A Book Nerd and the Bible
By Sam
A Book Nerd and the BibleFeb 21, 2022
Ep. 12 (Molly Weasley): Wives, Women, and Weasleys
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Ep. 11 - A Conversation with Dr. Shelly Matthews
Ep. 10 (The Arrangers of Marriage): Bad Dreams and Betrothals
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Ep. 9 (The Bell Jar): Figs and Futures
Timestamp for people trying to avoid our discussion of mature themes: (20:43)
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Ep. 8 (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn): Libraries and Lost Boys
Ep. 7 (Pachinko): Mothers and Miracles
This week we compare Mary the mother of Jesus to Sunja from Min Jin Lee's Pachinko! We discuss motherhood, leaving home, and the ways women keep families together. (Please forgive my pronunciations as well, I am doing the best I can with my accent.) I will also discuss the new schedule for the show.
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Ep. 6 (Lord of the Rings): Fellowships and Followers
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Ep. 5 (Lord of the Rings): Birthdays and Bridegrooms
This week we compare the wedding at Cana where Jesus performed his first miracle and Bilbo Baggin's 111th birthday party! We discuss talking back to your mom, fireworks, and why parties can reveal who we really are.
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Ep. 4 (Lord of the Rings): Bilbo and Baptists
This week we start a new series focusing on Frodo from the Lord of the Rings! Our first episode compares Bilbo Baggins and John the Baptist as forerunners for Frodo and Jesus. This episode is a little long, but we talk about being a cool cousin, telling your own story, and why the direct approach isn't always best.
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Ep. 3 (Harry Potter): Mangers and Motorbikes
This week we compare Harry Potter and Jesus themselves to wrap up our Harry Potter and the Nativity series! We talk donkeys, flying motorbikes, Roman rule, and shaking hands in a dirty pub.
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Ep. 2 (Harry Potter): Wizards and Wise Men
We continue our comparison between The Boy Who Lived and the Nativity Story in Part Two! This week we examine the similarities between the Three Wise Men of the Christmas story and the wizards who bring Harry to No. 4 Privet Drive.
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Ep. 1 (Harry Potter): Prophecies and Meddling Kids
In the very first episode, I introduce the podcast and my hopes for the future. We then go over some background material for Harry Potter and the Nativity, and finally we look at the similarities between King Herod the Great and Lord Voldemort.