Best Yale Divinity School Podcasts (2024)

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Wait (Sixth Sunday after Pentecost) 11:50

2d ago11:50

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Willie James Jennings and Adrián Hernández-Acosta discuss steadfastness, alignment, and the depths opening inside repetition in Psalm 130. The text is appointed for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/pod…

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25: The Holy Spirit and the Heart with Simeon Zahl 52:44

9d ago52:44

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Simeon Zahl, Professor of Christian Theology at the University of Cambridge, joins us to talk about the Holy Spirit. Our conversation ranges from who the Holy Spirit is to how we understand Christian experience to how the Book of Common Prayer is written with emotion in mind.By Berkeley Divinity School at Yale

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To Rebuke the Wind and the Waves (Fifth Sunday after Pentecost) 10:22

9d ago10:22

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Erika Helgen and Chloë Starr discuss fear, sleep, prayer, and even sine waves in Mark 4:35-41. The text is appointed for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Erika Helgen is Associate Professor of …

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Emotional Intelligence and Spirituality with Dr. Robin Stern 21:55

16d ago21:55

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Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence co-founder Dr. Robin Stern discusses the role of spirituality and religion in understanding and managing emotions, the danger of suppressing emotions like anger, and her groundbreaking work on gaslighting. For more information and a transcript of this conversation, please see: https://divinity.yale.edu/news/em…

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Subtlety and Smallness (Fourth Sunday after Pentecost) 9:34

17d ago9:34

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Brandon Nappi and Ned Parker discuss gardening, the lectionary, and the impact of little things in reference to Mark 4:26-34. The text is appointed for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Brandon …

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24: Life After Doom with Brian McLaren 46:50

24d ago46:50

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Brian McLaren joins us to share some of the riches from his new book Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart. The conversation names a feeling many of us have in our current world and helps us locate hope in the midst of it all.By Berkeley Divinity School at Yale

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Accused of Insanity (Third Sunday after Pentecost) 13:20

24d ago13:20

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Kyama Mugambi and John Pittard discuss blasphemy, forgiveness, and Satan in Mark 3:20-35. The text is appointed for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Kyama Mugambi is Assistant Professor of Worl…

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Lord of the Sabbath (Second Sunday after Pentecost) 14:01

1M ago14:01

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Teresa Morgan and Molly Zahn discuss law, Judaism, and how Jesus engages these topics in Mark 2:23–3:6. The text is appointed for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Teresa Morgan is McDonald Aga…

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23: Ordinary Faith in Polarized Times with Amy Carr and Christine Helmer 54:21

1M ago54:21

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Professors Amy Carr and Christine Helmer join Hannah to talk about their new, timely book, Ordinary Faith in Polarized Times: Justification and the Pursuit of Justice. We take a moment in this season leading up to the presidential election to discuss high-conflict times and how we can move toward good conflict. We talk about how Christians can crea…

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To Be Born Twice (Trinity Sunday) 11:53

1M ago11:53

11:53

Linn Tonstad and Yii-Jan Lin discuss secrets, stupidity, revelation, and belief in John 3:1-17. The text is appointed for Trinity Sunday, the First Sunday after Pentecost, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Linn Tonstad is Associ…

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Bone, Wind, Breath, God (Pentecost) 13:11

2M ago13:11

13:11

Adrián Hernández-Acosta and Willie James Jennings discuss colonial wounds, prophecy, resurrection, and exile in Ezekiel 37:1-14. The text is appointed for the Day of Pentecost in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Adrián Hernández-A…

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22: Entrepreneurship with Denise Vargas 44:11

2M ago44:11

44:11

Executive Director of El Hogar Denise Vargas joins us to talk about entrepreneurship. She helps us think in an entrepreneurial way about ministry and grounds innovation in community. We also take a while to chat about Vargas’s life as a poet, to hear some of her poetry, and to talk about how poetry intersects with the work she does at El Hogar.…

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Trees by Streams of Water (Seventh Sunday of Easter) 10:18

