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Alleluia! He is risen! Bentley and Faith talk about the resurrection narratives in each of the four Gospels, the role women play in these narratives, and why they're important. Plus a little bit about the season of Eastertide.

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This week, Bentley and Faith discuss Political Martyr and Moral Example theories of atonement, with a little detour into Scapegoat theory. These are often called, “Nonviolent theories of atonement,” and view the cross as humanity’s violence and injustice on full display. But in the end, love wins. The resurrection vindicates the way of love that Jesus lived. Hear these theories in more detail, and our takeaways on how nonviolent atonement can help us see God more clearly in the fullness of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.

Next in the atonement series, Bentley and Faith discuss the Ransom and Christus Victor theories of atonement. Both of these center around the struggle between good and evil and the role Jesus' death and resurrection plays in that struggle. This episode breaks down each theory, compares and contrasts them, and discusses what we might take and leave from each.

To kick off the Atonement Series, Bentley and Faith take on Penal Substitutionary Atonement. Even if you haven't heard those words, you've probably heard some version of "Jesus taking our punishment" on the cross. This episode breaks down what this understanding of atonement is, and why we need alternatives to it.

Laura Bentley and Faith Kemmler are joined by Dave Heilman, moderator of the Pastor Nominating Committee, to hear more about the PNC's process over the last year and what the One Service Sunday and congregational meeting on March 15 will look like.

Join Laura and Faith for this introduction to atonement. During the season of Lent, BSB will explore different ways to think about what the death and resurrection of Jesus mean for us, the world, and the whole cosmos.

Faith Kemmler is joined by guest Nolan Daniele to discuss the scripture passages that guide them, how they chose them, and the meaning they carry.

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Paul was the most prolific writer of the New Testament, but we often don’t know what to do with him. Paul was and is a polarizing Apostle, often lifted up above the Gospels or pushed aside completely. Is there a third way? Laura Bentley talks with Faith Kemmler about Paul’s unconventional story, and how to read Paul in context as the passionate and radical messenger of Christ that he was.

WARNING: Be aware of your audience as you listen. Laura Bentley and Faith Kemmler have a candid conversation about Santa and the magic of Christmas.

How are we supposed to read about the Good News? Laura Bentley and Faith Kemmler talk about the Gospels and their place in Biblical literature.