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 8/30/22 Maren Jo Schneider 8/30/22

Woman at the Well, Part 6: Conversations With a Friend: DanaLee Simon

We conclude our series on John 4 with a conversation with Pastor and Spiritual Director DanaLee Simon. DanaLee and Maren use their spiritual imaginations to explore the mysteries of the Samaritan woman's story. Then DanaLee introduces us to spiritual direction practices to help us soak up some good Living Water.

Maren Jo Schneider 8/16/22 Maren Jo Schneider 8/16/22

Woman at the Well, Part 5: Living Water Flows Where She Flows, Baby

An angelic tour guide takes the prophet, Ezekiel, on a trippy journey through a restored temple gushing with Living Water. John clearly digs the imagery because he uses it over six centuries later in his story of the Woman at the Well to reveal God's groovy side. Right on, Holy Spirit!

Maren Jo Schneider 6/21/22 Maren Jo Schneider 6/21/22

Woman at the Well, Part 1: Biblical Banter

Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well have a blast trading names, theology, and Messianic revelation. She's filled with Living Water, Jesus is filled with satisfaction, and as usual, the disciples are filled with confusion.

Maren Jo Schneider 6/14/22 Maren Jo Schneider 6/14/22

Woman at the Well, Introduction: Hey! God Likes You!

Welcome to this new series! This mini-episode is a personal introduction to the story of The Samaritan Woman at the Well. I love this story because of its joyful tone and the connection between Jesus and the Woman. It's so fun to be liked, isn't it?