What’s YOUR unique purpose? You weren’t born with an instruction tag. But if you’re a Christian, the Bible offers an entire BOOK of instructions. And there’s no better place to understand your calling than by studying the life of Esther—who lived out her purpose very well. Special guest Dannah Gresh has an encouraging word for you when you join us this week for The Land and the Book. Plus…all the news you need to know from the Middle East…on The Land and the Book. See omnystudio.com/listener...

We say I do…and live happily ever after, right? Isn’t that how marriage works? Actually, best-selling author Jerry Jenkins says we need to build hedges around our marriages. We’ll see examples in Bible times—and our times—this week on The Land and the Book. Plus, Charlie Dyer’s devotional takes us to a palm tree in the wilderness—with a message for you and me. That’s all this week on The Land and the Book! Join us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be honest! Have you ever skipped over or given up on a book of the Bible like Numbers of Leviticus? These laws, rules, and rituals can be confusing and even daunting. Why did God include all these in the Bible? What does He want us to learn from them today? You'll be surprised at what you discover when you join us this week for The Land and the Book. We'll begin the adventure of "Delighting in God's Law" on The Land and the Book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As believers, we were horrified when Hamas attacked Israel last October. But the events that followed also had an enormous impact on Palestinian believers in the Gaza Strip. Tom Doyle has been there many times. This week on The Land and the Book, he brings us the stories of brothers and sisters who are dealing with the fallout. These are stories we need to hear, so don't miss this week's edition of The Land and the Book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Land and the Book, you’ll meet the Characters of Creation: Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel…the serpent…and more. We’ll ask questions like—why didn’t God keep the serpent out of the Garden? Were Adam and Eve to blame for Cain’s failure? Plus, Charlie Dyer’s devotional will help you understand the Jewish festival known as Sukkot (Sue-COAT). It’s a lively conversation—this week on The Land and the Book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you're several thousand feet up in the air, you get a perspective on the lay of the land you just don't see when you're on the ground. But what if I told you the same thing is true of how we look at Scripture? This week on The Land and the Book, special guest—Colin Smith—shows us how and why the view from above is majestic. Plus, we'll look at your latest Bible questions and bring you the top stories from the Middle East. Enjoy an unusual flight when you join us for The Land and the...

Who owns the Land—where Israel is today? It’s being debated in homes and hearts all over the world. Are the Israelis occupiers and oppressors? Or does the media have it wrong? We’ll dig into this hop topic on the next edition of The Land and the Book. Plus, Charlie Dyer’s devotional reminds us that the October 7 attack on Israel has an eerie parallel in ancient Scripture. Don’t miss The Land and the Book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Israel/Palestine conflict. It’s not just a geographical battle over competing land claims. It’s a furious fight between worldviews involving issues of history, justice, oppression—and the nature of truth itself.  Essentially, the question is “Whose God IS God?” This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll pursue a biblical worldview. Why Christians should support Israel—this week on The Land and the Book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s an end coming, you know! Our spinning globe has an end date—as certain as the expiration date on a milk carton. Should that sour our stomachs—or bring us comfort? Just how should we respond? These are the questions we’ll dig into this week on The Land and the Book, as we talk with special guest Max Lucado. As always, we’ll bring you an update on current events from the Middle East and more. All…on The Land and the Book. From Moody Radio.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Lot’s wife made a choice that ended in tragedy. But her legacy is a warning about the desire to live in the past instead of moving forward in faith. No matter how good or bad our past is, we serve a good God who tells us to forget the former things and get ready for the new things. This week on The Land and the Book, Tammy Whitehurst brings us face-to-face with Lot's wife--who still speaks to us. Don't miss The Land and the Book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can read about history… You can lecture about history… But what if you could DRIVE through history? Go to the actual places where all the cool stuff took place. Well, fasten your seat belt! This week on The Land and the Book, we’re heading for “Drive Through History Adventures.” Along the way, we’ll make a quick stop for a look at current events from the Middle East—plus answer your Bible questions. So strap yourself in for The Land and the Book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

