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
Apr 7, 2022 • 52min
273: John — Pericope of an Honor Contest
Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks talk about the cultural context of Jesus being confronted in the courts with the woman accused of adultery in John 8.Discussion Video for BEMA 273The Daniel Scene Brent Could Not Remember (from April 1986)Hebrew Classes with Elle“John 7:53-8:11: A Study in Misreading” by Gail R. O’Day — JSTORBEMA 82: The Text — When, Where, Who, and WhyMisreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes by E. Randolph Richards and Richard JamesThe Pericope Adulterae, the Gospel of John, and the Literacy of Jesus by Chris Keith“Earth Accuses Earth: Tracing What Jesus Wrote on the Ground” by Jennifer Knust and Tommy Wasserman — JSTORTo Cast the First Stone by Jennifer Knust and Tommy WassermanSupport The BEMA Podcast
Apr 4, 2022 • 42min
272: The Chosen S2E8 — “Beyond Mountains” (Bonus Episode)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings conclude a review of Season 2 of The Chosen with a discussion on the eighth episode.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 272The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbDallas Regrets This One Thing (Season Finale Reaction) — The Chosen, YouTubeBEMA 93: BlessedBEMA 99: Fruit of FoolsSupport The BEMA Podcast
Mar 31, 2022 • 45min
271: John — The Greatest Day of the Feast
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish John 7, discussing the differing opinions about the identity of Jesus.Discussion Video for BEMA 271Miracles of Messiah by Ron MillerBEMA 76: Silent Years — SadduceesBEMA 130: The Plot to Kill JesusSupport The BEMA Podcast
Mar 28, 2022 • 43min
270: The Chosen S2E7 — “Reckoning” (Bonus Episode)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the seventh episode of Season 2.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 270The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbSupport The BEMA Podcast
Mar 24, 2022 • 32min
269: John — Any Time Will Do
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings jump into John 7, discussing Jesus’s engagement with the Festival of Tabernacles.Discussion Video for BEMA 269Sukkot & Simchat Torah — Chabad.orgRabbi Jesus by Bruce ChiltonSupport The BEMA Podcast
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.Discussion Video for BEMA 267I 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
