What happens when you spend nearly a year living with shepherds in the Middle East? You learn things about sheep and shepherds you won’t find in any book. These are life lessons that help you uncover the true meaning of the Bible’s many references to sheep and shepherds. This week on The Land and the Book, a conversation with someone who has lived as a shepherd in the Middle East. Don’t miss the stories…on The Land and the Book.

What happens when you spend nearly a year living with shepherds in the Middle East? You learn things about sheep and shepherds you won&rsquo;t find in any book. These are life lessons that help you uncover the true meaning of the Bible&rsquo;s many references to sheep and shepherds. This week on The Land and the Book, a conversation with someone who has lived as a shepherd in the Middle East. Don&rsquo;t miss the stories&hellip;on 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, archaeological and prophetic events.

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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!

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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!
&copy; 2026 Moody Global Media, Moody Bible Institute

The Good Shepherd—Part 2

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Did the people named in the Bible really exist? Who were these kings, generals, priests, administrators, prophets, governors, and scribes? Did you know that archaeological discoveries continue to uncover proof for these Bible figures? They really existed! This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll talk with an archaeologist who’s done some serious digging. He shares hard evidence that proves the existence of a bunch of Bible characters. So don’t miss The Land and the Book.

Did the people named in the Bible really exist? Who were these kings, generals, priests, administrators, prophets, governors, and scribes? Did you know that archaeological discoveries continue to uncover proof for these Bible figures? They really existed! This week on The Land and the Book, we&rsquo;ll talk with an archaeologist who&rsquo;s done some serious digging. He shares hard evidence that proves the existence of a bunch of Bible characters. So don&rsquo;t miss The Land and the Book.

Archaeology and the People of the Bible    

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Hosea—It’s an Old Testament book written during the fading days of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Hosea describes something of a spiritual dumpster fire. But most remarkable of all, Jesus is mentioned! This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll get to know Hosea—the prophet, AND the book that he wrote. Plus—all the top stories from the Middle East—and a creative idea for sharing your faith with a Jewish friend. All on The Land and the Book.

Hosea&mdash;It&rsquo;s an Old Testament book written during the fading days of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Hosea describes something of a spiritual dumpster fire. But most remarkable of all, Jesus is mentioned! This week on The Land and the Book, we&rsquo;ll get to know Hosea&mdash;the prophet, AND the book that he wrote. Plus&mdash;all the top stories from the Middle East&mdash;and a creative idea for sharing your faith with a Jewish friend. All on The Land and the Book.

Hosea—How Unfailing Love Changes Everything

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Every king is known for something: the wars they won…the things they built…the lives they touched. But King Jeroboam was known for something darker: evil itself. His was a spiritual evil on a scale the world has rarely seen. What drew him to such darkness? How can we avoid his fate? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll meet Jereboam—up close and personal! Don’t miss The Land and the Book.

Every king is known for something: the wars they won&hellip;the things they built&hellip;the lives they touched. But King Jeroboam was known for something darker: evil itself. His was a spiritual evil on a scale the world has rarely seen. What drew him to such darkness? How can we avoid his fate? This week on The Land and the Book, we&rsquo;ll meet Jereboam&mdash;up close and personal! Don&rsquo;t miss The Land and the Book.

Jeroboam – Up Close and Personal

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The Good Shepherd—Part 2

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