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On today's episode we discuss an unusual piece of history which relates to Bible/science research; an amazing story of discovery with numerous intriguing applications. In 1991, the body of "Otzi the Iceman" was discovered in the high Alps where he lived and died over 5,000 years ago. This rare and remarkable find provides unusual insight into ancient times. Knowing the date of Otzi's death allows us to place him on the timeline, and we find that Otzi and ancient Bible history complement each other rather nicely. Many points about Otzi are brought forward by the work of The Biblical Chronologist, in an article Dr. Aardsma published back in 2002. Also on this episode: PODCAST WEBSITE: Head over there, leave us a review, and browse past episodes. READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_September_2025.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Over 2.5 million students will begin college as first-time freshmen in the coming weeks, and roughly 50% of them will be from some kind of Christian background. Entering a college environment (whether private or secular) can be challenging for Christian young people, as new ideas are presented from all directions. Sooner or later they will face some major ideas that seem to oppose their Bible-believing foundation. Is it possible to face secular scientific ideas and remain unfazed as a Christian student? The following unique ideas from the field of Bible/science research will equip a Christian young person to successfully navigate the university experience. Good ideas and real answers will enable a Christian young person not only to survive, but also to thrive at the university level! Our discussion travels through the following points. Three Foundational Principles: Three Big Ideas: PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a podcast website! It acts 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_August_2025.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

God led the children of Israel through the wilderness by a "pillar of fire" during the night. (Exodus 13:21) Was this a miraculous pillar of actual fire floating in the air, involving smoke and heat? Or was it something else that could actually be explained by science? As with the pillar of cloud, we find that modern science sheds light on what was happening within the environment to create this observable phenomenon at night within the unique environment of the Israelite encampments. Today we call this phenomenon "chemiluminescence." As a result of this new scientific understanding, we can even see what color the pillar of fire would have been. God's works in history are beyond amazing, and once again, we see that they are more real than we ever imagined. Also on this episode: PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a podcast website! It acts 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_July_2025.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

On this episode we discuss a simple story which illustrates some big lessons. After reading this little story on the podcast, we discuss "Four Reactions to Uncomfortable Realities." In the field of Bible/science research, surprising results frequently come to light. How can we properly navigate new ideas which push us out of our comfort zones? What should we do (and not do) with those little "dragons" that appear on the end of our beds? Also on this episode: PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a podcast website! It acts 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_June_2025.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Albert Einstein contributed numerous breakthrough contributions to science. His discoveries, which include both special and general relativity, the photoelectric effect, the mass-energy equivalence formula, and a mathematical explanation for Brownian motion, ushered in the era of modern physics. One of the great unsolved mysteries left behind by Einstein was the origin of earth's magnetic field. "Albert Einstein worked diligently, but unsuccessfully, to understand the origin of Earth’s magnetic field, which he considered to be one of the five most important unsolved problems in physics." Although Einstein was a deist, he cast aside the Bible's recorded history early in life. However, the Bible's ancient record holds the data which ultimately leads to the solving of this great mystery of geophysics (and several others). Also on this episode: PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a podcast website! It acts 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_May_2025.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

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: PODCAST WEBSITE: The BC Messenger has a podcast website! It acts 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_April_2025.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

"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: Also on this episode: 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_March_2025.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

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: 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 SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Imhotep is a notable and intriguing figure from ancient Egyptian history. Trusted as closest advisor (vizier) to the Pharoah Djoser, his roles included architect, poet, high priest, physician, and carpenter. He is history's first physician known by name today, and is credited with the authorship of two ancient medical documents. Proper chronology places Imhotep at exactly the same time as the biblical Joseph, whom the Bible portrays as having extraordinary leadership skills and acting as closest advisor to Pharoah. Was the biblical Joseph the same person as the Egyptian Imhotep? On this episode we consider, from several angles, the strong correlations between the two historical figures. Imhotep's name has been mentioned in modern news lately, in connection with—of all things—a possible cure for cancer. This cancer research is fascinating, especially when coupled with the likely connection between Imhotep and the biblical Joseph. Also on this episode: 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_January_2025.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

