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**The BEMA Podcast**

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.

Latest Episodes:

424: The Chosen S4E7 — “The Last Sign” (Bonus Episode) Nov 18, 2024

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss Season 4 of The Chosen and the dramatic events of episode 7.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Addendum: James Who? — Marty Solomon, YouTube

Gospel of Mary — Wikipedia

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423: Hosea — Forgiveness Nov 14, 2024

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings use the first portion of Hosea 6 to examine the relationship between God’s forgiveness and our repentance.

BEMA 242: Spiritual Abuse — Commodities and Variables

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422: The Chosen S4E6 — “Dedication” (Bonus Episode) Nov 11, 2024

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the discussion of Season 4 of The Chosen with episode 6.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Festival Edition: Hiding Miracles — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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421: Hosea — When God Goes Missing Nov 07, 2024

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Josh Bossé to consider Hosea 5 and the wisdom it holds, exhorting us to remember the dangers of trying to use God for our own agendas.

1994 Minister’s Manual (HarperCollins, 1993). Series by Roger Lovette (Preaching from Hosea: A Gospel for Broken Things). Edited by James W. Cox

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420: The Chosen S4E5 — “Sitting, Serving, Scheming” (Bonus Episode) Nov 04, 2024

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the discussion of Season 4 of The Chosen with the struggles of Jesus in episode 5.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

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419: A. J. Sherrill — Rediscovering Christmas Oct 31, 2024

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. A. J. Sherrill, who has more than twenty years of experience as a pastor, including his current role as lead pastor at St. Peter’s Church in Charleston, South Carolina. He has served as adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, and he is the author of a new book called Rediscovering Christmas.

Rediscovering Christmas by AJ Sherrill

Being with God by AJ Sherrill

The Enneagram for Spiritual Formation by AJ Sherrill

Expansive by AJ Sherrill

AJ Sherrill’s website

AJ Sherrill on Instagram

AJ Sherrill on Facebook

AJ Sherrill on Twitter/X

AJ Sherrill on Threads

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: A. J. Sherrill.

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418: The Chosen S4E4 — “Calm Before” (Bonus Episode) Oct 28, 2024

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the discussion of Season 4 of The Chosen with a big finally in episode 4.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Tel Dor — Wikipedia

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417: Hosea — Staring Brokenness in the Face Oct 24, 2024

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Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent look to Hosea 4 to answer the question of how we can find ourselves in a mess like this.

BEMA 386: Psalms — The Whole Human Experience

“Lord’s Supper” by Frederick Buechner

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416: The Chosen S4E3 — “Moon to Blood” (Bonus Episode) Oct 21, 2024

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the discussion of Season 4 of The Chosen with the controversial episode 3.

The Chosen

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

“Leading Like Jesus” sermon by Megan Trischler — University Christian Church

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415: Hosea — Living Metaphor Oct 17, 2024

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture into the biblical Text of Hosea, letting the prophetic story of Hosea lead us into some reflections on wisdom for our day.

1994 Minister’s Manual (HarperCollins, 1993). Series by Roger Lovette (Preaching from Hosea: A Gospel for Broken Things). Edited by James W. Cox

The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann

BEMA 49b: Verastikh (Hosea)

Shirat Ha'azinu: The Song of Moses by Rabbi David Fohrman — Aleph Beta

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