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March 16, 2019
The Persian Gamble
What if Iran cut a deal to illegally acquire five long range nuclear weapons? Imagine if those weapons were aimed at major U.S. cities. It's fiction…but frighteningly plausible. On this week’s edition of The Land and the Book, former adviser to Benjamin Netanyahu and New York Times bestselling author Joel Rosenberg is our guest. You absolutely don’t want to miss The Land and the Book.
March 09, 2019
Palestinians Coming to Christ!
We hear all about Palestinians lobbing bombs into Israel. Or we hear about them digging tunnels in hopes of carrying out raids in Israel. But when did you last hear about Palestinians coming to faith in Christ? It’s happening all the time! And our guest this week on The Land and the Book has met these people himself. You’ll be encouraged—and equipped with ways you can pray very specifically. So don’t miss The Land and the Book.
March 02, 2019
The Money Man
Joseph Caplan’s ambition took him to dizzying success: Summers on board a yacht in the south of France…the gift of a Rolls Royce for his birthday. But then it all crumbled. On the next edition of The Land and the Book, you’ll meet Joseph Caplan: The Money Man who came to know Yeshua. Then…we’ll take you to the north of Israel as Charlie Dyer brings us another in his series, “Great Confessions of the Bible: Peter at Caesarea-Philippi.
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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 Moody Presents which features sermons by the Presidents of Moody, 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.
The Land and the Book
Does the Middle East seem like a complex tapestry of people and events—difficult to understand? For a uniquely biblical perspective, join Dr. Charlie Dyer, Jon Gauger and Dr. Jim Coakley 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. Great guests, intriguing listener questions and more!