

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

Oct 7, 2024 • 42min
412: The Chosen S4E1 — “Promises” (Bonus Episode)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finally commence the discussion of Season 4 of The Chosen, starting things off with episode 1.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbBEMA 310: The Nativity StorySupport The BEMA Podcast

Oct 3, 2024 • 38min
411: Session 9 Intro
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin Session 9 of the podcast and discuss what comes next and what we can look forward to in the months to come.The Story of BEMASupport The BEMA Podcast

Sep 26, 2024 • 43min
410: Session 8 Capstone
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings close out Session 8 with Reed Dent, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé.Support The BEMA Podcast

Sep 19, 2024 • 58min
409: Sandra Richter — The Epic of Eden
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. Sandra Richter, the Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College, a graduate of Harvard University, and of course the author of The Epic of Eden, including a new study in that series covering Deborah.Deborah by Sandra L. RichterThe Epic of Eden by Sandra L. RichterIsaiah by Sandra L. RichterPsalms by Sandra L. RichterThe Story of God, the Story of Us by Sean GladdingThe Story by Zondervan, Max Lucado, and Randy FrazeeNIV Committee on Bible Translation (CBT)Sandra Richter on FacebookSandra Richter on InstagramSandra Richter at Westmont CollegeAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Sandra Richter.Support The BEMA Podcast

Sep 12, 2024 • 49min
408: Practical Shabbat — Deepening
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the depths of Shabbat with Josh Bossé.The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelSupport The BEMA Podcast

Sep 5, 2024 • 52min
407: Practical Shabbat — Breaking
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are breaking Shabbat with Josh Bossé.The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelSupport The BEMA Podcast

Aug 29, 2024 • 1h 31min
406: Practical Shabbat — Remembering
Brent Billings and Reed Dent join Josh Bossé in remembering Shabbat.The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelRRR (2022 film) — JustWatchI Asked for Wonder by Abraham Joshua Heschel and Samuel H. DresnerWho Is Man? by Abraham J. HeschelSupport The BEMA Podcast

Aug 22, 2024 • 55min
405: Practical Shabbat — Keeping
Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks keep Shabbat with Josh Bossé.The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua HeschelBEMA 331: Sanctuary — Resting with the MishkanNerts — WikipediaSupport The BEMA Podcast

Aug 15, 2024 • 56min
404: Mariko Clark — The Book of Belonging
Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks are joined by special guest Mariko Clark, author of The Book of Belonging. She is a mother and a storyteller, and her time as an editor of National Geographic Learning enabled her to make complex topics accessible and engaging. She and her husband live outside of Indianapolis with their three kids.The Book of Belonging by Mariko Clark and Rachel EleanorThe Book of Belonging — SubstackThe Book of Belonging websiteAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Mariko Clark.Support The BEMA Podcast

Aug 8, 2024 • 47min
403: Talmudic Matthew — But Actually John
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings join Elle Grover Fricks to close out this series from the Talmud and return to a well where Jesus talks with a Samaritan woman.Cairo Geniza — WikipediaUmm el-Qanatir — WikipediaPesher — WikipediaTargum — WikipediaPeshitta — WikipediaOnkelos — Wikipedia“Here’s Something about the Bible of the First Christians I Bet Many of You Didn’t Know (You’re Welcome)” by Peter Enns — PatheosOrigin of the Old Testament — The Bible for Normal People“Tell all the truth but tell it slant” (poem) by Emily Dickinson“Jacob Traditions and the Interpretation of John 4:10–26” by Jerome H. Neyrey — JSTOREliezer ben Hurcanus — WikipediaPirkei DeRabbi Eliezer — SefariaOnly the Lover Sings by Matthew ClarkBEMA 227: The Chosen S1E8 — “I Am He”BEMA 257: John — Wells and HusbandsSupport The BEMA Podcast


