Podcasts about amy jill levine

Send us a text“I would like to see Christians and Jews having a conversation about how we can stop hurting one another…” Today's topic is on Anti-Semitic (Anti-Jewish) sentiment or theology in Christianity. We discuss how defining antisemitism is difficult, how understanding Jesus's Jewish context is imperative to understanding Jesus, we touch on Jesus' relationships with women and how the “feminist Jesus” came about, and finally we hear AJ's vision for how Jews and Christians can relate to one another. I have been sitting on this episode since July of 2023 (nearly two years). Part of why I haven't released it sooner was because the timing didn't feel right with the ongoing genocide in Gaza. I didn't want to give the impression that by doing an episode on antisemitism that I was pro-the state of Israel's actions of apartheid and genocide against Palestinians. Then I came to the realization that not releasing this episode holds up a false dichotomy that you can't at one time, be against Palestinian suffering and Jewish suffering. Ironically there is a lot of Zionist rhetoric in fundamentalist Christianity that operates alongside anti semitic theology. And, as Christians (not just fundamentalist Christians) it is important to take a look at how the way we talk about Jesus is implicitly or explicitly anti-Jewish. AJ talks about simply naming Jesus and his actions as radical can be problematic. If you are looking for a Palestinian voice on the podcast, in season four you will get to hear a profound conversation I had with Issa Amro, a 2025 Nobel peace prize nominee who is a Palestinian Muslim working for nonviolent action and protest against the Israeli military and settlers. Bio: Dr. Amy-Jill Levine is the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace.(Read Full Bio here: https://www.hartfordinternational.edu/faculty/amy-jill-levineResources: AJ's email: alevine@hartfordinternational.eduSupport the showFollow us for more ✨bad✨ content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calledtobebad_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calledtobebad Website: https://calledtobebad.buzzsprout.com/ Want to become part of the ✨baddie✨ community? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calledtobebad Have a ✨bad✨ topic you want to talk about on the show? Get in touch with host, Mariah Martin at: calledtobebad@gmail.com #ctbb #podcast #podcastersoffacebook ...

This Lent, we're journeying through a sermon series inspired by Amy-Jill Levine's Entering the Passion of Jesus, exploring the bold risks Jesus took in his final days—through the eyes of the women who encountered him. Today we journey alongside a woman who knew both the comforts of privilege and the call of the unknown — her roman name is Junia, but many of us know her as Joanna, the wife of Chuza, steward to Herod Antipas.

