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In this session, biblical scholar John Dominic Crossan examines the fundamental conflict between two competing visions in the ancient world: divine deliverance and human resistance. He contrasts the positions of two self-identified Pharisees - Paul and Josephus - revealing how Josephus portrayed Rome's imperial power as divinely ordained while Paul offered a radical alternative vision. Most provocatively, Crossan uncovers evidence of organized nonviolent resistance movements in first-century Judaism that predated Jesus and Paul, suggesting these movements connected Pharisaic beliefs about the resurrection with nonviolent opposition to empire. This historical context illuminates Jesus' command to "love your enemies" as a form of nonviolent resistance, challenging us to consider whether humanity must embrace Paul's radical vision of justice over empire to become a sustainable species. Through archaeological and textual evidence, Crossan demonstrates how these competing worldviews physically manifested in the ancient world, ultimately asking whether Paul's alternative vision remains our best hope against escalating violence. To access all 5 of Crossan's lectures, submit questions, and join future live streams, head here to join the class. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University, is widely regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Historical Jesus, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian, God and Empire, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, The Greatest Prayer, The Last Week, and The Power of Parable. He lives in Minneola, Florida. Previous Podcast Episodes with Dom & Tripp Paul, Rome, & the Violent Normalcy of Civilization Paul & the Fictional History of Luke-Acts Paul & Thecla Ask JC Anything Diana Butler Bass & John Dominic Crossan: The Resurrection of Jesus Brian McLaren & John Dominic Crossan: The Message of Jesus & the Judgement of Civilization Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome Christian Resurrection & Human Evolution The Cross & the Crisis of Civilization The Coming Kingdom & the Risen Christ The Parables of Jesus & the Parable of God How to think about Jesus like a Historian the Last Week of Jesus' Life Jesus, Paul, & Bible Questions Saving the Biblical Christmas Stories the most important discovery for understanding Jesus The Bible, Violence, & Our Future Resurrecting Easter on the First Christmas   From Jesus' Parables to Parables of God  Render Unto Caesar on God & Empire Join Dom Crossan at ...Theology Beer Camp | St. Paul, MN | October 16-18, 2025 3 Days of Craft Nerdiness with 50+ Theologians & God-Pods and 600 new friends. ONLINE CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT: The Many Faces of Christ Today The question Jesus asked his disciples still resonates today: "Who do you say that I am?" Join our transformative 5-week online learning community as we explore a rich tapestry of contemporary Christologies. Experience how diverse theological voices create a compelling vision of Jesus Christ for today's world. Expand your spiritual horizons. Challenge your assumptions. Enrich your faith. As always, the class is donation-based (including 0), so head over to ManyFacesOfChrist.com for more details and to sign up! _____________________ Hang with 40+ Scholars & Podcasts and 600 people at Theology Beer Camp 2025 (Oct. 16-18) in St. Paul, MN. This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity, Theology Nerd Throwdown, & The Rise of Bonhoeffer podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 80,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 45 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this session, biblical scholar Dominic Crossan examines the fundamental conflict between two visions of peace in the ancient world. He contrasts Augustus' Res Gestae (carved imperial boasts of achievements) with Paul's letters, revealing how Rome established "peace through victory" while Paul offered an alternative vision based on justice and non-violence. Crossan traces this tension back to Genesis, where human civilization begins with Cain's fratricide and escalates through generations of violence, contrasting sharply with the divine vision of creation centered on Sabbath justice. Through archaeological evidence from Galatian sites where Paul traveled, Crossan demonstrates how these competing worldviews physically manifested in the landscape, ultimately challenging us to consider whether humanity's inherent tendency toward escalating violence makes us a sustainable species or whether we must embrace Paul's alternative vision of peace through justice. To access all 5 of Crossan's lectures, submit questions, and join future live streams, head here to join the class. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University, is widely regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Historical Jesus, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian, God and Empire, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, The Greatest Prayer, The Last Week, and The Power of Parable. He lives in Minneola, Florida. Previous Podcast Episodes with Dom & Tripp Paul & the Fictional History of Luke-Acts Paul & Thecla Ask JC Anything Diana Butler Bass & John Dominic Crossan: The Resurrection of Jesus Brian McLaren & John Dominic Crossan: The Message of Jesus & the Judgement of Civilization Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome Christian Resurrection & Human Evolution The Cross & the Crisis of Civilization The Coming Kingdom & the Risen Christ The Parables of Jesus & the Parable of God How to think about Jesus like a Historian the Last Week of Jesus' Life Jesus, Paul, & Bible Questions Saving the Biblical Christmas Stories the most important discovery for understanding Jesus The Bible, Violence, & Our Future Resurrecting Easter on the First Christmas   From Jesus' Parables to Parables of God  Render Unto Caesar on God & Empire Join Dom Crossan at ...Theology Beer Camp | St. Paul, MN | October 16-18, 2025 3 Days of Craft Nerdiness with 50+ Theologians & God-Pods and 600 new friends. A Five-Week Online Lenten Class w/ John Dominic Crossan Join us for a transformative 5-week Lenten journey on "Paul the Pharisee: Faith and Politics in a Divided World."This course examines the Apostle Paul as a Pharisee deeply engaged with the turbulent political and religious landscape of his time. For details and to sign-up for any donation, including 0, head over here. _____________________ Hang with 40+ Scholars & Podcasts and 600 people at Theology Beer Camp 2025 (Oct. 16-18) in St. Paul, MN. This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity, Theology Nerd Throwdown, & The Rise of Bonhoeffer podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 80,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 45 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I am joined by renowned biblical scholar John Dominic Crossan for an exploration of the relationship between Paul and Luke in early Christian texts. Crossan provocatively challenges traditional understandings by arguing that Luke-Acts presents a deliberately modified version of Paul's mission to make Christianity more palatable to Roman authorities. Through detailed textual analysis, Crossan reveals how Luke downplays Paul's apostleship, reimagines his conversion, and strategically portrays Jews as hostile while depicting Romans as receptive. The discussion weaves through complex topics, including the Jerusalem Council, Paul's missionary strategy targeting "God worshipers," and the broader political implications of religious accommodation to the empire. With his characteristic blend of historical insight and contemporary relevance, Crossan ultimately suggests these ancient dynamics remain instructive today, as the merging of religion and politics continues to threaten not just democracy but "our soul." Perfect for listeners interested in biblical criticism, early Christianity, and the intersection of faith and power. To access all 5 of Crossan's lectures, submit questions, and join future live streams, head here to join the class. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University, is widely regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Historical Jesus, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian, God and Empire, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, The Greatest Prayer, The Last Week, and The Power of Parable. He lives in Minneola, Florida. Previous Podcast Episodes with Dom & Tripp Paul & Thecla Ask JC Anything Diana Butler Bass & John Dominic Crossan: The Resurrection of Jesus Brian McLaren & John Dominic Crossan: The Message of Jesus & the Judgement of Civilization Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome Christian Resurrection & Human Evolution The Cross & the Crisis of Civilization The Coming Kingdom & the Risen Christ The Parables of Jesus & the Parable of God How to think about Jesus like a Historian the Last Week of Jesus' Life Jesus, Paul, & Bible Questions Saving the Biblical Christmas Stories the most important discovery for understanding Jesus The Bible, Violence, & Our Future Resurrecting Easter on the First Christmas   From Jesus' Parables to Parables of God  Render Unto Caesar on God & Empire Join Dom Crossan at ...Theology Beer Camp | St. Paul, MN | October 16-18, 2025 3 Days of Craft Nerdiness with 50+ Theologians & God-Pods and 600 new friends. A Five-Week Online Lenten Class w/ John Dominic Crossan Join us for a transformative 5-week Lenten journey on "Paul the Pharisee: Faith and Politics in a Divided World."This course examines the Apostle Paul as a Pharisee deeply engaged with the turbulent political and religious landscape of his time. For details and to sign-up for any donation, including 0, head over here. _____________________ Hang with 40+ Scholars & Podcasts and 600 people at Theology Beer Camp 2025 (Oct. 16-18) in St. Paul, MN. This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity, Theology Nerd Throwdown, & The Rise of Bonhoeffer podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 80,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 45 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the inaugural live stream of the class Paul the Pharisee: Faith and Politics in a Divided World, John Dominic Crossan joins me to dig into the radical historical Paul. Crosson argues for the importance of understanding Paul within the context of the historical Jesus, despite Paul's often radical and misunderstood teachings. We explore topics like Paul's controversial stance on gender and slavery, backed by textual analysis, and the influence of his letters within early Christian communities. The session also discusses the story of Thecla as an archetype of Paul's radical vision and how these narratives have been reshaped to fit different sociopolitical contexts. Questions from participants help flesh out the complexities around Paul's portrayal in the New Testament and subsequent interpretations. To access all 5 of Crossan's lectures, submit questions, and join future live streams, head here to join the class. John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University, is widely regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Historical Jesus, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian, God and Empire, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, The Greatest Prayer, The Last Week, and The Power of Parable. He lives in Minneola, Florida. Previous Podcast Episodes with Dom & Tripp Ask JC Anything Diana Butler Bass & John Dominic Crossan: The Resurrection of Jesus Brian McLaren & John Dominic Crossan: The Message of Jesus & the Judgement of Civilization Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome Christian Resurrection & Human Evolution The Cross & the Crisis of Civilization The Coming Kingdom & the Risen Christ The Parables of Jesus & the Parable of God How to think about Jesus like a Historian the Last Week of Jesus' Life Jesus, Paul, & Bible Questions Saving the Biblical Christmas Stories the most important discovery for understanding Jesus The Bible, Violence, & Our Future Resurrecting Easter on the First Christmas   From Jesus' Parables to Parables of God  Render Unto Caesar on God & Empire Join Dom Crossan at ...Theology Beer Camp | St. Paul, MN | October 16-18, 2025 3 Days of Craft Nerdiness with 50+ Theologians & God-Pods and 600 new friends. A Five-Week Online Lenten Class w/ John Dominic Crossan Join us for a transformative 5-week Lenten journey on "Paul the Pharisee: Faith and Politics in a Divided World."This course examines the Apostle Paul as a Pharisee deeply engaged with the turbulent political and religious landscape of his time. Through the lens of his letters and historical context, we will explore Paul's understanding of Jesus' Life-Vision, his interpretation of the Execution-and-Resurrection, and their implications for nonviolence and faithful resistance against empire. Each week, we will delve into a specific aspect of Paul's theology and legacy, reflecting on its relevance for our own age of autocracy and political turmoil. . For details and to sign-up for any donation, including 0, head over here. _____________________ Hang with 40+ Scholars & Podcasts and 600 people at Theology Beer Camp 2025 (Oct. 16-18) in St. Paul, MN. This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity, Theology Nerd Throwdown, & The Rise of Bonhoeffer podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 80,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 45 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary New Testament scholar John Dominic Crossan joined me in answering a bunch of different questions from the Homebrewed Community, and it was some serious nerdy fun! The conversation covers Dom's Irish Catholic heritage, his views on the historical Jesus, the impact of Roman imperialism on Jesus' ministry, the concept of collaborative eschatology, and a response to mythicist arguments regarding the historicity of Jesus. Additionally, Crossan provides insights into creating a historically accurate Jesus film, the role of archaeological discoveries in understanding the New Testament, and his reflections on the Jesus seminar. The episode wraps up with exciting future plans, including Crossan's participation in Theology Beer Camp, where he will explore the intersection of Paul's vision of the cosmos and modern scientific understanding. Don't miss this enlightening session filled with rich historical context and profound theological reflections. You can WATCH this conversation on YouTube John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University, is widely regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Historical Jesus, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian, God and Empire, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, The Greatest Prayer, The Last Week, and The Power of Parable. He lives in Minneola, Florida. Previous Podcast Episodes with Dom & Tripp Diana Butler Bass & John Dominic Crossan: The Resurrection of Jesus Brian McLaren & John Dominic Crossan: The Message of Jesus & the Judgement of Civilization Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome Christian Resurrection & Human Evolution The Cross & the Crisis of Civilization The Coming Kingdom & the Risen Christ The Parables of Jesus & the Parable of God How to think about Jesus like a Historian the Last Week of Jesus' Life Jesus, Paul, & Bible Questions Saving the Biblical Christmas Stories the most important discovery for understanding Jesus The Bible, Violence, & Our Future Resurrecting Easter on the First Christmas   From Jesus' Parables to Parables of God  Render Unto Caesar on God & Empire A Five-Week Online Lenten Class w/ John Dominic Crossan Join us for a transformative 5-week Lenten journey on "Paul the Pharisee: Faith and Politics in a Divided World."This course examines the Apostle Paul as a Pharisee deeply engaged with the turbulent political and religious landscape of his time. Through the lens of his letters and historical context, we will explore Paul's understanding of Jesus' Life-Vision, his interpretation of the Execution-and-Resurrection, and their implications for nonviolence and faithful resistance against empire. Each week, we will delve into a specific aspect of Paul's theology and legacy, reflecting on its relevance for our own age of autocracy and political turmoil. . For details and to sign-up for any donation, including 0, head over here. _____________________ Hang with 40+ Scholars & Podcasts and 600 people at Theology Beer Camp 2025 (Oct. 16-18) in St. Paul, MN. This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity, Theology Nerd Throwdown, & The Rise of Bonhoeffer podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 80,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 45 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 07:55)The Threat of Losing an Election Does Not Justify an Immoral Position: Former President Trump Reveals Political Expediency Position on AbortionPart II (07:55 - 17:23)‘That Law Can't Still Be on the Books, Right?' — The Left Responds to the Comstock ActRepeal the Comstock Act before the GOP tries using it to ban abortion by The Washington Post (The Editorial Board)I Hope to Repeal an Arcane Law That Could Be Misused to Ban Abortion Nationwide by The New York Times (Tina Smith)Part III (17:23 - 24:37)Is Abortion Endangered in the U.S. or Not? The New York Times Cannot Seem to Get Its Argument StraightThe Persistent Threat to Abortion Rights by The New York Times (The Editorial Board)Abortions Rose in Most States This Year, New Data Shows by The New York Times (Amy Schoenfeld Walker and Allison McCann)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

