The Walking Closer Podcast

Episode 93 "Challenging Perspectives" Part 3

This episode touches on reading some of the biblical text through the lens of the "honor shame" culture. 

Episode 92 "Challenging Perspectives" Part 2

If we are going to better understand the biblical text we first need to acknowledge the challenges we face when it comes to reading and understanding the biblical narrative. 
 
Resources:
http://faculty.gordon.edu/hu/bi/ted_hildebrandt/New_Testament_Greek/Text/Metzger-TranslationProblems03-BS.pdf#:~:text=Problems%20involved%20in%20translating%20the%20Scriptures%20are%20many.,punctuation%20of%20the%20Hebrew%20and%20the%20Greek%20texts.
 
Further reading on the cultural and social context of the Bible. Non affiliated links.
"Cultural Tools for Interpreting the Good News" John J. Pilch
"Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes" E. Randolph Richards & Brandon J. O'Brien
"Honor, Patronage, Kindship, & Purity" David A deSilva
"The Social Sciences and New Testament Interpretation" Richard Rohrbaugh 
"Modeling Early Christianity" Philip F. Esler
"The New Testament World" Bruce J. Malina
 

Episode 91 "Challenging Perspectives" Part 1

Much of Christian talk is shrouded in highly charged religious phrases which prop up certain theories that most people are unaware of or would struggle to articulate practically. How do we make sense of it all? This is the first of a series of episodes that seeks to challenge our perspectives when it comes to what we believe and why in hopes of better understanding the information we actually have.

Episode 90 "Can I Get A Little Self Help?"

Episode Resources:
 
Wood, D. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2010; vol 99: pp 174-190.
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-big-questions/201108/we-see-in-others-what-we-fear-in-ourselves
 
https://thehabitstacker.com/learning-to-love-yourself-here-are-10-things-you-can-do/

Episode 89 "Why?"

It's much easier to adapt when you keep the focus on the "purpose" behind why you do what you do. What keeps us from adapting is when we get stuck on the "how" we do something. This can be clearly seen right now as Churches make decisions during this pandemic.

Episode 88 "Lead The Way"

Christians have a tendency to claim lots of things, but the old cliche rings true "actions speak louder than words." 

Episode 87 "You Don't Have To"

Episode 86 "The Solution"

We may not want to hear it. We may not like it. We may disagree, but here is the solution to working through all the tension.

Episode 85 "Be the Bridge"

If you want to understand some of the anger people are feeling right now, just stop and listen with the intention of gaining a new perspective. Even if you still end up disagreeing, seeing things from other people's perspective helps us to walk closer.
Resources
https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/books/592177/be-the-bridge-by-latasha-morrison/
https://bethebridge.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BetheBridge/
 
 

Episode 84 "Now What?" Part 2

In Part 2 we talk about what we think might change as our communities begin to move forward through this pandemic. We also talk about what we hope will result from this time.

Episode 83 "Now What?" Part 1

Things are changing as our communities prepare to reopen. In this episode, we discuss some things we have learned about ourselves as we transition to whats next. 

Episode 82 "Where Are You Now?" Part 2

Episode 81 "Where Are You Now?" Part 1

Crises can change us for better or worse. In this conversation with Mindi, I express some of my concerns and hopes for people's faith.

Episode 80 "What Might NOT Have Been"

It's easy to focus on all the things we are missing out on since everything is shut down. Mindi joins me once again to talk about some of the good things that might NOT have happened if we weren't playing it safe at home. 

Episode 79 "Into the Unknown"

Mindi Comeaux joins me once more to share with you our social distancing experiences. Come along with us into the unknown.