What if the heroes and leaders of the Bible weren't only spiritual heros, but real people who walked the earth? For centuries, critics have claimed the Bible is little more than myth, legend, or theological imagination. But archaeology has a way of complicating that story.

Today on Truth Changes Everything, we're talking with archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy, who has worked at nearly twenty excavation sites across six countries and researched artifacts in museums around the world. In his work, he traces the historical evidence for more than a hundred people mentioned in Scripture—from King David and Isaiah to Herod the Great, John the Baptist, and even Jesus of Nazareth.

We'll explore what archaeology can—and can't—tell us, why some biblical figures were once dismissed as mythical and what discoveries changed scholarly consensus. If you've ever wondered whether faith and history can actually coexist—or if archaeology undermines or supports the biblical story—this conversation is for you.

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As anxiety, depression, and loneliness continue to rise, fewer people are attending church than ever before. But what if we've overlooked a powerful connection between faith, community, and human flourishing?

In this episode of the Truth Changes Everything podcast, we sit down with Rebecca McLaughlin—author of How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life—to explore the surprising research behind church attendance and well-being. Study after study shows that those who regularly attend religious services tend to be happier, healthier, and even live longer. Why is that? And could church be part of the solution to today's mental health crisis?

We tackle some of the biggest questions surrounding faith and community:

• Why are millions of Americans walking away from church?

• Is church really different from any other kind of community?

• Do the benefits of church attendance apply to young people—or just older adults?

• What about those who have been hurt by the church?

• How do you stay committed to a church when you don't agree with everything?

Rebecca also shares powerful insights on the impact of church on children, teens, and families—and challenges the idea that church is just a "nice add-on" to life rather than something essential.

If you've ever wondered whether gathering together in worship actually matters—or if it could even change your life—this conversation is for you.

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Many of our listeners know that apologetics is the defense of the Christian faith, but did you know there are multiple ways to do it? Different conversations call for different approaches. How do you engage an atheist who doesn't believe God exists? Must you first establish God's existence before talking about Jesus? And what about the biases we all bring into these discussions? Can the Church itself still serve as a compelling testimony to the truth of Christianity?

In this episode, Timothy Paul Jones walks us through five key apologetic methods—classical, evidential, presuppositional, cultural, and ecclesial—and explains how to apply them wisely and winsomely in real-life conversations.

Timothy is a professor of Christian apologetics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and pastor at Sojourn Community Church. He is the author of award-winning books including Church as It Is in Heaven, How We Got the Bible, and Christian History Made Easy. He holds degrees from Manhattan Christian College, Midwestern Seminary, and Southern Seminary, and is completing a Ph.D. at Stellenbosch University. Timothy frequently lectures and appears in various media platforms.

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