Episodes
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Sermon - Rev. Abigail Conley - Advent 1
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Death and the Bible Ep.8
Afterlife 2 – Hell: horror film theology Hell is a coexistent place – different realms – Joss Wheldon Demons exist there as a different species Cf. fallen heavenly beings. Exorcist – other being not bound by the same abilities – Bazuzu could evoke the wind Note that Angels never possess people...
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Death and the Bible Ep. 7 (Heaven)
Afterlife 1 – Kingdom of Heaven is at hand? Matthew – the already and not yet? -- Something more but also now Matthew 25 – I am with you to the end of the Age Inheriting Eternal Life = going to Heaven = entering the Kingdom of God/Heaven? 1 Cor. 15 – the order of resurrection – Christ, the...
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Sermon - Rev. Abigail Conley - Solomon Series 4
Sexy Solomon.
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Sermon - Rev. Abigail Conley - Solomon Series 3
What does it mean that the King who built God's Temple looked out on the world and wrote, “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless. .... What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun."
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Sermon - Rev. Abigail Conley - Solomon Series2
The Queen of Sheba, Ethiopian Jews, the final resting place of the Ark of the Covenant and even a little discussion of Wakonda.
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Sermon - Rev. Abigail Conley - Solomon Series 1
Rev. Abigail Conley's message on Solomon, first in the series, delivered via Zoom to Chalice Christian Church on August 9, 2020. (pst, It's the one about splitting the baby.)
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Sermon - Rev. Abigail Conley - Ezekiel Series 1
Apocalyptic literature is all about hope, and also, Ezekiel has some trippy stuff.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Death and the Bible Ep. 6
Elijah-Style Resuscitation 1 King 17:17-24 The Widow Zarephath’s son 2 Kings 4:18-37 Shunammite son Luke 7:11-17 Widow’s son Luke 8:49-56 Jairus’ daughter Acts 9:36-42 Peter - Tabitha Acts: 20:1-12 Eutychus Interesting Resuscitation 2 Kings 13:20-21 Israelite with bones of Elisha John 11:1-44...
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Death and the Bible Ep. 5
Death by Suicide Why is "committed suicide" wrong or hurtful? Biblical examples from internet: Abimelech, mortally wounded by a millstone, ordered his armor-bearer to dispatch him to avoid the suggestion he had been slain by the woman who had thrown the stone (Judg 9:52-54); the prophet…
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Revisiting the Sin of Privilege
Jim and Abby discussed Atoning for the Sin of Privilege in the 9th episode of Bloody Mary Bible Brunch. They revisit the issue of Racial Injustice here. Also, we did not get the Canticle of the Turning. Sorry.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Death and the Bible Ep. 4
Jim & Abby examine the prohibitions on killing another. From Cain and Abel where all they had was the knowledge of good & evil, to the Ten Commandments which prohibit either murder or killing. Next they struggle with reconciling such prohibitions with the long list of offenses punishable by death...
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Death and the Bible Ep. 3
While observing social distancing, Abby and Jim consider examples of laments for the dead and preparing dead bodies found in Scripture at Genesis 50 (Jacob and Joseph); 2 Sam 1 (Saul and Jonathon); John 11 (Lazarus); and John 29-30 (Jesus). They also recount their personal experiences with the...
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Death and the Bible Ep. 2
I. Candidates for Biblical Characters Who Escaped Death Elijah (2 Kings 2:1-17) Enoch (Gen. 5:21-24) Moses (Deut. 34:1-10 (esp. 6) Cain (Gen. 4:15) II. Compare to Jesus - who died but defeated death III. Compare to Uptnapishtim - who was immortal
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Death and the Bible Ep. 1
Rev. Abby and Jim Barton begin the new season of Bloody Mary Bible Brunch considering Death and the Bible. In Episode 1 they discuss the Bible teaches life begins by consider Genesis 2, Exodus 21:22 (misquoted as Exodus 20 in the episode), and Ezekiel 37. They also consider the end of life for...
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Sermon - Rev. Abigail Conley - Epiphany
Delivered at Chalice Christian Church, 15303 South Gilbert Road, Gilbert, Arizona, on January 5, 2020.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Sex and the Bible Ep. 7
Primary Sources: Gen. 6:1-8; Gen. 19; Gen. 32:22-32. 1 Corinthians 11:10; Jude 7, 14-16; 2 Peter 2:4; Luke 1:26-38, 46-56. Secondary Sources: Unprotected Texts, by Jennifer Wright Knust, chapter 5, A Lily Among the Thorns, Miguel de la Torre, pp. 27-28 (woman as temptress), 151 (rampant...
