The Bible and the English Major

Welcome to this new series on Mark 5:21-34! This mini-episode is a personal introduction to one of the bravest women in the Bible: the bleeding woman found in the Gospel of Mark. Why not start with blood and suffering?Learn MoreTo learn more about Maren, invite Maren to speak, or read the article versions of "The Bible and the English Major" visit https://marenjo.com. Support "The Bible and the English Major" by becoming a patron today!https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider. We would love to hear from you! Connect with us on social media to share your thoughts and feedback.https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider

What could women in the Bible have to say to the ancient historian Pliny the Elder? Probably quite a lot, as long as they aren't bleeding. Here's some historical context, on Mark 5:21-34, to help us understand the immense faith required of a desperate woman who must ask the question, 'What do I do when my religion is killing me?'Join the Conversationhttps://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider Learn MoreIf you would like to learn more about Maren, invite Maren to speak, or read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major visit https://marenjo.com. SupportTo financially support The Bible and the English Major, please visit Maren’s Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider

Mark, the best cook among the Gospel writers, turns Mark 5:21-43 into a yummy literary sandwich full of plot twists, juxtaposition, and faith. Taste the beauty of a Markan Sandwich and consider: Can art reveal things that science cannot?Join the Conversation & SupportTo join the conversation about episodes and financially support The Bible and the English Major, visit Maren’s Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider Learn MoreIf you would like to learn more about Maren, invite Maren to speak, or read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major visit https://marenjo.com. Stay Informed!https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider"

How do we best understand the Pharisees and scribes in the Gospel of Mark from a literary point of view? And what does the juxtaposition of one of their own with a desperate, bleeding woman tell us about taking risks, faith, and healing? SupportTo support The Bible and the English Major, please visit Maren’s Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider Learn MoreIf you would like to learn more about Maren, invite Maren to speak, or read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major visit https://marenjo.com. Join the Conversationhttps://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider

With even more artistry, the writer of the Gospel of Mark uses juxtaposition, symbolism, merism, and a 6-foot party sub to make a very big point about Jesus' renewal of Israel and the faith lying at its heart. And you thought we'd discovered everything. Join the Conversationhttps://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider Learn MoreIf you would like to learn more about Maren, invite Maren to speak, or read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major visit https://marenjo.com. SupportTo financially support The Bible and the English Major, please visit Maren’s Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider

We conclude our series on Mark 5 with a conversation with Pastor Bobby Harrison from The Church We Hope For. He shares the story of his dismantling journey toward advocating for justice and equity in the church, tells a great story about his son as a framework for seeking God wholeheartedly, and explains how he relates to Jairus. Then he turns the tables on Maren to find out why she's doing all of this, anyway.Join the Conversationhttps://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider Learn MoreIf you would like to learn more about Maren, invite Maren to speak, or read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major visit https://marenjo.com.To learn more about Bobby Harrison and The Church We Hope For, visit them at https://thechurchwehopefor.comSupportTo financially support The Bible and the English Major, please visit Maren’s Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider

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?SupportPlease financially support The Bible and the English Major, by visiting Maren’s Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneiderPlease "Follow" The Bible and the English MajorFollowing The Bible and the English Major in your podcast app allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you are interested in future episodes.Learn MoreTo learn more about Maren, visit Maren's website https://marenjo.com.Discuss EpisodesTo discuss episodes with others, join Maren on social media:https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneiderhttps://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneiderArticle Versions & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major, visit https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major.Speaking RequestsIf you would like to invite Maren to speak, visit https://marenjo.com/speaking-events.

