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Jesus was born to a simple peasant woman and her carpenter husband. The first people who took the time to find Him were not kings or queens or celebrities. They were working-class shepherds who were on the night shift. This week on The Land and the Book, we’re “Looking for Christmas.” We promise you’ll come away with...

Persecution in the Middle East. The trends are disturbing. And few people have a better grip on what’s happening there than Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs. This week on The Land and the Book, he shares firsthand accounts from his recent trips to the Middle East. Some of these stories offer amazing hope. And you’ll be sharing...

The ache of a painful past...the search for an ancient artifact…the hiss of an impending threat… This is the backdrop for a work of biblical fiction based on the life of Esther. This week on The Land and the Book, award-winning author Tessa Afshar joins us. Having been raised in what is now known as ancient Persia—where...

Eden, Sinai, Tabor, and Zion. In the Bible, these four mountain-top encounters with God unify the Bible's grand story. When you and I read Scripture with attentiveness to symbols and images—such as mountains—the Bible's overarching story emerges. Better yet, we encounter God Himself in His Word. This week on The Land and the Book,...

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...

Suffering. It's the thing we run from--the thing we dread. But we're not alone. And we're not the first. Many of the Bible names you know and love faced suffering of all kinds. What lessons did they learn? What wisdom did they leave for us in Scripture? This week on The Land and the Book, our special guest is Joni Tada. You’ll be encouraged...

It’s one thing to read about Bible History…but it’s another to live it. How do you do that? This week on The Land and the Book, we'll take a tour of the Biblical History Center! You'll stand in a tent made of goat and camel hair. Examine a coin with Pontius Pilate's name on it--and walk through a home like biblical characters...

The apostle Paul was born in Tarsus. That’s modern-day Turkey! A surprising amount of the Bible took place there. But today, Turkey is largely hostile to the gospel. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll share a firsthand account of a gospel witness in Turkey. Plus, we’ll tackle some intriguing listener Bible questions.

It’s the biggest bully of the Middle East: the nation of Iran. We’ve heard all about their nuclear ambitions, but what’s daily life really like for women in Iran? This week on The Land and the Book, we'll delve into the pressing women's issues in Iran, particularly from a Christian perspective. Our guest was born and raised...