Light from the Past

Feb 25 2025 139 ep. 15 mins 115

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Light 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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“Myths about Science and Faith” (Light From the Past S17E3)

Feb 25 2025 15 mins

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

“Myths about the Council of Nicaea” (Light From the Past S17E2)

Feb 11 2025 15 mins

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 […]

“The Myth of the Dark Ages” (Light From the Past S17E1)

Jan 28 2025 15 mins

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

“The Rosetta Stone” (Light From the Past S16E5)

Oct 22 2024 15 mins

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

“The Ark of the Covenant” (Light from the Past S16E4)

Oct 08 2024 15 mins

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

“Egyptian Hieroglyphs an the Bible” (Light from the Past S16E3)

Sep 17 2024 15 mins

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

“The Tel Dan Inscription” (Light from the Past S16E2)

Sep 10 2024 15 mins

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

“What is a Bacchanal?” (Light from the Past S16E1)

Aug 13 2024 15 mins

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

“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

“Polygamy and the Bible” (Light From the Past S15E6)

May 14 2024 15 mins

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