Troweling Down

Mar 14 2025 52 ep. 18 mins 19
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Dr. Steven Collins and Dr. Gary Byers discuss Biblical Archaeology for the 21st Century. We have much to talk about on this channel including, 'Why archaeology is an important part of Bible study,' 'How Archaeology demonstrates the Bible’s historical accuracy and authenticity,' and 'Is Tall el-Hammam biblical Sodom?'

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SDS 2

Mar 14 2025 19 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Collins discusses the second symptom of Sodom Derangement Syndrome. The Doctor is in!

SDS 1

Feb 06 2025 18 mins  
No, it is not a Space Shuttle mission. It is Dr. Collins' newly coined name for the typical issues that characterize someone who does not agree with Tall el-Hammem being Biblical Sodom. It stands for Sodom Derangement Syndrome. In this episode, Dr. Collins begins addressing the core symptoms of SDS. Get out your Bible, the Doctor is in! Become an Inner Circle Partner:

When Words Collide

Jan 02 2025 21 mins  
Happy New Year! Dr. Collins welcomes in the year by discussing some new terminology he is employing, regarding Tall el-Hammam as Biblical Sodom. He and Gary Byers also talk about some new archaeology that may show that alphabetic writing is older than previously thought. Join us for our first episode of 2025!

North Paw or South Paw?

Jan 02 2025 19 mins  
In English, a South Paw is left-handed, but in Hebrew it would be right-handed. Dr. Collins speaks about the use of the Hebrew word "yamin" (יָמִין), in Ezekiel 16:46. Many new English translations translate it as "south". The Septuagent uses the word "dexios" (δεξιός), meaning right hand, or place of honor. Find out how this passage in Ezekiel is important to the dis

Dating the Pharaoh

Jan 02 2025 28 mins  
No, this episode isn't about a new romance movie, coming to a theater near you. It's about chronology and synchronisms. Dr. Collins discusses who the Pharaoh of the Exodus is. Grab some popcorn and we'll see if CB – that is Mr. DeMille – got it right or not. Grab some popcorn and we'll see if CB – that is Mr. DeMille – got it right or not. Become an ⁠Inner Circle Par

It's all about where to look!

Oct 07 2024 25 mins  
Genesis chapter 13 gives the geography of Sodom and the cities of the Kikkar. It defines the location of the Kikkar (Disk) of the Jordan. Without a clear understanding of the limits of the geography, people have looked for these cities at the southern end of the Dead Sea. Dr. Collins explains how the Hebrew text is very specific in placing Sodom, and the story of Lot, northeast of

Even the Romans liked Tall el-Hammam!

Feb 29 2024 21 mins  
We have a special guest with us in this episode! Dr. David Graves has been involved in excavating the Roman area at Tall el-Hammam since the project began. Dr. Graves explains the Bath House complex that was discovered. When you go roamin' around at Tall el-Hammam, you find all kinds of amazing stuff! Subscribe now for new episodes on the first Friday of every month! Becom

Part 3 of the "Trinitite" Story

Feb 01 2024 18 mins  
This episode wraps up the discussion between Dr. Collins and Dr. Byers about the extreme heat evidence from the air-burst event that destroyed the civilization at Tall el-Hammam, during the Middle Bronze Age. Subscribe now for new episodes the first Friday of every month! Become an Inner Circle Partner Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Part 2 of the "Trinitite" Story

Jan 04 2024 21 mins  
Happy New Year! It is now 2024! In years past, the TeHEP team would be headed off to Jordan during January. But, it's the next chapter in the dig. The main focus now is collating and analyzing the mountain of information that has been collected over the last eighteen-plus years! This episode of Troweling Down continues the story of the curious pottery and mud bricks that came

Nice piece of Trinitite! Trinitite, what's that?

Nov 30 2023 18 mins  
Tall el-Hammam was chosen to excavate as the possible site of Sodom, based not on the destruction evidence, but on the geography listed in the Bible. The idea of it having been destroyed by a cosmic airburst event was hit upon during the first season. Dr. Collins recounts how and why this theory was proposed, based on the evidence coming out of the ground during that initial excava