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Tammy Faye Bakker: An Old Fashioned Shaming
Tammy Faye Bakker was an evangelical Christian preacher and teacher who co-hosted television programs with her husband Jim on their PTL network from 1974 to 1987. Her ...
David Chase: You may not go on, but the universe goes on and on...
“Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos” is a new HBO documentary. In it, show creator David Chase and his creative team reflect on “The Sopranos” and how they came up...
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.
There is No "Is"
Is Jesus shepherd or sheep?
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...