The BEMA Podcast
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.
Latest episodes
Mar 21, 2022 • 33min
268: The Chosen S2E6 — “Unlawful” (Bonus Episode)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings return to The Chosen with a discussion on the sixth episode of Season 2.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 268The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbEpisode 6: "This line wrecks me." (Director Reaction) — The Chosen, YouTubeSupport The BEMA Podcast
Mar 17, 2022 • 1h 12min
267: John — The Far Side of a Tumultuous Sea
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Reed Dent to finish examining the sixth chapter of John, and attempt to bring some closure to this challenging portion of the Text.I Asked for Wonder by Abraham Joshua HeschelPrototype by Jonathan MartinBEMA 230: Mandy Smith — UnfetteredUnfettered by Mandy SmithThe Experience of God by David Bentley HartJoin the BEMA SlackSupport The BEMA Podcast
Mar 14, 2022 • 38min
266: The Chosen S2E5 — “Spirit” (Bonus Episode)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the controversial fifth episode of Season 2.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 266The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbZealot by Reza AslanI'm firing back about one criticism — The Chosen, YouTubeWhoa! Episode 5 was controversial (Director reacts) — The Chosen, YouTubeOur Bible consultants discuss our most controversial moment — The Chosen, YouTubeSupport The BEMA Podcast
Mar 10, 2022 • 44min
265: John — Make Him King
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrestle with the potential interpretations of what is happening in the beginning of John 6.Discussion Video for BEMA 265A Harmony of the Gospels (NASB) by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. GundryThe NIV Harmony of the Gospels by Robert L. Thomas and Stanley N. GundryA Harmony of the Gospels by A. T. RobertsonBEMA 115: 5 Loaves, 2 Fish, and 1 Big LessonBoaty McBoatface — WikipediaSupport The BEMA Podcast
Mar 7, 2022 • 46min
264: The Chosen S2E4 — “The Perfect Opportunity” (Bonus Episode)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fourth episode of Season 2.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 264The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbPool of Bethesda — WikipediaBEMA 261: John — What Do You Want?Cohortes Urbanae — WikipediaOur best ever? Episode 4 Director Reaction — The Chosen, YouTube100 Fold StudioSupport The BEMA Podcast
Mar 3, 2022 • 50min
263: John — Weighty Testimony
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the reactions to Jesus healing on the Sabbath in John 5, and discuss the authority of and testimonies about Jesus.Discussion Video for BEMA 263Impact Staff Opening at the University of OregonBEMA 95: Abolish or FulfillGod Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence KushnerBEMA 190: Session 4 CapstoneSupport The BEMA Podcast
Feb 28, 2022 • 49min
262: The Chosen S2E3 — “Matthew 4:24” (Bonus Episode)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the third episode of Season 2.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 262The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbOur most talked about scene ever? Chosen director reacts — The Chosen, YouTubeStory by Robert McKee“Who Would Have Dreamed” by Sovereign Grace Music — YouTubeSupport The BEMA Podcast
Feb 24, 2022 • 1h
261: John — What Do You Want?
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler of We Carry Kevan to continue through the Gospel of John, exploring the healing of the official’s son and the healing at the pool of Bethesda.Discussion Video for BEMA 261BEMA 102: Son of ManAddendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTubeWe Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization)Additional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Kevan Chandler.Support The BEMA Podcast
Feb 21, 2022 • 37min
260: The Chosen S2E2 — “I Saw You” (Bonus Episode)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the second episode of Season 2.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 260The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbBEMA 78: Silent Years — EssenesBEMA 253: John — Come and SeeBEMA 119: The Gates of HellBanias Archaeological Dig of 2020 — YouTubeSupport The BEMA Podcast
Feb 17, 2022 • 1h 4min
259: Kevan Chandler — We Carry Kevan
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler, author of the book We Carry Kevan, and founder of the nonprofit organization We Carry Kevan.Discussion Video for BEMA 259We Carry Kevan by Kevan ChandlerWe Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization)Andrew PetersonThe Wingfeather Saga by Andrew PetersonAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Kevan Chandler.Support The BEMA Podcast
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