Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the implications of the story of the Tabernacle in our own pursuits of God.Creating a Space PresentationDiscussion Video for BEMA 24Walter Brueggemann, “An Alternative Way” — The Work of the PeopleThe Practice of the Presence of God by Brother LawrenceOne Thousand Gifts by Ann VoskampFinding Our Way Again by Brian McLarenTranscript for BEMA 24Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 37–40.Into the Pit Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 15Transcript for BEMA 15Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the many teachings of Matthew 18, including some parables and rabbinic insights from Jesus.Discussion Video for BEMA 121Love Wins by Rob BellErasing Hell by Francis ChanBEMA 36: The Redemption CycleThe Queen You Thought You Knew by Rabbi David FohrmanBEMA 70: Esther — PurimThe Parable of the Unforgiving Servant — Reed Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipTranscript for BEMA 121Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the first in a series of images found in the desert — what it means to be a shepherd in the biblical world.Images of the Desert — Shepherd Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 26Walking with God in the Desert — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.Walking the Bible by Bruce FeilerThe Good Shepherd by Kenneth BaileyTranscript for BEMA 26Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the underaddressed book called Song of Songs and explore the ramifications of avoiding the topic of sexuality.Discussion Video for BEMA 46Sex God by Rob BellNOOMA 002: Flame by Rob BellThe Zimzum of Love by Rob and Kristen BellTranscript for BEMA 46Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the series on images found in the desert, discussing the rotem and acacia trees and what they teach us about living in our own deserts.Images of the Desert — Rotem and Acacia Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 27The Story #28: New Beginnings (‘Each One’ Rant) sermon — YouTubeWalking with God in the Desert — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)BEMA listeners can use code BEMA12 for 20% off of one purchase. Details.Hebrew University — WikipediaNoga Hareuveni — WikipediaWritten Works of Noga Hareuveni“The Broom Usually Grows in the Wilderness” — Bar-Ilan University (via Jim Feicht)Transcript for BEMA 27Support The BEMA Podcast

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Marty Solomon of the BEMA podcast, to talk about the questions that we are often led to ask about the bible, sex, dating, purity culture, and relationship to one another. They explore both interpretation strategies and specific texts to offer pathways for engaging the text that go beyond the flat readings that we have been given. You can find Marty's work and his recently released book "Asking Better Questions of the Bible"  here. If you like what you hear you can follow, rate, review or join us on patreon at patreon.com/reclaimingmytheology. Reclaiming My Theology is recorded, produced, and edited but Brandi Miller, our music is by Sanchez Fair. Taking our theology back from ideas and systems that oppress. @reclaimingmytheology

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings join Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration as Jesus talks about his exodus with Moses and Elijah.Discussion Video for BEMA 120The BEMA MessengerShaping Faith #5: Fasting sermon — YouTubeTranscript for BEMA 120Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon, an expert in Talmudic studies, Brent Billings, a scholar of biblical contexts, and Elle Grover Fricks, a passionate religious educator, dive into the intriguing dialogue between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. They unravel layers of biblical interpretation, emphasizing the rich contexts of the Gospel of Matthew and the significance of ancient texts. The conversation also highlights archaeological discoveries that illuminate biblical narratives, while exploring the profound themes of divine gifts and transcending cultural divides in scriptural encounters.

Biblical scholars Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss Jesus's teaching on light through the Talmud, exploring the concepts of being a 'city on a hill' and 'light of the world'. They emphasize embodying light through community engagement, humility, and good works, stressing the importance of shining before God and spreading positivity.