47: Antalya & Perga - We Missed The Mark

It was the entrance to Asia on the first missionary tour, and the exit point after a long rough trip. At Salamis we considered why Barnabas would have defended Mark, now, let's jump into Paul's perspective.

48: Troas & Assos - NOW Can We Eat

How would you feel if you actually bored someone to death? Well, while they are checking to see if there is a doctor in the house, let's jump into Paul's head as we go from Troas to Assos in this episode that shows comedy truly can come from tragedy.

49: Antakya & Seleucia - Just A Little Off The Top

It's Antioch of Syria and the hub of first century Christianity! But it was also the hub of heated debate, so we jump into the mind of a well known congregation elder when he was told to take a little off the top.

50: Hattusa & Yazilikaya - No Spite Hittite - Part 1

There is so much known about the Hittites, yet, so little said. Their fingerprints of influence are all over Bible accounts, so let's start with a crash course in this empire and their effect on Abraham.

51: Laodicea & Colossae - Timing Is Of The Essence

On this one we will take an angle you won't see coming. We won't even give spoilers, let's just say, this is already one of our favorite scripts.

52: Antioch Pisidia, Konya & Lystra - You Can Always Come Home

You know us, we love to turn your mental picture upside down and inside out. And with this episode, buckle up, you'll never look at Timothy the same way again. And don't get me started on his mother...

53: Ankara - The Galatian Situation Implication

For hundreds of years the question of "who were the Galatians?" was simple. But scholars of the last 100 years have kicked off a great debate. We show you this modern capital of Turkey, and ancient capital of Galatia, and take you into the two sides of this simple question with no easy answer...who were the Galatians that Paul wrote to?

54: Şanlıurfa & Harran - Adapted And Adopted

From the city of Abraham's family to the Euphrates and back again. From Abraham to Jacob, we talk family dynamics and two girls caught in the middle, Zilpah and Bilhah.

55: The Pontic Mountains - Black Sea, Black Tea

It's Biblical Pontus! It was the home of Aquila, but we only talk about why he probably never returned home. But we do consider another notable person who likely did make their way through the region, after repeated efforts of course.

56: Sardis, Thyatira & Philadelphia - The Gold Standard

Jump into the history of three congregations from Revelation, and be a fly on the wall when they receive their letter from John. Although the ruins get progressively smaller, the standard gets progressively higher in this episode all about good illustrations.

57: Alacahoyuk & Gordion - The No Spite Hittite - part 2

We are back travelling through the Hittite cities. We take you to Sapinuwa, Alacahoyuk, Eflatun Pinar and Gordion. So, yes, this one is packed full of information! How did Noah's curse on Canaan come true with regard to the Hittites? How does the 130 year long chronology debate affect the story around a famous Biblical Hittite like Uriah? …buckle up, we are jumping in deep for this one.

58: Izmir-Smyrna - Into The Weeds

The letter to Smyrna said to buckle up, rough times were coming. So as the last apostle John died, how did his friends fight against the tide? And how do we benefit from their contributions to Biblical scholarship? Let's head into the thick of it.

59: Pergamum - Put It In Neutral

The more you understand the culture, the more you understand the challenges of living in this city as a Christian in the 1st Century. To the point where some may have justified their situation thinking, "But do they know where we live???"

60: Ephesus - Back To Basics

We take a jump back to when the congregation received their letter in Revelation and a walk down memory lane on all the hospitality and love they had previously shown.

61: Troy - Stop Horsing Around

One of the most legendary battles in history was in the category of myth for centuries...until they found the city. This created problems for the Egyptian Chronology which assumed it to be a myth. As such, the Battle for Troy now completely changes past understandings of the "Greek Dark Age" and the development of the Greek gods and goddesses. Get out the note pad and pen as we explain how archeology set chronology and how they got it wrong.

62: Tarsus - Paul In The Family

Paul's relatives and family are still the subject of much debate. However it may be that they converted to Christianity long before he did, and then had to deal with their crazy, murderous uncle Paul.

