S2 Episode 7: Barbie, Feminism and The Book of Ruth

from Wild Olive · host Jeanne Petrolle, Jennifer Bird, Matt Byrne, Klara Carerra, Nick Stubblefield

Introducing "Wilder Olive", A more laid back approach to some of Jeanne and Jennifer's favorite current topics as they relate to the Bible, modern literature and culture. This week, Barbie! An in-depth analysis into the social ideas presented within the film, as well as it's many biblical references. READ JEANNE'S ARTICLE HERE:https://www.patheos.com/blogs/wildolive/2023/08/barbie-the-bible-and-the-book-of-ruth/ Help support Wild Olive, Donate Here! Follow us here!BlogInstagramFacebook  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This week, Jeanne and Jennifer discuss Gerwig's 2023 film "Barbie". Together they dissect the core message, concepts of feminist utopia, biblical references and the film's connection to "The Book of Ruth" as found in the Hebrew Bible.

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