248: Joy and Lot’s Untitled Wife w/ Elle Grover Fricks
Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks go through a Hebrew lesson on joy and explore the account of Lot’s wife, examining what is said and what is not said about this character.Learning Hebrew with Elle — Joy (PDF)Discussion Video for BEMA 248Elle’s WebsiteText in Us PodcastLot’s Wife (crag) — WikipediaSanhedrin (tractate) — Wikipedia“Lot’s Wife” by Kristine Batey“Women and Torah: Ancient and Modern Midrashim” by Janelle GlickTranscript for BEMA 248
9 Des 202145min
247: Sleepless in Susa w/ Josh Bossé
Brent Billings is joined by Josh Bossé to examine Esther’s plan for getting into the king’s throne room and what she is actually trying to accomplish once she’s there.Discussion Video for BEMA 247BEMA 70: Esther — PurimJoin the BEMA SlackTranscript for BEMA 247
2 Des 202158min
246: Eugenia Ortega — A Look into Our Window
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Eugenia Ortega to discuss her experience raising a child with autism, and encouraging all of us to have curiosity and empathy for people whose experiences are different than our own.Discussion Video for BEMA 246A Look into Our Window by Eugenia OrtegaJohn WhittakerBibleProjectEugenia Ortega on FacebookTranscript for BEMA 246Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Eugenia Ortega.
18 Nov 202144min
245: Spiritual Abuse — Liturgy for Repentance and Healing
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to provide a liturgical space for repentance and healing.This episode is adapted from “Prayers of the Faithful” from the Archdiocese of Chicago.Discussion Video for BEMA 245Rape, Assault & Incest National NetworkNational Domestic Violence HotlineTranscript for BEMA 245
11 Nov 202123min
244: Spiritual Abuse — The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to discuss The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast.Discussion Video for BEMA 244The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast“Unintended Consequences of Failure Porn” — Liam Thatcher“Sharing Many of the Same Flaws as its Subject ‘The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill’ Podcast Puts Blame Anywhere But Where It Belongs” — Religion Dispatches“Trouble” by Taylor Swift (Angry Mark Driscoll Edition)Marty’s Interview with Joshua BrownTranscript for BEMA 244
4 Nov 20211h 11min
243: Spiritual Abuse — The Place We Find Ourselves
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 243
28 Okt 202147min
242: Spiritual Abuse — Commodities and Variables
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 242
21 Okt 202147min
241: Becky Solomon — Don’t Exasperate Your Kids
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 241 Special Guest: Becky Solomon.
14 Okt 202152min
