Podcasts about kingship

Even colors—scarlet, blue, purple, and gold—can be holy when God says so. In the making of the Tabernacle, every last detail was carefully crafted according to God's instruction. Discover how God used earthly details as visible reminders of Christ's deity, humanity, sacrifice, Kingship, and generosity to His people.

Join Chris Montgomery as he delves into the teachings of the Book of Obadiah, exploring the theme of 'showing up' for others. This sermon emphasizes the importance of living with anticipation and understanding God's justice, restoration, and kingship. Discover how this Old Testament prophecy speaks to humanity's challenges and offers hope for a future day of divine justice and restoration.

09/13/26 Abbot Ankido Sipo - 3rd Sunday of Elijah (English) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

September 18th, 2026 - Rome marks sixty years of Nostra Aetate by calling Catholics to dialogue with every religion. The same month, a priest who defends the social Kingship of Christ was pulled from his classroom. Dr. Anthony Stine joins Joe McClane. Plus: a parish priest found shot dead in Mexico on the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows - Edward Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need on what Mexico's bishops are demanding. Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

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This Sunday, Pastor John King kicked off our new series "Kingdom Culture" by talking about the Kingship of Christ. As we dove into Matthew 13:3-9, John taught about the supremacy of Jesus and the Kingdom that He has ushered into the world. This Kingdom is His redemptive reign, dynamically active in the world to establish His rule.

Send us Fan MailThe line in Revelation 5:10 is either a comfort or a confrontation: Jesus “has made us unto our God kings and priests, and we shall reign on earth.” We take our time with that claim and ask what it actually means for ordinary Christians who still feel weak, pressured, and surrounded by loud earthly powers. If the Lamb was slain and now lives, and if he alone is worthy to open the scroll of God's decrees, then history is not drifting and the church is not doomed, no matter what the headlines say.We talk about the royal dignity Christ gives his people and why the Bible calls every redeemed believer a king and a priest. Priesthood means access to God through Christ, worship, and offering our lives as living sacrifices. Kingship means union with the Victor and real participation in his reign, while remembering our rule is never independent, it is derived from the Lamb who reigns right now.Then we connect Revelation 5 to Revelation 20 and Revelation 22, including the debated “thousand years.” The teaching argues the thousand years is a symbolic, present age that begins with Christ's resurrection and continues now, and that the “first resurrection” points to the new birth. We also hear reflections and questions from others, including pushback on whether believers truly “reign on earth” in the present sense, and we clarify the difference between appearances and heaven's perspective.If this strengthened you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What part of “kings and priests” is hardest for you to believe?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Sermon By: Chad Holland Series Title: Fall Feasts 2026 Sermon Title: Claiming the Kingship Sermon Week: 1 Sermon Description: Join us as Pastor Chad Holland brings a special message on Yom Teruah, looking at how Yeshua does not speak in symbolism to hide anything but rather to weed out the people who are not genuine and do not really want to know the truth.

Israel had the laws, promises, and presence of God. Yet they asked for kings, kings that turned away from God. What appeared to be failure was setting up Israel, and the world, for a truer and. better King. King Jesus.

