Thin Places Podcast

Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes - ch. 9

Welcome to the "Misreading Scripture" series! In a previous series, we studied the fantastic work by E. R. Richards & B. J. O'Brien, "Misreading Scripture Through Western Eyes".

We are thrilled to invite you to join our study of the brand new book in the series, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes", as we reconsider how individualism impacts our reading of Scripture. Over the next few weeks, we'll try to better understand how the cultural values of honor, shame, and patronage shape the world of the Bible, and how we can hear Scripture speak to us in our own context today in fresh and life-giving ways!

In this episode, our group watched a TEDx presentation. We have inserted a short break in the audio to give you a chance to view the video on your own, via the link below:

https://youtu.be/h_Xh5MXA7yY?si=0EPKH4dowr4z54Zx

CW: discussions of abuse and self-harm

You can refer back to the diagrams we used by clicking here:

⁠https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ru2dglwy9cynkk314laci/2_7.jpg?rlkey=olgcfpqvt4nzvrlza0ftrscis&dl=0⁠

You can get your own copy of the book by visiting the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠publisher's link HERE,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or through your preferred bookseller. It is available in digital, hardcopy, and audio formats!

"Fix your eyes on the Cross"

Homily for November 26th, 2023

The Last Sunday before Advent - Christ the King

Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ

St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jessamineanglicans.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lectionary Readings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Psalm 95:1-7a
Ephesians 1:15-23
Matthew 25:31-46

Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes - ch. 8

Welcome to the "Misreading Scripture" series! In a previous series, we studied the fantastic work by E. R. Richards & B. J. O'Brien, "Misreading Scripture Through Western Eyes".

We are thrilled to invite you to join our study of the brand new book in the series, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes", as we reconsider how individualism impacts our reading of Scripture. Over the next few weeks, we'll try to better understand how the cultural values of honor, shame, and patronage shape the world of the Bible, and how we can hear Scripture speak to us in our own context today in fresh and life-giving ways!

You can refer back to the diagrams we used by clicking here:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ru2dglwy9cynkk314laci/2_7.jpg?rlkey=olgcfpqvt4nzvrlza0ftrscis&dl=0

You can get your own copy of the book by visiting the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠publisher's link HERE,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or through your preferred bookseller. It is available in digital, hardcopy, and audio formats!

"Faithful Servants"

Homily for November 19th, 2023

The 2nd Sunday before Advent

Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ

St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jessamineanglicans.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lectionary Readings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Zephaniah 1:7,12-18
Psalm 90:1-8, (9-11), 12
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 25:14-30

Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes - ch. 7

Welcome to the "Misreading Scripture" series! In a previous series, we studied the fantastic work by E. R. Richards & B. J. O'Brien, "Misreading Scripture Through Western Eyes".

We are thrilled to invite you to join our study of the brand new book in the series, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes", as we reconsider how individualism impacts our reading of Scripture. Over the next few weeks, we'll try to better understand how the cultural values of honor, shame, and patronage shape the world of the Bible, and how we can hear Scripture speak to us in our own context today in fresh and life-giving ways!

You can refer back to the diagrams we used by clicking here: ⁠⁠https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ln6nq19alajsqc6i48v1a/2_5.jpg?rlkey=msf8f14mpynw7cjf6ihonxbu2&dl=0⁠⁠

You can get your own copy of the book by visiting the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠publisher's link HERE,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or through your preferred bookseller. It is available in digital, hardcopy, and audio formats!

"Keep Awake"

Homily for November 12th, 2023

The 3rd Sunday before Advent

Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ

St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jessamineanglicans.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lectionary Readings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Amos 5:18-24

Psalm 70

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Matthew 25:1-13

Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes - ch. 6

Welcome to the "Misreading Scripture" series! In a previous series, we studied the fantastic work by E. R. Richards & B. J. O'Brien, "Misreading Scripture Through Western Eyes".

We are thrilled to invite you to join our study of the brand new book in the series, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes", as we reconsider how individualism impacts our reading of Scripture. Over the next few weeks, we'll try to better understand how the cultural values of honor, shame, and patronage shape the world of the Bible, and how we can hear Scripture speak to us in our own context today in fresh and life-giving ways!

You can refer back to the diagrams we used by clicking here: ⁠https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ln6nq19alajsqc6i48v1a/2_5.jpg?rlkey=msf8f14mpynw7cjf6ihonxbu2&dl=0⁠

You can get your own copy of the book by visiting the ⁠⁠⁠⁠publisher's link HERE,⁠⁠⁠⁠ or through your preferred bookseller. It is available in digital, hardcopy, and audio formats!

"He will Wipe Away Every Tear"

Homily for November 5th,, 2023

The Feast of All Saints

Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ

St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY

⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jessamineanglicans.org⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lectionary Readings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Revelation 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10, 22
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5:1-12

Misreading Scriptures with Individualist Eyes - ch. 5

Welcome to the "Misreading Scripture" series! In a previous series, we studied the fantastic work by E. R. Richards & B. J. O'Brien, "Misreading Scripture Through Western Eyes".

We are thrilled to invite you to join our study of the brand new book in the series, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes", as we reconsider how individualism impacts our reading of Scripture. Over the next few weeks, we'll try to better understand how the cultural values of honor, shame, and patronage shape the world of the Bible, and how we can hear Scripture speak to us in our own context today in fresh and life-giving ways!

