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BibleWorm episodes

October 28, 2019 Episode 109 1 Kings 18 Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
Dr. Amy Robertson and Dr. Robert Williamson discuss Elijah's contest with the prophets of Baal. We discuss the difficulty of belief in the face of more reasonable alternatives, competition among gods in our own day, and what to do if your false god needs to poop.
37 min
October 21, 2019 Episode 108 1 Kings 12 The Division of the Kingdom
Dr. Amy Robertson and Dr. Robert Williamson discuss the division of the kingdom of Israel in 1 Kings 12. Topics include the exercise of power at the expense of covenantal community, the importance of understanding tradition, and the unending masculine obsession with loin size.
33 min
October 14, 2019 Episode 107 2 Samuel 5-6 David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem
Dr. Amy Robertson and Dr. Robert Williamson discuss 2 Samuel 5-6, the story of David bringing the ark to Jerusalem. They wrestle with divine sanction for ruling authorities, the holiness of God, and the importance of wearing underpants.
35 min
October 07, 2019 Episode 106: Ruth 1:1-17 Ruth and Naomi
Dr. Amy Robertson and Dr. Robert Williamson discuss Ruth and Naomi, the status of foreigners, immigrants, and minorities in our communities, and whether the Bible passes the Bechdel Test.
33 min
September 30, 2019 Episode 105: Deuteronomy 5 and 6 The 10 Commandments and the Shema
This week the Narrative Lectionary leads us into Deuteronomy where Dr. Robert Williamson and Dr. Amy Robertson discuss the 10 commandments and the great commandment known as the Shema.
Intro music "Up Folk" by Ketsa. Used by free license via Creative Commons. URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/Above_and_Below/Up_Folk_1789
31 min
September 22, 2019 Episode 104: Exodus 3-5
Dr. Amy Robertson and Dr. Robert Williamson discuss the sojourn of the Israelites in Egypt, the brave women of the Exodus, Moses' encounter with the burning bush, and the mysterious name of God.

Intro music "Up Folk" by Ketsa. Used by free license via Creative Commons. URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/Above_and_Below/Up_Folk_1789
34 min
September 16, 2019 Episode 103: Genesis 32
Dr. Amy Robertson and Dr. Robert Williamson wrestle with the story of Jacob and his midnight encounter with God at the River Jabbok.
33 min
September 09, 2019 Episode 102: Genesis 18 and 21
Dr. Amy Robertson and Dr. Robert Williamson discuss the story of God visiting Abraham and Sarah at the Oaks of Mamre.
36 min
September 02, 2019 Episode 101: Genesis 2:4-25
In this week's episode, biblical scholars Robert Williamson Jr and Amy Robertson dig into the creation of humankind as told in Genesis 2.
35 min