Light From the Past

Host: Dewayne Bryant  |  Released Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Millions of believers hail Joseph Smith as a prophet of God. Unfortunately for him, his interpretation of ancient Egyptian evidence reveals he was nothing more than a creative storyteller. This episode examines one of the most infamous texts valued by Mormon believers. We want to hear from […]

Host: Dewayne Bryant  |  Released Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Anyone familiar with the King James Bible knows that it occasionally makes references to mythical creatures like cockatrices, satyrs, and unicorns. Many critics seem to believe that the Bible actually mentions these creatures. Unfortunately, they’re the product of bad translation. This episode will explain why. We want […]

Host: Dewayne Bryant  |  Released Tuesday, March 12, 2024 We want to hear from you! Subscription Links  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Host: Dewayne Bryant  |  Released Tuesday, January 11, 2022 One of the most gripping stories in the Hebrew Bible is when God calls Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Some call it child abuse, others say it’s a repudiation of human sacrifice. We’re talking about the Akedah in today’s episode of Light From the Past. We want […]

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 […]

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  

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  

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  

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: […]

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  

Light From the Past Season 10, Episode 13 for Tuesday, November 10, 2020 This week Dewayne explores the topic of ancient aliens and what connection they might have to the book of Ezekiel. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 10, Episode 12 for Tuesday, November 3, 2020 This week Dewayne talks about what it was like to be a day laborer in ancient Egypt. Although it was the experience for millions of Egyptians in ancient history, it was also part of the experience of the Hebrews during their time […]

Light From the Past Season 10, Episode 11 for Tuesday, October 27, 2020 This week Dewayne talks about the defining characteristics of the wisdom literature of the Bible, particularly Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 10, Episode 10 for Tuesday, October 6, 2020 This week, Dewayne discusses what life was like for Medieval peasants. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 10, Episode 9 for Tuesday, September 29, 2020 This week, we talk about the Maccabees and their history. We’ll also see what lessons they might have to teach Christians in the modern world of politics. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 10, Episode 8 for Tuesday, September 22, 2020 This week, Dewayne addresses the issue of disabilities in the ancient world, how they affected daily living, and what it means that Jesus healed people who suffered. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 10, Episode 7 for Tuesday, September 15, 2020 In the last episode on secret societies, Dewayne discusses the Illuminati, its history, and how it differs from biblical Christianity. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 10, Episode 6 for Tuesday, September 8, 2020 In this week’s episode, Dewayne discusses the Rosicrucians and their history, as well as  some of the similarities they have with the behavior of the early Christians in the city of Corinth. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) […]

Light From the Past Season 10, Episode 5 for Tuesday, September 1, 2020 This week, Dewayne examines the Freemasons in the series on secret societies. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 10, Episode 4 for Tuesday, August 25, 2020 This week, Dewayne discusses the Cathars, a religious sect in medieval Europe persecuted by church authorities in the Medieval period. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 10, Episode 3 for Tuesday, August 18, 2020 This week, Dewayne discusses the Knights Templar and conspiracy theories surrounding them, and a couple of lessons we can learn from their history. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 10, Episode 2 for Tuesday, August 11, 2020 This week, Dewayne discusses the topic of secret societies, their characteristics, and what connection they have to Christianity. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 10, Episode 1 for Tuesday, August 4, 2020 This week, Dewayne talks about a few of the other messiahs in first-century Judea and what made Jesus different. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 9, Episode 11 for Tuesday, May 26, 2020 This week, Dewayne wraps us season nine with a look at the church in Sardis and the lessons we can learn from it today. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 9, Episode 10 for Tuesday, May 19, 2020 In this episode, Dewayne looks at the background of the city of Ephesus and its importance in the New Testament. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 9, Episode 9 for Tuesday, April 7, 2020 In light of the Covid-19 outbreak, Dewayne discusses plagues in the biblical world. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 9, Episode 8 for Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Dewayne answers the question, “Did God have a Wife?” and what it means for Christians today. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 9, Episode 7 for Tuesday, March 9, 2020 In this episode, Dewayne explores Roman religion and discusses some similarities between ancient pagans and less-than-biblical Christians.  We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 9, Episode 6 for Tuesday, February 18, 2020 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the similarities and differences between life in ancient Israel and life in the 21st century.  We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 9, Episode 5 for Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Have you ever wanted to be a celebrity? This week, Dewayne discusses how people achieved fame and fortune in the ancient world. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 9, Episode 4 for Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Did Paul have a sense of humor? This week, Dewayne discusses the place of humor in the Bible in general, and in the writings of Paul specifically. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 9, Episode 3 for Tuesday, January 14, 2020 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the depiction of baptism in early Christian art and its theological importance.  We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 9, Episode 2 for Tuesday, January 7, 2020 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the distinctive aspects of John’s Gospel and why they differ from the others.  We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 9, Episode 1 for Tuesday, August 6, 2019 What has Christianity ever done for the world? This week, Dewayne discusses the unique contributions of Christianity in antiquity. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

  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 […]

  Season 1, Episode 9 For Tuesday, March 17, 2015 “Pseudoarchaeology” HOST: Dewayne Bryant     Show Notes: There are a lot of claims made about the reliability of the Bible – and not all of them come from experts. A particular challenge that faces Christians today is the use of claims to defend the Bible […]

  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 […]

