IIn this week’s Friday Chat, I talk about my North Carolina vacation, the movie The Sheep Detectives on Amazon, watching the World Cup, temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians at risk with this week’s Supreme Court decision, World Relief’s response to the SCOTUS ruling, Isaiah and John the Baptist, and prophetic warning to do justice.

Show Links:

The Pictured Word Podcast Episode 5: Introduction to the Jesus Speaks to Women Series with Katie: https://marydeandraws.substack.com/p/episode-5-introduction-to-the-jesus

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services List of Countries with Temporary Protected Status: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status

World Relief’s Response to the SCOTUS decision regarding TPS for Haitians and Syrians: https://worldrelief.org/pr-world-relief-responds-to-scotus-decisions-regarding-tps-for-haitians-and-syrians-asylum-processing/

World Relief Website: https://worldrelief.org/

List of verses on Biblical Justice: https://marydeandraws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/BiblicalJusticeVerses-MarydeanDraws-1.pdf or https://marydeandraws.com/2020/10/about-next-election-week-the-hope-i-have-a-collection-of-verses-on-justice.html

Podcast I mentioned: David French on the Last Ten Years: What would the Russell Moore and David French of 2026 say to their 2016 selves? https://www.christianitytoday.com/podcasts/the-russell-moore-show/david-french-on-the-last-ten-years/

The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (Amazon affiliate link)*https://amzn.to/4xVRmqp

Isaiah 1:13-26 and Luke 3: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%201%3A13-26%2C%20Luke%203&version=NIV

❤️Welcome to The Pictured Word podcast, where I look at Scripture through a curious writer and artist’s eyes, draw on the beauty found in the tradition of Christian art, and learn from the insight of Biblical scholarship. Whether you come to the Bible weary, wounded, or wondering, my goal is to help you see the Jesus revealed there. 

You can find me at www.marydeandraws.com or on my Substack page. All my Bible studies are available for anyone to read on Substack, but you can support my work by becoming a paid subscribers. Paid subscribers can download the printable study guides and coloring pages.

You can also find my hymn art prints, cards, postcards, stickers, and Bible printables on my website. On my website or on Substack, you can sign up for my mailing list and get everything in your inbox, including new Bible studies each month and weekly newsletters.

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In this episode, you’ll meet my dear friend Katie, hear some of her story, and listen in on our conversation about women’s stories in the Bible, complex characters, and the realities of living with complicated faith. You’ll also hear the inspiration behind the Jesus Speaks to Women Series and some things I’ve learned in the process of writing the Bible studies.

❤️Welcome to The Pictured Word podcast, where I look at Scripture through a curious writer and artist’s eyes, draw on the beauty found in the tradition of Christian art, and learn from the insight of Biblical scholarship. Whether you come to the Bible weary, wounded, or wondering, my goal is to help you see the Jesus revealed there. 

You can find me at www.marydeandraws.com or on my Substack page. All my Bible studies are available for anyone to read on Substack, but you can support my work by becoming a paid subscribers. Paid subscribers can download the printable study guides and coloring pages.

You can also find my hymn art prints, cards, postcards, stickers, and Bible printables on my website. On my website or on Substack, you can sign up for my mailing list and get everything in your inbox, including new Bible studies each month and weekly newsletters.

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On Episode 2: In this FRIDAY CHAT, I give an update on the plan for the podcast, and then I talk about why I loved the BBC’s new series, The Other Bennet Sister (currently on Amazon), based on the novel by Janice Hadlow. I’m a long-time Pride and Prejudice fan, and I loved this new spin-off of the original Jane Austen story. I talk about the complexity of the characters, Mary’s growth, defining beauty, and some characters that were downright unlikable.

Note: I kept saying “novels” in the podcast, but there is only one Pride and Prejudice novel.

Welcome to The Pictured Word podcast, where I look at Scripture through a curious writer and artist’s eyes, draw on the beauty found in the tradition of Christian art, and learn from the insight of Biblical scholarship. Whether you come to the Bible weary, wounded, or wondering, my goal is to help you see the Jesus revealed there. 

