03.07.2021 - By The Popcast Media Group
When looking at strong women in the Bible, everyone tends to think that they are a Ruth, but sometimes when we take a hard look in the mirror, we see that we might actually be more of a Herodias. Find out why in this episode as we look at the New Testament villain Herodias who has the power of privilege. Join us as we explore what happens when you fall victim to the no take-backs rule. (Spoiler alert, you just might end up with your head on a platter…)
MENTIONS
Biblical Text for the Story: Matthew 3:1-12 | Mark 6:14-29
Listen: Season 12, Episode 4: Herod
Herod Family Tree
Movies Mentioned: The Devil All the Time | Top Gun: Maverick | Alien | Hustlers | The Dissident | Mission Impossible | Sister Act | Little Women
TV Shows Mentioned: Orthodox | Wandavision
Season 7, Episode 6: Elizabeth and Zechariah
Research: Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
Read: Why The Menendez Brothers Killed Their Parents
Baptism: Listen: BSQTNA #10 What’s Up With Baptism?
Watch: Separating Wheat from Chaff
Read: John Dominic Crossman
Salome: Play by Oscar Wilde | Dance of the Seven Veils
Surprise and Delight: Ana de Armas as Marily Monroe
Listen: Season 8: The Book of Esther
Seminary Extra Credit: The Works of Josephus
Read: What is the Midrash?
Learn: The Great Courses: King Arthur
Learn: Bible Project: How to Read the Bible Series
Listen: Season 5: Episode 2: Delilah
Archaeology: Nabi Yahya Mosque in Sebastia
Watch: The Great Mosque of Damascus
Read: Purim
GENTLE REBUKE
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