Biblical scholar Jennifer Grace Bird joins Michael in a fascinating conversation about the importance of knowing original meaning and thinking for oneself when it comes to the Bible. Jennifer shares her insights found in her book "Permission Granted: Take the Bible into Your Own Hands" and her forthcoming book, "Marriage in the Bible: What Do the Texts Say?" Folks, you have permission to examine the Bible with an open mind to both critique it and decide for yourself what's inspirational. Learn why it's more respectful to the Bible to approach it this way and some fascinating examples of why the misogynist attitude toward women in the NT is not reflected in the original texts. 

Go to YouTube for a Videocast of this interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lya4sdGnymA

Find more content and videos of Jennifer's work here: https://www.jennifergracebird.com To learn more about Michael and his journey and experience coming out of conservative Christianity, visit: https://www.spiritualbrewpub.com/

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