221: The Chosen S1E2 — “Shabbat”
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the second episode.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 221Eishet Chayil — Aleph BetaAleph Beta AcademySubscribe to Aleph Beta AcademyBEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbTranscript for BEMA 221
27 Mai 202154min
220: The Chosen S1E1 — “I Have Called You by Name”
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings commence a review of The Chosen, starting with an overview of what the series is and discussing the first episode.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 220The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbEveryman’s Talmud by Abraham CohenTranscript for BEMA 220
20 Mai 202157min
219: Becky Solomon — Loving the Adventure
Marty Solomon is joined by his wife, Becky. They talk about what it is like to live their lifestyle, and how that plays out in their marriage and their parenting.Discussion Video for BEMA 219Family Culture Project (website)Family Culture Project (email)Use code bemalistener for 15% off.Marty’s Holiday Series — YouTubeSupersessionism — WikipediaCultural Appropriation — WikipediaBEMA 25: A Kingdom of What?The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Amazon)The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman (Aleph Beta)Transcript for BEMA 219 Special Guest: Becky Solomon.
13 Mai 202151min
218: Midrash — Death at Dinner
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings journey back into the story of Eliezer finding Rebekah as a wife for Isaac. What is happening at dinner that evening? Why is Laban acting with such authority if the father, Bethuel, is alive and well?Discussion Video for BEMA 218Map of Abraham’s Servant Finding Isaac a Wife — Headwaters Christian ResourcesBEMA 12: A Mission RealizedSefaria: A Living Library of Jewish TextsTranscript for BEMA 218
6 Mai 202132min
217: Midrash — Isaac’s Bad Eyes
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 217
29 Apr 202142min
216: Porshe Chiles — Can We Talk?
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 Simpson Special Guest: Porshe Chiles.
22 Apr 202150min
215: Character Study — Joseph, Part 2
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 215
15 Apr 202132min
214: Character Study — Joseph, Part 1
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 214
8 Apr 202137min
