The Land and the Book
The Land and the Book
Playlist by The Land and the BookThe 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…Follow the podcast:
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Rob West: Taxes in Scripture
Don’t you LOVE filling out your taxes? The forms are so fun. And paying up is a sheer pleasure, right? Wrong! But the pain of paying taxes is something people understood in Jesus’ day, as well. What’s the biblical viewpoint on taxes—especially those that pay for things Christians find sinful? Taxes…
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Why Bother Supporting Israel?
Increasingly on social media, you read comments from Christians that go something like this: Since Jews reject that Jesus is the Messiah, why would I bother supporting Israel? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll tackle that question—and more—in a frank and fast-paced conversation. Plus, we’ll…
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Haggai—Up Close
When the Jewish people returned from exile and began rebuilding the temple, they were distracted and discouraged. But God sent them the prophet Haggai to encourage them—and us—in OUR discouragement. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll meet Haggai up close. As you listen, you’ll find courage t…
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The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible
So…you want to understand the Bible better, but you’re scared off by huge commentaries with hard-to-understand words. What if there was an easier way…one that uses language you could actually understand? Good news…there is! We’ll talk about it this week on The Land and the Book. Plus…Current event…
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100 Most Asked Questions About Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife
When it comes to heaven, hell, and the afterlife, we’ve got questions, But here’s the problem: there’s no shortage of confusing—or, for that matter, false answers out there. This week on The Land and the Book…a look at some of the most asked questions about heaven, hell, and the afterlife. Spoiler …
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Exploring the Financial Parables of Jesus
If we’re honest, most of us don’t want anyone—including God—to fiddle with our finances. But Jesus’ parables about finances make it clear He intends to mess with much more than just our wallets! This week on The Land and the Book, join us for an intriguing exploration of the Financial Parables of J…
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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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