63: Hierapolis & Pamukkale - Spuriously Phil-ed

This is a tourist hot spot for good reason. With beautiful natural formations and springs, amazing Roman ruins and rich Bible history. We shine a light on some spurious traditions about Philip the Apostle in this city. And then give a perspective of his life that you may not have considered. Then we take to the skies in a balloon at sunrise so see this breathtaking land.

64: Mount Ararat & Goebekli Tepe - Logistically Possible

This is the pinnacle of speculation as we have fun giving Noah and his family the credit they deserve, not for just building a big empty box, but by engineering a vessel that was capable of preserving the animal kingdom. You'll never look at his Ark the same way again...and it is all logistically possible.

65: Istanbul & Beyond - How To Turkey

How do you sum up a city with such rich history, culture and food? Well, you can't! Hahah. So instead, join us for some sights and sounds of this amazing city as well as some other great gems and sites that didn't make the final cut of Season 4.

66: Megiddo - Mountain of Training

The same series of events, but from three different perspectives! Jump into the mind of Jeroboam, Jonah and Amos and how each one would have handled the training.

67: Lachish & Libnah - A Damp Squib Is Sennacherib

We all know what Hezekiah was dealing with when Assyria came to Judah...but what was going on in the life of the famous King Sennacherib? Let's jump into his life, family and completely change your view of him!

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- The Enemy Within Series -

68: Shiloh & Bethel - Raiders Of The Ark [part 1]

It is a dark period in Israelite history in more ways than one. The period around Eli's time as High Priest is shrouded in mystery and debate. Leaving it to be heavily reliant on Rabbinic tradition and interpretation. In this four part series, we will pull together multiple storylines from the writings of Samuel. Beginning with questions that have baffled scholars for centuries... how did Eli become the High Priest and was it legitimate? Was the Tabernacle really at Shiloh? And where was Jephthah's daughter assigned? All this and more as we begin peeling back the layers of this complex debate and storyline.

69: Gezer, Gibathon & Ramah - Samuel's Last Crusade [part 2]

For part two, we jump into the minds of the Levites and follow Samuel's perspective as spiritual and political reconciliation begins. Then we introduce the personalities of Saul and Jonathan, both in a light you may have never considered before.

70: Elah Valley, Adullam & Keila - A New Hope [part 3]

With the descent of Saul a new hope for the unity of the nation arises. We introduce to our building storylines the perspectives of Abiathar, Zadok, Nathan and Gad as David rises to power as the anointed King of Israel.

71: Gibeon & Kiriath-Jearim - The Gibeonites Strike Back! [part 4]

The epic conclusion of the four part series! All the story lines converge at this point, and all becomes clear as we introduce the final perspective of all these events...the Gibeonites. From the time of spiritual darkness under Eli down to David and beyond, the Gibeonites provide the final pieces of the puzzle for how Jehovah kept the nation moving forward.

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72: Nablus, Gerizim & Ebal - A West Side Story

We finally get to jump straight into the West Bank and the historic city of Nablus (Biblical Shechem). We jump you into the fantastic archeology from the time of Joshua and Gideon. And then we jump into the mind of the Samaritan woman at the well. What challenges did she face before and after meeting Jesus. And where exactly is Joshua's altar anyways?

73: Migdal, Chorazin & Tiberias - Mary Had A Little Fish

We jump into life in 1st Century Galilee and the industry that propelled the region. And with it, the story of a girl named Mary from Migdal and the challenges she would have faced as the congregation grew and apostasy spread.

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- Rise & Fall of Judea Series -

74: Modiin & Akeed - We Be The Maccabees [part 1]

Who were the Hasmoneans? What caused this small town family of priests to cleanse the land of false worship and fight against the Seleucid Empire? We jump into the minds of worshipers from this often skipped historical period.

