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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss Season 4 of The Chosen and the dramatic events of episode 7.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Addendum: James Who? — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Gospel of Mary — Wikipedia

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings use the first portion of Hosea 6 to examine the relationship between God’s forgiveness and our repentance.

BEMA 242: Spiritual Abuse — Commodities and Variables

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the discussion of Season 4 of The Chosen with episode 6.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Festival Edition: Hiding Miracles — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Josh Bossé to consider Hosea 5 and the wisdom it holds, exhorting us to remember the dangers of trying to use God for our own agendas.

1994 Minister’s Manual (HarperCollins, 1993). Series by Roger Lovette (Preaching from Hosea: A Gospel for Broken Things). Edited by James W. Cox

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the discussion of Season 4 of The Chosen with the struggles of Jesus in episode 5.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. A. J. Sherrill, who has more than twenty years of experience as a pastor, including his current role as lead pastor at St. Peter’s Church in Charleston, South Carolina. He has served as adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, and he is the author of a new book called Rediscovering Christmas.

Rediscovering Christmas by AJ Sherrill

Being with God by AJ Sherrill

The Enneagram for Spiritual Formation by AJ Sherrill

Expansive by AJ Sherrill

AJ Sherrill’s website

AJ’s Instagram

AJ’s Facebook

AJ’s Twitter/X

AJ’s Threads

Special Guest: A. J. Sherrill.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the discussion of Season 4 of The Chosen with a big finally in episode 4.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Tel Dor — Wikipedia

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Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent look to Hosea 4 to answer the question of how we can find ourselves in a mess like this.

BEMA 386: Psalms — The Whole Human Experience

“Lord’s Supper” by Frederick Buechner

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the discussion of Season 4 of The Chosen with the controversial episode 3.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

“Leading Like Jesus” sermon by Megan Trischler — University Christian Church

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture into the biblical Text of Hosea, letting the prophetic story of Hosea lead us into some reflections on wisdom for our day.

1994 Minister’s Manual (HarperCollins, 1993). Series by Roger Lovette (Preaching from Hosea: A Gospel for Broken Things). Edited by James W. Cox

The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann

BEMA 49b: Verastikh (Hosea)

Shirat Ha'azinu: The Song of Moses by Rabbi David Fohrman — Aleph Beta

Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss some Chosen announcements, offer a mea culpa for episode 1, and continue into Season 4 of The Chosen with episode 2.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

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Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Elle Grover Fricks begin a series on Hosea, considering a framework we can use to approach a passage with a fresh lens.

The 6-Column Sheet (PDF)

BEMA 49: Hosea — Prostitute

“Israeli Archaeologists Find Enigmatic 2,500-year-old Burials in the Desert” by Ariel David — Haaretz

The Oxford Handbook of Hosea by Brad E. Kelle

The Latter Prophets: A Feminist Companion to the Bible by Athalya Brenner-Idan

Texts of Terror by Phyllis Trible

Gender and Difference in Ancient Israel by Peggy L. Day (contains “‘To Play the Harlot’: An Inquiry into an Old Testament Metaphor” by Phyllis Bird)

Harlot or Holy Woman? by Phyllis A. Bird

Phyllis Trible — Wikipedia

Phyllis Bird — Wikipedia

","summary":"How to Examine a Text","date_published":"2024-10-10T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/9ca8791d-06ee-4c3e-97ed-63f649ee4c69.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24956403,"duration_in_seconds":3088}]},{"id":"5a35847e-8185-49f8-bd25-4d1ce68936b1","title":"412: The Chosen S4E1 — “Promises” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/412","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finally commence the discussion of Season 4 of The Chosen, starting things off with episode 1.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbBEMA 310: The Nativity Story","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finally commence the discussion of Season 4 of The Chosen, starting things off with episode 1.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

BEMA 310: The Nativity Story

","summary":"The Way of the Lord Is Prepared","date_published":"2024-10-07T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/5a35847e-8185-49f8-bd25-4d1ce68936b1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20667137,"duration_in_seconds":2518}]},{"id":"f35cf4fa-ab3d-475f-9566-abcb7a09579e","title":"411: Session 9 Intro","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/411","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin Session 9 of the podcast and discuss what comes next and what we can look forward to in the months to come.The Story of BEMA","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin Session 9 of the podcast and discuss what comes next and what we can look forward to in the months to come.

The Story of BEMA

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings close out Session 8 with Reed Dent, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé.

","summary":"Juicing the Bird","date_published":"2024-09-26T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/d04063b1-45d8-48fd-a255-63eff05d060d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20843321,"duration_in_seconds":2576}]},{"id":"026be0b6-fe99-4ff7-b3f6-d797a4cfcef4","title":"409: Sandra Richter — The Epic of Eden","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/409","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. Sandra Richter, the Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College, a graduate of Harvard University, and of course the author of The Epic of Eden, including a new study in that series covering Deborah.Deborah by Sandra L. RichterThe Epic of Eden by Sandra L. RichterIsaiah by Sandra L. RichterPsalms by Sandra L. RichterThe Story of God, the Story of Us by Sean GladdingThe Story by Zondervan, Max Lucado, and Randy FrazeeNIV Committee on Bible Translation (CBT)Sandra Richter on FacebookSandra Richter on InstagramSandra Richter at Westmont CollegeSpecial Guest: Sandra Richter.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. Sandra Richter, the Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College, a graduate of Harvard University, and of course the author of The Epic of Eden, including a new study in that series covering Deborah.

Deborah by Sandra L. Richter

The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter

Isaiah by Sandra L. Richter

Psalms by Sandra L. Richter

The Story of God, the Story of Us by Sean Gladding

The Story by Zondervan, Max Lucado, and Randy Frazee

NIV Committee on Bible Translation (CBT)

Sandra Richter on Facebook

Sandra Richter on Instagram

Sandra Richter at Westmont College

Special Guest: Sandra Richter.

","summary":"Deborah and Other Unlikely Heroes","date_published":"2024-09-19T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/026be0b6-fe99-4ff7-b3f6-d797a4cfcef4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28333766,"duration_in_seconds":3455}]},{"id":"94d307f3-9c0f-482a-96dd-3679d6f3b7c2","title":"408: Practical Shabbat — Deepening","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/408","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the depths of Shabbat with Josh Bossé.The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the depths of Shabbat with Josh Bossé.

The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel

","summary":"The Spiritual Side of Sabbath","date_published":"2024-09-12T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/94d307f3-9c0f-482a-96dd-3679d6f3b7c2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23537395,"duration_in_seconds":2913}]},{"id":"50b9efe6-4c89-425b-b3ad-5d0fe6aeb283","title":"407: Practical Shabbat — Breaking","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/407","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are breaking Shabbat with Josh Bossé.The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are breaking Shabbat with Josh Bossé.

The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel

","summary":"Not at the End, but in the Middle","date_published":"2024-09-05T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/50b9efe6-4c89-425b-b3ad-5d0fe6aeb283.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25194149,"duration_in_seconds":3120}]},{"id":"8a637fe7-69ea-49be-84e3-23c702c46a3c","title":"406: Practical Shabbat — Remembering","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/406","content_text":"Brent Billings and Reed Dent join Josh Bossé in remembering Shabbat.The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelRRR (2022 film)I Asked for Wonder by Abraham Joshua Heschel and Samuel H. DresnerWho Is Man? by Abraham J. Heschel","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Reed Dent join Josh Bossé in remembering Shabbat.

The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel

RRR (2022 film)

I Asked for Wonder by Abraham Joshua Heschel and Samuel H. Dresner

Who Is Man? by Abraham J. Heschel

","summary":"The Activity of Shabbat","date_published":"2024-08-29T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/8a637fe7-69ea-49be-84e3-23c702c46a3c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43866893,"duration_in_seconds":5454}]},{"id":"e86cbfc2-be2d-412f-9782-e88998b5388a","title":"405: Practical Shabbat — Keeping","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/405","content_text":"Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks keep Shabbat with Josh Bossé.The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelBEMA 331: Sanctuary — Resting with the MishkanNerts — Wikipedia","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks keep Shabbat with Josh Bossé.

The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel

BEMA 331: Sanctuary — Resting with the Mishkan

Nerts — Wikipedia

","summary":"Guarding Sacred Time","date_published":"2024-08-22T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/e86cbfc2-be2d-412f-9782-e88998b5388a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26762946,"duration_in_seconds":3316}]},{"id":"52d2dec3-cf33-457c-a7ea-7caa972688ce","title":"404: Mariko Clark — The Book of Belonging","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/404","content_text":"Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks are joined by special guest Mariko Clark, author of The Book of Belonging. She is a mother and a storyteller, and her time as an editor of National Geographic Learning enabled her to make complex topics accessible and engaging. She and her husband live outside of Indianapolis with their three kids.The Book of Belonging by Mariko Clark and Rachel EleanorThe Book of Belonging — SubstackThe Book of Belonging websiteSpecial Guest: Mariko Clark.","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks are joined by special guest Mariko Clark, author of The Book of Belonging. She is a mother and a storyteller, and her time as an editor of National Geographic Learning enabled her to make complex topics accessible and engaging. She and her husband live outside of Indianapolis with their three kids.

The Book of Belonging by Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor

The Book of Belonging — Substack

The Book of Belonging website

Special Guest: Mariko Clark.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings join Elle Grover Fricks to close out this series from the Talmud and return to a well where Jesus talks with a Samaritan woman.

Cairo Geniza — Wikipedia

Umm el-Qanatir — Wikipedia

Pesher — Wikipedia

Targum — Wikipedia

Peshitta — Wikipedia

Onkelos — Wikipedia

“Here’s Something about the Bible of the First Christians I Bet Many of You Didn’t Know (You’re Welcome)” by Peter Enns — Patheos

Origin of the Old Testament — The Bible for Normal People

“Tell all the truth but tell it slant” (poem) by Emily Dickinson

“Jacob Traditions and the Interpretation of John 4:10–26” by Jerome H. Neyrey — JSTOR

Eliezer ben Hurcanus — Wikipedia

Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer — Sefaria

Only the Lover Sings by Matthew Clark

BEMA 227: The Chosen S1E8 — “I Am He”

BEMA 257: John — Wells and Husbands

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Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé examine one more perspective on the ideas of salt and light found in the Sermon on the Mount.

BEMA 257: John — Wells and Husbands

BEMA 313: Parables — The Good Samaritan

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings join Elle Grover Fricks to consider Jesus’s teaching on light through the lens of the Talmud.

BEMA 94: Hope of the World

Bava Batra — Wikipedia

1 Corinthians 3: Building a Temple — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

Numbers: The Wilderness Years, volume 4 of Covenant & Conversation by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

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Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks unearth a deeper meaning of salt through a Talmudic lens.

“The Salt of the Land and the Light of the World” — BibleProject Podcast

BEMA 248: Joy and Lot’s Untitled Wife

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Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé browse through the Beatitudes one by one.

Purity of Heart Is to Will One Thing by Søren Kierkegaard

Live Q&A with Josh Bossé (April 2024) — YouTube

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Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé crack open the question of what a biblical blessing is.

To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue

Every Moment Holy, Volume I by Douglas Kaine McKelvey

Every Moment Holy, Volume II by Douglas Kaine McKelvey

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Mitch Lavender, longtime BEMA listener and group facilitator, and now Lead Campus Minister in Cincinnati with Impact Campus Ministries, about his experiences with a community dealing with the challenges of diversity and how that can lead to transition with family, friends, and faith.

A Church Called Tov by Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer

Special Guest: Mitch Lavender.

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Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Reed Dent revisit Matthew 4 with a Talmudic lens.

BEMA 92: How to Bring Order Out of Chaos

Ethics Ratings of Nearly All Professions Down in U.S. — Gallup

Scutching — Wikipedia

Tractate Sanhedrin — Sefaria

“Questions About Angels” (poem) by Billy Collins

Gospel of Matthew Summary (Part 1) — BibleProject

Gospel of Matthew Summary (Part 2) — BibleProject

","summary":"Temptation and Testing","date_published":"2024-06-20T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/13df5865-5c7a-4e79-81d8-31f1cd0cfc2c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37569381,"duration_in_seconds":4667}]},{"id":"6d886efe-11ca-491b-875f-1d97de887f42","title":"395: Talmudic Matthew — Jordan","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/395","content_text":"Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks take a closer look at the work of John the Baptist.BEMA 91: Tavilah T'ShuvahBEMA 92: How to Bring Order Out of Chaos","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks take a closer look at the work of John the Baptist.

BEMA 91: Tavilah T'Shuvah

BEMA 92: How to Bring Order Out of Chaos

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Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks take a closer look at the magi and the star of the nativity.

BEMA 89: Written in the Stars

BEMA 257: Wells and Husbands

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Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Reed Dent explore how the Talmudic conversation might shed new light on the account of Joseph’s angelic visitation in Matthew 1.

BEMA 22: Under the Chuppah

BEMA 85: Mark — Roman Gospel

BEMA 89: Written in the Stars

Berakhot 56 (Talmud) — Sefaria

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are with Elle Grover Fricks to kick off a new series on Talmudic conversations in Matthew.

Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

Brad Gray on the Genealogy of Matthew — Real Life on the Palouse

“Matthew’s Begats” by Andrew Peterson — YouTube

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Tommy Brown, author of The Ache for Meaning. He is a pastor and contemplative teacher with a bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry and master’s degrees in divinity and management, and a former little league baseball coach.

The Ache for Meaning by Tommy Brown

What Is the Palouse?

Dark Night of the Soul — Wikipedia

The Seven Money Types by Tommy Brown

The Torah for Dummies by Arthur Kurzweil

The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel

Sabbath as Resistance by Walter Brueggemann

Tommy Brown’s Website

Special Guest: Tommy Brown.

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Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Elle Grover Fricks conclude the series on the Psalms and offer a final bit of encouragement to carry with us into the future.

Festival of Faith & Writing — Calvin University

My Bright Abyss by Christian Wiman

Inside Out (2015 film) — JustWatch

“Despite My Efforts Even My Prayers Have Turned into Threats” from Pilgrim Bell by Kaveh Akbar

“The Only Animal” from Walking to Martha’s Vineyard by Franz Wright

“Ulysses” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson — Poetry Foundation

“Bless Me” by Maverick City Music (feat. Kirk Franklin) — YouTube

Liturgy Prints — Every Moment Holy

“A Greek Papyrus Amulet from the Duke Collection with Biblical Excerpts” by Csaba A. La’da and Amphilochios Papathomas — JSTOR

Coble Eye Care

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Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé take a second stroll through the words of Psalm 23.

The Gorge Amphitheatre

Saving Paradise by Rita Nakashima Brock and Rebecca Ann Parker

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Brent Billings and Reed Dent listen to the voice of Psalm 19.

Firefly [Lightning Bug] — Wikipedia

Wishful Thinking by Frederick Buechner

Psalm 19: The Heavens Declare the Glory of God — Aleph Beta

Reflections: Christianity Makes Sense of the World — C. S. Lewis Institute

“The Merton Prayer” — Reflections, Yale Divinity School

","summary":"Will You Join in the Proclamation?","date_published":"2024-04-25T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/83e6f25d-973a-4865-b3a9-78ce16db1aa1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33831655,"duration_in_seconds":4199}]},{"id":"531a9ae0-6de1-4d62-a75e-d1101233f8ff","title":"387: Psalms — More Distant Reflections","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/387","content_text":"Brent Billings and Reed Dent mull over the words of Psalm 32.Bad Words Series — BibleProject","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Reed Dent mull over the words of Psalm 32.

Bad Words Series — BibleProject

","summary":"Growth from Tragedy","date_published":"2024-04-18T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/531a9ae0-6de1-4d62-a75e-d1101233f8ff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25024850,"duration_in_seconds":3098}]},{"id":"514c6703-8b44-4089-959a-9be3fa8213c3","title":"386: Psalms — The Whole Human Experience","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/386","content_text":"Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent compare and contrast Psalms 51 and 139.Psalm 139: Take 1 — Reed Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipPsalm 139: Take 4 — Reed Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipThe Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge","content_html":"

Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent compare and contrast Psalms 51 and 139.

Psalm 139: Take 1 — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

Psalm 139: Take 4 — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

The Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge

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Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent discuss Psalm 91.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Derek Vreeland, author of Centering Jesus. He is the discipleship pastor at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, MO, where he lives with his wife, Jenni.

Centering Jesus by Derek Vreeland

Review of Centering Jesus — Marty Solomon, Goodreads

Man Enough by Nate Pyle

God’s Empowering Presence by Gordon D. Fee

Benefit of the Doubt by Gregory A. Boyd

Salvation by Allegiance Alone by Matthew W. Bates

Daily Office Lectionary by Derek Vreeland

Book of Common Prayer — Wikipedia

Derek Vreeland’s Website

Special Guest: Derek Vreeland.

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Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Elle Grover Fricks discuss the words of Psalm 137.

BEMA 380: Psalms — The Hidden Face

Answering God by Eugene H. Peterson

BEMA 36: The Redemption Cycle

The Message of the Psalms by Walter Brueggemann

","summary":"Properly Utilizing Hate","date_published":"2024-03-21T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/72e45fd6-5deb-412b-b1ab-36e5a6a23070.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34231920,"duration_in_seconds":4249}]},{"id":"f0a47752-2d8b-40fd-b56a-afad52329059","title":"382: Psalms — Small, Not Insignificant","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/382","content_text":"Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Elle Grover Fricks consider the words of Psalm 8.The Message of the Psalms by Walter BrueggemannVisual Commentary on Psalm 8 — BibleProjectThe Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelReflections on the Psalms by C. S. Lewis“Rabbi Simcha Bunem's Favorite Sayings” by Julie Danan — SefariaMidrash Tehillim on Psalm 8 — SefariaPsalm 8 — Wikipedia“Stars” by Switchfoot — YouTube“Friend of God” by Israel Houghton — YouTube","content_html":"

Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Elle Grover Fricks consider the words of Psalm 8.

The Message of the Psalms by Walter Brueggemann

Visual Commentary on Psalm 8 — BibleProject

The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel

Reflections on the Psalms by C. S. Lewis

“Rabbi Simcha Bunem's Favorite Sayings” by Julie Danan — Sefaria

Midrash Tehillim on Psalm 8 — Sefaria

Psalm 8 — Wikipedia

“Stars” by Switchfoot — YouTube

“Friend of God” by Israel Houghton — YouTube

","summary":"For My Sake the World Was Created; I Am but Dust and Ashes","date_published":"2024-03-14T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/f0a47752-2d8b-40fd-b56a-afad52329059.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25193782,"duration_in_seconds":3120}]},{"id":"962c5d39-1f8a-41ee-835e-ac3cdc042ec0","title":"381: Psalms — A Sheep in the Mirror","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/381","content_text":"Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Josh Bossé discuss Psalm 23.“House of God Forever” by Jon Foreman — YouTubePsalm 23 — WikipediaThe Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary by Robert Alter","content_html":"

Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Josh Bossé discuss Psalm 23.

“House of God Forever” by Jon Foreman — YouTube

Psalm 23 — Wikipedia

The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary by Robert Alter

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Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Josh Bossé discuss Psalm 13.

The Message of the Psalms by Walter Brueggemann

Telling the Truth by Frederick Buechner

BEMA 282: John — The Dance of Grief

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings join Reed Dent as he launches a series on the Psalms.

Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

Free at Last by dc Talk — YouTube

“[Psalm] 40” by dc Talk — YouTube

The Art of Biblical Poetry by Robert Alter

The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter

The Art of Bible Translation by Robert Alter

Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible by Thomas G. Long

BEMA 349: The Chosen S3E8 — “Sustenance” (Bonus Episode)

The Message of the Psalms by Walter Brueggemann

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

Help, Thanks, Wow by Anne Lamott

Answering God by Eugene H. Peterson

Praying the Psalms by Thomas Merton

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Lea Schrumpf, Director of Pastoral Care at Purdue Christian Campus House, to discuss how we are shaped by harm, but how we are created for delight and honor, and how we can enter our stories with compassion and kindness.

BEMA 242: Spiritual Abuse — Commodities and Variables

The Allender Center

Anatomy of the Soul by Curt Thompson

Being Known Podcast

Adam Young Counseling

The Place We Find Ourselves podcast

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem

The Reconnect Institute

Reconnect Marriage Podcast

Purdue Christian Campus House

Snack-Stadium by Ordi Stefan Hossu — Facebook

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Lea Schrumpf.

","summary":"Story Is the Heartbeat of God","date_published":"2024-02-15T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/be5cfa34-3579-4499-b9b3-4c56e98fc432.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29474609,"duration_in_seconds":3655}]},{"id":"eaadabc5-662d-43f4-a1f5-21d17f35e72f","title":"377: Isaiah — The Fruit of Faithfulness","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/377","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings conclude the journey through Isaiah by looking at his prophetic visions for the future and how hope changes the substance of our conversations, desires, and experiences.BEMA 137: A Dry TreeBEMA 71: The Prophetic TableBEMA 332: Andrew DeCort — Flourishing on the Edge of FaithFriend or Foe #1: The Truth and Proper Place of Guilt sermon — YouTubeOverview of Isaiah — BibleProjectKing Chizkiah, the Almost Messiah — Rabbi David Fohrman, Aleph BetaAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings conclude the journey through Isaiah by looking at his prophetic visions for the future and how hope changes the substance of our conversations, desires, and experiences.

BEMA 137: A Dry Tree

BEMA 71: The Prophetic Table

BEMA 332: Andrew DeCort — Flourishing on the Edge of Faith

Friend or Foe #1: The Truth and Proper Place of Guilt sermon — YouTube

Overview of Isaiah — BibleProject

King Chizkiah, the Almost Messiah — Rabbi David Fohrman, Aleph Beta

Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

","summary":"A New World of Hope Realized","date_published":"2024-02-08T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/eaadabc5-662d-43f4-a1f5-21d17f35e72f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36208294,"duration_in_seconds":4496}]},{"id":"61a69914-a11b-4ad0-846d-ff22f587870e","title":"376: Isaiah — Maternal Images of God","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/376","content_text":"Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Reed Dent discuss the maternal images seen throughout Isaiah.Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Behavior of a Pallas’s cat — YouTube","content_html":"

Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Reed Dent discuss the maternal images seen throughout Isaiah.

Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Behavior of a Pallas’s cat — YouTube

","summary":"As a Mother Comforts Her Child","date_published":"2024-02-01T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/61a69914-a11b-4ad0-846d-ff22f587870e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26498730,"duration_in_seconds":3283}]},{"id":"ded336f5-f24c-4872-9dbc-4bb6cbd57aa1","title":"375: Isaiah — What Perseverance Produces","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/375","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings press on into the final chapters of Isaiah’s servant discourse, hearing the famous passage of God’s suffering servant and searching for the fruit of those trials.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings press on into the final chapters of Isaiah’s servant discourse, hearing the famous passage of God’s suffering servant and searching for the fruit of those trials.

","summary":"The Suffering Servant","date_published":"2024-01-25T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/ded336f5-f24c-4872-9dbc-4bb6cbd57aa1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16568818,"duration_in_seconds":2041}]},{"id":"930d7ae3-20c3-4a02-8d5e-facae194004b","title":"374: Isaiah — When Suffering Is the Way","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/374","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings enter a new season of Isaiah’s prophecy. Times have changed, circumstances are different, but God’s love remains the same.Tikkun Olam — WikipediaBEMA 192: Telling a StoryBEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — ServantBEMA 289: John — Loved to the End","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings enter a new season of Isaiah’s prophecy. Times have changed, circumstances are different, but God’s love remains the same.

Tikkun Olam — Wikipedia

BEMA 192: Telling a Story

BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — Servant

BEMA 289: John — Loved to the End

","summary":"Isaiah and Tikkun Olam","date_published":"2024-01-18T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/930d7ae3-20c3-4a02-8d5e-facae194004b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26865293,"duration_in_seconds":3328}]},{"id":"6ab83fb8-e47d-4aeb-9fa3-26ef1a0184d2","title":"373: Preston Ulmer — Deconstruct Faith, Discover Jesus","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/373","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Preston Ulmer, author of Deconstruct Faith, Discover Jesus, founder and director of the Doubters’ Club, pastor at North Point Church in Springfield, MO, and many pastoral roles before that.Deconstruct Faith, Discover Jesus by Preston UlmerThe Doubters’ Club (website)The Doubters’ Club (book) by Preston UlmerEncanto (2021 film)Conversational Intelligence by Judith E. GlaserPreston on InstagramAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Preston Ulmer.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Preston Ulmer, author of Deconstruct Faith, Discover Jesus, founder and director of the Doubters’ Club, pastor at North Point Church in Springfield, MO, and many pastoral roles before that.

Deconstruct Faith, Discover Jesus by Preston Ulmer

The Doubters’ Club (website)

The Doubters’ Club (book) by Preston Ulmer

Encanto (2021 film)

Conversational Intelligence by Judith E. Glaser

Preston on Instagram

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Preston Ulmer.

","summary":"Doubts as a Sign of a Vibrant Faith","date_published":"2024-01-11T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/6ab83fb8-e47d-4aeb-9fa3-26ef1a0184d2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28811685,"duration_in_seconds":3572}]},{"id":"161a944a-c1e9-41aa-855c-51c9fcf45c1e","title":"372: Isaiah — History and Redaction","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/372","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are with Elle Grover Fricks to discuss the historical portion of Isaiah that bridges the two parts of the prophetic work, considering the possibilities for voices and redactions.BEMA 82: The Text — When, Where, Who, and WhyDocumentary Hypothesis — WikipediaAsking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon“The Re-Emergence of Source Criticism: The Neo-Documentary Hypothesis” by Joel S. Baden — Yale Divinity SchoolBEMA 71: The Prophetic TableThe Documentary Hypothesis and the Composition of the Pentateuch by Umberto Cassuto (PDF)“You have been weighed, measured, and found wanting” — A Knight’s Tale, YouTubeBEMA 365: Isaiah — Prophet vs. Wizard PriestsAšipu — WikipediaWhere God Was Born by Bruce FeilerIf All the Seas Were Ink by Ilana Kurshan2023 NFL Season — Wikipedia","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are with Elle Grover Fricks to discuss the historical portion of Isaiah that bridges the two parts of the prophetic work, considering the possibilities for voices and redactions.

BEMA 82: The Text — When, Where, Who, and Why

Documentary Hypothesis — Wikipedia

Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

“The Re-Emergence of Source Criticism: The Neo-Documentary Hypothesis” by Joel S. Baden — Yale Divinity School

BEMA 71: The Prophetic Table

The Documentary Hypothesis and the Composition of the Pentateuch by Umberto Cassuto (PDF)

“You have been weighed, measured, and found wanting” — A Knight’s Tale, YouTube

BEMA 365: Isaiah — Prophet vs. Wizard Priests

Ašipu — Wikipedia

Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler

If All the Seas Were Ink by Ilana Kurshan

2023 NFL Season — Wikipedia

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the reality of God’s anger in the next portion of Isaiah.

The Jewish Study Bible: Second Edition

“JPS Bible Translation Enters Digital Era with Sefaria” — The Jewish Publication Society

JPS Tanakh 1917 — BibleHub

New Jewish Publication Society of America Tanakh — Wikipedia

","summary":"All Nations Are Subject","date_published":"2023-12-21T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/e470ba14-d4f1-4249-a737-47ae6d7a7af8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16279188,"duration_in_seconds":2005}]},{"id":"ddb025bd-5b05-4933-835b-cb814ccaacf9","title":"370: Isaiah — Woes","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/370","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the next portion of Isaiah to see God’s message aimed directly as His own people.BEMA 176: Revelation — Smyrna and Their CrownBeth Moore on the Church in History — TwitterBEMA 136: Each One","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the next portion of Isaiah to see God’s message aimed directly as His own people.

BEMA 176: Revelation — Smyrna and Their Crown

Beth Moore on the Church in History — Twitter

BEMA 136: Each One

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the universal pronouncement of God’s care and judgment in Isaiah, and then see the response of the prophet to what could lie ahead.

","summary":"Hope Waits to Be Chosen","date_published":"2023-12-07T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/f69563d8-b3c6-47a8-8e6e-b0b1f42a4030.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16664625,"duration_in_seconds":2053}]},{"id":"f1a2ad26-ca3f-44e9-b11c-d92075dd34b7","title":"368: Elisa Bosley — Spiritual Eldercare","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/368","content_text":"Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks are joined by Elisa Bosley, founder of Spiritual Eldercare. Elisa has decades of experience leading worship services and Bible studies, and also working with adults who have dementia. Combining those efforts, she became a chaplain in 2016 and serves at a long-term memory care community in Boulder, Colorado.Spiritual EldercareAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Elisa Bosley.","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks are joined by Elisa Bosley, founder of Spiritual Eldercare. Elisa has decades of experience leading worship services and Bible studies, and also working with adults who have dementia. Combining those efforts, she became a chaplain in 2016 and serves at a long-term memory care community in Boulder, Colorado.

Spiritual Eldercare

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Elisa Bosley.

","summary":"Just Show Up","date_published":"2023-11-30T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/f1a2ad26-ca3f-44e9-b11c-d92075dd34b7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26712884,"duration_in_seconds":3309}]},{"id":"4f89fe58-f96e-4aa6-a111-975e9ad7de4e","title":"367: Isaiah — Burdens","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/367","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Isaiah communicate the comprehensive and exhaustive nature of how God carries the burdens of all nations, not just the ones that bear His name.Presentation for Isaiah — Burdens (PDF)NIV Archaeological Study BibleNIV Cultural Backgrounds Study BibleThe Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary by Robert AlterCross Vision by Gregory A. BoydCrucifixion of the Warrior God by Gregory A. Boyd","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Isaiah communicate the comprehensive and exhaustive nature of how God carries the burdens of all nations, not just the ones that bear His name.

Presentation for Isaiah — Burdens (PDF)

NIV Archaeological Study Bible

NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible

The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary by Robert Alter

Cross Vision by Gregory A. Boyd

Crucifixion of the Warrior God by Gregory A. Boyd

","summary":"The Care of God for All Nations","date_published":"2023-11-16T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/4f89fe58-f96e-4aa6-a111-975e9ad7de4e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22881584,"duration_in_seconds":2831}]},{"id":"fe921f87-5bd4-4f5f-91dd-688fb627e1b8","title":"366: Isaiah — Let the Man Cook!","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/366","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into Isaiah and the days of Ahaz to see God’s invitation to trust the story—and warnings for what might happen if that invitation is not accepted.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into Isaiah and the days of Ahaz to see God’s invitation to trust the story—and warnings for what might happen if that invitation is not accepted.