It is clear that "Malchut" – G-d's Kingship over the world – is the dominant theme of Rosh Hashanah. If we quickly review the text of the Rosh Hashanah prayers, this becomes very evident. We repeat numerous times that Hashem is King over the universe. And Rav Saadia Gaon (882-942) writes that one of the reasons we blow the Shofar is because Rosh Hashanah is the day of G-d's coronation, and so we blow the Shofar just as trumpets are sounded at a king's coronation. But what exactly does it mean to crown Hashem as King? What does this require? Does it suffice to hear the Shofar and shout "Hashem Melech…" during the Rosh Hashanah prayer service? A powerful insight into the deeper meaning of Rosh Hashanah, and what this occasion demands of us, was offered by Rav Yitzchak Hutner (1906-1980). He explained that in order for there to be a king, there must be subjects who have some resemblance to the king. Thus, for example, the lion is king of the jungle, but the eagle is the king over the birds. The lion cannot reign over birds, because it does not fly, and the eagle cannot reign over the land animals, which don't fly. A king can attain the title of monarch only if he has subjects with whom there is some connection, and this requires a degree of resemblance. In order for us to crown Hashem as King, then, we need to resemble Him. How? The answer lies in the most fundamental difference between man and animal – the capacity to choose, to chart our course, to make decisions about who we want to be. Animals cannot choose between right or wrong. They live according to the instincts with which they were created. They react to their surroundings and their innate drives without thinking, impulsively. Only we human beings have the power to exercise restraint, to control and subdue our natural instincts. The verse states in Kohelet (3:19), "U'motar Ha'adam Min Ha'behema Ayin." This means that the only difference between man and beast is "Ayin" – the ability to decline, to say "No" to our impulses. The word "Ayin" may also be read as an acrostic representing the words "Adam Yesh Neshama" – "the human being has a soul." We have a soul, a G-d-like characteristic whereby we can choose between right or wrong, and exert control over our behavior. Hashem is all-powerful, entirely dependent and fully in control of everything. We resemble G-d in our ability to control our behavior. The Gemara famously teaches, "Ha'kol Bi'ydeh Shamayim Hutz Mi'yir'at Shamayim" – everything depends on G-d except for our fear of Heaven. Meaning, Hashem controls everything about our lives except our decisions of how to act, our choices between good and bad. And it is in this area of life – our free will to act properly or improperly – that we in a sense resemble our Creator, as this is the area over which we have control and dominion. And this, Rav Hutner explained, is our obligation on Rosh Hashanah. This is the day when G-d first created man, in His "image," with the ability to choose between right and wrong. Each year, on this day, we crown G-d anew – and for this to happen, we must recommit ourselves to resembling Him. In order to be His subjects, we must be creatures with the power of restraint and control. Our job on Rosh Hashanah is to reinforce our power of self-discipline and restraint. We must realize that when we say, "I couldn't help it," this is not true – we can help it. We can restrain ourselves, we can tell ourselves "No," we can stop bad behaviors and kick bad habits. Of course, this is hard, and change will not happen overnight – but it is not impossible. Our behavior is entirely under our power and authority. To crown Hashem as King on this day, we must become His subjects – by reaffirming our G-d-like quality of self-control. We live in a society which presents us with so many lures, pressures and temptations. Every day, we must struggle against ourselves to act the right way and to avoid wrongdoing. On Rosh Hashanah, we declare that we are fully capable of meeting this challenge, that we are not animals, that we determine our spiritual destiny, that we have the power of choice, that we are not controlled by our instincts – that we control them. By making this declaration, we become G-d's loyal servants who are deserving of His special protection and blessings.

Tune in to today's Sermon: The Kingship of Christ Date: September 6, 2026 Speaker : P/Ovr. Charles Kankam-Boateng

The Cause of ChristWe are designed to follow a cause, not just live a life of quiet devotion. The early church carried a weight most modern believers have never felt: a sense of moral obligation. They could not walk away. They could not stand by and watch the vulnerable go abused, the helpless go un-helped. Faith was never private for them. Faith was a cause, the cause of Christ.That cause changed governments. It changed unjust laws. It dismantled the traditions of demon worship across entire continents. It worked because the church refused to separate the Lordship of Jesus from the Kingship of Christ. Modern Christianity is comfortable saying "Jesus is Lord." It grows uneasy the moment someone says "Christ is King," because King demands territory, not just devotion.Jesus didn't send His church out with a suggestion. He declared total authority first, then commissioned. The gospel was never just an offer of forgiveness. It was, and is, a declaration of who rules.If you have never felt the weight of that cause, you are not alone, and you are not without a way back. This teaching is a call to feel it. To stop trading the mission for entertainment. To stop letting apathy hand ground back to the enemy while everyone else organizes for theirs. To pick back up disciplined strength, real boundaries, and the courage the early church walked in.The mission has not changed. It is time to obey it.Christ is King. Live like it.