Existe-t-il quelque chose après la mort ou est-ce que notre existence se termine à notre décès? Cette grande question hante l'humanité depuis des millénaires.   Dans cet épisode, Joan et Stéphane constatent que nous ne possédons pas de réponses définitives devant ce grand mystère et explorent les principes théologiques, bibliques et pastoraux qui nous guident dans cette quête de sens.   Site internet: https://questiondecroire.podbean.com/ ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/question-de-croire/id1646685250  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Xurt2du9A576owf0mIFSj      Contactez-nous: questiondecroire@gmail.com   Notre commanditaire: L'Église Unie du Canada  Moncredo.org   * Musique de Lesfm, pixabay.com. Utilisée avec permission.  * Photo de Tharva Tulsi, unsplash.com. Utilisée avec permission.   Transcription:  Bonjour! Bienvenue à Question de croire qui aborde la foi et la spiritualité, une question à la fois. Cette semaine, est-ce qu'il y a quelque chose après la mort? Bonjour Stéphane. Bonjour Joan. Bonjour à toutes les personnes qui sont à l'écoute.   Les points de vue différents sur la vie après la mort   Moi je viens d'un courant religieux ou une tradition confessionnelle, une dénomination, enfin voilà, tous les mots peuvent être utilisés... dans laquelle on ne parle pas beaucoup de ça. On ne parle pas beaucoup de ce qu'il y a dans l'après. À priori, ça va être quelque chose de plutôt bien, plutôt sympa, et surtout, il y aura beaucoup de paix, ça, c'est sûr, ce sera un royaume de paix. J'en étais restée un peu à ça, quelque part, on ne sait pas où, comment ou quoi, mais hyper paisible. Puis un jour, en parlant avec une amie qui est théologienne aussi, qui est religieuse et qui a un arrière-fond évangélique, elle me dit qu'elle ne comprend pas du tout les veufs et les veuves qui se remarient. Vraiment elle ne comprend pas; elle trouve que ça ne fait pas sens d'un point de vue biblique. J'essaie de comprendre un peu parce que j'ai l'impression que les réformateurs se sont mariés avec des veuves et puis voilà, je suis un peu perdue. Elle me dit « mais tu comprends dans la Bible, finalement, comment feront les veufs et les veuves qui se sont remariées? Puisque d'après la Bible, on va tous être réunis dans le royaume, dans le paradis, dans l'au-delà. Finalement, les couples vont se reformer. Mais si tu t'es remariée quand tu es veuf ou veuve, ça n'a pas l'air OK, quoi, par rapport à la Bible ». Moi, je n'avais jamais pensé à ce genre de contingence. C'est là que j'ai découvert que plein de gens se posaient des questions. C'est malheureux, c'est vrai, mais tu perds un doigt. Est-ce qu'après la résurrection des morts, tu retrouveras ce doigt ou pas ? Alors, il y a plein de théories. On aura un corps parfait, on sera dans un état en quelque sorte de perfection et de béatitude. Et donc, du coup, est-ce que les relations amoureuses font partie d'un état de béatitude et de perfection? Oh là, tu ne peux pas savoir! Je n'avais jamais entendu parler de ça et d'un coup, j'avais tellement d'idées dans ma tête!   Le grand mystère de la vie au-delà de la mort   C'est vrai que c'est une des grandes questions de l'humanité. En tant que chrétien, on nous a enseigné qu'il y a quelque chose d'autre. On attend la grande résurrection, le jugement dernier, diront certains. Mais c'est un mystère. Lorsqu'on parle de mystère religieux, on arrive souvent à un niveau qu'on ne peut pas comprendre avec notre cerveau. Ça va au-delà de notre capacité d'imaginer quelque chose. Qu'est-ce que sera cette vie après la mort? On ne sait pas. Il n'y a personne qui est revenu. Bon, on peut dire Jésus, mais... Et je crois que c'est ça le défi. De croire en quelque chose qu'on ne peut pas comprendre, qu'on ne peut surtout pas démontrer, et d'essayer de conceptualiser ça, c'est très dur.   Serons-nous les mêmes après la résurrection?   Alors bien sûr, je suis allée un peu chercher des passages bibliques, et c'est vrai qu'il y a Romains 8, 11 : « Si l'esprit de celui qui a ressuscité Jésus d'entre les morts habite en vous, celui qui a ressuscité Christ d'entre les morts rendra aussi la vie à vos corps mortels par son esprit qui habite en vous. » Voilà, d'après ce passage, si on en fait une compréhension purement littéraliste, ce qui n'est pas vraiment l'habitude de notre podcast, il faut le dire, eh bien finalement, cette même puissance d'amour rendra la vie à nos corps mortels. Après, est-ce que rendre la vie, c'est redonner exactement la même vie? Est-ce que rendre la vie, c'est nous faire faire la même chose après la Résurrection que ce qu'on a fait avant lors de notre existence terrestre? Comme tu dis, c'est un mystère et j'ai l'impression que les interprétations sont ouvertes, en fait. Mais ce qui m'intéresse, c'est de savoir si ça angoisse les chrétiens et les chrétiennes, si ça les empêche d'avancer dans leur foi. Si ça crée de l'angoisse, il faut qu'on puisse y répondre.   L'incapacité de prouver une vie après la mort   Souvent, j'ai entendu des personnes dire que la religion, c'est un peu comme une béquille pour endurer notre monde parce qu'on nous promet quelque chose de beau, qui a un sens et qu'on va être récompensé au-delà de notre vie terrestre. Mais en même temps, je dis que ça peut être épeurant parce qu'on n'a pas de définition de ce que sera cette vie éternelle, cette vie au-delà de la vie. Et du coup, si ce n'est pas plaisant, on peut être triste pendant longtemps. Du coup, je préfère ma vie terrestre à ma vie au-delà de la mort. Ça peut être complètement angoissant. Donc je ne trouve pas ça nécessairement rassurant de ne pas avoir de réponse claire. Et je comprends qu'il y ait des gens qui veulent savoir, qui vont voir leur pasteur, leur leader d'Église qui lui disent : « Peux-tu me prouver qu'il y a quelque chose au-delà de la vie, au-delà de la mort? Peux-tu me garantir ce que c'est? » Et si on est moindrement honnête, on ne peut pas dire oui, je peux te garantir qu'il y a quelque chose. Je ne peux pas dire que c'est ceci ou cela.   Peut-on communiquer avec les personnes mortes   Je dois reconnaître que j'ai souvent de la réticence lorsqu'on me parle de démarches consistant à aller voir des personnes qui déclarent avoir cette capacité, ce don de dialoguer avec le monde immatériel, avec celles et ceux qui ne sont plus là, si ce n'est dans nos souvenirs, nos pensées, les traces qu'on a laissées sur terre. Et puis pourtant je comprends, quand on perd quelqu'un, peut-être brusquement, qu'on a beaucoup aimé et avec qui on aurait encore beaucoup de choses à partager. Parfois il y a aussi des interrogations sur comment la personne est morte, est partie, a disparu. Il se trouve que certaines personnes disent avoir cette possibilité d'entrer en contact avec eux. Alors je rentre dans une forme d'empathie, de compassion, de compréhension. Je me dis que pastoralement, c'est tout ce qui nous est demandé en quelque sorte, d'acter le fait que c'est très dur, la mort, le deuil, la séparation, et qu'il y a des moments où en plus ça se passe trop vite. Ce besoin de béquille, toujours autour de la mort.   La recherche de signes d'une vie au-delà de la mort   J'ai grandi dans la tradition Catholique romaine qui accorde une place importante à l'intercession des saints. Parfois, je me demande justement quelle est la différence entre ça et quelqu'un qui fait du spiritisme. Je crois que les gens ont besoin de signes, pour s'accrocher parfois. Tu parles de deuil. Ça me fait penser... Après la mort de mon père, ma mère a invité, pour le repas, certains des frères et sœurs de mon père. Après qu'ils se soient quittés, ma mère m'a raconté qu'il y a eu comme une fluctuation au niveau de l'électricité. Les lumières se sont éteintes et allumées très rapidement. Elle y a vu un signe que mon père était heureux de ça. Après quoi, en tant que bon théologien formé, je vais voir ma mère et lui dire non, non, non, non, non, ce n'est pas comme ça que ça fonctionne, c'est n'importe quoi, ce n'est pas une bonne foi. C'était un signe, qu'elle a perçu, elle, qui l'a aidée dans son processus de deuil. Étant donné que, justement, on ne le sait pas, peut-être que c'est elle qui a raison et que c'est nous qui avons tort. Je pense qu'il y a une certaine forme d'humilité là-dedans : accepter que peut-être nous n'avons pas la bonne réponse. Peut-être que c'est plus complexe ou plus simple qu'on ne l'aimerait.   Ressentir la présence après leur mort   C'est difficile d'avoir justement ces conversations-là avec les gens lorsqu'on veut prouver ou rejeter quelque chose. Je reviens à la Bible et on lit dans le passage de 1 Corinthiens 15 : 49, que nous aurons un corps semblable au corps ressuscité de Jésus. Finalement, Jésus, après sa résurrection, leur a dit de le toucher et de le regarder manger. On voit que ce n'était pas simplement un esprit. On a comme exemple de la résurrection ce double passage terrestre de Jésus, avant et après sa résurrection. On se dit que c'est un petit peu le modèle qu'on a, donc il est probable que notre corps aussi ressuscite d'une façon ou d'une autre. Il y a énormément de théories millénaristes; à un moment donné je m'y étais intéressée et j'avais même trouvé un tableau qui décrivait les différentes convictions selon les Églises de comment ça s'organisera, en fait, quand il y aura l'Armageddon. C'est très complexe et à la fois très subtil. Tout ça nous montre qu'on a besoin de savoir ce qui se passera après. Je reviens à des discussions pastorales que tu as eues, toi aussi Stéphane. Je pense à l'un de mes paroissiens qui aimait beaucoup contredire et qui est maintenant décédé à Winterthur. Il venait aux activités paroissiales parce que c'était en français et qu'il se sentait seul. Mais lui, ce qu'il aimait, c'était être là pour donner du grain à moudre. Il aimait bien poser des questions. Et puis, il avait compris que ça m'amusait beaucoup. On était allés manger ensemble plusieurs fois. Un jour, il me dit, je pense que tu vas me dire que je suis fou. C'est un tout vieux monsieur. Je me dis que là, il va en falloir beaucoup pour que je lui dise que tu es fou. Il me dit « Tu sais, depuis que ma femme est morte, je considère qu'elle est toujours là. Elle est avec moi quand je me lève, elle est avec moi quand je me couche. Mes journées sont un peu longues, je n'ai souvent pas grand-chose à faire, mes enfants habitent loin. (Ils avaient deux maisons, une en France et une en Finlande. Il ne pouvait plus y aller pour des raisons de mobilité.) Mais heureusement qu'elle est là avec moi. Et maintenant, tu penses que je suis fou? » Je me dis que non, je ne pense pas que tu sois fou. « Je pense que tu as tellement aimé ta femme et vous avez vécu tellement d'années ensemble, qu'évidemment d'une certaine façon elle est avec toi ». Et je ne me prononcerai pas sur si c'est de la folie ou pas. Il dit « Oui, mais tu vois, je vieillis; donc je sais bien, ça veut dire que dans mon cerveau, ça ne tourne plus tout rond, ça doit être pour ça ». Je lui dis « Écoute, que ce soit une raison cérébrale ou pas, en tout cas toi, ça te fait du bien ». « Oui, ça me fait du bien ». « Alors, écoute, pour moi, c'est tout ce qui m'importe en fait, c'est que ça te fasse du bien et que ça ne te donne pas de faux espoirs. Tu sais qu'elle ne va pas se rematérialiser à côté de toi maintenant » «Non, non, non, dit-il, je vais plutôt mourir et peut-être la rejoindre, si jamais ça existe. » Puis on rigolait quoi, tu vois.   