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Context Matters

Dr. Cyndi Parker

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This podcast is for people who are curious about the ancient context that influenced the final shape of the Bible…AND ALSO…how our modern context influences the way we understand the Bible and God and all things spiritual.
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YOU DESERVE TO BE FOUND! Hosted by -- Jules and Jen, who aim to not just share the HOW, but analyze and assess the WHY behind the crimes they report on. This is a place where we encourage everyone to always dig deeper into the crimes -- beyond the headlines. We get down to business quickly and focus on the victims first. Let's learn and push ourselves to ask the big questions from the big players. New episodes drop EVERY Wednesday! This is a proud production of women-owned Fire Eyes Media, L ...
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Send us a Text Message. Season 2 Episode 3 What if uncovering hidden crime patterns could revolutionize law enforcement? Join us for an eye-opening episode of True Crime and Headlines as we welcome Nancy Schwartzman, the acclaimed producer of Netflix’s gripping true crime documentaries. Nancy offers an exclusive look into her groundbreaking work on…
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Send us a Text Message. WE'RE BAAACKKK Micah Miller's Tragic Death Analysis (Abuse: Spiritual, Emotional, and Psychological ) Special Guest Dr. Joni Johnston// Ep. 2 Season 2 Jules returns in September! Don't forget to subscribe to Missing in Hush Town and listen everywhere you get podcasts once the season drops on August 16th, 2024. #justiceforJen…
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Dr. Ryan Vroegindewey joins us once again to talk about the global food system, how animal welfare matters, and how to think about "organic", "mono cropping", and "genetically modified food". Helpful books referenced in today's episode: Stewards of Eden by Sandra Richter Scripture Culture and Agriculture by Ellen Davis The collected works publicati…
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How does the Bible instruct us to treat the world, our food, and our ground? Today we talk with Dr. Ryan Vroegindewey about how he became aware of the complexities in our global food systems and what we can all do to become more informed with the choices we make. Helpful books referenced in today's episode: Stewards of Eden by Sandra Richter Script…
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Dr. Stephen Ko is an interdisciplinary writer at the intersection of faith, medicine, and public health. He is also the Senior Pastor of New York Chinese Alliance Church. In his new book Faith Embodied, Dr. Ko explores the intersection of his medical knowledge with his spiritual insights. Using our senses can we learn to see Scripture in a new way …
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Dr. Stephen Ko is an interdisciplinary writer at the intersection of faith, medicine, and public health. He is also the Senior Pastor of New York Chinese Alliance Church. In his new book Faith Embodied, Dr. Ko explores the intersection of his medical knowledge with his spiritual insights. Using our senses can we learn to see Scripture in a new way …
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Dr. Mark Glanville joins us today from his piano to talk with me about his newly released book titled Improvising Church: Scripture as the Source of Harmony, Rhythm and Soul. We start with a conversation about the need for churches to develop according to their local context - the flavor of the places they are in. We then talk about worship in poly…
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Dr. Mark Glanville joins me from his piano to talk about his new book Improvising Church: Scripture as the Source of Harmony, Rhythm, and Soul. What is it about jazz and scripture that make them natural conversation partners regarding the modern church? Is there a way to create churches that are characterized by being leader-full, where the imagina…
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This is part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Ericka Dunbar who is an Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible at Baylor University. We talk about noticing the small characters in a narrative. Who are the unnamed women taken from throughout the Persian empire? What was their experience like? We also talk about how challenging engaging in conversation that…
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In part 1 of our conversation on the book of Esther, Dr. Ericka Dunbar introduces us to contextual influences in her life that changed how she read the book of Esther. Far from a story about queens and beauty pageants, Dr. Dunbar highlights the problematic issues around gender, ethnicity, violence, and sexualized abuse that are in the text that we …
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Send us a Text Message. SUSPICIOUS DEATH: Mica Miller- Unheard Cries for Help//Ep. 1 Season 2 Mini Episode Ft. New Co-Host Jen Hi, everybody! Things are changing up a little over here at True Crime and Headlines! We have a new razzled-dazzled logo, thanks to Jen Rivera from Reignited Media....and....we have Jen! She has signed on as my partner and …
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Dr. Nadya Williams is a Classics Historian who brings her knowledge of the culture and writings generated in the Greco-Roman world to bear on the early church. This is Part 2 of our conversation regarding her book Cultural Christians in the Early Church. Dr. Williams discusses popular, best-selling Roman literature and how that illuminates how radi…
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Dr. Nadya Williams is a Classics Historian who brings her knowledge of the culture and writings generated in the Greco-Roman world to bear on the early church. While modern people in their struggle against institutionalized church tend to look back at the earliest Christians as those who wear halos, Dr. Williams says, "Not so fast." In this convers…
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Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Myrto Theocharous takes us into new perspectives on Deuteronomy. How do we think about Imago Dei, not in the faces of those around us, but reflected in our own actions? What does the book say about becoming complacent in a good economy? What responsibility do we have for communal care? Find out more about Dr. The…
