The Bible (According to My Sister)

In the Bible Story Corner we're back in Revelation! We finally dive into what millennialism is and how that's made America kinda weird. ALSO Shannon totally missed the 50th anniversary of Jesus Christ Superstar last year, and NEEDS to make up for it.

Abbey finally explains what's going on with the first part of Ezekiel. Shannon discovers Jesus stuffies.

Abbey brings the story of Michal (first wife of King David, but also her own person, alright), in an attempt to enrage Shannon. She succeeds but is also able to bring up interesting points about spiritual abuse and what the point of a biblical story is if not to learn morals.Shannon wants everyone to listen to How to Save a Planet (but specifically the episode about converting evangelicals to believe in Climate Change.

Abbey talks about the book of Jude, but finds too many dead ends to draw good conclusions. In Silly Stuff, Shannon's found a new way to torment Abbey (hint: it involves zombies).

Abbey discusses refuge cities as seen in Joshua, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Also why aren't there more sermons and commentaries about this?? The sisters have to come to their own conclusions. Shannon continues to make mistakes, this time by reading and evangelical propaganda book. It makes her cranky.

Abbey opens her bible to a random page and starts a conversation about what we can get from the bible.Shannon's watched Blue Like Jazz (again apparently) and doesn't hate it. Music is Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Even through tech difficulties, Abbey muddles her way through sharing about the Gospel of Thomas. She insists its Bible related even if it's not in any Bible. Silly Stuff with Shannon turns into Side Conversations with Shannon as she tries to come up with a thesis on folk music and Christian theology. http://www.crivoice.org/thomas.htmlhttp://gnosis.org/Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey and Shannon rename doubting Thomas to Thomas the twin (There are reasons). They are geek out while doing so, because theology is awesome. Lamb makes a comeback. Shannon finds a new source of puns in children's shows.

Abbey and Shannon are back at it for part 1 of 2, thanks to an Abbey spiral of things she's interested in. Today it starts with Mary, in a garden, looking for Jesus. Shannon tries her hand at transitions and transformations and maybe succeeds?

Abbey takes a look at the short passage in the bible that has spawned many ideas... the tower of Babel. Shannon accidentally googled Jesus and vampires, and worse . . . she found something.

We're back!!Abbey finds a way to talk about Hamilton inside the bible story corner. The topic is Micah (the profit not the mineral) and the sisters dive in.Meanwhile, Shannon has been barely holding it together in her excitement to talk about Semler's album Preacher's Kid. Intro music is Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)Final song this week is Bethlehem by Semler from the album Preacher's Kid. Get it on iTunes now.

Non-Trinitarian understanding Abbey tries to explain the trinity to Shannon. It's gets messy but interesting?Shannon finds more fun Youtube channelsGuitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey tries to cram the entirety of the Jonah story (and some commentary) into one episode. It's difficult. :/Meanwhile, Shannon has discovered a game show where one of the categories is Klingon or Christ. Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey helps you beat back the haters by giving you biblical reasoning for fighting for social justice. Proof texting isn't perfect, but in this case it sure is fun.Shannon talks Michal, and also this memoir she read about someone ending up in a modern-day harem. They have more in common than you'd think...Music, as always, is: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

White people realize the world is a mess, so Abbey reminds everyone that Jesus got angry too in this reissue of our 'Jesus Gets Angry' episode.Abbey just can't seem to get enough of Jesus at the moment and brings another Jesus story, and Jesus actually makes an appearance! As usual it turns into a social justice conversation.Shannon has found a new show on Netflix. She and Abbey lament the amount of sweet shows on TV today.Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey talks sieged cities (familiar?) or at least about Hezekiah defeating the Assyrians in something that was kind of a siege. Shannon just finished The Good Place and can't hold it in any longer. We don't think there are any spoilers in the episode, just a lot of excited squealing. Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

In the latest installment of The Bible (According to my Sister) Abbey's commentaries are still abandoned in the back of storage unit in West Virginia. She has found some internet resources and came up with the topic of Susanna from the Apocrypha. It's a strangely timely story. TW: RapeShannon's feels conflicted about a David-centric video game that's violent but has some pretty cool trivia. Music is: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey give a history of the first five books of the old/first testament and one of the theories of who wrote them.Shannon talks about The Ark Encounter Museum! Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey talks the Gospel of John and one of Jesus's healing miracles. Shannon has discovered a treasure chest of LGBTQ+/Religious films.Music is: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey and Shannon have had a weird week. Abbey is moving and Shannon is helping take care of nieces. We haven't had a chance to edit yet, so this weeks episode is delayed. Sorry. Should be out later this week.

Abbey returns to the land of HappySad by discussing the ups and downs in the prophet Isaiah's apocalyptic writings. Shannon read a book! and tells you if it's worth reading.Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

After MASSIVE technical difficulties Abbey is able to tell part two of Ruth and Naomi's story. Shannon is unimpressed by a Christian Sci-Fi movie so she makes Abbey re-write it. Music is: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

In which Abbey accidentally is topical by doing a Valentine's Day Special and the sisters decide on fan fiction tags for the first chapter of Ruth (and Naomi). In Silly Stuff, Shannon is sad that she's been overshadowed by Ruth, but does manage to annoy Abbey by talking about "Dank Memes." Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey walks us through the biblical telling of the split between Judah and Israel. Another defenseless coat is destroyed. Meanwhile Shannon has discovered South Korean soap operas. Don't worry, it's biblically relevant. Music is Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey brings a happy moment from the bible. Specifically from The Sermon on the Mount. Discussions of how we love those we hate ensues. Shannon has found a hippie translation of the bible and does a very bad job not laughing. Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey and Shannon are celebrating Christmas with their family! So instead of a regular episode we've put together some outtakes. Happy Holidays!

