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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.

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45: Wisdom and Meaning Sep 28, 2017

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Brent Billings and Reed Dent continue our study of wisdom literature, examining the collection of Proverbs and the teaching of Ecclesiastes.

As Kingfishers Catch Fire by Eugene H. Peterson

Inspired by Rachel Held Evans

Ecclesiastes — BibleProject

An Introduction to Joy — Rob Bell, YouTube

Wisdom Books: Introduction — Reed Dent, Campus Christian Fellowship

A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans

Less Is More Than Enough by Chris McNaught

“How Great Leaders Inspire Action” by Simon Senek — TED

NOOMA 012: Matthew by Rob Bell

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Episode updated 27 July 2026
Original audio from 28 September 2017
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44: Our Harps in the Trees Sep 21, 2017

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Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss the collection of ancient songs known as the Psalms.

The Message of the Psalms by Walter Brueggemann

Answering God by Eugene H. Peterson

The Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary by Robert Alter

The Art of Biblical Poetry by Robert Alter

Praying the Psalms by Thomas Merton

Classifying the Psalms by Genre

Help, Thanks, Wow by Anne Lamott

Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible by Thomas G. Long

“40” by U2 — YouTube

“There’s an App for That” commercial — YouTube

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Episode updated 20 July 2026
Original audio from 21 September 2017
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43: Go in Peace Sep 14, 2017

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings wrap up a look at the kings of Israel, exploring the story of Naaman and its implications for us today.

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Episode updated 13 July 2026
Original audio from 14 September 2017
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42: The Fire of Elijah Sep 07, 2017

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Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent look at the story of Elijah and the lessons learned by one of Israel’s greatest prophets.

The Gospel of Being Human by Marty Solomon and Reed Dent

Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler

Map of Phoenicia, Late Bronze Age — Wikipedia

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Episode updated 6 July 2026
Original audio from 7 September 2017
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41: The Story Behind the Story Aug 31, 2017

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings revisit the two sources comprising this portion of the biblical narrative, analyzing the agendas found in each. They attempt to look at the differences between the sources to understand the reigns of David and Solomon and the split of the nation of God’s people, ultimately helping us figure out what went wrong.

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Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don Golden

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Episode updated 29 June 2026
Original audio from 31 August 2017
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40: One Story, Two Sources Aug 24, 2017

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings begin the journey to understanding the historical record of the united kingdom of Israel by taking a look at the two sources comprising this biblical narrative.

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Episode updated 22 June 2026
Original audio from 24 August 2017
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39: A King After God’s Own Heart Aug 10, 2017

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue to examine the life of David, looking at the defeat of Goliath and making some general observations about the character of David.

Promised Land — Ray Vander Laan (Amazon)

TTWMK Faith Lessons on DVD and Digital (Focus on the Family)

“The Unheard Story of David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell — TED

Valley of Elah — Wikipedia

Champion Warfare — Wikipedia

Jesus Wants to Save Christians by Rob Bell and Don Golden

Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

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Episode updated 15 June 2026
Original audio from 10 August 2017
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38: A Donkey Herder to Lead Us Jul 27, 2017

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings take a look at Israel’s first two kings and try to see what the Text is showing us in these two characters.

Brock Lesnar — Wikipedia

A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards

Leap Over a Wall by Eugene H. Peterson

David (2025 film)

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Episode updated 8 June 2026
Original audio from 27 July 2017
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37: A Love Story Jul 13, 2017

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Brent Billings and Elle Grover Fricks zoom in on the mini-narrative of Ruth and gather tools for flourishing in the midst of trauma.

Map of Moab and the Surrounding Region

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Episode updated 1 June 2026
Original audio from 13 July 2017
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36: The Redemption Cycle Jun 29, 2017

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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings look at the book of Judges and the cycle found therein.

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BEMA 232: Introducing the Team — Jephthah’s Daughter w/ Elle Grover Fricks

The Forgiving Flow, Part 2: Drop the Jawbone — The RobCast, Episode 39

Make Your Mark by Brad Gray

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Episode updated 25 May 2026
Original audio from 29 June 2017
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