The Land and the Book
The Land and the Book
Does the Middle East seem like a confusing, complex tapestry of people and events? For a unique biblical perspective, join Dr. Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger for The Land and the Book. Every week this gifted team brings you terrific stories of God at work as they explore biblical, archaeological, and prophetic events. Enjoy great guests, intriguing listener questions, and more!Social links:
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Rescued Heart
Consider the compelling life of Sarah. She married Abraham at the age of 39, never having met him before. And she soon became the mother of Isaac. But the real story is her remarkable journey from doubt to faith. There are plenty of twists and turns along the way. And you’ll meet Sarah as you’ve ne…
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Internship with a Twist
She’s a Jewish studies major at Moody Bible Institute. And she was looking forward to her summer internship in Israel. But it wasn’t long before a tense drama unfolded, creating a different twist in her story. You’ll hear the details first-hand…this week on The Land and the Book. Plus—headlines fro…
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Persecution in the Middle East: 2025 in Review
Persecution in the Middle East. The trends are disturbing. And few people have a better grip on what’s happening there than Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs. This week on The Land and the Book, he shares firsthand accounts from his recent trips to the Middle East. Some of these stories offer …
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Looking for Christmas
Jesus was born to a simple peasant woman and her carpenter husband. The first people who took the time to find Him were not kings or queens or celebrities. They were working-class shepherds who were on the night shift. This week on The Land and the Book, we’re “Looking for Christmas.” We promise yo…
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The Peace of God Bible
The angels announced to the shepherds, “peace and goodwill toward men.” What did they actually mean? Where is this peace? How should the Bible frame our understanding of true peace—especially at Christmas, when there’s so little of it? That’s our focus this week on The Land and the Book. Plus, we’l…
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Understanding U.S.-Israel Relations
Despite Israel’s historic close ties with America, understanding U.S.-Israel relations can be tricky. So, what are the biggest influences—the loudest voices shaping this dialogue? What can American believers do to help the relationship? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll bring clarity to tha…
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Hope for Your Life—From the Book of Exodus
When life’s troubles and tragedies overwhelm us, it’s easy to become fearful, despondent, and paralyzed by anxiety. We can even start questioning whether God cares about us. But what if we could draw insights for OUR fears…looking at the story of the Exodus? We can! This week on The Land and the Bo…
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Wives of the Twelve Disciples
What do we know about the wives of the twelve disciples? What does Scripture say? And what does it NOT say? Coming up this week on The Land and the Book, it's an intriguing conversation with Dr. Bob Moeller: Wives of the Disciples. And because there's never a shortage of news from the Middle East, …
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How Should Christians Think About Israel?
Should Christians support the modern state of Israel? How should we view Israel, the Jewish people, and the church? What makes Israel so special? We’re hearing a lot of questions like these in our day. So—how SHOULD Christians think about Israel? Does the Bible really offer a clear road map on any …
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The Royal Artisan
The ache of a painful past...the search for an ancient artifact…the hiss of an impending threat… This is the backdrop for a work of biblical fiction based on the life of Esther. This week on The Land and the Book, award-winning author Tessa Afshar joins us. Having been raised in what is now known a…
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