","summary":"Hope in the Face of Cynicism and Despair","date_published":"2023-11-09T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/fe921f87-5bd4-4f5f-91dd-688fb627e1b8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25603827,"duration_in_seconds":3171}]},{"id":"f7a2bbea-16c3-4e86-8fc0-9848e4137090","title":"365: Isaiah — Prophet vs. Wizard Priests","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/365","content_text":"Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé dig a little deeper into the cultural context of Isaiah 6.“Isaiah's Impure Lips and Their Purification in Light of Akkadian Sources” by Victor (Avigdor) Hurowitz — JSTORMyths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria by Lewis SpenceBārû — WikipediaBāru (Mesopotamian priest) — BritannicaBārûtu — Wikipedia","content_html":"

Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé dig a little deeper into the cultural context of Isaiah 6.

“Isaiah's Impure Lips and Their Purification in Light of Akkadian Sources” by Victor (Avigdor) Hurowitz — JSTOR

Myths & Legends of Babylonia & Assyria by Lewis Spence

Bārû — Wikipedia

Bāru (Mesopotamian priest) — Britannica

Bārûtu — Wikipedia

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey into the text of Isaiah, hearing the call of a father to his stubborn children.

The Ache for Meaning by Tommy Brown

The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary by Robert Alter

BEMA 51: 1 Isaiah — Vineyard

Isaiah: Holy, Holy, Holy — Derrick Rohr, Campus Christian Fellowship

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back with Reed Dent to continue the introduction to the prophecy of Isaiah and consider Walter Brueggemann’s ideas about the prophetic imagination.

The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann

“What Prophecy Is For” — BibleProject Podcast

Thought of the Day: Prophetic Imagination — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are with Reed Dent to begin a journey deep into the prophecy of Isaiah by considering what we can learn from Abraham Joshua Heschel about the prophetic pathos.

The Prophets by Abraham Joshua Heschel

Isaiah: History — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

A Collision or (3+4=7) by David Crowder*Band

Collected Poems of W. H. Auden (see Part IX)

Lost in the Cosmos by Walker Percy

NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible

“I Have a Dream” (Martin Luther King Jr. speech) — Wikipedia

“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” (Martin Luther King Jr. speech) — Wikipedia

","summary":"A Prophet Who Feels Fiercely","date_published":"2023-10-12T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/11f93c23-f4d9-4167-9d50-e29838cd135e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27264993,"duration_in_seconds":3378}]},{"id":"c56de38d-9216-4e9a-ac16-525fb15b1374","title":"361: Session 8 Intro","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/361","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings return to “Ordinary Time” on the podcast and prepare for some fresh studies of the Text.BEMA 190: Session 4 CapstoneBEMA News & EventsImpact Campus MinistriesBEMA Discord","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings return to “Ordinary Time” on the podcast and prepare for some fresh studies of the Text.

BEMA 190: Session 4 Capstone

BEMA News & Events

Impact Campus Ministries

BEMA Discord

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up Session 7 of the podcast by hearing about Marty’s sabbatical experience and reflecting on what we’ve all been through in this season of rest.

“Closing Time” (Marty’s sabbatical recap blog post)

Meet the Solomons: Sabbatical Recap — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Ignatius of Loyola — Wikipedia

BEMA 350: Kat Armstrong — Storyline Bible

BEMA 351: Sabbath Reflection Music

“Birdsongs alleviate anxiety and paranoia in healthy participants” by E. Stobbe, J. Sundermann, L. Ascone & S. Kühn — Scientific Reports

Sound Escapes Podcast

Fasting by Scot McKnight

Beholding by Strahan Coleman

","summary":"Conclusion of Session 7","date_published":"2023-09-28T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/44981f06-0f75-490e-865c-61f1647e8a33.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15822939,"duration_in_seconds":1950}]},{"id":"4e6cfe46-6560-400b-bbd4-a59dc79ff8ce","title":"359: Dallas Jenkins — Humanity and Historicity (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/359","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back with Dallas Jenkins to mull over the questions that arose from Seasons 2 and 3 of The Chosen.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb5&2 T-Shirt — The ChosenAncient Israel by Roland de VauxGrafted on YouTubeAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Dallas Jenkins.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back with Dallas Jenkins to mull over the questions that arose from Seasons 2 and 3 of The Chosen.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

5&2 T-Shirt — The Chosen

Ancient Israel by Roland de Vaux

Grafted on YouTube

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Dallas Jenkins.

","summary":"God Does Impossible Math","date_published":"2023-09-25T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/4e6cfe46-6560-400b-bbd4-a59dc79ff8ce.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38169609,"duration_in_seconds":4744}]},{"id":"5eb4c387-51de-4064-adf1-323eebe51d0a","title":"358: Sabbath Practice — Prayer","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/358","content_text":"Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Elle Grover Fricks pontificate on the practice of prayer.Presentation for Sabbath Practice — Prayer (PDF)“Patient Trust” by Pierre Teilhard de ChardinSpiritual Direction by Henri NouwenPrayer by Richard J. FosterThis Is Water by David Foster WallaceEvery Moment Holy, Volume I by Douglas Kaine McKelveyEvery Moment Holy, Volume II by Douglas Kaine McKelveyTo Bless the Space Between Us by John O’DonohueThe Ignatian Examen — Jesuits.org“How to Make Ringtones for iPhone” by Don Reisinger — Tom’s Guide“How to Create Custom Ringtones for Your Android Phone” by Cameron Summerson — How-To GeekSilence (2016 film)The Cast of Rogue One — Wikipedia","content_html":"

Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Elle Grover Fricks pontificate on the practice of prayer.

Presentation for Sabbath Practice — Prayer (PDF)

“Patient Trust” by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Spiritual Direction by Henri Nouwen

Prayer by Richard J. Foster

This Is Water by David Foster Wallace

Every Moment Holy, Volume I by Douglas Kaine McKelvey

Every Moment Holy, Volume II by Douglas Kaine McKelvey

To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donohue

The Ignatian Examen — Jesuits.org

“How to Make Ringtones for iPhone” by Don Reisinger — Tom’s Guide

“How to Create Custom Ringtones for Your Android Phone” by Cameron Summerson — How-To Geek

Silence (2016 film)

The Cast of Rogue One — Wikipedia

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Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks traverse the topic of fasting.

Didache — Wikipedia

Basil of Caesarea — Wikipedia

John Wesley (Holy Club section for fasting) — Wikipedia

Jewish Fast Days — Chabad.org

“Fasting for Religious Observance” — Brandeis University

“Intermittent Fasting 101: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide” — Healthline

","summary":"In the Bible and History","date_published":"2023-09-14T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/d72ee77e-2c37-4449-94a6-ec2369916b9b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28974835,"duration_in_seconds":3594}]},{"id":"8c02b3ab-84b5-4ff0-b0c0-9e3fc54a20b6","title":"356: Sabbath Practice — Friendship w/ Derrick James Rohr III","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/356","content_text":"Brent Billings is considering the practice of friendship with Reed Dent and his best friend and ministry partner Derrick James Rohr III.CCF Truman StaffThe Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich BonhoefferThe Four Loves by C. S. LewisAdditional audio production by Gus Simpson","content_html":"

Brent Billings is considering the practice of friendship with Reed Dent and his best friend and ministry partner Derrick James Rohr III.

CCF Truman Staff

The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

The Four Loves by C. S. Lewis

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore Marty’s spiritual practices and see what has changed or evolved for him over the last seven years.

BEMA 24: Creating a Space

Thought of the Day: Two Hands of Faith — Marty Solomon, YouTube

The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr

Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

“Is It Time to Quit ‘Quiet Time’?” by Dru Johnson and Celina Durgin — Christianity Today

Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret by Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor (via Jim Feicht)

A Day in the Life: Spiritual Practices — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Thought of the Day: Writing the Text — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Finding Our Way Again by Brian McLaren

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Shaping Faith #5: Fasting sermon — YouTube

","summary":"Doing the Work to Create Space","date_published":"2023-08-31T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/88e1ee2d-f874-4d87-8268-a18eb6e5d05c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23349186,"duration_in_seconds":2891}]},{"id":"23f63f43-a39f-48ff-8973-2d9199fa77cd","title":"354: Sabbath Practice — Flow","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/354","content_text":"Brent Billings and Josh Bossé discuss his spiritual practices and how they have evolved throughout his journey with God.Schottenstein Interlinear Complete Chumash by Rabbi Menachem Davis","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Josh Bossé discuss his spiritual practices and how they have evolved throughout his journey with God.

Schottenstein Interlinear Complete Chumash by Rabbi Menachem Davis

","summary":"Letting the Spirit Carry You as a Sail","date_published":"2023-08-24T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/23f63f43-a39f-48ff-8973-2d9199fa77cd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34223743,"duration_in_seconds":4251}]},{"id":"31dce880-a613-4a56-b6f7-e87a955fcfe7","title":"353: Sabbath Practice — Heart","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/353","content_text":"Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks chat about her spiritual practices.Notebook Classic — LEUCHTTURM1917SHARPIE S-Gel Pen, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black Ink“Advantage of Handwriting Over Typing on Learning Words” by Aya S. Ihara et al. — Frontiers in Human Neuroscience“Is the News Making Us Unhappy?” by Natascha de Hoog and Peter Verboon — British Journal of Psychology","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks chat about her spiritual practices.

Notebook Classic — LEUCHTTURM1917

SHARPIE S-Gel Pen, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black Ink

“Advantage of Handwriting Over Typing on Learning Words” by Aya S. Ihara et al. — Frontiers in Human Neuroscience

“Is the News Making Us Unhappy?” by Natascha de Hoog and Peter Verboon — British Journal of Psychology

","summary":"Or Baseball Bats","date_published":"2023-08-17T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/31dce880-a613-4a56-b6f7-e87a955fcfe7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24701013,"duration_in_seconds":3060}]},{"id":"a1a92426-d28a-43b1-857a-c29240a99a71","title":"352: Sabbath Practice — Attentiveness","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/352","content_text":"Brent Billings and Reed Dent consider a different framework for spiritual practice and explore how Reed engages his own practices.BEMA 24: Creating a SpaceGrasslands National Park — WikipediaVisiting Grasslands National Park — Brent BillingsBig Bend National Park — WikipediaFour Quartets by T. S. EliotThe Books of Scott CairnsDaily Prayer with the Corrymeela Community by Pádraig Ó TuamaPoetry Unbound PodcastMaking All Things New by Henri NouwenEat This Book by Eugene H. PetersonCommon Prayer by Shane Claiborne, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, and Enuma OkoroEndless Life by Scott CairnsEvery Moment Holy, Volume I by Douglas Kaine McKelveyEvery Moment Holy, Volume II by Douglas Kaine McKelveySpiritual Direction by Henri Nouwen“Introduction to Poetry” by Billy Collins from The Apple That Astonished ParisThe Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen“Your Kids Aren’t Too Old for Picture Books, and Neither Are You” by Pamela Paul — The New York Times","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Reed Dent consider a different framework for spiritual practice and explore how Reed engages his own practices.

BEMA 24: Creating a Space

Grasslands National Park — Wikipedia

Visiting Grasslands National Park — Brent Billings

Big Bend National Park — Wikipedia

Four Quartets by T. S. Eliot

The Books of Scott Cairns

Daily Prayer with the Corrymeela Community by Pádraig Ó Tuama

Poetry Unbound Podcast

Making All Things New by Henri Nouwen

Eat This Book by Eugene H. Peterson

Common Prayer by Shane Claiborne, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, and Enuma Okoro

Endless Life by Scott Cairns

Every Moment Holy, Volume I by Douglas Kaine McKelvey

Every Moment Holy, Volume II by Douglas Kaine McKelvey

Spiritual Direction by Henri Nouwen

“Introduction to Poetry” by Billy Collins from The Apple That Astonished Paris

The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen

“Your Kids Aren’t Too Old for Picture Books, and Neither Are You” by Pamela Paul — The New York Times

","summary":"Attending to the World Around Us","date_published":"2023-08-10T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/a1a92426-d28a-43b1-857a-c29240a99a71.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27518511,"duration_in_seconds":3412}]},{"id":"69f21ef2-99d4-46c4-8cac-60dc792e9817","title":"351: Sabbath Reflection Music (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/351","content_text":"Brent Billings offers an extended track of music and sounds for spending time in reflection. To maintain a reasonable file size for downloads, this music is presented at a slightly reduced quality compared to the original Sabbath Reflection episodes.Source Music for Session 7 — Soundstripe","content_html":"

Brent Billings offers an extended track of music and sounds for spending time in reflection. To maintain a reasonable file size for downloads, this music is presented at a slightly reduced quality compared to the original Sabbath Reflection episodes.

Source Music for Session 7 — Soundstripe

","summary":"Extended Music","date_published":"2023-08-07T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/69f21ef2-99d4-46c4-8cac-60dc792e9817.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":185820990,"duration_in_seconds":9280}]},{"id":"ae97d42d-bcd8-45b2-b4f1-a2f327207771","title":"350: Kat Armstrong — Storyline Bible","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/350","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Kat Armstrong, a Bible teacher and ministry leader who holds a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. She is the author of the Storyline Bible Studies and is the cofounder of the Polished Network.Mountains by Kat ArmstrongStoryline Bible Studies by Kat ArmstrongThe Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing by Jonathan T. PenningtonTree of Life Series — BibleProject PodcastThe Art of Reading Scripture by Ellen F. Davis and Richard B. Hays (contains “Reading Scripture as a Coherent Story” by Richard Bauckham)Bono by University PressReading the Bible for a Change by Ray LubeckNo More Holding Back by Kat ArmstrongThe In-Between Place by Kat ArmstrongKat Armstrong on InstagramPolished NetworkKat Armstrong’s websiteAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Kat Armstrong.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Kat Armstrong, a Bible teacher and ministry leader who holds a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. She is the author of the Storyline Bible Studies and is the cofounder of the Polished Network.

Mountains by Kat Armstrong

Storyline Bible Studies by Kat Armstrong

The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing by Jonathan T. Pennington

Tree of Life Series — BibleProject Podcast

The Art of Reading Scripture by Ellen F. Davis and Richard B. Hays (contains “Reading Scripture as a Coherent Story” by Richard Bauckham)

Bono by University Press

Reading the Bible for a Change by Ray Lubeck

No More Holding Back by Kat Armstrong

The In-Between Place by Kat Armstrong

Kat Armstrong on Instagram

Polished Network

Kat Armstrong’s website

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Kat Armstrong.

","summary":"Exploring Themes Found Across the Bible","date_published":"2023-08-03T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/ae97d42d-bcd8-45b2-b4f1-a2f327207771.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23038537,"duration_in_seconds":2852}]},{"id":"56a3ccfa-f0d9-4122-976e-91c605e93399","title":"349: The Chosen S3E8 — “Sustenance” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/349","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the ultimate episode of Season 3 of The Chosen.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbBEMA 71: The Prophetic TableAddendum to BEMA 80 [on Pharisees] — Marty Solomon, YouTube","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the ultimate episode of Season 3 of The Chosen.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

BEMA 71: The Prophetic Table

Addendum to BEMA 80 [on Pharisees] — Marty Solomon, YouTube

","summary":"Taking the Text Seriously","date_published":"2023-07-31T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/56a3ccfa-f0d9-4122-976e-91c605e93399.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26132050,"duration_in_seconds":3185}]},{"id":"0b9ee128-af92-424f-96a1-de7d4326e4b6","title":"348: Sabbath Reflection VII — Trust","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/348","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings conclude this series of reflection by working to apply the lessons of trust from the Mishkan.Presentation for Sabbath Reflection VII — Trust (PDF)BEMA 331: Sanctuary — Resting with the MishkanStoryline Bible Studies by Kat Armstrong","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings conclude this series of reflection by working to apply the lessons of trust from the Mishkan.

Presentation for Sabbath Reflection VII — Trust (PDF)

BEMA 331: Sanctuary — Resting with the Mishkan

Storyline Bible Studies by Kat Armstrong

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the events of the penultimate episode of Season 3 of The Chosen.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue this series of reflection, considering the wonder of God’s redemptive, saving work, which isn’t ours to control.

Presentation for Sabbath Reflection VI — Wonder (PDF)

BEMA 330: Sanctuary — Traversing the Mishkan

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are introduced to Pilate and watch with the crowd as Jesus does everything except get John the Baptist out of jail.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Rabbi Akiva — Wikipedia

","summary":"Pilate Enters, John Questions, Jesus Heals","date_published":"2023-07-17T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/ec648364-d4d4-427f-8697-24fbd339d11c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24395562,"duration_in_seconds":2958}]},{"id":"af37cfa8-9a35-4ab4-b204-edb8c85e74b0","title":"344: Sabbath Reflection V — Place","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/344","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a series of reflection, considering our approaches to sin and how we occupy different places.Presentation for Sabbath Reflection V — Place (PDF)BEMA 329: Sanctuary — Moving the Mishkan","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a series of reflection, considering our approaches to sin and how we occupy different places.

Presentation for Sabbath Reflection V — Place (PDF)

BEMA 329: Sanctuary — Moving the Mishkan

","summary":"Reflecting on the Tabernacle","date_published":"2023-07-13T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/af37cfa8-9a35-4ab4-b204-edb8c85e74b0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":89399469,"duration_in_seconds":2787}]},{"id":"6aa4c136-3604-4c64-beb4-b48ff7195e1b","title":"343: The Chosen S3E5 — “Clean, Part 2” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/343","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see Jesus engage the act of healing in new ways.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbBEMA 103: Healing in His Wings","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see Jesus engage the act of healing in new ways.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

BEMA 103: Healing in His Wings

","summary":"Jesus Takes Healing to a New Level","date_published":"2023-07-10T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/6aa4c136-3604-4c64-beb4-b48ff7195e1b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21792695,"duration_in_seconds":2651}]},{"id":"6e692b40-0be7-4370-ba57-308623fcc282","title":"342: Sabbath Reflection IV — Teaching","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/342","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue this series of reflection, working to consider the different ways in which we teach others.Presentation for Sabbath Reflection IV — Teaching (PDF)BEMA 328: Sanctuary — Listening by the Mishkan","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue this series of reflection, working to consider the different ways in which we teach others.

Presentation for Sabbath Reflection IV — Teaching (PDF)

BEMA 328: Sanctuary — Listening by the Mishkan

","summary":"Reflecting on the Tabernacle","date_published":"2023-07-06T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/6e692b40-0be7-4370-ba57-308623fcc282.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":86422767,"duration_in_seconds":2693}]},{"id":"d4cd11dc-f411-4d74-9f2e-6346bcdbe0b9","title":"341: The Chosen S3E4 — “Clean, Part 1” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/341","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see the disciples utilize their healing power and then process what happened.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbBEMA 332: Andrew DeCort — Flourishing on the Edge of FaithBEMA 124: Statement of TriumphBanias Archaeological Dig of 2020 — YouTube","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see the disciples utilize their healing power and then process what happened.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

BEMA 332: Andrew DeCort — Flourishing on the Edge of Faith

BEMA 124: Statement of Triumph

Banias Archaeological Dig of 2020 — YouTube

","summary":"The Disciples Engage in Healing","date_published":"2023-07-03T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/d4cd11dc-f411-4d74-9f2e-6346bcdbe0b9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19489801,"duration_in_seconds":2355}]},{"id":"82676f1f-51d1-4d8a-b437-0eada8540e4d","title":"340: Sabbath Reflection III — Community","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/340","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue this series of reflection, working to apply the lessons of community from the Mishkan.Presentation for Sabbath Reflection III — Community (PDF)BEMA 327: Sanctuary — Feasting at the Mishkan","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue this series of reflection, working to apply the lessons of community from the Mishkan.

Presentation for Sabbath Reflection III — Community (PDF)

BEMA 327: Sanctuary — Feasting at the Mishkan

","summary":"Reflecting on the Tabernacle","date_published":"2023-06-29T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/82676f1f-51d1-4d8a-b437-0eada8540e4d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66904893,"duration_in_seconds":2084}]},{"id":"8262ea83-c4f5-4f4a-bd13-436d87ff7510","title":"339: The Chosen S3E3 — “Physician, Heal Yourself” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/339","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch as Jesus returns to Nazareth to become a prophet without honor in his hometown.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch as Jesus returns to Nazareth to become a prophet without honor in his hometown.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

","summary":"Jesus Returns to Nazareth","date_published":"2023-06-26T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/8262ea83-c4f5-4f4a-bd13-436d87ff7510.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24755861,"duration_in_seconds":3006}]},{"id":"541d8372-02ac-4cc2-866c-618211e76f62","title":"338: Sabbath Reflection II — Love","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/338","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue through this series of reflection, working to apply the lessons of love from the Mishkan.Presentation for Sabbath Reflection II — Love (PDF)BEMA 326: Sanctuary — Entering the Mishkan","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue through this series of reflection, working to apply the lessons of love from the Mishkan.

Presentation for Sabbath Reflection II — Love (PDF)

BEMA 326: Sanctuary — Entering the Mishkan

","summary":"Reflecting on the Tabernacle","date_published":"2023-06-22T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/541d8372-02ac-4cc2-866c-618211e76f62.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63897258,"duration_in_seconds":1990}]},{"id":"3185cb65-b309-42f6-be39-15e0e2178eff","title":"337: The Chosen S3E2 — “Two by Two” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/337","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings return to The Chosen to watch as the disciples are commissioned as apostles and sent out in pairs.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbCohortes Urbanae — WikipediaThe Kingdom (Teaching Series) — Marty Solomon, YouTubeAddendum: James Who? — Marty Solomon, YouTubeBEMA 259: Kevan Chandler — We Carry Kevan","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings return to The Chosen to watch as the disciples are commissioned as apostles and sent out in pairs.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Cohortes Urbanae — Wikipedia

The Kingdom (Teaching Series) — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Addendum: James Who? — Marty Solomon, YouTube

BEMA 259: Kevan Chandler — We Carry Kevan

","summary":"The Disciples Are Sent Out","date_published":"2023-06-19T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/3185cb65-b309-42f6-be39-15e0e2178eff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22284683,"duration_in_seconds":2701}]},{"id":"000d5632-3933-45cd-b19f-7beff6417101","title":"336: Sabbath Reflection I — Truth","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/336","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings start a series of reflection, working to apply the lessons of the Mishkan once again.Presentation for Sabbath Reflection I — Truth (PDF)BEMA 325: Sanctuary — Waking Up in the Mishkan","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings start a series of reflection, working to apply the lessons of the Mishkan once again.

Presentation for Sabbath Reflection I — Truth (PDF)

BEMA 325: Sanctuary — Waking Up in the Mishkan

","summary":"Reflecting on the Tabernacle","date_published":"2023-06-15T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/000d5632-3933-45cd-b19f-7beff6417101.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64408791,"duration_in_seconds":2006}]},{"id":"f32a5935-3d90-406a-9cc9-79ac624969ca","title":"335: The Chosen S3E1 — “Homecoming” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/335","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings jump back into The Chosen with the first episode of Season 3.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbBEMA 21: With All Your Soul & “Very”Machaerus — Wikipedia","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings jump back into The Chosen with the first episode of Season 3.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

BEMA 21: With All Your Soul & “Very”

Machaerus — Wikipedia

","summary":"Practical Application of the Words of Jesus","date_published":"2023-06-12T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/f32a5935-3d90-406a-9cc9-79ac624969ca.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25343129,"duration_in_seconds":3091}]},{"id":"b78fdbd4-929c-4ff1-b208-556e49c824ce","title":"334: Session 7 Intro","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/334","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture into new territory and approach the podcast with a different perspective for a season.“The Sabbath Year” by Marty Solomon","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture into new territory and approach the podcast with a different perspective for a season.

“The Sabbath Year” by Marty Solomon

","summary":"Stepping into Sabbath","date_published":"2023-06-08T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/b78fdbd4-929c-4ff1-b208-556e49c824ce.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15072476,"duration_in_seconds":1857}]},{"id":"7ae298c2-be1b-4327-93f4-17c89ad34ebf","title":"333: Session 6 Capstone","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/333","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up Session 6 of the podcast and reflect on where we’ve been.Marty on GoodreadsThe Kingdom (Teaching Series) — Marty Solomon, YouTubeBook Tour Recap blog postBook Tour Recap on YouTubeBEMA 307: Tohu va Vohu (State of the Podcast)","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up Session 6 of the podcast and reflect on where we’ve been.

Marty on Goodreads

The Kingdom (Teaching Series) — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Book Tour Recap blog post

Book Tour Recap on YouTube

BEMA 307: Tohu va Vohu (State of the Podcast)

","summary":"Conclusion of Session 6","date_published":"2023-06-01T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/7ae298c2-be1b-4327-93f4-17c89ad34ebf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24223898,"duration_in_seconds":2891}]},{"id":"6c7a5701-1d98-49af-8b6d-e3bff7830af2","title":"332: Andrew DeCort — Flourishing on the Edge of Faith","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/332","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Andrew DeCort, author of Flourishing on the Edge of Faith. He holds a Ph.D. in Religious and Political Ethics and is the founder of the Neighbor-Love Movement and the Institute for Faith and Flourishing. Andrew has taught at a variety of universities around the world, and he and his wife, Lily, live and work between Ethiopia and Chicago.Flourishing on the Edge of Faith by Andrew DeCortBEMA 275: Kate Schmidgall — BitterSweetThe Neighbor-Love MovementThe Institute for Faith and FlourishingComing soon: What Is Christianity? by Andrew DeCortAndrew DeCort’s WebsiteAndrew DeCort on FacebookAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Andrew DeCort.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Andrew DeCort, author of Flourishing on the Edge of Faith. He holds a Ph.D. in Religious and Political Ethics and is the founder of the Neighbor-Love Movement and the Institute for Faith and Flourishing. Andrew has taught at a variety of universities around the world, and he and his wife, Lily, live and work between Ethiopia and Chicago.

Flourishing on the Edge of Faith by Andrew DeCort

BEMA 275: Kate Schmidgall — BitterSweet

The Neighbor-Love Movement

The Institute for Faith and Flourishing

Coming soon: What Is Christianity? by Andrew DeCort

Andrew DeCort’s Website

Andrew DeCort on Facebook

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Andrew DeCort.

","summary":"Taking the Prayer of Jesus Seriously","date_published":"2023-05-25T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/6c7a5701-1d98-49af-8b6d-e3bff7830af2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26714048,"duration_in_seconds":3297}]},{"id":"10733475-7427-4a1c-939e-0c84176a8088","title":"331: Sanctuary — Resting with the Mishkan","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/331","content_text":"Brent Billings, Josh Bossé, and Elle Grover Fricks muse on the mysteries of rest and holiness, and conclude the anthology on the tabernacle.Presentation for Sanctuary — Resting with the Mishkan (PDF)Strong Bad Email #58: Dragon — YouTubeThe Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel“When You Believe” from The Prince of Egypt — YouTube“Doubting Doubts” by Citizens & Saints — YouTube","content_html":"

Brent Billings, Josh Bossé, and Elle Grover Fricks muse on the mysteries of rest and holiness, and conclude the anthology on the tabernacle.

Presentation for Sanctuary — Resting with the Mishkan (PDF)

Strong Bad Email #58: Dragon — YouTube

The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel

“When You Believe” from The Prince of Egypt — YouTube

“Doubting Doubts” by Citizens & Saints — YouTube

","summary":"Exploring Sabbath in the Presence of God","date_published":"2023-05-18T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/10733475-7427-4a1c-939e-0c84176a8088.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51768817,"duration_in_seconds":6429}]},{"id":"845e528b-6dd1-4279-b7e0-28576ec6ebad","title":"330: Sanctuary — Traversing the Mishkan","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/330","content_text":"Brent Billings, Josh Bossé, and Elle Grover Fricks gather once again around the fire and wrestle with the radical implications of putting the Divine Image into practice.Presentation for Sanctuary — Traversing the Mishkan (PDF)“Man as the Image of God in Genesis in the Light of Ancient Near Eastern Parallels” by Edward Mason Curtis — University of Pennsylvania ScholarlyCommonsImage of God — WikipediaBEMA 248: Joy and Lot’s Untitled Wife w/ Elle Grover Fricks","content_html":"

Brent Billings, Josh Bossé, and Elle Grover Fricks gather once again around the fire and wrestle with the radical implications of putting the Divine Image into practice.

Presentation for Sanctuary — Traversing the Mishkan (PDF)

“Man as the Image of God in Genesis in the Light of Ancient Near Eastern Parallels” by Edward Mason Curtis — University of Pennsylvania ScholarlyCommons

Image of God — Wikipedia

BEMA 248: Joy and Lot’s Untitled Wife w/ Elle Grover Fricks

","summary":"The Image and Likeness of God","date_published":"2023-05-11T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/845e528b-6dd1-4279-b7e0-28576ec6ebad.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57051096,"duration_in_seconds":7090}]},{"id":"1c333fd8-6914-46ac-a016-6737f5744f53","title":"329: Sanctuary — Moving the Mishkan","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/329","content_text":"Brent Billings is with Josh Bossé and Reed Dent to see how God’s presence shows up in surprising ways throughout the tabernacle.Presentation for Sanctuary — Moving the Mishkan (PDF)BEMA 294: John — Sacrifice, Suffering, and Joy","content_html":"

Brent Billings is with Josh Bossé and Reed Dent to see how God’s presence shows up in surprising ways throughout the tabernacle.

Presentation for Sanctuary — Moving the Mishkan (PDF)

BEMA 294: John — Sacrifice, Suffering, and Joy

","summary":"Meeting God in Surprising Ways","date_published":"2023-05-04T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/1c333fd8-6914-46ac-a016-6737f5744f53.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48665617,"duration_in_seconds":6041}]},{"id":"77f22040-160b-400b-8a36-f1aa7e31720a","title":"328: Sanctuary — Listening by the Mishkan","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/328","content_text":"Brent Billings is with Josh Bossé and Reed Dent to consider the role of priests in the tabernacle through their clothing.Presentation for Sanctuary — Listening by the Mishkan (PDF)A Commentary on the Book of Exodus by U. CassutoDiary of a Country Priest (1951 film)","content_html":"

Brent Billings is with Josh Bossé and Reed Dent to consider the role of priests in the tabernacle through their clothing.

Presentation for Sanctuary — Listening by the Mishkan (PDF)

A Commentary on the Book of Exodus by U. Cassuto

Diary of a Country Priest (1951 film)

","summary":"Engaging Spiritual Leadership","date_published":"2023-04-27T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/77f22040-160b-400b-8a36-f1aa7e31720a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58363092,"duration_in_seconds":7254}]},{"id":"655f6880-1916-4548-ac0d-a832dc1f7f94","title":"327: Sanctuary — Feasting at the Mishkan","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/327","content_text":"Brent Billings and Josh Bossé examine the communal life and stability found in the sacrificial altar.Presentation for Sanctuary — Feasting at the Mishkan (PDF)Ship of Theseus — Wikipedia","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Josh Bossé examine the communal life and stability found in the sacrificial altar.