Send us Fan MailThe Esoteric Dimension:Spiritual Architecture of KingshipWhat if Ethiopian kingship was never just political?What if it was designed as spiritual architecture — a system where covenant, symbol, ritual, and cosmic order sustained the state long before constitutions existed?This episode of King Cam Ujumbe podcast we will explore the concept of dynastic legitimacy, focusing on the Solomonic dynasty and the historical significance of the Kebra Negast. We examine how ancient Ethiopia, through figures like Haile Selassie, navigated the challenges of modern times while upholding the divine right to rule. Join us for a deep dive into Ethiopian history and the enduring legacy of its kings.We explore how the coronation of Haile Selassie functioned as more than ceremony — it operated as transformation. Anointing. Alignment. Activation.We decode the sacred titles:• King of Kings• Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah• Elect of God⏱️ Timestamps00:00–Ethiopia on Its Own Terms00:58–The Hidden Esoteric Dimension of Kingship02:19–Coronation as Alchemical Transformation03:35–“King of Kings” & Divine Hierarchy04:28–The Kebra Nagast & The Ark Tradition06:12–Guardians of the Ark: Living Spiritual Technology10:36-Centralization & Rising Tensions12:04–Mussolini, Exile & Return14:42 -The 4 Pillars of Legitimacy17:23–Political & Constitutional Authority18:13–League of Nations & Global Recognition20:14–Famine, Revolution & The Derg23:25–Can Divine Legitimacy Fail?24:17–How Ethiopia Modernized Without Losing Its Soul26:27–Sacred Symbols as Operational Technology29:37–Ethiopia, Kush, and Kemet Connection31:43–Decoding the Hidden Symbols (Next Series Preview)33:14–Ujumbe Media Announcement35:02–Upcoming Book Release40:08–Final Reflections on Ancient Kingship & Modern PowerNext: The symbols that sustained empires.

Theme: The Lord's Servant gently establishes justice. I. The Lord's Servant A. The Servant—"Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold!" B. The Chosen One 1. "My chosen one"—i.e., "elect" 2. "in whom My soul delights" C. The Spiritual One—"I have put My Spirit upon Him" II. His Establishing Justice A. The Justice 1. The righteousness of God/Christ 2. Referring to the gospel, as founded on justice a. God's justice was satisfied at the cross b. Jesus had fulfilled all righteousness for us 3. Pronouncement of "not guilty" (or the opposite) C. Its Extent—universal: "in the earth"; "to the nations" D. Its Certainty of Establishment—He will bring it forth III. His Meekness/Humility/Quiet Strength A. Silence (v. 2) B. Kindness (v. 3a, b)—a bruised reed and smoking flax Summary and Application A. Jesus will certainly establish justice in the earth B. He will do it in a humble, gentle manner 1. Violence and oppression are not the means He will use 2. And the truth that conquers is that of the gospel 3. We His servants must have this same spirit

Discover four benefits of Jesus' Kingship.

Main Point: By the Father's word, Jesus is the victorious king and priest forever.1. A Divine Oath of Kingship.2. A Divine Oath of Priesthood.

Psalm 2 This prophetic Psalm is one of the richest, Messianic Psalms written, giving us an understanding of the absolute authority of Israel's coming Messiah. Psalm 2 points us to the future of the Messiah's Kingship and Kingdom, and the ultimate subjugation of Christ's enemies and the kings of this world, where the final reality is laid out: all will either submit to Christ the King's eternal reign, or be destroyed. The timeline presented in Psalm 2 not only points us to partial fulfillment in Acts 4, but also contains within it a key verse, that presents a powerful foundational truth, positioning and enabling His church to have the correct heart posture and spiritual response in this current era of the Holy Spirit; both toward those who would oppose Christ's authority, and to those who are lost and need to know Him. By Dianne Manusama

In this opening lesson of the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe introduces the three crowns described by our Sages: the Crown of Priesthood, the Crown of Kingship, and the Crown of Torah. While the priesthood belongs to Aaron and his descendants, and kingship belongs to the House of David, the Crown of Torah stands open to every single Jew. The Torah is not inherited by status, wealth, or family lineage—it is available to anyone willing to embrace it. The only requirement is the desire to learn and the commitment to make Torah one's own.Rabbi Wolbe explains why Torah study is considered equal to all the mitzvot combined. Torah learning is not an end in itself; it equips a person to observe, teach, and live the mitzvot with enthusiasm. Even mitzvot that a person cannot physically perform can become spiritually meaningful through sincere Torah study and a heartfelt desire to fulfill them. The value of learning is measured not merely by intellectual achievement but by the passion to translate knowledge into action.The lesson then addresses one of life's greatest spiritual challenges: balancing material pursuits with Torah. Rabbi Wolbe warns against postponing Torah learning until financial success or retirement, observing that "later" almost never arrives. Instead, Torah must become the permanent priority around which all other pursuits revolve. Through stories, practical examples, and the wisdom of our Sages, he demonstrates that those who establish fixed times for Torah often become more productive in every other area of life.Rabbi Wolbe concludes with a powerful insight into the unique reward of Torah study. Unlike the material world, where success is measured only by results, Hashem rewards the sincere effort invested in learning. Even when understanding is incomplete, every minute spent studying Torah is precious before Hashem. In Judaism, effort itself is a sacred achievement, making Torah study one of the greatest investments a person can ever make._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 30, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