Parler de mort et de vie après la mort avec des enfants   À partir de cette notion de rejoindre quelqu'un, si jamais ça existe, je me rappelle de la toute première visite pastorale que j'ai faite en stage. J'étais toute jeune, tout feu, tout flamme. J'allais être pasteur et puis c'est tout. Et puis ma maîtresse de stage m'amène et c'était triste. Je donne un avertissement à cet endroit-là, je vais parler de deuil d'enfant. C'était triste : une maman qui avait perdu un bébé à la naissance. Donc c'est terrible, la pasteure m'emmène avec elle, on est dans un environnement familial, il y a des jouets partout, il y a un ou deux petits, je ne me rappelle plus. L'entretien n'a pas beaucoup de teneur, en fait. Comment ça va ? Ça ne va pas très bien. Et alors, les enfants vont à l'école, oui, et puis vous, vous travaillez pour un bout, un peu, mon mari aussi. On ne se dit rien de spécial, franchement. Peut-être qu'on fait une petite prière, mais ce n'était rien de transcendant. Et la pasteure, assez vite, dit « bon, moi, je vais y aller, je vais repartir, j'ai un peu de route ». Elle se lève, prend son manteau. Et là, le petit vient la voir et lui dit « Il est où mon petit frère? » La visite pouvait enfin commencer. C'est au moment de partir que le petit s'est dit « Mais ce n'est pas possible, on parle de tout, sauf du truc qui me turlupine le plus, où est passé ce petit bébé que j'ai vu grandir devant ma maman? On m'a dit : tu auras un petit frère, sois gentil. Et il est où maintenant? » Du coup, on a une discussion. La pasteur lui dit : On t'a dit qu'il était où? On m'a dit qu'il était dans le ciel. D'accord. Et qu'est-ce que tu en penses? Bah, j'en pense que c'est un peu dangereux avec tous ces avions. La mère à côté passe par toutes les couleurs, quoi! La pasteure lui dit, tu sais que c'est une façon de parler qu'il est dans le ciel, il n'y est pas vraiment. Alors là, il est encore plus inquiet. Il lui dit, mais alors s'il n'est pas dans le ciel, il est où? La pasteure lui dit, il est dans sa tombe. Alors il dit : il est tout seul? Mon petit frère est tout seul dans sa tombe? Et c'était incroyable comme discussion; la mère à côté qui ne savait pas qu'en faire et en même temps se disait : heureusement qu'on l'a eue, cette discussion! Et c'est là qu'elle a pu lui parler de l'amour réconfortant de Dieu, du fait que Jésus aussi était mort et puis qu'il était auprès de Dieu et qu'on ne savait pas vraiment ce que ça voulait dire. Ça voulait dire qu'il y avait beaucoup d'apaisement et qu'un petit bébé comme ça, c'est sûr qu'on s'en occupe bien, même si ce n'est pas s'en occuper de la même façon que s'il avait été vivant. Mais qu'il ne doit pas s'inquiéter. Le bébé n'est ni tout seul sous terre, ni en train de se faire dégommer par des avions dans le ciel. C'était une vraie conversation. Qu'est-ce qu'on dit à un enfant de 4 ans? Je veux dire, c'est compliqué. Et en même temps, cet enfant de 4 ans, on lui dit tellement de choses qui l'inquiètent, entre sous terre et dans le ciel, qu'il faut trouver des mots juste pour lui dire : ce n'est pas ta responsabilité, ne t'inquiète pas. Et puis il a existé, ce petit frère, et tu es quand même un grand frère. C'est vrai que moi-même, je ne sais pas que faire avec toutes ces formules. J'accompagne, et toi aussi, des personnes endeuillées; je ne réponds pas quand on me dit, avec un faux aplomb de tristesse, « Bon ben, il est parti; mais de là-haut il nous protège, hein madame la pasteure? » J'essaie de toujours répondre « Oui, Dieu protège tout le monde. Dieu nous protège de tomber dans des sentiments trop négatifs, Dieu nous protège d'oublier qu'il nous aime, Dieu prend soin de nous. Alors ils me disent : non, non, je parle de mon père là que vous avez enterré, il est là et il nous protège. Je réponds : je ne suis pas sûre, je pense qu'il fait ses propres trucs.  Et d'autres fois aussi, c'est beau, les gens me disent « Ah, je suis triste, j'ai dû faire partir mon chien, il était trop malade. Mais c'est bien, il a rejoint ma mère et ma mère aimait bien s'occuper de mon chien. » Alors je dis « C'est vrai, on ne parle pas assez des animaux morts au paradis. » Et pourquoi pas ? C'est aussi une façon d'avoir une infinie confiance dans ce qu'on ne comprend pas du tout.   Avoir le courage d'aborder le sujet de la mort   Je t'écoute; c'est vrai qu'on s'attend à ce que monsieur ou madame la pasteure ait toujours les bonnes réponses pour expliquer ces choses-là. Et parfois, on est complètement démuni. On ne sait pas que dire, on n'a pas de réponse intelligente. Mais je crois qu'on a un appel à aider les gens, et parfois on a l'appel de dire les choses. J'ai souvent remarqué une espèce de tentative d'édulcorer les situations. Sans être cruel, il faut dire les choses. Oui. Je l'ai peut-être déjà raconté, les premières funérailles que j'ai célébrées en tant que pasteur, près de trois mois après mon ordination, c'était quelque chose d'assez terrible. Quelqu'un qui s'était suicidé avec une carabine devant d'autres personnes. C'était très dur, très souffrant comme expérience pour la famille, pour les proches, pour le jeune pasteur que j'étais. Dieu merci, j'avais lu un livre quelques mois auparavant justement sur ces cas difficiles de funérailles. Une chose qui m'avait marqué, cet auteur avait dit « Parfois, il faut mettre le doigt entre le bois et l'écorce. » Il ne faut pas être cruel, mais il ne faut pas faire semblant, comme dans ce cas-là, que la crise n'a pas eu lieu, que ce n'est pas quelque chose de difficile à accepter. Il ne faut pas tomber dans une espèce de jovialisme. Et c'est ça qui est difficile. Trouver les bons mots, trouver la bonne façon de réconforter sans nécessairement nier ce qui s'est passé. Je me souviens aussi de funérailles d'un pasteur qui était malade et qui a commis l'irréparable. Il s'était présenté comme bon, « je suis avec Dieu » et tout ça, mais il y a plein de gens qui disaient : si un pasteur ne peut pas trouver l'espoir, qu'est-ce qu'il me reste à moi? Et cette question-là n'a jamais été abordée. Donc, il faut faire attention, être pastoral; il faut faire attention aussi de ne pas dire n'importe quoi, d'inspirer de l'espoir, de parler de notre foi, dire qu'il y a un continuum. Moi, c'est ça que je crois, qu'il y a cette vie sur terre et je crois qu'il y a un niveau d'existence au-delà de cette mort-là. Par exemple, dans un texte de l'Église unie du Canada qui s'appelle « La confession de foi de l'Église unie du Canada »  (pas très original comme titre!), il y a un passage qui dit « Dans la vie, dans la mort, dans la vie au-delà de la mort, nous ne sommes pas seuls, Dieu est avec nous ». On voit le cheminement : la vie, la mort et une vie au-delà de la mort, c'est ce qu'on croit. Et notre espoir, c'est que Dieu est avec nous. Peu importe ce qui se passe, on n'est pas abandonné dans tout ça. Mais encore une fois, on parle de croyance, on parle de foi, on ne parle pas de certitude.   Qu'est-ce que le paradis   C'est vrai que j'ai peine à formuler comme ça, de façon claire, nette et concise, la conception du paradis qu'on pourrait avoir en théologie luthéro-réformée. Je me rappelle que c'était une question que j'avais posée à ma première maîtresse de stage, elle m'avait cité un verset, mais je ne l'ai plus retrouvé dans la Bible, où on dit que c'est comme quand Dieu nous prend dans ses bras… comme un père aimant. C'est un peu compliqué de savoir ce que ça recouvre. Il y a ces notions de se retrouver. Est-ce qu'on va retrouver toutes les personnes qu'on a aimées? Est-ce qu'on va aussi retrouver les personnes qu'on n'a pas trop aimées? D'où cette question des veufs et des veuves. C'est-à-dire, est-ce qu'il faudra choisir entre deux personnes? Ça n'a pas l'air très paradisiaque, ça. Si on a eu un animal de compagnie pas spécialement charmant, est-ce que vraiment on va devoir encore s'en occuper? Est-ce qu'il s'agit d'une autre forme de vie, de communion, quelque chose justement de très apaisé, comme on nous le dit souvent? Personne ne peut vraiment trancher. C'est peut-être la marque qu'un mouvement est sectaire, lorsqu'il t'affirme quelque chose. Et en même temps, il y a cette question des expériences de mort imminente, qu'on a à un moment donné surestimé, ensuite décrié, et qui reviennent par la petite porte comme quelque chose à quoi s'intéressent finalement de plus en plus de théologiens et de neurologistes. On dirait qu'il y a peut-être quelque chose à en apprendre, mais nos Églises n'en parlent pas.   La vie après la mort est-elle pour tous et toutes   Toute cette notion de paradis est tellement difficile. Je me souviens, au collège théologique, un de nos professeurs nous avait demandé est-ce que le paradis est seulement pour les chrétiens? Bonne question! Il nous avait donné un exemple : d'après vous, qui a le plus de chances d'être au paradis? Gandhi ou Hitler? Hitler était chrétien. Gandhi n'était pas chrétien. Qu'est-ce qu'on fait avec ça? Et ça me fait penser à cette vieille blague. Quelqu'un meurt, se présente au paradis, et saint Pierre fait un peu la visite. Ils ouvrent une porte, c'est plein de moines tibétains qui font des chants de gorge, c'est superbe. Ils ouvrent une deuxième porte, c'est des gens qui viennent de Tahiti, chantant, c'est merveilleux. Et juste avant d'arriver devant la troisième porte, Saint Pierre dit à la personne « Chut, il ne faut pas faire de bruit, là » « Pourquoi ? » « C'est la salle des chrétiens et ils croient qu'ils sont les seuls à être ici ». C'est excellent. Et tu parles des animaux, pourquoi pas? Je ne sais pas, ça me fait penser à cette conférencière Amy Jill Levine qui avait cette idée-là : si le paradis existe, si c'est le domaine de Dieu, c'est Dieu qui décide qui rentre et qui ne rentre pas. Ce n'est pas moi qui peux dire à Dieu, hé oh, j'ai fait telle, telle, telle chose, je suis allé à l'église toutes les semaines, donc j'ai le droit d'entrer et j'ai le droit de décider que l'autre personne n'a pas le droit d'entrer. Il faut croire que Dieu a ses propres règles, ses propres façons de décider, et ça nous remet en question. Peut-être que c'est quelque chose de tellement difficile pour nous. On doit abandonner notre désir de contrôle, de décision. Ça ne nous appartient pas. Quelle est cette vie au-delà de la mort à laquelle nous croyons, ça ne nous appartient pas. Qui aura accès à cette vie au-delà de la mort? Ça ne nous appartient pas. Je suis un pasteur, mon épouse est athée. Qu'est-ce qui se passe après la mort? On a deux points de vue différents. Qui a raison? Ni l'un ni l'autre ne le sait et ça ne nous appartient pas.   Conclusion   Je peux en tout cas te dire que vous serez dans des pièces différentes, visiblement ! En tout cas, merci pour cette conversation. On espère avec cette thématique ne pas avoir répondu à tout et avoir aussi suscité d'autres questions. On serait content pour notre saison 4 de continuer la réflexion sur ces notions de paradis. Écrivez-nous, tenez-nous informés, dites-nous comment ça joue pour vous, comme on le dit ici dans le canton de Vaud. Vous pouvez nous écrire par courriel, entre autres à : questiondecroire@gmail.com  Nous voulons remercier notre commanditaire, l'Église Unie du Canada, qui publie un site internet www.moncredo.org qui explore, un peu comme nous, des questions de foi, de spiritualité à travers des podcasts, des blogues, des vidéos. Merci beaucoup, Johanne, pour cette conversation. Et si je peux me permettre, joyeuses Pâques! Joyeuses Pâques!

