Episode 8: The Other Disciples: Susanna + Mary of Nazareth

S2, E1: “Welcome Back!”

Season 2 is officially here! 🎉 Join Mia Burke + Andrea Bufkin as they return to the Also Called Podcast to talk about everything that’s happened since last season—from writing books and spiritual growth to lessons learned, words of the year, faith practices, and what God has been teaching them in this season. This episode is part catch-up, part vision-casting, and all heart. Plus, get a sneak peek at this season’s topics, including community, attachment theory, neuroscience, pop psychology, and spiritual warfare. Grab your coffee and join the conversation—we’re so glad you’re back. Show Notes Books Referenced Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship [https://a.co/d/0gW0Dg5H] | Jonathan Gibson  Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones [https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-James-Clear-audiobook/dp/B07RFSSYBH/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=189950015241&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aVjxsZgNHJ6wfgiZ01PPLMHaPE-CV51Y-37RwPAsVplb0lEqB_EYc8QBhNftocdmU7YJMDAP3x3Re132f3nOV0DLNkEJge_3KaGDEIqkDonWnsujMX9os5NCDOr6fTwLIACeamSKr3nV9vyK2Qvx9FQV-Q4uN8fuHfQsaqa8s9q_PMW9K0bgU8g2M9ZW5SS6xIcOmbli25rBe0itab7rEw.WGIcNBkxTcksxfvUo7oxImn5WdrWq6xK2q0E009L7X8&dib_tag=se&hvadid=792637932862&hvdev=m&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9010285&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=18283816920722688418--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18283816920722688418&hvtargid=kwd-484824757107&hydadcr=15772_13878091_2466892&keywords=atomic+habits&mcid=9d36ea634d8c3ddbb2206dea141ab88f&qid=1773089524&sr=8-1] | James Clear Our Socials and Sites Check out our socials + sites [https://blinq.me/HHp3f0ZoizQV?bs=db] Join the newsletter [https://bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe] Purchase books + study guide [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TPFQ2Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk] Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe [https://bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 12: Be the Church

In today’s episode, our last of season one, we review our favorite things from this seaon and hint at season two's topics- be sure to watch our socials. And we dive deep into being the church today. Get ready for a look at the Acts 2 church and what it means to be the Ecclesia—let’s get started! Show Notes References * The Ten Minute Bible Hour [https://open.spotify.com/show/6WUAPaOoEQwyseVZXqfwvq?si=de5c05e9185f4062%20The%20Ten%20Minute%20Bible%20Hour%20Podcast%20Episodes%20on%20Galatians%206:10]Podcast episodes on Galatians 6:10  * The Rise of Christianity [https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Christianity-Marginal-Religious-Centuries/dp/0060677015/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CUYZS6XEUOMJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.se35oQehOojkCFGl2mPu_vuyX4Ahud-PMYihDK3_xqPO3RyiMpAL2mTI6amZM-1W.n6TJZ3KYutwHs95L9vXhOsDEhqfYca0t8B55Hl0F_4s&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Rise+of+Christianity+by+Robert+Stark&qid=1761487111&sprefix=the+rise+of+christianity+by+robert+stark%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1] by Rodney Stark * Galatians 6:10 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%206%3A10&version=NIV] * Jefferson Fisher [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/podcast]Podcast Our Socials and Sites * Our socials and sites: https://blinq.me/HHp3f0ZoizQV?bs=db [https://blinq.me/HHp3f0ZoizQV?bs=db] * Our newsletter: www.substack.com/@alsocalled [http://www.substack.com/@alsocalled] * Purchase books and study guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TPFQ2Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TPFQ2Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525136/support] Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe [https://bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 11: The Other Disciples: Photini of Sychar + Elizabeth Zarchariah

