A Book Nerd and the Bible
Latest Episodes
Ep. 12 (Molly Weasley): Wives, Women, and Weasleys
This week my wife guest hosts to discuss why Molly Weasley exemplifies the description of the noble wife found in Proverbs 31! She discusses buying orchards, sewing sweaters, and why we all should be a bit more like Molly Weasley. Find the show on Spotif
Ep. 11 - A Conversation with Dr. Shelly Matthews
This week we are joined by the Professor of New Testament at Brite Divinity School, Dr. Shelly Matthews! She is an expert on feminism and the Bible, and the author of numerous publications about gender roles in the New Testament and early Christian commun
Ep. 10 (The Arrangers of Marriage): Bad Dreams and Betrothals
This week we compare the short story The Arrangers of Marriage by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Joseph's dreams about the birth of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 1! We discuss medical residencies, leaving home, and what to do when the person you mar
Ep. 9 (The Bell Jar): Figs and Futures
This week we compare Esther Greenwood's famous fig tree vision from The Bell Jar to Jesus's temptation in the wilderness from the Gospel of Matthew! We discuss coming of age, why being hungry can make you see visions, and how expectations shape our lives.
Ep. 8 (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn): Libraries and Lost Boys
This week we compare Francie Nolan's experience at her local library to the story of Jesus's parents losing him at the temple in Jerusalem! We discuss libraries with bad lighting, cool outdoor classrooms, and giving people the space to find what they love
Ep. 7 (Pachinko): Mothers and Miracles
This week we compare Mary the mother of Jesus to Sunja from Min Jin Lee's Pachinko! We discuss motherhood, leaving home, and the ways women keep families together. (Please forgive my pronunciations as well, I am doing the best I can with my accent.)
Ep. 6 (Lord of the Rings): Fellowships and Followers
Join us this week as we compare Jesus's call to his first four disciples and Frodo's decision to bring along the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam on his trip to Mordor! We discuss fishing, tough job markets, and siblings who follow you around. Find the sho
Ep. 5 (Lord of the Rings): Birthdays and Bridegrooms
This week we compare the wedding at Cana where Jesus performed his first miracle and Bilbo Baggin's 111th birthday party! We discuss talking back to your mom, fireworks, and why parties can reveal who we really are. Find the show on Spotify, Apple
Ep. 4 (Lord of the Rings): Bilbo and Baptists
This week we start a new series focusing on Frodo from the Lord of the Rings! Our first episode compares Bilbo Baggins and John the Baptist as forerunners for Frodo and Jesus. This episode is a little long, but we talk about being a cool cousin, telling y
Ep. 3 (Harry Potter): Mangers and Motorbikes
This week we compare Harry Potter and Jesus themselves to wrap up our Harry Potter and the Nativity series! We talk donkeys, flying motorbikes, Roman rule, and shaking hands in a dirty pub. Now find our show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and