2M ago10:18

10:18

Bruce Gordon and Felicity Harley-McGowan discuss warning, delight, and the rhythms of life in Psalm 1. The text is appointed for the Seventh Sunday of Easter in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Bruce Gordon is Titus Street Profess…

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21: Christianity in American Politics with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove 41:54

2M ago41:54

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Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove joins us from the Yale Center for Public Theology and Public Policy. He describes the making of white, Christian nationalism and helps us see a different path forward, following the teachings of Jesus. He walks us through the reality of the New Right in the 1970s as a way for us to understand our positionality headed into …

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The Depths of Friendship Love (Sixth Sunday of Easter) 11:08

2M ago11:08

11:08

Erika Helgen and Chloë Starr discuss self-sacrifice in history, obedience in love, and the demands of true friendship in John 15:9-17. The text is appointed for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Erika…

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A World Full of Miracles (Fifth Sunday of Easter) 13:20

2M ago13:20

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Molly Zahn and Teresa Morgan discuss interpretation, disenfranchisement, and magic in Acts 8:26-40. The text is appointed for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Teresa Morgan is McDonald Agape Professo…

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The Bible and the Apocalypse with Professor John Collins 17:51

2M ago17:51

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YDS Professor Emeritus John Collins, author of the book “The Apocalyptic Imagination,” discusses what the Bible really says about the end of the world; what caused the rise of apocalyptic literature; and how some Christians err in their understanding of end times. For more information and a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://divinity…

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20: Astronomy and Faith with Graziella Zinn 57:22

2M ago57:22

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Astrophysicist Graziella di Tulliio Zinn joins Brandon and Hannah to chat about the beauty of the stars, Graziella’s experience of being a Christian astronomer, the Big Bang, the theology of Disney’s movie Wish, UFOs, the ethics of space junk, astrology, prayer, and more.By Berkeley Divinity School at Yale

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The Family of Christ (Fourth Sunday of Easter) 12:07

2M ago12:07

12:07

John Pittard and Kyama Mugambi discuss commandments, faith, and risk in 1 John 3:16-24. The text is appointed for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Kyama Mugambi is Assistant Professor of World Chris…

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Inaugurated by Touch (Third Sunday of Easter) 13:41

3M ago13:41

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Willie Jennings and Adrián Hernández-Acosta discuss wounds, tactility, and boiled fish in Luke 24:36b-48. The text is appointed for the Third Sunday of Easter, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Adrián Hernández-Acosta is Assista…

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19: Digital Ministry with Lizzie McManus-Dail and Laura Di Panfilo 1:05:45

3M ago1:05:45

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Father Lizzie and Mother Laura join us to talk about their vocation stories, how they each ended up doing digital ministry (accidentally), and why they joined forces to create their new podcast, “And Also With You.”By Berkeley Divinity School at Yale

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Property and Community (Second Sunday of Easter) 10:11

3M ago10:11

10:11

Erika Helgen and Chloё Starr discuss liberation theology, wealth redistribution, and ordered community in Acts 4:32-35. The text is appointed for the Second Sunday of Easter, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Erika Helgen is Ass…

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Say My Name (Easter Day) 13:16

3M ago13:16

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Linn Tonstad and Yii-Jan Lin discuss recognition, situatedness, and destabilization in John 20:1-18. The text is appointed for Easter Day, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Linn Tonstad is Associate Professor of Theology, Religi…

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Resurrection Mystery (Easter Vigil) 10:43

3M ago10:43

10:43

Molly Zahn and Teresa Morgan discuss trauma, uncertainty, and geography in Mark 16:1-8. The text is appointed for the Great Vigil of Easter, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Teresa Morgan is McDonald Agape Professor of New Test…

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Suffering, Hope, and Promise (Good Friday) 13:29

3M ago13:29

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John Pittard and Kyama Mugambi discuss paradox, salvation, identity, and suffering in Isaiah 52:13-53:12. The text is appointed for Good Friday, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Kyama Mugambi is Assistant Professor of World Chr…

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Freed to Serve (Maundy Thursday) 15:19