We welcomed Dr. Amy-Jill Levine into our sanctuary to discuss the connection between Jesus and Judaism.

FPC Knoxville's 4/6/25  - “Challenges on the Road to Jericho” Dr. Amy-Jill Levine (2 Chronicles 28:8-15/Luke 10:25-37)Hymn Of Response: "O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High" performed by Mark Pace and our adult choir.Prayers of the People and The Lord's Prayer by Rev. Dr. Meredith Loftis

This week, the female pastors of First United Methodist Church of San Diego look at the well-known story of the prodigal son from Luke 15:11-32 (also known as the forgotten son) who returns home after dishonoring his father, family, and cultural practices. Rev. Hannah views the parable as a story of repentance. But Rev. Trudy brings forth commentary from Dr. Amy Jill Levine that points in another direction. Regardless of how you view the son, the female pastors agree that the highlight of the story is the unequivocal love brought forth by the father, and a demonstration of undeserving grace. Some Christians try to rename the story “the loving father story” but when you look closely at all three of the primary characters – there are major flaws and brokenness in them all: the resentment of the older brother, the flippancy and extravagance of the younger brother, and the aloofness of the father. And we leave with the story unresolved – much like the struggles in our own lives, providing us an invitation to figure out how to end our story and estrangements. We invite you to continue the conversation with friends and family, joining our in-person Convergence discussion group, or visiting our Patreon community where you can unlock more content and inspiration while engaging in online discussion. Here are some questions for you to ponder, as you continue to explore The Story of Love: What do you think about this parable, if interpreted as a story where all the characters are flawed? What expressions of love do you see in this story? Where do you find the hope of faith in this story? During this season of Lent, we have additional spiritual growth opportunities to help you explore The Stories that Save Us: Free Journal: Finding Your Stories of Faith – continue investigating each week’s scripture with guided prompts that help you uncover your personal faith stories. Book Study: Wholehearted Faith – Join the FUMCSD pastors in reading the stories of Rachel Held Evans as she wrestled with faith. Then join or host a watch party to hear Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany’s thoughts and hear the thoughts of those around you. Community Gathering: The Stories That Save Us – Live in San Diego? Join us in person to reflect on your Lent experience.

