The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings reflect on a conversation between Rachel Clinton Chen and Adam Young that provided some helpful notes to illuminate the journey into the world of spiritual abuse.Discussion Video for BEMA 243The Place We Find Ourselves 89: Spiritual AbuseSpiritual Abuse Archives — The Allender CenterSpiral Dynamics — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 243Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin a series that reflects on the heartbreaking realities of spiritual abuse, using notes from a recent conference to guide the conversation.Discussion Video for BEMA 242Thought of the Day: Imposter Syndrome — Marty Solomon, YouTubeCampus House at PurdueJoin the BEMA SlackFind a BEMA GroupTranscript for BEMA 242Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the state of the podcast, and then Marty is joined by Becky Solomon to talk about parenting.Discussion Video for BEMA 241“How 936 Pennies Will Forever Change How You Parent” — Eryn LynumTranscript for BEMA 241Special Guest: Becky Solomon.Support The BEMA Podcast

Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks discuss sin and the archaeology of Joshua.Learning Hebrew with Elle — Sin (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 240List of Archaeological Periods (Levant) — WikipediaHistory of the Ancient Levant — WikipediaDoron Ben-Ami — WikipediaElle’s WebsiteTranscript for BEMA 240Support The BEMA Podcast

Brent Billings is joined by Reed Dent to discuss the meaning of faith and the fears associated with deconstruction, both within a person and for those around them.Discussion Video for BEMA 239Join the BEMA SlackYou Have Permission PodcastTranscript for BEMA 239Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings follow up on listener feedback from the episode with Jen Rosner before exploring the final three chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing the Jewish character of the Church and puzzling through what difference it makes to our lives as Christians.Discussion Video for BEMA 238Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermottThe Rise and Fall of Mars Hill — Christianity TodayMark S. KinzerArchbishop Foley Beach at the Anglican Church in North AmericaGerald R. McDermott at Samford UniversityJoin the BEMA SlackTranscript for BEMA 238Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the seventh and eighth chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing the divergence of Judaism and Christianity, and analyzing the relationship between the two groups in the centuries since.Jewish Roots — Ways Parted for a Dark History Presentation (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 237Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermottIsaac W. Oliver at Bradley University“Seeing What’s Next” (Technology Adoption Rates) — AsymcoRabbi Dr. Eugene Korn — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 237Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the fourth and fifth chapters of Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing Paul’s relationship to Jewish Law and the atonement process we see in Hebrews.Discussion Video for BEMA 236Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermottDavid Rudolph at The King’s UniversityDavid M. Moffitt at the University of St. AndrewsBEMA 147: Galatians — Two Women, Two CovenantsBEMA 165: Hebrews — Running a Better RaceBEMA 166: Hebrews — Atonement 101Transcript for BEMA 236Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into the ideas from the book Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity, discussing chapters 2–3 on how the authors of the New Testament used Tanakh and whether Jesus intended to establish a new religion.Discussion Video for BEMA 235Understanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermottMark S. Gignilliat at Beeson Divinity SchoolInspiration and Incarnation by Peter EnnsMatthew Thiessen at McMaster UniversityMatthew Thiessen on TwitterTranscript for BEMA 235Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. Jennifer Rosner, Affiliate Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She also holds academic posts at The King’s University, Azusa Pacific University, and the Messianic Jewish Theological Institute. Her passion is to explore the relationship with Judaism and Christianity, and she spent time living in Jerusalem with her husband, Yonah, before returning to the States. They have two children.Discussion Video for BEMA 234Jen Rosner’s websiteKeely Boeving, Literary Agent and Freelance EditorAt the Foot of the Mountain by Joshua M. Lessard and Jennifer M. RosnerThe Torah and the Spirit (Part 1) with Jen Rosner and Josh LessardThe Torah and the Spirit (Part 2) with Jen Rosner and Josh LessardThe God of Israel and Christian Theology by R. Kendall SoulenUnderstanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity by Gerald McDermottHealing the Schism by Jennifer M. RosnerKarl Barth — WikipediaChurch Dogmatics by Karl BarthFranz Rosenzweig — WikipediaJen Rosner on TwitterTranscript for BEMA 234Additional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Jen Rosner.Support The BEMA Podcast