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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.

Copyright: © 2026 BEMA Discipleship

Latest Episodes:

264: The Chosen S2E4 — “The Perfect Opportunity” (Bonus Episode) Mar 07, 2022

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings venture further into a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the fourth episode of Season 2.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 264

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Pool of Bethesda — Wikipedia

BEMA 261: John — What Do You Want?

Cohortes Urbanae — Wikipedia

Our best ever? Episode 4 Director Reaction — The Chosen, YouTube

100 Fold Studio

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263: John — Weighty Testimony Mar 03, 2022

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings consider the reactions to Jesus healing on the Sabbath in John 5, and discuss the authority of and testimonies about Jesus.

Discussion Video for BEMA 263

Impact Staff Opening at the University of Oregon

BEMA 95: Abolish or Fulfill

God Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner

BEMA 190: Session 4 Capstone

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262: The Chosen S2E3 — “Matthew 4:24” (Bonus Episode) Feb 28, 2022

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue reviewing The Chosen with a discussion on the third episode of Season 2.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 262

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

Our most talked about scene ever? Chosen director reacts — The Chosen, YouTube

Story by Robert McKee

“Who Would Have Dreamed” by Sovereign Grace Music — YouTube

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261: John — What Do You Want? Feb 24, 2022

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler of We Carry Kevan to continue through the Gospel of John, exploring the healing of the official’s son and the healing at the pool of Bethesda.

Discussion Video for BEMA 261

BEMA 102: Son of Man

Addendum to BEMA 102 — Marty Solomon, YouTube

We Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization)

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Kevan Chandler.

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260: The Chosen S2E2 — “I Saw You” (Bonus Episode) Feb 21, 2022

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue a review of The Chosen with a discussion on the second episode of Season 2.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 260

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

BEMA 78: Silent Years — Essenes

BEMA 253: John — Come and See

BEMA 119: The Gates of Hell

Banias Archaeological Dig of 2020 — YouTube

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259: Kevan Chandler — We Carry Kevan Feb 17, 2022

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Kevan Chandler, author of the book We Carry Kevan, and founder of the nonprofit organization We Carry Kevan.

Discussion Video for BEMA 259

We Carry Kevan by Kevan Chandler

We Carry Kevan (Nonprofit Organization)

Andrew Peterson

The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson

Additional audio production by Gus Simpson

Special Guest: Kevan Chandler.

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258: The Chosen S2E1 — “Thunder” (Bonus Episode) Feb 14, 2022

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are breaking ground with a first-time-ever Monday episode of BEMA, beginning the continuation of our review of The Chosen with a discussion on the first episode of Season 2.

(No) Discussion Video for BEMA 258

The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia

The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

BEMA 167: James — Mitzvoth

Addendum on James — Marty Solomon, YouTube

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257: John — Wells and Husbands Feb 10, 2022

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to continue through the Gospel of John, exploring who the Samaritans are, the place of women in Jewish and Christian practice around the first century, and a sprinkling of Midrash to top it all off.

Discussion Video for BEMA 257

Samaritans Cooking for Passover

Targum — Wikipedia

Targum Jerusalem, Genesis 28:10 — Sefaria

The Samaritan Woman Story: An Alternative View — Israel Institute of Biblical Studies

“Women Leaders in the Ancient Synagogue” by Bernadette J. Brooten — Brown University Library

Serah — Sefaria

Transcript for BEMA 257

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256: John — The One from Above Feb 03, 2022

Show notes

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue the journey through the Gospel of John, looking at the testimony of John the Baptist as he ratifies the identity and ministry of Christ.

Discussion Video for BEMA 256

Map of the Regions of Israel in Ancient Times

Thought of the Day: Imposter Syndrome — Marty Solomon, YouTube

sphragizo — Blue Letter Bible

Transcript for BEMA 256

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255: John — Water, Spirit, Darkness, Light Jan 27, 2022

Show notes

Brent Billings and Josh Bossé continue the journey through the Gospel of John, discussing the meeting of Jesus and Nicodemus, and the themes of their conversation.

Discussion Video for BEMA 255

BEMA 226: The Chosen S1E7 — “Invitations”

The Great British Bake Off — Wikipedia

The Tree of Life (2011 film) — Letterboxd

God in Search of Man by Abraham Joshua Heschel

Man Is Not Alone by Abraham Joshua Heschel

Transcript for BEMA 255

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