Presentation for Sanctuary — Feasting at the Mishkan (PDF)

Ship of Theseus — Wikipedia

","summary":"Growth in Community","date_published":"2023-04-20T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/655f6880-1916-4548-ac0d-a832dc1f7f94.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43402368,"duration_in_seconds":5383}]},{"id":"044d54ac-3220-4579-8331-90a16ebd80a6","title":"326: Sanctuary — Entering the Mishkan","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/326","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back with Josh Bossé to consider the boundaries established for the tabernacle and the love hidden within them.Presentation for Sanctuary — Entering the Mishkan (PDF)Symbolism of the Biblical World by Othmar KeelInspiration and Incarnation by Peter EnnsJoin the BEMA Slack","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back with Josh Bossé to consider the boundaries established for the tabernacle and the love hidden within them.

Presentation for Sanctuary — Entering the Mishkan (PDF)

Symbolism of the Biblical World by Othmar Keel

Inspiration and Incarnation by Peter Enns

Join the BEMA Slack

","summary":"Inviting People into the Tent","date_published":"2023-04-13T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/044d54ac-3220-4579-8331-90a16ebd80a6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34836685,"duration_in_seconds":4313}]},{"id":"ca9b6c45-08e9-4431-a07d-b0eeda440079","title":"325: Sanctuary — Waking Up in the Mishkan","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/325","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Josh Bossé to begin a series on the tabernacle of Exodus and the parallels it has to the Creation story, turning those spiritual principles into tangible practices.Presentation for Sanctuary — Waking Up in the Mishkan (PDF)Tabernacle — Wikipedia“What’s So Special About the Tabernacle?” — BibleProject PodcastBEMA 286: John — The Test of Bread","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Josh Bossé to begin a series on the tabernacle of Exodus and the parallels it has to the Creation story, turning those spiritual principles into tangible practices.

Presentation for Sanctuary — Waking Up in the Mishkan (PDF)

Tabernacle — Wikipedia

“What’s So Special About the Tabernacle?” — BibleProject Podcast

BEMA 286: John — The Test of Bread

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Anita Grace Brown. She has been using yoga for 25 years to heal from trauma, fear, and spiritual struggles. She engages nature and uses art to help others find redemption.

Grooveology Website

It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere Podcast

Kamikaze Yogi by Anita Grace Brown

Christians Practicing Yoga

The Yoga Abbey

I’m Gonna Stress You Out — Online Course

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Anita Grace Brown.

","summary":"Engaging Yoga to Find Healing","date_published":"2023-03-30T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/88a3af5e-2ce1-49ac-817c-a9391978de42.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21475866,"duration_in_seconds":2643}]},{"id":"a26eeeaf-358c-420e-98ee-d09211eceb5c","title":"323: The Forgotten Women of the Apocalypse","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/323","content_text":"Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks finish out the series by turning their attention to two figures in the book of Revelation.Cinnabar — WikipediaLitter (vehicle) [palanquin] — WikipediaEpiphanius of Salamis — WikipediaHippolytus of Rome — WikipediaIsis — WikipediaBEMA 300: John — The Migdal","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks finish out the series by turning their attention to two figures in the book of Revelation.

Cinnabar — Wikipedia

Litter (vehicle) [palanquin] — Wikipedia

Epiphanius of Salamis — Wikipedia

Hippolytus of Rome — Wikipedia

Isis — Wikipedia

BEMA 300: John — The Migdal

","summary":"Two Figures in Revelation","date_published":"2023-03-23T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/a26eeeaf-358c-420e-98ee-d09211eceb5c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29588664,"duration_in_seconds":3657}]},{"id":"87225acc-8745-452e-b4b9-7094133b0f94","title":"322: The Forgotten Women of the New Testament","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/322","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to survey the forgotten women of the New Testament.Learning Greek with Elle — Servant (PDF)Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty SolomonTrireme — WikipediaDidache — WikipediaJunia (New Testament person) — WikipediaBEMA News & Events","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to survey the forgotten women of the New Testament.

Learning Greek with Elle — Servant (PDF)

Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

Trireme — Wikipedia

Didache — Wikipedia

Junia (New Testament person) — Wikipedia

BEMA News & Events

","summary":"Prophets, Servants, and Ministers","date_published":"2023-03-16T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/87225acc-8745-452e-b4b9-7094133b0f94.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28373798,"duration_in_seconds":3444}]},{"id":"103b3048-48a2-4780-be53-d7490b252949","title":"321: The Forgotten Women of the Tanakh","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/321","content_text":"Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé draw their chairs closer to the fire of the accounts of women who may have been overlooked in the Hebrew Bible.Binders Full of Women — Know Your MemeBEMA 209: Midrash — Noah’s Backstory and the Nephilim","content_html":"

Brent Billings, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé draw their chairs closer to the fire of the accounts of women who may have been overlooked in the Hebrew Bible.

Binders Full of Women — Know Your Meme

BEMA 209: Midrash — Noah’s Backstory and the Nephilim

","summary":"Women from Genesis, Exodus, and Isaiah","date_published":"2023-03-09T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/103b3048-48a2-4780-be53-d7490b252949.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31851342,"duration_in_seconds":3940}]},{"id":"ca126a9e-bb26-4ede-8751-4dd9fc93626b","title":"320: The Forgotten Women — Sages and Wise Women","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/320","content_text":"Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks study sages and wise women of the Text.Nadītu — Wikipedia","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks study sages and wise women of the Text.

Nadītu — Wikipedia

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to discuss how to navigate the dangers of presentism and primitivism as we start a series on the forgotten women of the Bible.

Presentation for The Forgotten Women — Presentism and Primitivism (PDF)

Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari

BEMA 240: Sin and the Archaeology of Joshua w/ Elle Grover Fricks

Levant — Wikipedia

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

BEMA 308: The Chosen S2E9 — “The Messengers”

BEMA 310: The Nativity Story

BEMA 297: Kat Armas — Abuelita Faith

","summary":"Dodging the Dangers of Presentism and Primitivism","date_published":"2023-02-23T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/ed062159-ece8-48ad-82bc-9dd68ac7aa80.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22762458,"duration_in_seconds":2803}]},{"id":"c98ecdde-6d70-4255-9ea0-a499f64907b1","title":"318: Alonzo Felder — Discovering A. S. J. Allen","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/318","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Alonzo Felder, author of Discovering A. S. J. Allen. Over the course of his career as an IT analyst at Duke University, Alonzo became an expert in a number of research methods and has done extensive work on his own family history.Discovering A. S. J. Allen by Alonzo Felder“Do You Know” ScaleReview of Discovering A. S. J. Allen — Marty Solomon, GoodreadsComing soon: Online Course for Family History ResearchComing soon: Documentary Film/SeriesMy Roots FoundationAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Alonzo Felder.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Alonzo Felder, author of Discovering A. S. J. Allen. Over the course of his career as an IT analyst at Duke University, Alonzo became an expert in a number of research methods and has done extensive work on his own family history.

Discovering A. S. J. Allen by Alonzo Felder

“Do You Know” Scale

Review of Discovering A. S. J. Allen — Marty Solomon, Goodreads

Coming soon: Online Course for Family History Research

Coming soon: Documentary Film/Series

My Roots Foundation

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Alonzo Felder.

","summary":"Understanding Who We Are by Honoring Our Ancestors","date_published":"2023-02-16T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/c98ecdde-6d70-4255-9ea0-a499f64907b1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32377786,"duration_in_seconds":4005}]},{"id":"f0e5e655-d4ba-4826-b45f-09072c6c4c21","title":"317: Asking Better Questions of the Bible w/ Erin Geiselman","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/317","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Erin Geiselman, leader of the launch team for Marty’s book Asking Better Questions of the Bible, to discuss what the experience of writing a book was like for Marty.Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty SolomonBEMA 207: J. R. Briggs — The Sacred OverlapThe Writing Life Course — Kairos PartnershipsFrom Novice to Expert by Patricia BennerBEMA 57: Lamentations — Lament and HopeErin Geiselman on TwitterAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Erin Geiselman.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Erin Geiselman, leader of the launch team for Marty’s book Asking Better Questions of the Bible, to discuss what the experience of writing a book was like for Marty.

Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

BEMA 207: J. R. Briggs — The Sacred Overlap

The Writing Life Course — Kairos Partnerships

From Novice to Expert by Patricia Benner

BEMA 57: Lamentations — Lament and Hope

Erin Geiselman on Twitter

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Erin Geiselman.

","summary":"Turning the Table on Marty and His Book ","date_published":"2023-02-09T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/f0e5e655-d4ba-4826-b45f-09072c6c4c21.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33266132,"duration_in_seconds":4116}]},{"id":"66eee542-bfa6-4856-b107-745f9cf4c205","title":"316: Parables — The Unforgiving Servant","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/316","content_text":"Brent Billings and Reed Dent talk about the story of the unforgiving servant and the end of bookkeeping and seeing our enemies as ourselves.BEMA 121: The Key to Your Own PrisonThe Parable of the Unforgiving Servant — Reed Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipNIV Cultural Backgrounds Study BibleFree of Charge by Miroslav VolfJoin the BEMA Slack","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Reed Dent talk about the story of the unforgiving servant and the end of bookkeeping and seeing our enemies as ourselves.

BEMA 121: The Key to Your Own Prison

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible

Free of Charge by Miroslav Volf

Join the BEMA Slack

","summary":"Bookkeeping and Enemies","date_published":"2023-02-02T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/66eee542-bfa6-4856-b107-745f9cf4c205.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36186863,"duration_in_seconds":4482}]},{"id":"bc26d93d-1283-4513-a0b5-32e1b3b73d9e","title":"315: Parables — The Lost Son","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/315","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back with Reed Dent to discuss the lost son of Luke 15 and what it means to be lost.The Pharisees by Joseph Sievers and Amy-Jill LevinePoet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. BaileyKingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back with Reed Dent to discuss the lost son of Luke 15 and what it means to be lost.

The Pharisees by Joseph Sievers and Amy-Jill Levine

Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon

","summary":"Also Known as the Prodigal Son","date_published":"2023-01-26T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/bc26d93d-1283-4513-a0b5-32e1b3b73d9e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36155001,"duration_in_seconds":4478}]},{"id":"8eaaba2e-b712-4b0a-b2bc-64486e43efcd","title":"314: Parables — The Barn Builder","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/314","content_text":"Brent Billings and Reed Dent talk about the story of the rich fool and the dynamics of money and relationships.Tell It Slant by Eugene PetersonHope: The Prophet Candle — The BEMA Liturgy“Tripping Billies” by Dave Matthews Band — YouTubePoet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. BaileyThe Parable of the Rich Fool — Reed Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipJoin the BEMA Slack","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Reed Dent talk about the story of the rich fool and the dynamics of money and relationships.

Tell It Slant by Eugene Peterson

Hope: The Prophet Candle — The BEMA Liturgy

“Tripping Billies” by Dave Matthews Band — YouTube

Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

The Parable of the Rich Fool — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

Join the BEMA Slack

","summary":"Accumulating Worthless Wealth","date_published":"2023-01-19T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/8eaaba2e-b712-4b0a-b2bc-64486e43efcd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23985666,"duration_in_seconds":2956}]},{"id":"4c5cf0f8-cc6e-4278-9d3d-3cc620407eb4","title":"313: Parables — The Good Samaritan","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/313","content_text":"Brent Billings is joined by Reed Dent and Elle Grover Fricks to talk about the story of the Good Samaritan and what it looks like to love people we’d rather not.Elle Meets John Piper“On Priests and Jericho in the Second Temple Period” by Joshua Schwartz — ResearchGateThe Parable of the Good Samaritan — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship","content_html":"

Brent Billings is joined by Reed Dent and Elle Grover Fricks to talk about the story of the Good Samaritan and what it looks like to love people we’d rather not.

Elle Meets John Piper

“On Priests and Jericho in the Second Temple Period” by Joshua Schwartz — ResearchGate

The Parable of the Good Samaritan — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

","summary":"How to Love People We’d Rather Not","date_published":"2023-01-12T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/4c5cf0f8-cc6e-4278-9d3d-3cc620407eb4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40402889,"duration_in_seconds":5009}]},{"id":"b3043c03-21a8-4af6-a5ee-6890bdfc2188","title":"312: Parables — Dissecting a Swallow","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/312","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are bringing in Reed Dent to launch a miniseries on parables, starting with a discussion about what a parable is and why anyone would want to teach in that way.Tell It Slant by Eugene PetersonThe Great Spiritual Migration by Brian McLarenKingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon“Introduction to Poetry” by Billy Collins from The Apple That Astonished ParisPoet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. BaileyThe Orthodox Heretic by Peter RollinsJoin the BEMA Slack","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are bringing in Reed Dent to launch a miniseries on parables, starting with a discussion about what a parable is and why anyone would want to teach in that way.

Tell It Slant by Eugene Peterson

The Great Spiritual Migration by Brian McLaren

Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon

“Introduction to Poetry” by Billy Collins from The Apple That Astonished Paris

Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

The Orthodox Heretic by Peter Rollins

Join the BEMA Slack

","summary":"An Introduction to Parables","date_published":"2023-01-05T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/b3043c03-21a8-4af6-a5ee-6890bdfc2188.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33739081,"duration_in_seconds":4176}]},{"id":"9a0fceb4-d8d7-4c77-86b0-6a153c129d61","title":"311: Keith Simon — Truth Over Tribe","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/311","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Keith Simon, co-author of Truth Over Tribe, who co-planted The Crossing, a politically diverse church where he is the co-lead teaching pastor. He hosts a podcast by the same name, Truth Over Tribe, and teaches on Ten Minute Bible Talks.Truth Over Tribe by Patrick Miller and Keith SimonTruth Over Tribe PodcastTen Minute Bible TalksBEMA 309: On Social MediaAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Keith Simon.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Keith Simon, co-author of Truth Over Tribe, who co-planted The Crossing, a politically diverse church where he is the co-lead teaching pastor. He hosts a podcast by the same name, Truth Over Tribe, and teaches on Ten Minute Bible Talks.

Truth Over Tribe by Patrick Miller and Keith Simon

Truth Over Tribe Podcast

Ten Minute Bible Talks

BEMA 309: On Social Media

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Keith Simon.

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The Nativity Story (2006 film)

The Nativity Story on JustWatch

BEMA 89: Written in the Stars

When God Was a Boy by C. T. Giles

Festival Edition: The Birth (w/ Katie Del Rocco) [Adaptation from Frederick Buechner] — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Special Guest: Maggi Billings.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings address the Twitter-sized elephant in the room, talk about how each of them use social media, and consider ways all of us can engage this part of our world in a healthy way.

BEMA Poll/Survey (valid through 26 April 2023)

“Twitter suspends @ElonJet plane-tracking bot after Musk pledged to leave it up” — Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica

“Elon Musk offloads another $3.6 billion of Tesla stock” — Dave Lee, Financial Times/Ars Technica

“One More for the ‘Everything Is Going Just Fine at Twitter’ File” — John Gruber, Daring Fireball

“Musk brings back Twitter Blue with new features to prevent impersonation” — Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica

“On the Prevalence of Hate Speech on Twitter” — John Gruber, Daring Fireball

“Goodbye, Twitter” — Ken White, Substack

Brent’s Tweet on Sabbath

“Platformer: Twitter Considering Making Personalized Ads and Location Sharing Mandatory” — John Gruber, Daring Fireball

Thought of the Day: The Social Dilemma — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Brent’s Tweet on Playback Controls

Tweet Thread on Infinite Scrolling

BEMA 2: Knowing When to Say “Enough”

Thought of the Day: Social Media Beatitudes — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Thought of the Day: Disagreement — Marty Solomon, YouTube

BEMA on Facebook

BEMA on Twitter

Marty on Instagram

Brent on Instagram

Brent’s Mastodon Invite Link

THINGS THAT TRANSPIRED BETWEEN RECORDING AND PUBLISHING

Elon’s Poll for Leadership of Twitter

Brent’s Tweet Commenting on How This Episode Quickly Became Outdated

Dave Lee’s Tweet on Linking to Mastodon

Aaron Levie’s Tweet on External Linking Policy

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Maggi Billings to discuss The Chosen S2E9 (the 2021 Christmas special), “The Messengers.”

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Festival Edition: The Birth (w/ Katie Del Rocco) [Adaptation from Frederick Buechner] — Marty Solomon, YouTube

The Nativity Story (2006 film)

The Nativity Story on JustWatch

Special Guest: Maggi Billings.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Brian Truschinger, Elle Grover Fricks, Reed Dent, and Josh Bossé, all together for the very first time to discuss what is happening with BEMA and what we hope for the future.

BEMA Poll/Survey (valid through 26 April 2023)

The BEMA Liturgy

Tell It Slant by Eugene Peterson

Elle’s Website for Hebrew Classes

The Text In Us Podcast

Josh’s Beard Progress (surgery > shaved > 1 month > 3 months)

Sermon with Brian’s Toilet Story

“How to Speed Listen (for Students or Podfasters)” by Hugh Rayner — University of Melbourne

Special Guest: Brian Truschinger.

","summary":"Thankful for How Far We’ve Come, Hopeful for What Lies Ahead","date_published":"2022-12-08T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/44c0fade-5259-4d64-8744-6adc54b671a6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34331175,"duration_in_seconds":3831}]},{"id":"ff919823-24bf-4bb4-a564-e97cc8c7827f","title":"306: Brian David — Chiasms in John","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/306","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Brian David, who spent 37 years coaching people in software, and 25 years coaching high school sports, but now finds himself “coaching” the Text.Chiasms in John by Brian DavidBEMA 28: Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and TamariskPoet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. BaileyStar Wars Ring Theory by Mike KlimoJesus and the Eyewitnesses by Richard BauckhamJoin the BEMA SlackAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Brian David.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Brian David, who spent 37 years coaching people in software, and 25 years coaching high school sports, but now finds himself “coaching” the Text.

Chiasms in John by Brian David

BEMA 28: Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and Tamarisk

Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

Star Wars Ring Theory by Mike Klimo

Jesus and the Eyewitnesses by Richard Bauckham

Join the BEMA Slack

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Brian David.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. Gary Burge, author of Interpreting the Gospel of John, and one of the foremost authorities on John. He was a professor at Wheaton College for 25 years and now serves as a New Testament scholar at Calvin Theological Seminary.

Gary M. Burge, Professor of New Testament — Calvin Theological Seminary

Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge

James Dunn — Wikipedia

The Anointed Community by Gary M. Burge

Society of Biblical Literature

C. H. Dodd — Wikipedia

John Robinson — Wikipedia

The Gospel of John: A Commentary by Rudolf Bultmann

John’s Wisdom by Ben Witherington III

Acts: An Exegetical Commentary by Craig S. Keener

The Gospel of John: A Commentary by Craig S. Keener

The Historical Reliability of John’s Gospel by Craig L. Blomberg

Jesus the Purifier: John’s Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus by Craig L. Blomberg

John: The NIV Application Commentary by Gary M. Burge

The Letters of John: The NIV Application Commentary by Gary M. Burge

The New Testament in Antiquity by Gary M. Burge and Gene L. Green

“The Fifth Gospel — Interview with Gary Burge” — GTI Tours Podcast #4

“Why Context Matters — Interview with Dr. Gary Burge” — GTI Tours Podcast #45

Gary Burge’s Website

Banias Archaeological Dig of 2020 — YouTube

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Gary Burge.

","summary":"Context Is King","date_published":"2022-11-17T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/88e8cbe6-38ef-4501-88e4-ad4d52aaffd6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31165071,"duration_in_seconds":3854}]},{"id":"06eba72a-6ed4-4669-80ff-70e00bc8cfce","title":"304: The Construction of the Gospel of John","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/304","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the different elements of John’s construction and consider some of the scholarly theories and observations that have been made over the years, seeing what there might be to learn in those possibilities.Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. BurgeAsking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the different elements of John’s construction and consider some of the scholarly theories and observations that have been made over the years, seeing what there might be to learn in those possibilities.

Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge

Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

","summary":"The History of Textual Criticism on John and His Style","date_published":"2022-11-10T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/06eba72a-6ed4-4669-80ff-70e00bc8cfce.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22443740,"duration_in_seconds":2764}]},{"id":"7a0e22ac-02c4-4d8c-9a06-56d9a14a34d2","title":"303: The History and Style of the Gospel of John","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/303","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a tour through the history of textual criticism that surrounds the Gospel of John and we look at the unique styles and attributes of John’s writing.Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. BurgeHistorical Tradition and Sources in John","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a tour through the history of textual criticism that surrounds the Gospel of John and we look at the unique styles and attributes of John’s writing.

Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge

Historical Tradition and Sources in John

","summary":"The History of Textual Criticism on John and His Style","date_published":"2022-11-03T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/7a0e22ac-02c4-4d8c-9a06-56d9a14a34d2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22952179,"duration_in_seconds":2808}]},{"id":"fbe36286-6c8d-433e-b167-1e16f047ae0a","title":"302: John — Do You Even Like Me?","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/302","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen in on the restoration of Peter and consider the conclusion John writes for his Gospel account.BEMA 131: BetrayalPre-order: Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen in on the restoration of Peter and consider the conclusion John writes for his Gospel account.

BEMA 131: Betrayal

Pre-order: Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

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Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss Thomas—a seemingly strange disciple—and question the nature of doubt and belief.

“The Seeing Heart” by Frederick Buechner — YouTube

“Frederick Buechner, Novelist With a Religious Slant, Dies at 96” by Robert D. McFadden — The New York Times

Wishful Thinking by Frederick Buechner

“St. Thomas Didymus” by Denise Levertov

The Stream & the Sapphire by Denise Levertov

Join the BEMA Slack

","summary":"Thomas, Doubt, and Belief","date_published":"2022-10-20T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/3cad4269-1e6a-489e-9cc7-a0aed07ab9e1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35233408,"duration_in_seconds":4362}]},{"id":"911c90ca-29ec-4942-b648-13071635e833","title":"300: John — The Migdal","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/300","content_text":"Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks witness the resurrection of Jesus and consider the figure of Miriam the Migdal, more commonly known as Mary Magdalene.Isis — WikipediaEarly Christian Women and Pagan Opinion by Margaret Y. MacDonaldThe Resurrection of Mary Magdalene by Jane SchabergThe Woman Jesus Loved by Antti Marjanen","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks witness the resurrection of Jesus and consider the figure of Miriam the Migdal, more commonly known as Mary Magdalene.

Isis — Wikipedia

Early Christian Women and Pagan Opinion by Margaret Y. MacDonald

The Resurrection of Mary Magdalene by Jane Schaberg

The Woman Jesus Loved by Antti Marjanen

","summary":"Miriam the Migdal, or Mary Magdalene","date_published":"2022-10-13T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/911c90ca-29ec-4942-b648-13071635e833.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36795022,"duration_in_seconds":4558}]},{"id":"1d01b343-8424-49b6-8bbf-21507445ddd6","title":"299: John — One Pierced","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/299","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings pick up after the moment of Jesus’s death on the cross, looking at the preparations for his burial and the work of two unexpected characters who take their own stand in honoring Jesus.Arimathea — Wikipedia","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings pick up after the moment of Jesus’s death on the cross, looking at the preparations for his burial and the work of two unexpected characters who take their own stand in honoring Jesus.

Arimathea — Wikipedia

","summary":"Jesus Is Buried","date_published":"2022-10-06T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/1d01b343-8424-49b6-8bbf-21507445ddd6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14724097,"duration_in_seconds":1799}]},{"id":"690367ad-548e-442d-a028-2bcdfcbe8fbf","title":"298: John — Not Forsaken","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/298","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into John’s account of Jesus’s crucifixion.The Case for Christ by Lee StrobelShmuel Safrai — Wikipedia","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into John’s account of Jesus’s crucifixion.

The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

Shmuel Safrai — Wikipedia

","summary":"Jesus Is Crucified","date_published":"2022-09-29T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/690367ad-548e-442d-a028-2bcdfcbe8fbf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21016769,"duration_in_seconds":2585}]},{"id":"079b29f9-c515-4478-9d69-d551f2f0d9b2","title":"297: Kat Armas — Abuelita Faith","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/297","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Kat Armas, author of Abuelita Faith, whose earliest theological formation came from her grandmother and ultimately inspired her to tell the stories of those we find on the margins. She teaches people to reflect on the abuelitas in their lives and shows us how to live out this kind of faith on a daily basis.The ProtagonistasAbuelita Faith by Kat ArmasAbuelita Fe by Kat ArmasSacred Belonging by Kat ArmasBEMA 52: Jonah — PotentialKat Armas’s WebsiteKat Armas on TwitterKat Armas on InstagramAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Kat Armas.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Kat Armas, author of Abuelita Faith, whose earliest theological formation came from her grandmother and ultimately inspired her to tell the stories of those we find on the margins. She teaches people to reflect on the abuelitas in their lives and shows us how to live out this kind of faith on a daily basis.

The Protagonistas

Abuelita Faith by Kat Armas

Abuelita Fe by Kat Armas

Sacred Belonging by Kat Armas

BEMA 52: Jonah — Potential

Kat Armas’s Website

Kat Armas on Twitter

Kat Armas on Instagram

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Kat Armas.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see Jesus arrested, finding himself questioned, Peter questioned, finding himself lacking in courage, and Pilate drawn into an argument, finding himself cornered.

Join the BEMA Slack

","summary":"Jesus Is Arrested and Tried","date_published":"2022-09-15T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/5b845138-8563-4c42-b2dd-85c956100ea9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22180185,"duration_in_seconds":2731}]},{"id":"11755ba9-9184-4ee7-9084-733b3f5797ef","title":"295: John — Strategy","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/295","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at Jesus’s famous prayer for unity. Why is this his foremost concern before he goes to the cross?","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at Jesus’s famous prayer for unity. Why is this his foremost concern before he goes to the cross?

","summary":"Jesus Prays for Unity","date_published":"2022-09-08T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/11755ba9-9184-4ee7-9084-733b3f5797ef.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20148247,"duration_in_seconds":2477}]},{"id":"c8da6b58-5885-4c38-8251-66f0ce400896","title":"294: John — Sacrifice, Suffering, and Joy","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/294","content_text":"Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks consider the various words for sacrifices in Hebrew before moving on to the second half of John 16 as we work our way through the Farewell Discourses.Learning Hebrew with Elle — Sacrifices (PDF)Consider the Birds by Debbie BlueMichael Pakaluk — The Catholic University of AmericaGeorge Parsenios — Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of TheologyUrban von Wahlde — Loyola University ChicagoRaymond E. Brown — WikipediaBurton Visotzky — Wikipedia“Wine, Women, and the Polis” by Brigette Ford Russell — JSTORBEMA 248: Joy and Lot’s Untitled Wife w/ Elle Grover Fricks","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks consider the various words for sacrifices in Hebrew before moving on to the second half of John 16 as we work our way through the Farewell Discourses.

Learning Hebrew with Elle — Sacrifices (PDF)

Consider the Birds by Debbie Blue

Michael Pakaluk — The Catholic University of America

George Parsenios — Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

Urban von Wahlde — Loyola University Chicago

Raymond E. Brown — Wikipedia

Burton Visotzky — Wikipedia

“Wine, Women, and the Polis” by Brigette Ford Russell — JSTOR

BEMA 248: Joy and Lot’s Untitled Wife w/ Elle Grover Fricks

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue Jesus’s discussion about the place of persecution in the coming days, decades, and centuries. What is the Holy Spirit’s job (or at least one of them) in this process of glorification?

Join the BEMA Slack

","summary":"The Holy Spirit Guides Into Truth","date_published":"2022-08-25T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/a0f88e2a-25ad-4c18-8d02-6a6cf93d5a12.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16729323,"duration_in_seconds":2049}]},{"id":"0b7e7fdc-769b-4c70-8fdd-33c7ed67b8b8","title":"292: John — The Pruning Work of Persecution","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/292","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in one of the staple passages of Impact Campus Ministries, and a foundational text for intimacy with God. Jesus is the true vine—what can we learn by taking this truth seriously?BEMA 24: Creating a SpaceAbout — Impact Campus Ministries","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in one of the staple passages of Impact Campus Ministries, and a foundational text for intimacy with God. Jesus is the true vine—what can we learn by taking this truth seriously?

BEMA 24: Creating a Space

About — Impact Campus Ministries

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue into Jesus’s discourse in preparation for his death, where he promises the Advocate, the Helper, the Counselor—the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit — BibleProject

Join the BEMA Slack

","summary":"Jesus Makes Preparations for the Holy Spirit","date_published":"2022-08-11T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/b66edc5c-10f2-45eb-9708-cc2e49063920.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18586056,"duration_in_seconds":2281}]},{"id":"5eafd44a-cdbe-4a0d-a686-e12c0fbd59b6","title":"290: John — This Is the Way","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/290","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin Jesus’s final discourse in John as he prepares for his imminent arrest, considering what it means that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.BEMA 22: Under the ChuppahThe Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)BEMA 87: John — GraftedBEMA 137: A Dry Tree","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin Jesus’s final discourse in John as he prepares for his imminent arrest, considering what it means that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

BEMA 22: Under the Chuppah

The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)

BEMA 87: John — Grafted

BEMA 137: A Dry Tree

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an examination of the “Book of Hours” or the “Book of Glory.” What does it look like to believe in Jesus?

John — Loved to the End Presentation (PDF)

BEMA 131: Betrayal

The Fidelity of Betrayal by Peter Rollins

","summary":"Jesus Washes Feet and Makes Predictions","date_published":"2022-07-28T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/63700546-27b2-448e-83b8-2895ac9bcde5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17673771,"duration_in_seconds":2167}]},{"id":"62c62af2-b35a-49e6-a3bc-de920171cf66","title":"288: Steve Park — Little Lights","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/288","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Steve Park, founder of Little Lights Urban Ministries in Washington, DC. He teaches race literacy for Christians, provides after-school and summer programs, adult and employment programs, Christian mentoring and Bible studies, and so much more.Little LightsThe Road Less Traveled by M. Scott PeckThe World’s Religions by Huston SmithRace: The Power of an Illusion — PBSRace Literacy 101 ClassLittle Lights on YouTubeLittle Lights on FacebookLittle Lights on InstagramLittle Lights on LinkedInLittle Lights on TwitterAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Steve Park.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Steve Park, founder of Little Lights Urban Ministries in Washington, DC. He teaches race literacy for Christians, provides after-school and summer programs, adult and employment programs, Christian mentoring and Bible studies, and so much more.

