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The BEMA Podcast

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

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492: Vice & Virtue — Faith

The BEMA Podcast ·

2026/01/15

Marty 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 Fellowship

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491: Sandra Richter — Abigail and the Waterfall

The BEMA Podcast ·

2026/01/08

Marty 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

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54:57

490: Seven (Bonus Episode)

The BEMA Podcast ·

2026/01/01

Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss the 1995 David Fincher film Seven.Seven (1995 film) — Letterboxd

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Year-End Gifts That Keep on Giving

The BEMA Podcast ·

2025/12/26

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings share a special brief message about year-end giving, the financial needs of our ministry, and what we hope to do in the future.Support Our 2025 Year-End Ministry Efforts

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489: Vice & Virtue — Justice

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2025/12/18

Brent Billings and Reed Dent discuss justice. The regular episode is preceded by some thoughts on Josh Bossé from Marty Solomon and Elle Grover Fricks.Support for Sophia and Ronen after the loss of Josh — GoFundMeFor Josh — Text in UsLament for Josh ft. Reed Dent — Text in Us“Justice” by George MacDonald, Unspoken Sermons — The Literature NetworkJustice by Nicholas WolterstorffStewards of Eden by Sandra L. RichterThe Prophets by Abraham Joshua HeschelJustice — BibleProject

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488: Vice & Virtue — Courage

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2025/12/11

Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent discuss courage. The regular episode is preceded by some thoughts on Josh Bossé from Reed and Brent.Support for Sophia and Ronen after the loss of Josh — GoFundMeFor Josh — Text in UsRemembering Josh Bossé — Brent Billings“When I Am Among the Trees” by Mary Oliver in Thirst“The Peace of Wild Things” by Wendell Berry in The Selected Poems of Wendell BerryDaily Prayer with the Corrymeela Community by Pádraig Ó TuamaThe Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis“Just

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487: Sitting Shiva for Josh Bossé

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2025/12/03

Brent Billings marks the beginning of our mourning by sharing a final update about our beloved Josh Bossé.BEMA Messenger #79BEMA 465: Qohelet’s ReflectionBEMA 405: Practical Shabbat — KeepingJosh’s Cancer Journey on CaringBridgeSupport for Sophia and Ronen after the loss of Josh — GoFundMe“How to Sit Shiva” by Anita Diamant — My Jewish Learning

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486: Vice & Virtue — Temperance

The BEMA Podcast ·

2025/11/20

Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Elle Grover Fricks talk about the virtue of temperance.A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again by David Foster Wallace“A Thousand No’s for Every Yes” — YouTubeMere Christianity by C. S. LewisThe Screwtape Letters by C. S. LewisThe Cardinal and the Deadly by Karl Clifton-SoderstromFace with Steam From Nose — EmojipediaDedicated by Pete Davis

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485: Vice & Virtue — Prudence

The BEMA Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Josh Bossé dive into the virtues by talking about prudence (or wisdom).Teaching a Stone to Talk by Annie DillardAsking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty SolomonThe Gospel of Being Human by Marty Solomon and Reed DentInspired by Rachel Held EvansBEMA 454: Qohelet Goes OffOrdet (1955 film) — LetterboxdThe Cardinal and the Deadly by Karl Clifton-SoderstromReed on Instagram

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484: Dallas Jenkins — It Would Have Been Enough...

The BEMA Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back again with Dallas Jenkins to mull over the questions that arose from Seasons 4 and 5 of The Chosen.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbThis Is Not a Pipe — WikipediaRoundtable Discussion on the Women’s SupperThe Chosen Adventures (2025 TV series)Dayenu in Many Languages — The Chosen, YouTube Special Guest: Dallas Jenkins.