Welcome to The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our soon-to-be-released book, The Other Disciples. Today, we’re diving into the savvy and sassy, Photini, also known as The Woman at the Well, our eleventh disciple from the book written by Andrea Bufkin, and the patient final disciple, Elizabeth Zechariah, and her answered prayer, written by Asha Junot.  Join us as we discover who they were, their remarkable experiences, Photini’s enlightening interaction with Jesus, and Elizabeth’s ache and awe, as we consider what their stories offer us today. Get ready for the journey into the heart of grateful and surrendered followers—let’s get started!  Show Notes * Photini of Sychar is found in: John 4:1-42 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%204%3A1-42&version=ESV] (ESV) * Hagar: Genesis 16: 1-15 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2016%3A1-15&version=NLT] * CS Lewis Quote: If you think of this world as a place simply intended for our happiness, you find it quite intolerable: think of it as a place for training and correction, and it's not so bad. God in the Dock, pg. 52. * Psalm 139:13-16 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20139%3A13-16&version=ESV] * Romans 6:4 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%206%3A4&version=ESV] Elizabeth Zechariah is found in:  Luke 1:8–80 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%201%3A8%E2%80%9380&version=NIV] * Psalm 126 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20126&version=NIV] * John 15:1-17 [https://www.google.com/search?q=John+15%3A+1-17&client=safari&sca_esv=ad06492741db6b4e&source=hp&ei=Z2wKaarmC8uhwN4P7JiZmAo&iflsig=AOw8s4IAAAAAaQp6d0V0MKX8cHsqAc3Z0YYvACmjb1Mq&ved=0ahUKEwjqtebktNmQAxXLENAFHWxMBqMQ4dUDCBo&uact=5&oq=John+15%3A+1-17&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6Ig1Kb2huIDE1OiAxLTE3MgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABEitAlAAWABwAHgAkAEAmAGfAaABnwGqAQMwLjG4AQPIAQD4AQL4AQGYAgGgAqUBmAMAkgcDMC4xoAfbBLIHAzAuMbgHpQHCBwMyLTHIBwQ&sclient=gws-wiz] * Stephanie Duncan Smith [https://www.slantletter.com/about] * The Place We Find Ourselves [https://theplacewefindourselves.libsyn.com/173-i-am-badass-loss-a-womans-cycle-and-hope], Adam Young podcast (Ep 173) * Hope quote [https://x.com/CrowsFault/status/1502001835779014666?lang=en]: People speak of hope as if it is this delicate, ephemeral thing made of whispers and spiders' webs. It's not. Hope has dirt on her face, blood on her knuckles, the grit of the cobblestones in her hair, and just spat out a tooth as she rises for another go. Our Socials and Sites * Our socials and sites: https://blinq.me/HHp3f0ZoizQV?bs=db [https://blinq.me/HHp3f0ZoizQV?bs=db] * Our newsletter: www.substack.com/@alsocalled [http://www.substack.com/@alsocalled] * Purchase books and study guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TPFQ2Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TPFQ2Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk] * Asha can be found at: https://ashajuneoh.substack.com/ [https://ashajuneoh.substack.com/] and https://www.ashajuneoh.com/podcast [https://www.ashajuneoh.com/podcast] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525136/support] Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe [https://bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 10: The Other Disciples: Salome Zebedee + Anna of the Temple

Welcome to The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our upcoming book, The Other Disciples. Today, we’re diving into the motives of Salome, the ninth disciple from the book written by Renee Walter, and Anna’s patience rewarded our tenth disciple, written by Harley Olafson. Join us as we discover who they were, their remarkable experiences, Salmoe’s big, audacious ask of Jesus, and Anna’s remarkable calling and patience in her waiting, and consider what their stories offer us today. Get ready for the journey into the heart of two grateful and surrendered followers—let’s get started! Show Notes * Salome Zebedee is found in: Mark 15:40; 16:1-8; Matthew 20:20-21, 27:56; Luke 23:49 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%2015%3A40%3B%2016%3A1-8%3B%20Matthew%2020%3A20-21%2C%2027%3A56%3B%20Luke%2023%3A49&version=NIV] * Mark 9:24 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%209%3A24&version=NIV], Help my unbelief scripture * Jesus and Women [https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Women-Bible-Access-Century/dp/1087773954], study by Kristi McClelland * Anna of the Temple is found in: Luke 2:36–38 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202%3A36%E2%80%9338&version=NIV] * Deuteronomy 13:5 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2013%3A5&version=NIV] * Hebrews 11 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=hebrews%2011&version=NIV] * Colossians 3:2, 10 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Col%203%3A%202%2C%2010&version=NIV] * 1 Corinthians 4:18 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Cor%204%3A18&version=NIV] Our Socials and Sites * Our socials and sites: https://blinq.me/HHp3f0ZoizQV?bs=db [https://blinq.me/HHp3f0ZoizQV?bs=db] * Our newsletter: www.substack.com/@alsocalled [http://www.substack.com/@alsocalled] * Purchase books and study guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TPFQ2Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TPFQ2Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525136/support] Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe [https://bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 9: The Other Disciples: Martha + Mary of Bethany

