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
Jul 28, 2022 • 36min
289: John — Loved to the End
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin an examination of the “Book of Hours” or the “Book of Glory.” What does it look like to believe in Jesus?John — Loved to the End Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 289BEMA 131: BetrayalThe Fidelity of Betrayal by Peter RollinsSupport The BEMA Podcast
Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 3min
288: Steve Park — Little Lights
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Steve Park, founder of Little Lights Urban Ministries in Washington, DC. He teaches race literacy for Christians, provides after-school and summer programs, adult and employment programs, Christian mentoring and Bible studies, and so much more.Discussion Video for BEMA 288Little LightsThe Road Less Traveled by M. Scott PeckThe World’s Religions by Huston SmithRace: The Power of an Illusion — PBSRace Literacy 101 ClassLittle Lights on YouTubeLittle Lights on FacebookLittle Lights on InstagramLittle Lights on LinkedInLittle Lights on TwitterAdditional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Steve Park.Support The BEMA Podcast
Jul 14, 2022 • 1h 8min
287: John — The Test of Meat
Brent Billings and Josh Bossé resume an reexamination of John 6 as Jesus continues to subvert the expectations of the people as the second Moses.Discussion Video for BEMA 286/287Josh Bossé on CaringBridgeJoin the BEMA SlackSupport The BEMA Podcast
Jul 7, 2022 • 50min
286: John — The Test of Bread
Brent Billings and Josh Bossé examine John 6 for a second time, looking at the test Jesus gives to his disciples as they prepare to feed the 5000.Discussion Video for BEMA 286/287BEMA 281: John — You Are GodsJosh Bossé on CaringBridgeSupport The BEMA Podcast
Jun 30, 2022 • 34min
285: John — Book of Signs
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings finish John’s “Book of Signs” and the concluding examination of belief and disbelief.Discussion Video for BEMA 285BEMA 64: 3 Isaiah — ServantThought of the Day: Two Hands of Faith — Marty Solomon, YouTubeThe Universal Christ by Richard RohrSupport The BEMA Podcast
Jun 23, 2022 • 34min
284: John — The Hour Has Come
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings work toward the closing of the Book of Signs in the Gospel of John as Jesus states that his hour has come.Discussion Video for BEMA 284BEMA 124: Statement of TriumphThe Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)Voice of God — WikipediaSupport The BEMA Podcast
Jun 16, 2022 • 38min
283: John — Missing God in the Name of God
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the Pharisees’ reaction to the raising of Lazarus, as well as the story of Mary anointing Jesus for burial.Discussion Video for BEMA 283“Missing God in the Name of God” sermon — University Christian Church, YouTubeThe Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)Support The BEMA Podcast
Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 22min
282: John — The Dance of Grief
Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss a story about Mary and Martha and Jesus, which also happens to contain an episode about the death and resurrection of Lazarus.Discussion Video for BEMA 282“Lazarus Come Forth” by Carmen — YouTube“The Way of Suffering: A Reasoning of the Heart” by Jerome A. MillerExistence of God by John R. JacobsonSupport The BEMA Podcast
Jun 2, 2022 • 55min
281: John — You Are Gods
Brent Billings and Josh Bossé discuss spiritual leadership and the conversations with Jesus in the temple courts at the Festival of Dedication.Discussion Video for BEMA 281Join the BEMA SlackJosh Bossé on CaringBridgeSupport Josh BosséSupport The BEMA Podcast
May 26, 2022 • 46min
280: The Road Back to Eden
Brent Billings provides an introduction for Marty Solomon to lead us in a special conversation that means a lot to him personally, meant to help us consider one of the things God is inviting us to as we partner with Him to put the world back together. How do we make it back to Eden?Discussion Video for BEMA 280BEMA 6: A Tale of a TowerThe Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)Support The BEMA Podcast