This week, the female pastors of First United Methodist Church of San Diego look at the well-known story of the prodigal son from Luke 15:11-32 (also known as the forgotten son) who returns home after dishonoring his father, family, and cultural practices. Rev. Hannah views the parable as a story of repentance. But Rev. Trudy brings forth commentary from Dr. Amy Jill Levine that points in another direction. Regardless of how you view the son, the female pastors agree that the highlight of the story is the unequivocal love brought forth by the father, and a demonstration of undeserving grace. Some Christians try to rename the story “the loving father story” but when you look closely at all three of the primary characters – there are major flaws and brokenness in them all: the resentment of the older brother, the flippancy and extravagance of the younger brother, and the aloofness of the father. And we leave with the story unresolved – much like the struggles in our own lives, providing us an invitation to figure out how to end our story and estrangements. We invite you to continue the conversation with friends and family, joining our in-person Convergence discussion group, or visiting our Patreon community where you can unlock more content and inspiration while engaging in online discussion. Here are some questions for you to ponder, as you continue to explore The Story of Love: What do you think about this parable, if interpreted as a story where all the characters are flawed? What expressions of love do you see in this story? Where do you find the hope of faith in this story? During this season of Lent, we have additional spiritual growth opportunities to help you explore The Stories that Save Us: Free Journal: Finding Your Stories of Faith – continue investigating each week’s scripture with guided prompts that help you uncover your personal faith stories. Book Study: Wholehearted Faith – Join the FUMCSD pastors in reading the stories of Rachel Held Evans as she wrestled with faith. Then join or host a watch party to hear Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany’s thoughts and hear the thoughts of those around you. Community Gathering: The Stories That Save Us – Live in San Diego? Join us in person to reflect on your Lent experience.

This Lent, we're journeying through a sermon series inspired by Amy-Jill Levine's Entering the Passion of Jesus, exploring the bold risks Jesus took in his final days—through the eyes of the women who encountered him. Today, we step into the story of a woman whose name is not always remembered, but whose act of love could never be forgotten.

This week: This Lent, we're journeying through a sermon series inspired by Amy-Jill Levine's Entering the Passion of Jesus, exploring the bold risks Jesus took in his final days—through the eyes of the women who encountered him. Today, we step into the story with Mary Magdalene on the night of the Last Supper. Through her eyes, we remember the love that washed feet, the hope that shared bread, and the call to live boldly in the face of fear. As the shadow of Empire looms, Mary reminds us: love cannot be silenced.

It's a familiar story this week, "The Parable of the Lost Sheep." Or, as Amy-Jill Levine and Ben Witherington like to call it, "The Parable of the Sheep Owner Who Counts, and Seeks, and Celebrates." It changes the emphasis, the center of gravity, and maybe the way we understand this wonderful tale. At its heart, it's about a God who loves us more than we can possibly imagine...and that is Good News.

This Lent, we're journeying through a sermon series inspired by Amy-Jill Levine's Entering the Passion of Jesus, exploring the bold risks Jesus took in his final days—through the eyes of the women who encountered him. today, we step into the world of one of the most overlooked yet profoundly courageous figures in Scripture—the widow with the two small coins. She was poor, she was unseen, and in the eyes of the world, she was insignificant. But not to Jesus. Not to the One who sees beyond wealth and power, beyond status and privilege. Today, we hear her story—not just the moment she gave her last coins, but the deeper truth of what it means to belong to God when the empire says you are worth nothing.

This Lent, we're journeying through a sermon series inspired by Amy-Jill Levine's Entering the Passion of Jesus, exploring the bold risks Jesus took in his final days—through the eyes of the women who encountered him. This week, we hear from Veronica, the woman who bled for twelve years before reaching out in faith to touch the hem of Jesus' garment. Her story didn't end with her healing—it changed everything. Now, she reflects on witnessing Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, his righteous anger in the temple, and the risk of following a Messiah who sees the unseen and dares to turn the world upside down

The word hypocrite gets used with such regularity – and Jesus himself had form using the term.How did the Pharisees became a byword for hypocrisy and is it fair? Was Jesus wrong about the Pharisees? Is the view of the Pharisees changing? To discuss Giles Fraser is joined by Amy-Jill Levine, Professor of New Testament Studies Emerita at Vanderbilt University and co-author of ‘The Pharisees', James Alison a Catholic Theologian and Dr Stephen de Wijze, a philosopher and Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at Manchester University.Producer: Alexa Good Assistant Producer: Linda Walker Editor: Tim Pemberton

Most Christians would likely agree that Jesus and the Gospels provide us with guidance for how we should be living our lives. People of non-Christian faith traditions, or those with no religious belief at all, might have a somewhat different response...but our guest today, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, is here to talk about how non-Christians can find value in Jesus and the Gospels, and why they should take another look at the New Testament!

Dr. Amy-Jill Levine was raised in a predominantly Catholic neighborhood in Massachusetts.  She grew up with an appreciation for many aspects of the Christian tradition, though she was raised in a Jewish home.She completed her undergraduate work at Smith College, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and held honors in both religion and English She earned her doctorate at Duke University.She has held office in the Society of Biblical Literature, the Catholic Biblical Association, and the Association for Jewish Studies.Her publications include The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus (HarperSanFrancisco, 2006), the edited collection, The Historical Jesus in Context (Princeton University Press, 2006), and the 14-volume Feminist Companions to the New Testament and Early Christian Writings (Continuum).  Dr. Levine has also written Jesus for Everyone:  Not Just Christians.Dr. Levine does not yet profess a belief in Yeshua, but holds Him in high esteem and encourages others to do so.  

Dr. Amy-Jill Levine is a professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University. AJ is a Jewish scholar and has written extensively on the New Testament and on Jesus. Her most recent book is Jesus for Everyone and it is fantastic! Part of what she seeks to do in this text (and how … Continue reading Episode 273 – Amy-Jill Levine

Today we discuss the significance of joy and faith during challenging times. Larry reminds us that it is Fleet Week in San Francisco, humorously addressing the cultural atmosphere in the Castro District. The conversation shifts to deeper themes of resilience and spirituality, with Brandon sharing personal experiences of dealing with adversity following Hurricane Helene. We explore the concept of a joyful Jesus, with references to Amy Jill Levine's book, 'The Misunderstood Jew,' and contemplate how joy can be found even in difficult circumstances. The episode concludes with inspiring anecdotes of community support and the necessity of maintaining hope and humor despite life's hardships.   00:00 Introduction to Fleet Week in San Francisco   00:39 God Talk Friday: Embracing Sensitivity   01:23 Finding Peace in Disruption   02:36 Joy in Solidarity: A Divine Perspective   04:09 The Humor of Jesus   06:51 The Reality of Hardship and Joy   11:28 Acts of Kindness and Community Support   13:18 Conclusion: Keeping Hope Alive   Dancing with Divine Fire: Joy in Solidarity smarticlepodcast@gmail.com #joyfromhardship #dancingjesus #drbarbaraholmes #cac #fatherrohr #richardrohr #centerforactionandcontemplation #spiritual #faith #godtok #faithtalk #realfaith #smarticlepodcast #podcast #smarticle @dailymeditations @Smarticleshow @BDDoble @larryolson threads.net/@smarticleshow @brand.dobes The Center for Action and Contemplation  The Smarticle Podcast   

An Interview with Dr. Amy Jill Levine Amy-Jill Levine, a distinguished New Testament scholar, provides examples of Christian commentators making Jewish practices and beliefs look bad in order to make Jesus look good. A more realistic understanding of these Jewish practices helps us understand Jesus better and understand Judaism more respectfully. Examples of these Jewish beliefs and practices include feminist perspectives, being identified as the Chosen Ones, and stereotypical attitudes about wealth and purity laws. Professor Amy-Jill Levine is the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler, Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace and University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies America at Vanderbilt. And before that, the Sarah Lawrence Lightfoot Associate Professor of Religion at Swarthmore College. Having grown up in a predominantly Catholic neighborhood and being raised in a Jewish home lays the foundation for her life-long interest in Jewish-Christian relations.

