What if being human isn’t the problem, but the point?

Wes and co-host Marcus Stenson sit down with Marty Solomon, host of the BEMA Discipleship Podcast, campus minister, and author, to explore his newly released book, The Gospel of Being Human (co-authored with Reed Dent). The conversation digs into one of the most transformative questions in theology: What if the gospel story actually begins in Genesis 1 (with humanity’s creation), not Genesis 3 (with our fall)? Marty challenges the assumption that being human is fundamentally bad news. When we recapture the biblical vision of humanity as image-bearers, it changes how we see ourselves, treat our enemies, and participate in God’s redemptive work in the world. If you’ve ever felt like Christianity teaches you to hate yourself before you can be saved, this conversation will be a breath of fresh air.

Links and Resources

Books:

* The Gospel of Being Human by Marty Solomon & Reed Dent (NavPress, 2026)

* Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon (NavPress, 2023)

Podcast:

* The BEMA Discipleship Podcast

Marty Solomon:

* MartySolomon.com

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