The Land and the Book helps listeners understand a biblical perspective on the Middle East’s complex tapestry of people and events. Join Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger as they explore biblical, archaeological and prophetic events.
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A Hunger for Prophecy
When believers truly believe Christ could return at any moment, everything changes. Priorities shift. Sin loses its grip. Eternity becomes real. But increasingly, youth group leade…
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The Battle for Heaven and Earth
He was the most beautiful of all the angels and the most exalted beneath God. Yet at some point, he determined to be exalted ABOVE God. That’s when the battle began. What was it li…
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What we didn’t learn from October 7
It’s been three years since the Hamas massacre in Israel. But the global spike in antisemitism is more than disheartening—it’s sickening! Bottom line: the world has simply not lear…
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A Life Disrupted by Terror
She and her family have seen four different wars against Israel. Most recently, she survived a bombing from Iran. This week on The Land and the Book, you’ll see what war is really…
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Shadows of October
October 7, 2023. Some 3000 Hamas-led terrorists rammed through Israel’s southern border. They fired more than 3,000 rockets, killed 1200 Israelis, and took 250 hostages back to Gaz…
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Idiotic Things People Did in the Bible
This week on The Land and the Book--it’s an unusual conversation with an unforgettable guest. Together, we’ll explore “Idiotic Things People Did in the Bible”. We’ll be joined by s…
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Connecting Israel of the Bible with the Israel of Today
The biblical city of Shiloh. Could you find it on a map? And—why should you even care? For that matter, how does the Israel of the Bible connect to the Israel of today? We’ll talk…
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Fighting Terrorism with the Law
It’s happening in every corner of the globe. Online…on television…on the internet: Israel's enemies seek to delegitimize, boycott, and wage "lawfare" against the Jewish State. But…
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Holocaust Survivor
It was 1939, and Hitler was on the move. Because Ida's family was Jewish, they were soon placed into a ghetto. THAT'S when the nightmare began. Her father was gone. Her mother was…
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I’ll Be Your Server
Service and servanthood. They're at the heart of what it means to follow Christ. But if you've tried it, you know how tough it is. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll look at…
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Connecting Deeper with the Holy Land
Imagine leading a tour group to the Holy Land right now—with the Iran conflict still underway. What would it be like to travel throughout Israel? Find out, as you join us this week…
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Climbing for Christ
"Stefano" has traveled the world with a passion to demonstrate the love of Christ. His special calling is to love Jewish people and point them to their Messiah. This week on The La…
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Reaching Farsi Speakers
It's a language that's at least 2500 years old: Farsi. It's the language of Iran. And it's also spoken in Afghanistan, throughout the Middle East and Central Asia—and increasingly…
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A Century of Jewish Ministry
When the Bible tells us “God so loved the world,” that includes, Muslims, Jews, Arabs—and all of us. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll explore a ministry to Jewish people t…
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Faith Affirming Findings
If the Bible is inspired and inerrant, then the archaeological record ought to affirm it. Good news—it does. We’ve got the proof! This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll take an…
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The Spiritual War Against Israel
People have hated the nation of Israel since Bible times. But much of the opposition has nothing to do with politics or policies. The dark truth is, unseen spiritual forces are at…
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Understanding Judaism
The earliest Christians were Jews who had come to believe that Jesus was Israel's promised Messiah. They read the Torah, celebrated the Jewish feasts, worshiped in the temple, and…
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The New Testament Handbook
If we really wanted to understand the New Testament, we’d go back in time. Sadly, we can’t do that. However, there’s a tool you can use to get you most of the way. We’ll talk about…
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The Old Testament Handbook
Let’s face it, trying to wrap your mind around the Old Testament can be tough. We’re challenged by things like dietary laws…strange names…cultural gaps, and language differences. T…
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Five Surprising Hebrew Words
You’ve probably tried to speak to someone who speaks a different language. With hand gestures and a little patience, you can usually get the basics. But trying to understand the EX…