The Land and the Book

​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.  

​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.  

​When Ron Hutchcraft gets excited…everybody gets excited. He’s our guest this week on The Land and the Book. Our focus: How to share your faith with a Jewish friend…or a Muslim friend…or ANY friend. Ron comes loaded with great stories, great laughs—and great tips for you and me. And did we mention Ron gets excited?! You will be, too, when you check out this week’s edition of The Land and the Book.  

​Christians in Iraq. We don’t hear much about them these days. That’s because most have left. But what about those courageous souls who have stayed behind? You’ll step into their homes, walk in their shoes and hear their stories this week on The Land and the Book. Plus…we’ll take a shot at answering our latest batch of listener questions.  Don’t miss….The Land and the Book.  

​It’s the world’s longest running hate campaign: antisemitism. What fuels the fire? And if we can’t put that fire out, how can Christians at least help contain it? We’ll take a long look at the dark history of anti-Semitism this week on The Land and the Book. Then we’ll join David in the Elah Valley for what Charlie Dyer calls a “Great Confession of the Bible.” That’s this week on The Land and the Book.  

​Most of us have a pretty good understanding of what it means to be a Christian in a secular culture like America.   But what’s it like to be a follower of Jesus…in the land where Jesus walked? That’s where our conversation is headed this week on The Land and the Book. We think you’ll definitely be intrigued. So don’t miss it—The Land and the Book.  

​It’s the only Hebrew speaking accredited college in Israel. It’s high tech and high touch.  And this week one The Land and the Book, you’ll meet a recent graduate. Plus, we’ll get to a stack of listener questions and update you on current events in Israel. And finally, Charlie Dyer paints a riveting picture of Joshua at Shechem—a lesson on commitment. Don’t miss The Land and the Book.

​He grew up in Spain as a missionary kid. At the age of 21, he started a congregation that would come to be known as New Life Community Church in Chicago.  Mark Jobe—he’s the new president of Moody Bible Institute. And this week, he invites you to join him for a hike on The Land and the Book, showing us his very favorite places in Israel. Grab your canteen and join us for The Land and the Book.

​As followers of Christ, we see the name and person of Jesus splashed across nearly every page of the New Testament. But what do we see of Christ in the Old Testament? You’ll be amazed at what you encounter when you join the conversation this week on The Land and the Book. “Finding Jesus in the Old Testament.” You’ve got to hear this edition of The Land and the Book.

​Can you name the one country that spends the most time per person online? If you guessed the USA…you’re wrong. The answer is Israel. And this week on The Land and the Book, we’ll learn how one Israeli ministry is seizing the digital day. Then, Charlie Dyer tells “A Tale of Two Cities—and Two Kings, and Two Prophets.” So join us for The Land and the Book.

What's it like to be a licensed tour guide in Israel…in a land that doesn't recognize Jesus as Messiah?   Confessions …secrets…and stories from a born again Israeli guide. It's a spirited conversation—with plenty of inside looks on The Land and the Book.  Then…Charlie Dyer takes us to "Prayers of the Bible:  A Prayer to Start the New Year," based on Psalms 20. Don't miss The Land and the Book.  

​What about the wise men of the Christmas story?  Just who were they—and where did they come from?  What exactly can we piece together from the biblical account?  It's a great conversation we're having with Dr. Charlie Dyer this week on The Land and the Book.  Plus, we'll get you caught up on current events from the Middle East—and answer your Bible questions.  All on The Land and the Book. 

​Most of us are homebodies.  Or so we claim. But Michelle Van Loon says that as followers of Christ, you and I were actually born to wander.  Michelle’s Jewish heritage, spiritual hunger, and storyteller's sensibilities make for a fascinating conversation on The Land and the Book.  Plus…Jim Coakley answers your Bible questions.  All this week on The Land and the Book. 

Sometimes you'll find her on a rooftop in Jerusalem overlooking the Old City. Other times, she'll be overlooking the Sea of Galilee.  But wherever Cindy Bayer happens to be, she's committed to hospitality with a unique purpose. She calls it a "Place of Stories."  Connect with those stories this week on The Land and the Book.  Plus…Charlie Dyer shows us how Ruth fits into the Christmas story.  All on The Land and the Book. 

​Do you like to wander?  Does the word, "adventure," strike a special chord in your soul?  If so, you'll love the conversation we'll have this week with Doug Hershey of Ezra Adventures on The Land and the Book.   Plus, Charlie Dyer helps us place the prostitute, Rahab, into the Christmas story.  Talk about a powerful moment!   You'll be amazed—and encouraged.  So don't miss The Land and the Book.