I’m your host, Mary Hairston, the artist and writer behind Marydean Draws. You can find me at www.marydeandraws.com of on my Substack page. All my Bible studies are available for anyone to read on Substack, but you can support my work by becoming a paid subscribers. Paid subscribers can download the printable study guides and coloring pages.

You can also find my hymn art prints, cards, postcards, stickers, and Bible printables on my website. On my website or on Substack, you can sign up for my mailing list and get everything in your inbox, including new Bible studies each month and weekly newsletters.Intro and Outro Music by: Jeremiah7 on Pixabay

How do we know what Scripture means? In today’s episode, I share Professor of Old Testament John Walton’s five principles for faithful reading. These are the principles that I try to work under when I write Bible studies.

I reference the following:*

Wisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John H. Walton

The Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart*These Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning I get a small percentage of any purchases from the links.

Welcome to The Pictured Word podcast, where I look at Scripture through a curious writer and artist’s eyes, draw on the beauty found in the tradition of Christian art, and learn from the insight of Biblical scholarship. Whether you come to the Bible weary, wounded, or wondering, my goal is to help you see the Jesus revealed there. 

I’m your host, Mary Hairston, the artist and writer behind Marydean Draws. You can find me at www.marydeandraws.com of on my Substack page. All my Bible studies are available for anyone to read on Substack, but you can support my work by becoming a paid subscribers. Paid subscribers can download the printable study guides and coloring pages.

You can also find my hymn art prints, cards, postcards, stickers, and Bible printables on my website. On my website or on Substack, you can sign up for my mailing list and get everything in your inbox, including new Bible studies each month and weekly newsletters.

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On Episode 2: In this FRIDAY CHAT, I share about my experience with dealing with anxiety since my college days and some strategies that have helped me cope. I share the categories I use to compartmentalize my anxieties and some verses that have given me a lot of encouragement over the years.

You can find a printables version of my categories and Scriptures mentioned on my Substack page HERE.

These books are mentioned in the podcast:The Change Triangle by Hillary Jacobs HendelThe Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa TerKeurstBoundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Welcome to The Pictured Word podcast, where I look at Scripture through a curious writer and artist’s eyes, draw on the beauty found in the tradition of Christian art, and learn from the insight of Biblical scholarship. Whether you come to the Bible weary, wounded, or wondering, my goal is to help you see the Jesus revealed there. 

I’m your host, Mary Hairston, the artist and writer behind Marydean Draws. You can find me at www.marydeandraws.com of on my Substack page. All my Bible studies are available for anyone to read on Substack, but you can support my work by becoming a paid subscribers. Paid subscribers can download the printable study guides and coloring pages.

You can also find my hymn art prints, cards, postcards, stickers, and Bible printables on my website. On my website or on Substack, you can sign up for my mailing list and get everything in your inbox, including new Bible studies each month and weekly newsletters.Intro and Outro Music by: Jeremiah7 on Pixabay

On Episode 1: In this introduction to The Pictured Word Podcast, I introduce myself, share the inspiration for my podcast, and tell you about what I plan to talk about.

Welcome to The Pictured Word podcast, where I look at Scripture through a curious writer and artist’s eyes, draw on the beauty found in the tradition of Christian art, and learn from the insight of Biblical scholarship. Whether you come to the Bible weary, wounded, or wondering, my goal is to help you see the Jesus revealed there. 

I’m your host, Mary Hairston, the artist and writer behind Marydean Draws. You can find me at www.marydeandraws.com of on my Substack page. All my Bible studies are available for anyone to read on Substack, but you can support my work by becoming a paid subscribers. Paid subscribers can download the printable study guides and coloring pages.

You can also find my hymn art prints, cards, postcards, stickers, and Bible printables on my website. On my website or on Substack, you can sign up for my mailing list and get everything in your inbox, including new Bible studies each month and weekly newsletters.

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