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  • [Faith] Episode 45: Valarie Kaur - Wisdom & Love in the Sikh Tradition

    [Faith] Episode 45: Valarie Kaur - Wisdom & Love in the Sikh Tradition
    2024/09/16
    In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with Valarie Kaur, a renowned Sikh activist, lawyer, and author, about the Sikh tradition and her philosophy of Revolutionary Love. Together they explore the history of Sikhism and its roots in love, oneness, and social justice, as well as the importance of music, poetry, and storytelling in awakening wisdom and fostering connection with others. Show Notes → ********** Join Valarie on the Revolutionary Love tour in your city by going to https://revolutionarylove.org/tour/ Get Valarie’s new book Sage Warrior now: https://valariekaur.com/books/sage-warrior/ ********** This episode is sponsored by Beam. If you want to try Beam’s Greens, get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to shopbeam.com/normal and use code NORMAL at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • [Bible] Episode 281: Madhavi Nevader - Biblical Models of Political Power

    [Bible] Episode 281: Madhavi Nevader - Biblical Models of Political Power
    2024/09/09
    In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Aaron Higashi talk to Madhavi Nevader about the rise and fall of monarchy in ancient Israel and its representation in the Bible. Together they explore how Israel's kingship model of power developed, the tension between divine rule and human kingship, and how the theological shifts shown in the Bible after the fall of the monarchy led to the rise of priests and prophets. Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/bnp and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 分
  • [Bible] Episode 280: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Genesis (Part 2)

    [Bible] Episode 280: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Genesis (Part 2)
    2024/09/02
    In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete continues his exploration of the Book of Genesis, diving into Genesis 5-11 by examining the complexities of the genealogies and the flood narrative, defining source criticism, and more. Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by Beam. If you want to try Beam’s Greens, get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to shopbeam.com/normal and use code NORMAL at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 1 分
  • [Bible] Episode 279: Greg Carey - Apocalyptic Imagination in the Bible

    [Bible] Episode 279: Greg Carey - Apocalyptic Imagination in the Bible
    2024/08/26
    In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared are joined by Greg Carey to explore the concept of apocalyptic literature within the Bible and its broader implications. Greg delves into the meaning of apocalyptic, explains the evolution of apocalyptic literature from proto-apocalyptic texts in the Old Testament to its more developed forms in Second Temple literature and the New Testament, and also addresses how apocalyptic themes might resonate with contemporary issues like political nationalism and economic exploitation. Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by Lumi. To learn more about microdosing THC, go to Microdose.com and use code NORMALPEOPLE to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. ********** This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Greenlight is a debit card and money app made for families: parents can send money to their kids and keep an eye on kids’ spending and saving, while kids and teens build money confidence and lifelong financial literacy skills. Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/normalpeople. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 分
  • [Faith] Episode 44: J. Aaron Simmons - Søren Kierkegaard & Faith Beyond Christendom

    [Faith] Episode 44: J. Aaron Simmons - Søren Kierkegaard & Faith Beyond Christendom
    2024/08/19
    In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Jared and J. Aaron Simmons delve into the philosopher Søren Kierkegaard’s radical critique of Christendom, explaining why he thought institutionalized religion had strayed from a more true Christian faith. They also cover Kierkegaard’s belief in faith as a lived experience rather than mere doctrine and the challenge to consider what is truly worthy of our worship and finitude. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 11 分
  • [Bible] Episode 278: Amy-Jill Levine - Who Are the Pharisees Actually?

    [Bible] Episode 278: Amy-Jill Levine - Who Are the Pharisees Actually?
    2024/08/12
    In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with Amy-Jill Levine about misconceptions surrounding the Pharisees and how to understand them in their context. The conversation delves into the historical background of the Pharisees, their role in Jewish society, and how they have been stereotyped over time. Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/bnp and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 分
  • [Faith] Episode 43: Yolanda Pierce - Nobody's Doing Theology from the Moon

    [Faith] Episode 43: Yolanda Pierce - Nobody's Doing Theology from the Moon
    2024/08/05
    In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Jared and Angela Parker talk to Yolanda Pierce about the different paths of deconstruction, how womanist and intersectional theology provides plenty good room, and why true multicultural diversity is more than just different faces in a shared space. Show Notes → ********** Mentioned in This Episode Class: August Class “Banned Books: The Apocrypha Edition” with Dr. Brandon Hawk Books: 1 & 2 Samuel for Normal People by Aaron Higashi In My Grandmother’s House: Black Women, Faith, and the Stories We Inherit by Yolanda Pierce Hell Without Fires: Slavery, Christianity, and the Antebellum Spiritual Narrative by Yolanda Pierce Join: The Society of Normal People online community Support: www.thebiblefornormalpeople.com/give Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 分
  • [Bible] Episode 277: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Genesis (Part 1)

    [Bible] Episode 277: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Genesis (Part 1)
    2024/07/29
    A tale as old as time…Pete is ruining the book of Genesis! In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete lovingly dissects Genesis 1-4 and the biblical story of “how things began.” Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by Lumi. To learn more about microdosing THC, go to Microdose.com and use code NORMALPEOPLE to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. ********** This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Greenlight is a debit card and money app made for families: parents can send money to their kids and keep an eye on kids’ spending and saving, while kids and teens build money confidence and lifelong financial literacy skills. Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/normalpeople. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 分