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April 11, 2025 61 mins

S7E209 – Exilic Gospel: Subversive Witness

 

Gianna, Jeff, and Michael explore the complex relationship between the kingdom of God and the dynamics of empire, particularly in the context of exile. They discuss the importance of understanding one's identity as an exile, the instructions given in Jeremiah 29 for those in Babylon, and the call to seek shalom in a foreign land. The conversation also delves into the various responses to empire, including syncretism, separation, and revolution, and highlights how Jesus embodies a subversive approach to these challenges. 

 

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction and a Rant

04:36 Exilic Gospel: Understanding Exile

07:37 The Concept of Babylon

10:30 Imperial Mindset and Empire Dynamics

23:53 The Kingdom of God vs. Empire Dynamics

26:42 Navigating Exile: Israel's Identity Crisis

29:33 Jeremiah 29: Instructions for Exiles

37:44 Seeking Shalom in Babylon

41:06 The Role of Exiles in Empire

47:55 Responses to Empire: Syncretism, Separation, and Revolution

58:45 Jesus: The Subversive Exile

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