
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 | Weekly | Episodes | 507 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the second of BEMA’s four pillars: the commitment to and experience of community.
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Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks get the big picture about our holy book.
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Rabbi Dr. David Rudolph, program director and professor at The King’s University, to talk about how the Council of Nicaea affected the dating of Easter and the implications of that for the ... more
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings join Reed Dent to talk about his perspective on the pillar of Text.
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No, I don’t believe it is edifying to wade through people’s opinions to find the 5% that may be useful. We are to call out false teachers and be watchmen on the wall. Ephesians 5:10-11 is one recent reference I’ve studied.
I have really appreciated all the beautiful lessons I had started learning (still season 1). This has opened my mind further to Gods goodness and all the lessons hidden without the Jewish mindset and history.
I am wondering where to find the prayers for each episode. They are so wonderful. This whole idea of the way you teach the Bible is amazing
Felt like I was listening to a modern day Pharisee talking about all the rules to be followed on sabbath.
I’m halfway through season 5 and this teaching has transformed my life. Learning the Jewish Hermeneutic structure continues to take me back, to guide the study and remember text - context. It’s deeper and more connected than I could have imagined.
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The show takes a context-first approach to the Bible, regularly unpacking historical, linguistic, and cultural background to challenge conventional readings and illuminate the text's original meanings. Across recent episodes, the hosts explore practical pathways for applying biblical insights to leadership, community life, and personal growth, often weaving in CT-style analyses, Jewish and ancient Near Eastern perspectives, and contextual passages. Notable are recurring pillars like text, community, discipleship, and wrestling with interpretation, plus guest voices from biblical scholars, pastors, and authors who expand on themes such as environmental theology, prayer, and faith in daily living. The format tends to blend rigorous context wi... more
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