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In part 1 of our conversation, Dr. Myrto Theocharous explains her love for connecting Deuteronomy’s theology with the practical actions in the world. There is so much this book still has to teach us! Find out more about Dr. Theocharous HERE Find out about New Zoi Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place. Learn more about me and sign up for u…
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Rev. Dr. Eun Strawser describes her journey as a church leader transforming small discipleship group into multiple communities. How did they do it? They focused on intentional discipleship, community engagement, and the markers of mature disciples. How can these practices be adopted by other churches? Find out more about the book here: www.centerin…
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Rev. Dr. Eun Strawser joins us to talk about what it means for churches to think about discipleship. What is it? How do you do it? Can you design a church structure around discipleship? Dr. Strawser was faced with all of these questions when she started a new church plant. After some experimentation, she discovered that when discipleship becomes ce…
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What does the book of Revelation have to say to the modern church? In Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Scot McKnight, we examine the visual propaganda machine of the Roman empire and how the author of Revelation makes great use of those images to mock the arrogance of Rome. But this is also a book about becoming dissident disciples. When we read…
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Dr. Scot McKnight recently published a book called Revelation for the Rest of Us. But it is the subtitle that is intriguing: A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as a Dissident Disciple. Dissident disciples? The book of Revelation? Politics and theology coming together in one episode? In part 1 of our conversation we learn about why Dr. McKnight felt l…
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Send us a Text Message. Quick note from Jules: Community in this investigative podcasting space is so important. Working together and supporting each other helps move cases along and supports advocates in their journey to help bring justice to those in need. I met Jen from ReIgnited Media and have developed a beautiful friendship with her- both pro…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 18: Part 3 of 3 Could the violent struggles of a young girl in Colombia sow the seeds for one of the most fearsome empires in criminal history? Griselda Blanco was a woman who would stop at nothing to claim power and instill fear. Feel the tension mount as we trace Griselda's footsteps from the violent streets of Col…
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This is Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Michael Rhodes. He is a professor in Old Testament at Carey Baptist College in Aukland, New Zealand, and we are discussing his book Just Discipleship. If we are to people concerned about Justice and concerned about BECOMING people of justice, what does that say about the topic of reparations? Can the bibl…
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Is it possible that Western Christianity and modern American life is shaping us to become people who are NOT good at doing justice, and loving mercy, and showing kindness? We know of such concepts but do we embody such concepts in the world around us? This week kicks off a several week conversation with scholars about different aspects of disciples…
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This is Part 2 of a conversation with Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter about her new book titled: Blessed are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence. Today we discuss what to do when it seems like God is calling his people to violence, or what happens when the Israelites are violent with one another. How does the Bible give voice to those who…
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We are in a time of global conflict and violence, and so this is a great time to pay careful attention the newest book released by Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter called Blessed are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence. Today we talk about why Dr. Paynter ended up studying a biblical view of violence and what her Center for Study of Bible …
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This is Part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Holberg about her recently released called Nourishing Narratives. Dr. Holberg is a Professor and chair of the English department at Calvin University and co-director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing. Today we talk about how to imagine the real humanness of people in the biblical text and …
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Send us a Text Message. Could the violent struggles of a young girl in Colombia sow the seeds for one of the most fearsome empires in criminal history? Griselda Blanco was a woman who would stop at nothing to claim power and instill fear. Feel the tension mount as we trace Griselda's footsteps from the violent streets of Colombia to the drug-laden …
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Dr. Jennifer Holberg recently released a book that talks about the power of story to shape our faith. Dr. Holberg is a Professor and chair of the English department at Calvin University and co-director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing. This week we talk about how important context is for understanding people and story. Then we talk about …
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How does medieval history teach us more about Christianity? We get a glimpse into the past with in this week's episode with Dr. Grace Hamman. Dr. Hamman is a medievalist who specializes in Middle English. She has a new book called Jesus Through Medieval Eyes. She also hosts a podcast called Old Books with Grace. We have hosted a couple of episodes …
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This is part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Gordon McConville who is Professor Emeritus at the University of Gloucestershire. We are discussing his book The Suffering Servant: Isaiah 53 for the Life of the Church. In this episode we explore the context and impact of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53. What is unique about the suffering? What is the r…
