Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNumbers 14:29 — Where Are the Israelite Graves? Solving the Sinai Mystery
Episode 243
In this episode, Lance Smith examines Numbers 14:29 and the common question of why archaeologists haven’t found mass graves for the Israelites who di…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 19:18 – Does God Ever Tell Us to Steal? Unpacking the Bible’s Tough Passages
Episode 242
Host Lance Smith examines apparent Bible conflicts about stealing—Rachel taking her fathers household idols and the Israelites leaving Egypt with sil…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Numbers 14:25 — Valley or Mountain? Solving Numbers 14’s Geography Puzzle
Episode 241
In episode 241 Lance Smith examines an apparent contradiction in Numbers 14 about whether the Amalekites and Canaanites dwelt in the valley or the hi…
4 months ago
Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 19:16-17 (2) – Is Jesus Really Good? Unpacking Matthew 19’s Tough Question
Episode 240
Host Lance Smith examines Matthew 19:16–17 and parallel Gospel passages to explain why Jesus’ question, “Why callest thou me good?”, does not deny hi…
4 months ago
Numbers 13:32-33 — When Fear Wins: The Spies' "Evil Report" and How It Devoured a Generation
Episode 239
In episode 239 of Bible Difficulties and Answers, Lance Smith examines Numbers 13:32–33, contrasting the fearful report of ten spies with Joshua and …
4 months, 1 week ago
Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 19:17-19 (1) – What Was Jesus' 'Sixth Commandment'? Debunking the Contradiction
Episode 238
In this episode Lance Smith examines Matthew 19:17–19 alongside Mark 10 and Luke 18 to answer the skeptic’s claim that Jesus listed a different numbe…
4 months, 1 week ago
Numbers 13:16 — From Hosea to Joshua: Why a Name Change Isn't a Contradiction
Episode 237
Episode 237 explores the apparent discrepancy between Exodus and Numbers where Moses seems to 'rename' Hosea as Joshua. Lance Smith explains how nami…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 19:12 – Does the Bible Prefer Castrated Men? A Clear Answer
Episode 236
Episode 236 examines a skeptical claim that juxtaposes Matthew 19 and Deuteronomy 23 to argue the Bible prefers castrated men. Lance Smith walks thro…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Numbers 12:3—Did Moses Call Himself the Most Humble Man on Earth?
Episode 235
Episode 235 examines Numbers 12:3—"Now, Moses was very humble..."—asking whether this sounds like a boast or a divine assessment. Lance Smith walks t…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 19:4-6 (2) – Jesus, Genesis, and Gender: Did God Create Humans Male and Female?
Episode 234
In episode 234 Lance Smith examines Matthew 19:4–6 and the Genesis creation accounts to answer whether God originally made humans male and female. He…
4 months, 3 weeks ago