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Listen to The Land and the Book and understand the tapestry of people and events that make up Israel and the Middle East from a biblical perspective.

Listen to previously aired episodes of The Land and the Book, as Dr. Charlie Dyer, Jon Gauger and Dr. Jim Coakley help you understand a biblical perspective on the Middle East’s complex tapestry of people and events.

When life’s troubles and tragedies overwhelm us, it’s easy to become fearful, despondent, and paralyzed by anxiety. We can even start questioning whether God cares about us. But what if we could draw insights for OUR fears…looking at the story of the Exodus? We can! This week on The Land and the Book, you’ll encounter...

May 21, just after 9 pm. Outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., two Israeli Embassy staff members are gunned down. As police take the gunman into custody, he shouts, "Free, free Palestine!” But there’s much more to this tragedy that you need to know. We’ll share the rest of the story this week on The Land...

Consider the biblical city of Shiloh—Israel's first religious capital. It was here that Hanna dedicated her son, Samuel. In Shiloh, the Tabernacle and Ark of the Covenant were kept for many years. Today, workers are excavating the ancient city of Shiloh. This week on The Land and the Book, we'll talk with an archaeologist who shares...

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 the Book, insights about the Good Shepherd...

What if one of the reasons marriage was given to us by God is to better understand His love—and future plan—for believers? What if we understood marriage through this biblical lens? This week on The Land and the Book, you’ll explore how marriage actually images the message of Revelation. Plus, we’ll share all the major...

What do we know about the wives of the twelve disciples? What does Scripture say? And what does it NOT say? Coming up this week on The Land and the Book, we’ll host an intriguing conversation with Dr. Bob Moeller, as we discuss “Wives of the Disciples.” And because there's never a shortage of news from the Middle East, we'll...

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 to trust God with...

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 Jesus. Plus,...