

Context Matters
Dr. Cyndi Parker
This podcast is for people who are curious about the ancient context that influenced the final shape of the Bible…AND ALSO…how our modern context influences the way we understand the Bible and God and all things spiritual.
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Jun 22, 2023 • 22min
Reading the Bible with Scientists
Find out more about BioLogos Here and listen to their podcast The Language of God HereLearn more about Dr. Deb Haarsma HERE and follow her on Instagram @deb_haarsmaRead the article she mentioned The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural SciencesContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!

Jun 15, 2023 • 26min
Reading with Disability Theology
For books about exploring the world with people with disabilities, check out My Body is not a Prayer Request and also What Can a Body Do?Find Dr. Fraser on Facebook (@letiah.fraser), Instagram (@revletiah), and Twitter (@revletiah).Explore The Millennial Pastor podcast HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!

Jun 8, 2023 • 22min
Reading the Bible with a Disabled God
For books about exploring the world with people with disabilities, check out My Body is not a Prayer Request and also What Can a Body Do?Find Dr. Fraser on Facebook (@letiah.fraser), Instagram (@revletiah), and Twitter (@revletiah).Explore The Millennial Pastor podcast HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!

Jun 1, 2023 • 37min
Is an Illustration THAT Important?
Next time you are reading a book to your kids or nephews and neices, pay attention to the illustrations. Who is in the picture, how are they presented, and what does the landscape look like? And then go take a look at the resources through Fresh Wind studios.Explore Fresh Wind Studios here: https://www.freshwindstudios.comFind their list of books here: https://www.freshwindstudios.com/ourbooksContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!

May 25, 2023 • 23min
Reading Children's Bibles
I really am curious if you’ve paid attention to what is in or left out of Children’s bibles. And I have lingering questions! Do children's Bibles influence how teenagers engage the Bible? Have you ever compared a story in the children’s bible to the story in the adult bible?Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!

May 18, 2023 • 31min
Reading the Bible with Questions
We start off our new season of Context Matters with a bag! And all of this will influence the rest of the series. Join for the conversation and then take notes on this mini-masterclass on hermeneutics. From May 11-31 2023 you can receive 30% the print or ebook and free shipping by going to www.ivpress.com and use the code PLACE23 at checkout. Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!

May 11, 2023 • 35min
Reading the Bible with Different Cultural Lenses
We start off our new season of Context Matters with a bag! And all of this will influence the rest of the series. Join for the conversation and then take notes on this mini-masterclass on hermeneutics. From May 11-31 2023 you can receive 30% the print or ebook and free shipping by going to www.ivpress.com and use the code PLACE23 at checkout. Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!

Apr 6, 2023 • 44min
EASTER SPECIAL! The Geography of Passion Week
Find the full episodes of The Wayside Podcast HERE. Our conversation is in episodes 22 and 23. Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!

Mar 9, 2023 • 29min
Two Halves Yet One Whole
Dr. Wendy Widder is the author of several books, including Living Whole Without a Better Half and two commentaries on the book of Daniel. She is a freelance editor and a teacher with two master’s degrees and a PhD in biblical studies. Her newest book, Every Road Goes Somewhere is a memoir that recounts her journey of trying to follow God when he doesn’t follow the script.You will find Dr. Widder's books HEREHer new memoir is HEREHer online lectures on Daniel are HEREAnd she blogs at www.wendywidder.comContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!

Mar 2, 2023 • 24min
The Two Halves of Daniel
Dr. Wendy Widder is the author of several books, including Living Whole Without a Better Half and two commentaries on the book of Daniel. She is a freelance editor and a teacher with two master’s degrees and a PhD in biblical studies. Her newest book, Every Road Goes Somewhere is a memoir that recounts her journey of trying to follow God when he doesn’t follow the script.You will find Dr. Widder's books HEREHer new memoir is HEREHer online lectures on Daniel are HEREAnd she blogs at www.wendywidder.comContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!