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What happens when we add context from literature, history, art, and architecture to our study of the Bible? It can actually illuminate tricky ideas and confusing cultural backdrops. Dr. Sandra Glahn joins me today to discuss why bringing these different sources together is important, how it affected her interpretation of 1 Timothy and provisions against women, and how Paul may have been nicer than misogynists want us to think.
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Dr. Sandra Glahn is a seminary professor, the author of more than 20 books--the latest being NOBODY'S MOTHER: ARTEMIS OF THE EPHESIANS IN ANTIQUITY AND THE NEW TESTAMENT--and the co-founder of the Visual Museum of Women in Christianity (www.visualmuseum.gallery).
You can find her online at:Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter
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David continues his consolidation of power, and we talk about the ways that affects who he is becoming as a king and a family man. Join us on our walk through 2 Samuel 6 as we discuss ...
What happens when you bring religion and politics togetherWhy it matters what metrics do you use for God's pleasure in your deedsThe actual way that David is undignified (and it's not the way he thinks)And who we are "ride or die" for in the story (spoiler alert: it's not David)Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter
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When the church hurts you, where do you go to find healing? How do you recover when the tools you would've once turned to remind you of the trauma?
Dieula Previlon joins me to talk about the deep pain of spiritual abuse and church trauma and how we can find a way forward with God even if it means stepping out of the box of the expected.
Dieula Previlon is the founder and executive director of ElevateHer International Ministries with a vision to empower women to heal from trauma. She is a Counselor/Life Coach in private practice and an ordained minister in the ECC. Her professional career in counseling, pastoring and international ministry spans over 20 years.She is currently a counselor and life coach in private practice and the executive director of ElevateHer International. She lives in Berlin, NJ with her husband of 25 years while her three young adult sons are discerning God’s call on their lives. She is excited about her upcoming book project on God’s posture towards the traumatized in: “Does God see Me?”
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Find Dieula online at:Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter
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When it comes to leadership in churches, we've seen what happens when the balance between altruism and ambition tips in the wrong direction. Turns out we may have some of evangelicalism's favorite Bible characters to blame for that.
In 2 Samuel 5, we see another "success" of David, and yet we wonder, is he really the model we should look to?
And what happens in the real world when we read the Bible without deep consideration of how our interpretation affects real people?Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter
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With election season upon us, how do we create our own faithful political theology when we've been shaped by political idolatry? How do we navigate the tense conversations we will likely be having in an election year? How do we use the Bible well to shape our theology and practice when it comes to loving our neighbors?
Kaitlyn Schiess joins me to talk about this and more.Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter
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Betrayal is around every corner as we follow David into the next era in his life.
In this episode, we discuss ...
- the use of women as political pawns
- how David is building his army in the bedroom
- the limits of "technically" keeping your hands clean when something goes wrong
- dealing with ableism in the biblical textKate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter
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Trey Ferguson is a Miami-Dade County based minister, writer, and podcaster whose passions include jokes, justice, and Jesus. He’s the creator of New Living Treyslation–a podcast that retells and relates scripture in a modern vernacular–and a co-host of Three Black Men, a podcast where he muses on theology and culture with Sam Gay, Robert Monson, and a wide array of riveting guests. The author of Theologizin’ Bigger, Trey also writes and publishes regularly in his newsletter: The Son Do Move. When he’s not creating content, he can be found annoying his wife Jessica and their three children with his childlike sense of humor.
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https://www.lakedrivebooks.com/books/theologizin-bigger/Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter
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Recapping our feelings about Scripture and 1 Samuel after a year-long journey through this book. It includes big feelings, silly stories, and lots of thanks to you for journeying with us. Take a listen!
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What does it look like to build a faith that's strong enough but flexible enough to grow with you? Let's explore some foundational practices or mindsets to build in that will help you for the long haul.
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Content Warning: Suicide, Israel-Palestine War, and Heavy Content
As we reach the end of the book of 1 Samuel, we grapple with the victory of David and the tragic end for Saul and the connection to the international conflict we are witnessing today.Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter
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Just in time for Spooky Season, we come to a ghost story right here in 1 Samuel. Join us to see how David manages to escape his deception being discovered, Saul's desperate (and spooky) measures to stay on top, and the set up for our final battle in 1 Samuel.
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A change in your faith doesn't just affect how you believe, it also affects how you feel about yourself -- especially if your paradigms are upended.
If this has happened to you, and you've felt lost or unsure in or after deconstructing, you're not alone, and you're doing just fine.
In this episode, we discuss how to work through this tough time and find confidence in your faith again (even if you're less certain than you've ever been).Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter
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The one in which we spot a potential pattern of behavior and wonder if David is actually a likeable.
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Today, we're going to talk about some of those outdated beliefs or even just wrong beliefs about the Bible that may still be in our mindset that have kept us from engaging scripture fully again.
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In 1 Samuel 24-25, we encounter Saul in a compromising position that almost costs him everything, and a wise woman who helps David keep his cool.
Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter
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In these two chapters, we see Saul and David in the game of cat and mouse, putting them in stark contrast through their behavior. What do we learn from two men on the run -- one pursued and one in pursuit?
Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter
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David makes some risky moves, supported by Jonathan, as he flees Saul.
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What if your family likes someone else more than you ... especially if you're the king? Story of Saul's life, unfortunately. See how he handles David's favor with his children (spoiler alert: not well).
Also, we apologize in advance for the wide array of references to foreskins. #sorrynotsorryKate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter
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A shepherd, a musician, and a warrior -- David takes on a whole lot of roles in his relationship to Saul and the kingdom of Israel.
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Saul struggles to make the right decisions, and somehow even in victory, he comes out on the losing end where Samuel and the LORD are concerned.
Tune in to hear our takeaways from 1 Samuel 15.Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter
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