3M ago15:19

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John Collins and Jennifer Herdt discuss liberation, service, and lifestyle in John 13:1-17. The text is appointed for Maundy Thursday, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast John Collins is Holmes Professor of Old Testament Criticism…

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18: Feminist Theology with Karen O’Donnell 1:00:11

3M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

Academic Dean of Westcott House Karen O’Donnell joins us from Cambridge for an intro to feminist theology. Dr. O’Donnell describes what feminist theology and trauma theology are, talks about her own journey into these fields, and considers where we go from here. Brandon, Hannah, and Karen (of course) also talk prayer and hope.…

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Triumph and Upset (Palm Sunday) 12:55

3M ago12:55

12:55

Almeda Wright and Kate Ott discuss parades, entrances, and subverted expectations in Mark 11:1-11. The text is appointed for the Liturgy of the Palms in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Kate Ott is Lecturer in Practical Theology a…

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The Importance of Sacred Practice with Martin Jean 17:13

4M ago17:13

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As the Yale Institute of Sacred Music celebrates its 50th anniversary, ISM Director Martin Jean discusses the institute’s past, present and future; how to save the genre of classical music; and what’s lost for humanity if sacred practice declines. https://divinity.yale.edu/news/importance-sacred-quadcast-interview-martin-jean…

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A Psalm from the Depths (Fifth Sunday in Lent) 15:37

4M ago15:37

15:37

Greg Mobley and Jerry Streets discuss penitence, self-reflection, and love in Psalm 51:1-12. The text is appointed for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Gregory Mobley is Visiting Professor of Interpret…

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The Serpent and the Cross (Fourth Sunday in Lent) 17:48

4M ago17:48

17:48

Awet Andemicael and Adam Eitel discuss typological hermeneutics, the virtue of patience, and the theology of Irenaeus in relation to Numbers 21:4b-9 and John 3:13-17. The text is appointed for Holy Cross Day, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStu…

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17: The Church and Prayer with Rowan Williams 40:15

4M ago40:15

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The 104th Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams joins Brandon and Hannah to talk about church unity in the face of difference, vocation, and prayer. He explains how to engage in contemplative prayer and offers hope for the future of the church.By Berkeley Divinity School at Yale

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The Ten Commandments (Third Sunday in Lent) 13:33

4M ago13:33

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Joel Baden and Andrew McGowan discuss textual criticism, reception history, and genre in Exodus 20:1-17. The text is appointed for the Third Sunday in Lent in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Joel Baden is Professor of Hebrew Bibl…

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16: Metaphors with Joy Clarkson 48:08

4M ago48:08

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Joy Marie Clarkson, PhD joins us to discuss her latest book You Are a Tree: And Other Metaphors to Nourish Life, Thought, and Prayer. Hannah, Brandon, and Joy talk about what metaphors are and why they’re so useful in preaching, theology, and life. They ponder how humans are more like trees than machines and explore the metaphor of love as disease.…

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Father Abraham (Second Sunday in Lent) 17:05

4M ago17:05

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Mark Heim and Abdul-Rehman Malik discuss faith, righteousness, and the interfaith legacy of Abraham in Romans 4:1-5, 13-17. The text is appointed for the Second Sunday in Lent, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Mark Heim is Samu…

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Who Broke the Covenant? (First Sunday in Lent) 12:42

5M ago12:42

12:42

Kate Ott and Almeda Wright discuss rainbows, natural disasters, and ecological justice in Genesis 9:8-17. The text is appointed for the First Sunday in Lent, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Kate Ott is Lecturer in Practical Th…

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‘Beyond the Ivy’: Professor Joel Baden on taking theological education to wider public 17:38

5M ago17:38

17:38

YDS Professor Joel Baden discusses launching and leading the Center for Continuing Education at YDS, defends his critical scholarship of the Bible, and critiques what he calls scholarly evangelicalism. A transcript of this interview can be found here.By Yale Divinity School

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15: Ecumenical Dialogues with Jamie Hawkey 51:13

5M ago51:13

51:13

The Rev’d Dr. Jamie Hawkey, Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey, joins us to talk about dialogues between the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church. We discuss church unity, prayer in theology, and engaging the public through mysticism and the arts. Jamie, Brandon, and Hannah get a chance to talk about their shared love of Italy.…

