Join Kate Common as she discusses 'Undoing Conquest' and rethinking ancient Israel's origins, Biblical narratives, and the future of Christianity. Explore the impact of historical narratives on personal identities, the fluidity of religious traditions, and the significance of telling liberative stories for shaping a better future.
Understanding Hebrew people origins to acknowledge violent history and seek reconciliation.
Interpreting biblical narratives in response to Assyrian threats and archaeological findings.
Embodying justice through liturgical practices, reshaping faith for a more just future.
Deep dives
The Host's Background and Invitation to a Theology Beer Camp
Former pastor turned brewer, Josh Patterson, welcomes Kate Common where they discuss theological backgrounds. Patterson shares about Theology Beer Camp as a space for meaningful discussions and community bonding with beer options for inclusion.
Kate Common's History and Journey through Challenges
Kate Common shares her journey from a conservative Christian environment in Ohio, coming out as queer, diving into theological questioning during her graphic design career, and eventually focusing on feminist and queer hermeneutics.
Discovery of Highland Settlements and Biblical Reinterpretation
Archaeological evidence reveals the Highland Settlements of indigenous Canaanites reacting to empire collapse and climate change, reshaping the understanding of Israel's origins. The reinterpretation of biblical narratives like the conquest story in light of these findings is explored as a response to Assyrian threats.
Origins Season and Embodying Liberative Histories
Common introduces the concept of a 'Season of Origins' in liturgical practice to embody liberative histories within Christian traditions. By engaging with histories like the Highland Settlements, practices can lead to embodying justice, fostering a new future, and navigating societal challenges.
Embodying New Stories and Reimagined Tradition
The conversation highlights the importance of embodying liturgical practices, reinterpreting historical narratives in light of justice and liberation, and the creative call to reshape faith traditions for a more just future based on critical reflection, realigning faith identities, and taking action.
This week I was joined by my new friend Kate Common to discuss her new book "Undoing Conquest: Ancient Israel, the Bible and the Future of Christianity". We had a great conversation discussing a new understanding of the origins of the Hebrew people and how that can help churches recognize and take responsibility for a history of violence and conquest, make reparations, and seek reconciliation. Enjoy!
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*A special thanks to Josh Gilbert for managing the podcast, Marty Fredrick for producing the podcast, and Dan Koch for providing music for the podcast. Love you guys <3*