The BEMA Podcast
BEMA Discipleship
BEMA Discipleship
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.
Aug 25, 2016
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about how BEMA came to be, what it is, and how it works. That the World May Know with Ray Vander Laan Impact Campus Ministries Jacob Neusner — Wikipedia BEMA FAQ: How to ‘Do’ BEMA BEMA Discussion Groups The BEMA Story — Impact Campus Ministries What Is the Palouse? Study Tools The Companion for BEMA -1 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA -1 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 2 December 2024 Original audio from 25 August 2016 Transcript for BEMA -1 of 25 August 2016 Support The BEMA Podcast
Sep 1, 2016
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings have an introductory conversation about the world of the Bible, investigating the differences between Eastern and Western perspectives. Introductory Lesson Presentation (PDF) Study Tools The Companion for BEMA 0 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 0 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 30 December 2024 Original audio from 1 September 2016 Transcript for BEMA 0 of 1 September 2016 Special music by Logan Daily Support The BEMA Podcast
Sep 8, 2016
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about the creation story in Genesis 1 and the foundation it lays for understanding the scriptural narrative correctly. Trust the Story Presentation (PDF) Sabbath as Resistance by Walter Brueggemann The Sabbath by Abraham Joshua Heschel BEMA Discipleship — Groups Join the BEMA Slack Brent on Twitter/X BEMA Discipleship on Twitter/X BEMA Discipleship on Facebook Marty on Instagram Brent on Instagram BEMA Discipleship on Instagram BEMA Discipleship — Subscribe (Recommended Apps) Study Tools Discussion Video for BEMA 1 The Companion for BEMA 1 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 1 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 6 January 2025 Original audio from 8 September 2016 Transcript for BEMA 1 of 8 September 2016 Support The BEMA Podcast
Sep 15, 2016
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings discuss the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and what the story might really be getting at. The Exodus You Almost Passed Over by Rabbi David Fohrman Study Tools Discussion Video for BEMA 2 The Companion for BEMA 2 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 2 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 13 January 2025 Original audio from 15 September 2016 Transcript for BEMA 2 of 15 September 2016 Support The BEMA Podcast
Sep 22, 2016
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings talk about Cain and Abel and the idea of how fear and shame ruin the story. BEMA FAQ: Bibles, Translations, Resources The Beast that Crouches at the Door by Rabbi David Fohrman Aleph Beta Academy Subscribe to Aleph Beta Academy BEMA listeners can use code friendsofbema for one month off of a monthly Premium membership. Study Tools Discussion Video for BEMA 3 The Companion for BEMA 3 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 3 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 20 January 2025 Original audio from 22 September 2016 Transcript for BEMA 3 of 22 September 2016 Support The BEMA Podcast
Oct 6, 2016
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Elle Grover Fricks to talk about the story of Noah and the Flood and how we have a wide variety of buried treasure from the author. BEMA 232: Introducing the Team — Jephthah’s Daughter w/ Elle Grover Fricks Flood Myth — Wikipedia The Lost World of the Flood by Tremper Longman III & John H. Walton Amarna Letters — Wikipedia Study Tools Discussion Video for BEMA 4 The Companion for BEMA 4 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 4 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 27 January 2025 Original audio from 6 October 2016 Transcript for BEMA 4 of 6 October 2016 Support The BEMA Podcast
Oct 20, 2016
Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Reed Dent to talk about Noah’s departure from the ark and the tragedy that ensues. Campus Christian Fellowship, Truman State University BEMA 231: Introducing the Team — Deconstruction w/ Reed Dent Study Tools Discussion Video for BEMA 5 The Companion for BEMA 5 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 5 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 3 February 2025 Original audio from 20 October 2016 Transcript for BEMA 5 of 20 October 2016 Support The BEMA Podcast
Oct 27, 2016
Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Josh Bossé talk about the tower of Babel and some of the observations we can take away from the story. BEMA 233: Introducing the Team — Striking the Rock w/ Josh Bossé A Brief History of the World from Adam to Abraham: Babel Tower — Aleph Beta Study Tools Discussion Video for BEMA 6 The Companion for BEMA 6 Take Your Own Notes Transcript for BEMA 6 Legacy Episode Content Episode updated 10 February 2025 Original audio from 27 October 2016 Transcript for BEMA 6 of 27 October 2016 Support The BEMA Podcast
