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Again? Breaking Bad Rewatch #3

Breaking Bad, the TV series which aired from 2008 to 2013, is a work of creative genius; a tapestry of interweaving characters and storylines. It is modern storytellin...

Who Do You Think You Are?

We are obsessed with Jesus. He is our hero, our superstar – our divine ideal. We try to follow his example; to imitate him. We not only want to be like him, we want to...

Bible Studies Don't Work

If you’re a church-going Christian, you’ve probably attended a Bible study. Bible studies, the way they are conducted today, don’t work.We’re comfortable with the comm...

Lost in Translation - part 4: Errors -- Imposing on the Text

In today’s episode, the last in this 4-part series on translations of the Bible, Andrea gives specific examples of translation errors.

The Nativity Scene: Our Christmas Image

The nativity scene is perhaps the best known visual depiction of the birth of Jesus. It is the emblem of the Christmas season. But it is not in the seeing of this scen...

Lost in Translation - part 3: Two More Reasons Why Translators Make Errors

In today’s episode, Andrea continues her discussion of the challenges involved in translating the Bible.

Happy Thanksgiving

In celebration of Thanksgiving, Andrea reads entries from "Of Plymouth Plantation," the diary of its 2nd governor, William Bradford.

Lost in Translation - part 2: Two Reasons Why Translators Make Errors

In today’s episode, Andrea addresses the challenges involved in translating the Bible.

Lost in Translation - part 1: What's the Problem?

Today’s episode is the first of a four-episode series on the matter of translations of the Bible.

Preview Reel: What's Ahead in 2022

In today's episode, Andrea highlights the episode content that she is working on for 2022.

Francesco di Giorgio Martini: Rome in Ruins

The nativity scene is perhaps the best known visual depiction of the birth of Jesus. It is the emblem of the Christmas season. But it is not in the seeing of this scen...

What's in a Title?

In traditional religious practice, the person who leads the community is addressed by a title. Why?

It Matters Not, He Is Your King

When we are in church, we hear selections from the Bible read to us. In today’s episode, Andrea explains the purpose of these readings.

Of Plymouth Plantation: Biblical Imprinting

In celebration of Thanksgiving, Andrea tells the story of the perilous beginnings of Plymouth Plantation from the diary of its 2nd governor William Bradford.

OCABS 2021 Symposium - "the 10 Points" revised w/transcript

Today's episode is a rebroadcast of episode 3, “the 10 Points” prepared for the 2021 OCABS Symposium.

"How Do I Read the Bible?" --part 2--

In today’s episode, Andrea addresses the question: "How do I read the Bible?" In this part two of a two-episode discussion, Andrea offers a list of suggestions for how...

"How Do I Read the Bible?" --part 1--

In today’s episode, Andrea addresses the question: "How do I read the Bible?" In this part one of a two-episode discussion, Andrea offers a list of suggestions for how...

Bethany Saros on her book, "A Light in the Darkness: Bible Study for Children and Teens"

Andrea interviews Bethany Saros about her new book, “A Light in the Darkness: Bible Study for Children and Teens.”

L'Chaim: To Life

In today's episode, Andrea argues that the Hebrew toast "L'Chaim" is sourced from the Bible. It is a short but powerful expression of Biblical wisdom.

1Corinthians 11:20-26: the Lord's Table

In today’s episode, Andrea reads and discusses Paul's first letter to the Corinthians chapter 11, verses 20-26.

Senior vs. Junior

Andrea explains that in Bible, there is a difference between the senior and the junior.

Codex Sinaiticus

In today's episode, Andrea tells the story of the discovery of the Codex Sinaiticus & highlights features of the manuscript.

History of the Scroll

In today’s episode, Andrea reviews the history of the ancient scroll - its origins & evolution - culminating in the ancestor of our book: the codex.

Form & function: The Biblical Scroll

In today’s episode, Andrea discusses the earliest form of the Bible: the scroll.

Eisegesis vs. Exegesis

In today’s episode, Andrea explains the distinction between eisegesis and exegesis.

10 points: What do we mean by "the Bible as Literature?"

On the Ephesus School Network, when we use the term "the Bible as Literature”, what do we mean? In episode 3, Andrea explores this question. Follow along as she presen...

SJ Chrysostom's Paschal Homily: A reading & discussion

Who is St. John Chrysostom? In episode 2, Andrea speaks about St. John Chrysostom & his Paschal homily. She explains what he is trying to say in the homily & how we ar...

Welcome to Vexed

In the inaugural episode of Vexed, Andrea explains the meaning of the program's title.

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