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Becky Solomon, a special guest, joins Marty Solomon to discuss their lifestyle and its impact on their marriage and parenting. They explore family dynamics, choosing holiday traditions, and navigating marriage challenges. They also delve into the concepts of egalitarianism and complementarianism in relationships, and explore the meaning of 'Tashuka' in different contexts.

The hosts discuss the authority displayed during dinner, the journey to find a wife for Isaac, drawing water for thirsty camels, Rivka's identity and her family's wealth, gift giving and dowries, and analyzing motives and intentions.

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into some of the midrash surrounding the story of the “binding of Isaac.” What really happened to Isaac on that mountain, and what does this have to do with Isaac’s blindness?Discussion Video for BEMA 217BEMA 11: Here I AmMap of Abraham’s Servant Finding Isaac a Wife — Headwaters Christian ResourcesAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Sefaria: A Living Library of Jewish TextsTranscript for BEMA 217Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Porshe Chiles. She holds a master’s degree in higher education from the University of North Texas, and she is currently the associate director of global research at Wake Forest University. Moving from Texas to Japan to North Carolina, and other places in between, Porshe has a wealth of experience in language and intercultural studies.Discussion Video for BEMA 216Jude 3 Project PodcastThe Disrupters Podcast (Esau McCaulley)Epiphany Fellowship Church Podcast (Eric Mason)BEMA 192: Telling a StoryEndurance ConsultingEndurance Consulting on InstagramCan We Talk? Facebook CommunityTranscript for BEMA 216Additional audio production by Gus SimpsonSpecial Guest: Porshe Chiles.Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings merge the studies of Joseph and Jacob. As Joseph eventually experiences a reunification of his family, what more is left to do? Shouldn’t they sit back and enjoy the redemption in Egypt? Apparently not, according to Jacob.Discussion Video for BEMA 215The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David FohrmanGenesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David FohrmanAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 215Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the arguments surrounding who bought Joseph from his brothers.Discussion Video for BEMA 214The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David FohrmanGenesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David FohrmanAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Rashi — WikipediaMaimonides — WikipediaNachmanides — WikipediaTranscript for BEMA 214Support The BEMA Podcast

The hosts discuss God's presence with Jacob despite his actions, exploring divine justice, Jacob and Rachel's heartfelt encounter, the importance of being buried together, the historical context of Jacob's tears, and his journey of redemption and transformation to Israel.

Hosts reflect on their changing views of Jacob's character and share insights from Rabbi David Fohrman's book. They explore the contrasting personalities of Esau and Jacob, discuss the absence of touch in Jacob's blessing, and analyze Jacob's struggle with identity and deception. They also compare Avraham and Jacob's responses to God's promises.

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest John Whittaker. He holds degrees in theology and ministry from Boise Bible College and Cincinnati Bible Seminary, plus a doctorate in preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He served as a professor of preaching and the New Testament for 19 years, spent 11 years planting and pastoring a church, and has taught and preached at various places around the world. He has been teaching people to follow Jesus by learning to hear what the Bible says, and his latest endeavors are more accessible to people than ever. He and his wife, Louise, have been married for more than 30 years.Discussion Video for BEMA 211The Pursuit of God by A. W. TozerThe Practice of the Presence of God by Brother LawrenceJohn Whittaker’s websiteBible in Life PodcastTim Mackie: Skateboards, Jesus, and the Bible — Bible in Life PodcastBrad Gray: The Power of the Original Context — Bible in Life PodcastBrad Gray: The Old Testament Law and the Big Story of the Bible — Bible in Life PodcastJesus vs. Culture on Money and Wealth — Bible in Life PodcastCore Training for Christians — Video Courses by John WhittakerPrepare Them to Flourish by John WhittakerAbout Prepare Them to FlourishThe Listener’s CommentaryResources from John WhittakerIntro to the Gospels — The Listener’s CommentaryLuke — The Listener’s CommentaryTranscript for BEMA 211Special Guest: John Whittaker.Support The BEMA Podcast

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at even more midrash that surrounds the character of Noah. Some commentary describes Noah as the man in the fur coat. What is this all about?Discussion Video for BEMA 210Genesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David FohrmanAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.Transcript for BEMA 210Support The BEMA Podcast