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February 28, 2023

#60 – How (Not) to Read the Bible with Karen Keen (Part 1)

29 minutes

Do you have a complicated relationship with the Bible? This episode (in two parts) is for you.

Are you struggling to figure out how to interpret scripture without past baggage? Wondering if there is a different way to move forward especially coming out of traditions that hold high importance for the Bible but often misuse it?

Karen Keen is a biblical scholar and author who discusses what it’s like to come from an evangelical context where women couldn’t even teach the Bible, into a place that offers more humble approach to interpretation. Reclaim the Bible in this two part episode.

Show Summary:

Intro to this episode. 0:02

Expertise and about Karen; Making scholarship accessible to a broader audience. 5:49

The problem with biblical illiteracy. 10:06

A fan of Ignatian spirituality, what is that? 12:15

Where am I seeing God? 16:27

Why humility is crucial to spiritual formation. 19:40

Power vs. humility. 23:02

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