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. Please "Follow" The Bible and the English MajorFollowing The Bible and the English Major in your podcast app allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you are interested in future episodes.Learn MoreTo learn more about Maren, visit Maren's website https://marenjo.com.Discuss EpisodesTo discuss episodes with others, join Maren on social media:https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneiderhttps://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneiderArticle Versions & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major, visit https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major.Speaking RequestsIf you would like to invite Maren to speak, visit https://marenjo.com/speaking-events. SupportTo financially support The Bible and the English Major, please visit Maren’s Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider

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.Please "Follow" The Bible and the English MajorFollowing The Bible and the English Major in your podcast app allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you are interested in future episodes.Learn MoreTo learn more about Maren, visit Maren's website https://marenjo.com.Discuss EpisodesTo discuss episodes with others, join Maren on social media:https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneiderhttps://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneiderArticle Versions & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major, visit https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major.Speaking RequestsIf you would like to invite Maren to speak, visit https://marenjo.com/speaking-events. SupportTo financially support The Bible and the English Major, please visit Maren’s Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider

Hagar and the Samaritan woman talk theology at a watering hole and discover they share intriguing similarities. To find out why, we'll eavesdrop on their conversation, inspect John's motives for writing, and even uncover an ancient (chiastic) pyramid. Get ready to dig.Please "Follow" The Bible and the English MajorFollowing The Bible and the English Major in your podcast app allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you are interested in future episodes.Learn MoreTo learn more about Maren, visit Maren's website https://marenjo.com.Discuss EpisodesTo discuss episodes with others, join Maren on social media:https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneiderhttps://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneiderArticle Versions & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major, visit https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major.Speaking RequestsIf you would like to invite Maren to speak, visit https://marenjo.com/speaking-events. SupportTo financially support The Bible and the English Major, please visit Maren’s Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider

Gospel writer John knows a thing or two about romance. His Woman at the Well story contains the same juicy narrative elements as Rachel and Jacob's betrothal in Genesis 29. Scandalous, you say? Just like the extravagant love of God.Please "Follow" The Bible and the English MajorFollowing The Bible and the English Major in your podcast app allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you are interested in future episodes.Learn MoreTo learn more about Maren, visit Maren's website https://marenjo.com.Discuss EpisodesTo discuss episodes with others, join Maren on social media:https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneiderhttps://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider Article Versions & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major, visit https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major.Speaking RequestsIf you would like to invite Maren to speak, visit https://marenjo.com/speaking-events. SupportTo financially support The Bible and the English Major, please visit Maren’s Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider

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!Please "Follow" The Bible and the English MajorFollowing The Bible and the English Major in your podcast app allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you are interested in future episodes.Learn MoreTo learn more about Maren, visit Maren's website https://marenjo.comDiscuss EpisodesTo discuss episodes with others, join Maren on social media:https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneiderhttps://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider Article Versions & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major, visit https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major.Speaking RequestsIf you would like to invite Maren to speak, visit https://marenjo.com/speaking-events. SupportTo financially support The Bible and the English Major, please visit Maren’s Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider

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.Please "Follow" The Bible and the English MajorFollowing The Bible and the English Major in your podcast app allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you are interested in future episodes.To learn more about Maren:https://marenjo.comTo learn more about DanaLee*:https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major/conversations-with-a-friend-danalee-simon*You can find DanaLee's spiritual direction questions and invitations for the Well Women series at the link above.Discuss EpisodesTo discuss episodes with others, join Maren on social media:https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneiderhttps://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneiderArticle Versions & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major, visit https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major.Speaking RequestsIf you would like to invite Maren to speak, visit https://marenjo.com/speaking-events. SupportTo financially support The Bible and the English Major, please visit Maren’s Patreon page.https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider

Welcome to a new season on a couple of sisters, Martha and Mary! Maren confesses how she used to see this story and offers an apology. In the beautiful words of Mary Oliver, "Congratulations if you have changed."From "To Begin With, the Sweet Grass" by Mary Oliver NEW: Events & Speaking RequestsFind upcoming events or invite Maren to speak:https://marenjo.com/speaking-events.NEW: SupportIf you can, please financially support The Bible and the English Major. Become a patron by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider"Follow" The Bible and the English MajorFollowing The Bible and the English Major in your podcast app allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you're interested in future episodes.ConnectWe love to hear from listeners. Reach out on social media:https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider.Learn more about Marenhttps://marenjo.comArticles & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major or see the complete citation list, visit: https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major.