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483: Annie F. Downs — That Sounds Fun

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2025/11/06

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Annie F. Downs, bestselling author, speaker, prolific podcaster, and “Queen of Fun.”Annie’s upcoming events (Tour with Cain, etc.)Let’s Read the Gospels PodcastThat Sounds Fun PodcastThat Sounds Fun 965: Jonathan Roumie Annie’s Recommended Episodes That Sounds Fun 906: Jonathan Merritt and Dr. James Merritt That Sounds Fun 964: John Eldredge That Sounds Fun 898: John Eldredge That Sounds Fun 388: John Eldredge That Sounds Fun 281: John

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482: The Chosen S5E8 — “The Upper Room, Part 2”...

The BEMA Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring the analysis of Season 5 of The Chosen to a close with a discussion of the eighth episode.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbLeil Shimurim — ChabadGethsemane — Blue Letter Bible“Flee as a Bird” by Mary S. B. D. Shindler (1842) — A Cappella Hymns, YouTube“Flee as a Bird” by Mary S. B. D. Shindler (1842) — The Cyber Hymnal

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481: Vice & Virtue — Sloth

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2025/10/30

Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Josh Bossé talk about the capital vice known as sloth—or rather, acedia.David Hume’s Moral Philosophy: The Natural Virtues — Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyMaking All Things New by Henri NouwenInside Out 2 (2024 film)Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoungAcedia & Me by Kathleen NorrisThe Message in the Bottle by Walker PercyBEMA 2: Knowing When to Say “Enough”1 Corinthians 3 — Reed Dent, Campus Christian FellowshipBEMA 400: Talmudic Matthew — SaltBEMA 401:

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480: The Chosen S5E7 — “The Upper Room, Part 1”...

The BEMA Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue analyzing Season 5 of The Chosen with a discussion of the seventh episode.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb

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479: Vice & Virtue — Wrath

The BEMA Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Brent Billings and Reed Dent talk about wrath (and anger and revenge).“Goodbye Earl” by The Chicks — YouTubeSlow to Anger — BibleProject“Justice” by George MacDonald, Unspoken Sermons — The Literature NetworkGlittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoungSteve Holt! — YouTubeThe West Wing S1E3, “A Proportional Response” (Part 1) — YouTubeThe West Wing S1E3, “A Proportional Response” (Part 2) — YouTube

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478: The Chosen S5E6 — “Reunions” (Bonus Episode)

The BEMA Podcast ·

2025/10/20

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue analyzing Season 5 of The Chosen with a discussion of the sixth episode.

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477: Vice & Virtue — Envy

The BEMA Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Brent Billings and Reed Dent talk about envy.The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999 film) — LetterboxdGlittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung“The Other Six Deadly Sins” by Dorothy L. SayersThe Cardinal and the Deadly by Karl Clifton-SoderstromNo Exit (1944 play) by Jean-Paul Sartre — WikipediaBEMA 39: A King After God’s Own Heart

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476: The Chosen S5E5 — “Because of Me” (Bonus Episode)

The BEMA Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue analyzing Season 5 of The Chosen with a discussion of the fifth episode.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbJesus and the Victory of God by N. T. Wright

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475: Vice & Virtue — Vainglory

The BEMA Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Marty Solomon, Brent Billings, and Reed Dent talk about pride (or, rather, vainglory).The King of Comedy (1982 film) — LetterboxdWishful Thinking by Frederick BuechnerThere Will Be Blood (2007 film) — LetterboxdWhiplash (2014 film) — LetterboxdSoli Deo Gloria — WikipediaJohn Chrysostom — Wikipedia“This Is Water” by David Foster Wallace (YouTube)“This Is Water” by David Foster Wallace (Amazon)Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoungJesus and the Victory of God by N. T. WrightThe Weight of Glory

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474: The Chosen S5E4 — “The Same Coin” (Bonus Episode)

The BEMA Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue analyzing Season 5 of The Chosen with a discussion of the fourth episode.The ChosenThe Chosen (TV Series) — WikipediaThe Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDbDayenu — Wikipedia

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