Dave Stotts, host of Drive Thru History, explores the scripture, history, geography, archaeology, and impact of the book of Acts in the Bible’s New Testament. The home base for the series is Dave’s Garage, a state-of-the-art, extended reality lair where almost anything is possible. In addition to teaching with a collection of monitors, maps, animations and artifacts, Dave treks outside his garage for special adventures in Israel. Designed for all ages, "Bible Backroads" is fun, fast-paced, and educational, encouraging families to dig deeper into the Gospel accounts together.
The Amazing Journey of the Bible
Jan 5, 2026
Have you ever stopped to think how crazy it is that you can hold the Bible in your hands? It’s not just a book—it’s a miracle. Written over thousands of years, in different languages, by dozens of authors from different cultures, the Bible has survived wars, disasters, persecution, and even attempts to destroy it completely. Yet, here it is… in your backpack, on your phone, or maybe sitting on your desk right now. Let’s take a quick journey through history to see how God preserved His Word and made sure that generation after generation—including yours—could read it.
How God's Word Took Root in the Ancient World
Jan 6, 2026
Have you ever wondered how the Bible—especially the Old Testament—came to be? How did stories written thousands of years ago survive wars, empires, and the passing of time? How do we know the Bible’s message hasn’t changed? To answer that, we need to go back—way back—to the ancient world where the story of the Bible first began.
The History of the New Testament
Jan 7, 2026
Have you ever considered how the words of Jesus—spoken over 2,000 years ago in a small corner of the world—made their way into your Bible today? How did these ancient teachings survive the Roman Empire, persecution, wars, and time itself? The history of the New Testament is an incredible story of God’s Word spreading like wildfire across the Mediterranean world. Let’s take a journey to see how the good news of Jesus traveled from the dusty roads of Galilee to the heart of Rome—and eventually, to the whole world.
How God's Word Survived and Spread
Jan 8, 2026
Have you ever thought about what people went through so that you could read the Bible in your own language? The Bible didn’t just magically appear in bookstores or on apps. For centuries, brave men and women risked everything to copy, translate, and share God’s Word. Some even gave their lives so that people like you could understand the Bible for yourself. The story of how the Bible was transmitted—copied, preserved, and shared—is filled with adventure, courage, and sacrifice. It shows that God’s Word is not only powerful, but unstoppable.
Worldwide Distribution of the Bible
Jan 9, 2026
Have you ever stopped to think about how the Bible made its way from ancient Israel all the way to your bookshelf or phone? The journey of the Bible didn’t end when the New Testament was written—it kept going, spreading across continents, cultures, and centuries. Today, the Bible is the most translated, published, and distributed book in human history. But that didn’t happen overnight. It took kings, scholars, explorers, reformers—and even some brave rebels—to carry God’s Word around the world.
Exploring the Museum of the Bible
Jan 10, 2026
Have you ever wondered how we ended up with the Bible in our hands today—from dusty scrolls to mobile screens? Museum of the Bible (MOTB), near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., brings that journey to life in a fun, interactive, and faith‑honoring way. Dave Stotts was blessed to travel the world on behalf of MOTB to help tell the story of the Bible’s formation, transmission, and translation. We highly recommend a visit!