99% of people who experience the Holy Land in person say it has profoundly affected their faith. But not everyone can go to Israel. If you lack the time, money, and energy to travel, you can still enjoy an immersive and educational tour of the Bible lands. Are you intrigued? Join us this week for The Land and the Book—from Moody Radio.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many excavations over so many years in the Holy Land, you'd think most--or all--of the significant discoveries have been uncovered. Not so! In fact—to mix metaphors—some would say all the digging up until now is just the tip of the iceberg. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll talk with a biblical archaeologist. What’s it really like to dig in ancient lands? Find out this week on The Land and the Book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody has a story. Something to teach us about life. So, from A to Z, get ready to meet some of the Bible's heroes, villains, and "ordinary" people. And as you get to know the God these people encountered, your own story will be better, too! This week, it's a conversation with Woodrow Kroll on The Land and the Book. And because everybody has questions about the Bible, we’ll devote an entire segment to your questions…on The Land and the Book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Max Lucado is one of America's most-read Christian authors. You know him for his devotionals. But in his latest release, he's focusing on future events, world prophecy, and answering the question "What Happen Next." This week on The Land and the Book, join special guest Max Lucado for a conversation about what’s ahead. Our discussion is sobering, challenging, and encouraging! So, don’t miss Max Lucado on The Land and the Book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Land and the Book: The End of the World—according to Jesus of Nazareth. What did Christ really say about the very end? How would He have us prepare now? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll talk with prophecy expert Jeff Kinley. Plus, we’ll have all the headlines from the Middle East. And Charlie Dyer’s devotional takes us to some real “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” So, join us for The Land and the Book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruth, Rachel, and Mary. These are Bible characters we know. But what about other lesser-known names? Characters like Hulda, Jael, and Damaris? Why have we missed them? What were their challenges? And what can we learn from their lives and legacies? We’re about to encounter “50 God-Empowered Women of the Bible.” Don’t miss this week’s edition of The Land and the Book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She grew up in the suburbs of Chicago but then moved to southern Israel. Deborah’s firsthand account of life on the Gaza border—and the October 7 attack—is chilling. But this week on The Land and the Book, she also shares disturbing evidence of how hatred for Jews is instilled in the youngest of Palestinian children. This is an eye-opening conversation you’ll be sharing over dinner. So don’t miss this week’s edition of The Land and the Book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Ruth’s husband died, she was tempted to feel alone. When she moved to another country, she was tempted to feel alone. But the biblical story of Ruth is a striking reminder that with God, we are never alone. This week on The Land and the Book, we'll learn what made Ruth tick. Charlie Dyer also gives us some advice in his devotional, "Avoid the Lazy Days of Summer."  I hope you'll join us for The Land and the Book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's just back from a trip to Israel. But he wasn't touring. He was LEARNING. How profound is the impact of the Hamas war on Israel? What's next for the nation that Hamas—and others—want to destroy completely? This week on The Land and the Book, it’s an update…from Israel. Plus, Charlie Dyer’s devotional reminds us of what IS…versus what SHOULD be. All on The Land and the Book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a ten-year-old girl, Liane Guddat watched Hitler's motorcade pass by their home in East Prussia. Within a few short months, her hometown was smoldering in ruins. But that was just the beginning of her troubles. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll talk with someone whose faith in Christ helped her survive the horror of Russian invasion and occupation. That’s this week on The Land and the Book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ostracized. Alone. Disoriented. If you’ve left Islam to follow Jesus, that’s often how you feel. You’ve left your family, community, and everything you’ve known behind. You may have found a loving church community, but no one really understands what it’s been like. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll look at the Ex-Muslim’s Guide to Christianity. Help for former Muslims who now follow Christ.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​Did you know the Apostle Paul was a father? The Scriptures tell us that. No, The apostle Paul may have never married—and he certainly did not have a child out of wedlock. But the Scriptures tell us that Paul was a father, spiritually. Exactly what were the attributes Paul tried to exhibit as he ministered? What can we learn from him about fatherhood? Don’t miss The Land and the Book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Old Testament contains more than 20 different Hebrew names for God. Why so many? What’s the difference between them? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll look at seven Hebrew names for God. We promise you’ll read your Bible differently afterward! Plus, you’ll enjoy hearing questions from other listeners about puzzling passages in Scripture. That’s all this week on The Land and the Book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No place in the world embodies both historical and prophetic significance as the Land of Israel. As the land of the Bible, no place is more significant to Jews and Christians. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll talk about a unique book with contributions from many believers—all pointing to Israel, the Miracle. And Charlie Dyer takes us to Psalm 122 for a devotional you’ll love.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.