The Land and the Book

The Land and the Book helps listeners understand a biblical perspective on the Middle East’s complex tapestry of people and events. Join Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger as they explore biblical, archaeolo…

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The Battle for Heaven and Earth
He was the most beautiful of all the angels and the most exalted beneath God. Yet at some point, he determined to be exalted ABOVE God. That’s when the battle began. What was it like—when Lucifer fell? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll take a biblical look at…“The Battle for Heaven and Eart…
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What we didn’t learn from October 7
It’s been three years since the Hamas massacre in Israel. But the global spike in antisemitism is more than disheartening—it’s sickening! Bottom line: the world has simply not learned the lessons we should have. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll explore “What we didn’t learn from October 7…
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A Life Disrupted by Terror
  She and her family have seen four different wars against Israel. Most recently, she survived a bombing from Iran. This week on The Land and the Book, you’ll see what war is really like…from someone who’s “been there and been there and been there.” Plus, you’ll get a complete look at the top stor…
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Shadows of October
October 7, 2023. Some 3000 Hamas-led terrorists rammed through Israel’s southern border. They fired more than 3,000 rockets, killed 1200 Israelis, and took 250 hostages back to Gaza. Unthinkably, the barbaric invasion of Israel set off a global spike in antisemitism. This week on The Land and the …
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Idiotic Things People Did in the Bible
 This week on The Land and the Book--it’s an unusual conversation with an unforgettable guest. Together, we’ll explore “Idiotic Things People Did in the Bible”. We’ll be joined by special guest Ray Comfort for a brutally honest, occasionally funny journey through some of the most idiotic blunders e…
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Connecting Israel of the Bible with the Israel of Today
The biblical city of Shiloh. Could you find it on a map? And—why should you even care? For that matter, how does the Israel of the Bible connect to the Israel of today? We’ll talk about it this week on The Land and the Book. Plus, we’ll devote plenty of time to tackling your most puzzling Bible que…
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Fighting Terrorism with the Law
It’s happening in every corner of the globe. Online…on television…on the internet: Israel's enemies seek to delegitimize, boycott, and wage "lawfare" against the Jewish State. But there's a creative legal team in Israel that's had enough. They’re fighting terrorism—using the law. And—they’re winnin…
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Holocaust Survivor
It was 1939, and Hitler was on the move. Because Ida's family was Jewish, they were soon placed into a ghetto. THAT'S when the nightmare began. Her father was gone. Her mother was dead, so Ida was handed over a barbed wire fence to strangers who promised a better life. This week on The Land and the…
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I’ll Be Your Server
Service and servanthood. They're at the heart of what it means to follow Christ. But if you've tried it, you know how tough it is. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll look at some of the greatest servants in Scripture. We’ll pick up tips we can use. Plus, Charlie Dyer has all the headlines fr…
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Connecting Deeper with the Holy Land
Imagine leading a tour group to the Holy Land right now—with the Iran conflict still underway. What would it be like to travel throughout Israel? Find out, as you join us this week for The Land and the Book. Our guest—just back from Israel--shares great ideas to help us connect deeper with the Holy…
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