In this opening lesson of the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe introduces the three crowns described by our Sages: the Crown of Priesthood, the Crown of Kingship, and the Crown of Torah. While the priesthood belongs to Aaron and his descendants, and kingship belongs to the House of David, the Crown of Torah stands open to every single Jew. The Torah is not inherited by status, wealth, or family lineage—it is available to anyone willing to embrace it. The only requirement is the desire to learn and the commitment to make Torah one's own.Rabbi Wolbe explains why Torah study is considered equal to all the mitzvot combined. Torah learning is not an end in itself; it equips a person to observe, teach, and live the mitzvot with enthusiasm. Even mitzvot that a person cannot physically perform can become spiritually meaningful through sincere Torah study and a heartfelt desire to fulfill them. The value of learning is measured not merely by intellectual achievement but by the passion to translate knowledge into action.The lesson then addresses one of life's greatest spiritual challenges: balancing material pursuits with Torah. Rabbi Wolbe warns against postponing Torah learning until financial success or retirement, observing that "later" almost never arrives. Instead, Torah must become the permanent priority around which all other pursuits revolve. Through stories, practical examples, and the wisdom of our Sages, he demonstrates that those who establish fixed times for Torah often become more productive in every other area of life.Rabbi Wolbe concludes with a powerful insight into the unique reward of Torah study. Unlike the material world, where success is measured only by results, Hashem rewards the sincere effort invested in learning. Even when understanding is incomplete, every minute spent studying Torah is precious before Hashem. In Judaism, effort itself is a sacred achievement, making Torah study one of the greatest investments a person can ever make._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on July 30, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

The Kingship of Jesus is missing in most gospel presentations. Why is that so important? Why do we need royal good news?

Pastor Matt Horsfall

In this sermon, Noah breaks down the final chapters of the book of Judges (Ch 17–19), exposing two extremes of the human heart when we refuse to submit to Christ as King: religious hypocrisy and rebellious depravity. Be sure to follow 614 Church online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/614_church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/614church/Website: https://www.614church.orgTo support our ministry, https://614church.org/give/To fill out a contact card so we can stay in touch, click the link below!https://614.churchcenter.com/people/forms/283193Until Everyone Knows Jesus.

Send us Fan MailThis week we look at Zerubbabel and who he was and how he reestablishes the kingship of Christ.

In this week's conversation with Tanakh scholar and master teacher R. Hayyim Angel, we discuss Shmuel's harsh rejection of kingship expressed in the Haftarah choice and why even God's approval of the people's request cannot convince him otherwise. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftarah.

Professor Andrew Bayliss discusses the origins and geography of Sparta, a fertile but mountain-locked valley. He explains the unique dual kingship and the Spartan "plantation cult" society, which relied on the brutal enslavement of the Helots. Bayliss also notes early military overconfidence, exemplified by their defeat at Tegea.1949

