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
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
Feb 14, 2022 • 49min
258: The Chosen S2E1 — “Thunder” (Bonus Episode)
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are breaking ground with a first-time-ever Monday episode of BEMA, beginning the continuation of our review of The Chosen with a discussion on the first episode of Season 2.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 258The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbBEMA 167: James — MitzvothAddendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTubeSupport The BEMA Podcast
Feb 10, 2022 • 56min
257: John — Wells and Husbands
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to continue through the Gospel of John, exploring who the Samaritans are, the place of women in Jewish and Christian practice around the first century, and a sprinkling of midrash to top it all off.Discussion Video for BEMA 257Samaritans Cooking for PassoverTargum — WikipediaTargum Jerusalem, Genesis 28:10 — SefariaThe Samaritan Woman Story: An Alternative View — Israel Institute of Biblical Studies“Women Leaders in the Ancient Synagogue” by Bernadette J. Brooten — Brown University LibrarySerah — SefariaSupport The BEMA Podcast
Feb 3, 2022 • 42min
256: John — The One from Above
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Gospel of John, looking at the testimony of John the Baptist as he ratifies the identity and ministry of Christ.Discussion Video for BEMA 256Map of the Regions of Israel in Ancient TimesThought of the Day: Imposter Syndrome — Marty Solomon, YouTubesphragizo — Blue Letter BibleTranscript for BEMA 256Support The BEMA Podcast
Jan 27, 2022 • 1h 9min
255: John — Water, Spirit, Darkness, Light
Brent Billings and Josh Bossé continue the journey through the Gospel of John, discussing the meeting of Jesus and Nicodemus, and the themes of their conversation.Discussion Video for BEMA 255BEMA 226: The Chosen S1E7 — “Invitations”The Great British Bake Off — WikipediaThe Tree of Life (2011 film)God in Search of Man by Abraham Joshua HeschelMan Is Not Alone by Abraham Joshua HeschelTranscript for BEMA 255Support The BEMA Podcast
Jan 20, 2022 • 39min
254: John — A Wedding and Some Housekeeping
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continuing the journey through the Gospel of John with the wedding at Cana and the clearing of the temple courts.Discussion Video for BEMA 254BEMA 79: Silent Years — ZealotsBEMA 224: The Chosen S1E5 — “The Wedding Gift”The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Oxford University Press (NRSV)Transcript for BEMA 254Support The BEMA Podcast
