from the Past 012: “Citizenship”Episode #012 For Tuesday, November 18, 2014 “Citizenship” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses citizenship in the Roman Empire and its impact on our study of the letters of Paul. Your Feedback Email: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write […]
2014-11-2115 minLight from the PastLight from the Past 011: “Akhenaten, Moses, and Monotheism”Episode #011 For Tuesday, November 11, 2014 “Akhenaten, Moses, and Monotheism” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne explores the religious beliefs of Pharaoh Akhenaten and critics’ claims that the monotheism of the Hebrews came from ancient Egypt. Notable Quote: “In each plague, God does not merely demonstrate that he […]
2014-11-1215 minLight from the PastLight From the Past 010: “Philistines”Episode #010 For Tuesday, October 28, 2014 “Philistines” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses the Philistines and what we can learn from their interactions with Israel in the Old Testament. Notable Quote: “We have to be careful, because we can treat God like a good luck charm, one that […]
2014-10-2915 minLight from the PastLight From The Past 009: “Idolatry”Episode #009 For Tuesday, October 14, 2014 “Idolatry” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne talks about idolatry past and present. Notable Quote: “An idol is something to which we devote our time and energy. And an idol’s worth is not necessarily in how happy we are to get it, but […]
2014-10-1415 minLight from the PastLight From the Past 008: “Megiddo Church”Episode #008 For Tuesday, October 7, 2014 “Megiddo Church” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses the 2005 discovery of the Megiddo church and its connection to the early Christian beliefs about the deity of Jesus. Notable Quote: “We can be confident that the evidence that we see in the […]
2014-10-0715 minLight from the PastLight from the Past 007: “New Testament Canon”Episode #007 For Tuesday, September 30, 2014 “New Testament Canon” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses the books of the New Testament, and the process by which authentic books were accepted and illegitimate books rejected. Notable Quote: “By the middle of the fourth century, the New Testament canon as […]
2014-10-0215 minLight from the PastLight From The Past 006: “The Book of Abraham”Episode #006 For Tuesday, September 23, 2014 “The Book of Abraham” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses the Mormon text known as the Book of Abraham. Does it contain reliable information about the patriarch, or is it merely a creative invention? Notable Quote: “It’s very human to marginalize others […]
2014-09-2415 minLight from the PastLight From the Past 005: “Noah’s Ark”Episode #005 For Tuesday, September 16, 2014 “Noah’s Ark” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne explores some of the issues surrounding Noah’s ark – where it landed, if it is still there, and what it would mean for believers if it were to be discovered. Notable Quote: “The ark is […]
2014-09-1715 minLight from the PastLight From the Past 004: “Mummification”Episode #004 For Tuesday, September 9, 2014 “Mummification” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne examines the ancient Egyptian practice of mummification, as well as its connection to the Bible. Notable Quote: “The Egyptian pharaohs began preparing for eternity almost as soon as they took the throne of Egypt. They understood […]
2014-09-0915 minLight from the PastLight from the Past 003: “Crucifixion”Episode #003 For Tuesday, September 2, 2014 “Crucifixion” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne examines the ancient sources that describe and depict the practice of Roman crucifixion. Notable Quote “The Romans designed crucifixion to make a person’s last hours on earth as unpleasant as possible. We might rightfully say that […]
2014-09-0315 minLight from the PastLight from the Past 002: “Historical Jesus”Episode #002 For Tuesday, August 26, 2014 “Historical Jesus” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne explores evidence for the historical Jesus from the Roman authors Josephus, Pliny the Younger, and Tacitus. Notable Quote: ‘Some writers simply characterize Jesus as a figure whose factuality may be shrouded so that no one […]
2014-08-2715 minLight from the PastLight from the Past 001: “What is Archaeology?”Episode #001 For Tuesday, August 19, 2014 “What is Archaeology?” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne defines archaeology and shows how it confirms the biblical record, illuminates the biblical text, and encourages believers today. Notable Quote: “Just as history gives us a literary window into the past, archaeology gives us […]
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