In this episode of Working the Lectionary, your hosts John Bottomley and Brendan Byrne discuss readings for Pentecost 2 and 3. For Pentecost 2, they examine how a reading from the Gospel According to Mark, in which the Pharisees attempt to dictate what the sabbath is and how it should be observed, mirrors the way in which economic ideology (and those who are its beneficiaries) attempt to dictate what work is and means in human life. In the reading for Pentecost 3, a text from The First Book of Samuel reminds us of the reality of judgement in God's response to the Hebrew people's desire to imitate the structures of abusive power, and how that judgement extends to those institutions - including the Church - which replicate these structures today. Theme music: Work Undone by Pearce Roswell. Available through Epidemic Music. Used under license.
Popular Podcasts
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.