Dr. Shirley's monograph, Religion, Gender, and Politics in Medieval Sri Lanka: The Reconstruction of Buddhist Kingship, ca. 1070-1215 (ARC Humanities Press, 2026), is now available open access, thanks to the generous support of the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation. This book offers a radical reconsideration of the Poḷon-naruva period, long understood to be a turning point in the history of Theravāda Buddhism. Histories of this period have been overwhelmingly based on a series of literary accounts written long after the fact. But by drawing on textual, inscriptional, numismatic, and material evidence from within the period itself, the book reveals how the intellectual and social histories of Buddhism, politics, and gender were inextricably intertwined in Poḷon-naruva. In particular, it argues that debates over what it meant to be a “good Buddhist king” were intrinsically debates about Buddhist masculinity and about the proper relationship of gender to power. Link to purchase/download the book here. Bruno M. Shirley is a lecturer in Buddhist Studies at Heidelberg University, Germany. He completed his MA in Religious Studies at Te Herenga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington, NZ, and then PhD in Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture at Cornell University in New York, USA. Dr. Shirley is a historian of religion, gender, and politics in early second-millennium Sri Lanka and beyond. As an academic, he is interested in what it meant to understand oneself as “Buddhist” in medieval South Asia. His research explores a wider range of evidence—from royal inscriptions, to monastic disciplinary codes, to elaborate poems—in order to expose the cracks and fissures between competing visions of Buddhism. Resources referred to in the interview:  Alastair Gornall, Rewriting Buddhism: Pali Literature and Monastic Reform in Sri Lanka, 1157–1270. University College London Press, 2020. Day, Tony. “Ties That (Un)Bind: Families and States in Premodern Southeast Asia.” The Journal of Asian Studies 55, no. 2 (1996): 384–409. Gunawardana, R. A. L. H. Robe and Plough: Monasticism and Economic Interest in Early Medieval Sri Lanka. University of Arizona Press, 1979. 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

Dr. Shirley's monograph, Religion, Gender, and Politics in Medieval Sri Lanka: The Reconstruction of Buddhist Kingship, ca. 1070-1215 (ARC Humanities Press, 2026), is now available open access, thanks to the generous support of the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation. This book offers a radical reconsideration of the Poḷon-naruva period, long understood to be a turning point in the history of Theravāda Buddhism. Histories of this period have been overwhelmingly based on a series of literary accounts written long after the fact. But by drawing on textual, inscriptional, numismatic, and material evidence from within the period itself, the book reveals how the intellectual and social histories of Buddhism, politics, and gender were inextricably intertwined in Poḷon-naruva. In particular, it argues that debates over what it meant to be a “good Buddhist king” were intrinsically debates about Buddhist masculinity and about the proper relationship of gender to power. Link to purchase/download the book here. Bruno M. Shirley is a lecturer in Buddhist Studies at Heidelberg University, Germany. He completed his MA in Religious Studies at Te Herenga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington, NZ, and then PhD in Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture at Cornell University in New York, USA. Dr. Shirley is a historian of religion, gender, and politics in early second-millennium Sri Lanka and beyond. As an academic, he is interested in what it meant to understand oneself as “Buddhist” in medieval South Asia. His research explores a wider range of evidence—from royal inscriptions, to monastic disciplinary codes, to elaborate poems—in order to expose the cracks and fissures between competing visions of Buddhism. Resources referred to in the interview:  Alastair Gornall, Rewriting Buddhism: Pali Literature and Monastic Reform in Sri Lanka, 1157–1270. University College London Press, 2020. Day, Tony. “Ties That (Un)Bind: Families and States in Premodern Southeast Asia.” The Journal of Asian Studies 55, no. 2 (1996): 384–409. Gunawardana, R. A. L. H. Robe and Plough: Monasticism and Economic Interest in Early Medieval Sri Lanka. University of Arizona Press, 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Dr. Shirley's monograph, Religion, Gender, and Politics in Medieval Sri Lanka: The Reconstruction of Buddhist Kingship, ca. 1070-1215 (ARC Humanities Press, 2026), is now available open access, thanks to the generous support of the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation. This book offers a radical reconsideration of the Poḷon-naruva period, long understood to be a turning point in the history of Theravāda Buddhism. Histories of this period have been overwhelmingly based on a series of literary accounts written long after the fact. But by drawing on textual, inscriptional, numismatic, and material evidence from within the period itself, the book reveals how the intellectual and social histories of Buddhism, politics, and gender were inextricably intertwined in Poḷon-naruva. In particular, it argues that debates over what it meant to be a “good Buddhist king” were intrinsically debates about Buddhist masculinity and about the proper relationship of gender to power. Link to purchase/download the book here. Bruno M. Shirley is a lecturer in Buddhist Studies at Heidelberg University, Germany. He completed his MA in Religious Studies at Te Herenga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington, NZ, and then PhD in Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture at Cornell University in New York, USA. Dr. Shirley is a historian of religion, gender, and politics in early second-millennium Sri Lanka and beyond. As an academic, he is interested in what it meant to understand oneself as “Buddhist” in medieval South Asia. His research explores a wider range of evidence—from royal inscriptions, to monastic disciplinary codes, to elaborate poems—in order to expose the cracks and fissures between competing visions of Buddhism. Resources referred to in the interview:  Alastair Gornall, Rewriting Buddhism: Pali Literature and Monastic Reform in Sri Lanka, 1157–1270. University College London Press, 2020. Day, Tony. “Ties That (Un)Bind: Families and States in Premodern Southeast Asia.” The Journal of Asian Studies 55, no. 2 (1996): 384–409. Gunawardana, R. A. L. H. Robe and Plough: Monasticism and Economic Interest in Early Medieval Sri Lanka. University of Arizona Press, 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Dr. Shirley's monograph, Religion, Gender, and Politics in Medieval Sri Lanka: The Reconstruction of Buddhist Kingship, ca. 1070-1215 (ARC Humanities Press, 2026), is now available open access, thanks to the generous support of the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation. This book offers a radical reconsideration of the Poḷon-naruva period, long understood to be a turning point in the history of Theravāda Buddhism. Histories of this period have been overwhelmingly based on a series of literary accounts written long after the fact. But by drawing on textual, inscriptional, numismatic, and material evidence from within the period itself, the book reveals how the intellectual and social histories of Buddhism, politics, and gender were inextricably intertwined in Poḷon-naruva. In particular, it argues that debates over what it meant to be a “good Buddhist king” were intrinsically debates about Buddhist masculinity and about the proper relationship of gender to power. Link to purchase/download the book here. Bruno M. Shirley is a lecturer in Buddhist Studies at Heidelberg University, Germany. He completed his MA in Religious Studies at Te Herenga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington, NZ, and then PhD in Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture at Cornell University in New York, USA. Dr. Shirley is a historian of religion, gender, and politics in early second-millennium Sri Lanka and beyond. As an academic, he is interested in what it meant to understand oneself as “Buddhist” in medieval South Asia. His research explores a wider range of evidence—from royal inscriptions, to monastic disciplinary codes, to elaborate poems—in order to expose the cracks and fissures between competing visions of Buddhism. Resources referred to in the interview:  Alastair Gornall, Rewriting Buddhism: Pali Literature and Monastic Reform in Sri Lanka, 1157–1270. University College London Press, 2020. Day, Tony. “Ties That (Un)Bind: Families and States in Premodern Southeast Asia.” The Journal of Asian Studies 55, no. 2 (1996): 384–409. Gunawardana, R. A. L. H. Robe and Plough: Monasticism and Economic Interest in Early Medieval Sri Lanka. University of Arizona Press, 1979. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/buddhist-studies