75: Herodium & Masada - I'm Not Angry... I'm Just Mad [part 2]

How do you feel being a worshiper of God as a Roman presence rises in the land and an untrustworthy, erratic and Edomite leader named Herod emerges? We jump into the mind of Anna and Zechariah as Herod wields power.

76: Sepporis & Beit Shaarim - I'm Feeling Sad You See [part 3]

Politics and religion were intertwined in Judea. But understanding how the government and politics worked, gives us insight into why Jesus was asked certain questions, and what challenges Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea may have faced.

77: Nazareth - Na Na Na Na Hey Jude [part 4]

It's a family with an extra element to spice things up and stoke the flames of sibling rivalry. What would it be like growing up with Jesus in your house? We can only imagine as we jump into the minds of Joseph, James and Jude. And how this family dynamic would have shaped their personalities.

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78: Israel - Church of Close Enough

We often like to challenge tradition narratives and locations, and so for this one, we delve into the history of how some of these locations began. How close are they really to the Biblical account and are there more accurate alternatives for those that don't want to visit churches?

79: Hebron & Jericho - Unabated, Related & Constipated

Two short stories rolled into one episode! We jump into the mind and life of Achsah, the daughter of Caleb and wife of Othniel as we explore parts of Hebron. Then we jump into the details of Judge Ehud's time as a double agent as we show you the ruins of Jericho.

80: Samaria & Jezreel - A Ruff Ending

We celebrate 80 Episodes of Taste & See where it all began, Mount Carmel and talking about Ahab and Jezebel. We jump into the dynamics of their married life, how they found themselves on the throne and what life was like for them as we travel their two palace cities, Samaria and Jezreel.

The Crete Series

81: Heraklion, Knossos & Tyslioss - Knoss-eously Confusing [part 1]

Who were the Philistines and where did they come from? This is not an easy question to answer and has caused scholars to debate the answer for centuries. So we start with the foundation of Moses' records, who were the Caphtorim and the Avvim? And what is the connection the the Minoans?

82: Agia Triada & Phiastos - Finding Phil [part 2]

We continue the story of the Philistine origins as we jump into the various migrations outlined in the Bible that created a confederation of migrants and how the accurate Septuagint rendering came about.

83: Mochlos, Gournia & Malia - The Bull By The Horns [part 3]

The saga finishes with the Biblical Cherethites and Pelethites and their role within Philistine and Israelite society, the religious background they came from, and how some fought side by side with God's anointed and prophets.

84: Fair Havens & Mt Ida - Paradoxically Honest

Was Paul racist against Cretans? This question has been debated for centuries. So for the answer, we need to jump back into Cretan history, the legend of Zeus, and the personality of Paul.

85: Gortyna - No Man Is An Island

We jump back into the life of Titus and how all the years of training came into play during his time in Crete.

86: Chania - Crete-icle Thinking

We wrap up with a food and travel guide for Crete as well as a quick peek into all the things we don't know about the congregations here. Did they respond to the counsel or no? Did Tychicus ever arrive? And more!

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The Malta Series

87: The Malta Megaliths - You Can't Be Sirius
This one is about Job, that's right, Job. What does Job have to do with Malta? Well it's time to explore a continuation of Season 4's Logistically Possible. We show you some of the ancient temples of Malta's neolithic period (Ggigantija, Skorba, Ta Hagrit, Hagar Qim, Manajdra, Borg In-Nadur) and dive deep into the language and person of Job.

88: Valletta & Area - Punic In A Tunic

When Paul was shipwrecked on Malta, he was welcomed by a "foreign people", but maybe they weren't foreign after all. We'll be jumping into the Punic, Canaanite and Phoenician history to get a better glimpse on who they were.

89: St Paul's Bay & Area - The Inflammation Situation

We continue delving into Paul's shipwrecked time on this picturesque island, and humorously ponder his and Luke's perspective as their short trip to Rome continues to grind forward, snake bites and all.

