The Bible & the English Major

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Maren's articles marry her love of stories and her fascination with living connected to a God who loves us. The Bible and the English Major examines Bible stories the way an English major would, through multiple methods of interpretation presented in fun, accessible bites.

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Maren Jo Schneider 11/8/22 Maren Jo Schneider 11/8/22

Martha's Story, Part 3: The Genre of Provocation

A properly read parable has never caused a case of the warm fuzzies. Parables were meant to confuse and disturb, to help the audience question the ways of this world and engage in the counter-cultural kingdom of God. Find out how the lawyer, so certain of his righteousness, responds to a good tweaking.

Maren Jo Schneider 7/5/22 Maren Jo Schneider 7/5/22

Woman at the Well, Part 2: Naming God

God sees and honors Hagar, a woman used and abused by Abraham and Sarah. This episode is in honor of those we refuse to see.