The Land and the Book

"O Little Town of Bethlehem." It's one of our favorite Christmas carols. But how do Christians celebrate Christ's birth in the town that still has no room for Him? You'll get an insider's perspective this week on The Land and the Book. Then, we'll head to Luke 2 in a devotional that will make you feel like you're hearing the Christmas story for the very first time. That's this week on The Land and the Book.

This week on The Land and the Book...Holy land stories and holiday greetings. The Land and the Book team gets together to swap stories about their latest trip to Israel. Some of them are funny-others touching. Then, Dr. Charlie Dyer's devotional takes us to Luke 2: "Shepherds and the Sign." So join Charlie Dyer, Jim Coakley, Dan Anderson and Jon Gauger-for The Land and the Book.

He's been shot at four times. His Bethlehem church has been burned. But still he persists. Who is this courageous Christian? Pastor Naim Khoury (N'IME KOO-ree), our guest this week on The Land and the Book. You'll hear stories that will raise the hair on the back of your neck....and stories that will tug at your heart. That's this week on The Land and the Book.

How much do you know about Hanukkah? We'll do some time traveling back to the origins of Hanukkah, this week on The Land and the Book. Michael Wechsler gives us the who, what, were, when, why and how. Then, Charlie Dyer's devotional offers some fascinating snapshots of Jesus celebrating Hanukkah. Join us for The Land and the Book.

If you listen to The Land and the Book with any regularity, you hear us invite people to call 888-NEED-HIM. Listeners can talk to a volunteer about what it means to know Christ as Savior. But what actually happens when someone calls? This week on The Land and the Book it's a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at NEED-HIM with Pete Miller. Stories that will bring a tear to your eye. Join us for The Land and the Book.

Construction has come a long away. First there was the stone ax...then we discovered iron. Saw blades were later developed. Today we use lasers and lithium powered tools. But Bible study has also evolved. This week on The Land and the Book, you'll encounter some amazing new tech tools for Bible exploration-plus a powerful study tool you can download for free! Make it a point to join us for The Land and the Book.

This week on The Land and the Book -"Evidence for the Rapture." What exactly DOES the Bible say on this subject? How does the Rapture relate to the nation of Israel? What do Christians really need to know? It's a conversation we'll have this week with John Hart on The Land and the Book. Plus…your questions, Jim Coakley's answers, and Charlie Dyer's devotional-- The Land and the Book.

It's a story we first read about in a National Geographic article. Two thousand year old seeds are discovered at Herod the Great's desert fortress, Masada. The seeds are planted...and a date palm actually grows. They call the tree, Methuselah...and you'll hear all about it on The Land and the Book as we place a call to Israel for all the details. The Land and the Book...with Charlie Dyer, Jim Coakley and Jon Gauger.

On this week's edition of The Land and the Book, we'll fly-over the entire Middle East region for an update on what's happening with the persecuted church. Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs joins us in the studio. But rather than be depressed, you'll actually come away encouraged with all God is doing! You must not miss this week's episode of The Land and the Book.

If you've been to the Holy Land, you've seen all the major sites: Bethlehem, the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, and the Sea of Galilee. But this week on The Land and the Book, Omer Eshel invites you to join him for a rare look at "The Hidden Gems of Israel." You'll travel to places some folks have never even heard of! How cool is that?! Join Jon Gauger and Omer Eshel this week on The Land and the Book.

This week on The Land and the Book, we're headed out of this world. We'll talk with Dr. David Wolf, a Jewish astronaut who's been to space four times. On board the Shuttle, he brought with him a number of objects to worship God. Join us for spectacular snapshots of space...and the God who created it. Chris Carron, the curator of a great new exhibit at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis will also be along to highlight religious artifacts of interest to Christians. That's this week on The Land and the Book.

How effective are you at loving other people groups living in America? This week on The Land and the Book, it's "How to Love an Arab in America." Chances are you have an Arab neighbor or co-worker. But are you reaching out to them on behalf of Christ? We'll ask some tough questions-and discover some great answers-as we sit down with Dr. Lina Abujamrah (AH-boo-J'AHm-ruh). All ahead this week on The Land and the Book.

It is the most disputed piece of real estate on planet earth. Do you know where it is located? The answer is-the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem. This week on The Land and the Book, Jon Gauger sits down with Charlie Dyer for a conversation we're calling, "Everything You Always Wanted to Know about the Temple Mount." Trust me-you don't want to miss this! The Land and the Book.

Are you an outdoor person? Do you like camping? If so, you'll especially connect with this week's edition of The Land and the Book. The ever-popular Sam Nadler keeps the conversation fresh and fast-paced as we look at the Jewish Festival of Sukkot. Also in the line-up…your questions and Jim Coakley's answers…Charlie Dyer's devotional….and current events in the Middle East. Join us for The Land and the Book.

It’s called Yom Kippur—the second of three major Jewish holidays that are upon us. How followers of Christ can use Yom Kippur as a window into understanding our Jewish friends is our focus this week on The Land and the Book. Our guest, Sam Nadler, is downright entertaining as he helps us connect better with our Jewish friends. So make plans to listen to The Land and the Book.