Under the Hood

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1. Ep. 125: Can Astronomy Explain the Star of Bethlehem?

   5 november 2026 · 7 min

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   What was the Star of Bethlehem, and what did the Magi see that convinced them to travel hundreds of miles to worship Jesus? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the mystery of the Star of Bethlehem through biblical history, ancient astronomy, and Scripture. From the Magi's journey in Matthew 2 to the constellations mentioned in Job and the heavenly signs described by Jesus, discover how the stars may reveal more than we realize. Could modern astronomy help uncover what happened over 2,000 years ago? Like, comment, and subscribe for more fascinating conversations about the Bible, history, and evidence!

   Chapters

   00:00 - The Mystery of the Star of Bethlehem

   00:13 - Who Were the Magi?

   01:22 - Matthew 2: The Star That Announced a King

   02:33 - Recreating the Night Sky with Astronomy

   03:10 - Daniel, the Magi, and Ancient Constellations

   04:21 - Astrology vs. Biblical Signs in the Sky

   05:08 - Psalm 19: Do the Heavens Speak?

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   #StarOfBethlehem #TheMagi #WiseMen #BibleHistory #BiblicalAstronomy #UnderTheHood #JesusBirth #Matthew2 #BibleStudy #BibleMysteries #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalEvidence #SignsInTheSky #SunlitStudios #FaithAndScience

2. Ep 124: Did Christianity Shake the Roman Empire Before the Gospels Were Written?

   3 november 2026 · 5 min

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   Was Christianity already shaking the Roman Empire before the Gospels were written? Join Sam and Will on Under the Hood as they explore the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys, the riots and persecution surrounding early Christianity, and historical accounts from Emperor Claudius and Roman historian Suetonius. Discover how biblical and Roman records intersect and what the early eyewitnesses' willingness to suffer reveals about their convictions. Like, comment, and subscribe for more fascinating explorations of biblical history!

   Chapters

   00:00 - Introduction: Christianity Turns the World Upside Down

   00:43 - Paul's Persecution and Missionary Journeys

   01:47 - Paul on Trial: Accused of Stirring Up Riots

   02:42 - Emperor Claudius and the Spread of Christianity

   03:43 - Roman Historical Evidence from Suetonius

   04:15 - Christianity Before the Gospels Were Written

   04:37 - Eyewitnesses and the Resurrection

   Links

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   #UnderTheHood #BibleHistory #ApostlePaul #EarlyChristianity #RomanEmpire #JesusResurrection #HistoricalEvidence #BookOfActs #EmperorClaudius #Suetonius #ChristianHistory #BibleStudy #ChristianApologetics #SunlitStudios

3. Ep. 123: Did Christianity Spread Before the Gospels Were Written?

   29 oktober 2026 · 8 min

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   What happened after Jesus' resurrection, and how did Christianity spread so quickly across the ancient world? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the apostles' willingness to die for their testimony, the extraordinary events of Pentecost, and the eyewitness accounts that helped spread Christianity. Discover how Paul's early letters reveal a growing Christian movement decades before the Gospels were written, and examine the historical evidence surrounding the resurrection of Jesus. Like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions about the Bible, history, and the evidence behind Christianity!

   Chapters

   00:00 - Introduction: The Evidence for Jesus

   00:42 - The Apostles and Their Willingness to Die

   02:38 - Pentecost and the Spread of Christianity

   04:13 - Peter's Sermon and Eyewitness Testimony

   05:42 - Did Christianity Exist Before the Gospels?

   06:25 - Paul's Letters and the Early Christian Movement

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   #UnderTheHood #JesusChrist #ResurrectionOfJesus #HistoricalJesus #BibleHistory #ChristianApologetics #EarlyChristianity #Apostles #Pentecost #BookOfActs #BiblicalEvidence #ChristianHistory #GospelOfMark #EyewitnessTestimony #SunlitStudios

4. Ep. 122: Is There Scientific Evidence for Jesus’ Crucifixion?

   27 oktober 2026 · 5 min

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   Could archaeology, geology, and astronomy provide evidence supporting the biblical account of Jesus' crucifixion? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the remains of a crucified man who received a proper burial, geological evidence of an ancient earthquake near Jerusalem, NASA's lunar eclipse records from April 3, 33 AD, and historical accounts of mysterious darkness. Discover how these findings may connect with the New Testament's account of Jesus' death.Like, comment, and subscribe for more fascinating explorations of the Bible through history and science!