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Send us a Text Message. So, what is a headlines episode? This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while- since I release new episodes each Wednesdays, a Headlines mini episode will be released... whenever. I’ll be recording them when there are some major headlines in the true crime circuit. Some stories may be cases I’ve already covered and …
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Gordon McConville grew up in Northern Ireland, and studied Modern Languages at Cambridge and Theology in Edinburgh, before doing a PhD in Old Testament with Prof Gordon Wenham at Queen's University, He has taught at Trinity College, Bristol and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, and is now Professor Emeritus at the University of Gloucestershire. Find his book …
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We are taking advantage of the end of the year to take a reflective look back on where we have been in 2023. There are so many amazing guests that sat with us around the podcast table. We took a fresh look at books of the Bible we rarely hear sermons on, and we had a masterclass on how to interpret the Bible contextually. Each guest brought a nuanc…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever laid awake at night, pondering the fate of someone you once knew who just vanished into thin air? The perplexing disappearance of Keith Robertson, a 26-year-old from Texas, holds a narrative rife with unanswered questions and a mother's unwavering resolve. As Sharmon, Keith's relentless mother, navigates the th…
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Send us a Text Message. PART 3 OF 3 On August 24th, 2019, a healthy 23 year old 5’6” and 140 pound African American man just starting his adult life named Elijah McClain was apprehended and detained by police in Aurora, Colorado after a phone call was made to police by a concerned community member about a man walking on the street while looking sus…
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Send us a Text Message. Hi everybody- it’s Jules from the weekly true crime podcast True Crime and Headlines with Jules and Jo. I wanted to remind our listeners that we have a new podcast coming out in 2024- Missing in Huish Town. Season One will dive deep into the 2004 disappearance of young mother Jennifer Wix and her 2 year old toddler daughter …
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Send us a Text Message. PART 2 OF 3 On August 24th, 2019, a healthy 23 year old 5’6” and 140 pound African American man just starting his adult life named Elijah McClain was apprehended and detained by police in Aurora, Colorado after a phone call was made to police by a concerned community member about a man walking on the street while looking sus…
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Send us a Text Message. On August 24th, 2019, a healthy 23 year old 5’6” and 140 pound African American man just starting his adult life named Elijah McClain was apprehended and detained by police in Aurora, Colorado after a phone call was made to police by a concerned community member about a man walking on the street while looking suspicious wear…
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Send us a Text Message. Here we go- as promised in our Bell Witch episode- a....BONUS! This is NOT a true crime case. It's Jules andJo chatting about Jo's experiences with what she believes was a type of entity growing up. Jules is a bit more of a skeptic....join us and let us know what YOU think! We love you! We try to limit the off-case banter in…
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Send us a Text Message. Folklore from the Dark Side: Bell Witch Haunting of Tennessee (This is a more light-hearted episode as far as hosting goes!) Today’s Spooky Tale brings us to our own backyard- here in middle Tennessee- and just a few towns over in the small, country town of Adams- with a population of 634 residents. Sitting nestled on the ou…
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Send us a Text Message. Echoes from Salem: A Study of Witch Hunts and Mass Hysteria // Ep. 13 Part 2 of 2 A mole on your face, a confession before your peers, the ownership of a voodoo doll called a poppet, reading anything other than a Bible- owning a book other than a Bible, dancing….those are all signs that someone has signed their soul away to …
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Send us a Text Message. Echoes from Salem: A Study of Witch Hunts and Mass Hysteria // Ep. 13 Part 1 of 2 A mole on your face, a confession before your peers, the ownership of a voodoo doll called a poppet, reading anything other than a Bible- owning a book other than a Bible, dancing….those are all signs that someone has signed their soul away to …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 12 Part 3 of 3 Hey true crime besties, brace yourselves as we delve deeper into the horrifying details of the Long Island Serial Killer. If you'd like to support our show and our true crime awareness efforts, a 5 star review is the best compliment! Sharing us with your friends and also donating a coffee to us under "…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 12 Part 2 of 3 Hey true crime besties, brace yourselves as we delve deeper into the horrifying details around the 'Gilgo Four.' We shed light on the dismissive attitudes of law enforcement towards these missing sex workers, revealing how our society often devalues these individuals. Police department corruption plays…
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Why is this concept of Being God’s Image a challenging concept to wholeheartedly believe not only about yourself but also other people. This is not really the messaging from society, right? But can you imagine if the modern church REALLY lived into this? How would this transform how we treated others, how we understand God, and what we think about …
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Send us a Text Message. "Between years 1996 and 2011, eleven bodies were discovered along a Long Island, New York beach called Gilgo Beach. The discovery of these bodies was only because of the dogged search for one missing woman named Shannan Gilbert. Here’s her story." The Long Island Serial Killer//Episode 12 Part 1 of 3: How The Disappearance o…
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Why is this concept of Being God’s Image a challenging concept to wholeheartedly believe not only about yourself but also other people. This is not really the messaging from society, right? But can you imagine if the modern church REALLY lived into this? How would this transform how we treated others, how we understand God, and what we think about …
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