Close Readings

By PB

Examining scripture critically, exploring life candidly.... more

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How many episodes does Close Readings have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.

Close Readings episodes:

April 22, 2024 Season 1 Wrap. Only Listen When You Can Laugh Out Loud
And that's a wrap on season 1! Pastor Linds and Pastor Ben are so grateful for all of you! Enjoy some last takes as we conclude our first season.
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32min
April 15, 2024 Mark 7. Tradition, Taboos, and a True Theology
On our second last episode, joined by Pastor Raewyn Orlich, Linds and Ben examine Mark 7 to explore the question, "What are traditions we value over God?"

Check out Pastor Raewyn's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GT19AJ1r8rqhYHr9dRolR?si=d9a377daf4e340e1
Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+7&version=NLT
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40min
April 08, 2024 Matthew 14. Jesus walks on the water, Peter tries to.
Joined by Pastor Aren, Linds and Ben disagree on if Peter should have stayed in the boat, but agree on the grace of God.

NOTE: we recorded this after our conversation with Pastor Andy, so if you want to hear more about demons and Mark 9, check out Episode 2.

Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2014&version=NLT
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42min
April 01, 2024 Numbers 21. Discussing Snakes: Wrestling with God's "Discipline" and Unfolding Revelation
Joined by Pastor Alexy, Linds and Ben examine Numbers 21 to explore the question, "What does it mean to be satisfied?"

Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers+21&version=NLT
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40min
March 25, 2024 Matthew 21. Consumeristic Christianity and Children Shouting Against It
Joined by Pastor Gabe, Linds and Ben examine Matthew 21 to explore the question, "What does Christianity cost?"

Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+21&version=NLT
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33min
March 18, 2024 Numbers 6. The Blessing, God's Shining Face, and a Sweater Ad
Linds and Ben examine Numbers 6 to explore the question, "What does it mean to be blessed?"

Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=numbers+6&version=NLT
Join our community here: https://www.instagram.com/valleyvespers/ AND https://www.tiktok.com/@closereadings?_t=8kNSbVuOrk6&_r=1
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27min
March 11, 2024 Mark 9. Demons, Belief, and The Unequal Battle.
Joined by Pastor Andy, Linds and Ben examine Mark 9 to explore the question, "What is belief?"

Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+9&version=NLT
Join our community here: https://www.instagram.com/valleyvespers/ AND https://www.tiktok.com/@closereadings?_t=8kNSbVuOrk6&_r=1
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42min
March 03, 2024 John 10: The Sheep Know His Voice
Welcome to the first episode of Close Readings!

Linds and Ben examine John 10 to explore the question, "What does it mean to know Jesus' voice."

Read with us here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+10&version=NLT
Join our community here: https://www.instagram.com/valleyvespers/ AND https://www.tiktok.com/@closereadings?_t=8kNSbVuOrk6&_r=1
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32min

FAQs about Close Readings:

How many episodes does Close Readings have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.