This week, we are joined by Diana Butler Bass as we discuss the historical Jesus, the resurrected Christ, and a host of questions from members of the online class. To join the class, head over to www.CrossanClass.com WATCH the video of the conversation here. JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Previous Episodes with Diana & Tripp 2024: The Sequel The Christology Ladder The Indictment Edition of Ruining Dinner American Saints in a Cynical Age Ruining Dinner… and Date Nights Welcome to the Post-Christian Century Ruining Christmas Dinner Ruining Election Night Dinner The Over-Rated Genie God Bad Blood, Civil War, and other Soothing Topics Shall the Fundies (Keep) Winning?, Abortion, and Black Holes Theology and Spirituality in a Time of Rupture White Evangelical Theopolitics, John Shelby Spong, & Jesus 20 Years of Religious Decline Jesus After Religion and Beyond Fear Ruining Dinner with Diana Butler Bass and Robyn Henderson-Espinoza Evangelical Decline, the Supreme Court, and the Horizon of Possibility Debating, Praying, and Living with Tyrants Religion, Politics, & the Elephant in the Room John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University, is widely regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Historical Jesus, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian, God and Empire, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, The Greatest Prayer, The Last Week, and The Power of Parable. He lives in Minneola, Florida. Previous Podcast Episodes with Dom & Tripp Brian McLaren & John Dominic Crossan: The Message of Jesus & the Judgement of Civilization Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome Christian Resurrection & Human Evolution The Cross & the Crisis of Civilization The Coming Kingdom & the Risen Christ The Parables of Jesus & the Parable of God How to think about Jesus like a Historian the Last Week of Jesus' Life Jesus, Paul, & Bible Questions Saving the Biblical Christmas Stories the most important discovery for understanding Jesus The Bible, Violence, & Our Future Resurrecting Easter on the First Christmas  From Jesus' Parables to Parables of God  Render Unto Caesar on God & Empire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw as we discuss how historical Jesus scholarship can challenge and shape Christian practice, along with a host of questions from members of the online class. To join the class, head over to www.CrossanClass.com WATCH the video of the conversation here. JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is Associate Professor of New Testament and Christian Ministry at Campbell University in North Carolina. She is an ordained Baptist minister and has a passion for teaching the Bible and training pastors. Jennifer is a Nerd-in-Residence for the Bible for Normal People and is the author ofScapegoats: The Bible through the Eyes of Victims & The Gospel of John for Normal People. Jennifer's Previous Visit to the Podcast the Gospel through the Eyes of the Victim John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University, is widely regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Historical Jesus, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian, God and Empire, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, The Greatest Prayer, The Last Week, and The Power of Parable. He lives in Minneola, Florida. Previous Podcast Episodes with Dom & Tripp Brian McLaren & John Dominic Crossan: The Message of Jesus & the Judgement of Civilization Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome Christian Resurrection & Human Evolution The Cross & the Crisis of Civilization The Coming Kingdom & the Risen Christ The Parables of Jesus & the Parable of God How to think about Jesus like a Historian the Last Week of Jesus' Life Jesus, Paul, & Bible Questions Saving the Biblical Christmas Stories the most important discovery for understanding Jesus The Bible, Violence, & Our Future Resurrecting Easter on the First Christmas  From Jesus' Parables to Parables of God  Render Unto Caesar on God & Empire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brian McLaren and John Dominic Crossan join us as we discuss Jesus's civilizational significance, hear his teachings in their historical context, examine the habit of interpreting Jesus against his intentions, and answer a host of questions from members of the online class. To join the class, head over to www.CrossanClass.com Watch the conversation on Video here. Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of  The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and works closely with the Wild Goose Festival, the Fair Food Program, Vote Common Good, and Progressive Christianity. His recent projects include an illustrated children's book (for all ages) called Cory and the Seventh Story and The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey, and Faith After Doubt. His newest book is Do I Stay Christian? and we are going to read it together. Previous Episodes with Brian Should I Stay Christian if I Don't Believe? a God Worthy of Love Saying Yes to Christianity Questioning Christianity Do I Stay Christian? God – Pray – Driscoll Faith Beyond Fear in an Age of Terror 20 Years of Religious Decline A New Kind of Road Trip Parenting for the Common Good We need a new story! Avoiding spiritual and planetary collapse Brian McLaren & Pando Populus John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University, is widely regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Historical Jesus, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian, God and Empire, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, The Greatest Prayer, The Last Week, and The Power of Parable. He lives in Minneola, Florida. Previous Podcast Episodes with Dom & Tripp Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome Christian Resurrection & Human Evolution The Cross & the Crisis of Civilization The Coming Kingdom & the Risen Christ The Parables of Jesus & the Parable of God How to think about Jesus like a Historian the Last Week of Jesus' Life Jesus, Paul, & Bible Questions Saving the Biblical Christmas Stories the most important discovery for understanding Jesus The Bible, Violence, & Our Future Resurrecting Easter on the First Christmas  From Jesus' Parables to Parables of God  Render Unto Caesar on God & Empire JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we are joined by Rev. Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan. Brian kicks things off by sharing how Dom's work on the historical Jesus and his conflict with Rome challenges us today. We end up tackling a host of questions from members of the online class and end with a conversation on the resurrection. To join the class, head over to www.CrossanClass.com Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Known for his theologically informed preaching and his embrace of the deep and long history of the church, Zahnd provides a forum for pastors to engage with leading theologians and is a frequent conference speaker. He is the author of several books, including When Everything's on Fire, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, A Farewell to Mars, and Beauty Will Save the World. John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University, is widely regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Historical Jesus, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian, God and Empire, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, The Greatest Prayer, The Last Week, and The Power of Parable. He lives in Minneola, Florida. Previous Podcast Episodes with Dom & Tripp Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome Christian Resurrection & Human Evolution The Cross & the Crisis of Civilization The Coming Kingdom & the Risen Christ The Parables of Jesus & the Parable of God How to think about Jesus like a Historian the Last Week of Jesus' Life Jesus, Paul, & Bible Questions Saving the Biblical Christmas Stories the most important discovery for understanding Jesus The Bible, Violence, & Our Future Resurrecting Easter on the First Christmas  From Jesus' Parables to Parables of God  Render Unto Caesar on God & Empire   JOIN the HISTORICAL JESUS class with Dom Crossan JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're celebrating James Browns 90th birthday, and got some fresh funk for y'all. 01- James Brown - Everybody Wanna Get Funky One More Time (Pt. 1) 02- Kurt Elling - Not Here / Not Now 03- Orgone - On The Road Again (feat. Phil Diamond) 04- John Michael Bradford - I'll Still Be the Man (feat. Dumpstaphunk) 05- The Burroughs - Harder To Believe 06- Eddie Roberts, George Porter Jr., & Floki Sessions - Boots In Place 07- Cory Wong - Flyers Direct (The Power Station Tour Live) 08- Octave Cat - Talk to Me 09- The Heavy Pets - Help Me Help You 10- The Mighty Mocambos - International Cypher 11- The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble - Aragon (Live) 12- Great Revivers - Seek & Destroy 13- Kerbside Collection - Fleet Streak 14- Silky Steps - Treasure 15- Durand Jones - See It Through 16- James Brown - Everybody Wanna Get Funky One More Time (Pt. 2)