The biblical account of Ai, in close connection with Jericho, provides a unique opportunity to once again see the Bible come to life in archaeology. The unique features of this story are easily identified in archaeology, but once again, correct chronology is key. Ai was a walled city at only one period in history, and when it was destroyed, it was never rebuilt. We find this happening at the exact time predicted by modern biblical chronology, 2400 B.C. Listen in to the story of the people of Ai, which combines archaeology with the biblical account. And what about the "great heap of stones" raised by Joshua and his men? Once again, come and see. Also on this episode: Aging: Cause & Cure, 3rd Edition 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_December_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Are you ready to see the Bible to come to life in archaeology? Following on the heels of the compelling evidence we have seen for Israel in the wilderness, we now come to the beginning of the Conquest of Canaan. This month we discuss Jericho, where the Bible says walls fell down around an inhabited city, which was then burned by Joshua and his men. After this time, the text indicates that it was not rebuilt for some significant period of time. All of this should not be hard to find in archaeology. Once again, the Bible runs into trouble at the traditional dates. No walls, no burning, not even a city—nothing at all is present in archaeology at Jericho within the traditional timeframe. This leads to some troubling questions. Could the biblical tale actually be just invented "history" or even "propaganda" for the nation of Israel? Currently, the "...strong consensus among scholars is that the Book of Joshua holds little historical value." This is a real problem for Bible-believers. Or, we should say, was a real problem. Once you get the biblical chronology straight, and look at the right dates, the Bible indeed comes to life. A unified story is told in detail by both the biblical text and by the archaeologists themselves. And what a story it is! Yes, there was a city, and yes, the walls fell. Yes, the ancient city was burned with fire at the very time predicted by modern biblical chronology, and after that time the city was not inhabited again for a long, long time. Come and see! Also on this episode: 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_November_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php SHOP our products on our new store! Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

SPECIAL FEATURE The globe is warming, glaciers are melting, and oceans are rising. However, the mainstream narrative about "climate change" is exceedingly dangerous, because it in no way addresses the true problem we as a global community appear to be facing. Bible/science research reveals the true cause of Earth's rising temperatures. You cannot get the whole story about climate change without taking a high view of both the scientific data and the history recorded in Genesis. Once we have the whole story, we see the need, once again, for mankind to take his God-given role to subdue the earth. 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_October_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

A well-dressed lady, probably in her late 60s, picked up a copy of Dr. Aardsma's book Aging: Cause and Cure at a display table. She surveyed the covers, and then set the book down saying, "That's just too much." Talking about aging as a curable disease does sound crazy today. Crazier still is the idea that the cure for aging is now known, and topping it all off, that the cure has been found through data contained in the ancient book of Genesis. Looking back through time, we can see that although many world-changing ideas and discoveries initially sounded too crazy to be true, those ideas eventually became accepted as fact, and those discoveries are now embraced by society. This month we take a look at four historical examples of ideas that at first seemed too crazy to be true... but ended up changing the world. Also on this episode: READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_September_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

God led the Israelites through the wilderness by a pillar of cloud by day. It signaled to them when they should remain camped in a certain location, or when it was time to move to another location. To the unbeliever, this again sounds like the substance of mythology. But, when explained scientifically, it shows (once again) that the accounts in Exodus are eyewitness accounts of God's amazing, traceable works in history. On this episode, you will come to understand the cloud in the wilderness in a way that you have never understood it before, as Steve and Jennifer discuss another fascinating discovery from Dr. Gerald Aardsma on the biblical account of the Exodus! Also on this episode: READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_August_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

The BC Messenger is a monthly podcast that brings you real science, real Bible, real history, and real world. Here you will find enlightening discussions that will change the way you think about the ancient Old Testament. We discuss everything from answers about manna in the wilderness, to the long lifespans in Genesis, the age of the earth, Noah's Flood, the Exodus, Mt. Sinai, and so much more. All of the research here is built on the foundation of proper chronology, which is the backbone of history. Our planet's most ancient written history is recorded in the books of Genesis and Exodus, and as a culture today, we are foolish to ignore it or sideline it as "nice stories" or "mythology." They are not myth, they are not legend; in fact, they are more real than you ever imagined. We would love to have YOU join us! SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

