Persecution in the Middle East. The trends are disturbing. And few people have a better grip on what’s happening there than Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs. This week on The Land and the Book, he shares firsthand accounts from his recent trips to the Middle East. Some of these stories offer amazing hope. And you’ll be sharing them over the dinner table, we promise. So don’t miss The Land and the Book, from Moody Radio.

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Jesus was born to a simple peasant woman and her carpenter husband. The first people who took the time to find Him were not kings or queens or celebrities. They were working-class shepherds who were on the night shift. This week on The Land and the Book, we’re “Looking for Christmas.” We promise you’ll come away with a peace not just for the holidays—but for the entire new year. So, make it a point to join us for The Land and the Book.

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The angels announced to the shepherds, “peace and goodwill toward men.” What did they actually mean? Where is this peace? How should the Bible frame our understanding of true peace—especially at Christmas, when there’s so little of it? That’s our focus this week on The Land and the Book. Plus, we’ll explore the latest headlines from the Middle through a biblical lens. That’s all ahead on The Land and the Book.

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Despite Israel’s historic close ties with America, understanding U.S.-Israel relations can be tricky. So, what are the biggest influences—the loudest voices shaping this dialogue? What can American believers do to help the relationship? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll bring clarity to that conversation—one you’ll find intriguing. So be sure to join us for The Land and the Book.

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When life’s troubles and tragedies overwhelm us, it’s easy to become fearful, despondent, and paralyzed by anxiety. We can even start questioning whether God cares about us. But what if we could draw insights for OUR fears…looking at the story of the Exodus? We can! This week on The Land and the Book, you’ll encounter the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who is still there to meet you in your fearful times. You’ll love the encouragement you hear on The Land and the Book.

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What do we know about the wives of the twelve disciples? What does Scripture say? And what does it NOT say? Coming up this week on The Land and the Book, it's an intriguing conversation with Dr. Bob Moeller: Wives of the Disciples. And because there's never a shortage of news from the Middle East, we'll bring you all the stories you need to know. Bible questions? We'll address many of those. And we'll wrap it all up with an unforgettable devotional on The Land and the Book.

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Should Christians support the modern state of Israel? How should we view Israel, the Jewish people, and the church? What makes Israel so special? We’re hearing a lot of questions like these in our day. So—how SHOULD Christians think about Israel? Does the Bible really offer a clear road map on any of this? Short answer: yes! And we invite you to an energizing conversation this week on The Land and the Book.

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The ache of a painful past...the search for an ancient artifact…the hiss of an impending threat… This is the backdrop for a work of biblical fiction based on the life of Esther. This week on The Land and the Book, award-winning author Tessa Afshar joins us. Having been raised in what is now known as ancient Persia—where Esther's story took place—she shares perspectives on Esther that we might have overlooked. Don't miss The Land and the Book.

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