Jesus’s Words on Quieting the Anxiety and Fear Within
Jesus did have things to say to people who felt oppressed by unjust forms of power. First, anger can’t win. Second, people are not to be feared, because they are not the real enemies.
What Did Jesus Say About Dying?
These are strong words that seem to indicate the great separation between the concepts of life that make us die and the concepts of life that are “awesome.”
What Did Jesus Teach about Wealth and Poverty?
Jesus taught how the very riches that were supposedly proof of divine favor could instead become the stumbling blocks that prevent the divine experience.
The Impact of Poverty in Antiquity
What does it mean to be poor in antiquity? In addition to the well-known passages in the Bible concerning wealth and poverty, this Bible and Beyond Discussion will also look at the frequent references to “Fullness” and “Deficiency.” Presenters: Dr. Shirley Paulson and Dr. Elli Elliott (with host Hilary Barner)
Abortion and the Dialogue of the Savior
In light of the intense national discussion about abortion and all its ramifications, a larger perspective from antiquity may expand our views on the subject and aid in constructive conversation. Presenter: Dr. Shirley Paulson and special guest appearance from Dr. Christine Shea (with host Hilary Barner)
Finding Comfort During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Dialogue of the Savior
It could be that my mother’s confidence in this greater good – this ‘presence’ – is what prepared me to appreciate the calming messages in many of the ancient Christian texts.
Making the Mysterious ‘Dialogue of the Savior’ Not So Mysterious
... the strange-sounding Dialogue of the Savior is much more down-to-earth than people realize ... the characters in the story [seem like] people we’d enjoy talking to today. An interview with Anna Cwikla.