Many are surprised to learn that antisemitism can exist within Christianity, yet numerous New Testament scriptures have been distorted to justify it. This week's podcast spotlights a Focus on Israel episode that delves into this troubling issue. How can we recognize antisemitism and stand against the misuse of biblical texts? Join Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, a renowned New Testament scholar, as she reveals key insights and sheds light on Christian antisemitism.

In this week's show we present a new episode of our Series Outrage. We discuss Mexican and U.S. Politics including corruption, rigging of elections and the current wars affecting the world.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

This week on the Beardcast Matt and Zach sat down with Dr. Amy-Jill Levine Who is the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, Hartford International University for Religion and Peace as well as the University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita, Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies Emerita, Professor of New Testament Studies Emerita, Vanderbilt University. She has a new book coming out on Aug. 20th called: The Gospel of John: A Beginner's Guide to the Way, the Truth, and the Life She also has another new book out called: Jesus for Everyone: Not Just Christians We would recommend all of her books and you can find all of those here

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

We are speaking with Jewish scholar and author A.J. Levine. Her latest book 'Jesus for Everyone; Not Just Christians' appeals to those who are interested in the legacy of Jesus Christ even beyond Christianity. Partner Links Soundstripe Need Royalty Free Music, SFX and Video? You need Soundstripe! Follow this link to get the best song, SFX and video library for your own creative needs: https://soundstripe.com?fpr=christianpodcast Get 10% Discount when you enter promo code: ChristianPodcast Streamyard Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: ⁠https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5548161986330624 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xtianpodcast/support

This week we have a lively conversation with Amy-Jill Levine, who is a distinguished scholar of the New Testament and Jewish Studies (and who is Jewish herself), about Jesus and the New Testament in the light of how he would be understood in the Jewish context of the first century--as well as what Jesus has to offer to the world now, even to people who are not Christian (or even religious at all). This conversation offers some eye-opening perspectives on the deeper meanings of the parables of Jesus, how the teachings of Jesus are based in the Torah rather than diverging from it, and how misreadings of the Bible have led to historic antisemitism--but that a closer reading of the Bible can lead to dialogue and even coexistence of different faiths. Amy-Jill Levine is the author of countless books, including the upcoming "Jesus for Everyone: Not Just Christians." She is Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace and University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita and Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies Emerita, at Vanderbilt. Find out more about her at her FB page (link below) and find her books wherever books are sold. #christianity #judaism #jesus #deconstruction #interreligious #spirituality Amy-Jill Levine https://www.facebook.com/AmyJillLevine https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Atheists-Still-Matters-Secular/dp/0062216724 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get Information and Tickets for Theology Beer Camp October 17-19 Denver, CO https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tRADICALHOBBITthe-return-of-the-god-pods-tickets-824208298207 Promo Code for our listeners: RADICALHOBBIT (all caps, no spaces)

In this week's show we present a reading of Martin Luther King's "Beyond Vietnam" sermon delivered at Riverside Church on 4 April 1967. This call for peace is reminiscent of the situation in Gaza and Ukraine experienced now in 2024.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

This is our unabridged episode with Amy-Jill Levine. What happens when you get a self-dubbed “yankee Jewish feminist” talking about Jesus? Turns out, you get a fascinating conversation leaving folks of all faiths and worldviews with much to think about. Amy-Jill Levine is a brilliant professor of New Testament, and, perhaps surprisingly, a practicing Jew. In this episode, she uses her knowledge of Jewish culture to highlight common mis-readings of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus's stance on societal and gender norms, and how “Christian fragility” can impede one's ability to address religious and social questions honestly. Show Notes: Similar episodes Amy-Jill Levine: Jewish, Yankee Feminist, New Testament Professor John Dear: Taking the Beatitudes Seriously N.T. Wright and the Bancroft Brothers: Theology and Poetry Jesuitical: How Young Catholics See the World Resources mentioned this episode Sermon on the Mount: A Beginners Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven by Amy-Jill Levine PDF of Lee's Interview Notes Transcript for Abridged Episode JOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and discounts on live shows Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

What happens when you get a self-dubbed “yankee Jewish feminist” talking about Jesus? Turns out, you get a fascinating conversation leaving folks of all faiths and worldviews with much to think about. Amy-Jill Levine is a brilliant professor of New Testament, and, perhaps surprisingly, a practicing Jew. In this episode, she uses her knowledge of Jewish culture to highlight common mis-readings of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus's stance on societal and gender norms, and how “Christian fragility” can impede one's ability to address religious and social questions honestly. Show Notes: Similar episodes Amy-Jill Levine: Jewish, Yankee Feminist, New Testament Professor John Dear: Taking the Beatitudes Seriously N.T. Wright and the Bancroft Brothers: Theology and Poetry Jesuitical: How Young Catholics See the World Resources mentioned this episode Sermon on the Mount: A Beginners Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven by Amy-Jill Levine PDF of Lee's Interview Notes Transcription Link JOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and discounts on live shows Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

In this week's show our topic is the rise of political Anti-Semitism during the Israeli seize of Gaza after the October 7 attack.  During this conversation we address the difference between healthy debate, substantiated criticism of the State of Israel and flat our hatred of Jews and Jewish institutions, communities and ideas. I know what the majority of our audience is going to say, who cares about Jewish feeling while children are being slaughtered? We will discuss the impact of War on civilians  and the importance of the Peace movement on our next episode.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

En el programa de esta semana nuestro tema es el aumento del antisemitismo político durante la incursion israelí en Gaza después del ataque del 7 de octubre. Durante esta conversación abordamos la diferencia entre un debate saludable, una crítica fundamentada hacia el Estado de Israel y el odio inexplicable encontra de los judíos y las instituciones, comunidades e ideas judías. Sé lo que la mayoría de nuestra audiencia va a decir: ¿a quién le importan los sentimientos de los judíos mientras miles de niños mueren? Discutiremos el impacto de la guerra en los civiles y la importancia del movimiento por la paz en nuestro próximo episodio.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

In this week's show our topic is the documentary "Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields" available on Netflix. This new podcast series called "Outrage" will address this area in the Houston-Galveston metro are. Our approach is a humanitarian one where we explore the response from the authorities, the amount of people missing in our society and the existential issues that come to the forefront with these types of cases. The plight of Native American and Alaskan founders girls and women was showcased in the film Wind River. The Texas Killing Fields was made into a film on 2011 which did not address the sexism and disregard for women and children in our culture. We also discuss spiritual concepts of grace and forgiveness for perpetrators and the issues with this approach. We debate the scientific, spiritual and objective ways to take on this challenge that affects the whole world. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

En el episodio esta semana nuestro tema es el documental Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields disponible en Netflix (Los Campos de Muerte Tejanos).  Esta nueva serie de podcasts parte de nuestro network radial del Mystico y Escéptico llamada “Indignados” abordará este fenomeno en la zona metropolitana de Houston-Galveston. Nuestro enfoque es humanitario al explorar la respuesta de las autoridades, la cantidad de personas desaparecidas en nuestra sociedad y los problemas existenciales que vienen a la superficie en este tipo de casos. La difícil situación de las niñas y mujeres nativas americanas y fundadoras de Alaska se mostró a relucir en la película Wind River. The Texas Killing Fields se convirtió en un corto metraje en 2011 que no abordó el sexismo y el desprecio por las mujeres y los niños en nuestra cultura. También discutimos conceptos de diminicion de peligro y como uno se expone a los miles de depredadores y los problemas que existen cuando solo nos enfocamos en condenar a estos individuos. Debatimos formas mas cientificas y objetivas para afrontar este desafío que afecta al mundo enteroMystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

