The Land and the Book

​She was a vulnerable, widowed woman starting over in a foreign land. She had no husband, no income and no hope. Where did she get her strength? This week on The Land and the Book, you’ll encounter the biblical character of Ruth through the eyes of a woman born in the Middle East. Award winning author Tessa Afshar joins us with cultural insights and details you might have overlooked in the story of Ruth. So join us for The Land and the Book.

​The Mount of Beatitudes. Most of us can picture it in our minds. There, overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Jesus taught some radical ideas. Skye Jethani asks, “What if Jesus was serious?” How would our lives be different if we took the Sermon on the Mount at face value? Don’t miss this stimulating conversation on the next edition of The Land and the Book. What if Jesus was serious?

​So you want to share your faith with your Jewish friends. But you wish you had an insider perspective. For example, are there certain conversations you should try to have? Are there some you should definitely avoid? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll help you share your faith with your Jewish friends. Who better to guide our discussion than a guy who came to Messiah as a young adult. Great stories and plenty of encouragement—this week on The Land and the Book.

​When most of us think of a trip to the Holy land, we envision air-conditioned buses, relaxing walks to favorite Bible destinations, and a cushy vacation feel.  But this week on The Land and the Book, we’ll talk to a pastor who took an “Extreme Israel Trip.”  So lace up those hiking boots—and make sure you’ve got plenty of water. Plus, Charlie Dyer will bring us up to date on all the hot stories coming out of the Middle East.  That’s The Land and the Book.

​The Ten Commandments: carved by the finger of God onto stone tablets.  The Commandments remind us of who God is—and who we ought to be.  But is it possible some are mimicking the Ten Commandments with dark intentions?  Don't miss the conversation this week on The Land and the Book.  Plus, our Q&A segment will stimulate your thinking about Israel, the Bible, and prophecy.  Find out what other listeners are asking on The Land and the Book.

​The birth process—it’s full of wonder and mystery.  It’s also filled with discomfort—and even danger.  When we read the Bible, we encounter many stories of notable births.  But what do we know about the medical conditions back then?  How were those births different from ours—and how were they similar?  In what way should this influence the way we read Scripture?  An unusual conversation this week on The Land and the Book.  It’s “Births in the Bible.” Join us!

​So, you're a woman thinking about traveling to Israel.  Maybe you're single.  Or you're married, but going without your spouse.  And you wonder--is traveling to Israel a good idea?  If so, how should you pack?  Do some holy sites place restrictions on women?  And what safety issues—if any—should you be concerned about?  This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll focus on Israel Travel—for Women.

​Using technology to tell the story of the Holocaust.  That’s our focus this week on The Land and the Book.  You’ll discover how holograms make it possible to have virtual conversations with real holocaust survivors.  Plus, we’ll update you on all the critical stories unfolding right now in the Middle East.  We’ll also answer your latest Bible questions.  So join Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger for The Land and the Book.

​Facts tell.  Stories sell.  The team at I-found-the-truth-dot-com is undoubtedly leveraging the power of Story, as you’ll discover this week on The Land and the Book.  You’ll hear the actual testimony of a Jordanian woman who left Islam to follow Jesus.  Plus, learn how video testimonies are impacting the Muslim world for Christ. All on The Land and the Book.

​Famous Couples in the Bible—and what they can teach us today. That’s our focus this week on The Land and the Book. We’ll sit down with New York Times best-selling authors Les and Leslie Parrott for a stimulating conversation.  Abraham and Sarah…Ruth and Boaz…Joseph and Mary. You’ll see them as you’ve never seen them before. That’s ahead this week on The Land and the Book.

​Picture Jesus on the Mount of Beatitudes, overlooking the sea of Galilee. To the crowd gathered from near and far, Jesus talks much about anxiety. He invests a significant part of His "Sermon on the Mount" to our problem of worry. But we DO worry. This week on The Land and the Book, Dr. Winfred Neely takes us back to the Mount of Beatitudes for a practical conversation on how to overcome worry. This is one program you should not miss. The Land and the Book.

​When you think of evangelism, you probably don’t think of the nation of Turkey. But some very creative people are trying some very creative outreach ideas there. The impact reaches all the way to Iran. You’ll be amazed when you join us for The Land and the Book. Plus, you’ll be stimulated by the questions listeners like you are asking about prophecy, the Middle East, and Scripture. Why not make it a point to join the conversation this week on The Land and the Book.

​Have you ever wondered about the Bible and whether or not the events in it really happened? Tim Mahoney has traveled the world and talked to experts on both sides of the question. He says there are patterns of evidence that match events and places recorded in the Bible. Using the Bible as a guide, he helps us discover details that many have overlooked or forgotten. Patterns of Evidence. Don’t miss the conversation this week on The Land and the Book.

​Islam is one of the most significant forces shaping the world today. But lots of Christians are uncertain of its fundamental beliefs and practices. Many wonder about the apparent similarities and clear differences between Christianity and Islam. This week on The Land and the Book… 40 Questions About Islam. And don’t miss Charlie Dyer’s devotional: David and Bathsheba—the Danger of Looking Down. This week on The Land and the Book.

​When Ruth and Naomi left Moab, how long was their journey to Bethlehem?  How did two women crossing a desert in that day even manage to survive? On the next edition of The Land and the Book, Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger address “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Story of Ruth and Naomi.” We promise there’ll be details and insights that will amaze you. And speaking of amazing, Charlie’s devotional is titled, “A Miracle in 2 Parts.” Join us!