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Sex and the Bible Ep. 6
Primary Sources: Jeremiah, scattered, but especially 3:1 and 31:31-37; Ezekiel 16, 23; Hosea Secondary Sources: Battered Love, Renita J. Weems; Carnal Knowledge of God, Rebecca M. M. Voelkel, Chapter 3. Outline * Trigger Warning I. What is the Metaphor? A. Jeremiah 3:1 -- notion of defilement of…
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Sex and the Bible Ep. 5
Context National Coming Out Day Republican Roll Back of Gay Rights Ground Rules Distinction between identity and behavior Gay v. Lesbian v. Bi -- Trans Which is the Bible interested in? – nod to the clobber scriptures Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is...
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Sex and the Bible Ep. 4
Trigger warning: This episode is about rape. The Biblical stories about rape are graphic and emotional and certainly have the potential of triggering strong psycho-emotional reactions. Sex in the Bible: Rape Note that rape is not a violation of the Ten Commandments. Adultery and coveting are not...
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Sex and the Bible Ep. 3
Sex & Power Introduction: Today’s topic is sex and power. At the outset, we note that all of the narrative scriptures on the table for discussion today revolve around women using their sexuality to achieve some purpose unrelated to sexual pleasure or reproduction. The male equivalents are…
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Sex and the Bible Ep. 2
Following our second brunch with friends at Mellow Mushroom in Mesa, Rev. Abby & Jim discuss sex in the Bible within marriage. They explicit teachings found in Titus; 1 Corinthians 7; and Exodus 21. They also review some comments on marriage and sex (or the lack thereof) found in Genesis and...
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch: Sex and the Bible Ep. 1
Following a brunch with friends in Mesa, Rev. Abby & Jim discuss sex in the Bible outside of the context of marriage. They discuss Genesis chapters 1 and 2; Deuteronomy 22; Ruth; Song of Songs; and Matthew 19. We also reference works by Miguel de la Torre (Lilly Among the Thorns) and Rebecca...
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-18 Secular Kings)
For our final episode of 2018, we consider that God's people have not always lived under the rule of God's rulers. The Bible provides many ways to live under such circumstances.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-17 Path to Salvation)
Jim Barton & Rev. Abigail Conley discuss various notions of salvation found in scripture.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (18-16 Violence)
Jim Barton, Esq. and Rev. Abigail Conley review one of the most conflicted topics in Scripture: Violence.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-15 Kavanaugh)
Rev. Abby Conley and amateur theologian Jim Barton share their dismay and frustration over the Kavanaugh appointment.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-14 Law: What's It Good For?)
Amatuer theologian and professional lawyer Jim Barton discusses the value of the Law wtih Reverend Abigail Conley. They explore loving the law found in Scripture without succumbing to the sin dogmatism.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-13 Testing God)
Rev. Abby Conley and amateur theologian Jim Barton discuss the propriety of testing God in the context of Scripture and in modern experience.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-12 On Civility)
Amateur theologian Jim Barton and Reverend Abigail Conley explore the notions of civility and respectability politics as applied to the oppressed and a certain middle-eastern philosopher who like to turn tables, hold marches, and eventually got himself executed by the state.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-11 Images of Satan)
Reverend Abigail Conley and amateur theologian Jim Barton look into the images of Satan as a follow on to our review of the models of God. (Jim, btw, is so important he gets phone calls in the middle of podcast recordings. See if you can find the splice in the middle!)
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-10 Images of God)
Abby and Jim talk about what it means to believe in God.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-9 People Power))
Jim and Abby discuss the good news of citizens standing up to an evil king. From more women, especially women of color, running for office to using direct democracy to Rev. Barber's Poor People's Campaign, there is current news that isn't bad news. Note: Lots of technical difficulties in this…
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-8 Women in the Bible)
Amateur theologeon Jim Barton and Rev. Abigail Conley talk about the presence of women in the Bible, including those who are important for reasons other than who they married or gave birth to.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-7 The Divinity of Christ)
Rev. Abigail Conley and amateur theologian Jim Barton discuss what the Bible says about the divinity of Christ, and why that matters to them as liberal Christians.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-6 Atonement)
Reverend Abigail Conley and Jim Barton, Esq. put their big brains to work on the complex topic of atonement.
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Blood Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-5 Gun Violence Activism)
Amateur theologian Jim Barton and Reverend Abigail Conley discuss encouraging developments associated with high school students showing leadership that compels President Trump to action.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-4 Theodicy)
Jim & Abby discuss the different lessons found in the Bible on the question of evil and whether things "happen for a reason."
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-3 #MeToo)
Rev. Conley & Jim examine some cautious optomism about change brought about by the MeToo movement and look for encouraging words on the subject in scripture.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-2 Family Values)
Reverend Abby Conley and amateur theologian Jim Barton explore the competing points of few find in the Bible on the topic of traditional family values.
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Bloody Mary Bible Brunch (Ep. 18-1 New Year)
Amateur theologian Jim Barton and Reverend Abby Conley discuss how they plan to tackle current events episodes in 2018.
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Ordained Minister Rev. Abby Conley and amateur theologian Jim Barton discuss the importance of the Bible to non-literalists
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