Are you Team Mary or Team Martha? Luke’s story about the two sisters has left scholars debating for centuries, leading to character analysis paralysis. Let’s get past the heroine/villain question to find out what Jesus’ “one needed thing” is. Hint: it’s not the bean dip. NEW: Events & Speaking RequestsFind upcoming events or invite Maren to speak: https://marenjo.com/speaking-events. NEW: SupportIf you can, please financially support The Bible and the English Major. Become a patron by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider. "Follow" The Bible and the English Major FollowingThe Bible and the English Major in your podcast app allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you're interested in future episodes. Connect We love to hear from listeners. Reach out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider. Learn more about Marenhttps://marenjo.comArticles & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major or see the complete citation list, visit: https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major.

Martha has suffered too long in her sister Mary's shadow. Let's compare her to the 70 followers Jesus sends out and the self-righteous lawyer also found in Luke 10. What light can a good character foil shine? NEW: SupportPlease financially support The Bible and the English Major. Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider NEW: Events & Speaking RequestsFind upcoming events or invite Maren to speak:https://marenjo.com/speaking-events "Follow" The Bible and the English MajorFollowing The Bible and the English Major in your podcast app allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you're interested in future episodes.ConnectWe love to hear from listeners. Reach out on social media:https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider Learn more about Marenhttps://marenjo.com Articles & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major or see the complete citation list, visit: https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major

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. NEW: SupportIf you can, please financially support The Bible and the English Major. Become a patron by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider.Please follow The Bible and the English Major in your podcast app. Following allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you're interested in future episodes.NEW: Events & Speaking RequestsFind upcoming events or invite Maren to speak:https://marenjo.com/speaking-events. ConnectWe love to hear from listeners. Reach out on social media:https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider. Learn more about Marenhttps://marenjo.comArticles & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major or see the complete citation list, visit: https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major.

Are we so familiar with the "good" Samaritan parable that we're too comfortable with it? Maren offers three readings that provoke the usual interpretation and point to the kingdom of God. Warning: the author has been walking around convicted for weeks. She hopes you'll join her.Connect on Social MediaWe love to hear from listeners. Reach out on social media:https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider. NEW: SupportIf you can, please financially support The Bible and the English Major. Become a patron by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider.Please follow The Bible and the English Major in your podcast app. Following allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you're interested in future episodes.NEW: Events & Speaking RequestsFind upcoming events or invite Maren to speak:https://marenjo.com/speaking-events. Learn more about Marenhttps://marenjo.comArticles & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major or see the complete citation list, visit: https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major.

Inspired by the Midrash of the ancient rabbis, Maren takes a crack at Biblical Fanfiction. What do you imagine the lawyer thought about Jesus' Good Samaritan parable? What if Martha heard it, too? And the bottom line question: can creativity can also be a tool in biblical interpretation? You decide.Connect on Social MediaWe love to hear from listeners. Reach out on social media:https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider. NEW: SupportIf you can, please financially support The Bible and the English Major. Become a patron by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider.Please follow The Bible and the English Major in your podcast app. Following allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you're interested in future episodes.NEW: Events & Speaking RequestsFind upcoming events or invite Maren to speak:https://marenjo.com/speaking-events. Learn more about Marenhttps://marenjo.comArticles & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major or see the complete citation list, visit: https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major.

We conclude our Martha’s Story series with a conversation with Inés Velásquez-McBryde from The Church We Hope For. She talks about the ethics of who gets centered both by the words of the storytellers and by the actions of Jesus. In God’s upside-down kingdom, the margins become the middle. To learn more about Inés Velásquez-McBryde and The Church We Hope For, visit: https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major/conversations-with-a-friend-ines-velasquez-mcbryde.Connect on Social MediaWe love to hear from listeners. Reach out on social media:https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider. NEW: SupportIf you can, please financially support The Bible and the English Major. Become a patron by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider.Please follow The Bible and the English Major in your podcast app. Following allows Maren to spend more time on content and tells the podcast apps you're interested in future episodes.NEW: Events & Speaking RequestsFind upcoming events or invite Maren to speak:https://marenjo.com/speaking-events. Learn more about Marenhttps://marenjo.comArticles & CitationsIf you want to read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major or see the complete citation list, visit: https://marenjo.com/the-bible-and-the-english-major.