

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.
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Mar 2, 2017 • 36min
21: With All Your Soul & “Very”
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent explore the next two tests of God’s people on their way to Mount Sinai.With All Your Soul & “Very” Presentation (PDF)“Jesus Shema” — Learn HebrewThe Parable of the Leaven — LeAnn Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipGod Spreads a Table in the Wilderness — LeAnn Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipCampus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University
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Episode updated 26 May 2025
Original audio from 2 March 2017
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Feb 23, 2017 • 55min
20: With All Your Heart
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent look at the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea and dissect their first test on the way to Mount Sinai.With All Your Heart Presentation (PDF)Walking the Bible by Bruce FeilerThe Poetics of Biblical Narrative by Meir SternbergThe Torah: A Modern Commentary, edited by Rabbi W. Gunther PlautThat the World May Know — Faith Lessons, Volumes 1–12 (Amazon)God Heard Their Cry — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)Fire on the Mountain — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)
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Discussion Video for BEMA 20
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Episode updated 19 May 2025
Original audio from 23 February 2017
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Feb 16, 2017 • 47min
19: A Strengthened Heart
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into the story of the Passover and its plagues, God’s interaction with Pharaoh, and the call of God’s rescued people.The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David FohrmanTefillin — WikipediaHistory of Monopoly — Wikipediakavad — Blue Letter Biblechazak — Blue Letter Bible
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Discussion Video for BEMA 19
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Episode updated 12 May 2025
Original audio from 16 February 2017
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Feb 9, 2017 • 45min
18: A Tale of Two Kingdoms
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Josh Bossé set up the narrative of God’s story as a contrast between Empire and Shalom.That the World May Know — Faith Lessons, Volumes 1–12 (Amazon)God Heard Their Cry — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)
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Discussion Video for BEMA 18
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Episode updated 5 May 2025
Original audio from 9 February 2017
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Feb 2, 2017 • 41min
17: A God Who Hears the Cry
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up the introduction to God’s story and set up the narrative of the remainder of Scripture in an effort to understand what God is rescuing His people from.A God Who Hears the Cry Presentation (PDF)Biblical Theme: Justice — BibleProjectVocab Insight: Tse’aqah / Outcry — BibleProjectThat the World May Know — Faith Lessons, Volumes 1–12 (Amazon)God Heard Their Cry — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)
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Discussion Video for BEMA 17
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Episode updated 28 April 2025
Original audio from 2 February 2017
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Jan 26, 2017 • 47min
16: Out of the Pit
In this insightful discussion, Elle Grover Fricks, a featured theological voice, joins Marty Solomon and Brent Billings to explore the rich narrative of Joseph in Genesis 41-50. They delve into Joseph's impressive interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams and his administrative prowess during a crisis. Topics include Judah's transformative journey to personal responsibility and Joseph's profound forgiveness rooted in faith. The conversation underscores themes of repentance, reconciliation, and the dynamic between faith and God's plans, illuminating how these stories weave towards restored shalom.

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Jan 19, 2017 • 56min
15: Into the Pit
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Elle Grover Fricks begin our study of the life of Joseph, covering Genesis 37–40.Into the Pit Presentation (PDF)
Biblical Clothing — WikipediaWhat Is the Palouse?Yibbum — Wikipedia
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Discussion Video for BEMA 15
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Episode updated 14 April 2025
Original audio from 19 January 2017
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Jan 12, 2017 • 42min
14: Grappling with God, Part 2
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent continue to look at the life of Jacob, covering Genesis 32–35.Uncut Gems (2019 film) — JustWatchAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.
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Discussion Video for BEMA 14
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Episode updated 7 April 2025
Original audio from 12 January 2017
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Jan 5, 2017 • 42min
13: Grappling with God, Part 1
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent begin our look at the life of Jacob, starting with Genesis 25 and moving through Chapter 31.Aleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.God Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence KushnerGenesis: A Parsha Companion by Rabbi David Fohrman
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Discussion Video for BEMA 13
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Episode updated 31 March 2025
Original audio from 5 January 2017
Transcript for BEMA 13 of 5 January 2017
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Dec 15, 2016 • 40min
12: A Mission Realized
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings cover the life of Isaac as told in Genesis 24 and 26, where we begin to see the initial realization of God’s promise to Abraham.Impact Campus Ministries
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Discussion Video for BEMA 12
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Episode updated 24 March 2025
Original audio from 15 December 2016
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