Kingship, God, Bible, Parkwood, Barefield

In this fifth session on the Luminous Mysteries, Kimberly walks us through the Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist. Join her as she highlights the announcement of Christ's Kingship, the institution of Holy Orders, and the revelation of Christ's True Presence in the Eucharist. Additionally, Kimberly guides us through this mystery with personal testimony, insightful notes from the Catechism, and astonishing prefigurements mentioned in the Old Testament that are fulfilled in the New. Whether you're watching on your own, with daughters or friends, or leading a parish study, this series is an invitation to grow as a woman of faith and grace, reflecting on the Luminous Mysteries of Jesus.

In this fifth session on the Luminous Mysteries, Kimberly walks us through the Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist. Join her as she highlights the announcement of Christ's Kingship, the institution of Holy Orders, and the revelation of Christ's True Presence in the Eucharist. Additionally, Kimberly guides us through this mystery with personal testimony, insightful notes from the Catechism, and astonishing prefigurements mentioned in the Old Testament that are fulfilled in the New.   ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconfere...

In this fifth session on the Luminous Mysteries, Kimberly walks us through the Fifth Mystery: The Institution of the Eucharist. Join her as she highlights the announcement of Christ's Kingship, the institution of Holy Orders, and the revelation of Christ's True Presence in the Eucharist. Additionally, Kimberly guides us through this mystery with personal testimony, insightful notes from the Catechism, and astonishing prefigurements mentioned in the Old Testament that are fulfilled in the New.   ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconfere...

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