This week, Fr. Paul explains that in Genesis, with respect to their behavior, human beings must follow the lead of the sea animals. (Episode 134)
Jan 27
Reconciling Insufficiency
My mother was born in Bethlehem, Palestine, a land where hospitality is not sentiment, not a virtue to be cultivated, but obedience. It is not taught, debated, or defended. It is enacted. The land itself bears witness to a scriptural way of life that precedes institutions, border ... Show More
57m 51s
Jan 11
A Word Against the Witnesses
Human beings move as a flock. What feels like freedom is motion inside a herd. People act the way they do because of pressure, habit, fear, desire, reward, or past experience. When we make decisions, we are responding to systemic forces already acting on us, even when theologians ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 24
The Sound of God
Jairus appears as an administrator. He was named, titled, and located inside a functioning system. He knew how things worked, when to ask, when to stop, when a situation was resolved. When he knelt before Jesus, it was already a breach of role, but the text does not stop there. I ... Show More
1h 5m
Sep 2024
701. What Even Are Emotions? | Connecting Clip of the Week
In this week’s Connecting Clip of the Week, Paul and guest Alasdair Groves, discuss this very simple question: what even are emotions?
To hear more of this conversation with biblical counselor Alasdair Groves, check out The Connecting Podcast Ep. 035 wherever you listen to podcas ... Show More
14m 32s
Jul 2024
Humility — with Stuart Scott
<p>Pride can easily take root in the hearts of Christians, often unnoticed. Humility is frequently seen as the remedy for pride, but how can Christians genuinely cultivate this virtue?</p>
<p>This week, Janet and Jocelyn interview Dr. Stuart Scott, a seasoned educator who has tau ... Show More
50m 34s
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