In A Fresh Perspective, dig into topics central to the Christian experience in fresh ways, and (re)discover a faith you can love.__What's the Issue Anyway?The Bible has been a significant source of ___________.The Bible has been a significant source of _____________.Christians are leaving the church because of the ___________ more than any other single reason.A Fresh Perspective on the Bible starts with knowing a little secret about _____________-_____________ interpretation methods.What Is the Fresh Perspective on the bible?A Fresh Perspective affirms an ________________-___________________ interpretation of the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Corinthians 4:7 and Luke 24:13-35Stories can be ___________, even if they are not factual reports.A Fresh Perspective affirms the Bible as _____________.By affirming its sacredness, we are saying that the Bible is our ___________________ document, _______________ document and _____________ tradition. A Fresh Perspective affirms Jesus as the ___________ of the Bible.A Fresh Perspective affirms the ___________________ nature of the Bible.Don't Miss This!A Fresh Perspective is important because sometimes the Bible is ___________.A Fresh Perspective free us from the tyranny of those who ________________ the Bible.How can I live this in my everyday, normal life?Embrace the Bible _______ ___________, not the one modernity wanted.Let _____________ be your travel companion as you wander through the Bible. Remember that taking the Bible ________________ does not mean taking it ________________.How does this make me a better person and the world a better place?A Fresh Perspective can help us (re)discover a Bible that we can ___________ to read.What is God inviting you into today?Sign me up for the Thursday Evening Conversation Group at the Crossroads building.I would like to get the digital weekly conversation guide.Sign me up for the Digital Conversation Group.Read one Psalm each day this week, looking for the metaphorical meaning.Thought provoking questions:When you think of the Bible, what word comes to mind? Why that word?Have you ever felt like the Bible was being used as a weapon against you? How so?Does it make you nervous, bring you a sense of freedom, or something else to think of the Bible as written by humans?Why are stories such a powerful way to convey truths?Is the idea that the Bible is wrong at times but also sacred easy or difficult for you to hold? Why?For Further ReadingThings Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality by Richard RohrThe Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It byPeter EnnsHow the Bible Actually Works by Peter EnnsConvictions by Marcus BorgThe Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith by Marcus BorgReading the Bible Again for the First Time by Marcus BorgA More Christlike Word by Bradley JersakWhat is the Bible by Rob BellHow to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian by John Dominic Crossan

