The BEMA Podcast

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 254BEMA 79: Silent Years — ZealotsBEMA 224: The Chosen S1E5 — “The Wedding Gift”The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)Transcript for BEMA 254

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 253Targum — WikipediaCreation Series: John 1 — BibleProjectIn the Beginning: John 1 — BibleProject PodcastBEMA 78: Silent Years — EssenesTranscript for BEMA 253

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 252Reading 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 — BibleProjectTranscript for BEMA 252

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 251A 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 2016Transcript for BEMA 251Additional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: John Roberts.

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.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 250The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbThe Nativity Story (2006 film)Transcript for BEMA 250

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.Discussion Video for BEMA 249Marty 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 websiteTranscript for BEMA 249Additional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Michael Burns.

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)Discussion Video for BEMA 248Elle’s WebsiteText in Us PodcastLot’s Wife (crag) — WikipediaSanhedrin (tractate) — Wikipedia“Lot’s Wife” by Kristine Batey“Women and Torah: Ancient and Modern Midrashim” by Janelle GlickTranscript for BEMA 248

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 247BEMA 70: Esther — PurimJoin the BEMA SlackTranscript for BEMA 247

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.Discussion Video for BEMA 246A Look into Our Window by Eugenia OrtegaJohn WhittakerBibleProjectEugenia Ortega on FacebookTranscript for BEMA 246Additional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Eugenia Ortega.

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.Discussion Video for BEMA 245Rape, Assault & Incest National NetworkNational Domestic Violence HotlineTranscript for BEMA 245

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 244The 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 BrownTranscript for BEMA 244

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 BEMA 243The Place We Find Ourselves 89: Spiritual AbuseSpiritual Abuse Archives — The Allender CenterSpiral Dynamics — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 243

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 242Thought of the Day: Imposter Syndrome — Marty Solomon, YouTubeCampus House at PurdueJoin the BEMA SlackFind a BEMA GroupTranscript for BEMA 242

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” — Eryn LynumTranscript for BEMA 241Special Guest: Becky Solomon.

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks discuss sin and the archaeology of Joshua.Learning Hebrew with Elle — Sin (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 240List of Archaeological Periods (Levant) — WikipediaHistory of the Ancient Levant — WikipediaDoron Ben-Ami — WikipediaElle’s WebsiteTranscript for BEMA 240

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 239Join the BEMA SlackYou Have Permission PodcastTranscript for BEMA 239

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.Discussion Video for BEMA 238Understanding 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 SlackTranscript for BEMA 238

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)Discussion Video for BEMA 237Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermottIsaac W. Oliver at Bradley University“Seeing What’s Next” (Technology Adoption Rates) — AsymcoRabbi Dr. Eugene Korn — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 237

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.Discussion Video for BEMA 236Understanding 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 101Transcript for BEMA 236

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.Discussion Video for BEMA 235Understanding 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 TwitterTranscript for BEMA 235

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.Discussion Video for BEMA 234Jen 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 TwitterTranscript for BEMA 234Additional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Jen Rosner.

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.Discussion Video for BEMA 233BEMA 21: With All Your Soul & “Very”BEMA 30: Lead with Your VoiceBEMA 23: Falling on Joyful FacesJoin the BEMA SlackTranscript for BEMA 233

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)Discussion Video for BEMA 232Elle Singing at St. Anne’s in Jerusalem — YouTubeRefuge Church Pullman on YouTubeElle’s WebsiteTranscript for BEMA 232

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.Discussion Video for BEMA 231Reed’s Handcrafted KayakImpossible Constructions — M. C. EscherThe Architecture of Dr. Seuss, a Brief History — ArchitizerKingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar CaponCampus Christian Fellowship, Truman State UniversityTranscript for BEMA 231

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 TwitterTranscript for BEMA 230Additional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Mandy Smith.

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) — IMDbTranscript for BEMA 229Additional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Dallas Jenkins.

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) — IMDbTranscript for BEMA 228Additional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Dallas Jenkins.

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 — YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 227

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 — TwitterTranscript for BEMA 226

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 212Genesis: 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 212

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 211The Pursuit of God by A. W. TozerThe Practice of the Presence of God by Brother LawrenceJohn Whittaker’s websiteBible in Life PodcastTim Mackie: Skateboards, Jesus, and the Bible — Bible in Life PodcastBrad Gray: The Power of the Original Context — Bible in Life PodcastBrad Gray: The Old Testament Law and the Big Story of the Bible — Bible in Life PodcastJesus vs. Culture on Money and Wealth — Bible in Life PodcastCore Training for Christians — Video Courses by John WhittakerPrepare Them to Flourish by John WhittakerAbout Prepare Them to FlourishThe Listener’s CommentaryResources from John WhittakerIntro to the Gospels — The Listener’s CommentaryLuke — The Listener’s CommentaryTranscript for BEMA 211Special Guest: John Whittaker.

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

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 209BEMA 5: A Misplaced Curse“Pete & Jared on Genesis” — The Bible for Normal People Podcast, Episode 100Genesis for Normal People by Peter Enns and Jared ByasTallest Person Living — Guinness World RecordsHurtaly — WikipediaNoah (2014 film)Parshat Noach — Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David FohrmanBEMA 7: The Preface“What’s So Bad about Babel?” — BibleProject PodcastJewish Women’s ArchiveSefaria: A Living Library of Jewish TextsBEMA FAQ: Midrash — Marty Solomon, YouTubeThe Social Dilemma — NetflixThought of the Day: The Social Dilemma — Marty Solomon, YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 209

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 208BEMA 8: Buried in a GenealogyBEMA FAQ: Midrash — Marty Solomon, YouTubeJewish Women’s ArchiveBEMA 173: Jude — False TeachersTranscript for BEMA 208

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 207About J. R. Briggs — Kairos PartnershipsPublications — Kairos PartnershipsFail by J. R. BriggsThe Sacred Overlap by J. R. BriggsThought of the Day: Sacred Overlap — Marty Solomon, YouTubeMonday Morning Pastor Podcast“Rubbing Shoulders with God” with Marty Solomon — Monday Morning PastorResilient Leaders PodcastTweet on Hand Copying LukePractical Tips and Resources for Hand Copying Scripture — Kairos PartnershipsTweet on Hand Copying JohnJ. R. Briggs on TwitterA Time To Heal by J. R. BriggsTranscript for BEMA 207Special Guest: J. R. Briggs.

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 206Campus Christian Fellowship, Truman State UniversityTruman State University — WikipediaStaff — Campus Christian FellowshipThe Parable of the Unforgiving Servant — Reed Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipThe Parable of the Good Samaritan — Reed Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipThe 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 OnionDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak“The Seeing Heart” by Frederick Buechner — YouTubeSecrets in the Dark by Frederick BuechnerJohn H. Walton — WikipediaThe Lost World of Genesis One by John H. WaltonThe Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture TrilogyThe War by Ken Burns and Lynn NovickThe Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert AlterThe Art of Biblical Poetry by Robert AlterThe Art of Bible Translation by Robert AlterThe Poetics of Biblical Narrative by Meir SternbergWhat Is the Bible? by Rob BellInspired by Rachel Held EvansTranscript for BEMA 206Special Guest: Reed Dent.

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 — TeePublicJoin the BEMA SlackNews — BEMA DiscipleshipMarty Solomon on YouTubeGroups — BEMA DiscipleshipTranscript for BEMA 205