
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,... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 491 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Brent Billings marks the beginning of our mourning by sharing a final update about our beloved Josh Bossé.
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BEMA 405: Practical Shabbat — Keeping
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Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Elle Grover Fricks talk about the virtue of temperance.
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Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Josh Bossé dive into the virtues by talking about prudence (or wisdom).
Teaching a Stone to Talk by Annie Dillard
Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon
The Gospel of Being Human by Marty Solomon and R... more
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back again with Dallas Jenkins to mull over the questions that arose from Seasons 4 and 5 of The Chosen.
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After finishing the first two seasons in their entirety, I would suggest anyone who happens upon this podcast to consider listening to it critically. Are we looking for the God or a god? Are we looking for a god who can fit into our worldview and our society today, or are we following the God who is above time and human nature? Also, does the God make truth so opaque that we need people like Marty to lead us through an Easter egg hunt?
Bema, Marty, Brent, et al, have given us such amazing Bible learning tools, insight into context from our Jewish roots, and greater understanding of our awesome God through The Bema Pod. I thank God and I thank you Bema crew!!
Love the way they dig deep into the word. I’ve just started on season 1 and I have learned so much from each lesson.
The back story that we don’t often get from Bible times helps us understand better what things really mean. These guys are so amazing.
I learned more about the Bible in just a few episodes than in my entire life in church.
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The podcast offers a thorough exploration of biblical texts and their historical contexts, aiming to transform listeners' understanding of scripture. The hosts guide discussions that deconstruct traditional interpretations of the Bible while encouraging a reconstruction of these views through a historical lens. Listeners can expect rich dialogues filled with insights on themes related to human nature, morality, virtues, and vices, along with reflections on how these concepts relate to contemporary life. The content is educational and thought-provoking, appealing to those seeking a deeper connection with their faith and the texts that shape it. Unique elements include a focus on community discussions and personal stories that connect biblica... more
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