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 06:45) Part II (06:45 - 17:52) Gaslighting: Merriam-Webster Picks Its Word of the Year by BBC News (Sam Cabral)Part III (17:52 - 19:44) How Does the ‘Respect for Marriage' Act Make a Church and Pastor Vulnerable If They Will Not Perform Same-Sex Marriage Ceremonies? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingA Friend's Response to David French on the Respect for Marriage Act by WORLD Opinions (Kristen Waggoner)Part IV (19:44 - 23:14) Did God Try to Kill Moses? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingDid God Try to Kill Moses? by AlbertMohler.com (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.)Part V (23:14 - 25:53) Is It Possible for a Person to Take His Own Life and Still Be a Christian? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Guest Info/Bio: Guest Bio: This week I welcome back John Dominic Crossan! Dr. Crossan is one of the preeminent New Testament scholars and historian of early Christianity. He is known for his contemporary historical Jesus research and he has written both popular and academic books on an array of topics. Dr. Crossan received his Doctor of Divinity at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, the Irish national seminary and completed two additional years of study in biblical languages at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. He completed two additional years of study in archeology at the Ecole Biblique in Jordanian East Jerusalem. He served as co-chair of the Jesus Seminar and also served as president of the Chicago Society of Biblical Research from 1978-1979, and as president of the Society of Biblical Literature in 2012. (Selected) Published Works: The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Mediterranean Jewish Peasant; Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography; Who Killed Jesus? Exposing the Roots of Anti-Semitism in the Gospel Story of the Death of Jesus; In Search of Paul: How Jesus's Apostle Opposed Rome's Empire with God's Kingdom; God and Empire: Jesus Against Rome, Then and Now; The First Paul: Reclaiming the Radical Visionary Behind the Church's Conservative Icon; The Power of Parable: How Fiction by Jesus became fiction about Jesus; How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian: Struggling with Divine Violence from Genesis Through Revelation; and Resurrecting Easter: How the West Lost and the East Kept the Original Easter Vision. Guest Website/Social Media: www.johndominiccrossan.com Facebook: @johndominiccrossan Theme Music by: Forrest Clay “This Water I am Treading & You Must Go” found on the brand new EP, Recover.You can find Forrest Clay's music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is found!This episode of the Deconstructionists Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson Stay on top of all of the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to check out our blog, snag a t-shirt, or follow us on social mediaJoin our Patreon family here: www.patreon.com/deconstructionists Website by Ryan BattlesAll photos by Jared HevronLogos designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen PfluigT-shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner. Starting your own podcast? Try Riverside! https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=john-williamsonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I've been fielding some variation of the question, "How Can I Get All of This Done and Still Be a Good Supervisor?" for quite a few people during coaching lately. People are struggling because there's too much work to do, too few people to do it, and they can't keep up this pace for much longer. In this follow up episode from "The Freedom of the Impossible,"  I go short and sweet about the answer to this question. If you've been struggling as well, listen to this episode. 