Join us today for an enlightening conversation with our distinguished guests, Marc Brettler and Amy-Jill Levine (“AJ”), authors of The Jewish Annotated New Testament. They delve into a wealth of knowledge spanning Rabbinic literature, the Hebrew language, religious traditions, the New Testament, and the complexities of antisemitism. Press play to uncover: Insights into Rabbinic literature and its pivotal role in Jewish identity formation, bridging the gap between the Old and New Testaments The linguistic influences shaping the Hebrew language and its evolution over time Diverse perspectives among Jewish communities regarding the New Testament and its significance Examinations of antisemitic interpretations within Christian teachings and sermons   Marc Brettler is a member of the American Academy for Jewish Research and the Council of the Society of Biblical Literature and is the Bernice and Morton Lerner Professor of Jewish Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at Duke University. The Dora Golding Professor of Biblical Studies Emeritus and former chair of the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University, he has also taught at Yale University, Brown University, Wellesley College, and Middlebury College. (See full biography here: Marc Zvi Brettler | Religious Studies (duke.edu.) Amy-Jill Levine (“AJ”) is the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. (See full biography here: Amy-Jill Levine | Hartford International University.) Don't miss this engaging discussion with two leading voices in religious studies. Tune in now and find Brettler's and Levine's book, The Jewish Annotated New Testament. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

In this week's show our guest is Ken Ammi an Argentinian-American Jewish Christian who attended private Jewish school and had his Bar Mitzvah in Israel. He was formerly involved in the New Age Movement and was a practitioner of Reiki, Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung and the I'Ching. He has been involved in Christian apologetics as a researcher and lecturer for nearly a decade and has had articles published in an apologetics journal. Ken Ammi is a long-time independent researcher and lecturer on issues pertaining to worldview philosophies and various sorts of religions who has specialized in systematic Biblical paranormology.In this capacity, he has posted thousands of articles on his website, has been published in an apologetics journal and has been interviewed for radio and podcast programs.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

In this week's our guest is Meghan Allen author of the following Thesis: TRANSFORMING EXPECTATIONS: ANALYZING MEXICAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S CONNECTIONS TO CULTURE AS TRANSFERRED BY MATERNAL FIGURESWe discuss Chicano culture and Mexican-American identity as described by feminist memoir Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

In our previous podcast we featured two sections of our radio show (comprised 2 hour 15 minutes. We now present part 3 of our ongoing review Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

First published in 2011, The Jewish Annotated New Testament (Oxford UP, 2017) was a groundbreaking work, bringing the New Testament's Jewish background to the attention of students, clergy, and general readers. In this new edition, eighty Jewish scholars bring together unparalleled scholarship to shed new light on the text. This thoroughly revised and greatly expanded second edition brings even more helpful information and new insights to the study of the New Testament. For Christian readers The Jewish Annotated New Testament offers a window into the first-century world of Judaism from which the New Testament springs. There are explanations of Jewish concepts such as food laws and rabbinic argumentation. It also provides a much-needed corrective to many centuries of Christian misunderstandings of the Jewish religion. For Jewish readers, this volume provides the chance to encounter the New Testament--a text of vast importance in Western European and American culture--with no religious agenda and with guidance from Jewish experts in theology, history, and Jewish and Christian thought. It also explains Christian practices, such as the Eucharist. The Jewish Annotated New Testament, Second Edition is an essential volume that places the New Testament writings in a context that will enlighten readers of any faith or none. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

First published in 2011, The Jewish Annotated New Testament (Oxford UP, 2017) was a groundbreaking work, bringing the New Testament's Jewish background to the attention of students, clergy, and general readers. In this new edition, eighty Jewish scholars bring together unparalleled scholarship to shed new light on the text. This thoroughly revised and greatly expanded second edition brings even more helpful information and new insights to the study of the New Testament. For Christian readers The Jewish Annotated New Testament offers a window into the first-century world of Judaism from which the New Testament springs. There are explanations of Jewish concepts such as food laws and rabbinic argumentation. It also provides a much-needed corrective to many centuries of Christian misunderstandings of the Jewish religion. For Jewish readers, this volume provides the chance to encounter the New Testament--a text of vast importance in Western European and American culture--with no religious agenda and with guidance from Jewish experts in theology, history, and Jewish and Christian thought. It also explains Christian practices, such as the Eucharist. The Jewish Annotated New Testament, Second Edition is an essential volume that places the New Testament writings in a context that will enlighten readers of any faith or none. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

First published in 2011, The Jewish Annotated New Testament (Oxford UP, 2017) was a groundbreaking work, bringing the New Testament's Jewish background to the attention of students, clergy, and general readers. In this new edition, eighty Jewish scholars bring together unparalleled scholarship to shed new light on the text. This thoroughly revised and greatly expanded second edition brings even more helpful information and new insights to the study of the New Testament. For Christian readers The Jewish Annotated New Testament offers a window into the first-century world of Judaism from which the New Testament springs. There are explanations of Jewish concepts such as food laws and rabbinic argumentation. It also provides a much-needed corrective to many centuries of Christian misunderstandings of the Jewish religion. For Jewish readers, this volume provides the chance to encounter the New Testament--a text of vast importance in Western European and American culture--with no religious agenda and with guidance from Jewish experts in theology, history, and Jewish and Christian thought. It also explains Christian practices, such as the Eucharist. The Jewish Annotated New Testament, Second Edition is an essential volume that places the New Testament writings in a context that will enlighten readers of any faith or none. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

First published in 2011, The Jewish Annotated New Testament (Oxford UP, 2017) was a groundbreaking work, bringing the New Testament's Jewish background to the attention of students, clergy, and general readers. In this new edition, eighty Jewish scholars bring together unparalleled scholarship to shed new light on the text. This thoroughly revised and greatly expanded second edition brings even more helpful information and new insights to the study of the New Testament. For Christian readers The Jewish Annotated New Testament offers a window into the first-century world of Judaism from which the New Testament springs. There are explanations of Jewish concepts such as food laws and rabbinic argumentation. It also provides a much-needed corrective to many centuries of Christian misunderstandings of the Jewish religion. For Jewish readers, this volume provides the chance to encounter the New Testament--a text of vast importance in Western European and American culture--with no religious agenda and with guidance from Jewish experts in theology, history, and Jewish and Christian thought. It also explains Christian practices, such as the Eucharist. The Jewish Annotated New Testament, Second Edition is an essential volume that places the New Testament writings in a context that will enlighten readers of any faith or none. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies

In this week's show my cohost and I tackle the resent attack on biblical vision of God discussed in the documentary created by MythVision host Derek Lambert. We appreciate his bold attempt at biblical criticism that falls into the debunking traps of counter-apologetics by being as narrow, one-sided and sometimes misguided as religious dogma. We ask the question: is he fighting against religious literalist perspective or the moral quandaries all people of good will do when they engage with the biblical text?Note: all documentary audio is a property of Derek Lambert and MythVision. Our program contains the unedited audio following the fair use standard as it is depicted for educational purposes only with no intent for or current financial benefit or promotional purposes. If him and his company desires for us to remove it we would but it would affect the context of our conversation. For full details about his projects please search his content online. Please email mysticandskeptic@gmail.com with any concerns. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

