Embodied Holiness

Ep. 104 When the Old Testament Feels... Complicated with Dr. Sandra Richter

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1933780/fan_mail/new] What on earth are we to do with the troubling passages we come across in scripture? The Old Testament is especially rife with narratives and sentences that can make God sound cruel and unloving at times. I asked Dr. Sandra Richter, the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA to discuss how sincere biblical readers can approach difficult passages with openness, curiosity, and faithfulness.  DR. SANDRA RICHTER is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She holds a Master's Degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and her PhD in Hebrew Bible from Harvard University’s Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Department. She has taught at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wesley Biblical Seminary, and Wheaton College, and is a veteran of many years of leading student groups in field archaeology and historical geography in Israel. Her ambition? To make the real people and places of the Old Testament come alive for her students. She is recognized in the Church for her book, The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (IVP Academic), and the Epic of Eden adult Bible Study series that has grown from that project. In the academy, she is known for her work in Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic History and the role of Mt. Ebal in the history of Israelite religion. She is also deeply invested in environmental theology (see Stewards of Eden [https://a.co/d/8C75fF3]), often addressing both lay and academic audiences on the topic. Her current research involves a forthcoming commentary on Deuteronomy with Eerdmans, a textbook for the introduction of the Old Testament with Zondervan, and a children’s book [https://a.co/d/74eBHQ3] on environmental theology. She is married to Steven Tsoukalas and has two (perfect) college-aged daughters. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness [http://www.instagram.com/embodiedholiness].   Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website [http://www.parkwayheights.org].

Ep 103 Judging Rightly: Mentorship, Wisdom, and Compassion with Judge T. Michael Reed

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1933780/fan_mail/new] Thomas Michael Reed is a Mississippi Circuit Court Judge for the 12th District, serving Forrest and Perry Counties. He brings over 27 years of experience in criminal defense, personal injury, and municipal law. He’s also a follower of Jesus and an active member of Parkway Heights UMC in Hattiesburg, MS. Susan and her colleague, Rev. Julie Collins, sat down with Judge Reed to discuss the people who shaped him, the importance of mentoring, and how his faith informs his work.  Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness [http://www.instagram.com/embodiedholiness].   Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website [http://www.parkwayheights.org].

Ep 102 Be the Light That You Are with Deb Engle

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1933780/fan_mail/new] Life is hard. We live in a time riddled with political, emotional, economic, and spiritual crises. Deb Engle helps her readers stay true to their spiritual principles and find peace amid chaos. Susan spoke with Deb about her book, Be the Light That You Are, which provides a course of action for people who want to make a difference.  Learn more on Deb's website [https://www.debraengle.com/home].  DEBRA ENGLE serves as executive director of Story Summit, an online writing school that builds community and connections for emerging writers with the help of the world’s most successful authors and entertainment professionals. She presents classes based on her books and the spiritual teachings of A Course in Miracles, offers one-on-one mentoring, and leads retreats worldwide.  Debra’s books include... * The Only Little Prayer You Need: The Shortest Route to a Life of Joy, Abundance and Peace of Mind (Hampton Roads Publishing), an international bestseller featuring a foreword by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and an endorsement by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. * Let Your Spirit Guides Speak, which was published in the U.S. by Hampton Roads and in Germany by Random House. It won a silver award from Nautilus, which recognizes books that build a better world. * Be the Light That You Are: 10 Principles for Bringing Peace to a Chaotic World, another award winner, which helps readers apply their spiritual practice in everyday situations, with practical ideas of what to say and do when life throws you challenges. * Twenty, her debut novel and Amazon Kindle #1 bestseller, telling a powerful story of loss and redemption at mid-life. Debra and her husband Bob live in Madison County, Iowa, the location that inspired the literary and film phenomenon, The Bridges of Madison County. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness [http://www.instagram.com/embodiedholiness].   Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website [http://www.parkwayheights.org].

Ep 101 Loving and Regulating Our Nervous Systems with Anna Valentine, PhD, LPC

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1933780/fan_mail/new] Susan sits down with Anna Valentine, PhD, LPC, to discuss how we can bring wholeness, healing, and rest into our lives by calming our nervous systems. This practical and spirit-filled conversation will leave you feeling refreshed.  Visit Anna’s website. [https://www.theselahspace.org/]  Listen to Anna’s podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moved-by-grace-counseling-radio/id1572701700].  Anna Valentine is based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where she works at March Holistic Christian Counseling. She holds a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine with a specialization in Integrative Mental Health from Saybrook University and is also a published author who enjoys sharing ideas beyond the therapy room. She earned her master’s degree in Drama Therapy from New York University and brings a creative, integrative approach to her work. Her experience spans inpatient and outpatient settings, including a forensic psychiatric unit at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, the Veterans Affairs Hospital in West Haven, Connecticut, and community programs serving individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness. She has also worked on PACT teams, supporting clients in their everyday environments. A registered drama therapist with training in open dialogue, psychodrama, and expressive arts modalities, Anna believes that healing is both creative and embodied. She integrates mindfulness, movement, and expressive practices like drama, dance, and storytelling to help clients access growth, resilience, and meaningful change. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness [http://www.instagram.com/embodiedholiness].   Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website [http://www.parkwayheights.org].

Ep 100 Compassion Fatigue, Finding Your Voice, and Owning Your Faith

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1933780/fan_mail/new] Episode 100 feels like a good time to pause and take a look at where we’ve been and where we’re going. Susan is joined by original co-hosts Lyerly Christensen and Lindsey Lewis for a rich and meaningful conversation about how life has changed over the past four years. Along the way, they dive into topics that hit close to home: navigating compassion fatigue in a nonstop news cycle, finding your voice when it feels risky to speak, and learning to own your faith instead of living to please others. It’s an honest, encouraging conversation for anyone trying to live faithfully in a complex world. Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness [http://www.instagram.com/embodiedholiness].   Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website [http://www.parkwayheights.org].