We are delighted to welcome Dr. John Dominic Crossan on Saturday, March 5th as part of our WBC Speaker Series! As a preparation for this event, our pastor Art sat down to talk with Dr. Crossan to get to know him better. We hope you'll enjoy this bonus podcast conversation as they talk about Dr. Crossan's career and research, the historical Jesus, and what exactly Jesus was up to in the first century. On March 5th from 3:00 to 4:30pm, Dr. Crossan will present his lecture at Williamsburg Baptist entitled “The Vision of Easter,” based on his recent book, Resurrecting Easter: How the West Lost and the East Kept the Original Easter Vision (2018). In it, Crossan contends that Christians today would be wise to recapture the earliest understanding of the resurrection event. Unlike the Western image of a solitary Jesus rising from an empty tomb, Crossan observes that the standard image for the resurrection in Eastern Christianity is communal and collective, and this offers a profound opportunity for reflection and hope today. Dr. Crossan's lecture will be an exercise in "visual theology," with images plus commentary. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A. Note: He will be joining us via Zoom due to Covid precautions. You can join us in-person in our sanctuary, or via Zoom as well! You can find the Zoom link on the front page of our website at www.williamsburgbaptist.com. John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University, is widely regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Historical Jesus, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian, God and Empire, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, The Greatest Prayer, The Last Week, and The Power of Parable. He lives in Minneola, Florida. Find out more about Dr. Crossan at https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/john-dominic-crossan.

Pastor Jill Moffett and Pastor Jerry Rairdon continue the summer book and sermon series, "What's the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian? A Guide to What Matters Most," with a message Jesus' resurrection and the hope that it brings for Christians.

Pastor Jerry Rairdon continues the summer book and sermon series, "What's the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian? A Guide to What Matters Most," with a message on the Biblical dillema of suffering and how we can deal with the pain and suffering that may come in our lives.

An overly optimistic theory regarding James Gunn’s 'The Suicide Squad', Ray Fisher says there might still be a chance he’ll be in 'The Flash', and Zack Snyder speaks about the RestoreTheSnyderverse movement during JusticeCon...Justice Con 2021: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbXef0QoqdIfcXUMj_DD7AThe Suicide Squad Director James Gunn Says the Movie Is 100% Finished |Suicide Squad Director James Gunn Teases Possibility Of More DC Comics Projects |James Gunn Reveals Surprising BTS Detail About Peacemaker's Helmet |The Suicide Squad Director James Gunn Shoots Down "Overly Optimistic" Death Toll |The Flash Movie Starring Ezra Miller, Ben Affleck, and Michael Keaton Now Filming |New Logo Revealed |The Flash Lands Mortal Kombat and Blade Runner 2049 Composer Benjamin Wallfisch |Ray Fisher Reacts to The Flash Filming Announcement |Ray Fisher Says Cyborg Return Still Possible for The Flash if Warner Bros. Makes Amends |Aquaman 2 Adds Game of Thrones Alum Pilou Asbaek |Zack Snyder Speaks Out on #RestoreTheSnyderVerse Movement After Justice League Success on HBO Max |Zack Snyder Reveals Green Lantern Actor From Justice League Deleted Scene |Zack Snyder Confirms Biblical Easter Egg in Justice League |Zack Snyder Reveals Actor Inspiration for Granny Goodness' Appearance in Justice League |Zack Snyder and Chris Terrio Reveal Alternate Batman v Superman Titles, Including Justice League: Rising |Joe Manganiello Teases Deathstroke Plot Details For Cancelled Movie |Suicide Squad Director David Ayer Shares New Look at Ayer Cut Ending Where El Diablo Lives |Blackhawks: Steven Spielberg's DC Movie Appears to Still Be in the Works |Here's How Dave Bautista's Pitch to Play Bane Went |The Batman HBO Max Spinoff Gotham PD Showrunner Addresses Comparison to FOX's Gotham |Gotham Central's Co-Creator Told The Batman Spinoff Series On HBO Max Is Not Gotham Central |Doom Patrol Season 3 Casts Dead Boy Detectives, Including David Tennant's Son Ty Tennant |Who Would Win: Omni-Man or Superman? |Who Would We Like to See in 'The Flash'? |Which Lantern Corp Would We Join? |Who Would We Love to See as a Villain in a Second Batfleck Film? |

An overly optimistic theory regarding James Gunn’s 'The Suicide Squad', Ray Fisher says there might still be a chance he’ll be in 'The Flash', and Zack Snyder speaks about the RestoreTheSnyderverse movement during JusticeCon...Justice Con 2021: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbXef0QoqdIfcXUMj_DD7AThe Suicide Squad Director James Gunn Says the Movie Is 100% Finished |Suicide Squad Director James Gunn Teases Possibility Of More DC Comics Projects |James Gunn Reveals Surprising BTS Detail About Peacemaker's Helmet |The Suicide Squad Director James Gunn Shoots Down "Overly Optimistic" Death Toll |The Flash Movie Starring Ezra Miller, Ben Affleck, and Michael Keaton Now Filming |New Logo Revealed |The Flash Lands Mortal Kombat and Blade Runner 2049 Composer Benjamin Wallfisch |Ray Fisher Reacts to The Flash Filming Announcement |Ray Fisher Says Cyborg Return Still Possible for The Flash if Warner Bros. Makes Amends |Aquaman 2 Adds Game of Thrones Alum Pilou Asbaek |Zack Snyder Speaks Out on #RestoreTheSnyderVerse Movement After Justice League Success on HBO Max |Zack Snyder Reveals Green Lantern Actor From Justice League Deleted Scene |Zack Snyder Confirms Biblical Easter Egg in Justice League |Zack Snyder Reveals Actor Inspiration for Granny Goodness' Appearance in Justice League |Zack Snyder and Chris Terrio Reveal Alternate Batman v Superman Titles, Including Justice League: Rising |Joe Manganiello Teases Deathstroke Plot Details For Cancelled Movie |Suicide Squad Director David Ayer Shares New Look at Ayer Cut Ending Where El Diablo Lives |Blackhawks: Steven Spielberg's DC Movie Appears to Still Be in the Works |Here's How Dave Bautista's Pitch to Play Bane Went |The Batman HBO Max Spinoff Gotham PD Showrunner Addresses Comparison to FOX's Gotham |Gotham Central's Co-Creator Told The Batman Spinoff Series On HBO Max Is Not Gotham Central |Doom Patrol Season 3 Casts Dead Boy Detectives, Including David Tennant's Son Ty Tennant |Who Would Win: Omni-Man or Superman? |Who Would We Like to See in 'The Flash'? |Which Lantern Corp Would We Join? |Who Would We Love to See as a Villain in a Second Batfleck Film? |

