The kingdom of heaven is like a lazy servant
A god who congratulates the “winners” and berates the “losers” is nothing like the God that Jesus describes anywhere else in the Gospels.
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Season 4 Episode 11: Bible Stories for Grownups with Josh Scott
We’re excited to welcome Josh Scott back to Accidental Tomatoes to talk about his new book, Bible Stories for Grownups, which drops in early April 2023.
Read moreSeason 4 Episode 8: I can do all things through a verse taken out of context
Are you tired of the kind of bumper sticker theology where people throw random Bible verses out in almost every conversation? In this episode, Joe takes on a few of his favorite decontextualized passages and offers a more holistic way to look at them.
Read moreMaybe the Bible isn’t for you
To see the Bible as literature for the oppressed is to see that, in many ways, it’s not good news for people like me. People who have lived in comfort and privilege at the expense of those who find themselves in societal and economic margins.
Read morePodcast Episode 20: Jonathan Dierdorff on Competing Narratives
In this episode, Joe talks with pastor and theologian Jonathan Dierdorff about competing biblical narratives, the importance of historical/cultural context in interpretation, and his journey to a more inclusive theology.
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