The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our soon-to-be-released book, The Other Disciples. Today, we’re diving into the perspective shift of the busybody, Martha, the seventh disciple from the book, written by Cathi Palmer. And her sister, Mary of Bethany’s anger, our eighth seeker, written by Mia Burke. Join us as we discover who they were, their remarkable experiences, Martha’s new way of considering Jesus’ observation of her, and Mary’s response to her disillusionment with Jesus in a situation, and consider what their stories offer us today. Get ready for the journey into the heart of grateful and surrendered followers—let’s get started! References * Martha of Bethany  is found in: Luke 10:38–42; John 11:1-45; 12:1-9 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010%3A38-42&version=NKJV] * Hebrew Terms from Martha’s chapter: * Hachnassat Orchim- act of hospitality * Gemilut Hasadim - kindness * Mitzvah - act of charity * Pause App [https://wildatheart.org/apps/one-minute-pause/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20244856206&gbraid=0AAAAADqA04WD2a0Z9k4jK36TJPNOqYcc2&gclid=CjwKCAjwlaTGBhANEiwAoRgXBbDT3B0DGWuStIVOLnUeuqfmj52bU4NpiZA3bYoWW0-loLTDU1Z0vBoCpl4QAvD_BwE] * Benevolent Detachment [https://wildatheart.org/daily-readings/benevolent-detachment/] * Proverbs 31 Ministries, First 5 App [https://first5.org/] * Proverbs 27:17 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2027%3A17&version=NIV] * Mary of Bethany is found in: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-45, 12:1-9 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010%3A38-42%2CJohn%2011-12&version=ESV] (ESV) * Psalm 45:13 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2045%3A13&version=ESV] * John 8:32 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%208%3A32&version=ESV] * Psalm 118:6 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20118%3A6%20&version=ESV] * John 8:35 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%208%3A35&version=ESV] * Nehemiah 8:2-3 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehemiah%208%3A2-3&version=ESV] * Psalm 120:1-2 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20120%3A1-2&version=ESV] * Ephesians 4:26-27 [https://www.google.com/search?q=Ephesians+4%3A26-27&sca_esv=8c23647d28d0699c&sxsrf=AE3TifMgh3dYP76iPOAuIpyXRuPx-mg9Jg%3A1759443978156&source=hp&ei=CvzeaI3EB8KgwN4PqK-0yAs&iflsig=AOw8s4IAAAAAaN8KGjpna-ZJ-OJMTFGQUVVxEglXICm-&ved=2ahUKEwiCx47Nx4aQAxU25skDHYouLxQQgK4QegQIARAC&uact=5&oq=scripture+don%27t+stay+angry&gs_lp=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&sclient=gws-wiz&mstk=AUtExfC4_MvxYSgTZXt5V7dJxQPfJ_KCMqUN1FxrRj7KiNReyUvfP8Dkregzm4m0j8zCR5vUdmKe9Td5YhfqPWe7xnRtjIC_DBbbi7h9WVakSHwhV7M_IbdfCZ03AxCyYBZLOlNoNln7-3nI0Jf3yQT2lJkQfHBMZnkeovaC6RrnWY0scBIdc4bQQdptyh1I1Xo3MaOMmuEIDWYAcWBfZxeRtvAd30mtEG838H9dshgjl03cQJh0sfm4JT9yx3S3ORPMyQNzTBFj3gQw6AV9Wc0H-PKbeU-W-wf44BQ461LgzkPZwg&csui=3] Our Soci Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2525136/support] Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe [https://bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]