In this show from Season 1 we are honored to have a world renown scholar who participated in the Jesus Seminar in the 1990’s. His books include Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography and The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Mediterranean Jewish Peasant. During our show John Dominic Crossan explains his view of the historical Jesus and elaborates on his reconstruction of the historical figure. In his research he portrays Jesus as a hellenized Jewish cynic philosopher, he also discussed Jesus Jewish heritage, his social teachings as well as his revolutionary tactics against the Roman empire.Along with Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan has co-authored a series of books: The Last Week: A Day by Day Account of Jesus’s Final Week in Jerusalem (2006); The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach about the Birth of Jesus (2007); and The First Paul: Reclaiming the Radical Visionary Behind the Church’s Conservative Icon(2009).His most recent book is How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian: Struggling with Divine Violence from Genesis through Revelation (HarperOne, 2015).

The 2 Larry's, together again. Comedian Larry Beyah joins Ex-exterminator Comedian Larry Izzo once again to talk mice, bugs and women. One the subject of pesticides, Beyah puts forth an interesting theory about crack and genocide, while our host, Izzo, informs us about the larvae of an Indian moth that often find their way into boxes of cereal and even explains how that cereal may STILL BE edible (for the truly bold and broke victim of their infestation).   

You Can't Be OK With Current Democrat Leaders and Still Be a Christian - A VERY important message but listen before you judge. :)

The effects of social media are detrimental to the so-called 'awakened’ or ‘yogic’ mind. By its very nature, social media is in direct opposition to that which Yoga is.  Aaron and Alissa get real about social media's toxic effects, the nature of our separation and suffering as humans, and suggest a few ideas to become aware of your own social media use and its affect on your wellbeing.  Read and share Aaron's article "We Can't Be Yogis and Still Be on Social Media" on Elephant Journal Music by: A.Mantra (Aaron Patrick Applebottom) Our website: Tantric Life-Making Friend us on Facebook: Tantric Life-Making + Academy of Tantric Science + Alissa + Aaron Follow us on Instagram: Academy of Tantric Science + Aaron + Alissa Join our exclusive retreat: Jungle Love Attend our local events: Pujas and Workshops

If it’s a travel show, why is Gary going off on a tangent about the Alabama Abortion Law? (Because everyone else is). NOTE: in the abortion monolog, Gary will say that the Alabama law targets women for prosecution (even if they get their abortion out of state). Fortunately for women, unfortunately for Gary, this is incorrect. Like the North Carolina “Born Alive” bill, and like most other anti-abortion legislation, the Alabama law has a specific clause exempting the pregnant woman from both civil and criminal liability, while placing the entire prosecution on the doctor. Gary fesses up in TTS Episode 60: Correction (Dammit).Then travel? No, then Frazz, and Pixel 3a XL… then travel.Cyndi and Gary were in Park City, Utah for vacation last week. Absolutely the wrong time to go? It’s a ski resort, but the snow was melting, and the mountain was too muddy to play on (hence “Mud Season”). Winter, Summer and even Fall are when Park City shines. Even the locals leave in Spring. But… they found stuff to do.LINKSThat one abortion doctor convicted of murder (Washington Post): https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2013/04/15/the-gosnell-case-heres-what-you-need-to-know/?utm_term=.bf34726e9c34 N&O As abortion bills advance nationwide, where does NC’s ‘born alive’ bill stand? https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article230425074.html Washington Post Televangelist Pat Robertson: Alabama’s abortion ban is ‘extreme’ and has ‘gone too far’ https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/05/15/televangelist-pat-robertson-alabamas-abortion-ban-is-extreme-has-gone-too-far/?utm_term=.3a0b8f3bd73a Slate Alabama’s Extremist Abortion Bill Ruins John Roberts’ Roe Plan https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/05/alabama-abortion-bill-supreme-court-john-roberts-roe.html Wired 'HEARTBEAT' BILLS GET THE SCIENCE OF FETAL HEARTBEATS ALL WRONG https://www.wired.com/story/heartbeat-bills-get-the-science-of-fetal-heartbeats-all-wrong/ Insanity Is Doing the Same Thing Over and Over Again and Expecting Different Results:Frazz https://www.gocomics.com/frazz/2019/05/06 Quote Investigator https://quoteinvestigator.com/2017/03/23/same/ Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-therapy/200907/the-definition-insanity-is Marian Call I’ll Still Be a Geek After Nobody Think It’s Chic (The Nerd Anthem)https://www.reddit.com/r/EarthPorn/ This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jrwFHub0y_kTTS web site: http://TriangleTalkShow.comYouTube viewers please note: TTS 59 had a playback problem on Android and Roku (but not on the web). So I uploaded another version to play back on those devices. Sorry for the confusion.

