The BEMA Podcast
BEMA Discipleship
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.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Aug 10, 2023 • 57min
352: Sabbath Practice — Attentiveness
Brent Billings and Reed Dent consider a different framework for spiritual practice and explore how Reed engages his own practices.Discussion Video for BEMA 352BEMA 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 TimesSupport The BEMA Podcast
Aug 7, 2023 • 2h 35min
351: Sabbath Reflection Music (Bonus Episode)
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 — SoundstripeSupport The BEMA Podcast
Aug 3, 2023 • 48min
350: Kat Armstrong — Storyline Bible
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 350Mountains 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.Support The BEMA Podcast
Jul 31, 2023 • 53min
349: The Chosen S3E8 — “Sustenance” (Bonus Episode)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the ultimate episode of Season 3 of The Chosen.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 349The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbBEMA 71: The Prophetic TableAddendum to BEMA 80 [on Pharisees] — Marty Solomon, YouTubeSupport The BEMA Podcast
Jul 27, 2023 • 36min
348: Sabbath Reflection VII — Trust
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)(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 348BEMA 331: Sanctuary — Resting with the MishkanStoryline Bible Studies by Kat ArmstrongSupport The BEMA Podcast
Jul 24, 2023 • 49min
347: The Chosen S3E7 — “Ears to Hear” (Bonus Episode)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the events of the penultimate episode of Season 3 of The Chosen.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 347The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbSupport The BEMA Podcast
Jul 20, 2023 • 51min
346: Sabbath Reflection VI — Wonder
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)(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 346BEMA 330: Sanctuary — Traversing the MishkanSupport The BEMA Podcast
Jul 17, 2023 • 49min
345: The Chosen S3E6 — “Intensity in Tent City” (Bonus Episode)
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.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 345The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbRabbi Akiva — WikipediaSupport The BEMA Podcast
Jul 13, 2023 • 46min
344: Sabbath Reflection V — Place
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)(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 344BEMA 329: Sanctuary — Moving the MishkanSupport The BEMA Podcast
Jul 10, 2023 • 44min
343: The Chosen S3E5 — “Clean, Part 2” (Bonus Episode)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see Jesus engage the act of healing in new ways.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 343The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbBEMA 103: Healing in His WingsSupport The BEMA Podcast
