Holy Curiosity with Kat Armstrong

By: Christianity Today
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  • Holy Curiosity is a podcast from Christianity Today highlighting the genius storytelling of God. In every episode, we'll explore storied connections threaded throughout scripture from the Old Testament to the New. My hope is that these stories will spark a holy curiosity in your own faith because once you see these connections, you can't unsee them. God wastes no person, place, or thing.
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Episodes
  • Shechem BONUS: Historical Interpretation with Dr. Beth Allison Barr and Dr. Sandra Glahn

    Shechem BONUS: Historical Interpretation with Dr. Beth Allison Barr and Dr. Sandra Glahn
    Apr 5 2024
    Dinah and the Samaritan Woman have been interpreted many different ways by founding church fathers and theologians, and we inherit those interpretations. Kat welcomes Biblical scholars Drs. Beth Allison Barr and Sandra Glahn to process the interpretations of these early theologians–known as the Patristic fathers, and reformation leaders. Dr. Sandra Glahn is a Professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary and author of more than 20 books. Dr. Beth Allison Barr is an expert in Medieval History, and her book The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth was a bestseller and began a larger conversation in recent years about the role of women in scripture and the church. Episode Content Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault. QUICK LINKS: Give feedback, ask questions, and download a free learning guide on Kat’s website The In-Between Place by Kat Armstrong: Kat’s book about the Samaritan woman. Dr. Sandra Glahn: Vindicating the Vixens book Dr. Beth Allison Barr: The Making of Biblical Womanhood book Norfleete Day Virtual Museum of Women in Christianity Find Kat online: Instagram: @KatArmstrong1 Website: Katarmstrong.com The Storyline Project: thestorylineproject.com Production Credits: Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Producer: Leslie Thompson Associate Producer: McKenzie Hill Audio Editing: Kevin Morris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Shechem Part 5: Shechem Redeemed with Cheryl Luke

    Shechem Part 5: Shechem Redeemed with Cheryl Luke
    Feb 23 2024
    Kat is joined by Cheryl Luke, a pastor and communicator, for a vulnerable conversation about how Bible readers need to process the storyline of Shechem. Together, Kat and Cherl expose the complexities of trauma, abuse, and highlight the transformative power of faith. The episode offers a raw conversation, urging listeners to reflect on their own experiences and find hope in the midst of pain. Episode Content Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault.  Quick Links Give feedback, ask questions, and download a free learning guide on Kat’s website The In-Between Place by Kat Armstrong: Kat’s book about Shechem and how Jesus can change our stories. Cheryl Luke: https://cherylluke.com/ Find Kat online: Instagram: @KatArmstrong1 Website: Katarmstrong.com The Storyline Project: www.thestorylineproject.com Episode Highlights:  Cheryl opens up about her own life experiences, revealing the complexities of growing up in a broken home and surviving abuse.  Kat and Cherly discuss the impact of silence surrounding rape, drawing parallels between Dinah's story and Cheryl's own journey. They explore the theme of naming and its significance, emphasizing the power of sharing stories to initiate healing. Cheryl's vulnerability in discussing her past experiences brings a unique depth to the conversation, creating a space for empathy and understanding. Cheryl underlines the redemptive role of Jesus, portraying him as the ultimate source of healing and hope in the midst of brokenness.  The episode concludes with a pastoral note, offering guidance to those processing trauma. She offers a poignant reminder: every story matters. And sharing one's experiences can have a ripple effect of healing and freedom. Holy Curiosity is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Producer: Leslie Thompson Associate Producer: McKenzie Hill Audio Editing: Kevin Morris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Shechem Part 4: The Other Woman from Shechem with Rev. Dr. Jackie Roese and Dr. Lynn Cohick

    Shechem Part 4: The Other Woman from Shechem with Rev. Dr. Jackie Roese and Dr. Lynn Cohick
    Feb 16 2024
    Holy Curiosity welcomes Rev. Dr. Jackie Roese again, as well as scholar Dr. Lynn Cohick as they provide a fresh perspective on a disciple of Jesus that’s often misunderstood. Jackie emphasizes the Samaritan woman’s significance as a marginalized figure, facing societal judgment due to her ethnicity, gender, and personal history and Dr. Cohick challenges the misconceptions surrounding the woman, debunking the idea that she was a promiscuous sinner and instead suggesting possibilities such as multiple tragic losses in marriage or societal rejection. The conversation underscores the woman's theological depth, highlighting her role as the first evangelist who effectively brings the gospel to her town.  Episode Content Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault.  Quick Links: Give feedback, ask questions, and download a free learning guide on Kat’s website The In-Between Place by Kat Armstrong: Kat’s book about Shechem and how Jesus can change our stories. Dr. Rev. Jackie Roese’s The Marcella Project: themarcellaproject.com/ Dr. Lynn Cohick: www.lynncohick.com/ Vindicating the Vixens book Dr. Norfleete Day Virtual Museum of Women in Christianity Find Kat online: Instagram: @KatArmstrong1 Website: Katarmstrong.com The Storyline Project: thestorylineproject.com Episode Highlights Part 1: Rev. Dr. Jackie Roese Jackie talks about her visit to Samaria and the significance of Jacob's well in the story and describes the animosity between Jews and Samaritans and the cultural context of the patriarchal society in which the woman lived. Jackie reinterprets the story, suggesting that Jesus recognized the woman's past suffering, abandonment, and societal rejection and explores how the Samaritan woman's story is relevant to both men and women, addressing power structures and vulnerability in society. Part 2: Dr. Lynn Cohick Dr. Cohick addresses the misconception of the Samaritan woman being a prostitute and challenges assumptions about her life. She discusses the societal context of first-century Palestine and the limited legal standing of women. Dr. Cohick emphasizes the woman's theological interest and her role in bringing the gospel message to her town and the need to appreciate the Samaritan woman as a great disciple of Jesus. Holy Curiosity is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Producer: Leslie Thompson Associate Producer: McKenzie Hill Audio Editing: Kevin Morris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins

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