Guest Bio: This week we have the great honor of speaking with the legendary John Dominic Crossan! Dr. Crossan is one of the preeminent New Testament scholars and historian of early Christianity. He is known for his contemporary historical Jesus research and he has written both popular and academic books on an array of topics. Dr. Crossan received his Doctor of Divinity at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, the Irish national seminary and completed two additional years of study in biblical languages at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. He completed two additional years of study in archeology at the Ecole Biblique in Jordanian East Jerusalem. He served as co-chair of the Jesus Seminar and also served as president of the Chicago Society of Biblical Research from 1978-1979, and as president of the Society of Biblical Literature in 2012. (Selected) Published Works: The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Mediterranean Jewish Peasant; Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography; Who Killed Jesus? Exposing the Roots of Anti-Semitism in the Gospel Story of the Death of Jesus; In Search of Paul: How Jesus’s Apostle Opposed Rome’s Empire with God’s Kingdom; God and Empire: Jesus Against Rome, Then and Now; The First Paul: Reclaiming the Radical Visionary Behind the Church’s Conservative Icon; The Power of Parable: How Fiction by Jesus became fiction about Jesus; How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian: Struggling with Divine Violence from Genesis Through Revelation; and Resurrecting Easter: How the West Lost and the East Kept the Original Easter Vision. Guest Website/Social Media: www.johndominiccrossan.com Facebook: @johndominiccrossan Special Guest Music Provide by: Findlay Brown twitter: @findlaybrown Facebook: @findlaybrown instagram: @findlaybrownofficial Enjoy the songs? Songs featured on this episode were: “All is Love, Born of the Stars, & Mountain Falls for the Sea” from the album, Slow Light. “Home & When the Lights Go Out” from the forthcoming album, Not Everything Beautiful is Good (Available May 18, 2018). Findlay Brown’s music is available on: iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud, and anywhere good music is found! DECONSTRUCTIONISTS LIVE!!! We have a live event in Denver on April the 28th! Grab your tickets here: www.thedeconstructionists.com/events/ or at www.eventbright.com (search deconstructionists podcast live) Donate/Patreon: Check out our website www.thedeconstructionists.com to become part of our Patreon family, listen to all of our past episodes, subscribe for future episodes, connect with us on social media, read our blog, or get your hands on one of our many cool t-shirts or pint glasses! Website designed by @ryanbattles The Deconstructionists Podcast is produced by Nicholas Rowe at National Audio Preservation Society: A full service recording studio and creative habitat, located in Heath, Ohio. Find them on Facebook and Twitter or visit their website for more information. www.nationalaudiopreservationsociety.weebly.com www.facebook.com/nationalaudiopreservationsociety Twitter: @napsrecording Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Shuck begins a five-part series on Revisioning Christianity. How did Christianity triumph? Was it a hoax? Is it unbelievable? Does it yet have a message to inspire peace and justice?  My five guests include Bart Ehrman, author of the newly released, The Triumph of Christianity: How A Forbidden Religion Swept the World, John Shelby Spong, author of the newly released, Unbelievable: Why Neither Ancient Creeds Nor the Reformation Can Produce a Living Faith Today, David Skrbina, author of the newly released, The Jesus Hoax: How St. Paul's Cabal Fooled the World for Two Thousand Years, Angela Yarber, creator of the Holy Women Icons Project, and starting us off, John Dominic Crossan, who with his wife, Sarah Sexton Crossan have just released Resurrecting Easter: How the West Lost and the East Kept the Original Easter Vision. Professor John Dominic Crossan is regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time. He is the author of 30 or so books including his hugely influential, The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Mediterranean Jewish Peasant. This is the third time Professor Crossan has been on Progressive Spirit. Previously on this show we discussed his books, The Power of Parable: How Fiction by Jesus became fiction about Jesus, and How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian: Struggling with Divine Violence from Genesis Through Revelation. In this episode, we discuss how the vision of Easter as depicted in the Eastern iconography of Anastasis "rising up" symbolizes non-violent resistance to empire.Re

Cait Flanders shares how she made the switch to working remotely while staying productive. This is Part 3 of 3. Episode 335: How to Work Remotely and Still Be a Boss - Part 3 by Cait Flanders (Managing Energy & Productivity While Working from Home). Cait Flanders started her site to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week. The original post is located here:  and 

Cait Flanders shares how she made the switch to working remotely while staying productive. This is Part 2 of 3. Episode 334: How to Work Remotely and Still Be a Boss - Part 2 by Cait Flanders (Remote Working & Isolation). Cait Flanders started her site to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week. The original post is located here:  and  StartEngine is a leading equity crowdfunding site that allows you to raise capital for your business directly from customers, fans, and users. Get 20% off all set up and marketing services: 

Cait Flanders shares how she made the switch to working remotely while staying productive. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 333: How to Work Remotely and Still Be a Boss - Part 1 by Cait Flanders (Working From Home Routines & Productivity). Cait Flanders started her site to document her debt repayment journey. After paying it off, she adopted a minimalist lifestyle, tossed 75% of her stuff, and is currently doing a two-year shopping ban. She shares stories and lessons learned every week. The original post is located here:  and  This episode is proudly sponsored by DesignCrowd! Get $100 off your first design project with the coupon code OPTIMAL: 

