JERUSALEM - This past week, I visited the area surrounding Gaza during the massive rocket barrage. In many ways, the day was life-changing as I learned about the suffering and effects of this 15-year-long war. On today’s show, I detail the trip and emphasize the voices of those who are affected most - the residents of the Gaza envelope.

JERUSALEM - Recently, archaeologists found evidence at the ancient city of Dan indicating that the northern tribes of Israel worshipped Yahweh, which, they say, is counter to what Biblical scholars have believed. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal, discusses some of the recent findings from Dan and looks to see what the bible actually says about Israelite worship.

To the critics, the Hebrew Bible is a mishmash of fables wrapped in a relatively unimpressive language. But digging a little deeper into individual biblical words and letters reveals an unimaginably complex world of science. Mere coincidence? On today’s program, host Christopher Eames discusses the remarkable biblical linguistic research of Dr. Haim Shore, and the science behind terms used in the Bible. He also examines the scientific reasons behind God’s specific command of circumcision on the eighth day.

On Friday, Fox News reported that Iranian Fars Air Boeing 747 landed in Beirut the week earlier carrying GPS devices to make precision-guided weapons inside Iranian factories in Lebanon. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal discusses the news in the context of recent improvements in Iran’s ability to hit targets. He also looks at what could happen if Hezbollah achieves the same level of success and how that fits in with Iran’s goal to destroy Israel.

For seven years, we have repeatedly drawn your attention to an article titled “How the Syrian Crisis Will End.” In that piece, Trumpet editor in chief Gerald Flurry boldly forecast that the war would result in a German-led Europe replacing Iran as the dominant outside force in Syria. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal shows how a path toward fulfillment of this forecast is becoming clear.

Recent studies show that language has been hardwired into the human brain, and is a uniquely human characteristic. On today’s program we interview Christopher Eames and use archaeology to explore the origins of language by comparing several evolutionist views, as well as the view espoused in the Bible.

Throughout the Bible, God pronounces blessings or curses on ancient Israel depending on their obedience. But how does God go about bestowing those blessings? On today’s program, we look at one important way – the control of ancient trade routes. We also show how God still uses this means of dispensing blessings, and how it is vital sign showing which nations make up the modern descendants of the Israelites.

Cultural Universals are practices undertaken by all human cultures around the world. Marriage is one of them. How to explain it? How can evolution adequately explain the worldwide dispersal of this seemingly abstract concept? On today’s program, guest host Christopher Eames examines marriage in light of archaeological discoveries, and compares them with the biblical account.

Over the past century the first book of the Bible has taken a beating from skeptics as they call into question its historical accuracy. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal looks at the Genesis 14 account of the first battle in the Bible in the context of the Middle Eastern civilization during the time of Abraham to see how the story stacks up to secular records.

JERUSALEM - After concluding excavating Tel Rehov half a decade ago, Israel prize winning professor Dr. Amahai Mazar has masterfully completed the final reports. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal, reviews a fascinating report on discovery of the largest bee apiary in the Middle Eastern at Tel Rehov and its tantalizing connections to the Bible.