Little Lights

The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck

The World’s Religions by Huston Smith

Race: The Power of an Illusion — PBS

Race Literacy 101 Class

Little Lights on YouTube

Little Lights on Facebook

Little Lights on Instagram

Little Lights on LinkedIn

Little Lights on Twitter

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Steve Park.

","summary":"The Kingdom of God Is a Diverse Community","date_published":"2022-07-21T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/62c62af2-b35a-49e6-a3bc-de920171cf66.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30339420,"duration_in_seconds":3751}]},{"id":"5a1323de-10d6-4354-a92b-3985631d8309","title":"287: John — The Test of Meat","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/287","content_text":"Brent Billings and Josh Bossé resume an reexamination of John 6 as Jesus continues to subvert the expectations of the people as the second Moses.Josh Bossé on CaringBridgeJoin the BEMA Slack","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Josh Bossé resume an reexamination of John 6 as Jesus continues to subvert the expectations of the people as the second Moses.

Josh Bossé on CaringBridge

Join the BEMA Slack

","summary":"Jesus Increases the Stakes","date_published":"2022-07-14T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/5a1323de-10d6-4354-a92b-3985631d8309.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33151431,"duration_in_seconds":4102}]},{"id":"6401d9bf-5f1c-4165-93b8-811179e12741","title":"286: John — The Test of Bread","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/286","content_text":"Brent Billings and Josh Bossé examine John 6 for a second time, looking at the test Jesus gives to his disciples as they prepare to feed the 5000.BEMA 281: John — You Are GodsJosh Bossé on CaringBridge","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Josh Bossé examine John 6 for a second time, looking at the test Jesus gives to his disciples as they prepare to feed the 5000.

BEMA 281: John — You Are Gods

Josh Bossé on CaringBridge

","summary":"Jesus Tests Philip and Andrew","date_published":"2022-07-07T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/6401d9bf-5f1c-4165-93b8-811179e12741.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24427750,"duration_in_seconds":3012}]},{"id":"c5caf314-f2ef-4e37-9091-b6a2440cc06f","title":"285: John — Book of Signs","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/285","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish John’s “Book of Signs” and the concluding examination of belief and disbelief.BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — ServantThought of the Day: Two Hands of Faith — Marty Solomon, YouTubeThe Universal Christ by Richard Rohr","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish John’s “Book of Signs” and the concluding examination of belief and disbelief.

BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — Servant

Thought of the Day: Two Hands of Faith — Marty Solomon, YouTube

The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr

","summary":"Wrestling with Belief","date_published":"2022-06-30T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/c5caf314-f2ef-4e37-9091-b6a2440cc06f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16730748,"duration_in_seconds":2050}]},{"id":"10b21ea2-b96c-45be-9f12-f20358e2144f","title":"284: John — The Hour Has Come","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/284","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings work toward the closing of the Book of Signs in the Gospel of John as Jesus states that his hour has come.BEMA 124: Statement of TriumphThe Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)Voice of God — Wikipedia","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings work toward the closing of the Book of Signs in the Gospel of John as Jesus states that his hour has come.

BEMA 124: Statement of Triumph

The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)

Voice of God — Wikipedia

","summary":"Jesus Comes to Jerusalem and Predicts His Death","date_published":"2022-06-23T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/10b21ea2-b96c-45be-9f12-f20358e2144f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16531261,"duration_in_seconds":2025}]},{"id":"258ae715-dad7-432b-b1a5-72cd82bb8ba3","title":"283: John — Missing God in the Name of God","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/283","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the Pharisees’ reaction to the raising of Lazarus, as well as the story of Mary anointing Jesus for burial.“Missing God in the Name of God” sermon — University Christian Church, YouTubeThe Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the Pharisees’ reaction to the raising of Lazarus, as well as the story of Mary anointing Jesus for burial.

“Missing God in the Name of God” sermon — University Christian Church, YouTube

The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)

","summary":"The Plot to Kill Jesus and His Anointing by Mary","date_published":"2022-06-16T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/258ae715-dad7-432b-b1a5-72cd82bb8ba3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18539208,"duration_in_seconds":2276}]},{"id":"5075f994-05b0-48c8-bb91-b5fb82313fb0","title":"282: John — The Dance of Grief","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/282","content_text":"Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss a story about Mary and Martha and Jesus, which also happens to contain an episode about the death and resurrection of Lazarus.“Lazarus Come Forth” by Carmen — YouTube“The Way of Suffering: A Reasoning of the Heart” by Jerome A. MillerExistence of God by John R. Jacobson","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss a story about Mary and Martha and Jesus, which also happens to contain an episode about the death and resurrection of Lazarus.

“Lazarus Come Forth” by Carmen — YouTube

“The Way of Suffering: A Reasoning of the Heart” by Jerome A. Miller

Existence of God by John R. Jacobson

","summary":"Approaches to Grief by Mary and Martha","date_published":"2022-06-09T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/5075f994-05b0-48c8-bb91-b5fb82313fb0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39919312,"duration_in_seconds":4948}]},{"id":"46445a86-fcc9-4d45-af97-cdb92c580032","title":"281: John — You Are Gods","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/281","content_text":"Brent Billings and Josh Bossé discuss spiritual leadership and the conversations with Jesus in the temple courts at the Festival of Dedication.Join the BEMA SlackJosh Bossé on CaringBridgeSupport Josh Bossé","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Josh Bossé discuss spiritual leadership and the conversations with Jesus in the temple courts at the Festival of Dedication.

Join the BEMA Slack

Josh Bossé on CaringBridge

Support Josh Bossé

","summary":"Jesus Confronts a Charge of Blasphemy","date_published":"2022-06-02T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/46445a86-fcc9-4d45-af97-cdb92c580032.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26537380,"duration_in_seconds":3275}]},{"id":"5e578f6a-7797-4b4e-9e26-be5c09eece49","title":"280: The Road Back to Eden","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/280","content_text":"Brent Billings provides an introduction for Marty Solomon to lead us in a special conversation that means a lot to him personally, meant to help us consider one of the things God is inviting us to as we partner with Him to put the world back together. How do we make it back to Eden?BEMA 6: A Tale of a TowerThe Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)","content_html":"

Brent Billings provides an introduction for Marty Solomon to lead us in a special conversation that means a lot to him personally, meant to help us consider one of the things God is inviting us to as we partner with Him to put the world back together. How do we make it back to Eden?

BEMA 6: A Tale of a Tower

The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)

The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)

","summary":"Learning to Speak Other Languages","date_published":"2022-05-26T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/5e578f6a-7797-4b4e-9e26-be5c09eece49.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22416697,"duration_in_seconds":2760}]},{"id":"26b51d06-f77e-43ec-9890-88b7361c34be","title":"279: John — My Sheep, My Voice","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/279","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at Jesus’s claim to be the true gate and the good shepherd for his sheep.John — My Sheep, My Voice Presentation (PDF)BEMA 87: John — GraftedBEMA 26: Images of the Desert — ShepherdBEMA 105: An Explosive KingdomThe 7 Great I Ams #3: I Am the Door sermon — YouTubeThe 7 Great I Ams (Sermon Series) — YouTube","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at Jesus’s claim to be the true gate and the good shepherd for his sheep.

John — My Sheep, My Voice Presentation (PDF)

BEMA 87: John — Grafted

BEMA 26: Images of the Desert — Shepherd

BEMA 105: An Explosive Kingdom

The 7 Great I Ams #3: I Am the Door sermon — YouTube

The 7 Great I Ams (Sermon Series) — YouTube

","summary":"Jesus Is the Good Shepherd","date_published":"2022-05-19T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/26b51d06-f77e-43ec-9890-88b7361c34be.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18557978,"duration_in_seconds":2214}]},{"id":"110975ca-6cba-408e-b93d-164b9f170943","title":"278: John — Only the Blind Can See","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/278","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the healing of a blind man and Jesus’s subsequent teaching on a different kind of blindness.Everyman’s Talmud by Abraham CohenThe Prophetic Imagination by Walter BrueggemannAddendum to BEMA 80 — Marty Solomon, YouTube","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the healing of a blind man and Jesus’s subsequent teaching on a different kind of blindness.

Everyman’s Talmud by Abraham Cohen

The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann

Addendum to BEMA 80 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

","summary":"Jesus Heals a Blind Man on the Sabbath","date_published":"2022-05-12T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/110975ca-6cba-408e-b93d-164b9f170943.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22407754,"duration_in_seconds":2759}]},{"id":"b69d9f9e-94a6-4e87-af6b-bcd1d2f61aaa","title":"277: John — Before Abraham Was","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/277","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider a provocative teaching of Jesus that nearly got him executed.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider a provocative teaching of Jesus that nearly got him executed.

","summary":"Jesus Makes Another Claim of Divinity","date_published":"2022-05-05T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/b69d9f9e-94a6-4e87-af6b-bcd1d2f61aaa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14520737,"duration_in_seconds":1773}]},{"id":"8fc2c3a8-4a2f-46a7-9197-e553eae2bcf4","title":"276: John — Who Is Your Father?","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/276","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the dispute Jesus has with those who believed him about who their father is.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the dispute Jesus has with those who believed him about who their father is.

","summary":"Father God, Father Abraham, or the Father of Lies","date_published":"2022-04-28T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/8fc2c3a8-4a2f-46a7-9197-e553eae2bcf4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25467564,"duration_in_seconds":3142}]},{"id":"8d78ec08-f451-4122-96bb-c51617d56dfa","title":"275: Kate Schmidgall — BitterSweet","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/275","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Kate Schmidgall, the founder and director of BitterSweet Creative, and the founder and editor of BitterSweet Monthly.National Community Church, Lincoln Theatre CampusNCC Lincoln Theatre Campus StaffContemplations Series with Walter BrueggemannAn Other Kingdom by Peter Block, Walter Brueggemann, and John McKnightBreaking Ground by Anne Snyder and Susannah BlackComment MagazineResident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas and William H. WillimonFlourishing on the Edge of Faith by Andrew DeCortAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Kate Schmidgall.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Kate Schmidgall, the founder and director of BitterSweet Creative, and the founder and editor of BitterSweet Monthly.

National Community Church, Lincoln Theatre Campus

NCC Lincoln Theatre Campus Staff

Contemplations Series with Walter Brueggemann

An Other Kingdom by Peter Block, Walter Brueggemann, and John McKnight

Breaking Ground by Anne Snyder and Susannah Black

Comment Magazine

Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas and William H. Willimon

Flourishing on the Edge of Faith by Andrew DeCort

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Kate Schmidgall.

","summary":"The Kingdom Work of Storytelling","date_published":"2022-04-21T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/8d78ec08-f451-4122-96bb-c51617d56dfa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24001614,"duration_in_seconds":2958}]},{"id":"e1b66460-8270-4778-9cd0-7a3a70447060","title":"274: John — Light of the World","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/274","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Jesus talk about his own identity and testimony in the face of those who grapple with his teachings.BEMA 85: Mark — Roman Gospel“Written in the Dust” sermon (Brad Gray) — YouTubeInterpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. BurgeJesus Within Judaism by James H. Charlesworth","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Jesus talk about his own identity and testimony in the face of those who grapple with his teachings.

BEMA 85: Mark — Roman Gospel

“Written in the Dust” sermon (Brad Gray) — YouTube

Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge

Jesus Within Judaism by James H. Charlesworth

","summary":"Continuing Disputes on the Identity of Jesus","date_published":"2022-04-14T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/e1b66460-8270-4778-9cd0-7a3a70447060.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16768035,"duration_in_seconds":2054}]},{"id":"e739686c-66d9-4471-868e-3d4bd731c020","title":"273: John — Pericope of an Honor Contest","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/273","content_text":"Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks talk about the cultural context of Jesus being confronted in the courts with the woman accused of adultery in John 8.The Daniel Scene Brent Could Not Remember (from April 1986)Hebrew Classes with Elle“John 7:53-8:11: A Study in Misreading” by Gail R. O’Day — JSTORBEMA 82: The Text — When, Where, Who, and WhyMisreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes by E. Randolph Richards and Richard JamesThe Pericope Adulterae, the Gospel of John, and the Literacy of Jesus by Chris Keith“Earth Accuses Earth: Tracing What Jesus Wrote on the Ground” by Jennifer Knust and Tommy Wasserman — JSTORTo Cast the First Stone by Jennifer Knust and Tommy Wasserman","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks talk about the cultural context of Jesus being confronted in the courts with the woman accused of adultery in John 8.

The Daniel Scene Brent Could Not Remember (from April 1986)

Hebrew Classes with Elle

“John 7:53-8:11: A Study in Misreading” by Gail R. O’Day — JSTOR

BEMA 82: The Text — When, Where, Who, and Why

Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes by E. Randolph Richards and Richard James

The Pericope Adulterae, the Gospel of John, and the Literacy of Jesus by Chris Keith

“Earth Accuses Earth: Tracing What Jesus Wrote on the Ground” by Jennifer Knust and Tommy Wasserman — JSTOR

To Cast the First Stone by Jennifer Knust and Tommy Wasserman

","summary":"The Woman Caught in Adultery","date_published":"2022-04-07T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/e739686c-66d9-4471-868e-3d4bd731c020.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25087391,"duration_in_seconds":3094}]},{"id":"1a3b8c5a-0336-4af6-a1b1-ca177daaa32a","title":"272: The Chosen S2E8 — “Beyond Mountains” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/272","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings conclude a review of Season 2 of The Chosen with a discussion on the eighth episode.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbDallas Regrets This One Thing (Season Finale Reaction) — The Chosen, YouTubeBEMA 93: BlessedBEMA 99: Fruit of Fools","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings conclude a review of Season 2 of The Chosen with a discussion on the eighth episode.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Dallas Regrets This One Thing (Season Finale Reaction) — The Chosen, YouTube

BEMA 93: Blessed

BEMA 99: Fruit of Fools

","summary":"Jesus Finishes His Sermon and the Disciples Meet Judas","date_published":"2022-04-04T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/1a3b8c5a-0336-4af6-a1b1-ca177daaa32a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21135496,"duration_in_seconds":2538}]},{"id":"9eb8d689-5019-4220-85d8-dc1ab8a9f724","title":"271: John — The Greatest Day of the Feast","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/271","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish John 7, discussing the differing opinions about the identity of Jesus.Miracles of Messiah by Ron MillerBEMA 76: Silent Years — SadduceesBEMA 130: The Plot to Kill Jesus","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish John 7, discussing the differing opinions about the identity of Jesus.

Miracles of Messiah by Ron Miller

BEMA 76: Silent Years — Sadducees

BEMA 130: The Plot to Kill Jesus

","summary":"Jesus Offers Living Water","date_published":"2022-03-31T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/9eb8d689-5019-4220-85d8-dc1ab8a9f724.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22161292,"duration_in_seconds":2728}]},{"id":"de290e23-0c4f-4502-b68f-3095d68a0a83","title":"270: The Chosen S2E7 — “Reckoning” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/270","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the seventh episode of Season 2.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the seventh episode of Season 2.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

","summary":"Jesus Detained While Planning a Sermon","date_published":"2022-03-28T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/de290e23-0c4f-4502-b68f-3095d68a0a83.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21346793,"duration_in_seconds":2570}]},{"id":"51e04eae-dcbd-42b0-9d7a-82a34b6a0a80","title":"269: John — Any Time Will Do","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/269","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings jump into John 7, discussing Jesus’s engagement with the Festival of Tabernacles.Sukkot & Simchat Torah — Chabad.orgRabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings jump into John 7, discussing Jesus’s engagement with the Festival of Tabernacles.

Sukkot & Simchat Torah — Chabad.org

Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton

","summary":"Jesus and the Festival of Tabernacles","date_published":"2022-03-24T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/51e04eae-dcbd-42b0-9d7a-82a34b6a0a80.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15474140,"duration_in_seconds":1892}]},{"id":"0cce8ffa-443d-40c6-839b-e46274624619","title":"268: The Chosen S2E6 — “Unlawful” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/268","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings return to The Chosen with a discussion on the sixth episode of Season 2.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbEpisode 6: \"This line wrecks me.\" (Director Reaction) — The Chosen, YouTube","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings return to The Chosen with a discussion on the sixth episode of Season 2.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Episode 6: \"This line wrecks me.\" (Director Reaction) — The Chosen, YouTube

","summary":"Mary Returns, Jesus Continues Sabbath Work","date_published":"2022-03-21T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/0cce8ffa-443d-40c6-839b-e46274624619.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16552469,"duration_in_seconds":1973}]},{"id":"4d23767b-f8cf-436b-a9bc-9a7e4058da0d","title":"267: John — The Far Side of a Tumultuous Sea","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/267","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Reed Dent to finish examining the sixth chapter of John, and attempt to bring some closure to this challenging portion of the Text.I Asked for Wonder by Abraham Joshua HeschelPrototype by Jonathan MartinBEMA 230: Mandy Smith — UnfetteredUnfettered by Mandy SmithThe Experience of God by David Bentley HartJoin the BEMA Slack","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Reed Dent to finish examining the sixth chapter of John, and attempt to bring some closure to this challenging portion of the Text.

I Asked for Wonder by Abraham Joshua Heschel

Prototype by Jonathan Martin

BEMA 230: Mandy Smith — Unfettered

Unfettered by Mandy Smith

The Experience of God by David Bentley Hart

Join the BEMA Slack

","summary":"Jesus Is the Bread of Life","date_published":"2022-03-17T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/4d23767b-f8cf-436b-a9bc-9a7e4058da0d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34792085,"duration_in_seconds":4307}]},{"id":"8c2bbfdf-f7c0-48b4-bfa3-e2e53c6583ff","title":"266: The Chosen S2E5 — “Spirit” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/266","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the controversial fifth episode of Season 2.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbZealot by Reza AslanI'm firing back about one criticism — The Chosen, YouTubeWhoa! Episode 5 was controversial (Director reacts) — The Chosen, YouTubeOur Bible consultants discuss our most controversial moment — The Chosen, YouTube","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the controversial fifth episode of Season 2.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Zealot by Reza Aslan

I'm firing back about one criticism — The Chosen, YouTube

Whoa! Episode 5 was controversial (Director reacts) — The Chosen, YouTube

Our Bible consultants discuss our most controversial moment — The Chosen, YouTube

","summary":"Simon the Zealot Joins the Disciples and Mary Struggles","date_published":"2022-03-14T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/8c2bbfdf-f7c0-48b4-bfa3-e2e53c6583ff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19245893,"duration_in_seconds":2309}]},{"id":"e5348fa9-33d5-4870-bbbb-222bef539808","title":"265: John — Make Him King","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/265","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the potential interpretations of what is happening in the beginning of John 6.A Harmony of the Gospels (NASB) by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. GundryThe NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. GundryA Harmony of the Gospels by A. T. RobertsonBEMA 115: 5 Loaves, 2 Fish, and 1 Big LessonBoaty McBoatface — Wikipedia","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the potential interpretations of what is happening in the beginning of John 6.

A Harmony of the Gospels (NASB) by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry

The NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry

A Harmony of the Gospels by A. T. Robertson

BEMA 115: 5 Loaves, 2 Fish, and 1 Big Lesson

Boaty McBoatface — Wikipedia

","summary":"Feeding the 5000 and Walking on Water","date_published":"2022-03-10T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/e5348fa9-33d5-4870-bbbb-222bef539808.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21464367,"duration_in_seconds":2641}]},{"id":"84c26d17-ab88-49cb-82e4-2be79f303316","title":"264: The Chosen S2E4 — “The Perfect Opportunity” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/264","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fourth episode of Season 2.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbPool of Bethesda — WikipediaBEMA 261: John — What Do You Want?Cohortes Urbanae — WikipediaOur best ever? Episode 4 Director Reaction — The Chosen, YouTube100 Fold Studio","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fourth episode of Season 2.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Pool of Bethesda — Wikipedia

BEMA 261: John — What Do You Want?

Cohortes Urbanae — Wikipedia

Our best ever? Episode 4 Director Reaction — The Chosen, YouTube

100 Fold Studio

","summary":"Healing at the Pool and the Introduction to Simon the Zealot","date_published":"2022-03-07T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/84c26d17-ab88-49cb-82e4-2be79f303316.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22845960,"duration_in_seconds":2751}]},{"id":"aa467f49-aa37-4931-9d01-09b5e5447d1a","title":"263: John — Weighty Testimony","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/263","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the reactions to Jesus healing on the Sabbath in John 5, and discuss the authority of and testimonies about Jesus.Impact Staff Opening at the University of OregonBEMA 95: Abolish or FulfillGod Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence KushnerBEMA 190: Session 4 Capstone","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the reactions to Jesus healing on the Sabbath in John 5, and discuss the authority of and testimonies about Jesus.

Impact Staff Opening at the University of Oregon

BEMA 95: Abolish or Fulfill

God Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner

BEMA 190: Session 4 Capstone

","summary":"The Authority of and Testimonies about Jesus","date_published":"2022-03-03T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/aa467f49-aa37-4931-9d01-09b5e5447d1a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24217182,"duration_in_seconds":2985}]},{"id":"1cf875dd-a9c7-4c1f-81b0-d7def1585a23","title":"262: The Chosen S2E3 — “Matthew 4:24” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/262","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the third episode of Season 2.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbOur most talked about scene ever? Chosen director reacts — The Chosen, YouTubeStory by Robert McKee“Who Would Have Dreamed” by Sovereign Grace Music — YouTube","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the third episode of Season 2.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Our most talked about scene ever? Chosen director reacts — The Chosen, YouTube

Story by Robert McKee

“Who Would Have Dreamed” by Sovereign Grace Music — YouTube

","summary":"Jesus Heals and the Disciples Wrestle","date_published":"2022-02-28T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/1cf875dd-a9c7-4c1f-81b0-d7def1585a23.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24261506,"duration_in_seconds":2928}]},{"id":"478acb0b-c1f2-43db-8560-97fb0cb3bdd4","title":"261: John — What Do You Want?","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/261","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler of We Carry Kevan to continue through the Gospel of John, exploring the healing of the official’s son and the healing at the pool of Bethesda.BEMA 102: Son of ManAddendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTubeWe Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization)Additional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Kevan Chandler.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler of We Carry Kevan to continue through the Gospel of John, exploring the healing of the official’s son and the healing at the pool of Bethesda.

BEMA 102: Son of Man

Addendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

We Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization)

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Kevan Chandler.

","summary":"Jesus Heals on the Sabbath","date_published":"2022-02-24T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/478acb0b-c1f2-43db-8560-97fb0cb3bdd4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29339885,"duration_in_seconds":3626}]},{"id":"9ab5ccb1-7a13-4790-98ec-0368f1e4f088","title":"260: The Chosen S2E2 — “I Saw You” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/260","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the second episode of Season 2.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbBEMA 78: Silent Years — EssenesBEMA 253: John — Come and SeeBEMA 119: The Gates of HellBanias Archaeological Dig of 2020 — YouTube","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the second episode of Season 2.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

BEMA 78: Silent Years — Essenes

BEMA 253: John — Come and See

BEMA 119: The Gates of Hell

Banias Archaeological Dig of 2020 — YouTube

","summary":"Philip and Nathanael Join the Disciples","date_published":"2022-02-21T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/9ab5ccb1-7a13-4790-98ec-0368f1e4f088.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18783833,"duration_in_seconds":2244}]},{"id":"3d42f7e9-7100-442f-bbb1-31b2d5a82c55","title":"259: Kevan Chandler — We Carry Kevan","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/259","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler, author of the book We Carry Kevan, and founder of the nonprofit organization We Carry Kevan.We Carry Kevan by Kevan ChandlerWe Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization)Andrew PetersonThe Wingfeather Saga by Andrew PetersonAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Kevan Chandler.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler, author of the book We Carry Kevan, and founder of the nonprofit organization We Carry Kevan.

We Carry Kevan by Kevan Chandler

We Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization)

Andrew Peterson

The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Kevan Chandler.

","summary":"Experiencing a Miracle","date_published":"2022-02-17T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/3d42f7e9-7100-442f-bbb1-31b2d5a82c55.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31057928,"duration_in_seconds":3840}]},{"id":"149a92ea-bde1-44f0-8106-e6bc8a78d5ac","title":"258: The Chosen S2E1 — “Thunder” (Bonus Episode)","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/258","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are breaking ground with a first-time-ever Monday episode of BEMA, beginning the continuation of our review of The Chosen with a discussion on the first episode of Season 2.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbBEMA 167: James — MitzvothAddendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTube","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are breaking ground with a first-time-ever Monday episode of BEMA, beginning the continuation of our review of The Chosen with a discussion on the first episode of Season 2.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

BEMA 167: James — Mitzvoth

Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTube

","summary":"Building Relationships in Samaria","date_published":"2022-02-14T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/149a92ea-bde1-44f0-8106-e6bc8a78d5ac.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24239168,"duration_in_seconds":2925}]},{"id":"2e03cf5b-999b-4acc-8176-0120c329a994","title":"257: John — Wells and Husbands","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/257","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to continue through the Gospel of John, exploring who the Samaritans are, the place of women in Jewish and Christian practice around the first century, and a sprinkling of midrash to top it all off.Samaritans Cooking for PassoverTargum — WikipediaTargum Jerusalem, Genesis 28:10 — SefariaThe Samaritan Woman Story: An Alternative View — Israel Institute of Biblical Studies“Women Leaders in the Ancient Synagogue” by Bernadette J. Brooten — Brown University LibrarySerah — Sefaria","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to continue through the Gospel of John, exploring who the Samaritans are, the place of women in Jewish and Christian practice around the first century, and a sprinkling of midrash to top it all off.

Samaritans Cooking for Passover

Targum — Wikipedia

Targum Jerusalem, Genesis 28:10 — Sefaria

The Samaritan Woman Story: An Alternative View — Israel Institute of Biblical Studies

“Women Leaders in the Ancient Synagogue” by Bernadette J. Brooten — Brown University Library

Serah — Sefaria

","summary":"Samaritans and the Woman at the Well","date_published":"2022-02-10T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/2e03cf5b-999b-4acc-8176-0120c329a994.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27785076,"duration_in_seconds":3366}]},{"id":"9144ffea-1ab6-4cd7-a898-55dbe0c1ec53","title":"256: John — The One from Above","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/256","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Gospel of John, looking at the testimony of John the Baptist as he ratifies the identity and ministry of Christ.Map of the Regions of Israel in Ancient TimesThought of the Day: Imposter Syndrome — Marty Solomon, YouTubesphragizo — Blue Letter Bible","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Gospel of John, looking at the testimony of John the Baptist as he ratifies the identity and ministry of Christ.

Map of the Regions of Israel in Ancient Times

Thought of the Day: Imposter Syndrome — Marty Solomon, YouTube

sphragizo — Blue Letter Bible

","summary":"John the Baptist Ratifies the Identity and Ministry of Christ","date_published":"2022-02-03T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/9144ffea-1ab6-4cd7-a898-55dbe0c1ec53.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20515616,"duration_in_seconds":2523}]},{"id":"9aea3d9a-1d44-4780-b2e8-727ef58020d1","title":"255: John — Water, Spirit, Darkness, Light","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/255","content_text":"Brent Billings and Josh Bossé continue the journey through the Gospel of John, discussing the meeting of Jesus and Nicodemus, and the themes of their conversation.BEMA 226: The Chosen S1E7 — “Invitations”The Great British Bake Off — WikipediaThe Tree of Life (2011 film)God in Search of Man by Abraham Joshua HeschelMan Is Not Alone by Abraham Joshua Heschel","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Josh Bossé continue the journey through the Gospel of John, discussing the meeting of Jesus and Nicodemus, and the themes of their conversation.

BEMA 226: The Chosen S1E7 — “Invitations”

The Great British Bake Off — Wikipedia

The Tree of Life (2011 film)

God in Search of Man by Abraham Joshua Heschel

Man Is Not Alone by Abraham Joshua Heschel

","summary":"The Fundamentals of the Kingdom","date_published":"2022-01-27T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/9aea3d9a-1d44-4780-b2e8-727ef58020d1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33579105,"duration_in_seconds":4156}]},{"id":"f5835080-54b5-47a1-a82d-26cdd8a443cf","title":"254: John — A Wedding and Some Housekeeping","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/254","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continuing the journey through the Gospel of John with the wedding at Cana and the clearing of the temple courts.BEMA 79: Silent Years — ZealotsBEMA 224: The Chosen S1E5 — “The Wedding Gift”The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continuing the journey through the Gospel of John with the wedding at Cana and the clearing of the temple courts.

BEMA 79: Silent Years — Zealots

BEMA 224: The Chosen S1E5 — “The Wedding Gift”

The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)

","summary":"The First Sign and Cleaning the Temple","date_published":"2022-01-20T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/f5835080-54b5-47a1-a82d-26cdd8a443cf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19233215,"duration_in_seconds":2362}]},{"id":"2ad016b6-1087-4e35-a73e-eba180780f1c","title":"253: John — Come and See","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/253","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Gospel of John with the testimony of John the Baptist and Jesus’s call to his first disciples.Targum — WikipediaCreation Series: John 1 — BibleProjectIn the Beginning: John 1 — BibleProject PodcastBEMA 78: Silent Years — Essenes","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Gospel of John with the testimony of John the Baptist and Jesus’s call to his first disciples.

Targum — Wikipedia

Creation Series: John 1 — BibleProject

In the Beginning: John 1 — BibleProject Podcast

BEMA 78: Silent Years — Essenes

","summary":"John the Baptist Transfers Disciples","date_published":"2022-01-13T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/2ad016b6-1087-4e35-a73e-eba180780f1c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20434868,"duration_in_seconds":2513}]},{"id":"dd5fdab6-912e-4c7e-b6e2-bdd0880badae","title":"252: John — What’s in a Logos?","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/252","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings start a verse-by-verse journey through the Gospel of John, beginning with a discussion about how John introduces us to Jesus.Reading the Gospel of John Through Palestinian Eyes by Yohanna KatanachoThe Fifth Gospel: Interview with Gary Burge — GTI Tours Podcast #4Why Context Matters: Interview with Dr. Gary Burge — GTI Tours Podcast #45Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. BurgePublications of Gary M. BurgeBEMA 87: John — GraftedWord Pictures by Brian GodawaNIV Archaeological Study BibleJohn 1 in the New English TranslationNIV Cultural Backgrounds Study BibleHeart and Mind by Alexander John ShaiaJohn 1–12 — BibleProjectJohn 13–21 — BibleProjectCreation Series: John 1 — BibleProject","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings start a verse-by-verse journey through the Gospel of John, beginning with a discussion about how John introduces us to Jesus.