   Chapters

   00:00 - Introduction: Evidence for Jesus' Crucifixion

   00:13 - Archaeological Evidence of Crucifixion and Burial

   00:55 - Earthquakes and the Crucifixion

   02:04 - The Blood Moon Prophecy

   02:31 - Dating Jesus' Crucifixion

   03:05 - NASA's Lunar Eclipse Records

   04:02 - Ancient Historical Accounts of Darkness

   04:46 - Can Science Support the New Testament?

   Links

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   #UnderTheHood #JesusChrist #CrucifixionOfJesus #BiblicalArchaeology #HistoricalJesus #BibleEvidence #BibleHistory #NewTestament #BloodMoon #LunarEclipse #ChristianApologetics #ResurrectionOfJesus #BibleProphecy #FaithAndScience #SunlitStudios

5. Ep. 121: Did Jesus’ Enemies Actually Prove He Existed?

   22 oktober 2026 · 8 min

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   Did Jesus really exist? And what did ancient critics say about His miracles? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore historical evidence for Jesus outside the Bible, examining claims from famous skeptics like Bertrand Russell, Christopher Hitchens, and Richard Dawkins alongside ancient Jewish and Roman writings. Discover what the Babylonian Talmud and Roman critic Celsus said about Jesus, why some opponents accused Him of sorcery, and how accounts of His miracles appear in other religious traditions. Could the very people who opposed Christianity provide evidence for the historical Jesus? Join us as we go Under the Hood to uncover the history, examine the arguments, and explore the extraordinary claims surrounding Jesus Christ. Like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions on biblical history, archaeology, and faith!

   Chapters

   00:00 - Did Jesus Really Exist?

   00:13 - Famous Atheists Question Jesus' Existence

   02:24 - What Did Jesus' Jewish Opponents Believe?

   03:02 - The Babylonian Talmud on Jesus

   04:21 - Jesus' Miracles in Islamic Tradition

   04:40 - Roman Opposition to Christianity

   05:18 - Celsus the Skeptic Challenges Jesus

   06:49 - Ancient Accounts of Jesus' Miracles

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   #HistoricalJesus #DidJesusExist #JesusChrist #EvidenceForJesus #BibleHistory #ChristianHistory #BiblicalArchaeology #HistoricalEvidence #JesusMiracles #ChristianApologetics #AncientHistory #BibleStudy #UnderTheHood #SunlitStudios #FaithAndHistory

6. Ep. 120: Can Archaeology Prove the Bible Is Historically Accurate?

   20 oktober 2026 · 6 min

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   Can archaeology confirm the people and events described in the New Testament? Join Sam and Will on Under the Hood as they explore fascinating discoveries and ancient historical records involving James, the brother of Jesus, Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate, and John the Baptist. From ancient burial boxes to inscriptions and the writings of Flavius Josephus, discover how evidence outside the Bible sheds light on the historical world of Jesus. Like, comment, and subscribe for more biblical history and archaeology!

   Chapters

   00:00 - Introduction: Archaeology Meets the Bible

   00:51 - James, the Brother of Jesus: The Ossuary

   02:27 - Caiaphas and the High Priest's Burial Box

   03:30 - Herod the Great and Pontius Pilate

   04:27 - John the Baptist and Josephus' Historical Records

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   #UnderTheHood #BiblicalArchaeology #BibleHistory #NewTestament #HistoricalJesus #JesusChrist #JamesOssuary #PontiusPilate #Caiaphas #JohnTheBaptist #FlaviusJosephus #ChristianHistory #BibleEvidence #SunlitStudios

7. Ep. 119: What Does Ancient Astronomy Reveal About Joshua's Conquest?

   15 oktober 2026 · 4 min

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   In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the fascinating connections between Joshua's conquest, ancient astronomy, and the gods of the Amorites. Discover how the sun, moon, Venus, and the constellation Leo may connect to the biblical account, along with archaeological evidence from an ancient letter describing the advance of the Habiru. Join us as we uncover the historical context behind one of the Bible's most extraordinary events! Like, comment, and subscribe for more biblical history and archaeology.