For the 50th episode special Abbey embarks on her greatest mission yet: Trying to distill everything she loves about the first creation story into 25 minutes (It was good).Shannon meanwhile feels the pressure of an *important episode*, panics, and decides to talk about Biff again. She's brought back-up this time.Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey is topical for a change! In the Bible Story Corner she returns to the Book of Psalms and talks through the thanksgiving psalms.In Silly Stuff, YouTube made a good recommendation and Shannon fangirls over God is Grey.Music is Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey and Shannon can't count or use tech. We wrap up this particular part of the Ark of the Covenant story with its triumphant return to the Israelites. Abbey depresses us with cows (Really, COWS. How does she do it?)Shannon is now enthralled with Aimee McPherson, and wants you to know about her!Music is Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

The Israelites lose the Ark of the Covenant in the Bible Story Corner, and Abbey explains again, how you shouldn't use God for your own nefarious plans. Meanwhile in Silly Stuff, Shannon has become entranced with a "strong female character" from a 1930s movie.

Abbey checks out the book of Revelation to avoid tough theological conversations. She promises there's method to her madness. Shannon learns lots of new words and religiousy concepts, even if it isn't too silly. Music is Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey bravely wades into the waters of a conversation around the Song of Solomon, which apparently isn't talked about much. Wonder why?Meanwhile Shannon starts off October with a renamed segment "Spooooky stuff with Shannon."Music is Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Two thousand years of Christian Theology in just 20 minutes (or Not)! Basically, Abbey finds a rabbit hole in trying to simplify theology and Shannon goes along for the ride. That is until she finds another romance novel!Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Life happened so no new long episode but Abbey does have some book recommendations (even if she talks a bit quickly while doing it).

It's a truth universally acknowledged that younger siblings are a pain, and are lucky when they aren't sold to the Egyptians. Poor Joseph wasn't so lucky as Abbey describes. It's a little known truth that *Spoilers* the vatican has a soccer championship. That's just one delight of Shannon's latest rabbit hole.Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey finishes the story of Hagar. She and Shannon bask in her awesomeness. Then Shannon finds another rabbit hole to fall down. Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Both sisters geek out over Hagar for different reasons. Who knew there could be so much to chew on.Shannon, has a surprisingly happy ending to a story that seemed doomed. Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Unbeknownst to her, Abbey loves proverbs. At least she figures it out as she goes along in this podcast. Shannon cheats and gets Abbey to help her with her Silly Stuff Corner. In other words Bible Board Game update!Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey just can't seem to get enough of Jesus at the moment and brings another Jesus story, and Jesus actually makes an appearance! As usual it turns into a social justice conversation. Shannon has found a new show on Netflix. She and Abbey lament the amount of sweet shows on TV today. Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Due to schedules Abbey and Shannon take another intermission but give you some collected outtakes. Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Basically, Abbey and Shannon profess their love of bread in the context of the parable of the leavened bread. But there is also theologizing about it as well. Shannon adds a new subsection to her corner, but has yet to name it. Cue board game brainstorming!Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey decides to go back to our roots, and picks a story Shannon might actually know: Jael. She celebrates, while Abbey cringes at having to recount the violence, but it leads to good discussion.Shannon finishes a published Fanfiction book about Eve, because those are a thing. Minor warning for references to rape and domestic violence.Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

To avoid depressing topics, Abbey tells Shannon about one of her favorite Biblical characters. Shannon's mind is blown. Shannon finds her "Long con RPG" game, which she then has to explain. Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey and Shannon invite their middler sister to the podcast! Abbey talks about Enoch, and things get fantastical rather quickly. There's a lot to think about. Shannon and bonus sister Christa try not to talk too quickly while discussing Veggie Tales (they fail epically).Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey shared a collection of images of god as a woman, which is very cool and very exciting. Shannon has found some short video gems on Facebook, of all places, and takes a chance to soapbox about community. Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey has been inspired by social media and the sisters turn their sight on a small passage about food and naps, nestled between some of Elijah's greatest adventures. Shannon finally listened to some of her Dad's ramblings and watched a movie from the 70's. It actually had a pretty good message.Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

In the Bible Story Corner, Abbey tackles the shortest and possibly oldest of the Gospels, Mark. The sisters discuss the theme of suffering, because they're old and falling apart. In Silly Stuff, Shannon has gone spelunking into the the world of unpublished Bible FanFiction. She's crawled out alive with a few fun finds. Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat).

In the Bible Story Corner, Abbey pulls a topic from her list of to-dos, and the sisters return to the world of Samson. Abbey and Shannon discuss the many different theories surrounding Samson's mom. On a scale from 1 to 8 with 13 being the highest Shannon says the Samson movie that came out last year is about an 11. There weren't enough musical numbers. Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey tries out another Letter! This time the first three chapters from 1 Corinthians. The sisters discuss wisdom and decision making. Shannon has finished another feminist philosophical book, and has mixed feelings about it. Music was Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey brings the story of Naaman, who although foreign, is healed by Elisha. There is, as always, discussion about the women in the story. In Silly Stuff with Shannon (and Abbey), we've finally gotten our hands on Bibleopoly, and we've played it!Music is: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Abbey goes back to her roots of trying to depress everyone with the story of Sodom and Gomorrah (which we now know neither of us can spell.) Shannon has discovered Klingon bible translations and has too much fun imagining evangelizing to that proud warrior race. Music is Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)