Reading the Gospel of John Through Palestinian Eyes by Yohanna Katanacho

The Fifth Gospel: Interview with Gary Burge — GTI Tours Podcast #4

Why Context Matters: Interview with Dr. Gary Burge — GTI Tours Podcast #45

Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge

Publications of Gary M. Burge

BEMA 87: John — Grafted

Word Pictures by Brian Godawa

NIV Archaeological Study Bible

John 1 in the New English Translation

NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible

Heart and Mind by Alexander John Shaia

John 1–12 — BibleProject

John 13–21 — BibleProject

Creation Series: John 1 — BibleProject

","summary":"An Introduction to Jesus","date_published":"2022-01-06T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/dd5fdab6-912e-4c7e-b6e2-bdd0880badae.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18578295,"duration_in_seconds":2280}]},{"id":"ab289769-3a40-401b-a085-d533d24c0140","title":"251: John Roberts — A Griever’s Guide to Life","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/251","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest John Roberts to discuss his book, A Griever’s Guide to Life.A Griever’s Guide to Life by John McNeely Roberts“September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire — YouTubeHome Video: La Paz, Bolivia Vol. 1 — Olivia Roberts, YouTube“Not for Me to Say” by Johnny Mathis — YouTubeB-Olivia LibraryJohn’s family in 2015 | Olivia in 2016Additional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: John Roberts.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest John Roberts to discuss his book, A Griever’s Guide to Life.

A Griever’s Guide to Life by John McNeely Roberts

“September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire — YouTube

Home Video: La Paz, Bolivia Vol. 1 — Olivia Roberts, YouTube

“Not for Me to Say” by Johnny Mathis — YouTube

B-Olivia Library

John’s family in 2015 | Olivia in 2016

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: John Roberts.

","summary":"Believing in a God Who Provides the Right People at the Right Time","date_published":"2021-12-30T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/ab289769-3a40-401b-a085-d533d24c0140.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23852197,"duration_in_seconds":2940}]},{"id":"043b6300-f599-4640-b23e-2e5a4fba6ad0","title":"250: The Chosen S1E0 — “The Shepherd”","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/250","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings go back to where it all started for The Chosen, reviewing what essentially became the pilot episode. “The Shepherd” was created as a short film for Dallas’s church in 2017 and took off like a wildfire.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbThe Nativity Story (2006 film)","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings go back to where it all started for The Chosen, reviewing what essentially became the pilot episode. “The Shepherd” was created as a short film for Dallas’s church in 2017 and took off like a wildfire.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

The Nativity Story (2006 film)

","summary":"Where It All Started","date_published":"2021-12-23T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/043b6300-f599-4640-b23e-2e5a4fba6ad0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18769154,"duration_in_seconds":2291}]},{"id":"1df60a2e-4948-41cc-8330-1b667ef29e01","title":"249: Michael Burns — Escaping the Beast","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/249","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Michael Burns, a teaching minister in the Two Cities Church in Minneapolis-St. Paul. He taught high school history in the central city of Milwaukee for nearly ten years before graduating from Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a national and international biblical teacher at churches, schools of mission, and workshops. He has authored many books, including Crossing the Line; All Things to All People; and Escaping the Beast. Michael and his wife, MyCresha, have two adult sons.Marty on the All Things to All People Podcast with Michael BurnsMarty’s Sasquatch GIFEscaping the Beast by Michael BurnsJesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris HawCrossing the Line by Michael BurnsAll Things to All People by Michael BurnsAll Things to All People PodcastMichael Burns Teaching Ministry WebsiteAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Michael Burns.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Michael Burns, a teaching minister in the Two Cities Church in Minneapolis-St. Paul. He taught high school history in the central city of Milwaukee for nearly ten years before graduating from Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a national and international biblical teacher at churches, schools of mission, and workshops. He has authored many books, including Crossing the Line; All Things to All People; and Escaping the Beast. Michael and his wife, MyCresha, have two adult sons.

Marty on the All Things to All People Podcast with Michael Burns

Marty’s Sasquatch GIF

Escaping the Beast by Michael Burns

Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw

Crossing the Line by Michael Burns

All Things to All People by Michael Burns

All Things to All People Podcast

Michael Burns Teaching Ministry Website

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Michael Burns.

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Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks go through a Hebrew lesson on joy and explore the account of Lot’s wife, examining what is said and what is not said about this character.

Learning Hebrew with Elle — Joy (PDF)

Elle’s Website

Text in Us Podcast

Lot’s Wife (crag) — Wikipedia

Sanhedrin (tractate) — Wikipedia

“Lot’s Wife” by Kristine Batey

“Women and Torah: Ancient and Modern Midrashim” by Janelle Glick

","summary":"Considering What the Text Actually Says","date_published":"2021-12-09T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/a23ca118-fb49-4148-9d03-bfd7cd6d5f1d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22629547,"duration_in_seconds":2738}]},{"id":"63b0ad93-4334-43a2-a119-c7b23855f45c","title":"247: Sleepless in Susa w/ Josh Bossé","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/247","content_text":"Brent Billings is joined by Josh Bossé to examine Esther’s plan for getting into the king’s throne room and what she is actually trying to accomplish once she’s there.BEMA 70: Esther — PurimJoin the BEMA Slack","content_html":"

Brent Billings is joined by Josh Bossé to examine Esther’s plan for getting into the king’s throne room and what she is actually trying to accomplish once she’s there.

BEMA 70: Esther — Purim

Join the BEMA Slack

","summary":"Esther’s Plan for the King’s Throne Room","date_published":"2021-12-02T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/63b0ad93-4334-43a2-a119-c7b23855f45c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28266849,"duration_in_seconds":3492}]},{"id":"3981e540-f36e-4b2a-9462-8b4c30697cbd","title":"246: Eugenia Ortega — A Look into Our Window","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/246","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Eugenia Ortega to discuss her experience raising a child with autism, and encouraging all of us to have curiosity and empathy for people whose experiences are different than our own.A Look into Our Window by Eugenia OrtegaJohn WhittakerBibleProjectEugenia Ortega on FacebookAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Eugenia Ortega.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Eugenia Ortega to discuss her experience raising a child with autism, and encouraging all of us to have curiosity and empathy for people whose experiences are different than our own.

A Look into Our Window by Eugenia Ortega

John Whittaker

BibleProject

Eugenia Ortega on Facebook

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Eugenia Ortega.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to provide a liturgical space for repentance and healing.

This episode is adapted from “Prayers of the Faithful” from the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Rape, Assault & Incest National Network

National Domestic Violence Hotline

","summary":"Prayers and Reflections for Humanity","date_published":"2021-11-11T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/61e601f0-a24c-4ea6-861e-7d56b735b812.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11371081,"duration_in_seconds":1380}]},{"id":"a3de1048-4872-458c-96eb-3f6fec0aeaaa","title":"244: Spiritual Abuse — The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/244","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to discuss The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast.The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast“Unintended Consequences of Failure Porn” — Liam Thatcher“Sharing Many of the Same Flaws as its Subject ‘The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill’ Podcast Puts Blame Anywhere But Where It Belongs” — Religion Dispatches“Trouble” by Taylor Swift (Angry Mark Driscoll Edition)Marty’s Interview with Joshua Brown","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to discuss The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast.

The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast

“Unintended Consequences of Failure Porn” — Liam Thatcher

“Sharing Many of the Same Flaws as its Subject ‘The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill’ Podcast Puts Blame Anywhere But Where It Belongs” — Religion Dispatches

“Trouble” by Taylor Swift (Angry Mark Driscoll Edition)

Marty’s Interview with Joshua Brown

","summary":"The Good, the Bad, and the Complexities","date_published":"2021-11-04T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/a3de1048-4872-458c-96eb-3f6fec0aeaaa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34851626,"duration_in_seconds":4315}]},{"id":"60610d6a-8824-496b-bb21-bba86e326c88","title":"243: Spiritual Abuse — The Place We Find Ourselves","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/243","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings reflect on a conversation between Rachel Clinton Chen and Adam Young that provided some helpful notes to illuminate the journey into the world of spiritual abuse.The Place We Find Ourselves 89: Spiritual AbuseSpiritual Abuse Archives — The Allender CenterSpiral Dynamics — Wikipedia","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings reflect on a conversation between Rachel Clinton Chen and Adam Young that provided some helpful notes to illuminate the journey into the world of spiritual abuse.

The Place We Find Ourselves 89: Spiritual Abuse

Spiritual Abuse Archives — The Allender Center

Spiral Dynamics — Wikipedia

","summary":"Definitions and Symptoms of Spiritual Abuse","date_published":"2021-10-28T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/60610d6a-8824-496b-bb21-bba86e326c88.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22929438,"duration_in_seconds":2824}]},{"id":"0411b277-c68c-4e25-b8a7-30eb9836d607","title":"242: Spiritual Abuse — Commodities and Variables","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/242","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a series that reflects on the heartbreaking realities of spiritual abuse, using notes from a recent conference to guide the conversation.Thought of the Day: Imposter Syndrome — Marty Solomon, YouTubeCampus House at PurdueJoin the BEMA SlackFind a BEMA Group","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a series that reflects on the heartbreaking realities of spiritual abuse, using notes from a recent conference to guide the conversation.

Thought of the Day: Imposter Syndrome — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Campus House at Purdue

Join the BEMA Slack

Find a BEMA Group

","summary":"An Overview of Spiritual Abuse","date_published":"2021-10-21T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/0411b277-c68c-4e25-b8a7-30eb9836d607.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23287969,"duration_in_seconds":2869}]},{"id":"4d145a29-ac5b-4bb8-920f-b889e7b3b462","title":"241: Becky Solomon — Don’t Exasperate Your Kids","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/241","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the state of the podcast, and then Marty is joined by Becky Solomon to talk about parenting.“How 936 Pennies Will Forever Change How You Parent” — Eryn LynumSpecial Guest: Becky Solomon.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the state of the podcast, and then Marty is joined by Becky Solomon to talk about parenting.

“How 936 Pennies Will Forever Change How You Parent” — Eryn Lynum

Special Guest: Becky Solomon.

","summary":"State of the Podcast and Parenting","date_published":"2021-10-14T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/4d145a29-ac5b-4bb8-920f-b889e7b3b462.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25618541,"duration_in_seconds":3160}]},{"id":"79411b3c-aa8c-4cd1-ac22-ad575cd63082","title":"240: Sin and the Archaeology of Joshua w/ Elle Grover Fricks","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/240","content_text":"Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks discuss sin and the archaeology of Joshua.Learning Hebrew with Elle — Sin (PDF)List of Archaeological Periods (Levant) — WikipediaHistory of the Ancient Levant — WikipediaDoron Ben-Ami — WikipediaElle’s Website","content_html":"

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks discuss sin and the archaeology of Joshua.

Learning Hebrew with Elle — Sin (PDF)

List of Archaeological Periods (Levant) — Wikipedia

History of the Ancient Levant — Wikipedia

Doron Ben-Ami — Wikipedia

Elle’s Website

","summary":"Exploring the Archaeological Age of Joshua","date_published":"2021-10-07T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/79411b3c-aa8c-4cd1-ac22-ad575cd63082.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17350771,"duration_in_seconds":2078}]},{"id":"6eb14803-97fb-4d31-af1b-9d1cd7a6c795","title":"239: Abraham Considers a Catechism w/ Reed Dent","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/239","content_text":"Brent Billings is joined by Reed Dent to discuss the meaning of faith and the fears associated with deconstruction, both within a person and for those around them.Join the BEMA SlackYou Have Permission Podcast","content_html":"

Brent Billings is joined by Reed Dent to discuss the meaning of faith and the fears associated with deconstruction, both within a person and for those around them.

Join the BEMA Slack

You Have Permission Podcast

","summary":"Faith and the Fears of Deconstruction","date_published":"2021-09-30T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/6eb14803-97fb-4d31-af1b-9d1cd7a6c795.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27256435,"duration_in_seconds":3365}]},{"id":"e23d3257-6760-40f8-876e-c5cfbd091260","title":"238: Jewish Roots — What Difference Does It Make?","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/238","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings follow up on listener feedback from the episode with Jen Rosner before exploring the final three chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing the Jewish character of the Church and puzzling through what difference it makes to our lives as Christians.Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermottThe Rise and Fall of Mars Hill — Christianity TodayMark S. KinzerArchbishop Foley Beach at the Anglican Church in North AmericaGerald R. McDermott at Samford UniversityJoin the BEMA Slack","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings follow up on listener feedback from the episode with Jen Rosner before exploring the final three chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing the Jewish character of the Church and puzzling through what difference it makes to our lives as Christians.

Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott

The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill — Christianity Today

Mark S. Kinzer

Archbishop Foley Beach at the Anglican Church in North America

Gerald R. McDermott at Samford University

Join the BEMA Slack

","summary":"The Jewish Character of the Church and the Difference It Makes for Christians","date_published":"2021-09-23T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/e23d3257-6760-40f8-876e-c5cfbd091260.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27282676,"duration_in_seconds":3368}]},{"id":"9749affd-2468-42cc-9368-a28b2dfc90e7","title":"237: Jewish Roots — Ways Parted for a Dark History","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/237","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the seventh and eighth chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing the divergence of Judaism and Christianity, and analyzing the relationship between the two groups in the centuries since.Jewish Roots — Ways Parted for a Dark History Presentation (PDF)Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermottIsaac W. Oliver at Bradley University“Seeing What’s Next” (Technology Adoption Rates) — AsymcoRabbi Dr. Eugene Korn — Wikipedia","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the seventh and eighth chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing the divergence of Judaism and Christianity, and analyzing the relationship between the two groups in the centuries since.

Jewish Roots — Ways Parted for a Dark History Presentation (PDF)

Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott

Isaac W. Oliver at Bradley University

“Seeing What’s Next” (Technology Adoption Rates) — Asymco

Rabbi Dr. Eugene Korn — Wikipedia

","summary":"When and How Judaism and Christianity Diverged, and How Jewish-Christian Relations Have Worked Throughout the Centuries","date_published":"2021-09-16T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/9749affd-2468-42cc-9368-a28b2dfc90e7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26635211,"duration_in_seconds":3106}]},{"id":"f26f55f8-ebd9-45e7-b98a-17fa98f4fb3e","title":"236: Jewish Roots — Paul, Jewish Law, and Atonement in Hebrews","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/236","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the fourth and fifth chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing Paul’s relationship to Jewish Law and the atonement process we see in Hebrews.Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermottDavid Rudolph at The King’s UniversityDavid M. Moffitt at the University of St. AndrewsBEMA 147: Galatians — Two Women, Two CovenantsBEMA 165: Hebrews — Running a Better RaceBEMA 166: Hebrews — Atonement 101","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the fourth and fifth chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing Paul’s relationship to Jewish Law and the atonement process we see in Hebrews.

Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott

David Rudolph at The King’s University

David M. Moffitt at the University of St. Andrews

BEMA 147: Galatians — Two Women, Two Covenants

BEMA 165: Hebrews — Running a Better Race

BEMA 166: Hebrews — Atonement 101

","summary":"Whether Paul Followed Jewish Law and Comparing the Atonement Process in Hebrews to the Mosaic Processes Seen in Torah","date_published":"2021-09-09T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/f26f55f8-ebd9-45e7-b98a-17fa98f4fb3e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26963341,"duration_in_seconds":3329}]},{"id":"490c6598-da2b-441c-960c-8ad4c0bbc140","title":"235: Jewish Roots — Tanakh and Religion","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/235","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into the ideas from the book Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing chapters 2–3 on how the authors of the New Testament used Tanakh and whether Jesus intended to establish a new religion.Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermottMark S. Gignilliat at Beeson Divinity SchoolInspiration and Incarnation by Peter EnnsMatthew Thiessen at McMaster UniversityMatthew Thiessen on Twitter","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into the ideas from the book Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing chapters 2–3 on how the authors of the New Testament used Tanakh and whether Jesus intended to establish a new religion.

Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott

Mark S. Gignilliat at Beeson Divinity School

Inspiration and Incarnation by Peter Enns

Matthew Thiessen at McMaster University

Matthew Thiessen on Twitter

","summary":"Using Tanakh in the New Testament and Jesus’s Plans for Religion","date_published":"2021-09-02T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/490c6598-da2b-441c-960c-8ad4c0bbc140.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21137134,"duration_in_seconds":2600}]},{"id":"56c991d3-c8ba-4bcb-973a-5af4f88a458a","title":"234: Jen Rosner — The Jewish Roots of Christianity","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/234","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. Jennifer Rosner, Affiliate Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She also holds academic posts at The King’s University, Azusa Pacific University, and the Messianic Jewish Theological Institute. Her passion is to explore the relationship with Judaism and Christianity, and she spent time living in Jerusalem with her husband, Yonah, before returning to the States. They have two children.Jen Rosner’s WebsiteKeely Boeving, Literary Agent and Freelance EditorAt the Foot of the Mountain by Joshua M. Lessard and Jennifer M. RosnerThe Torah and the Spirit (Part 1) with Jen Rosner and Josh LessardThe Torah and the Spirit (Part 2) with Jen Rosner and Josh LessardThe God of Israel and Christian Theology by R. Kendall SoulenUnderstanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermottHealing the Schism by Jennifer M. RosnerKarl Barth — WikipediaChurch Dogmatics by Karl BarthFranz Rosenzweig — WikipediaJen Rosner on TwitterAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Jen Rosner.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. Jennifer Rosner, Affiliate Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She also holds academic posts at The King’s University, Azusa Pacific University, and the Messianic Jewish Theological Institute. Her passion is to explore the relationship with Judaism and Christianity, and she spent time living in Jerusalem with her husband, Yonah, before returning to the States. They have two children.

Jen Rosner’s Website

Keely Boeving, Literary Agent and Freelance Editor

At the Foot of the Mountain by Joshua M. Lessard and Jennifer M. Rosner

The Torah and the Spirit (Part 1) with Jen Rosner and Josh Lessard

The Torah and the Spirit (Part 2) with Jen Rosner and Josh Lessard

The God of Israel and Christian Theology by R. Kendall Soulen

Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermott

Healing the Schism by Jennifer M. Rosner

Karl Barth — Wikipedia

Church Dogmatics by Karl Barth

Franz Rosenzweig — Wikipedia

Jen Rosner on Twitter

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Jen Rosner.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by the next new host, Josh Bossé, to discuss his expanded role on the BEMA team. Josh is the Lead Campus Minister with Impact Campus Ministries in Cincinnati, a newly established team for ICM. He is passionate about digging deep into the Text and finding practical, psychological, cultural, and mystical ways of weaving ourselves into God's story. He and his wife, Sophia, have just purchased a home in College Hill and look forward to building a family.

BEMA 21: With All Your Soul & “Very”

BEMA 30: Lead with Your Voice

BEMA 23: Falling on Joyful Faces

Join the BEMA Slack

","summary":"An Issue of Rebellion","date_published":"2021-08-19T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/c6101863-3cdc-4dc0-88d1-c186e8fa45db.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30121906,"duration_in_seconds":3669}]},{"id":"8dffbfbb-835b-4a45-9ea4-b12b5efccf3e","title":"232: Introducing the Team — Jephthah’s Daughter w/ Elle Grover Fricks","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/232","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by their next new host, Elle Grover Fricks. Elle has undergraduate degrees in psychology and music from Washington State University, spent four years in mental health as a state-certified behavioral therapist, has a Master of Arts in the Bible & the Ancient Near East from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and is the pastor of Refuge Church in Pullman, Washington. They discuss her new role on the BEMA team, the different words for laws and rules in the Old Testament, Jephthah’s daughter and the subject of violence against women, and other random topics.Learning Hebrew with Elle — Laws, Decrees, Commands, etc. (PDF)Elle Singing at St. Anne’s in Jerusalem — YouTubeRefuge Church Pullman on YouTubeElle’s Website","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by their next new host, Elle Grover Fricks. Elle has undergraduate degrees in psychology and music from Washington State University, spent four years in mental health as a state-certified behavioral therapist, has a Master of Arts in the Bible & the Ancient Near East from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and is the pastor of Refuge Church in Pullman, Washington. They discuss her new role on the BEMA team, the different words for laws and rules in the Old Testament, Jephthah’s daughter and the subject of violence against women, and other random topics.

Learning Hebrew with Elle — Laws, Decrees, Commands, etc. (PDF)

Elle Singing at St. Anne’s in Jerusalem — YouTube

Refuge Church Pullman on YouTube

Elle’s Website

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined again by Reed Dent, staff member with Campus Christian Fellowship at Truman State University in Missouri, to discuss his new role on the BEMA team and consider the idea of deconstruction.

Reed’s Handcrafted Kayak

Impossible Constructions — M. C. Escher

The Architecture of Dr. Seuss, a Brief History — Architizer

Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon

Campus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University

","summary":"Removing the Scaffolding","date_published":"2021-08-05T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/95f2bca9-31a2-4cbd-8573-354f84c91134.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30510155,"duration_in_seconds":3741}]},{"id":"72b3d75e-c99d-4d29-9141-2aa2cc2edc7b","title":"230: Mandy Smith — Unfettered","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/230","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Mandy Smith, pastor, author, and speaker. She is a regular contributor to Christianity Today and Missio Alliance, and a part of the Ecclesia Network. She and her husband, Jamie, a New Testament professor, have two kids.Discussion Video for BEMA 230St. Lucia Uniting ChurchThe Vulnerable Pastor by Mandy SmithUnfettered by Mandy SmithThe Wordless Book by Charles H. SpurgeonThe Whole Good News — Missio Alliance [this event happened in 2021]Mandy Smith at Christianity TodayMandy Smith at Missio AllianceMandy Smith at Ecclesia NetworkMandy Smith on VimeoThe Way Is the WayMandy Smith on TwitterAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Mandy Smith.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Mandy Smith, pastor, author, and speaker. She is a regular contributor to Christianity Today and Missio Alliance, and a part of the Ecclesia Network. She and her husband, Jamie, a New Testament professor, have two kids.

Discussion Video for BEMA 230

St. Lucia Uniting Church

The Vulnerable Pastor by Mandy Smith

Unfettered by Mandy Smith

The Wordless Book by Charles H. Spurgeon

The Whole Good News — Missio Alliance [this event happened in 2021]

Mandy Smith at Christianity Today

Mandy Smith at Missio Alliance

Mandy Smith at Ecclesia Network

Mandy Smith on Vimeo

The Way Is the Way

Mandy Smith on Twitter

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Mandy Smith.

","summary":"Childlike Faith and Western Culture","date_published":"2021-07-29T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/72b3d75e-c99d-4d29-9141-2aa2cc2edc7b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25394024,"duration_in_seconds":3132}]},{"id":"de0c54a6-46b8-47ba-ac33-520d3343bf45","title":"229: Dallas Jenkins — Manna Program, Part 2","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/229","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a conversation with special guest Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of The Chosen, on Season 1 of this breakout series.Thank you to Drew Schmitz of Harvest Bible Church in Phoenix for helping us set up this interview.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 229“Can you trust The Chosen?” — The Chosen, YouTubeThe Chosen’s Channel on YouTubeThe ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Dallas Jenkins.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a conversation with special guest Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of The Chosen, on Season 1 of this breakout series.

Thank you to Drew Schmitz of Harvest Bible Church in Phoenix for helping us set up this interview.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 229

“Can you trust The Chosen?” — The Chosen, YouTube

The Chosen’s Channel on YouTube

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Dallas Jenkins.

","summary":"The Chosen, Season 1","date_published":"2021-07-22T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/de0c54a6-46b8-47ba-ac33-520d3343bf45.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23443184,"duration_in_seconds":2889}]},{"id":"1fb1580b-b246-42c0-bfc6-9e6afae56c5e","title":"228: Dallas Jenkins — Manna Program, Part 1","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/228","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of The Chosen, to discuss all of the burning questions from Season 1 of this breakout series.Thank you to Drew Schmitz of Harvest Bible Church in Phoenix for helping us set up this interview.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 228The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Dallas Jenkins.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of The Chosen, to discuss all of the burning questions from Season 1 of this breakout series.

Thank you to Drew Schmitz of Harvest Bible Church in Phoenix for helping us set up this interview.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 228

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Dallas Jenkins.

","summary":"The Chosen, Season 1","date_published":"2021-07-15T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/1fb1580b-b246-42c0-bfc6-9e6afae56c5e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23156571,"duration_in_seconds":2853}]},{"id":"28b12beb-51b9-4ca8-8603-b8e26f3ea7f5","title":"227: The Chosen S1E8 — “I Am He”","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/227","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the eighth and final episode of Season 1.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 227The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbThe Gifts of the Jews by Thomas CahillForever Changed #3: The Woman at the Well sermon — YouTube","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the eighth and final episode of Season 1.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 227

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

The Gifts of the Jews by Thomas Cahill

Forever Changed #3: The Woman at the Well sermon — YouTube

","summary":"Jesus and the Woman at the Well","date_published":"2021-07-08T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/28b12beb-51b9-4ca8-8603-b8e26f3ea7f5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30215792,"duration_in_seconds":3672}]},{"id":"b02e0786-30f7-40eb-9e9f-b8369ce6fc00","title":"226: The Chosen S1E7 — “Invitations”","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/226","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the seventh episode.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 226The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb180-degree rule — WikipediaTodd Vaziri on the 180 Line — Twitter","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the seventh episode.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 226

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

180-degree rule — Wikipedia

Todd Vaziri on the 180 Line — Twitter

","summary":"Jesus Meets with Nicodemus and Calls Matthew","date_published":"2021-07-01T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/b02e0786-30f7-40eb-9e9f-b8369ce6fc00.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19469862,"duration_in_seconds":2335}]},{"id":"d94394d7-ac2a-41d2-af73-a2da7536c72f","title":"225: The Chosen S1E6 — “Indescribable Compassion”","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/225","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the sixth episode.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 225The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbTranscript for BEMA 225","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the sixth episode.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 225

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Transcript for BEMA 225

","summary":"Jesus Heals Leprous and Paralyzed Men","date_published":"2021-06-24T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/d94394d7-ac2a-41d2-af73-a2da7536c72f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23063003,"duration_in_seconds":2778}]},{"id":"9d629f3e-7e9c-4c09-a8e0-62c73ebbe595","title":"224: The Chosen S1E5 — “The Wedding Gift”","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/224","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fifth episode.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 224The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbTranscript for BEMA 224","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fifth episode.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 224

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Transcript for BEMA 224

","summary":"Jesus Performs His First Public Miracle","date_published":"2021-06-17T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/9d629f3e-7e9c-4c09-a8e0-62c73ebbe595.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30212592,"duration_in_seconds":3672}]},{"id":"07f60569-5984-4535-a223-a7db11288cc5","title":"223: The Chosen S1E4 — “The Rock on Which It Is Built”","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/223","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fourth episode.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 223The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbTranscript for BEMA 223","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fourth episode.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 223

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Transcript for BEMA 223

","summary":"Simon Encounters Jesus","date_published":"2021-06-10T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/07f60569-5984-4535-a223-a7db11288cc5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19741489,"duration_in_seconds":2363}]},{"id":"9e3253a6-d633-495d-a9da-b8b7aee32c09","title":"222: The Chosen S1E3 — “Jesus Loves the Little Children”","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/222","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the third episode.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 222The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbTranscript for BEMA 222","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the third episode.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 222

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Transcript for BEMA 222

","summary":"The Humanity of Jesus Explored","date_published":"2021-06-03T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/9e3253a6-d633-495d-a9da-b8b7aee32c09.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18335476,"duration_in_seconds":2187}]},{"id":"9c22a35f-a007-49bc-b125-eca0292ce98d","title":"221: The Chosen S1E2 — “Shabbat”","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/221","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the second episode.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 221Eishet Chayil — Aleph BetaAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbTranscript for BEMA 221","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the second episode.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 221

Eishet Chayil — Aleph Beta

Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Transcript for BEMA 221

","summary":"A Practice Spanning the Centuries","date_published":"2021-05-27T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/9c22a35f-a007-49bc-b125-eca0292ce98d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27771412,"duration_in_seconds":3256}]},{"id":"ef8b2879-6ec8-48ff-9846-b15320ffd525","title":"220: The Chosen S1E1 — “I Have Called You by Name”","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/220","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings commence a review of The Chosen, starting with an overview of what the series is and discussing the first episode.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 220The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbEveryman’s Talmud by Abraham CohenTranscript for BEMA 220","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings commence a review of The Chosen, starting with an overview of what the series is and discussing the first episode.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 220

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Everyman’s Talmud by Abraham Cohen

Transcript for BEMA 220

","summary":"Mary Magdalene Redeemed","date_published":"2021-05-20T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/ef8b2879-6ec8-48ff-9846-b15320ffd525.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28536442,"duration_in_seconds":3470}]},{"id":"0b0f8baa-3413-4d26-bbf4-13f0836ef715","title":"219: Becky Solomon — Loving the Adventure","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/219","content_text":"Marty Solomon is joined by his wife, Becky. They talk about what it is like to live their lifestyle, and how that plays out in their marriage and their parenting.Discussion Video for BEMA 219Family Culture Project (website)Family Culture Project (email)Use code bemalistener for 15% off.Marty’s Holiday Series — YouTubeSupersessionism — WikipediaCultural Appropriation — WikipediaBEMA 25: A Kingdom of What?The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)Transcript for BEMA 219Special Guest: Becky Solomon.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon is joined by his wife, Becky. They talk about what it is like to live their lifestyle, and how that plays out in their marriage and their parenting.

Discussion Video for BEMA 219

Family Culture Project (website)

Family Culture Project (email)

Use code bemalistener for 15% off.

Marty’s Holiday Series — YouTube

Supersessionism — Wikipedia

Cultural Appropriation — Wikipedia

BEMA 25: A Kingdom of What?

The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)

The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)

Transcript for BEMA 219

Special Guest: Becky Solomon.

","summary":"Finding a New Way to Live","date_published":"2021-05-13T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/0b0f8baa-3413-4d26-bbf4-13f0836ef715.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25274247,"duration_in_seconds":3117}]},{"id":"35d93f97-0516-440e-891c-62ddefba9852","title":"218: Midrash — Death at Dinner","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/218","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey back into the story of Eliezer finding Rebekah as a wife for Isaac. What is happening at dinner that evening? Why is Laban acting with such authority if the father, Bethuel, is alive and well?Discussion Video for BEMA 218Map of Abraham’s Servant Finding Isaac a Wife — Headwaters Christian ResourcesBEMA 12: A Mission RealizedSefaria: A Living Library of Jewish TextsTranscript for BEMA 218","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey back into the story of Eliezer finding Rebekah as a wife for Isaac. What is happening at dinner that evening? Why is Laban acting with such authority if the father, Bethuel, is alive and well?

