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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.

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304: The Construction of the Gospel of John Nov 10, 2022

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine the different elements of John’s construction and consider some of the scholarly theories and observations that have been made over the years, seeing what there might be to learn in those possibilities.

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Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge

Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

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303: The History and Style of the Gospel of John Nov 03, 2022

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a tour through the history of textual criticism that surrounds the Gospel of John and we look at the unique styles and attributes of John’s writing.

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Interpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. Burge

Historical Tradition and Sources in John

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302: John — Do You Even Like Me? Oct 27, 2022

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings listen in on the restoration of Peter and consider the conclusion John writes for his Gospel account.

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BEMA 131: Betrayal

Pre-order: Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon

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301: John — On Doubting and Locked Doors Oct 20, 2022

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Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss Thomas—a seemingly strange disciple—and question the nature of doubt and belief.

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“The Seeing Heart” by Frederick Buechner — YouTube

“Frederick Buechner, Novelist With a Religious Slant, Dies at 96” by Robert D. McFadden — The New York Times

Wishful Thinking by Frederick Buechner

“St. Thomas Didymus” by Denise Levertov

The Stream & the Sapphire by Denise Levertov

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300: John — The Migdal Oct 13, 2022

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Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks witness the resurrection of Jesus and consider the figure of Miriam the Migdal, more commonly known as Mary Magdalene.

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Isis — Wikipedia

Early Christian Women and Pagan Opinion by Margaret Y. MacDonald

The Resurrection of Mary Magdalene by Jane Schaberg

The Woman Jesus Loved by Antti Marjanen

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299: John — One Pierced Oct 06, 2022

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings pick up after the moment of Jesus’s death on the cross, looking at the preparations for his burial and the work of two unexpected characters who take their own stand in honoring Jesus.

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Arimathea — Wikipedia

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298: John — Not Forsaken Sep 29, 2022

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings dive into John’s account of Jesus’s crucifixion.

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The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

Shmuel Safrai — Wikipedia

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297: Kat Armas — Abuelita Faith Sep 22, 2022

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Kat Armas, author of Abuelita Faith, whose earliest theological formation came from her grandmother and ultimately inspired her to tell the stories of those we find on the margins. She teaches people to reflect on the abuelitas in their lives and shows us how to live out this kind of faith on a daily basis.

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The Protagonistas

Abuelita Faith by Kat Armas

Abuelita Fe by Kat Armas

Sacred Belonging by Kat Armas

BEMA 52: Jonah — Potential

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Special Guest: Kat Armas.

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296: John — I Am He Sep 15, 2022

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings see Jesus arrested, finding himself questioned, Peter questioned, finding himself lacking in courage, and Pilate drawn into an argument, finding himself cornered.

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295: John — Strategy Sep 08, 2022

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at Jesus’s famous prayer for unity. Why is this his foremost concern before he goes to the cross?

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