In this week's show we discuss the stigmatization and demonization of “the other” in western Christianity throughout the ages.We explore St. Agustine's influence on the many heretic hunters of Christianity who use Jews as the boogie man and how that is now applied to other groups. St. Augustine's rhetoric of carnal vs spiritual, Jew vs Christian is so engrained in Christian thought that is hard to deny. The following article addresses St. Agustine's complicated view of Jews which in his conclusion became a devastating stigmatization of Jews as the eternally cursed tribe that roams the world aimlessly due to their rebellion. His influence gave the many heretic hunters of historic Christianity the precedent  to use Jews as the eternal boogie man: https://adfontesjournal.com/commonwealth/augustine-and-antisemitism/Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

In this week's show our guest is Chaplain Stephen Faller, a New Jersey chaplain.  He is the author of "Confessions of a Circuit Rider," a reflective journey through the realms of chaplaincy, disability, adoption, and spiritual midwifery. In his works he delves into the depths beneath the surfaces of pastoral care, offering insights and revelations from the vantage point of my own unique experiences. We discuss the process of becoming a professional chaplain, Mr. Faller provides valuable insights for all those engaged in the helping professions. He can be found on the following website: www.stephen-faller.com.Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

In the New Testament, Jesus often teaches through parables — short stories rich in symbolism and ethical dilemmas. "The Good Samaritan." "The Prodigal Son." We've heard these stories so many times it's easy to overlook how challenging and even shocking they would have sounded to 1st-century ears. In this episode, scholar Amy-Jill Levine joins Helen and Dave to explain the Jewish roots of parables and how Jesus wielded parables to shake up his audience. Parables were incredibly effective teaching tools in the ancient world and they're just as powerful today, especially when we understand their deeper historical background. If you enjoy this episode, pick up a copy of AJ's terrific book, Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi. Win an SBL Study Bible!We're giving away 10 copies of the newly revised SBL Study Bible. This study Bible is tailor-made for fans of Biblical Time Machine. It takes a scholarly approach to understanding the Bible — full of essays, footnotes, maps and more — and doesn't assume any past knowledge or religious background. It's the perfect companion for a fresh look at these ancient texts. Each week we'll randomly pick a winner from the members of the Time Travelers Club, our Patreon site. Subscribe today to support the show and put your name in the running for this useful and in-depth resource. For legal reasons, this giveaway is only available to Time Travelers Club members 18 or older and living in the continental United States. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a small percentage from books purchased through the Amazon links above. Support the showJoin the Time Travelers Club!Join our Patreon to support the podcast and get special perks like bonus content and direct messaging with the hosts. Learn more and subscribe at the Time Travelers Club. Theme music written and performed by Dave Roos

In this week's show we are joined by author and filmmaker Eric Bickernicks, he wrote Higher Strange and it's sequel Higher Strangeness. His first satirical novel was  "Artifice" back in 2016.  His latest work, "Higher Strangeness," is a surreal exploration of conspiracy culture, inspired by the likes of Q-Anon, Alex Jones, Pizzagate and the paranoia surrounding surveillance technology. I think of it as The Turner Diaries for the intelligent.This novel is the second installment in my "High Strangeness" series. The first book sets the stage by satirizing UFO culture, crashed saucers and alien grey folklore."Something strange has arrived on Cape Cod, and it's not just the UFOs.Ken Wakeman, a skeptical UFOlogist who seeks the truth about paranormal phenomenon, struggles to discredit the myriad of crackpot theories out there. Melissa "Mel" Howard, a reporter for a small Cape Cod newspaper, copes with the seasonal tourist invasion and its accompanying anxieties. When the Cape becomes the national focus over a rash of UFO sights, they join forces to get to the bottom it.Despite denials from town officials and the military that UFOs have landed, mass hysteria overcomes the seaside community. In addition to the frantic humans, Astro, Ken's Golden Retriever has also been acting strangely.Joining the invasion is Klick, the promiscuous leader of a spandex-clad UFO cult whose members want to “amalgamate” with the Fornacisians when their spaceship lands. Mel learns that when dealing with wing nuts, the truth isn't necessarily “out there”. Tom Frasier, an infamous proponent of crashed saucers and frozen alien bodies, claims the local military base houses some intriguing secrets. After a visit from the FBI gives legitimacy to Tom's story, Ken will ultimately decide how far he's willing to go to witness humanity's greatest close encounter."Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

In this week's show we continue our discussion based on the interview with Dr. James Tabor. We also feature a narrative of the book Heirs of the Kingdom by your host David Daniel GonzalezMystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

In this week's show our guest is renown Biblical scholar and Professor of Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity James Tabor. Dr. Tabor is the author of nine academic books including Paul and Jesus and Paul's ascent to Paradise. He has worked at a number of archaeological sites. Dr. Tabor has been featured in dozens of documentaries broadcasted on PBS, Discovery Channel, Learning Channel, History Channel, National Geographic, Smithsonian and the BBC. Dr. Tabor has a several blogs and aa popular YouTube ChannelMystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

In this week's show we feature professor Charles Fischer who teaches humanities at Everett Community College in Washington, focusing on classic literature including Homer, Sophocles and Shakespeare. With a background in ancient Greek, a Ph.D. in English combined with a Master of Theological Studies degree from the Harvard Divinity School, Charles is uniquely positioned to draw on the events of ancient history as the basis of fiction. He lives in Seattle with his wife, the author Lisa Wogan. Our topic is teaching "Holocaust" memoir in academia. We discuss books such as Victor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning and Art Spiegelman Maus: A Survivor's Tale among  other literature that Mr. Fischer examines with his students. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

In this week's show we feature author Charles Fischer who teaches humanities at Everett Community College in Washington, focusing on classic literature including Homer, Sophocles and Shakespeare. With a background in ancient Greek, a Ph.D. in English combined with a Master of Theological Studies degree from the Harvard Divinity School, Charles is uniquely positioned to draw on the events of ancient history as the basis of fiction. He lives in Seattle with his wife, the author Lisa Wogan. He is the author of The Eunuch a new book from The Gabbro Head Press.The Eunuch is a twisted tale of personal love, moral depravity, imperial overreach, and societal decline.  The scope is staggering, the setting exotic, the characters original—and the narrator's voice is not only compelling but also frequently hilarious. The historical details have been painstakingly researched.  Although it can stand scrutiny as a historical novel, The Eunuch is really an accessible literary mash-up that calls to mind the Game of Thrones novels, Lolita, the Gormenghast novels, and Memoirs of a Geisha, with aristocratic gluttony and sexual indulgence set against the drought and famine of the failing Babylonian empire.  The central themes of The Eunuch are big and timeless: sex and sexuality, love, greed and ambition, power, betrayal, religion, war and the causes of war. An ambitious writer, Charles realized he couldn't compete with “the big swinging, literary dicks” of his father's generation – writers like Norman Mailer, Philip Roth, and John Updike – because times change and he could not write about sex and power in the same way that they did. But through the voice of the insignificant Nergal the Eunuch, Charles was able to address such topics while empowering the weak: who is more important, Nergal asks, the King that slaughters 10,000 or the slave scribe who records the King's deed for posterity? Charles's novel is a will-to-power for the powerless that ends in a bang rather than a whimper: Nergal is like a little rodent who gnaws at the foundation of the mighty Ziggurat of Babylon until he causes the summit to topple. Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back with Reed Dent to discuss the lost son of Luke 15 and what it means to be lost.The Pharisees by Joseph Sievers and Amy-Jill LevinePoet & Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth E. BaileyKingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Farrar Capon