Discussion Video for BEMA 218

Map of Abraham’s Servant Finding Isaac a Wife — Headwaters Christian Resources

BEMA 12: A Mission Realized

Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

Transcript for BEMA 218

","summary":"Eliezer and Radical Hospitality","date_published":"2021-05-06T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/35d93f97-0516-440e-891c-62ddefba9852.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16057887,"duration_in_seconds":1965}]},{"id":"9c241180-4fdb-4b5e-9d3b-819aad5bc943","title":"217: Midrash — Isaac’s Bad Eyes","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/217","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into some of the midrash surrounding the story of the “binding of Isaac.” What really happened to Isaac on that mountain, and what does this have to do with Isaac’s blindness?Discussion Video for BEMA 217BEMA 11: Here I AmMap of Abraham’s Servant Finding Isaac a Wife — Headwaters Christian ResourcesAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish TextsTranscript for BEMA 217","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into some of the midrash surrounding the story of the “binding of Isaac.” What really happened to Isaac on that mountain, and what does this have to do with Isaac’s blindness?

Discussion Video for BEMA 217

BEMA 11: Here I Am

Map of Abraham’s Servant Finding Isaac a Wife — Headwaters Christian Resources

Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

Transcript for BEMA 217

","summary":"Trauma on the Mountain","date_published":"2021-04-29T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/9c241180-4fdb-4b5e-9d3b-819aad5bc943.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20811466,"duration_in_seconds":2560}]},{"id":"5a8a1a80-9bb6-4faa-bd04-48e4cb1d23f4","title":"216: Porshe Chiles — Can We Talk?","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/216","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Porshe Chiles. She holds a master’s degree in higher education from the University of North Texas, and she is currently the associate director of global research at Wake Forest University. Moving from Texas to Japan to North Carolina, and other places in between, Porshe has a wealth of experience in language and intercultural studies.Discussion Video for BEMA 216Jude 3 Project PodcastThe Disrupters Podcast (Esau McCaulley)Epiphany Fellowship Church Podcast (Eric Mason)BEMA 192: Telling a StoryEndurance ConsultingEndurance Consulting on InstagramCan We Talk? Facebook CommunityTranscript for BEMA 216Additional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Porshe Chiles.","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Porshe Chiles. She holds a master’s degree in higher education from the University of North Texas, and she is currently the associate director of global research at Wake Forest University. Moving from Texas to Japan to North Carolina, and other places in between, Porshe has a wealth of experience in language and intercultural studies.

Discussion Video for BEMA 216

Jude 3 Project Podcast

The Disrupters Podcast (Esau McCaulley)

Epiphany Fellowship Church Podcast (Eric Mason)

BEMA 192: Telling a Story

Endurance Consulting

Endurance Consulting on Instagram

Can We Talk? Facebook Community

Transcript for BEMA 216

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Porshe Chiles.

","summary":"Being Seen in the Narrative of God","date_published":"2021-04-22T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/5a8a1a80-9bb6-4faa-bd04-48e4cb1d23f4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24707583,"duration_in_seconds":3046}]},{"id":"3c439512-59d5-40f7-b84e-5d382e51f586","title":"215: Character Study — Joseph, Part 2","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/215","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings merge the studies of Joseph and Jacob. As Joseph eventually experiences a reunification of his family, what more is left to do? Shouldn’t they sit back and enjoy the redemption in Egypt? Apparently not, according to Jacob.Discussion Video for BEMA 215The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David FohrmanGenesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David FohrmanAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 215","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings merge the studies of Joseph and Jacob. As Joseph eventually experiences a reunification of his family, what more is left to do? Shouldn’t they sit back and enjoy the redemption in Egypt? Apparently not, according to Jacob.

Discussion Video for BEMA 215

The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman

Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Transcript for BEMA 215

","summary":"Family Redemption","date_published":"2021-04-15T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/3c439512-59d5-40f7-b84e-5d382e51f586.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16035209,"duration_in_seconds":1963}]},{"id":"5738f953-9adb-4d2e-bcab-3aef35383fe6","title":"214: Character Study — Joseph, Part 1","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/214","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the arguments surrounding who bought Joseph from his brothers.Discussion Video for BEMA 214The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David FohrmanGenesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David FohrmanAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Rashi — WikipediaMaimonides — WikipediaNachmanides — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 214","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the arguments surrounding who bought Joseph from his brothers.

Discussion Video for BEMA 214

The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman

Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Rashi — Wikipedia

Maimonides — Wikipedia

Nachmanides — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 214

","summary":"Who Bought Joseph?","date_published":"2021-04-08T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/5738f953-9adb-4d2e-bcab-3aef35383fe6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18146337,"duration_in_seconds":2226}]},{"id":"024f8eed-1d84-4d86-811f-db9c5ad475d0","title":"213: Character Study — Jacob, Part 2","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/213","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the conversation for this particular character study of Jacob. They suggested in the last episode that God was with Jacob, even if He did not approve of his actions. Why does God delay justice and/or punishment?Discussion Video for BEMA 213Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David FohrmanAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Rashi — WikipediaSefaria: A Living Library of Jewish TextsTranscript for BEMA 213","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the conversation for this particular character study of Jacob. They suggested in the last episode that God was with Jacob, even if He did not approve of his actions. Why does God delay justice and/or punishment?

Discussion Video for BEMA 213

Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Rashi — Wikipedia

Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

Transcript for BEMA 213

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a deeper look at the character of Jacob and share some things they’ve learned since the previous episodes on Jacob from 2017.

Discussion Video for BEMA 212

Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Transcript for BEMA 212

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest John Whittaker. He holds degrees in theology and ministry from Boise Bible College and Cincinnati Bible Seminary, plus a doctorate in preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He served as a professor of preaching and the New Testament for 19 years, spent 11 years planting and pastoring a church, and has taught and preached at various places around the world. He has been teaching people to follow Jesus by learning to hear what the Bible says, and his latest endeavors are more accessible to people than ever. He and his wife, Louise, have been married for more than 30 years.

Discussion Video for BEMA 211

The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

John Whittaker

Bible in Life Podcast

Tim Mackie: Skateboards, Jesus, and the Bible — Bible in Life Podcast

Brad Gray: The Power of the Original Context — Bible in Life Podcast

Brad Gray: The Old Testament Law and the Big Story of the Bible — Bible in Life Podcast

Jesus vs. Culture on Money and Wealth — Bible in Life Podcast

Core Training for Christians — Video Courses by John Whittaker

Prepare Them to Flourish by John Whittaker

About Prepare Them to Flourish

The Listener’s Commentary

Resources from John Whittaker

Intro to the Gospels — The Listener’s Commentary

Luke — The Listener’s Commentary

Transcript for BEMA 211

Special Guest: John Whittaker.

","summary":"Learning to Hear What the Bible Says","date_published":"2021-03-18T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/40863328-b229-4cf2-b918-8e08e86ef3ce.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25293755,"duration_in_seconds":3120}]},{"id":"15e0a6a3-11e5-441d-bbdd-a68f8f3a8ea2","title":"210: Midrash — The Man in the Fur Coat","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/210","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at even more midrash that surrounds the character of Noah. Some commentary describes Noah as the man in the fur coat. What is this all about?Discussion Video for BEMA 210Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David FohrmanAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 210","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at even more midrash that surrounds the character of Noah. Some commentary describes Noah as the man in the fur coat. What is this all about?

Discussion Video for BEMA 210

Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Transcript for BEMA 210

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at the backstory of Noah and talk about the midrash surrounding the Nephilim from Genesis 6.

Discussion Video for BEMA 209

BEMA 5: A Misplaced Curse

“Pete & Jared on Genesis” — The Bible for Normal People Podcast, Episode 100

Genesis for Normal People by Peter Enns and Jared Byas

Tallest Person Living — Guinness World Records

Hurtaly — Wikipedia

Noah (2014 film)

Parshat Noach — Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman

BEMA 7: The Preface

“What’s So Bad about Babel?” — BibleProject Podcast

Jewish Women’s Archive

Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

BEMA FAQ: Midrash — Marty Solomon, YouTube

The Social Dilemma — Netflix

Thought of the Day: The Social Dilemma — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Transcript for BEMA 209

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a deeper dive into one of the topics they hear about from listeners the most—midrash—and answer the most commonly asked question from the entire run of the podcast: What is going on with the genealogy of Abraham?

Discussion Video for BEMA 208

BEMA 8: Buried in a Genealogy

BEMA FAQ: Midrash — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Jewish Women’s Archive

BEMA 173: Jude — False Teachers

Transcript for BEMA 208

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. J. R. Briggs, the founder and director of Kairos Partnerships. His list of ministries and projects spans the gamut of possibility: from coaching pastors to instructing university students, from authoring books to hosting podcasts, J. R. brings a wealth of experience wherever he goes. He and his wife, Megan, have two boys and live just outside of Philadelphia.

Discussion Video for BEMA 207

About J. R. Briggs — Kairos Partnerships

Publications — Kairos Partnerships

Fail by J. R. Briggs

The Sacred Overlap by J. R. Briggs

Thought of the Day: Sacred Overlap — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Monday Morning Pastor Podcast

“Rubbing Shoulders with God” with Marty Solomon — Monday Morning Pastor

Resilient Leaders Podcast

Tweet on Hand Copying Luke

Practical Tips and Resources for Hand Copying Scripture — Kairos Partnerships

Tweet on Hand Copying John

J. R. Briggs on Twitter

A Time To Heal by J. R. Briggs

Transcript for BEMA 207

Special Guest: J. R. Briggs.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Reed Dent. He’s been on staff with Campus Christian Fellowship at Truman State University in Missouri for the last twelve years. He and his wife, LeAnn, have three boys, who provide some great sermon illustrations.

Discussion Video for BEMA 206

Campus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University

Truman State University — Wikipedia

Staff — Campus Christian Fellowship

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

The Parable of the Good Samaritan — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

The Wall Street Journal, September 12, 2001 (PDF)

“September 11” by Scott Cairns

“Trump's name to appear on coronavirus stimulus checks sent to Americans” — Fox News

“Trump Seeks To Stimulate Economy By Sending Rare Autographed Photo To Every American” — The Onion

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

“The Seeing Heart” by Frederick Buechner — YouTube

Secrets in the Dark by Frederick Buechner

John H. Walton — Wikipedia

The Lost World of Genesis One by John H. Walton

The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy

The War by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick

The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter

The Art of Biblical Poetry by Robert Alter

The Art of Bible Translation by Robert Alter

The Poetics of Biblical Narrative by Meir Sternberg

What Is the Bible? by Rob Bell

Inspired by Rachel Held Evans

Transcript for BEMA 206

Special Guest: Reed Dent.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Session 6, what they hope to accomplish, and some of the things you can expect to find in the next chapter of the BEMA Podcast.

BEMA Merchandise — TeePublic

Join the BEMA Slack

News — BEMA Discipleship

Marty Solomon on YouTube

Groups — BEMA Discipleship

Transcript for BEMA 205

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings officially wrap up the journey through history and talk about what comes next for BEMA…

Out of Sorts by Sarah Bessey

Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey

Join the BEMA Slack

Marty Solomon on YouTube

Sign Up for the BEMA Messenger

Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall

Whole Bible Story — BibleTelling, YouTube (via Roger Schmidgall)

Transcript for BEMA 204

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings try to evaluate the great takeaways from this five-session journey through the Bible and the world of faith, talking about “The Four Pillars of BEMA” and imagining a world that returns to partake in some of the same things those early followers did thousands of years ago.

Discussion Video for BEMA 203

Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

“Time in Babylon” by Emmylou Harris — YouTube

Transcript for BEMA 203

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring the story to our current day, seeing what this last century has done to the world of faith that we call our own. What is Christian fundamentalism and where did it come from? And how does evangelicalism fit into all of this? As believers, we make many assumptions about the world around us, but knowing why it exists is often helpful in accepting what it is.

AD 1925 to Today Presentation

Discussion Video for BEMA 202

“Jacob Neusner, Judaic Scholar Who Forged Interfaith Bonds, Dies at 84” — The New York Times

Jacob Neusner — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 202

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings leave the French Revolution behind and move into the modern era. How was the newfound land of freedom and independence handled? How did it impact the theology and ecclesiology of the people?

AD 1800–1925 Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 201

Union in Truth by James B. North

Transcript for BEMA 201

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey up to the end of the eighteenth century and follow the world of Protestant history as it moves out of the Reformation and through the Age of Enlightenment.

AD 1650–1800 Presentation

Discussion Video for BEMA 200

Rediscovering Discipleship by Robby Gallaty

Transcript for BEMA 200

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings walk through one century of history that experienced an unbelievable amount of change and progress. Even outside of church history, this evolving world was fertile soil for the Reformation.

AD 1550–1650 Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 199

Geocentric Model — Wikipedia

Heliocentrism — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 199

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey from the Crusades and head toward the Protestant Reformation—but on the way, it is good to recognize some names that are often underappreciated. These figures truly paved the way for some of the formative changes coming to Christendom.

AD 1300–1550 Presentation

Discussion Video for BEMA 198

Transcript for BEMA 198

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine one of the darkest chapters in the history of Christendom.

AD 1000–1300 Presentation

Discussion Video for BEMA 197

Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller

Blue Like Jazz (2012 film)

The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong

Transcript for BEMA 197

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings walk through three centuries to see the great and famous East-West Schism, look at the idea of icons, and meet Charlemagne as a major character of this era of history.

AD 700–1000 Presentation

Discussion Video for BEMA 196

Byzantine Iconoclasm — Wikipedia

BEMA 0: Introductory Lesson

The Genesis of Science by James Hannam

Transcript for BEMA 196

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey through the sixth and seventh centuries, examining the early monastic movements.

AD 500–700 Presentation

Discussion Video for BEMA 195

The Source by James A. Michener

Transcript for BEMA 195

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the fourth and fifth centuries and the period of the ecumenical councils of early Christendom.

AD 300–500 Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 194

Transcript for BEMA 194

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings walk through the second and third centuries of Church history. Why are we so not-Jewish in our Christian practice today? What happened to cause such a schism between Jews and Christians?

AD 100–300 Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 193

Bar Kokhba revolt — Wikipedia

Didache — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 193

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss what history is, what it isn’t, and give some disclaimers about the intentions of Session 5.

Discussion Video for BEMA 192

Making an Impact: Message — Covered in His Dust

Constantine’s Sword by James Carroll

Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelly

The History of Christian Thought by Justo L. González

Christian History Project

The Fall of Rome Podcast

Tikkun olam — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 192

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings prepare for the beginning of Session 5 and our journey through church history by taking one last look in our rearview mirror.

Session 5 Intro Presentation (PDF)

Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall

Whole Bible Story — BibleTelling, YouTube (via Roger Schmidgall)

Sign Up for the BEMA Messenger

Discussion Groups Map

Join the BEMA Slack

Transcript for BEMA 191

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hold the usual capstone conversation, concluding our journey through the remainder of Scripture and reviewing the entirety thereof.

Session 4 Capstone Presentation (PDF)

Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall

Whole Bible Story — BibleTelling, YouTube (via Roger Schmidgall)

Join the BEMA Slack

Sign Up for the BEMA Messenger

Discussion Groups Map

Transcript for BEMA 190

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the book of Revelation and the final verses of our journey through the New Testament, hearing the moving description of a new heaven and a new earth and an old world that has been made new.

Discussion Video for BEMA 189

Transcript for BEMA 189

","summary":"New Heaven and New Earth","date_published":"2020-10-08T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/52ed6451-7905-4f24-886f-972cbc0b2ec8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9854062,"duration_in_seconds":1191}]},{"id":"404fc534-f664-49ab-9e44-448615507a84","title":"188: Revelation — The Fall of Greatness","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/188","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings confront the great beast of Babylon as it appears in Revelation and consider which part of the story we should align with the most.Discussion Video for BEMA 188Revelation #14: Babylon’s Demise sermon — YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 188","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings confront the great beast of Babylon as it appears in Revelation and consider which part of the story we should align with the most.

Discussion Video for BEMA 188

Revelation #14: Babylon’s Demise sermon — YouTube

Transcript for BEMA 188

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the voices of those who stood against Empire and paid for it with their lives, and are reminded that Revelation is not a book of futuristic code, but an encouragement to those trying to remain faithful almost 2,000 years ago.

Discussion Video for BEMA 187

BEMA Discipleship — News

Transcript for BEMA 187

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see dragons and beasts and women riding on them. Who is this beast of land and sea? The same hermeneutic we’ve used throughout Revelation will help us know more.

Revelation — Mother and Dragons Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 186

Transcript for BEMA 186

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings press further into Revelation and this epic showdown and holy competition between Empire and Shalom.

Discussion Video for BEMA 185

Transcript for BEMA 185

","summary":"Familiar Witnesses","date_published":"2020-09-10T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/20096f9f-4b4a-487b-a448-2bf4e505fbba.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10256790,"duration_in_seconds":1242}]},{"id":"22fc961c-1ed7-44d5-99a8-2a9e6278595e","title":"184: Revelation — Let the Games Begin","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/184","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings put some context behind a cultural device that is setting up John’s Apocalypse, seeing the ancient Olympic Games and wrestling with John’s intent for the letter of Revelation.Discussion Video for BEMA 184Transcript for BEMA 184","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings put some context behind a cultural device that is setting up John’s Apocalypse, seeing the ancient Olympic Games and wrestling with John’s intent for the letter of Revelation.

Discussion Video for BEMA 184

Transcript for BEMA 184

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine some of the context behind the seals of the scroll that are opened and what happens when they are, taking note of the apocalyptic chaos that ensues.

Discussion Video for BEMA 183

Transcript for BEMA 183

","summary":"The Return of the Horses","date_published":"2020-08-27T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/a7cea057-07a5-42a7-997b-031f25ad71f5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10529315,"duration_in_seconds":1276}]},{"id":"34659e01-dede-4e4a-8b41-b9f0ede6ad1b","title":"182: Revelation — The Throne Room","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/182","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings head into the rest of Revelation and the apocalyptic vision that John is sharing with his persecuted audience, standing in the throne room and paying careful attention to what is seen.Revelation — The Throne Room Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 182Transcript for BEMA 182","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings head into the rest of Revelation and the apocalyptic vision that John is sharing with his persecuted audience, standing in the throne room and paying careful attention to what is seen.

Revelation — The Throne Room Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 182

Transcript for BEMA 182

","summary":"Deliverance from Persecution","date_published":"2020-08-20T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/34659e01-dede-4e4a-8b41-b9f0ede6ad1b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13287664,"duration_in_seconds":1370}]},{"id":"f28b681d-2051-4359-ab08-78a0aa2afa49","title":"181: Revelation — Lukewarm Laodicea","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/181","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to the last of the seven churches of John’s apocalypse: Laodicea. We’ve heard the warning against being a “lukewarm Christian.” Is there more context to this idea?Revelation — Lukewarm Laodicea Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 181The Early Church — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.Transcript for BEMA 181","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to the last of the seven churches of John’s apocalypse: Laodicea. We’ve heard the warning against being a “lukewarm Christian.” Is there more context to this idea?

Revelation — Lukewarm Laodicea Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 181

The Early Church — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.

Transcript for BEMA 181

","summary":"We Did It Ourselves","date_published":"2020-08-13T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/f28b681d-2051-4359-ab08-78a0aa2afa49.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14589388,"duration_in_seconds":1589}]},{"id":"3fc02c1b-5f30-4983-99a9-3ce5f7719202","title":"180: Revelation — Philadelphia and Their New Name","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/180","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine John’s apocalyptic letter to the church of Philadelphia and look for context, as well as Text spoken into that context.Discussion Video for BEMA 180BEMA 161: 1 Thessalonians — ParousiaTranscript for BEMA 180","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine John’s apocalyptic letter to the church of Philadelphia and look for context, as well as Text spoken into that context.

Discussion Video for BEMA 180

BEMA 161: 1 Thessalonians — Parousia

Transcript for BEMA 180

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wake up in the ancient city of Sardis to see her history and glory, which should help us understand the message in the letter to her church.

Revelation — Waking Up in Sardis Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 179

Transcript for BEMA 179

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the idea that John has been deliberately drawing off of apocalyptic prophets while speaking directly into culture, and we add one more layer to our hermeneutical toolbox as it relates to the book of Revelation.

Discussion Video for BEMA 178

Transcript for BEMA 178

","summary":"Using Text and Context","date_published":"2020-07-23T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/53b48b48-a416-47bc-9d55-2b8b9cda887a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13512338,"duration_in_seconds":1648}]},{"id":"614fa6a9-ae60-4fee-90c0-501d9c2063ae","title":"177: Revelation — Pergamum and Satan’s Throne","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/177","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the ancient city of Pergamum and hear the letter to their church in its original context.Revelation — Pergamum and Satan’s Throne Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 177Transcript for BEMA 177","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the ancient city of Pergamum and hear the letter to their church in its original context.

Revelation — Pergamum and Satan’s Throne Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 177

Transcript for BEMA 177

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to hone a hermeneutical prowess in the realm of apocalyptic literature, taking a look at the letter to Smyrna and asking, “What is the context?”

Discussion Video for BEMA 176

Transcript for BEMA 176

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to Ephesus, hearing the first of John’s seven letters in its context.

Discussion Video for BEMA 175

BEMA 158: Ephesians — Family Membership

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Transcript for BEMA 175

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings prepare for a journey through the book of Revelation, remembering the function and method of apocalyptic literature and trying to remove the “crazy” from the study.

Discussion Video for BEMA 174

BEMA 68: Zechariah — Apocalyptic Literature

Christ and the Caesars by Ethelbert Stauffer

The Christians: Their First Two Thousand Years — A Pinch of Incense by the Christian History Project

The Seven Cities of the Apocalypse and Roman Culture by Roland H. Worth, Jr.

The Seven Cities of the Apocalypse and Greco-Asian Culture by Roland H. Worth, Jr.

Imperial Cult and Commerce in John’s Apocalypse by J. Nelson Kraybill

The Letters to the Seven Churches by William M. Ramsay

The Days of Vengeance by David Chilton

The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era by James S. Jeffers

Transcript for BEMA 174

","summary":"A Retelling of Apocalyptic Literature","date_published":"2020-06-25T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/be28645d-d0cf-47a4-97be-23b6b476fdfa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14336117,"duration_in_seconds":1751}]},{"id":"e1900f62-ee54-4308-8988-036644718aa8","title":"173: Jude — False Teachers","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/173","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the short, often forgotten, and confusing book of Jude. Just what is Jude talking about?Discussion Video for BEMA 173BEMA 169: 2 Peter — The Other Side of a ConversationBEMA 156: 1 Corinthians — Broken BodyThe Book of Enoch — WikipediaThe Book of Enoch — Academy of Ancient TextsThe Assumption of Moses — WikipediaThe Assumption of Moses (text and audio)Jude — BibleProjectTranscript for BEMA 173","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the short, often forgotten, and confusing book of Jude. Just what is Jude talking about?

Discussion Video for BEMA 173

BEMA 169: 2 Peter — The Other Side of a Conversation

BEMA 156: 1 Corinthians — Broken Body

The Book of Enoch — Wikipedia

The Book of Enoch — Academy of Ancient Texts

The Assumption of Moses — Wikipedia

The Assumption of Moses (text and audio)

Jude — BibleProject

Transcript for BEMA 173

","summary":"Idolatry, Sexual Immorality, and Wealth and Influence","date_published":"2020-06-18T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/e1900f62-ee54-4308-8988-036644718aa8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11676355,"duration_in_seconds":1419}]},{"id":"00bc7247-0dca-44d4-ab1e-05cc757dd19b","title":"172: 3 John — Diotrephes","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/172","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a brief but meaningful and reflective journey through the short letter of 3 John, hearing the apostle warn the church about those who are trying to discredit and dismantle the faith.Discussion Video for BEMA 172BEMA 39: A King After God’s Own HeartTranscript for BEMA 172","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a brief but meaningful and reflective journey through the short letter of 3 John, hearing the apostle warn the church about those who are trying to discredit and dismantle the faith.

Discussion Video for BEMA 172

BEMA 39: A King After God’s Own Heart

Transcript for BEMA 172

","summary":"A Lack of Hospitality","date_published":"2020-06-11T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/00bc7247-0dca-44d4-ab1e-05cc757dd19b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7322624,"duration_in_seconds":875}]},{"id":"f4763eb4-9b7c-4029-bc7e-30f9eaa51cc1","title":"171: 2 John — The “Woman”","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/171","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the words of 2 John and toy with the question of who the woman is that John addresses his letter to.Discussion Video for BEMA 171Transcript for BEMA 171","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the words of 2 John and toy with the question of who the woman is that John addresses his letter to.

Discussion Video for BEMA 171

Transcript for BEMA 171

","summary":"Seeing Through the Lens of Love","date_published":"2020-06-04T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/f4763eb4-9b7c-4029-bc7e-30f9eaa51cc1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6820328,"duration_in_seconds":812}]},{"id":"41fcdde6-b8ef-46a2-a469-d75f5487ffa5","title":"170: 1 John — Love and Truth","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/170","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the letter of 1 John and his insistence on the role that love plays in truth—and not the other way around.Discussion Video for BEMA 170Docetism — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 170","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the letter of 1 John and his insistence on the role that love plays in truth—and not the other way around.

Discussion Video for BEMA 170

Docetism — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 170

","summary":"Loving Each Other","date_published":"2020-05-28T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/41fcdde6-b8ef-46a2-a469-d75f5487ffa5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10015461,"duration_in_seconds":1211}]},{"id":"1adf9b7c-418b-4d9a-8c02-9d4ad867b102","title":"169: 2 Peter — The Other Side of a Conversation","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/169","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter from the Apostle Peter to see how he utilizes the Midrash to encourage the early believers to keep walking in faithfulness and not give in to the temptation to return to the cultural norms around them.Discussion Video for BEMA 169Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish TextsThe Bible as It Was by James L. KugelNoah (2014 film)Transcript for BEMA 169","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter from the Apostle Peter to see how he utilizes the Midrash to encourage the early believers to keep walking in faithfulness and not give in to the temptation to return to the cultural norms around them.

Discussion Video for BEMA 169

Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

The Bible as It Was by James L. Kugel

Noah (2014 film)

Transcript for BEMA 169

","summary":"Encouraging Early Believers","date_published":"2020-05-21T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/1adf9b7c-418b-4d9a-8c02-9d4ad867b102.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15146191,"duration_in_seconds":1853}]},{"id":"0cfa7dee-ef1f-4d59-8c26-5f3d10799b22","title":"168: 1 Peter — Living Stones and a Spiritual House","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/168","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the first of two letters penned by Peter, hearing the heart of a man who had went everywhere with Jesus—including betrayal and restoration.Discussion Video for BEMA 168Transcript for BEMA 168","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the first of two letters penned by Peter, hearing the heart of a man who had went everywhere with Jesus—including betrayal and restoration.

Discussion Video for BEMA 168

Transcript for BEMA 168

","summary":"A View of Hope","date_published":"2020-05-14T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/0cfa7dee-ef1f-4d59-8c26-5f3d10799b22.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8354457,"duration_in_seconds":1004}]},{"id":"7614cdaf-5e62-4bff-84d3-3c39590d6415","title":"167: James — Mitzvoth","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/167","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the book of James and its challenging contents. Love it or hate it, this letter often provokes very strong reactions.Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTubeDiscussion Video for BEMA 167Transcript for BEMA 167","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the book of James and its challenging contents. Love it or hate it, this letter often provokes very strong reactions.

Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Discussion Video for BEMA 167

Transcript for BEMA 167

","summary":"Faith in Action","date_published":"2020-05-07T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/7614cdaf-5e62-4bff-84d3-3c39590d6415.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14274704,"duration_in_seconds":1744}]},{"id":"430c7516-85af-47a7-aa04-8c181869fe6e","title":"166: Hebrews — Atonement 101","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/166","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the many different theories and explanations of atonement that have arisen throughout the centuries—a very critical conversation for theology in our day and how we interact with the story.Discussion Video for BEMA 166A Better Atonement by Tony JonesDid God Kill Jesus? by Tony JonesThe Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. LewisThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. LewisCrucifixion of the Warrior God by Gregory A. BoydThe Jesus Driven Life by Michael HardinA Community Called Atonement by Scot McKnightTranscript for BEMA 166","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the many different theories and explanations of atonement that have arisen throughout the centuries—a very critical conversation for theology in our day and how we interact with the story.

Discussion Video for BEMA 166

A Better Atonement by Tony Jones

Did God Kill Jesus? by Tony Jones

The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis

Crucifixion of the Warrior God by Gregory A. Boyd

The Jesus Driven Life by Michael Hardin

A Community Called Atonement by Scot McKnight

Transcript for BEMA 166

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin to examine the letter of Hebrews and learn from its potential context, hearing the call for us to be people who suffer well and persevere in the faith and struggle authored by Jesus himself.

Discussion Video for BEMA 165

Hebrews (Sermon Series) — Real Life on the Palouse

Hebrews Infographic

Transcript for BEMA 165

","summary":"A Better Way to Live","date_published":"2020-04-23T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/2cfc971c-b79e-4336-a13b-1b53deb48d4c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16830838,"duration_in_seconds":2063}]},{"id":"b797a145-19dd-4e89-8b37-4855175d56fd","title":"164: Philemon — Faith Works","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/164","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey through a tiny letter from Paul with a big message to Philemon, enjoying Paul’s light-hearted encouragement to live as Jesus would have us live.Discussion Video for BEMA 164Transcript for BEMA 164","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey through a tiny letter from Paul with a big message to Philemon, enjoying Paul’s light-hearted encouragement to live as Jesus would have us live.

Discussion Video for BEMA 164

Transcript for BEMA 164

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the lives of two very different pastors discipled by Paul—Timothy in Ephesus and Titus on Crete—and hear of their different personalities and how Paul uses each of them in his ministry.

Addendum to BEMA 163 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Discussion Video for BEMA 163

Walk as Jesus Walked — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.

Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon

Transcript for BEMA 163

","summary":"The Right Man for the Job","date_published":"2020-04-09T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/d630f596-1015-472d-a3c3-508d1ebee1b1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11535734,"duration_in_seconds":1401}]},{"id":"f0315642-76c7-47b8-8dfd-bb13f678841d","title":"162: 2 Thessalonians — Man of Lawlessness","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/162","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to Thessalonica, learn about the “Man of Lawlessness,” and wrestle with the implications of this mysterious character.Discussion Video for BEMA 162Transcript for BEMA 162","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to Thessalonica, learn about the “Man of Lawlessness,” and wrestle with the implications of this mysterious character.