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The Sicily Series

90: Syracuse & Catania - Against The Wind

Paul's journey to Rome was more than he ever expected. Visiting more untouched territories and speaking to people he would likely never otherwise reach, and as he reaches Sicily, his trip may have taken yet another unexpected turn.

91: Selinunte & Agrigento - Purple People Eaters

As the Canaanites pack their bags to escape the constant losing, Sicily becomes the new frontier where the Noah curse will raise it's head and Greece and Rome turn their attention to the purple people.

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The Greece Series

92: Neapolis & Kavala - Greece Is The Word

After numerous attempts, Paul and Silas accept that Bithynia is off the table. But a new door opens, Macedonia, something neither of them planned for. What went through their minds and how would they prepare for their entry to the port of Neapolis? Let's jump in!

93: Philippi - Medic School Dropout

Paul often takes the spotlight, but much of the success in Philippi may be courtesy of the man they left behind...for years. He's the doctor at a time where no school was needed for your phd, Dr. Luke.

94: Thessaloniki - Paul's The One That We Want

Paul is the number one target, again, by his opposers. And as this rapidly formed congregation comes under pressure, we take a look at what ones like Jason went through, as well as the efforts made to return.

95: Beroea & Pella - Look At Me, I'm Timothy

In the time of Alexander the Great, Beroea was on par with Pella and the other great Greek cities. So learning and education was in the forefront of their minds and culture. Making this a great setting for Silas to train Timothy for what would lie just ahead, his first solo assignment.

96: Athens - Hopelessly Devoted To Who?

Paul at the Areopagus is one of the highlights for Bible readers visiting Athens to visualize. But why was he there, and why would Epicureans and Stoics care about what he has to say? It is time to delve into Greek philosophy!

97: Corinth - Summer Nights

We focus on the many people that came from this amazing city and where they ended up. And why Paul had to learn that just because he wasn't finding success, doesn't mean others aren't.

98: The Mycenae Cities - Greece Lightning

Some try to use Greek mythology as a connection to Bible accounts like the Nephilim. Why do we know this 200 year old premise is wrong? What is the actual origin of the Greek gods and goddesses? It is time to finally put the nail in this coffin as we jump into the origins of Greek mythos.

99: Nicopolis - We Go Together (07/01/2024)

What are the challenges of writing 99 episodes of a Bible program? Nicopolis is the perfect place to talk about everything we don't know. What happened between Paul's two imprisonments? Why are there no maps? How do all the storylines intersect here, and what can you anticipate in the next hundred episodes?

100: HaBonim Beach - A Look Back at 100 Episodes

Episode number 100...yup, that's crazy! And so we pause the Bible research to reenact a behind the scenes on the origins of Taste & See and all the bumps and eureka moments along the way.

101: Druze Villages - In-Laws To Out-Laws 

This one is about the unsung hero of the Bible, Jethro.  He receives little credit for his shaping of the Israelite civil system, and even less credit for shaping Moses into the leader he became.  But not anymore!

102: Beit Shean - An Ex-Legion Region

It was the first international preaching assignment that Jesus handed out, and it was to a formerly demon possessed man.  What would it be like preaching in the Decapolis?  Let's find out!

103: Akko/Acre - Napoleon's Dynamite

Though there was little that happened here Biblically, Acre played a pivotal role in the secular history of the region for millennia, and even helped to kickstart Biblical archaeology.

The Italy Series

104: Rome - The Theophilus Brief

Theophilus is the reason the Luke wrote a gospel and acts of the apostles.  But who was he, and why did Luke need to get the details just right... it's time for a crash course in the Roman legal system!

105: Rome - Alone Again, Naturally

Paul is in prison ...again.  How do we know that he died in Rome?  We don't! We jump quickly into the origins of the traditions around Paul's death, but then just ask ourselves, what was he thinking at this point in his life?

