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Paul’s Thorn
by angelievincent
Inspired by Paul’s mysterious ”thorn in the flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7), this podcast explores disability in the Bible—its stories, meanings, and impact on faith. Paul’s Thorn examines how scripture portrays disability, challenges common interpretations, and offers fresh theological insights. Through engaging discussions, we uncover what these ancient texts reveal about inclusion, suffering, healing, and divine strength in weakness.
Episodes
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Paul's Thorn Episode 22- The Nazirite Vow
Today we will be talking about the Nazirite Vow and the idea of being set apart for God.
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Paul's Thorn Episode 21: Demonic Attack
In this episode of Paul's Thorn, we explore what the Bible really teaches about demonic attack, spiritual warfare, and how to distinguish between temptation, oppression, possession, illness, disability, and mental health challenges. Together we'll examine how Christians can take the reality of...
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Paul's Thorn Podcast Episode 20: Jacob Wrestles in Peniel
Today's episode takes us to one of the most mysterious and fascinating encounters in the Bible: Jacob wrestling through the night at Peniel in Genesis 32: 22-32. We'll explore three key themes from this remarkable story: wrestling with God, transformation through vulnerability, and the surprising...
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Paul's Thorn Podcast Episode 19: The Walk to Emmaus
Today we’re walking alongside one of the most moving resurrection stories in the Bible: the Walk to Emmaus, found in the Gospels of Luke 24:13-35 and Mark 16:12-13.
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Paul's Thorn Episode 18: In the Wilderness
Today’s episode is called In the Wilderness, and we’re going to explore what Jesus’ time in the desert can teach us about limitation, identity, and the unexpected presence of God in places that feel empty.
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Bonus: Winter Birds
Intended as relaxing background audio. Recorded on a Winter morning on Camano Island. (Part 4 of a 4 season audio soundscape project)
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Paul's Thorn Episode 17- Love That Bears the Thorn
What does real love look like when life includes weakness, suffering, or disability? In this episode of Paul’s Thorn, we reflect on 1 Corinthians 13, Paul’s Thorn, and Romans 8 to discover a love that bears, endures, and never lets us go.
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Bonus: Fall Birds on the Island
Intended as relaxing background audio. Recorded on a Fall morning on Camano Island. (Part 3 of a 4 season audio project)
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Paul's Thorn Episode 16: Who’s a Good Servant? Dogs, Scripture, and Holy Loyalty
Dogs appear in Scripture as symbols of those pushed to the margins, used as insults, metaphors for shame, and reminders of who society believes does not belong. And yet…again and again, dogs show up near the vulnerable—near the sick, the poor, the forgotten. In one of Jesus’ most haunting…
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Paul's Thorn Episode 15: Making Room at the Inn: Accessibility and the Spirit of Christmas
Christmas is the season of welcome — of making room for Christ, for one another, and for the stranger. Yet, for many people with disabilities, even sacred celebrations meant to embody this spirit have often been physically or socially inaccessible. The story of Christmas begins with the phrase:...
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Paul's Thorn Episode 14: My Favorite Bible Verses
Today, we’re exploring some of the most beloved passages in Scripture — words that have comforted, challenged, and transformed lives for generations. From the green pastures of Psalm 23 to the quiet power of 1 Corinthians 13, these verses trace a journey through faith, suffering, and love. We’ll...
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Paul's Thorn Episode 13: Demon Possession and Deliverance
Throughout Scripture, the struggle between good and evil isn’t just symbolic — it’s personal, visible, and often terrifying. From ancient Israel to the ministry of Jesus, the Bible doesn’t shy away from the reality of spiritual possession. But in every encounter, there’s a deeper message:...
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Paul's Thorn Episode 12 Different Minds, Divine Purpose: Neurodivergence in the Bible
Today, we’re diving into a topic that many believers and scholars are just beginning to talk about: neurodivergence in the Bible. Neurodivergence is the idea that there isn’t just one right way for a brain to work. That human minds exist across a spectrum of ways of thinking, feeling, processing,...
