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BEMA Discipleship

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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 the things we have learned together. BEMA Discipleship is a ministry of Impact Campus Ministries.

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  1. 217: Midrash — Isaac’s Bad Eyes

    · 43 min

    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?…

  2. 218: Midrash — Death at Dinner

    · 33 min

    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…

  3. 219: Becky Solomon — Loving the Adventure

    · 52 min

    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…

  4. 220: The Chosen S1E1 — “I Have Called You by Name”

    · 58 min

    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…

  5. 221: The Chosen S1E2 — “Shabbat”

    · 54 min

    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…

  6. 222: The Chosen S1E3 — “Jesus Loves the Little Children”

    · 36 min

    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)…

  7. 223: The Chosen S1E4 — “The Rock on Which It Is Built”

    · 39 min

    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)…

  8. 224: The Chosen S1E5 — “The Wedding Gift”

    · 1 h 01 min

    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)…

  9. 225: The Chosen S1E6 — “Indescribable Compassion”

    · 46 min

    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)…

  10. 226: The Chosen S1E7 — “Invitations”

    · 39 min

    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…

  11. 227: The Chosen S1E8 — “I Am He”

    · 1 h 01 min

    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…

  12. 228: Dallas Jenkins — Manna Program, Part 1

    · 48 min

    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…

  13. 229: Dallas Jenkins — Manna Program, Part 2

    · 48 min

    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…

  14. 230: Mandy Smith — Unfettered

    · 52 min

    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…

  15. 231: Introducing the Team — Deconstruction w/ Reed Dent

    · 1 h 02 min

    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…

  16. 232: Introducing the Team — Jephthah’s Daughter w/ Elle Grover Fricks

    · 41 min

    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…

  17. 233: Introducing the Team — Striking the Rock w/ Josh Bossé

    · 1 h 01 min

    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…

  18. 234: Jen Rosner — The Jewish Roots of Christianity

    · 1 h 04 min

    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…

  19. 235: Jewish Roots — Tanakh and Religion

    · 43 min

    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…

  20. 236: Jewish Roots — Paul, Jewish Law, and Atonement in Hebrews

    · 55 min

    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.…

  21. 237: Jewish Roots — Ways Parted for a Dark History

    · 52 min

    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…

  22. 238: Jewish Roots — What Difference Does It Make?

    · 56 min

    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…

  23. 239: Abraham Considers a Catechism w/ Reed Dent

    · 56 min

    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. Discussion Video for BEMA 239 Join the BEMA Slack…

  24. 240: Sin and the Archaeology of Joshua w/ Elle Grover Fricks

    · 35 min

    Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks discuss sin and the archaeology of Joshua. Learning Hebrew with Elle — Sin (PDF) Discussion Video for BEMA 240 List of Archaeological Periods (Levant) — Wikipedia History of…

  25. 241: Becky Solomon — Don’t Exasperate Your Kids

    · 53 min

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the state of the podcast, and then Marty is joined by Becky Solomon to talk about parenting. Discussion Video for BEMA 241 “How 936 Pennies Will Forever Change How You Parent”…

  26. 242: Spiritual Abuse — Commodities and Variables

    · 48 min

    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. Discussion Video for BEMA 242 Thought…

  27. 243: Spiritual Abuse — The Place We Find Ourselves

    · 47 min

    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. Discussion Video for…

  28. 244: Spiritual Abuse — The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill

    · 1 h 12 min

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to discuss The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast. Discussion Video for BEMA 244 The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast “Unintended Consequences of…

  29. 245: Spiritual Abuse — Liturgy for Repentance and Healing

    · 23 min

    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.…

  30. 246: Eugenia Ortega — A Look into Our Window

    · 44 min

    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…

  31. 247: Sleepless in Susa w/ Josh Bossé

    · 58 min

    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. Discussion Video for BEMA 247 BEMA 70: Esther —…

  32. 248: Joy and Lot’s Untitled Wife w/ Elle Grover Fricks

    · 46 min

    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)…

  33. 249: Michael Burns — Escaping the Beast

    · 1 h 02 min

    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…

  34. 250: The Chosen S1E0 — “The Shepherd”

    · 38 min

    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…

  35. 251: John Roberts — A Griever’s Guide to Life

    · 49 min

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest John Roberts to discuss his book, A Griever’s Guide to Life. Discussion Video for BEMA 251 A Griever’s Guide to Life by John McNeely Roberts “September”…

  36. 252: John — What’s in a Logos?

    · 38 min

    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. Discussion Video for BEMA 252 Reading the Gospel of John…

  37. 253: John — Come and See

    · 42 min

    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. Discussion Video for BEMA 253 Targum — Wikipedia…

  38. 254: John — A Wedding and Some Housekeeping

    · 39 min

    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. Discussion Video for BEMA 254 BEMA 79: Silent Years — Zealots BEMA…

  39. 255: John — Water, Spirit, Darkness, Light

    · 1 h 09 min

    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. Discussion Video for BEMA 255 BEMA 226: The Chosen…

  40. 256: John — The One from Above

    · 42 min

    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. Discussion Video for BEMA 256 Map of…

  41. 257: John — Wells and Husbands

    · 56 min

    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,…

  42. 258: The Chosen S2E1 — “Thunder” (Bonus Episode)

    · 49 min

    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. (No)…

  43. 259: Kevan Chandler — We Carry Kevan

    · 1 h 04 min

    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. Discussion Video for BEMA 259 We Carry Kevan by Kevan…

  44. 260: The Chosen S2E2 — “I Saw You” (Bonus Episode)

    · 37 min

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the second episode of Season 2. (No) Discussion Video for BEMA 260 The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen…

  45. 261: John — What Do You Want?

    · 1 h 00 min

    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. Discussion…

  46. 262: The Chosen S2E3 — “Matthew 4:24” (Bonus Episode)

    · 49 min

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the third episode of Season 2. (No) Discussion Video for BEMA 262 The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017…

  47. 263: John — Weighty Testimony

    · 50 min

    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. Discussion Video for BEMA 263 Impact Staff Opening at the…

  48. 264: The Chosen S2E4 — “The Perfect Opportunity” (Bonus Episode)

    · 46 min

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fourth episode of Season 2. (No) Discussion Video for BEMA 264 The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The…

  49. 265: John — Make Him King

    · 44 min

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the potential interpretations of what is happening in the beginning of John 6. Discussion Video for BEMA 265 A Harmony of the Gospels (NASB) by Robert L. Thomas and…

  50. 266: The Chosen S2E5 — “Spirit” (Bonus Episode)

    · 38 min

    Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the controversial fifth episode of Season 2. (No) Discussion Video for BEMA 266 The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia…

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