A Millennial Learns

A Millennial Learns

By Abby RancourHistory
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A Millennial Learns episodes

  • What if the Bible says something I don't like? Numbers 12 - 36

    This week we finish up the book of Numbers. It was a tough one because of all of the names and locations the Israelites camped. We see Miriam as a prophetess in this section which makes me ponder the 'should women teach in the church' debate. And what if I end up not liking the answer? 


    Sources:

    https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/miriam-bible
    https://www.britannica.com/topic/Nephilim
    https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-twelve-tribes-of-israel
    https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bible-maps/map-2?lang=eng

    53 min
  • Tattoos, Horoscopes, and Cutting Hair: Leviticus 18 - Numbers 11

    You wouldn't think Leviticus is too exciting, but this episode brought up a lot of questions about what things in the Old Testament still applies today, like mixing fabrics, tattoos, and cutting hair.

    Sources:

    https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-cult-of-moloch
    https://www.news24.com/news24/MyNews24/Cherry-picking-Leviticus-20130805
    https://www.cgg.org/index.cfm/library/bqa/id/63/is-wrong-shave-cut-ones-hair-leviticus-1927-215.htm
    http://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/blog/tattoos#:~:text=Tattoos%20are%20permissible%2C%20but%20that,unto%20the%20glory%20of%20God.
    https://ourrabbijesus.com/articles/whats-so-wrong-with-mixing-wool-linen/
    https://www.gotquestions.org/commands-against-mixing.html

    44 min
  • Why I'm Not a Feminist: The history of feminism and why I don't consider myself one today

    Come learn the history of the 3 (or maybe 4) waves of feminism and take a quiz to see what strain of feminist you are. 

    Sources:

    https://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/book-excerpts/health-article/a-brief-history-of-birth-control/
    https://www.humanrightscareers.com/issues/types-of-feminism-the-four-waves/
    https://www.vox.com/2018/3/20/16955588/feminism-waves-explained-first-second-third-fourth
    https://www.history.com/news/anita-hill-confirmation-hearings-impact
    https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/countries-where-women-can-t-vote/
    https://www.peacewomen.org/resource/and-worst-country-be-woman
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/07/23/racism-eugenics-margaret-sanger-deserves-no-honors-column/5480192002/
    https://www.idrlabs.com/feminism-5/test.php

    1 hr 6 min
  • Bible Study: Exodus 34 - Leviticus 17

    It's a lot of rules about sacrifice this week! We go over the rules in very general terms and pull out themes that can be applied today.


    Sources:

    https://www.ncronline.org/preview/no-tabernacles-necessary

    https://www.catholicherald.com/faith/your_faith/the_tabernacle_%E2%80%94_god_s_presence_on_earth/
    https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/the-bible-does-not-forbid-alcohol
    https://www.britannica.com/topic/scapegoat

    27 min
  • Bible Study: Exodus 8 - Exodus 33

    This week is all about the plagues, the Israelite's grumbling, and Mosaic law! Good times! This section brings up a lot of questions about God's justice vs. wrath and the Israelites questioning God and forgetting His promises ALL THE TIME. Enjoy the episode!

    Sources:

    https://www.christianstudylibrary.org/article/exodus-131-2-11-16-consecrate-me-every-firstborn-male
    https://www.schooloffaith.com/blog/old-testament-violence
    https://www.csschurch.org/sites/317/uploaded/files/091513.pdf

    44 min
  • Demi Lovato, Diet Culture, and Whole30 Results

    Well, I wasn't planning on talking about diet culture anytime soon, but decided to since Demi Lovato made the news with her fro-yo incident. I explore what "toxic diet culture" means, my thoughts on it, and how my experience with whole30 went!

    Sources:

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Catherine-of-Alexandria
    https://christyharrison.com/blog/what-is-diet-culture
    https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/blog/recognizing-and-resisting-diet-culture
    https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/obesity-study/

    58 min
  • Bible Study: Genesis 30 - Exodus 7

    Join me this week as we go through a summary and questions surrounding Genesis 30 through Exodus 7. We go through the story of Joseph becoming a very powerful figure in Egypt, the famine, and the birth story of Moses. 

    Next week we are going over Exodus 8 through Exodus 33. Follow along and send me your questions!


    Sources:

    https://tikvatisrael.org/why-did-rachel-steal-labans-household-idols/#.YIDUm-hKjIU
    https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/4159/how-could-jacob-wrestle-with-god-if-no-one-can-see-god-and-live
    https://goodquestionblog.com/2014/03/27/why-couldnt-god-defeat-jacob-in-a-wrestling-match/
    https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/784896/jewish/Why-dont-we-eat-the-sciatic-nerve.htm
    https://biblehub.com/commentaries/genesis/35-4.htm
    https://www.thetorah.com/article/jacob-is-renamed-israel-twice-why-does-the-name-jacob-remain
    https://www.gotquestions.org/Jacob-Israel.html
    https://www.jw.org/en/library/books/bible-stories/2/joseph-tests-brothers/
    https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/torah-commentary/jacob-adopts-ephraim-and-manasseh
    https://www.bibleref.com/Exodus/2/Exodus-2-25.html
    https://www.gotquestions.org/kill-Moses.html

    47 min
  • How Are Saints Chosen in the Catholic Church?
    Join me as we explore how someone gets declared a saint in the Catholic church! We walk through the role saints play in the church, the history of how people became declared a saint, and what the process is like today. I also share my views on saints and what role I want them to play in my own life.
    Sources:
    https://www.usccb.org/offices/public-affairs/saints
    https://www.livescience.com/38033-how-vatican-identifies-miracles.html
    https://www.artbychimevi.com/post/503260866027/which-one-is-saint-abigail-more-commonly#:~:text=Saint%20Abigail%20is%20an%20Irish,her%20village%20from%20the%20plague.&text=As%20the%20patron%20saint%20of,%2C%20meaning%20%E2%80%9CHoney%20Bee.%E2%80%9D
    https://www.britannica.com/story/the-social-contract-and-philosophy
    https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=159
    https://portlanddiocese.org/feast-saint-patrick
    https://www.shared.com/patron-saints-to-pray-tough/
    46 min

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In this podcast, you will dive into life questions related to faith, politics, and history. We sit down and examine both sides of arguments, dig into research, and see how our opinions can be…