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The BEMA Podcast
Hosted by BEMA Discipleship · EN
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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499: The Four Pillars — Truth in Text
Mar 1200:54:27Summary readyMarty Solomon and Brent Billings join Reed Dent to talk about his perspective on the pillar of Text.Drawing Hands by M. C. Escher — WikipediaThe Wall Street Journal, September 12, 2001 (PDF)“September 11” by Scott Cairns“Trump's name to appear on coronavirus stimulus checks sent to Americans” — Fox News“Trump Seeks To Stimulate Economy By Sending Rare Autographed Photo To Every American” — The OnionReviews of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003 film) — Reed Dent, LetterboxdReviews of Wake Up Dead Man (2025 film) — Reed Dent, LetterboxdThe Poetics of Biblical Narrative by Meir SternbergCross Vision by Gregory A. BoydCrucifixion of the Warrior God by Gregory A. Boyd“The Bible Talk: Part 1” by Reed Dent“The Bible Talk: Part 2” by Reed Dent“The Bible Talk: Postscripts” by Reed DentSupport The BEMA Podcast
Summary498: The Four Pillars — Text
Feb 2600:56:41Summary readyMarty Solomon and Brent Billings launch a new 12-part reflection on the Four Pillars of BEMA.BEMA 203: You Are HereBEMA 78: Silent Years — EssenesBrent on InstagramSupport The BEMA Podcast
Summary497: Brad Gray and Brad Nelson — The Lord’s Prayer
Feb 1900:47:22Summary readyMarty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Brad Gray and Brad Nelson of Walking the Text to talk about the Lord’s Prayer and all of the projects they have in the works to cover this foundational practice of our faith.Walking the TextThe Sacred ThreadThe Lord’s Prayer (2025 film)Bringing Heaven Here by Brad Gray and Brad NelsonReview of Bringing Heaven Here — Marty Solomon, GoodreadsReview of Bringing Heaven Here — Brent Billings, Goodreads“Space philosopher Frank White on ‘The Overview Effect’ and humanity’s connection with Earth” by Leonard David — SpaceDidache — WikipediaSpecial Guests: Brad Gray and Brad Nelson.Support The BEMA Podcast
Summary496: Session 10 Intro
Feb 1200:39:31Summary readyMarty Solomon and Brent Billings begin Session 10 of the podcast and discuss what comes next.“Patient Trust” by Pierre Teilhard de ChardinJosh’s Memorial Service [occured on February 15, 2026]Impact Campus MinistriesSupport The BEMA Podcast
Summary495: Session 9 Capstone
Feb 500:50:36Summary readyMarty Solomon, Brent Billings, Reed Dent, Elle Grover Fricks, and Josh Bossé close out Session 9. This is Josh’s final episode, both in the sense of recording date (October 7, 2025) and release date.The Gospel of Being Human by Marty Solomon and Reed DentAsking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty SolomonFiadh Grover-Fricks at 6 monthsFiadh: Like Mother, Like DaughterIntroducing MapleMaple on InstagramJosh Bossé on CaringBridgeBEMA 465: Qohelet’s ReflectionLiving Unoffended by Brant HansenGood Books, Big Questions (Karen Stiller’s new podcast)Walter Brueggemann’s websiteFestschrift — WikipediaGod in the Fray: A Tribute to Walter Brueggemann by Tod Linafelt and Timothy K. BealFinally Comes the Poet by Walter BrueggemannThe Word Militant by Walter BrueggemannHopeful Imagination by Walter BrueggemannOut of Babylon by Walter BrueggemannThe Prophetic Imagination by Walter BrueggemannSupport The BEMA Podcast
Summary494: Vice & Virtue — Love
Jan 2900:26:53Summary readyBrent Billings and Reed Dent close out this series in an unorthodox format, talking about the virtue of love and what it means to be fully known and fully loved.Wishful Thinking by Frederick BuechnerSupport The BEMA Podcast
Summary493: Vice & Virtue — Hope
Jan 2201:18:01Summary readyBrent Billings, Reed Dent, and Josh Bossé talk about hope and the potential it leans into.Four Quartets by T. S. EliotWishful Thinking by Frederick Buechner“Holy, Holy, Holy” by Sufjan Stevens — YouTubeBEMA 430: It’s a Wonderful LifeHope — BibleProjectBEMA 52: Jonah — PotentialSpecial Guest: Mitch Lavender.Support The BEMA Podcast
Summary492: Vice & Virtue — Faith
Jan 1500:55:36Summary readyMarty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent talk about the virtue of faith and the idea of trusting the story.“Bad Theology: A Quiz” by Scott Cairns — America MagazineWishful Thinking by Frederick BuechnerMere Christianity by C. S. LewisThe Gospel of Being Human by Marty Solomon and Reed DentAsking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty SolomonVelvet Elvis by Rob BellGravity and Grace by Simone WeilZero at the Bone by Christian WimanMark 8 — Reed Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipSupport The BEMA Podcast
Summary491: Sandra Richter — Abigail and the Waterfall
Jan 800:50:02Summary readyMarty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined again by special guest Dr. Sandra Richter to talk about her latest book, Abigail and the Waterfall.Abigail and the Waterfall by Sandra L. RichterStewards of Eden by Sandra L. RichterRev. Dr. Ethan Johnson“My Journey into Coal Country” — Sandra Richter, Substack“My Journey into Coal Country, II” — Sandra Richter, Substack[Part III coming soon]Plant with PurposeThe Great Spiritual Migration by Brian McLarenMount HermonMount Hermon Women’s RetreatsCandy Darter (fish) — WikipediaHellbender Salamander — WikipediaBlack Beauty by Anna Sewell — Project GutenbergSpecial Guest: Sandra Richter.Support The BEMA Podcast
Summary490: Seven (Bonus Episode)
Jan 100:54:57Summary readyBrent Billings and Reed Dent discuss the 1995 David Fincher film Seven.Seven (1995 film) — LetterboxdSupport The BEMA Podcast
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