   Chapters

   00:00 - Introduction

   00:20 - Joshua's Conquests and the Amorite Gods

   01:23 - The Solar Eclipse and the Lion of Judah

   02:20 - The Heavens Against the Amorite Kings

   03:07 - Joshua's Prayer and Ancient Archaeological Evidence

   Links

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   #UnderTheHood #BibleHistory #Joshua #BiblicalArchaeology #SolarEclipse #AncientHistory #Amorites #LionOfJudah #BibleStudy #SunlitStudios #OldTestament #BiblicalEvidence

8. Ep. 118: Did NASA Discover the Solar Eclipse That Explains Joshua’s Miracle?

   13 oktober 2026 · 4 min

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   Did Joshua really command the sun to stand still, or could an ancient solar eclipse explain this extraordinary biblical event? In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the original Hebrew of Joshua 10, the geography of Gibeon and Aijalon, and NASA's historical eclipse records. Could a solar eclipse in 1406 BC offer a surprising connection to Joshua's battle against the Amorites? Join us as we uncover the fascinating intersection of Scripture, history, and astronomy! Like, comment, and subscribe for more biblical discoveries!

   Chapters

   00:22 - What Does the Original Hebrew Reveal?

   00:53 - Could an Eclipse Explain the Darkness?

   01:21 - NASA and Ancient Solar Eclipses

   01:42 - The Remarkable Eclipse of 1406 BC

   02:44 - An Unusual East-West Eclipse Path

   03:10 - Could NASA Confirm Joshua's Battle?

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   #UnderTheHood #SunlitStudios #Joshua10 #BibleHistory #BiblicalArchaeology #SolarEclipse #NASA #BibleMysteries #AncientIsrael #BibleEvidence #OldTestament #BibleStudy #BiblicalHistory

9. Ep. 117: Did Joshua Really Make the Sun Stand Still?

   8 oktober 2026 · 5 min

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   This episode explores Joshua 10 through geography, ancient culture, and Hebrew language, connecting the hailstorm at Beth Horon, the sun at Beth Shemesh, and the possibility that Joshua’s famous command describes an eclipse. See how these events may have challenged the gods worshiped by Israel’s enemies and reinforced the biblical account’s central claim: the Lord was fighting for Israel. Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bible history, archaeology, and cultural context.

   Chapters

   00:00 - Beth Horon and the Lord of the Clouds

   00:56 - God Tears Down the Ancient Idols

   01:23 - Beth Shemesh and the Sun God

   01:50 - Joshua Commands the Sun to Stand Still

   02:41 - Did the Earth Literally Stop Rotating?

   03:13 - What Does “Stand Still” Mean in Hebrew?

   03:29 - Could Joshua Be Describing an Eclipse?

   04:29 - Jericho and the Moon God

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   #Joshua #Joshua10 #Bible #BibleStudy #BiblicalHistory #BibleArchaeology #OldTestament #AncientIsrael #BibleGeography #BethHoron #BethShemesh #Jericho #BiblicalHebrew

10. Ep. 116: Do Ancient Records Confirm the Biblical Conquest of Canaan?

    6 oktober 2026 · 4 min

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    This episode explores the Amarna Letters and other historical evidence presented as supporting the biblical conquest of Canaan. Sam and Will examine the mysterious Habiru, ancient distress letters from Canaanite cities, archaeological claims about hundreds of new Israelite settlements, and later traditions surrounding Joshua’s conquest. Could these ancient records preserve evidence of the events described in the Bible? Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about the Bible, history, and archaeology.

    Chapters

    00:00 - Moses, Pharaohs & Ancient Egypt

    00:32 - The Amarna Letters

    01:02 - Who Were the Habiru?

    01:42 - Jerusalem’s Warning to Pharaoh

    01:58 - Archaeological Evidence in Canaan

    02:49 - Refugees from Joshua’s Conquest

    03:22 - Alexander the Great & the Talmud

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    #Bible #BibleHistory #BiblicalArchaeology #AmarnaLetters #Habiru #Hebrews #Joshua #Moses #Exodus #Canaan #AncientEgypt #Akhenaten #PromisedLand #OldTestament

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