After leaving Egypt, the Israelites journeyed along the north Sinai road. After three encampments, they struck out into the wilderness under Moses' direction. They found no water after a journey of three days, but then came to a place called Marah, where there was water. However, the water at Marah was bitter and they could not drink it. The Bible records that Moses then threw a tree in the water and the water became drinkable (sweet). Where did this happen? How could bitter water become sweet? On this episode Steve and Jennifer discuss continuing research and discoveries from Dr. Gerald Aardsma on the route of the Exodus, and bring a real-world answer that you have never heard before to the mystery of this familiar story! Knowing the right date leads us to the correct location of Marah... which then, once again, leads to a deeper understanding of the biblical account. Also on this episode: The Silver ChairREAD the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_July_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

This month you will hear more of the interview with Dr. Aardsma which was recorded last year. Listen to part 1 (one of our most popular episodes) here. Various topics are discussed on this newly aired segment, including: narrative of mainstream sciencechoosing to be radically differentNoah's Floodadvice to a young personthe age of the earthAlso, feedback from our listeners, and a research update! READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_June_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

How would you handle a child, grandchild, or some other young person displaying serious doubts about the Bible? What can practically be done to empower this generation with the real-world truth of God's Word? The message of the Bible gives purpose. It is a message of hope, of repentance, redemption, and restoration to the guilty sinner and to this fallen world. But these messages of such great importance are only taken to heart and acted upon to the extent that they are believed in the mind to be true. So, is it all really true? Our children and grandchildren will be faced with this question sooner or later. Even mature, established Christians may face unsettling questions: This month we discuss practical steps that can be taken to help Christians anchor their faith to the real world. We must close the divide between the physical world and the spiritual world, so that we come to see God's workings in the world (past, present, and future) to be as real as the dirt we stand on, the water we drink, and the life we live everyday. The points discussed on this episode are valuable for Christian parents and teachers... or anyone who desires to be ready to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you. Also discussed on this episode: -Aging research update: Testimonial on skin cancer and the Anti-Aging Vitamins / Can I give the vitamins to my pet? -Helen's View: Part 2 of Dr. Aardsma's story of healing from "incurable" autoimmune disease READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_May_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

When thinking of ancient Egypt, most of us would immediately think about the massive pyramids, which were built during Egypt’s great Old Kingdom. Mystery surrounds these ancient monuments. How were these great structures built in such ancient times? Where did the ancient Egyptians get the construction techniques used to build the pyramids? Where did the Egyptians obtain the wealth to build the pyramids? These and many more questions have been asked by scholars and lay people alike. Some clues to help us understand the mysteries of the pyramids lie—you guessed it—in the Bible. In this episode we will tell the story of the building of the first pyramid, found in ancient history, and then connect some of the dots to a well-known account in the Bible. With correct biblical chronology, the mysteries of the pyramids begin to unravel. Also discussed on this episode: -Research Update: Climate Change -Truth in Time Update -Aging Research Update: Aging: Cause and Cure, 3rd Edition now available -Helen's View: Dr. Aardsma's Story of Healing from "Incurable" Disease READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_April_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org

Easter is a celebration of Christ's triumph over death (in real-world history). Foundational to Easter is the historical event of the Passover and Israel's exodus from Egypt, when God delivered his people from Pharoah's hand in many amazing and miraculous ways (also in real-world history). Jewish people, and some Christians, participate in the celebration of Seder at the time of Passover each year. This celebration focuses on remembering the deliverance of Israel from Egypt. Part of the Seder celebration is the breaking of the matzah, which symbolizes the parting of the Sea of Reeds. As we discuss the details of the "Red Sea" crossing (based on knowing its geographical location), we can see many parallels to the Easter story. When defeat seemed certain, when the enemy thought victory was within his grasp, when God's plan didn't seem to make sense—life triumphed over death, the enemy was defeated in a mighty display of God's power, God brought His people to a place of freedom and deliverance, and sent them forth to conquer the land. Also discussed on this episode: -Special offer on Manna set: https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/manna.php -Aging Research: Recent conversations and observations -Helen's View: Part 2 of the special interview with Eldora Bonges, 99 years old READ the full Show Notes and view images online at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/archives/BCM_March_2024.html SUBSCRIBE to The BC Messenger email list at https://www.biblicalchronologist.org/store/BCM_email.php Got questions or comments? Email customer.care@biblicalchronologist.org