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April 21, 2018
Life in Iraq—an Insider Perspective
How many Green Berets have you ever encountered? You’re about to meet one this week on The Land and the Book. But we’ll be talking more about God’s army than the U.S. army. Along the way, you’ll be fascinated by the story of one man’s adventures in Iraq. Don’t miss this unusual conversation, with unique first-hand impressions of what it’s like to fight alongside the Kurdish people. Join us for The Land and the Book.
April 14, 2018
Persecution in Iran
Did you know that in Iran there are said to be more than one million believers? But life for Christians there is dangerous. We’ll hear first-hand accounts as we sit down with Hormoz Shariot on The Land and the Book. Plus, Jim Coakley’s got answers to your questions. And in the spirit of the season, Charlie Dyer takes us to Luke 20 for a Devotional he’s titled, “Heavenly Tax Time.”
April 07, 2018
How to Write a Torah Scroll
The Torah Scroll—it’s a major part of every Messianic Church. But what’s in that scroll? And did you know you could make one yourself? We’ll tell you how when you join us for The Land and the Book. We’ll also treat you to the latest listener questions that people like you are asking. And Charlie Dyer brings us a reliable update on all the major headlines coming out of the Middle East. All on The Land and the Book.
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Dr. Charlie Dyer
Dr. Charlie Dyer is professor-at-large of Bible at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill. Dyer is an Old Testament scholar as well as an authority on Middle Eastern history and religion. As a licensed guide to Israel, he has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East over the last two decades. Dyer has authored and co-edited many books and articles on the Middle East and the Old Testament. His articles have been published in Bibliotheca Sacra and Michigan Theological Journal. Dr. Dyer’s books include The Rise of Babylon, What’s Next?, The New Christian Traveler’s Guide to the Holy Land and Strike the Dragon.
Jon Gauger
Jon Gauger has been with Moody Radio nearly three decades and works with special projects. In addition to being the announcer for Dr. Paul Nyquist's weekly teaching program, Moody Presents, Jon is hosting and producing The Land and the Book. He writes and produces a weekly commentary, creates special documentaries, and has traveled to 30 countries covering stories for Moody Radio, or doing training work with international broadcasting partners. Jon is married to Diana, and they have two grown children-all of whom are Moody graduates. An avid photographer, videographer and reader, Jon also enjoys camping and freelance voice-over work, including audiobook projects.
Dr. Jim Coakley
Dr Jim Coakley has taught for sixteen years as professor of Bible at Moody Theological Seminary specializing in Old Testament and Biblical Languages. Prior to Moody he was involved in pastoral ministry for thirteen years. He has traveled to Israel multiple times as a tour leader and has also toured throughout Turkey. Jim is married to Gayle and they have two grown children and two grandchildren. He was a contributor to the Moody Bible Commentary and is working on a second doctoral degree through the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. He also has a special interest in how the use of technology intersects with Biblical studies and has written articles and spoken at conferences on that topic.