About this episode
Wes and Marcus discuss the transformative perspective of humanity in the gospel with Marty Solomon.
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 Affiliate Link Disclaimer If you click on a product link and make a purchase, Radically…
People in this episode
Host: Marcus Stenson
Guest: Marty Solomon
Topics covered
- theology
- humanity
- gospel
- self-perception
- redemption
Keywords
- Genesis
- image-bearers
- Christianity
- self-hatred
- redemptive work
Mentioned in this episode
Products: The Gospel of Being Human, Asking Better Questions of the Bible
Books & works: The Gospel of Being Human, Genesis, Asking Better Questions of the Bible
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