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A Story About Glory (Transfiguration) 10:07

5M ago10:07

10:07

Gregory Mobley and Frederick “Jerry” Streets discuss Godshine, what to do with the moments that illuminate, and the beauty that surrounds all of us in Mark 9:2-9. The text is appointed for Transfiguration, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.…

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The Power of God Within You (Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany) 12:39

5M ago12:39

12:39

Brandon Nappi and Ned Parker discuss rejoicing, pain, and surrendering power to find joy in Psalm 147:1-11, 20c. The text is appointed for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Brandon Nappi is Ex…

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14: Compassionate Leadership with Vicentia Kgabe 50:13

5M ago50:13

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The Rt. Rev'd Dr. Vicentia Kgabe is Bishop of Lesotho. Bishop Vinny is the third woman bishop in Southern Africa and the sixth on the African continent. In 2023, Kgabe was invited by Archbishop Justin Welby to preach at the opening service of the Lambeth conference. Bishop Vinny joins us to talk about leading with compassion rather than power. She …

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The Deeper Reality Underneath (Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany) 12:10

5M ago12:10

12:10

Greg Mobley and Jerry Streets discuss the prophetic message of the Hebrew Bible, Jesus, and the nature of the prophetic in our time in Deuteronomy 18:15-20. The text is appointed for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://…

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The Unwilling Prophet (Third Sunday after the Epiphany) 12:27

5M ago12:27

12:27

Kate Ott and Almeda Wright discuss justice work, prophecy, and God changing God’s mind in Jonah 3:1-5, 10. The text is appointed for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Kate Ott is Lecturer in P…

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Eve Isn’t Evil: A Feminist Perspective on Women in the Bible from Dr. Julie Faith Parker 18:26

6M ago18:26

18:26

In this episode, YDS alum Dr. Julie Faith Parker interprets the Bible through a feminist lens – reclaiming the biblical figure of Eve as a hero, questioning the common idea that only men authored scripture, and arguing that some of the women in Jesus’ circle are more important than some of the twelve disciples. For more information and a transcript…

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Between Prophet and Judge (Second Sunday after the Epiphany) 13:23

6M ago13:23

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Joel Baden and Andrew McGowan discuss wordplay, prophecy, and numinous experience in 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The text is appointed for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Joel Baden is Professor of He…

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13: Songwriting and Spirituality with Craig Minowa 50:32

6M ago50:32

50:32

Craig Minowa is a singer-songwriter and the frontman of Cloud Cult, an indie rock band. In this episode, Minowa shares how his songwriting process is something of a spiritual journey through darkness to light.By Berkeley Divinity School at Yale

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12: Hunkering with Brandon & Hannah 1:01:30

6M ago1:01:30

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Join Brandon and Hannah for a special Happy New Year Hunker. Grab a mug of candy cane green tea, because today we’re talking dogs, nativities, dogs in nativities, preaching, prayer, pizza, and more.By Berkeley Divinity School at Yale

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God Still Gets Through (Baptism of Our Lord) 10:03

6M ago10:03

10:03

Brandon Nappi and Ned Parker discuss baptism, division, and the Holy Spirit in Acts 19:1-7. The text is appointed for the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Brandon Nappi is Executive Director of…

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The Afterglow of Nativity (First Sunday after Christmas) 12:32

6M ago12:32

12:32

Gregory Mobley and Frederick J. (Jerry) Streets discuss the spiritual value of routine, Biblical-liturgical expression, and hope in Luke 2:22-40. The text is appointed for the First Sunday after Christmas, in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.…

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Messianic Hope (Christmas) 12:51

6M ago12:51

12:51

Joel Baden and Andrew McGowan discuss reception history, empire, and hope in Isaiah 9:2-7. The text is appointed for Christmas in Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. More Yale Bible Study resources, including a transcript of this episode, at: https://YaleBibleStudy.org/podcast Joel Baden is Professor of Hebrew Bible and Director of the Center …

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