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The People's Commentary

The People's Commentary

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 The People’s Commentary is bringing biblical commentary back to the people, for the sake of our common life. In each season, a different group of people will provide commentary on one book from the bible through the lens of their relevant lived experiences. We know there is a group of young progressives trying to figure out a way to have faith that doesn't necessarily look like the faith of their parents, and we are making space for regular people — especially marginalized groups and unheard voices — to engage with the history of the church and view the scripture in a way that is relevant to their own lives, without needing to go to seminary to contribute. This show is part of The Magdalene Network.Copyright 2023 The Magdalene Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Philosophy Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • Ruth: Memory, Identity, & Power

    Ruth: Memory, Identity, & Power
    Jan 17 2021

    We jump right into the fourth and final chapter of Ruth to discuss colonialism, white supremacy, “discovery,” the malleability of our collective memories, interpersonal conflict, the role of police, restorative justice, 

    To learn more about Maria Chavalan Sut and her story, see the following links: 

    • "Undocumented Woman Finds Healing And Support In Sanctuary"
    • thesanctuarycollective.org/take-action
    • facebook.com/handsoffmaria

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Ruth: Christopher Columbus, Sexuality, & Security

    Ruth: Christopher Columbus, Sexuality, & Security
    Jan 10 2021

    This episode focuses on the third chapter of Ruth, but we kick things off by hearing how Maria felt, as an indigenous person in North America, witnessing the Black Lives Matters protestors in Richmond that were going on at the time of recording. This was recorded the day after Christopher Columbus’s statue found its way to the bottom of a lake, and Maria reflects on all of the harm that European colonialism has caused and continues to cause in her community. The Book of Ruth first found its way to this continent with Columbus and we can only hope that the book’s compassionate message outlasts the mythic reputation of colonists that are being used to sow white supremacy to this day.

    To learn more about Maria Chavalan Sut and her story, see the following links: 

    • "Undocumented Woman Finds Healing And Support In Sanctuary"
    • thesanctuarycollective.org/take-action
    • facebook.com/handsoffmaria

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    47 mins
  • Ruth: Names, Righteous Indignation, & Colonialism

    Ruth: Names, Righteous Indignation, & Colonialism
    Jan 3 2021

    We reflect on Naomi and Ruth’s return to Bethlehem, the significance of names, the righteous indignation of God, the beginning of Chapter 2, Ruth the Moabite, the war in Guatemala from Maria’s childhood, different perspectives on the concept of land ownership, the remnants of colonialism, the “good immigrant” narrative, and white supremacy.

    To learn more about Maria Chavalan Sut and her story, see the following links: 

    • "Undocumented Woman Finds Healing And Support In Sanctuary"
    • thesanctuarycollective.org/take-action
    • facebook.com/handsoffmaria

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    1 hr and 18 mins
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