The BEMA Podcast is a walk-through of the context of the Bible and the Text itself, as well as surrounding history. We deconstruct our common readings of the Bible and attempt to reconstruct them through the lens of historical context. The main body of work is contained in Seasons 1–5, and we encourage you to start with episode 0 (or even -1) and continue in order through episode 204. Beyond that, we explore new topics, revisit old topics, and dive deeper into practical ways of living out th ...
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BEMA Discipleship Podcasts
Talking Church is a podcast hosted by River Valley Network that discusses trends in the church and culture. In each episode, you will learn from ministry leaders on a variety of subjects, develop your leadership skills and break new growth barriers!
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Marty Solomon | Scripture from A Jewish Lens & BEMA Discipleship
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On this episode of Talking Church, Logan sits down with Marty Solomon, founder of BEMA Discipleship, to wrestle with “deconstruction” and how pastors can guide people toward a historically informed, Jewish lens that reconstructs faith around Jesus. They explore asking hard questions without losing orthodoxy—from Genesis to Paul, paradox to the Holy…
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Brent Billings and Reed Dent talk about envy. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999 film) — Letterboxd Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung “The Other Six Deadly Sins” by Dorothy L. Sayers The Cardinal and the Deadly by Karl Clifton-Soderstrom No Exit (1944 play) by Jean-Paul Sartre — Wikipedia BEMA 39: A King After God’s Own Heart Support The BEMA…
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Jeremy Stein | Is Modern Israel Biblical Israel?
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In this episode, Logan sits down with Jeremy Stein, Director of the Center for Holy Land Studies, for a captivating conversation about how experiencing the lands of the Bible brings Scripture to life. Jeremy reflects on his journey of faith and how the Holy Land continues to shape believers around the world. Their conversation also examines Israel’…
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476: The Chosen S5E5 — “Because of Me” (Bonus Episode)
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue analyzing Season 5 of The Chosen with a discussion of the fifth episode. The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Jesus and the Victory of God by N. T. Wright Support The BEMA PodcastBy BEMA Discipleship
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Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent talk about pride (or, rather, vainglory). The King of Comedy (1982 film) — Letterboxd Wishful Thinking by Frederick Buechner There Will Be Blood (2007 film) — Letterboxd Whiplash (2014 film) — Letterboxd Soli Deo Gloria — Wikipedia John Chrysostom — Wikipedia “This Is Water” by David Foster Wallace (YouT…
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474: The Chosen S5E4 — “The Same Coin” (Bonus Episode)
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue analyzing Season 5 of The Chosen with a discussion of the fourth episode. The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Dayenu — Wikipedia Support The BEMA PodcastBy BEMA Discipleship
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Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Elle Grover Fricks talk about greed. Wall Street (1987 film) — Letterboxd Glengarry Glen Ross (1992 film) — Letterboxd The Wolf of Wall Street (2013 film) — Letterboxd Wishful Thinking by Frederick Buechner “Is Greed Good? On God and Wealth” by Donald Goergen — Church Life Journal To Have or to Be? by Eric Fromm Fight…
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472: The Chosen S5E3 — “Woes” (Bonus Episode)
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue analyzing Season 5 of The Chosen with a discussion of the third episode. The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Jesus and the Victory of God by N. T. Wright Support The BEMA PodcastBy BEMA Discipleship
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Brent Billings and Reed Dent gorge themselves on gluttony and its many forms. “Living Lent” by Barbara Cawthorne Crafton in Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and Easter Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis When Harry Met Sally (1989 film) — JustWatch The Cardinal and the Deadly by Karl Clifton-Soderstrom…
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470: The Chosen S5E2 — “House of Cards” (Bonus Episode)
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the analysis of Season 5 of The Chosen with a discussion of the second episode. The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Support The BEMA PodcastBy BEMA Discipleship
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Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent dive into the first of our vices, lust. Confessions by Augustine of Hippo (Amazon) Confessions by Augustine of Hippo (Project Gutenberg) Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung Game Genie — Wikipedia The Cardinal and the Deadly by Karl Clifton-Soderstrom The Four Loves by C. S. Lewis Wishful Thinkin…
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Stepping Up In Leadership | Promotions, Team Changes & Self Growth
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In this episode, Pastor Rob shares timeless wisdom on what it means to step up in leadership. From handling the weight of responsibility to embracing feedback and preparing for the next level, he offers practical insights rooted in decades of ministry experience. Whether you’re just entering leadership or seeking to grow in influence, this conversa…
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468: The Chosen S5E1 — “Entry” (Bonus Episode)
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into Season 5 of The Chosen with a discussion of the first episode. The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci — Wikipedia Support The BEMA PodcastBy BEMA Discipleship
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Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent embark on a journey through the vices and virtues. The Gospel of Being Human by Marty Solomon and Reed Dent Confessions by Augustine of Hippo (Amazon) Confessions by Augustine of Hippo (Project Gutenberg) Summa Theologica by Thomas Aquinas — Wikipedia Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung The Card…
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Ethan Bryan, author of A Year of Playing Catch, along with many other books. He has found himself in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the White House, and he is self-proclaimed “one of the best benchwarmers [from his] high school junior varsity baseball team.” A Year of Playing Catc…
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