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The Land and the Book
July 23, 2022
Jesus and Disability
14% of American adults have difficulty walking on stairs. 11% have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions. 7% face challenges living independently. 6% deal with deafness or difficulty hearing. But in the Bible, Jesus almost appears drawn to those with disabilities. Why is that? Don’t miss this stimulating conversation on The Land and the Book.
IN THIS EPISODE
Dr. Chris Hulshof
Dr. Chris Hulshof is an Associate Professor and Department Chair for Liberty University’s School of Divinity. His teaching responsibilities include courses in Old Testament Survey, Inductive Bible Study, as well as a Theology of Suffering and Disability.
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Dr. Charlie Dyer
Dr. Charlie Dyer served as provost and professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute before becoming host of The Land and the Book radio program. Dr. Dyer is an Old Testament scholar as well as an authority on Middle Eastern history and religion. For the past 35 years he has traveled extensively throughout Israel and the Middle East. Dr. Dyer has authored and co-edited many books on the Middle East and the Old Testament, including The Christian Traveler’s Guide to the Holy Land, 30 Days in the Land with Jesus, and 30 Days in the Land of Psalms. In addition to hosting The Land and the Book, Dr. Dyer continues to serve as associate pastor of Grace Bible Church in Sun City, Arizona.
Jon Gauger
Jon Gauger has worked at Moody Radio for more than three decades. In addition to hosting Today in the Word Radio and Moody Presents with Dr. Mark Jobe, Jon produces and hosts The Land and the Book. He writes and produces a weekly commentary, creates special documentaries, and has traveled to more than 35 countries covering stories for Moody Radio and training international broadcasting partners. Jon is the author of If I Could Do It All Over Again and Kids Say the Wisest Things. Jon, his wife, Diana, and their two grown children are all Moody graduates.
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!