Dorothy Lee joins us to unpack the themes and theology of John 3. We begin with the Numbers reading, looking at the people’s grumbling, the difficulty of transition, and the strange use of snakes as both punishment and...
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By the Well: Advent 3 (Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Luke 1:46-55; John 1:6-8, 19-28)
Dr Angela Sawyer (Stirling Theological College) joins By the Well Podcast to explore the tender and powerful image of God in Isaiah 40, as well as the cosmic and personal hope the end of exile represents to Israel. We...
By the Well: Advent 2 (Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8)
Dr Angela Sawyer (Stirling Theological College) joins By the Well Podcast to explore the tender and powerful image of God in Isaiah 40, as well as the cosmic and personal hope the end of exile represents to Israel. We...
A154 – Pentecost 24 (Judges 4:1-7; Psalm 123; Matthew 25: 14-30)
By the Well Podcast is joined by Monica Melanchthon, who talks about the importance of preaching from Judges, both in spite of its difficult, violent themes, and because of them: much of the conflict in the world echoes...
By the Well: A152 – All Saints / Pentecost 21 (1 John 3; Rev 7; Matt 23:1-12)
Reverend Dr Sunny Chen joins us for a conversation about the Greek words for love, resurrection promises, preaching for All Saints (All Souls) day, and Christian leadership.
By the Well: A148 – Pentecost 18 (Exod 20:1-20; Matt 21:33-46)
Megan Turton, a specialist on law in the Hebrew Bible, joins us to talk about the Decalogue and legal narrative in Exodus. Holiness, identity, and mutual covenant are key themes to explore. In the gospel reading...
By the Well: A145 – Bonus Episode: Philippians with Sean Winter
Sean Winter, Head of Pilgrim Theological College and Pauline scholar, sits down with Robyn to discuss the themes and setting of Paul’s letter to the Philippians.
By the Well: A138 – Pentecost 9 (Gen 32, Ps 17, Matt 14)
Brian Kolia joins the podcast to discuss Jacob’s wrestle with God in Genesis 32:22-31. We point to the humour in this story where God takes on some human characteristics and becomes the trickster, a role that has...
By the Well Podcast – Pentecost 5 (Song 2, Genesis 24, and Matt 11)
This week the lectionary offers a rare chance to preach on the love poetry known as Song of Songs (Song of Solomon). Hebrew Bible scholar, Brian Kolia, joins the podcast to unpack Genesis 24:34-38, 58-67, Song of Songs...
Pentecost: Acts 2:1-21 with John Flett
Rev Associate Professor John Flett joins us this week for a rich conversation about Pentecost and mission. We focus Acts 2:1-21 and John 20:19-23, drawing similarities and contrasts in the way the Spirit is portrayed in...