About this season
BIBLE BACKROADS™ is a new show from Drive Thru History®, which explores the people, places, and events of the New Testament. Hosted by Dave Stotts, each series is designed as a Bible teaching tool for churches, schools, and families. The home base for the show is Dave’s Garage™, a state-of-the-art, extended reality lair where almost anything is possible. In addition to using maps, timelines, animations and artifacts in his garage, Dave goes on-location to Israel and the Mediterranean region for many of his adventures. BIBLE BACKROADS™ was created as a non-denominational resource, which focuses on Bible history, archaeology, geography, and apologetics, while encouraging viewers to dig deeper into the scriptures themselves.
Episodes (6)
1. The Writer of Hebrews
Aired 13 January 2025 • 8 min
In this series, we’ll explore the New Testament books of Hebrews, James, and Jude. Although we know about the authors of James and Jude, we don’t know for sure who wrote the Book of Hebrews. Whoever he was knew his Greek, was well-schooled in the Old Testament scriptures, and had a sharp mind capable of ordering numerous details to produce a well-reasoned argument. He was also inspired by the Holy Spirit, which is why his book made its way into the Bible’s New Testament.
2. The Theme of Hebrews
Aired 20 January 2025 • 13 min
The Book of Hebrews takes us on a trek of mystery, wonder, and faith. Although we don’t know who wrote it for sure, Hebrews is a well-written letter, revealing that the author wanted Jewish believers to continue in the grace of Jesus Christ, rather than trying to escape persecution by bowing to the rites and rituals of the Jewish law.
3. The Structure of Hebrews
Aired 27 January 2025 • 16 min
As we’ve learned, some of the teaching in Hebrews is rather complicated, but the main takeaway is straightforward: Jesus Christ is superior – he’s better than any another prophets or priests, rules or rituals, that came before or since. With that in mind, here’s a great structure for reading the Book of Hebrews.
4. The Writer of James
Aired 3 February 2025 • 8 min
James was the leader of the church in Jerusalem during the middle of the 1st century. He was also known as the half-brother of Jesus and author of the book with his name on it. According to both the 1st century New Testament writings and the 2nd century church leaders, James was named an apostle and a bishop, and along the way, he got the title, “James the Just.”
5. The Book of James
Aired 10 February 2025 • 10 min
The Book of James is a practical guide on Christian living. Rich with teaching, it covers numerous topics related to faith and works, trials, wisdom, controlling the tongue, partiality, and wealth. James opens chapter 1 with an encouragement for believers to consider trials as joy because they produce perseverance (steadfast determination) leading to maturity in faith. James also assures believers that if they lack wisdom, they should ask God who gives generously to all without reproach.
6. The Book of Jude
Aired 17 February 2025 • 9 min
The last book of the New Testament, right before Revelation, is called Jude. The author is identified as Jude, a relative of Jesus and another skeptical family member who later gave his life to preaching the Gospel after witnessing the power of the resurrection. The Book of Jude is only one chapter long, intended to equip Christians for the untold challenges of living in what the author refers to as the “last times.” Jude encourages Christians to contend for the faith and warns them to watch out for fakes in the church.