​Do you ever wonder about the logistics of the first Christmas story? How did Mary and Joseph find food traveling from Nazareth to Bethlehem? How did they know where to find water? Where did they along the way? This week on The Land and the Book…the Logistics of Christmas. A pragmatic look at the story of stories. Join Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger for this unusual conversation on The Land and the Book.

​5.7 million. That’s how many people have fled Syria since the civil war began. The U.N. reports that more than 6.1 million people are displaced internally.  How should Christians respond?  This week on The Land and the Book, David Curry of Open Doors brings us an update on Syria.  We’ll go behind the numbers to find stories of the gospel in action.  So join us for The Land and the Book.

​You can talk about the Middle East.  You can read about the Middle East.  But until you GO there yourself, you just can’t quite connect.  That’s why the organization known as “Passages,” is so committed to bringing college kids to Israel.  We’ll get to know them better on this week’s edition of The Land and the Book.  Plus, Charlie Dyer’s devotional brings unforgettable insights from the Church at Laodicea. The Land and the Book—join us.

​Honor and shame.  They’re at the very heart of Islam itself.  Miss them—and you can’t really understand Islam.  This week on The Land and the Book, Audrey Frank shines a spotlight on honor and shame—and how Christians can use them as a platform for pointing to Christ.  If you’ve ever asked, “Why?”—regarding this or that facet of Islam—you must join us for The Land and the Book.

Everybody loves a behind-the-scenes tour.  And that’s what you’ll encounter on this week’s edition of The Land and the Book.  It’s a tour of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount.  You’ll go inside the Dome of the Rock. Drone footage.  Bullet holes—and the story that goes with them.  PLUS...a video link so you really CAN see it for yourself.  Don’t miss our Temple Mount Tour on this week’s edition of The Land and the Book.

​Do you know what the Five Pillars of Islam are? And did you know there are at least eight types of Jihad being waged? What exactly is a “caliphate”—and why should you care? This week on The Land and the Book, it’s “Islam in a Nutshell.”  We’ll continue our conversation about everything you need to know about Islam. Our guest is a former Muslim who now follows Christ. Don’t miss The Land and the Book.

It’s the world’s second largest religion—with 1.8 billion followers. We’re talking about Islam. But how well do you understand the basics of what Islam teaches? This week on The Land and the Book, it’s “Islam in a Nutshell.” Our guest is a former Muslim, who helps us understand the teachings of Islam. Does the Quran really command Muslims to kill? Join us for a spirited conversation this week on The Land and the Book.

​Imagine yourself sailing on the Aegean Sea. Greece and Turkey are both in range…as are most of the stories of the book of Acts. This week on The Land and the Book, it’s a conversation we’re calling, “Acts comes Alive.” We promise you’ll come away with new insights on familiar Bible stories. Plus, we’ll open up another “Postcard from Turkey” in Charlie Dyer’s devotional. That’s The Land and the Book.

Jim Coakley is a favorite teacher at Moody Bible Institute. He also travelsto Israel regularly. So…how does traveling to Israel impact how he teaches the Bible in the classroom? He’ll share some great illustrations this week on The Land and the Book. Stories that will open up biblical windows for you in your own understanding of Scripture. Hope you’ll connect with us this week on…The Land and the Book.

Whatever happens in the tiny nation of Israel usually impacts the rest of the world. Have you noticed? But why is that? And what can we expect next in the Middle East? This week on The Land and the Book, Middle East expert Ron Rhodes join us for a look at “Israel on High Alert.” You’ll understand why what’s happening right now is setting the stage for prophecy to come! All head on The Land and the Book.