Discussion Video for BEMA 162

Transcript for BEMA 162

","summary":"The Mysterious Character","date_published":"2020-04-02T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/f0315642-76c7-47b8-8dfd-bb13f678841d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8474174,"duration_in_seconds":1019}]},{"id":"ea39b466-7776-4c32-9883-b579f7f0b685","title":"161: 1 Thessalonians — Parousia","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/161","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings step into the context of the church in Thessalonica and examine the theme of “parousia.”Discussion Video for BEMA 161In Search of Paul by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. ReedSurprised by Hope by N. T. WrightTranscript for BEMA 161","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings step into the context of the church in Thessalonica and examine the theme of “parousia.”

Discussion Video for BEMA 161

In Search of Paul by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. Reed

Surprised by Hope by N. T. Wright

Transcript for BEMA 161

","summary":"The Second Coming","date_published":"2020-03-26T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/ea39b466-7776-4c32-9883-b579f7f0b685.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10744701,"duration_in_seconds":1303}]},{"id":"a049585f-7915-468c-88a7-022534150ea3","title":"160: Colossians — Gnostic Heresy","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/160","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the letter to the Colossians, pointing out the unique context that seems to surround the people there and the false thinking that seeks to pervade their lives of worship.Discussion Video for BEMA 160The Cave: An Adaptation of Plato’s Allegory in Clay — YouTubeSurprised by Hope by N. T. WrightTranscript for BEMA 160","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the letter to the Colossians, pointing out the unique context that seems to surround the people there and the false thinking that seeks to pervade their lives of worship.

Discussion Video for BEMA 160

The Cave: An Adaptation of Plato’s Allegory in Clay — YouTube

Surprised by Hope by N. T. Wright

Transcript for BEMA 160

","summary":"Wrestling with Shadows","date_published":"2020-03-19T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/a049585f-7915-468c-88a7-022534150ea3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11474403,"duration_in_seconds":1394}]},{"id":"58c8c820-4681-4af3-8dd6-04e8fac5e2da","title":"159: Philippians — Joy","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/159","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Paul’s warm letter to the Philippians and see him express joy at their faith, love, and generosity as they follow Christ.Discussion Video for BEMA 159Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar CaponTranscript for BEMA 159","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear Paul’s warm letter to the Philippians and see him express joy at their faith, love, and generosity as they follow Christ.

Discussion Video for BEMA 159

Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon

Transcript for BEMA 159

","summary":"Faith, Love, Generosity","date_published":"2020-03-12T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/58c8c820-4681-4af3-8dd6-04e8fac5e2da.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7379220,"duration_in_seconds":882}]},{"id":"1bc9f166-3fac-4ca7-9a69-ac73dc781286","title":"158: Ephesians — Family Membership","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/158","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to the second largest city in the Roman Empire and hear the words Paul wrote to the Ephesians.Discussion Video for BEMA 158Transcript for BEMA 158","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings travel to the second largest city in the Roman Empire and hear the words Paul wrote to the Ephesians.

Discussion Video for BEMA 158

Transcript for BEMA 158

","summary":"Living Out the Gospel","date_published":"2020-03-05T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/1bc9f166-3fac-4ca7-9a69-ac73dc781286.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14146321,"duration_in_seconds":1728}]},{"id":"0665c00b-5d6a-48fd-a246-08c082378d91","title":"157: 2 Corinthians — Apostleship","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/157","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to the Corinthians and see their continued struggle to live out the gospel in their unique context.Discussion Video for BEMA 157Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. BaileyTranscript for BEMA 157","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second letter to the Corinthians and see their continued struggle to live out the gospel in their unique context.

Discussion Video for BEMA 157

Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

Transcript for BEMA 157

","summary":"Paul’s Credentials Solidified","date_published":"2020-02-27T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/0665c00b-5d6a-48fd-a246-08c082378d91.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9246051,"duration_in_seconds":1115}]},{"id":"6a794c7a-a0dc-4277-9b6d-79717fb00709","title":"156: 1 Corinthians — Broken Body","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/156","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a trip to Corinth for an examination of the first letter to that complex city.Discussion Video for BEMA 156Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. BaileyJoin the BEMA SlackTranscript for BEMA 156","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a trip to Corinth for an examination of the first letter to that complex city.

Discussion Video for BEMA 156

Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

Join the BEMA Slack

Transcript for BEMA 156

","summary":"Reminded of Love Incarnate","date_published":"2020-02-20T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/6a794c7a-a0dc-4277-9b6d-79717fb00709.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16202605,"duration_in_seconds":1985}]},{"id":"7e74c3f1-6101-437d-8d07-6cf9bbbcfc63","title":"155: Romans — God’s Mission, Paul’s Mission","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/155","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the verse-by-verse journey through the book of Romans and look back to see Paul’s big argument buried in this brilliant letter.Romans — God’s Mission, Paul’s Mission Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 155Transcript for BEMA 155","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the verse-by-verse journey through the book of Romans and look back to see Paul’s big argument buried in this brilliant letter.

Romans — God’s Mission, Paul’s Mission Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 155

Transcript for BEMA 155

","summary":"Closing and Overview of Romans","date_published":"2020-02-13T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/7e74c3f1-6101-437d-8d07-6cf9bbbcfc63.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18709758,"duration_in_seconds":2298}]},{"id":"78eb9be2-cfd4-4777-891b-f17b267cb827","title":"154: Romans — Therefore","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/154","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch Paul transition from a larger argument to the massive implications for how we interact in this new Kingdom.An Outline of RomansDiscussion Video for BEMA 154Transcript for BEMA 154","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch Paul transition from a larger argument to the massive implications for how we interact in this new Kingdom.

An Outline of Romans

Discussion Video for BEMA 154

Transcript for BEMA 154

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings tackle the pesky idea of predestination and election.

Discussion Video for BEMA 153

In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.

BEMA 19: A Strengthened Heart

Transcript for BEMA 153

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings let Paul teach us from the metaphor of covenants and death. If part of us died at baptism, why would we live as if we were bound?

Discussion Video for BEMA 152

sarx — Blue Letter Bible

Join the BEMA Slack

Transcript for BEMA 152

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen to what Paul says about walking in righteousness.

Discussion Video for BEMA 151

The Evolution of Adam by Peter Enns

Elementary Principles by D. Thomas Lancaster

Didache — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 151

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through Romans, addressing the question of where we find righteousness.

Discussion Video for BEMA 150

Prototype by Jonathan Martin

Transcript for BEMA 150

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings enter into a verse-by-verse journey through the book of Romans, looking at Paul’s introductory section as he addresses this diverse group of believers.

Discussion Video for BEMA 149

Romans (Sermon Series) — Real Life on the Palouse

Pederasty — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 149

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the study of Galatians and try to grapple with the implications of this gospel for Jews and Gentiles.

Discussion Video for BEMA 148

The Holy Epistle to the Galatians by D. Thomas Lancaster

Transcript for BEMA 148

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the importance of covenants and how they are relevant to different audiences.

Galatians — Two Women, Two Covenants Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 147

The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter

Transcript for BEMA 147

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the third chapter of Galatians, unpacking big ideas about Gentiles, their relation to the family of God, and a “curse” that Paul seems to suggest the Law brings.

Discussion Video for BEMA 146

Gezerah Shavah — Wikipedia

The Holy Epistle to the Galatians by D. Thomas Lancaster

Transcript for BEMA 146

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in the second chapter of Galatians, bringing some context to a much misunderstood and often misrepresented passage.

Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Discussion Video for BEMA 145

Backyard Tap House

Transcript for BEMA 145

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, listening to Paul describe a gospel he received straight from Jesus, not from any human teaching.

Discussion Video for BEMA 144

The Holy Epistle to the Galatians by D. Thomas Lancaster

Transcript for BEMA 144

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set everything we have studied about Acts back into the context of the larger Textual narrative, wrapping up the greater story and setting the stage for the inspired letters of the New Testament.

The Epilogue Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 143

BEMA 7: The Preface

Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don Golden

BEMA Messenger #3

A New Kind of Christianity by Brian D. McLaren

Transcript for BEMA 143

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings circle back to a question from a few episodes ago: Did Paul experience a conversion, a repentance, or something else entirely?

Discussion Video for BEMA 142

BEMA 138: Unclean Sheets

Transcript for BEMA 142

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see how Paul’s methodology changes and then draw some conclusions about what we see happening in his ministry.

Discussion Video for BEMA 141

Theater at Ephesus

Transcript for BEMA 141

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine how the early church community handled applying the gospel to a major cultural problem, seeking to learn from their methods and seeing what we might be able to take into our own unique settings.

Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Discussion Video for BEMA 140

Latest Information on BEMA Trips

In Search of Paul by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. Reed

Books by N. T. Wright

Books by E. P. Sanders

Books by James D. G. Dunn

Books by Mark D. Nanos

Transcript for BEMA 140

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings come back to the story of Saul and see what is impacting his experience and how that is calling him to impact the Greco-Roman world.

Discussion Video for BEMA 139

Paul’s First Missionary Journey — Bible History Online

Transcript for BEMA 139

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings meet Saul, persecutor of Jesus, and wrestle with the questions of his identity and his experience; they also encounter the entrance of some unlikely characters into God’s narrative.

Discussion Video for BEMA 138

The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)

Transcript for BEMA 138

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings challenge listeners to consider our methods of advancing God’s agenda and the implications of this new king and new kingdom.

Discussion Video for BEMA 137

BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — Servant

Transcript for BEMA 137

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings make observations about what this early church community was accomplishing together with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Discussion Video for BEMA 136

The Story #28: New Beginnings (‘Each One’ Rant) sermon — YouTube

Transcript for BEMA 136

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the opening of the book of Acts and the beginning of the Spirit-filled movement changing the course of human history.

Discussion Video for BEMA 135

Caesar’s Comet — Wikipedia

BEMA 22: Under the Chuppah

BEMA 37: A Love Story

Transcript for BEMA 135

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin to see how God’s people apply the reality of Christ into their first-century contexts.

Session 4 Intro Presentation (PDF)

Donate to BEMA Ministry

Donate to Marty or the General Fund

Transcript for BEMA 134

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hold the usual capstone conversation, concluding a journey through the gospels, and reviewing the story from Genesis to John.

Session 3 Capstone Presentation (PDF)

Bible Book Timeline by Roger Schmidgall

How to Survive a Shipwreck by Jonathan Martin

Transcript for BEMA 133

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring the discussion of the Gospels to a close with a brief look at the resurrection and the great commission.

Discussion Video for BEMA 132

Living Hope sermon — YouTube

The Final Week #7: Just One Hope sermon — YouTube

Transcript for BEMA 132

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the betrayals of Jesus and discuss which characters are involved in it.

Discussion Video for BEMA 131

BEMA 79: Silent Years — Zealots

Fidelity of Betrayal by Peter Rollins

Transcript for BEMA 131

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the question of who brought about Jesus’s execution, acknowledging the different characters at play and the role they each had.

Discussion Video for BEMA 130

BEMA 76: Silent Years — Sadducees

The Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan

Transcript for BEMA 130

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for the final week of Jesus’s earthly ministry.

Discussion Video for BEMA 129

The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

The Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan

A Better Atonement by Tony Jones

Did God Kill Jesus? by Tony Jones

A Community Called Atonement by Scot McKnight

Transcript for BEMA 129

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at one of the most perplexing passages of Jesus’s ministry, asking if this is about the end times or ancient times.

Faithful and Wise Steward Presentation (PDF)

Addendum to BEMA 128 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Discussion Video for BEMA 128

Transcript for BEMA 128

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the list of woes Jesus gives to the Pharisees and ask what kind of person Jesus is describing.

Discussion Video for BEMA 127

The Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan

Transcript for BEMA 127

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see the religious leadership of both Pharisees and Sadducees attempting to trap Jesus with a series of testing questions, and witness the rabbinical brilliance of Jesus as a Jewish teacher.

Discussion Video for BEMA 126

Trapped by a Question Presentation (PDF)

The Parables by Brad H. Young (cites Flusser extensively)

The Parable of the Good Samaritan — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

Transcript for BEMA 126

","summary":"Tribute, Marriage, Commands, Son of David","date_published":"2019-07-18T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/8d6b91d0-8ebb-449f-9b42-fe598b832e11.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23104378,"duration_in_seconds":2668}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:5ad6e4172b6a284cf9ff6200:5d26959a0112250001cade9c","title":"125: Are You Talking to Me?","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/125","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see Jesus go on the offensive, confronting the corrupt priesthood that rules in Jerusalem.Discussion Video for BEMA 125BEMA 80: Silent Years — PhariseesBEMA 76: Silent Years — SadduceesBEMA 51: 1 Isaiah — VineyardTranscript for BEMA 125","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see Jesus go on the offensive, confronting the corrupt priesthood that rules in Jerusalem.

Discussion Video for BEMA 125

BEMA 80: Silent Years — Pharisees

BEMA 76: Silent Years — Sadducees

BEMA 51: 1 Isaiah — Vineyard

Transcript for BEMA 125

","summary":"Sons, Tenants, and a Wedding Banquet","date_published":"2019-07-11T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/a340f935-168c-4523-b58f-ef3b4ae4aa43.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15972281,"duration_in_seconds":1956}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:5ad6e4172b6a284cf9ff6200:5d1db0d711031d0001e6c862","title":"124: Statement of Triumph","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/124","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the triumphal entry and Jesus’s confrontation of religious corruption on all sides.Discussion Video for BEMA 124Caesarea Maritima — WikipediaMap of Israel in New Testament Times — Wikimedia CommonsTranscript for BEMA 124","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the triumphal entry and Jesus’s confrontation of religious corruption on all sides.

Discussion Video for BEMA 124

Caesarea Maritima — Wikipedia

Map of Israel in New Testament Times — Wikimedia Commons

Transcript for BEMA 124

","summary":"Donkeys, Cleansing, and Authority","date_published":"2019-07-04T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/549d2140-7fa3-4efb-9c46-009ab59cf41f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20227313,"duration_in_seconds":2488}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:5ad6e4172b6a284cf9ff6200:5d146de72d27b30001595770","title":"123: The Heat of the Day","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/123","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the parable of the vineyard, a generous God, and the interactions that follow as Jesus makes his way towards Jerusalem.Discussion Video for BEMA 123Rabbi Jesus by Bruce ChiltonTranscript for BEMA 123","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the parable of the vineyard, a generous God, and the interactions that follow as Jesus makes his way towards Jerusalem.

Discussion Video for BEMA 123

Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton

Transcript for BEMA 123

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings find our understanding of divorce challenged by Jesus, and an ancient discussion taking place between the rabbis about the importance and value of people.

Discussion Video for BEMA 122

The Ten Commandments — Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Transcript for BEMA 122

","summary":"Divorce, Children, and Wealth","date_published":"2019-06-20T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/18066639-eff3-4c07-b230-5d77f8199b6f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15877641,"duration_in_seconds":1944}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:5ad6e4172b6a284cf9ff6200:5d01f84866308b0001212eec","title":"121: The Key to Your Own Prison","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/121","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the many teachings of Matthew 18, including some parables and rabbinic insights from Jesus.Discussion Video for BEMA 121Love Wins by Rob BellErasing Hell by Francis ChanBEMA 36: The Redemption CycleThe Queen You Thought You Knew by Rabbi David FohrmanBEMA 70: Esther — PurimThe Parable of the Unforgiving Servant — Reed Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipTranscript for BEMA 121","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the many teachings of Matthew 18, including some parables and rabbinic insights from Jesus.

Discussion Video for BEMA 121

Love Wins by Rob Bell

Erasing Hell by Francis Chan

BEMA 36: The Redemption Cycle

The Queen You Thought You Knew by Rabbi David Fohrman

BEMA 70: Esther — Purim

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

Transcript for BEMA 121

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings join Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration as Jesus talks about his exodus with Moses and Elijah.

Discussion Video for BEMA 120

The BEMA Messenger

Shaping Faith #5: Fasting sermon — YouTube

Transcript for BEMA 120

","summary":"Transfiguration and Taxes","date_published":"2019-06-06T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/bc908702-b892-4b06-979b-186453eeb886.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20130429,"duration_in_seconds":2475}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:5ad6e4172b6a284cf9ff6200:5cef8629dffb70000167a960","title":"119: The Gates of Hell","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/119","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine Peter’s great confession at Caesarea Philippi and the intense conversation that follows.The Gates of Hell Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 119On the Early Church: Conquering the Gates of Hell — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.The BEMA MessengerTranscript for BEMA 119","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine Peter’s great confession at Caesarea Philippi and the intense conversation that follows.

The Gates of Hell Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 119

On the Early Church: Conquering the Gates of Hell — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.

The BEMA Messenger

Transcript for BEMA 119

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of the feeding of the four thousand and watch the disciples struggle to apply its meaning.

Discussion Video for BEMA 118

Map of Tyre and Sidon in relation to the Galilee

Sign Up for the BEMA Messenger

Transcript for BEMA 118

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Dr. Christopher Gambino, talk about Jesus’s critique of rabbinic traditions and the surprise he encounters in the region of Phoenicia.

Discussion Video for BEMA 117

Dr. Christopher Gambino on Twitter

The Shuvah Project

Transcript for BEMA 117

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Brent Billings introduces the story of Peter walking on water and Marty Solomon interacts with it by sharing some of his thoughts originally written years ago.

Discussion Video for BEMA 116

In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.

Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell

NOOMA 008: Dust by Rob Bell

She Giggled (Part 1) — Covered in His Dust

She Giggled (Part 2) — Covered in His Dust

Prototype by Jonathan Martin

Transcript for BEMA 116

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Dr. Christopher Gambino, look at Jesus’s time in Nazareth, pass briefly through the beheading of John the Baptist, and land in the story of feeding the 5000.

Discussion Video for BEMA 115

Dr. Christopher Gambino on Twitter

The Evangelists’ Calendar by M. D. Goulder

The Shuvah Project

Transcript for BEMA 115

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Corey Knadler, look at the final parable in the string of teachings found in Matthew 13, searching for the p’shat, remez, and drash found in the story of fish caught in a net.

Discussion Video for BEMA 114

Corey Knadler on Twitter

Why the Midrash Has Abraham Thrown into Nimrod’s Furnace — TheTorah.com

Transcript for BEMA 114

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Corey Knadler, discuss the next two parables of Jesus in Matthew 13.

Discussion Video for BEMA 113

Corey Knadler on Twitter

Transcript for BEMA 113

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings try to learn from Jesus’s puzzling explanation for the parable of the weeds.

Discussion Video for BEMA 112

Transcript for BEMA 112

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at two intimately connected parables in the stories of a crazy farmer and his mustard seed, and a credulous woman and her baked goods.

Discussion Video for BEMA 111

BEMA 11: Here I Am

The Parable of the Leaven — LeAnn Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

Sermons — Campus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University

Transcript for BEMA 111

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings learn how to engage the methods of rabbinical teaching and unpack what a rabbi is trying to accomplish with his cryptic instructions.

Addendum to BEMA 110 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Discussion Video for BEMA 110

Hayamim: A Proposal [this event happened in 2019]

BEMA 12: A Mission Realized

Jewish Hermeneutics — Covered in His Dust

Transcript for BEMA 110

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an exciting trip through the parables of Jesus, starting with his conversation about four different soils.

Discussion Video for BEMA 109

Hayamim: A Proposal [this event happened in 2019]

BEMA 27: Images of the Desert — Rotem and Acacia

Transcript for BEMA 109

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the critique of the Pharisees who want to write off Jesus’s ministry as the work of evil. They also see Jesus field their request for a sign.

Discussion Video for BEMA 108

Beelzebub — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 108

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a verse-by-verse examination of the gospel of Matthew by dealing with the Sabbath and rabbinical arguments surrounding Torah.

Discussion Video for BEMA 107

Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish Texts

BEMA 25: A Kingdom of What?

Transcript for BEMA 107

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine Jesus as he moves on from John the Baptist and begins to confront the religious worldview around him.

Discussion Video for BEMA 106

Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg

Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg

Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg

New Light on the Difficult Words of Jesus by David Bivin

The Secret Message of Jesus by Brian D. McLaren

PaRDeS (Jewish exegesis) — Wikipedia

BEMA 61: Ezekiel — Strength

Transcript for BEMA 106

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear what appears to be the doubt of John the Baptist and the challenging response of Jesus that honors him.

An Explosive Kingdom Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 105

BEMA 91: Tavilah T’Shuvah

“Sheep going through a gate, North Yorkshire moors” — YouTube

Transcript for BEMA 105

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen to the second major discourse given by Jesus as he sends out his disciples on a mission to bring the Kingdom.

Discussion Video for BEMA 104

Matthew — BibleProject

Matthew Poster — BibleProject

BEMA 50: Micah — Judge

Transcript for BEMA 104

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the ninth chapter of Matthew, seeing a handful of stories where Jesus brings shalom to the chaos of others.

Healing in His Wings Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 103

Transcript for BEMA 103

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of a paralyzed man and his faithfully determined friends who inspire his healing.

Addendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Discussion Video for BEMA 102

BEMA 80: Silent Years — Pharisees

Jesus H. Christ, Part 11: And Now the H — The RobCast, Episode 221

BEMA 62: Daniel — Son of Man

Transcript for BEMA 102

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue in Matthew’s narrative by jumping to the gospel of Mark, traveling to the other side of the Sea of Galilee.

Discussion Video for BEMA 101

BEMA 88: Setting the Stage

Transcript for BEMA 101

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings watch as Jesus brings the Kingdom to the brokenness of the world around him, observing the surprising responses of those who encounter it.

Discussion Video for BEMA 100

Transcript for BEMA 100

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the Sermon on the Mount, talking about gates, trees, fools, and houses.

Discussion Video for BEMA 99

Sermon on the Mount #10: Trees and Fruit sermon — YouTube

BEMA 29: Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi

Transcript for BEMA 99

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover how worry leads to judgment, and judgment leads to muddy pearls.

Discussion Video for BEMA 98

Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg

Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg

The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

Transcript for BEMA 98

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Sermon on the Mount, looking at Jesus’s teachings on generosity, prayer, and fasting.

Discussion Video for BEMA 97

Donate to Impact Campus Ministries

Sermon on the Mount #6: Prayer and Fasting sermon — YouTube

Transcript for BEMA 97

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the fifth chapter of Matthew, surveying the many examples Jesus gives for properly interpreting the Text.

Discussion Video for BEMA 96

The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw

The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne

BEMA 25: A Kingdom of What?

Transcript for BEMA 96

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the next few verses in the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus speaks of the relationship between his teaching and the teachings of the Hebrew scriptures.

Discussion Video for BEMA 95

BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — Servant

Transcript for BEMA 95

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings resume looking at the opening teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and how he sets the stage for his interpretation of Torah.

Discussion Video for BEMA 94

BEMA 35: Crossroads of the Earth

BEMA 56: Jeremiah — Weeping

Love Wins by Rob Bell

Transcript for BEMA 94

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the gospel of Matthew and into the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount.

Discussion Video for BEMA 93

Rabbi Jesus by Bruce Chilton

BEMA 74: Silent Years — Synagogue

The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

Transcript for BEMA 93

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the stories of Jesus’s baptism and temptation.

How to Bring Order Out of Chaos Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 92

BEMA 1: Trust the Story

BEMA 2: Knowing When to Say “Enough”

BEMA 4: His Bow in the Clouds

BEMA 5: A Misplaced Curse

BEMA 20: With All Your Heart

BEMA 21: With All Your Soul & “Very”

Transcript for BEMA 92

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the third chapter of the gospel of Matthew, uncovering the ministry of John the Baptist.

Discussion Video for BEMA 91

Complete Jewish Bible by David Stern

Jewish New Testament Commentary by David Stern

BEMA 42: The Fire of Elijah

Transcript for BEMA 91

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish looking at the story of the birth of Jesus, juxtaposing two kings and the kingdoms that they bring.

A Gospel of Two Kingdoms Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 90

Herod the Great — Wikipedia

Masada — Wikipedia

Herodium — Wikipedia

Caesar’s Comet — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 90

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin the trek through the gospel narrative of Matthew and the life and ministry of Jesus, starting with a look at the story of the birth of Jesus and the visit of the Magi.

Discussion Video for BEMA 89

Prepare the Way #5: In Our Present sermon — YouTube

Men Askaenos in Antioch of Pisidia — Wikipedia

The Real Meaning of the Zodiac by D. James Kennedy

The Nativity Story (2006 film)

Picture of the Bull in the House

Transcript for BEMA 89

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for our journey through the gospels by looking at the geographical region of the Galilee where Jesus did most of his ministry.

Setting the Stage Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 88

Transcript for BEMA 88

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings spend time in the gospel of John, investigating the different tools he uses in speaking to his particular audience.

Discussion Video for BEMA 87

Map of Asia and Asia Minor

Transcript for BEMA 87

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the gospel of Luke and wrestle with the many perspectives regarding his audience and his agenda.

Discussion Video for BEMA 86

The Evangelists’ Calendar by M. D. Goulder

Poet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey

Transcript for BEMA 86

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the gospel narrative of Mark, noting his distinct audience and the intentional methods he used to communicate the euangelion to them.

Discussion Video for BEMA 85

Transcript for BEMA 85

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the record of Matthew, attempting to understand his unique agenda as he presents the life and ministry of his Rabbi Jesus.

Discussion Video for BEMA 84

Didache — Wikipedia

Mamzer — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 84

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at the ancient use of gospel (euangelion in Greek) and how the New Testament writers are subversively playing off of this Greco-Roman idea.

Discussion Video for BEMA 83

The NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. Gundry

Roman air conditioning — Twitter (thread)

Transcript for BEMA 83

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the questions surrounding the authorship of the Text.

Discussion Video for BEMA 82

Documentary Hypothesis — Wikipedia

BEMA 71: The Prophetic Table

BEMA 62: Daniel — Son of Man

Silent Years — Welcome to Hellenism Presentation (PDF)

Transcript for BEMA 82

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the perfect timing spoken of in Galatians 4:4 in reference to the coming of Jesus in his cultural context. We also wrestle with the personal implications of the different responses to Hellenism in our world today.

Discussion Video for BEMA 81

Rising Strong by Brené Brown

Transcript for BEMA 81

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, with special guest Megan Gambino, near the end of our journey through the silent years and the context of Jesus’s ministry, examining the Pharisees.

Silent Years — Pharisees Presentation (PDF)

Addendum to BEMA 80 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Discussion Video for BEMA 80

Megan Gambino on Instagram

Megan’s Website [no longer available]

BEMA 74: Silent Years — Synagogue

Transcript for BEMA 80

","summary":"The Pharisees","date_published":"2018-08-02T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/1c8ee24f-ca92-4149-8569-7077953da5da.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16133319,"duration_in_seconds":1477}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:5ad6e4172b6a284cf9ff6200:5b5043dd1ae6cfa99e632c87","title":"79: Silent Years — Zealots","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/79","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, joined by special guest Megan Gambino, continue the journey through the silent years and the context of Jesus’s ministry, examining the group known as the Zealots.Silent Years — Zealots Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 79Megan Gambino on InstagramMegan’s Website [no longer available]Transcript for BEMA 79","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, joined by special guest Megan Gambino, continue the journey through the silent years and the context of Jesus’s ministry, examining the group known as the Zealots.

Silent Years — Zealots Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 79

Megan Gambino on Instagram

Megan’s Website [no longer available]

Transcript for BEMA 79

","summary":"The Zealots","date_published":"2018-07-19T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/59cabfc8-1601-48e0-820c-8ad8398dff8a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24277161,"duration_in_seconds":2449}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:5ad6e4172b6a284cf9ff6200:5b3ddbf3f950b77f51984150","title":"78: Silent Years — Essenes","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/78","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a look at the responses to Hellenism in the world of first-century Judaism, this time examining the group known as the Essenes.Silent Years — Essenes Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 78Qumran — WikipediaDead Sea Scrolls — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 78","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a look at the responses to Hellenism in the world of first-century Judaism, this time examining the group known as the Essenes.

Silent Years — Essenes Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 78

Qumran — Wikipedia

Dead Sea Scrolls — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 78

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a look at the responses to Hellenism in the world of first-century Judaism, this time examining the group known as Herodians.

Silent Years — Herodians Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 77

Sepphoris (Zippori) — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 77

","summary":"Herodians","date_published":"2018-06-21T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/e7db409b-084b-4440-bc4b-e0b1e5e8e8aa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21507744,"duration_in_seconds":1875}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:5ad6e4172b6a284cf9ff6200:5b140f2c758d4674dd76787a","title":"76: Silent Years — Sadducees","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/76","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an in-depth look at the five different responses to Hellenism in the first-century world of Judaism by examining the priestly group known as the Sadducees.Silent Years — Sadducees Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 76Transcript for BEMA 76","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an in-depth look at the five different responses to Hellenism in the first-century world of Judaism by examining the priestly group known as the Sadducees.

Silent Years — Sadducees Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 76

Transcript for BEMA 76

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings, joined by special guest Jim Feicht, continue their examination of the context of the world of Jesus. The last episode covered the context of Judaism specifically, whereas this episode covers the context of the surrounding culture.

Silent Years — Welcome to Hellenism Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 75

Jim Feicht on Twitter

Hellas — Wikipedia

Empire of Alexander the Great — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 75

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Jim Feicht. They begin the journey into the historical context of the world of Jesus, looking at the new Judaism that arose from the ashes of exile.

Silent Years — Synagogue Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 74

Jim Feicht on Twitter

In the Dust of the Rabbi — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.

NOOMA 008: Dust by Rob Bell

Transcript for BEMA 74

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings introduce the third session of the BEMA Podcast with special guest Jim Feicht, discussing what to expect in the upcoming session and reviewing where we have been to this point.

Session 3 Intro Presentation (PDF)

Jim Feicht on Twitter

NOOMA 019: Open by Rob Bell

Transcript for BEMA 73

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the prophets and the writings at the conclusion of Session 2 of the podcast.

Session 2 Capstone Presentation (PDF)

Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle

Impact Campus Ministries

Transcript for BEMA 72

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the multifaceted dialogue and the many voices found within the prophets that represent the battling perspectives found in the world of God’s people as they attempt to respond to the effects of exile.

Discussion Video for BEMA 71

Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

Transcript for BEMA 71

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the book of Esther and the story that lies behind the celebration of Purim.

Discussion Video for BEMA 70

The Queen You Thought You Knew by Rabbi David Fohrman

The Story #20: The Queen of Beauty and Courage sermon — YouTube

Transcript for BEMA 70

","summary":"Esther","date_published":"2018-04-12T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/6c0c1f24-1a40-4a78-978b-ba811114b5b7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17026210,"duration_in_seconds":2083}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:5ac5c6611ae6cf3b2c67809b","title":"69: Malachi — Q&A","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/69","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the message of Malachi, seeing how he utilizes a question-and-answer format to prophetically speak to the people of God.Discussion Video for BEMA 69Out of Babylon by Walter BrueggemannTranscript for BEMA 69","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the message of Malachi, seeing how he utilizes a question-and-answer format to prophetically speak to the people of God.