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Paul's Thorn Episode 11 The Dark Night of the Soul
In today’s episode we will be exploring a profound and sometimes painful part of the Christian journey: the dark night of the soul...those seasons when God feels silent, prayer feels empty, and faith feels harder to hold onto. Together, we’ll uncover how the dark night connects to Scripture, how…
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Episode 10 The Book of Job From a Disability Lens
The story of Job gives us a profound lens for thinking about suffering and disability—not just in terms of physical pain, but also how it touches relationships, emotions, theology, and community. By tracing key moments in Job’s journey, we can see how his experience speaks powerfully about the...
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Bonus: Summer Morning After The Rain
Intended as relaxing background audio. Recorded on Labor Day morning on Camano Island. (Part 2 of a 4 season audio project)
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Episode 9 The Will of God Part 2
In Part 1, we explored the mystery of God’s will as it relates to worship and obedience. Today, we’re going to dive deeper into Scripture and theology to see how disability fits into God’s plan, not as an accident or punishment, but as something that can carry divine meaning.
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Episode 8 The Will of God Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of a 2-part series on the will of God. The will of God is often a mystery, felt most tenderly in the experience of disability, where questions of weakness, limitation, and purpose arise without easy answers.
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Episode 7- Sharing in the Suffering of Christ Part 2
Today’s theme, especially as it relates to disability in the Bible, is the idea that experiencing hardship can be an honor—an invitation to share in the suffering of Christ. Part 2 of a 2 part series.
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Paul's Thorn Episode 6 Sharing in the Suffering of Christ Part 1
Today’s theme, especially as it relates to disability in the Bible, is the idea that experiencing hardship can be an honor—an invitation to share in the suffering of Christ. Part 1 of a 2 part series.
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Episode 5 Interview with Brian Vincent
In our first interview episode, I speak with my husband Brian Vincent about his thoughts on God, disability, and the Bible.
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Paul's Thorn Mini-Episode 1: Why Episode 5 is Late :)
Mini-episode about why the fifth podcast is running late. :) Song: "Voice of Strength remix v1" by RubyMinimalistKoto201769 and Udio.
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Bonus: Spring Morning on the Island
Background sound recorded on a peaceful spring morning in the Pacific Northwest.
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Episode 4 The Apostles, Healing, and the Continuing Mission
In Episode 4 we will be talking about how the Apostles used healing and encounters with disability to continue Jesus’ ministry in the following ways: Demonstrating the power of Jesus' name Fulfilling the continuation of Jesus' mission Authenticating their authority Creating moments of conflict…
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Episode 3: Disability, Healing, and Jesus' Ministry Part 2
Part 2 of a 2-part exploration of how disability and healing are used in the ministry of Jesus. Key themes are: Prioritizing Faith Over Physical Wholeness Including the Marginalized Symbolic and Spiritual Healing Redefining Strength and Power
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Episode 2: Disability, Healing, and Jesus' Ministry Part 1
Part 1 of a 2-part exploration of how disability and healing are used in the ministry of Jesus. Key themes are: Revealing His Divine Authority Demonstrating the Kingdom of God Challenging Sin and Social Stigma
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Introduction
In this first episode of the podcast Angelie Vincent will be talking about Paul’s Thorn in the Bible, her personal disability story, and sharing her faith journey including learning to reconcile what it means to be both disabled and a Christian in the context of the Bible and God’s mission for…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Inspired by Paul’s mysterious ”thorn in the flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7), this podcast explores disability in the Bible—its stories, meanings, and impact on faith. Paul’s Thorn examines how scripture portrays disability, challenges common interpretations, and offers fresh theological insights. Through engaging discussions, we uncover what these ancient texts reveal about inclusion, suffering, healing, and divine strength in weakness.
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angelievincent
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Inspired by Paul’s mysterious ”thorn in the flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7), this podcast explores disability in the Bible—its stories, meanings, and impact on faith. Paul’s Thorn examines how scripture portrays disability, challenges common interpretations, and offers fresh theological insights....
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