In Part 1 of today’s conversation, Justin and Stephen talk with Dr. Holly Beers about her fascinating book A Week in the Life of a Greco-Roman Woman, and how developing a better understanding of the first century context can lead to more accurate, and more interesting, interpretations of the New Testament. They also consider the role of narrative in reaching understanding. Holly shares about how her own experiences have led her to pursue these topics more deeply along with her process of writing. In Part 2, Justin, Stephen, and Holly will talk about how we can understand similar themes today, and the implications for inter-gendered relationships. Justin and Stephen discuss Holy Saturday and who we imagine ourselves to be as they talk through their highlights, lowlights, and insights for the week. We have show notes for you at profsinrooms.com and bonus material on Patreon! To donate to production costs, visit profsinrooms.com or become a patron. Resources from this episode: • Resources related to today’s episode: ◦ Holly Beers’ Westmont College faculty page ◦ A Week in the Life of a Greco-Roman Woman, by Holly Beers: On Bookshop.org | On Amazon ◦ Justin and Stephen discuss 1st century slavery in more detail on Patreon. About Holly Beers, Ph.D. Holly Beers is an associate professor of religious studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, where she teaches New Testament and Greek courses. She loves to research and write, though her primary passion is teaching and mentoring students in their various stages of faith development. She sees her academic work as her primary way of serving the church and believes passionately in the local church as the hub of God's kingdom work in the world. Holly is married to Max and they have three elementary-aged children with Old Testament, rather than New Testament, names: Noah, Moses, and Eden.

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Justin and Stephen continue their discussion about their own experiences of deconstruction of faith, including how the process of dismantling elements of their Christianity has helped them to start to see Jesus more clearly. They discuss their own experiences of doubt and hope. Justin and Stephen also discuss the murders in Georgia and the sometimes very unhelpful ways that people like them have responded to crises. We have show notes for you at profsinrooms.com and bonus material on Patreon! To donate to production costs, visit profsinrooms.com or become a patron. Resources from this episode: • True Tunes podcast: Rich Mullins episode • A recent Twitter discussion on deconstruction • More about Justin • More about Stephen

Credits: Regular Theme Music by Josiah Enns. This episode was recorded on the land of the Wahpekute, Anishinabewaki, and the Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux). We may receive commission from Amazon or Bookshop.org for purchases made through some of our links. Thank you for your support.

Justin and Stephen continue their discussion about their own experiences of deconstruction of faith, including how the process of dismantling elements of their Christianity has helped them to start to see Jesus more clearly. They discuss their own experiences of doubt and hope. Justin and Stephen also discuss the murders in Georgia and the sometimes very unhelpful ways that people like them have responded to crises. We have show notes for you at profsinrooms.com and bonus material on Patreon! To donate to production costs, visit profsinrooms.com or become a patron. Resources from this episode: • True Tunes podcast: Rich Mullins episode • A recent Twitter discussion on deconstruction • More about Justin • More about Stephen

Credits: Regular Theme Music by Josiah Enns. This episode was recorded on the land of the Wahpekute, Anishinabewaki, and the Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux). We may receive commission from Amazon or Bookshop.org for purchases made through some of our links. Thank you for your support.

Justin and Stephen talk about their own experiences of deconstruction of faith, including how the process of dismantling elements of their Christianity has helped them to start to see Jesus more clearly. They look for useful metaphors for the process of dismantling broken parts of their belief system and talk about the particular risks and opportunities they have as profs. Justin and Stephen also discuss dissertation, teaching, Y2K, apocalyptic moments, and good coffee. We have show notes for you at profsinrooms.com and bonus material on Patreon! To donate to production costs, visit profsinrooms.com or become a patron. Find Profs in Rooms mugs and more here. Resources from this episode: • Heirs Coffee • A recent Twitter discussion on deconstruction • Perry’s Model of Cognitive and Ethical Development on Bookshop.org or Amazon • The episode on re-imagining Christian higher education with Thorsten Moritz • More about Justin • More about Stephen

Credits: Regular Theme Music by Josiah Enns. This episode was recorded on the land of the Wahpekute, Anishinabewaki, and the Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux). We may receive commission from Amazon or Bookshop.org for purchases made through some of our links. Thank you for your support.

Justin and Stephen talk with Pastor Rob Mapstone about how using a local coffee shop as his primary office pushes him to integrate ground level theology into real life as he engages ministry. They talk about encouragement and disappointment in the church over the last year, and how changes in the process of preparing and credentialing people for ministry can create healthier expectations and better accountability. They wade into the waters of healthy support for and discipline of church leaders,* and consider the issues of white supremacy and Christian nationalism in the American church. Justin challenges popular conceptualizations of the “enemy,” and Rob expresses hope in what it looks like to honestly and deeply pursue Christ - to allow God to challenge and change us in every area of life. Justin and Stephen also discuss dissertation, kids, WWII and more as they talk through their highlights, lowlights, and insights for the week. We have show notes for you at profsinrooms.com and bonus material on Patreon! To donate to production costs, visit profsinrooms.com or become a patron. *This episode was recorded a week before the recent report detailing the horrible conduct of Ravi Zacharias came out and we were not aware of the report at that time. So, although we touch on some very relevant themes, we did not discuss that report in this episode. Find Profs in Rooms mugs and more here. Resources from this episode: • Resources from Justin and Stephen’s conversation: ◦ Michael Burleigh’s The Third Reich: A New History at Bookshop.org or Amazon. • Resources related to the Rob Mapstone ◦ The River Church in Chaska ◦ The Christian and Missionary Alliance About Rob Mapstone Rob is Pastor of The River Church in Chaska, MN. He teaches as an Adjunct Professor at Crown College and is a Candidate Developer for The Christian and Missionary Alliance. Rob and his wife have 4 kids, with the oldest in college.

Credits: Regular Theme Music by Josiah Enns. This episode was recorded on the land of the Wahpekute, Anishinabewaki, and the Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux). We may receive commission from Amazon or Bookshop.org for purchases made through some of our links. Thank you for your support.

In today’s short episode, Justin and Stephen talk about dissertation writing and try to figure out how Stephen can move forward now that he has gotten stuck in Chapter 5 of 7 of his dissertation. Justin shares reflections on his own dissertation writing experience. Today’s shortened episode brought to you by actual progress happening on Chapter 5 right now! We’ll be back next episode with a guest and full length conversation. We have show notes for you at profsinrooms.com and bonus material on Patreon! To donate to production costs, visit profsinrooms.com or become a patron. Resources from this episode: • Resources from Justin and Stephen’s conversation: ◦ Zotero bibliography management software

Credits: Regular Theme Music by Josiah Enns. This episode was recorded on the land of the Wahpekute, Anishinabewaki, and the Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux). We may receive commission from Amazon or Bookshop.org for purchases made through some of our links. Thank you for your support.