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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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.
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.
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?