The Bible as Idol
Deconstruction isn’t the end of faith. James McGrath explores how critical Bible study can lead to deeper understanding and renewed faith. An interview with Dr. James McGrath
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2026-04-28T12:55:43-04:00April 28th, 2026|Tags: Bible, Dr. James McGrath, Gospel of Mark, Gospel of Matthew, Spirituality, Theology|
Deconstruction isn’t the end of faith. James McGrath explores how critical Bible study can lead to deeper understanding and renewed faith. An interview with Dr. James McGrath
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2026-05-20T18:29:08-04:00February 4th, 2026|Tags: Eternal Life, Gospel of Mary, Justice, Mary Magdalene, Spirituality, Women|
The Gospel of Mary talks about spiritual life both in terms of space and something that happens after death, but it's also very much a spiritual path in this life as one prepares for that. An interview with Dr. Karen L. King.
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2024-10-30T01:41:17-04:00October 30th, 2024|Tags: Chaos, Demons, Gender Issues, Mary Magdalene, Spirituality|
This discussion explores the origins of demons in Christian traditions, focusing on their role in shaping spiritual beliefs, the concept of demons as malevolent forces, and Mary Magdalene’s association with demons. Presenter: Dr. Tupá Guerra with host Dr. Shirley Paulson
By Dr. Hal Taussig|2022-02-26T01:35:50-05:00February 28th, 2022|Tags: Fundamentalism, New Testament, Paul, Resurrection, Spirituality|
The spiritual, present, collective understanding of resurrection has special longer-term promise for integrity, imagination, community, and new frameworks for divine presence.
By Dr. Hal Taussig|2021-04-28T01:49:23-04:00April 28th, 2021|Tags: Christian Canon, Church, Natalie Renee Perkins, Odes of Solomon, Spirituality|
"Practice is somewhat flexible [and] allows those who practice to make adjustments and grow."
By Dr. Hal Taussig|2021-01-25T04:21:35-05:00August 27th, 2020|Tags: Early Christian Texts, Gospel of Thomas, Spirituality, Wisdom|
Spend five to ten minutes a day contemplating just one saying, letting it roll around in your head and heart and noticing what else it brings into your mind.
By Shirley Paulson, PhD|2024-12-08T17:58:48-05:00August 8th, 2019|Tags: Extracanonical Texts, Gospel of Philip, Material World, Matter, Spirituality, Tripartite Tractate|
In many different forms of the biblical message, I learned there was a difference between a perception of the not-enough-world and the abundance of the heavenly realm as Jesus taught it.