The Table Podcast Taking Humor Seriously
Sep 26, 2023
Experts Kasey Olander, Robert Duckworth, and Steve Wilkens discuss humor in the Bible and its role in sharing truth. They explore how humor develops, its power in creating connections, incongruity in humor, the relationship between holiness and humor, finding humor in scripture, translating jokes for different cultures, and the value of humor in sharing truth.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Developing a Sense of Humor
02:04 • 8min
The Power of Humor in Connection and Inclusion
09:38 • 10min
Humor as Incongruity
19:58 • 5min
The Relationship Between Holiness, Humor, and the Impact of COVID on the Church
24:33 • 3min
Finding Humor in Scripture
27:08 • 10min
Translating Jokes: Balancing Cultural Context and Harm
37:03 • 10min
The Value of Humor in Sharing Truth
47:27 • 2min