| Episode Guest: Dr. Chris McKinny
What if the biblical town of Bethsaida, the hometown of several of Jesus' disciples, has been hiding in plain sight all along? In this episode of the GTI Tours Podcast, host Rich sits down with biblical archaeologist Dr. Chris McKinny of Lipscomb University's Lanier Center for Archaeology to explore one of the most fascinating archaeological discoveries near the Sea of Galilee. Bethsaida plays an important role in the Gospels. It was the hometown of Peter, Andrew, and Philip, a place associated with Jesus' miracles and teachings, and one of the towns Jesus rebuked for failing to respond to His mighty works. But for decades, archaeologists have debated exactly where ancient Bethsaida was located. Now, excavations at el-Araj, near the Jordan River and the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, are uncovering remarkable evidence of a Roman city from the time of Jesus. Discover how archaeology helps us better understand the world of Jesus, the disciples, and the New Testament. Explore GTI Tours and upcoming biblical study tours: https://gtitours.org Watch the podcast: https://youtu.be/V0u0sFq0zts?si=aU5kT9Umrc_1hW1b Learn more about the archaeology program at Lipscomb University: https://lipscomb.edu/arts-sciences/la...