What Happened During the 400 Years Between the Old and New Testaments

What Happened During the 400 Years Between the Old and New Testaments

In the Season 1 finale of Written and Read, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder explore the 400 years between the Old and New Testaments known as the “Silent Years.” Discover how Daniel’s prophecies, the rise of Greece and Rome, the spread of the Greek language, the development of synagogues, and the emergence of the Pharisees and Sadducees all prepared the world for the coming of Jesus Christ.

Episode 011 - Are There Contradictions in the Bible (Part 2)

In this episode on Written and Read, Dr. Robert C. Crowder continues the conversation about if contradictions in the Bible and what the critics have to say. To submit a question - Written and Read Podcast Question Submission – Fill out form [https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/gyK45xrWkW] To register for VBS - https://www.myvbs.org/illumination-vbs-2026 [https://www.myvbs.org/illumination-vbs-2026]

Episode 010 - Are There Contradictions in the Bible? (Part One)

Can the Bible be trusted when people claim it contains contradictions? In Part 1 of this important discussion, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder examine some of the most common accusations against Scripture and explain how many supposed contradictions are actually differences in perspective, emphasis, or historical detail. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding biblical harmony, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, and why careful study matters when reading God’s Word.

Episode 009 - Why Are There Four Gospels?

Why did God give us four Gospel accounts instead of just one? In this episode of Written and Read, McKenzie Fleming and Dr. Robert C. Crowder explore the unique purpose and perspective of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Rather than contradicting one another, the four Gospels work together to provide a complete portrait of Jesus Christ. Discover how each Gospel writer emphasized different aspects of Christ’s ministry, why the differences matter, and how the four accounts strengthen the reliability of Scripture. This episode helps listeners better understand the harmony, depth, and divine inspiration of the Gospel records.

Episode 008 - Does Archaeology Support The Bible?

This episode explores the relationship between archaeology and the Bible. It examines several discoveries that illuminate the historical setting of Scripture while emphasizing that the authority of the Bible rests on divine inspiration rather than archaeological confirmation.