252: John — What’s in a Logos?
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings start a verse-by-verse journey through the Gospel of John, beginning with a discussion about how John introduces us to Jesus.Discussion Video for BEMA 252Reading the Gospel of John Through Palestinian Eyes by Yohanna KatanachoThe Fifth Gospel: Interview with Gary Burge — GTI Tours Podcast #4Why Context Matters: Interview with Dr. Gary Burge — GTI Tours Podcast #45Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. BurgePublications of Gary M. BurgeBEMA 87: John — GraftedWord Pictures by Brian GodawaNIV Archaeological Study BibleJohn 1 in the New English TranslationNIV Cultural Backgrounds Study BibleHeart and Mind by Alexander John ShaiaJohn 1–12 — BibleProjectJohn 13–21 — BibleProjectCreation Series: John 1 — BibleProjectTranscript for BEMA 252
6 Jan 202238min
251: John Roberts — A Griever’s Guide to Life
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest John Roberts to discuss his book, A Griever’s Guide to Life.Discussion Video for BEMA 251A Griever’s Guide to Life by John McNeely Roberts“September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire — YouTubeHome Video: La Paz, Bolivia Vol. 1 — Olivia Roberts, YouTube“Not for Me to Say” by Johnny Mathis — YouTubeB-Olivia LibraryJohn’s family in 2015 | Olivia in 2016Transcript for BEMA 251Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: John Roberts.
30 Dec 202149min
250: The Chosen S1E0 — “The Shepherd”
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings go back to where it all started for The Chosen, reviewing what essentially became the pilot episode. “The Shepherd” was created as a short film for Dallas’s church in 2017 and took off like a wildfire.(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 250The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbThe Nativity Story (2006 film)Transcript for BEMA 250
23 Dec 202138min
249: Michael Burns — Escaping the Beast
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Michael Burns, a teaching minister in the Two Cities Church in Minneapolis-St. Paul. He taught high school history in the central city of Milwaukee for nearly ten years before graduating from Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a national and international biblical teacher at churches, schools of mission, and workshops. He has authored many books, including Crossing the Line; All Things to All People; and Escaping the Beast. Michael and his wife, MyCresha, have two adult sons.Discussion Video for BEMA 249Marty on the All Things to All People Podcast with Michael BurnsMarty’s Sasquatch GIFEscaping the Beast by Michael BurnsJesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris HawCrossing the Line by Michael BurnsAll Things to All People by Michael BurnsAll Things to All People PodcastMichael Burns Teaching Ministry websiteTranscript for BEMA 249Additional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Michael Burns.
16 Dec 20211h 2min
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 Dec 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 Dec 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
