Elizabeth Shively

Elizabeth Shively, a Professor of Christian scriptures at Truett Seminary, dives deep into the Gospel of Mark, exploring its themes of apocalypse and suffering. She emphasizes the uniqueness of Mark’s narrative style and its portrayal of Jesus as a suffering Messiah. The discussion also touches on the intriguing, abrupt ending of Mark, the importance of women in the narrative, and the transformative faith of the Syrophoenician woman. Shively invites listeners to reflect on their own faith journeys through the complexities of discipleship.