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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The Good Shepherd
Shepherding is the single most important image of servant leadership in the Bible. From shepherds like Moses and David to pastors today who shepherd their flocks spiritually, biblical leadership is crucial. But what does a good shepherd look like? How does he or she lead? This week on The Land and …
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Considering Sparrows
The world is loud, life is fast, and wonder is slipping through the cracks. But Jesus gave a simple command—consider the birds. This week on The Land and the Book, you’ll learn how birds illustrate timeless truths found in Philippians. You’ll see birds—and the Lord Himself—in a fresh new light. Her…
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Joseph
Consider Joseph. He was enslaved, lied about, imprisoned, and forgotten. He knew all about broken relationships. In other words, his struggles are our struggles. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll learn how God can use even the harshest and most unexpected setbacks to strengthen our faith. I…
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Powerful Self-Talk from the Psalms
Have you noticed how negative your own self-talk can be? We say, “A REAL Christian wouldn’t think or say that!” If only we could replace that garbage talk with biblical talk. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll explore Powerful Self-Talk from the Psalms. You’ll walk away with tools to anchor …
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Good News from Gaza
When was the last time anyone heard anything from Gaza—that was good? You’re about to! This week on The Land and the Book, Tom Doyle has stories of God at work in Gaza. You’ll hear about people finding Christ—lives being transformed. So, take a break from your news feed for the news that matters mo…
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Questions on Prophecy and the End Times
Our culture—and our world—are changing. And a lot of that change is anti-Christian at its care. How does this all fit into the end times? How can we learn to interpret the signs of our times in light of what we read in biblical prophecy? And—what’s just ahead for our world, prophetically? We’ll add…
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How Marriage Images Revelation
What if one of the reasons marriage was given to us by God is to better understand His love—and future plan—for believers? What if we understood marriage through this biblical lens? This week on The Land and the Book, you’ll explore how marriage actually images the message of Revelation. Plus, we’l…
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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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