Holy Curiosity with Kat Armstrong

Christianity Today

Holy Curiosity is a podcast from Christianity Today highlighting the genius storytelling of God. In every episode, we'll explore storied connections threaded throughout scripture from the Old Testament to the New. My hope is that these stories will spark a holy curiosity in your own faith because once you see these connections, you can't unsee them. God wastes no person, place, or thing.

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Episodes

Shechem BONUS: Historical Interpretation with Dr. Beth Allison Barr and Dr. Sandra Glahn

Dinah and the Samaritan Woman have been interpreted many different ways by founding church fathers and theologians, and we inherit those interpretations. Kat welcomes Biblical scholars Drs. Beth Allison Barr and Sandra Glahn to process the interpretations of these early theologians–known as the Patristic fathers, and reformation leaders. Dr. Sandra Glahn is a Professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary and author of more than 20 books. Dr. Beth Allison Barr is an expert in...

Apr 05, 2024•47 min•Ep. 6

Shechem Part 5: Shechem Redeemed with Cheryl Luke

Kat is joined by Cheryl Luke, a pastor and communicator, for a vulnerable conversation about how Bible readers need to process the storyline of Shechem. Together, Kat and Cherl expose the complexities of trauma, abuse, and highlight the transformative power of faith. The episode offers a raw conversation, urging listeners to reflect on their own experiences and find hope in the midst of pain. Episode Content Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault. Quick Links Give feedb...

Feb 23, 2024•30 min

Shechem Part 4: The Other Woman from Shechem with Rev. Dr. Jackie Roese and Dr. Lynn Cohick

Holy Curiosity welcomes Rev. Dr. Jackie Roese again, as well as scholar Dr. Lynn Cohick as they provide a fresh perspective on a disciple of Jesus that’s often misunderstood. Jackie emphasizes the Samaritan woman’s significance as a marginalized figure, facing societal judgment due to her ethnicity, gender, and personal history and Dr. Cohick challenges the misconceptions surrounding the woman, debunking the idea that she was a promiscuous sinner and instead suggesting possibilities such as mult...

Feb 16, 2024•42 min

Shechem Part 3: Shechem in the Bible with Dr. Tim Mackie of The Bible Project

Kat welcomes Dr. Tim Mackie to trace Shechem, from Genesis to John. Dr. Mackie–one of the creators of The Bible Project– traces Shechem's narrative thread, revealing places in the Bible carry profound meaning for ancient and modern Bible readers. Together, Kat and Tim uncover God's storytelling genius, showcasing Shechem as a location repurposed by many Biblical authors for literary impact. Episode Content Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault. QUICK LINKS: Give feedba...

Feb 09, 2024•46 min

Shechem Part 2: The Bible and Abuse with Dr. Diane Langberg

Kat Armstrong interviews Dr. Diane Langberg, a renowned psychologist and trauma expert, shedding light on the challenges of addressing abuse in the Scriptures. Dr. Langberg has sat with, and counseled, countless victims of trauma, violence, rape, and war. She’s studied people groups who’ve been crushed, oppressed and enslaved. She’s explored the sewer system of suffering and written to tell of it. And she doesn’t back down or hold back. Episode Content Warning: This episode contains content rela...

Feb 02, 2024•38 min•Ep. 2

Shechem Part 1: Dinah’s Story with Rev. Dr. Jackie Roese

Part 1 of the Shechem Storyline welcomes Rev. Dr. Jackie Roese to explore the stories of two women, Dinah and the Woman at the Well. Despite living centuries apart, these two women are connected through their hometown, Shechem. This episode explores the lingering effect that pain and trauma can have on a place. And it’s about how Jesus brings redemption to places of pain and brokenness in Bible times and in our lives as well. Episode Content Warning: This episode contains content related to sexu...

Jan 26, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1

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