Discussion Video for BEMA 69

Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

Transcript for BEMA 69

","summary":"Malachi","date_published":"2018-04-05T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/ae57bf3a-ba8c-44e2-8788-5f0bcd19ac24.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8994663,"duration_in_seconds":1079}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:5abc7d1a6d2a733c07ac5821","title":"68: Zechariah — Apocalyptic Literature","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/68","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings study the apocalyptic message of Zechariah, a contemporary to Haggai, who sought to encourage God’s people with image-driven messages of forthcoming hope.Discussion Video for BEMA 68Transcript for BEMA 68","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings study the apocalyptic message of Zechariah, a contemporary to Haggai, who sought to encourage God’s people with image-driven messages of forthcoming hope.

Discussion Video for BEMA 68

Transcript for BEMA 68

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings read through the prophecy of Haggai and find that the real issues rarely change—past, present, or future.

Discussion Video for BEMA 67

Transcript for BEMA 67

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the different leadership styles seen during the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Discussion Video for BEMA 66

BEMA Discipleship on Facebook

Transcript for BEMA 66

","summary":"Ezra and Nehemiah","date_published":"2018-03-15T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/104dac7a-499b-4979-8035-4984eaf0e55d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11456230,"duration_in_seconds":1386}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:5aa0e96cc83025fedf5bc1ab","title":"65: 4 Isaiah — Hope","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/65","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings move into the fourth voice of Isaiah, seen in chapters 55–66. We hear the compelling promise of restoration for God’s people and the invitation for them to become the people they were meant to be.Discussion Video for BEMA 651 Isaiah — Vineyard Presentation (PDF)Faith Unraveled by Rachel Held EvansSabbath as Resistance by Walter BrueggemannTranscript for BEMA 65","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings move into the fourth voice of Isaiah, seen in chapters 55–66. We hear the compelling promise of restoration for God’s people and the invitation for them to become the people they were meant to be.

Discussion Video for BEMA 65

1 Isaiah — Vineyard Presentation (PDF)

Faith Unraveled by Rachel Held Evans

Sabbath as Resistance by Walter Brueggemann

Transcript for BEMA 65

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings challenge the typical understanding of the voice of Isaiah, taking a look at the servant discourse in chapters 40–54.

Discussion Video for BEMA 64

Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

Transcript for BEMA 64

","summary":"3 Isaiah","date_published":"2018-03-01T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/58d9523f-dbc8-4f5c-b3a6-4ae97083a21d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12711970,"duration_in_seconds":1543}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:5a8e6e36419202db3245bbb2","title":"63: Job — Perspective","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/63","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover that the famous story of Job is so much more than we ever realized.Discussion Video for BEMA 63NOOMA 012: Matthew by Rob BellLiterary Structure (Chiasm) of the BibleNOOMA 024: Whirlwind by Rob BellTranscript for BEMA 63","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discover that the famous story of Job is so much more than we ever realized.

Discussion Video for BEMA 63

NOOMA 012: Matthew by Rob Bell

Literary Structure (Chiasm) of the Bible

NOOMA 024: Whirlwind by Rob Bell

Transcript for BEMA 63

","summary":"Job","date_published":"2018-02-22T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/7f4b8013-976b-4ea5-89e8-2fd06d2b34b7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13051815,"duration_in_seconds":1586}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:5a85338ee4966b15dda25a8a","title":"62: Daniel — Son of Man","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/62","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the book of Daniel and its persistent and sometimes hidden message of perseverance.Daniel — Son of Man Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 62Double Rainbow — YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 62","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the book of Daniel and its persistent and sometimes hidden message of perseverance.

Daniel — Son of Man Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 62

Double Rainbow — YouTube

Transcript for BEMA 62

","summary":"Daniel","date_published":"2018-02-15T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/08957d7c-2e92-4781-b9a3-5e24995f13cb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10482684,"duration_in_seconds":1265}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:5a7c0d2671c10b9941f0a4b8","title":"61: Ezekiel — Strength","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/61","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the apocalyptic visions of Ezekiel and his message of encouragement to a people trapped in exile.Discussion Video for BEMA 61Transcript for BEMA 61","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the apocalyptic visions of Ezekiel and his message of encouragement to a people trapped in exile.

Discussion Video for BEMA 61

Transcript for BEMA 61

","summary":"Ezekiel","date_published":"2018-02-08T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/3bc8a255-ef32-4d99-9edd-32717f8797c5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11905262,"duration_in_seconds":1443}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:5a72c5f9f9619ac3d252ea53","title":"60: Joel — Locusts","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/60","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the words of prophet Joel speaking to God’s people about the hope that exists, even in the midst of utter destruction.Discussion Video for BEMA 60Transcript for BEMA 60","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the words of prophet Joel speaking to God’s people about the hope that exists, even in the midst of utter destruction.

Discussion Video for BEMA 60

Transcript for BEMA 60

","summary":"Joel","date_published":"2018-02-01T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/2749780d-f511-4b07-b742-cc0b0ae698bd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12665385,"duration_in_seconds":1538}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:5a696d7a652deaeb8076ffac","title":"59: Obadiah — Petra","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/59","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the shortest prophet in Tanakh—the book of Obadiah—and its condemnation of the nation of Edom for their lack of care for their brother and their neighbor.Obadiah — Petra Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 59Transcript for BEMA 59","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the shortest prophet in Tanakh—the book of Obadiah—and its condemnation of the nation of Edom for their lack of care for their brother and their neighbor.

Obadiah — Petra Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 59

Transcript for BEMA 59

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into one of Marty’s favorite prophecies: the book of Habakkuk. They examine the complaints submitted by the prophet and his ensuing dialogue with God.

Discussion Video for BEMA 58

Transcript for BEMA 58

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the often-avoided book of Lamentations and the shocking space it creates for the dark things that need to be grieved.

Discussion Video for BEMA 57

Learning to Lament, Part 1: The Culture of Denial — The RobCast, Episode 92

Learning to Lament, Part 2: Widow, Slave, Mother — The RobCast, Episode 93

Learning to Lament, Part 3: She’s Finding Her Voice — The RobCast, Episode 94

Learning to Lament, Part 4: As Deep as the Sea — The RobCast, Episode 95

Learning to Lament, Part 5: Skirts and Virgins — The RobCast, Episode 96

Transcript for BEMA 57

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin our journey through the Babylonian prophets, examining the famous weeping prophet: Jeremiah.

Discussion Video for BEMA 56

The Disciple Scroll by Allan Rabinowitz

Love Wins by Rob Bell

Erasing Hell by Francis Chan

Transcript for BEMA 56

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the Assyrian period of history by looking at one of the most distressing prophets: the voice of 2 Isaiah as he delivers numerous woes to the nations of the world, including God’s people. Yet even this is not void of hope as we see it scattered throughout today’s portion of Text.

Discussion Video for BEMA 55

Transcript for BEMA 55

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings hear the voice of Zephaniah as he warns the kingdom of Judah of impending judgment.

Discussion Video for BEMA 54

Transcript for BEMA 54

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings juxtapose the book of Jonah against the other Assyrian prophet to Israel—the book of Nahum—looking at the other side of the equation of how God deals with evil.

Discussion Video for BEMA 53

Information on BEMA Trips [Marty doesn’t need more emails]

Transcript for BEMA 53

","summary":"Nahum","date_published":"2017-11-30T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/6436e8cf-5dda-4750-9bf0-08d8d75f370b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11371958,"duration_in_seconds":1376}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:5a0d4f8f652deae2eb779dfc","title":"52: Jonah — Potential","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/52","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the book of Jonah and try to uncover the message buried in this most unusual prophet.Jonah — Potential Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 52Challenging God: Why Did Jonah Run? — Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 52","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the book of Jonah and try to uncover the message buried in this most unusual prophet.

Jonah — Potential Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 52

Challenging God: Why Did Jonah Run? — Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Transcript for BEMA 52

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the first of four voices found in Isaiah — the pre-Assyrian voice that condemned the greed and injustice of the people of Judah.

NB: Due to a malfunction with our original recording, this episode was recorded in 2021. Our environments and equipment setups have changed, but we did our best to present it as it was in 2017.

1 Isaiah — Vineyard Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 51

Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

The Prophets by Abraham Joshua Heschel

Transcript for BEMA 51

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the warning of the prophet Micah as he speaks to the people of Judah about what God truly desires.

NB: Due to a malfunction with our original recording, this episode was recorded in 2021. Our environments and equipment setups have changed, but we did our best to present it as it was in 2017.

Discussion Video for BEMA 50

Transcript for BEMA 50

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A simplified version of the daily prayer from Hosea 2. This recording is meant to follow Episode 49.

\n\n

Verastikh le l'olam
\nVerastikh lib'tzedek
\n     uve'mishpat, uve'chesed, uve'rachamim
\nVerastikh lib'emuna, v'yadat et Adonai

\n\n

I will betroth you to myself forever.
\nI will betroth you to myself in righteousness,
\n     and in justice, and in love, and in compassion.
\nI will betroth you to myself in faithfulness, and you shall know the Lord.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the message of Hosea as depicted in the prophetic theater of his own life through his marriage to the prostitute Gomer.

Verastikh — Learn Hebrew

Discussion Video for BEMA 49

Transcript for BEMA 49

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the book of Amos on a quest to find the heart of God as expressed in the first of His many mouthpieces.

Amos — Plumb Line Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 48

The Prophets by Abraham Joshua Heschel

Plumb Line — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 48

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the remaining books in Tanakh, most of which are prophets, attempting to understand prophetic history as a whole and the setting for each period of history.

The Lord’s Mouthpiece Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 47

Out of Babylon by Walter Brueggemann

Transcript for BEMA 47

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the underaddressed book called Song of Songs and explore the ramifications of avoiding the topic of sexuality.

Discussion Video for BEMA 46

Sex God by Rob Bell

NOOMA 002: Flame by Rob Bell

The Zimzum of Love by Rob and Kristen Bell

Transcript for BEMA 46

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Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and special guest Kevin Luo continue our study of wisdom literature, examining the collection of Proverbs and the teaching of Ecclesiastes.

Discussion Video for BEMA 45

Kevin Luo on Twitter

A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans

Less Is More Than Enough by Chris McNaught

“How Great Leaders Inspire Action” by Simon Senek — TED

NOOMA 012: Matthew by Rob Bell

Transcript for BEMA 45

","summary":"Proverbs and Ecclesiastes","date_published":"2017-09-28T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/91c43a87-6dc1-4213-9ea5-13e350469551.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17789974,"duration_in_seconds":1620}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:59c362a01f318d489cde2a3f","title":"44: Our Harps in the Trees","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/44","content_text":"Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and special guest Kevin Luo discuss the collection of ancient songs known as the Psalms.Discussion Video for BEMA 44Classifying the Psalms by GenreKevin Luo on TwitterTranscript for BEMA 44","content_html":"

Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and special guest Kevin Luo discuss the collection of ancient songs known as the Psalms.

Discussion Video for BEMA 44

Classifying the Psalms by Genre

Kevin Luo on Twitter

Transcript for BEMA 44

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up a look at the kings of Israel, exploring the story of Naaman and its implications for us today.

Discussion Video for BEMA 43

Transcript for BEMA 43

","summary":"Naaman","date_published":"2017-09-14T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/3e4172f0-4193-4ccc-bfd7-c7745ca9740d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22364223,"duration_in_seconds":2064}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:59b0ec89b7411ca20a0febc0","title":"42: The Fire of Elijah","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/42","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of Elijah and the lessons learned by one of Israel’s greatest prophets.Discussion Video for BEMA 42Where God Was Born by Bruce FeilerMap of Phoenicia, Late Bronze Age — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 42","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of Elijah and the lessons learned by one of Israel’s greatest prophets.

Discussion Video for BEMA 42

Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler

Map of Phoenicia, Late Bronze Age — Wikipedia

Transcript for BEMA 42

","summary":"Elijah","date_published":"2017-09-07T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/534e5951-809d-40e7-b0d0-8a48a809b2f1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28381139,"duration_in_seconds":2607}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:59a7aa26cd0f6870302c797f","title":"41: The Story Behind the Story","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/41","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings revisit the two sources comprising this portion of the biblical narrative, analyzing the agendas found in each. They attempt to look at the differences between the sources to understand the reigns of David and Solomon and the split of the nation of God’s people, ultimately helping us figure out what went wrong.The Story Behind the Story Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 41Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don GoldenTranscript for BEMA 41","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings revisit the two sources comprising this portion of the biblical narrative, analyzing the agendas found in each. They attempt to look at the differences between the sources to understand the reigns of David and Solomon and the split of the nation of God’s people, ultimately helping us figure out what went wrong.

The Story Behind the Story Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 41

Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don Golden

Transcript for BEMA 41

","summary":"David and Solomon in Chronicles","date_published":"2017-08-31T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/1ce0db88-f86d-44ed-89cb-4646bad43aff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23582211,"duration_in_seconds":2190}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:599e7920914e6b73b9a04d64","title":"40: One Story, Two Sources","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/40","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin the journey to understanding the historical record of the united kingdom of Israel by taking a look at the two sources comprising this biblical narrative.One Story, Two Sources Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 40Transcript for BEMA 40","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin the journey to understanding the historical record of the united kingdom of Israel by taking a look at the two sources comprising this biblical narrative.

One Story, Two Sources Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 40

Transcript for BEMA 40

","summary":"Samuel & Kings and Chronicles","date_published":"2017-08-24T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/299baa3e-0cd0-48ab-a94a-f50b6ae5203e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21496860,"duration_in_seconds":1976}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:598bff62197aea3c27f717b3","title":"39: A King After God’s Own Heart","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/39","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to examine the life of David, looking at the defeat of Goliath and making some general observations about the character of David.Discussion Video for BEMA 39Promised Land — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.“The Unheard Story of David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell — TEDValley of Elah — WikipediaJesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don GoldenWhere God Was Born by Bruce FeilerThe Practice of the Presence of God by Brother LawrenceTranscript for BEMA 39","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to examine the life of David, looking at the defeat of Goliath and making some general observations about the character of David.

Discussion Video for BEMA 39

Promised Land — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.

“The Unheard Story of David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell — TED

Valley of Elah — Wikipedia

Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don Golden

Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

Transcript for BEMA 39

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at Israel’s first two kings and try to see what the Text is showing us in these two characters.

Discussion Video for BEMA 38

A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards

Transcript for BEMA 38

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings zoom in on the mini-narrative of Ruth — one story where the mission of God is realized in the way Israel treats the alien, the orphan, and the widow.

Discussion Video for BEMA 37

Map of Moab and the Surrounding Region

Transcript for BEMA 37

","summary":"Ruth","date_published":"2017-07-13T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/5f8e308a-45c8-4c8b-bbda-417b12be25be.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21237630,"duration_in_seconds":1952}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:591636208419c282a857380e:5954960ebebafb5e2571482c","title":"36: The Redemption Cycle","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/36","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the book of Judges and the cycle found therein.Discussion Video for BEMA 36The Forgiving Flow, Part 2: Drop the Jawbone — The RobCast, Episode 39Make Your Mark by Brad GrayTranscript for BEMA 36","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the book of Judges and the cycle found therein.

Discussion Video for BEMA 36

The Forgiving Flow, Part 2: Drop the Jawbone — The RobCast, Episode 39

Make Your Mark by Brad Gray

Transcript for BEMA 36

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the discussion of Joshua and bridge the gap toward the book of Judges, pondering the mission of God and His choice of real estate for His people.

Crossroads of the Earth Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 35

The Source by James A. Michener

Transcript for BEMA 35

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings address the nagging questions about the book of Joshua and its stories of mass slaughter and genocide.

The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me) Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 34

The Hardest Story in the Bible (for me) — Covered in His Dust

Stele — Wikipedia

The Forest in the Trees: Jesus — Woodland Hills (Greg Boyd)

[no longer available] Why Is the Old Testament So Violent? (blog post)

What Is the Bible? by Rob Bell

The Source by James A. Michener

Transcript for BEMA 34

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set the stage for Session 2 of the podcast. We review our journey through Torah to bring everyone up to speed for what we will study next.

Session 2 Intro Presentation (PDF)

BEMA Discipleship Support

BEMA Discipleship on Facebook

BEMA Discipleship on Twitter

Transcript for BEMA 33

","summary":"Introduction to Session 2","date_published":"2017-05-18T01:15:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/fb97afe4-defa-4180-bc6b-e9a1769ba25b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10034183,"duration_in_seconds":1209}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:57b793c003596e6c59accf62:591d3af91e5b6cb773a62c2e","title":"32: Session 1 Capstone","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/32","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the books of Moses at the conclusion of Session 1 of the podcast.Session 1 Capstone Presentation (PDF)BEMA Discipleship on FacebookBEMA Discipleship on TwitterTranscript for BEMA 32","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give a summary of the books of Moses at the conclusion of Session 1 of the podcast.

Session 1 Capstone Presentation (PDF)

BEMA Discipleship on Facebook

BEMA Discipleship on Twitter

Transcript for BEMA 32

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring our study of Torah to a close by exploring the book of Deuteronomy, examining its call to remember our stories.

Remember Where You Came From Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 31

The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter

Topic: Deuteronomy 32 — Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Transcript for BEMA 31

","summary":"The Call of Deuteronomy","date_published":"2017-05-11T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/754c2cdd-9a30-47dd-a754-44a17b9d3ec0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26369986,"duration_in_seconds":2445}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:57b793c003596e6c59accf62:590ace2c46c3c4b30420d5fb","title":"30: Lead with Your Voice","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/30","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the discussion of the desert and the book of Numbers with the story of Moses striking the rock and subsequently having his entrance to the Promised Land denied.Lead with Your Voice Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 30Transcript for BEMA 30","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the discussion of the desert and the book of Numbers with the story of Moses striking the rock and subsequently having his entrance to the Promised Land denied.

Lead with Your Voice Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 30

Transcript for BEMA 30

","summary":"Moses and the Promised Land","date_published":"2017-05-04T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/10896165-9da9-46cf-a70e-45076084fb94.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29585296,"duration_in_seconds":2775}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:57b793c003596e6c59accf62:59017da26b8f5b870312dfe1","title":"29: Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/29","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert. We will see God’s continual use of the desert to minister to us and to teach us how to minister to others.Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 29Lulav — Chabad.orgFlash Floods in Wadi Peres — YouTubeFlash Flood in Israel — YouTubeIsrael: Flash Floods Hit Negev Desert — AP Archive, YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 29","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert. We will see God’s continual use of the desert to minister to us and to teach us how to minister to others.

Images of the Desert — Wadi and En Gedi Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 29

Lulav — Chabad.org

Flash Floods in Wadi Peres — YouTube

Flash Flood in Israel — YouTube

Israel: Flash Floods Hit Negev Desert — AP Archive, YouTube

Transcript for BEMA 29

","summary":"Wadi and En Gedi","date_published":"2017-04-27T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/f39395d3-fa35-4c9c-9d67-af51fe37e375.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21506066,"duration_in_seconds":1998}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:57b793c003596e6c59accf62:58f84aa7725e25f6a4bd3b99","title":"28: Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and Tamarisk","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/28","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the ar'ar and tamarisk trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts.Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and Tamarisk Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 28BEMA Schedule (no longer active) — See our current Groups pageNoga Hareuveni — WikipediaWritten Works of Noga HareuveniHebrew University — WikipediaBEMA 24: Creating a SpaceTranscript for BEMA 28","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the ar'ar and tamarisk trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts.

Images of the Desert — Ar'ar and Tamarisk Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 28

BEMA Schedule (no longer active) — See our current Groups page

Noga Hareuveni — Wikipedia

Written Works of Noga Hareuveni

Hebrew University — Wikipedia

BEMA 24: Creating a Space

Transcript for BEMA 28

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the rotem and acacia trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts.

Images of the Desert — Rotem and Acacia Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 27

The Story #28: New Beginnings (‘Each One’ Rant) sermon — YouTube

Walking with God in the Desert — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.

Hebrew University — Wikipedia

Noga Hareuveni — Wikipedia

Written Works of Noga Hareuveni

“The Broom Usually Grows in the Wilderness” — Bar-Ilan University (via Jim Feicht)

Transcript for BEMA 27

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the first in a series of images found in the desert — what it means to be a shepherd in the biblical world.

Images of the Desert — Shepherd Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 26

Walking with God in the Desert — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.

Walking the Bible by Bruce Feiler

The Good Shepherd by Kenneth Bailey

Transcript for BEMA 26

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings give an overview of the book of Leviticus.

A Kingdom of What? Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 25

Leviticus: A Call to Priesthood (Sermon Series) — Real Life on the Palouse

Transcript for BEMA 25

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the implications of the story of the Tabernacle in our own pursuits of God.

Creating a Space Presentation

Discussion Video for BEMA 24

Walter Brueggemann, “An Alternative Way” — The Work of the People

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp

Finding Our Way Again by Brian McLaren

Transcript for BEMA 24

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the construction of the Tabernacle and its call to be a place of rest, covering Exodus 24–40.

Falling on Joyful Faces Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 23

With All Your Heart — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.

Transcript for BEMA 23

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss Israel’s arrival at Sinai and the ensuing covenant relationship with their God, covering Exodus 19–23.

Under the Chuppah Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 22

NIV Archaeological Study Bible

Transcript for BEMA 22

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A simplified version of the daily prayer from Deuteronomy 6 and Leviticus 19. This recording is meant to follow Episode 21.

\n\n

Sh'ma Israel, adonai elohenu, adonai echad
\nVe'ahavta et adonai eloiekah
\n     b'khol levavkah
\n     uve'khol naphshekah
\n     uve'khol meodeikah
\nVe'ahavta reyacha c'mocha

\n\n

Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone.
\nLove the Lord your God
\n     with all your heart,
\n     with all your soul,
\n     and with all your might.
\nAnd love your neighbor as yourself.

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the next two tests of God’s people on their way to Mount Sinai in Exodus 16–17.

With All Your Soul & “Very” Presentation (PDF)

“Jesus Shema” — Learn Hebrew

Discussion Video for BEMA 21

Transcript for BEMA 21

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 14, and then dissect their first test on the way to Mount Sinai in Exodus 15.

With All Your Heart Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 20

Transcript for BEMA 20

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the story of the Passover and its plagues, God’s interaction with Pharaoh, and the call of God’s rescued people.

Discussion Video for BEMA 19

The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman

kavad — Blue Letter Bible

hazak — Blue Letter Bible

Transcript for BEMA 19

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings set up the narrative of God’s story as a contrast between empire and shalom.

Discussion Video for BEMA 18

That the World May Know — Faith Lessons, Volumes 1–12 (Amazon)

God Heard Their Cry — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.

God Heard Their Cry, Lesson 1 — YouTube

Transcript for BEMA 18

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the introduction to God’s story and set up the narrative of the remainder of Scripture in an effort to understand what God is rescuing His people from.

A God Who Hears the Cry Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 17

That the World May Know — Faith Lessons, Volumes 1–12 (Amazon)

God Heard Their Cry — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.

Transcript for BEMA 17

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish the study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 41–50.

Out of the Pit Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 16

Rabbi David Fohrman — TorahAnytime

The Joseph Story — Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Transcript for BEMA 16

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 37–40.

Into the Pit Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 15

Transcript for BEMA 15

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 32–35.

Discussion Video for BEMA 14

Aleph Beta Academy

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BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Transcript for BEMA 14

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 25–31.

Discussion Video for BEMA 13

Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

God Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner

Transcript for BEMA 13

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings cover the life of Isaac as told in Genesis 24 and 26, where we begin to see the initial realization of God’s promise to Abraham.

Discussion Video for BEMA 12

History of male circumcision — Wikipedia

George DeJong, Under the Fig Tree

The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter

Sandra Richter, Ph.D.

The Anchor Bible Dictionary, Volume I

Impact Campus Ministries

Transcript for BEMA 12

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to look at the kind of partner God has chosen in Abraham.

Here I Am Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 11

Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.

Transcript for BEMA 11

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings work through Genesis 15–17, continuing to look at the evolving partnership between God and Abram.

Walking the Blood Path Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 10

Aleph Beta Academy

Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy

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Transcript for BEMA 10

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Genesis 12–14: the call of Abram and his initial adventures in the land of Canaan.

Discussion Video for BEMA 9

Transcript for BEMA 9

","summary":"Abram in Canaan and Egypt","date_published":"2016-11-17T01:00:00.000-08:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/8c1b62de-ce59-4529-82a2-f7094a349ce7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26122925,"duration_in_seconds":2459}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:57b793c003596e6c59accf62:5823c79a37c581110933faf6","title":"8: Buried in a Genealogy","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/8","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings ask the same question the Rabbis have asked over the centuries: Why did God choose Abraham?Buried in a Genealogy Presentation (PDF)Follow-up 1: BEMA 208: Midrash — Iscah, Sarai, and Birth OrdersFollow-up 2: BEMA FAQ: Abram, Sarai & Iscah — Marty Solomon, YouTubeDiscussion Video for BEMA 8The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. RichterTranscript for BEMA 8","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings ask the same question the Rabbis have asked over the centuries: Why did God choose Abraham?

Buried in a Genealogy Presentation (PDF)

Follow-up 1: BEMA 208: Midrash — Iscah, Sarai, and Birth Orders

Follow-up 2: BEMA FAQ: Abram, Sarai & Iscah — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Discussion Video for BEMA 8

The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter

Transcript for BEMA 8

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look back over the first eleven chapters of Genesis and work to understand their significance to the greater narrative of the scriptures.

The Preface Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 7

Transcript for BEMA 7

","summary":"Summary of Genesis 1–11","date_published":"2016-11-03T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/491eb18d-0b1d-4ac3-a0d0-9e222d2c0816.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13157499,"duration_in_seconds":1241}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:57b793c003596e6c59accf62:58117fe26a49630f40b6addd","title":"6: A Tale of a Tower","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/6","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the tower of Babel and some of the observations we can take away from the story.Discussion Video for BEMA 6Transcript for BEMA 6","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the tower of Babel and some of the observations we can take away from the story.

Discussion Video for BEMA 6

Transcript for BEMA 6

","summary":"The Tower of Babel","date_published":"2016-10-27T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/62379e74-04d7-4776-84c8-2b7df25c5d8d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12491396,"duration_in_seconds":1182}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:57b793c003596e6c59accf62:580839c059cc68e812757925","title":"5: A Misplaced Curse","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/5","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Noah’s departure from the ark and the tragedy that ensues.Discussion Video for BEMA 5Transcript for BEMA 5","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Noah’s departure from the ark and the tragedy that ensues.

Discussion Video for BEMA 5

Transcript for BEMA 5

","summary":"Noah after the Flood","date_published":"2016-10-20T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/02d1bac1-7085-46e1-8ece-5e9e4e3a8165.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14610312,"duration_in_seconds":1379}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:57b793c003596e6c59accf62:57f5d49be4fcb5154dc74c30","title":"4: His Bow in the Clouds","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/4","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the story of Noah and the Flood, digging through a wide variety of buried treasure from the author.Discussion Video for BEMA 4Transcript for BEMA 4","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the story of Noah and the Flood, digging through a wide variety of buried treasure from the author.

Discussion Video for BEMA 4

Transcript for BEMA 4

","summary":"Noah and the Flood","date_published":"2016-10-06T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/b183af98-2046-428c-ab23-92db003b9300.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19764024,"duration_in_seconds":1856}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:57b793c003596e6c59accf62:57e31a8a8419c27908be5a23","title":"3: Master the Beast","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/3","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Cain and Abel and the idea of how fear and shame ruin the story.Discussion Video for BEMA 3The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 3","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Cain and Abel and the idea of how fear and shame ruin the story.

Discussion Video for BEMA 3

The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)

The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)

Aleph Beta Academy

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Transcript for BEMA 3

","summary":"Cain and Abel","date_published":"2016-09-22T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/44657d2a-969b-4d04-8ead-5e00d9a175d3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15960372,"duration_in_seconds":1516}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:57b793c003596e6c59accf62:57daa8bae58c627633876fdd","title":"2: Knowing When to Say “Enough”","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/2","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and what the story might really be getting at.Discussion Video for BEMA 2Transcript for BEMA 2","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and what the story might really be getting at.

Discussion Video for BEMA 2

Transcript for BEMA 2

","summary":"Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden","date_published":"2016-09-15T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/e8b72123-1083-448d-a29f-f43f935ece70.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29621193,"duration_in_seconds":2810}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:57b793c003596e6c59accf62:57d159bd9de4bbd9d306ad52","title":"1: Trust the Story","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/1","content_text":"Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the creation story in Genesis 1 and the foundation it lays for understanding the scriptural narrative correctly.Trust the Story Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 1The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelBEMA Discipleship — GroupsJoin the BEMA Slack (I forgot to mention this!)Marty on TwitterBrent on TwitterBEMA Discipleship on TwitterBEMA Discipleship on FacebookMarty on InstagramBrent on InstagramBEMA Discipleship — Subscribe (Recommended Apps)Transcript for BEMA 1","content_html":"

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the creation story in Genesis 1 and the foundation it lays for understanding the scriptural narrative correctly.

Trust the Story Presentation (PDF)

Discussion Video for BEMA 1

The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel

BEMA Discipleship — Groups

Join the BEMA Slack (I forgot to mention this!)

Marty on Twitter

Brent on Twitter

BEMA Discipleship on Twitter

BEMA Discipleship on Facebook

Marty on Instagram

Brent on Instagram

BEMA Discipleship — Subscribe (Recommended Apps)

Transcript for BEMA 1

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings have an introductory conversation about the world of the Bible, investigating the differences between eastern and western perspectives.

Introductory Lesson Presentation (PDF)

Transcript for BEMA 0

Special music by Logan Daily

","summary":"Eastern and Western Perspectives","date_published":"2016-09-01T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7d8cc2be-fe66-43fb-ada4-e62e2f8c00e7/3052e3df-cb1c-4eb7-8528-9978857915ac.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24090394,"duration_in_seconds":2299}]},{"id":"57b79073d482e9b69b7a1a19:57b793c003596e6c59accf62:57bcc5cdd482e9272989d0f3","title":"-1: What Is BEMA?","url":"https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/-1","content_text":"For the pilot episode of the BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the hopes and dreams for this series in the years to come.What Is the Palouse?Transcript for BEMA -1","content_html":"

For the pilot episode of the BEMA Podcast, Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the hopes and dreams for this series in the years to come.

What Is the Palouse?

Transcript for BEMA -1

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