In the Star Wars: The Old Republic section of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their last few weeks in game, community happenings, and the small amount of 5.7 news announced this week. Links: PAX 2018 SWTOR Cantina SWTOR Live Stream today December 20th! And no conquest reward .... AGAIN and AGAIN … So about PvP hacking… 3x Special Forces Armor Sets, Enjoy (Code Redemption) Game Update 5.7 and Beyond Companion Specific? Voiced Alliance Alert? Other classes through terminal? Pippi's Longstockings SWTOR Refer-a-friend links at theusualpodcast.com on our about page Star Wars Section - (21:50) In the Star Wars section of the show, the guys discuss Star Wars ticket sales, new Star Wars comics, The Last Jedi news, Solo news, and a lot more! Links: Disney's 'Star Wars' Ticket Sales Surpass Lucasfilm Purchase Price Canon Marvel Star Wars Comics Darth Vader Explains Rey's force power/Broom Boy The Last Jedi DJ One-Shot Films The Last Jedi Cracks Top 20 All-Time Box Office Earners Three Crew take home Porgs Snoke's Praetorians in constant pain Carrie Fisher Helped Rewrite Leia's Goodbye to Holdo Editor Regrets Admiral Ackbar's Fate New Trilogy New 'Star Wars' Trilogy to Reportedly Start Filming Summer 2018 in Scotland Solo Composer John Williams Composing Theme for 'Solo' Boba Fett Possibly Spotted On 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Set Merchandise Funko James Bond with Aston Martin DB5 ‘Star Wars' Black Series DJ, Island Journey Rey, and Captain Rex Figures Now Available to Order Theme Parks Wicker Man roller coaster The Usual Round-up - (44:50) The guys discuss Stan Lee accusations, Stephen King, Disney/Fox merger news, Netflix, Marvel, and more! Links: News Stan Lee Accusations 'The X-Files' Star Gillian Anderson Earns Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Reel Reviews Casting Mark Hamill and Ron Perlman Cast in 'Transformers' Animated Series Release Dates TV Stephen King Claims He Knows Nothing about 'Castle Rock' Stephen King Says Almost All of His Stories are in a Stage of Development Movies NEW G.I. JOE, MICRONAUTS, AND DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS MOVIES ARE ON THE WAY Trailers Red Sparrow Death Wish Winchester Molly's Game Overboard Ocean's 8 The Commuter Blockers DEADPOOL 2 Official Teaser Trailer #3 New 'Black Panther' Featurette Universal Usual Berlanti DCEU Green Lantern Corps 'Green Lantern Corps' Movie Confirmed to Still Be in the Works Wonder Woman Gal Gadot's Daughter Wants to Take over the Role of Wonder Woman When Her Mom Is Done Disney Fox Deal Disney And Fox Deal Could Result In Up To 10K Jobs Being Cut Likely Won't See Original 'Star Wars' Trilogy Released ABC Lost Reboot not in the works, yet Netflix News Zachary Levi Wants To Do 'Chuck' Movies On Netflix Netflix Just Added Both 'Fullmetal Alchemist' Anime Series Batman Is Finally Back on Netflix 'A Series Of Unfortunate Events' Season 2 Trailer, Release Date 'Black Mirror' Season 4 Is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes "USS Callister" Star Has Heard "Buzzes" About a Spinoff Bright Netflix Officially Announces 'Bright' Sequel Fox Gambit 'Gambit' Will Reportedly Begin Filming In March Marvel News Rosario Dawson Returns for 'Daredevil' and 'Iron Fist' New Seasons Wolverine Podcast Marvel Announces Wolverine Serial Podcast 'The Long Night' Avengers IW Thor post credit confirms Thanos ship Conventions Hop-Con Returns on a new day Outro and Contact Information If you have comments or questions, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at theusualpodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube. Marshall is @darthpops on Twitter, and Will is@iamwillgriggs. Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes and Stitcher, and like and share us on the social medias! Use our link to try Audible free for 30 days! Like what we're doing? Become a patron HERE, or check out our support us page for more way to show your love.

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“Our bible reveals to us the character of our God with minute and remorseless exactitude. The portrait is substantially that of a man — if one can imagine a man charged and overcharged with evil impulses far beyond the human limit; a personage whom no one would desire to associate with, now that Nero and Caligula are dead. In the Old Testament His acts expose His vindictive, unjust, ungenerous, pitiless, and thousand-fold severity; punishing innocent children for the misdeeds of their parents; punishing unoffending populations for the misdeeds of their rulers; even descending to wreak bloody vengeance upon harmless calves and lambs and sheep and bullocks, as punishment for inconsequential trespasses committed by their proprietors. It is perhaps the most damnatory biography that exists in print anywhere; it makes Nero an angel of light and leading, by contrast.”(Autobiography of Mark Twain, Volume II, page 128 Dictated June, 19, 1906). In Dr. Crossan most recent book, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian: Struggling with Divine Violence from Genesis through Revelation, tackles Twain’s and other people’s misunderstanding of the Bible. The premise of Dr. Crossan’s book involves an honest assessment of these sacred texts and how not only metaphor is used in scripture to express theological truths but a dialectical conflict between peaceful and violent concepts. We also discuss the many biblical passages that appear to support the oppression of women, slavery and xenophobia, which can be explained in relation to the overall theme of peace and non-violence expressed by the prophets. Dr. Crossan defines non-violence as resistance to evil something Jewish and Christian authors communicated in their writings and has inspired multiple peaceful movements throughout history.

In this week’s show we are honored to have a world renown scholar who participated in the Jesus Seminar in the 1990’s. His books include Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography and The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Mediterranean Jewish Peasant. During our show John Dominic Crossan explains his view of the historical Jesus and elaborates on his reconstruction of the historical figure. In his research he portrays Jesus as a hellenized Jewish cynic philosopher, he also discussed Jesus Jewish heritage, his social teachings as well as his revolutionary tactics against the Roman empire. Along with Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan has co-authored a series of books: The Last Week: A Day by Day Account of Jesus’s Final Week in Jerusalem (2006); The First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach about the Birth of Jesus (2007); and The First Paul: Reclaiming the Radical Visionary Behind the Church’s Conservative Icon(2009). His most recent book is How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian: Struggling with Divine Violence from Genesis through Revelation (HarperOne, 2015).

In my second in a series of three on the Bible, world-renowned scholar on the historical Jesus, John Dominic Crossan returns to Religion For Life, to address one of the most troubling aspects of the Bible, the violence of God.   How do we read and trust a book whose main character, God, is less ethical than most humans?   His latest book is How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian:  Struggling With Divine Violence from Genesis through Revelation.

--{ Elites Cause Damage, Then Experts Manage: Living Standard Taking Dive Into Great Transition Hive: "We're a Scientifically Managed Dumbed-Down Idiocracy, Designed by Scientific Socialists Hired by Plutocracy, Eternal Peter Pans, A Youth Culture, We are Sold, Everyone is Terrified of Looking and Getting Old, Perpetual Children are Easily Contented for Control, Lots of Entertainment, Drugs, Sex and Rock 'n Roll, Information Managers Stream Thoughts From a Faucet, Setting Trends of Uniformity, Much Trivia and Gossip, The Idiocracy is Positive that Partying is Eternal, The State Takes Care of Negatives, STDs, Things Maternal, News of Wars, Depressions, and Police State is a Bummer, As Long as Drugs Keep Flowing, Every Season's Summer, If Their Lifestyle's Threatened They Become Useful Tools, Never Questioning Who's Using Them, Experts are No Fools, In GREAT TRANSITION to Austerity, the Gauge Used You See, Is Can Poverty Be Balanced by How Happy You'll Still Be" © Alan Watt }-- Corruption the Norm in Government - Standardized Controlled Media - Internet Censorship - Walmart Healthcare, Idiocracy - Foreign Honey Dumping and Contamination - Supreme Court Justice Warns of Orwellian Government. UN Population Division and Overpopulation Myth - Increasing Sterility and Falling Birthrates - Economic Disincentives to have Children - Rising Cancer Rates. Financial "Crisis" to Integrate Europe, bring in EU Central Bank - US--Dual Citizenship, Israel or Jerusalem - Lies of "Weapons of Mass Destruction" - Demonization of Iran - Psychopathy in Wall Street and Financial Sector - China Television comes to US - Surveillance Watchtowers. (See http://www.cuttingthroughthematrix.com for article links.) *Title/Poem and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Nov. 9, 2011 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)