  Season 1, Episode 7 For Tuesday, March 3, 2015 “Western Wall” HOST: Dewayne Bryant     Show Notes: Today we will discuss the Western Wall, its significance for observant Jews, and what lessons Christians might learn from it today. Your Feedback Email: robert@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]

  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: […]

  Season 1, Episode 5 For Tuesday, February 10, 2015 “Jerusalem” HOST: Dewayne Bryant     Show Notes: In today’s episode of Light from the Past, we will be talking about the city of Jerusalem – widely considered one of the holiest places on earth. What is its history, and when did it come to be […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  Season 1, Episode 2 For Tuesday, January 20, 2015 “Sennacherib’s Prism” HOST: Dewayne Bryant     Show Notes: The historical record mentions a number of things that happen in the biblical text. Sometimes, what the historical record leaves out is just as important as what it includes. This is the case for an ancient […]

  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 […]

  Episode #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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 16 for Tuesday, May 28, 2019 This week, Dewayne discusses the value of an ancient first century inscription against tomb robbing.  We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 15 for Tuesday, May 21, 2019 In this episode, Dewayne discusses a relatively recent heresy that has connections to the early church as well as the present day. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 14 for Tuesday, May 14, 2019 This week Dewayne discusses arguably the most famous conversion stories in history. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 13 for Tuesday, April 23, 2019 This week, Dewayne discusses homosexuality and the book of Leviticus. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 12 for Tuesday, April 9, 2019 What is a heretic? This week, Dewayne talks about one of the most famous heretics in early church history. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 11 for Tuesday, April 2, 2019 What is the Book of Enoch? This week Dewayne explores the modern fascination with this ancient Jewish text. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 10 for Tuesday, March 26, 2019 This week Dewayne reviews the recent film Patterns of Evidence: The Moses Controversy.  We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 9 for Tuesday, March 19, 2019 This week Dewayne discusses the appearances of biblical kings in extrabiblical sources. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 8 for Tuesday, March 12, 2019 This week Dewayne discusses the Merneptah Stele and its contribution to biblical history and our understanding of the reliability of Scripture.  We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 7 for Tuesday, March 5, 2019 This week, Dewayne highlights some features of life in the city of Rome for both the wealthy and the poor. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 6 for Tuesday, February 19, 2019 This week, Dewayne examines the characteristics of cults and addresses the question of whether the New Testament church qualifies as a cultic movement. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 5 for Tuesday, February 12, 2019 What is the deeper theological message of the Triumphal Entry? Dewayne shows how understanding Jesus has always been vital for believers. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 4 for Tuesday, February 5, 2019 This week is the third and final part of Egypt and the Exodus.L We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 3 for Tuesday, January 29, 2019 This week, Dewayne continues looking at the connections between Egypt and the book of Exodus.  We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 2 for Tuesday, January 22, 2019 The Book of Exodus has numerous connections with ancient Egyptian history and culture. This is the first of three podcasts in which Dewayne will explore those connections. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Light From the Past Season 8, Episode 1 for Tuesday, January 15, 2019 What is the criterion of embarrassment? In historical Jesus studies, it helps determine the authenticity of the words and deeds of Jesus, but it also highlights the reliability of the New Testament.  We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) […]

Light From the Past Season 7, Episode 3 for Tuesday, September 25, 2018 In this week’s episode, Dewayne gives us a vital clue to remember when reading the book of Ecclesiastes. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 7, Episode 2 for Tuesday, September 4, 2018 This week Dewayne examines the names of God and what they mean for us today We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 7, Episode 1 for Tuesday, August 7, 2018 What does the Old Testament teach about the afterlife? This week Dewayne explores the biblical subject of life after death. We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Light From the Past Season 6, Episode 13 for Tuesday, July 3, 2018 How did schools work in the ancient world? This week, Dewayne discusses education in the ancient and modern worlds from a spiritual perspective. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you […]

Light From the Past Season 6, Episode 12 for Tuesday, June 19, 2018 This week Dewayne discusses the pyramids and an important lesson we can learn from them. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on […]

Light From the Past Season 6, Episode 13 for Tuesday, June 5, 2018 In this episode, Dewayne fact-checks some of the claims of the Islamic faith from the standpoint of history and archaeology. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the […]

Light From the Past Season 6, Episode 10 for Tuesday, May 22, 2018 This week Dewayne discusses ancient flood stories and their connection to the Bible. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and […]

Light From the Past Season 6, Episode 9 for Tuesday, May 8, 2018 This week’s episode explores some of the lessons we can learn from Jonah’s visit to Nineveh in the eighth century BC. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the […]

Light From the Past Season 6, Episode 8 for Tuesday, April 24, 2018 This week, Dewayne discusses the topic of fake news and how Christians can guard against it. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes […]

Light From the Past Season 6, Episode 7 for Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Where was Jesus buried? This week Dewayne discusses the possible burial places of Jesus. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and […]

Light From the Past Season 6, Episode 6 for Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Leprosy is a terrible disease mentioned in the Bible. Today Dewayne discusses what the term means and how an ancient tomb influences our understanding of it. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT […]

Light From the Past Season 6, Episode 5 for Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Archaeologists announced a huge discovery in February. Dewayne talks about the significance of the new Isaiah seal. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]

Light From the Past Season 6, Episode 4 for Tuesday, February 27, 2018 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the challenges to biblical faith that appear in the college classroom and how to identify them. Links Click here for all episodes of Light From the Past Your Feedback Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, […]