Israel

106: Shivta & the Negev - Growing Pains

When we think of the Biblical patriarchs we tend to forget that, despite their faith, they were still imperfect and flawed. Isaac's family are a great case study in what happens when, despite faith, family communication breaks down.

107: Israel's Mountains - A Cacophony of Cartography (part 1)

When the 12 spies were sent out from Kadesh, how did they know where to go and how to get back?  And what were their assignment details? It's time to see how cartography must have played a role in their work.

108: Israel's Mountains - A Cacophony of Cartography (part 2)

When three from each tribe were sent out from Shiloh, their sole purpose was cartography.  What challenges did they face as they divided up the land?  Let's jump into their minds!

109: Finding Sinai - The Guidelines (part 1)

Finally! It is the Finding Sinai series. Obviously filming throughout Egypt and Saudi Arabia is neither cheap nor easy for an Israeli, but fear not, because this series is all about the research. Before anyone goes to film the real work is done in the office with books and maps. So how does one go about finding Mount Sinai? Well, this first episode will crack into the guidelines we used for research. Part two will be an in depth look at the traditional and Saudi theories regarding Mount Sinai. And Part 3 will about about starting fresh with the Bible, maps and a lot of patience as we find Sinai.

110: Finding Sinai - Examining the Theories (part 2)

In part two of this series we delve into the two most prominent theories: Jabal Musa in the south Sinai Peninsula, and Jabal al-Lawz in Saudi Arabia.

How did the identification of these mountains as Sinai come about? What are the Biblical and historical challenges to these theories? Before we get into our map, we first need to understand the history and challenges to the current maps.

111: Finding Sinai - A New Path Forward (part 3) 

Don't skip to the end, because the key to finding Sinai is using Moses' words to view the landscape, roads and regions they walked through, camp by camp, and follow the path that Moses describes. From where to start to where to end, we rely on the Bible and not traditions to pave the path forward. So join us in the long awaited finale to Finding Sinai!

112: Bet Shemesh & Tamar - ______

We delve into the live and wars of Amaziah and Jehoash and finally answer the question... what ever happened to the ark of the covenant?

113: Ziklag to the Southern Dead Sea - ________

We return to the storyline of David and Saul. This time to examine their tense relationship, Saul's battle with mental illness, and how things could have been different.

The Albania Series (filming delayed)

000: Durres & Apollonia - No Man's Land

(Filming on hiatus due to Israel-Hamas War)

How far did Paul reach on his third missionary tour? How did Paul know where to send Titus after Crete?  We examine Paul's words and how they stack up to modern Bible maps.

000: Butrint, Byllis & the Blue Eye - Titus The Barbarian

(Filming on hiatus due to Israel-Hamas War)

We are back talking about Titus and his adaptability and usefulness in more barbaric territories.  So let's jump in his head as he travelled from Nicopolis to Dalmatia.

BTR01: The Fire-test Baals 

We go much deeper into the history of Melqart and Anat, the baal and ashera of Sidon and Tyre to help you see the true history recorded in the Bible that is often blurred by the generic understanding of early Bronze Age baal.

(Connected to Episode 1)

BTR02: The Imperfect Patriarchs

We dive deeper into our look at Issacs's family and the actions of Jacob against Esau.  If you thought the episode was an uncomfortable retelling of the story... just you wait and see what we cut from the episode!

(Connected to Episode 106)

BTR03: Abraham's City and Language 

One of our more "controversial" episodes was when we jumped into the question of what language did Abraham speak? Now we take it a little deeper into the research and also jump into the background on how Mesopotamian Ur came to be Abraham's city, and why the classification may require a second look.

(Connected to Episode 54)

BTR04: Ranking The Biblical Kings

It's a popular trend on YouTube and social media... tier lists! So it is time we made our own and want to invite you to also have fun with this type of study project. We often think of the Biblical Kings as only "good" or "bad". But what happens when we factor in their foreign and domestic policies? Are they a better or worse ruler? It is time for a whole new perspective... so follow along and make your own list as we Rank the Kings!