Settle in, listeners. Jen and Amy have invited Greek and New Testament professor and scholar, Reverend Dr. Angela N. Parker to the show to reflect on the Advent season with some words of hope and liberation. She took our butts to seminary, opening our eyes to what it looks like when you examine the scripture through the lens of womanist theology and the experiences of Black women. But as Dr. Parker tells us, “I’ve lived long enough to know that God will bring me through but sometimes it’s hard and sometimes it hurts. But even after the hurt, the tender spots get more resilient.”
There’s so much to unpack in this one.
- Jen and Amy discuss their favorite Christmas movies and debate whether classics like Gremlins and Die Hard fit the genre
- Dr. Parker explains how liberation is a collective journey, not an individual one – and how everyone, including white men, can need it.
- We learn how understanding the historical context of scripture is vital for its interpretation.
- And we also talk about some of the holiday hullabaloo we’re ready to Bless and Release this season.