You can refer back to the diagrams we used by clicking here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ln6nq19alajsqc6i48v1a/2_5.jpg?rlkey=msf8f14mpynw7cjf6ihonxbu2&dl=0

Additionally, here are links to articles/resources referenced in this episode:

"Patronage and Reciprocity" by David deSilva

"Honor, Patronage, Kinship, and Purity" by David deSilva

"A Simple Definition of Grace?" from renew.org

You can get your own copy of the book by visiting the ⁠⁠⁠publisher's link HERE,⁠⁠⁠ or through your preferred bookseller. It is available in digital, hardcopy, and audio formats!

Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes - ch. 4

Welcome to the "Misreading Scripture" series! In a previous series, we studied the fantastic work by E. R. Richards & B. J. O'Brien, "Misreading Scripture Through Western Eyes".

We are thrilled to invite you to join our study of the brand new book in the series, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes", as we reconsider how individualism impacts our reading of Scripture. Over the next few weeks, we'll try to better understand how the cultural values of honor, shame, and patronage shape the world of the Bible, and how we can hear Scripture speak to us in our own context today in fresh and life-giving ways!

You can reference last week's board for a diagram of reciprocal friendship in the ancient world. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fc3j8de2osd6gsuvrncqq/2_3.jpg?rlkey=6obi17l0yafg0eu9iucimmhrz&dl=0⁠

You can get your own copy of the book by visiting the ⁠⁠publisher's link HERE,⁠⁠ or through your preferred bookseller. It is available in digital, hardcopy, and audio formats!

"A Kingdom of Priests"

Homily for October 29th, 2023

The 21st Sunday after Trinity, Proper 23A

Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ

St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY

⁠⁠⁠www.jessamineanglicans.org⁠⁠⁠

Lectionary Readings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18
Psalm 1
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Matthew 22:34-46

"How Do We Sing a New Song?"

Homily for October 22nd, 2023

The 20th Sunday after Trinity, Proper 23A

Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ

St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY

⁠⁠www.jessamineanglicans.org⁠⁠

Lectionary Readings⁠⁠⁠

Isaiah 45:1-7
Psalm 96:1-9
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22

Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes - ch. 3

Welcome to the "Misreading Scripture" series! In a previous series, we studied the fantastic work by E. R. Richards & B. J. O'Brien, "Misreading Scripture Through Western Eyes".

We are thrilled to invite you to join our study of the brand new book in the series, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes", as we reconsider how individualism impacts our reading of Scripture. Over the next few weeks, we'll try to better understand how the cultural values of honor, shame, and patronage shape the world of the Bible, and how we can hear Scripture speak to us in our own context today in fresh and life-giving ways!

If you are interested in reading the article "Patronage in the Ancient near East" by R. Westbrook, you can access a free copy by visiting JSTOR - https://www.jstor.org/stable/25165090 You can find an image of the board used in this discussion at ⁠https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fc3j8de2osd6gsuvrncqq/2_3.jpg?rlkey=6obi17l0yafg0eu9iucimmhrz&dl=0

You can get your own copy of the book by visiting the ⁠publisher's link HERE,⁠ or through your preferred bookseller. It is available in digital, hardcopy, and audio formats!

"The Banquet Table of the King"

Homily for October 15th, 2023

The 19th Sunday after Trinity, Proper 23A

Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ

St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY

⁠www.jessamineanglicans.org⁠

Lectionary Readings⁠

Isaiah 25:1-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4:1-9
Matthew 22:1-14

Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes - ch. 2

Welcome to the "Misreading Scripture" series! In a previous series, we studied the fantastic work by E. R. Richards & B. J. O'Brien, "Misreading Scripture Through Western Eyes".

We are thrilled to invite you to join our study of the brand new book in the series, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes", as we reconsider how individualism impacts our reading of Scripture. Over the next few weeks, we'll try to better understand how the cultural values of honor, shame, and patronage shape the world of the Bible, and how we can hear Scripture speak to us in our own context today in fresh and life-giving ways!

You can find an image of the board used in this discussion at https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r3pgx94wjryomfvdmz1ay/2_2.jpg?rlkey=1n1p7qbbvsul0ky2fjfh9ki6j&dl=0

You can get your own copy of the book by visiting the publisher's link HERE, or through your preferred bookseller. It is available in digital, hardcopy, and audio formats!

"My Beloved had a vineyard"

Homily for October 8th, 2023

The 18th Sunday after Trinity, Proper 22A

Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ

St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY

⁠www.jessamineanglicans.org⁠

Lectionary Readings⁠

Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:7-14
Philippians 3:4b-14
Matthew 21:33-46

Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes - ch. 1

Welcome to the "Misreading Scripture" series! In a previous series, we studied the fantastic work by E. R. Richards & B. J. O'Brien, "Misreading Scripture Through Western Eyes".

We are thrilled to invite you to join our study of the brand new book in the series, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes", as we reconsider how individualism impacts our reading of Scripture. Over the next few weeks, we'll try to better understand how the cultural values of honor, shame, and patronage shape the world of the Bible, and how we can hear Scripture speak to us in our own context today in fresh and life-giving ways!

You can find an image of the board used in this discussion at https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lrnukm7uzdbuwiumjoapl/2_1.jpg?rlkey=33pumiucanvpfs9djey7174q4&dl=0

You can get your own copy of the book by visiting the publisher's link HERE, or through your preferred bookseller. It is available in digital, hardcopy, and audio formats!

Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes - Introductory discussion

Welcome to the "Misreading Scripture" series! In a previous series, we studied the fantastic work by E. R. Richards & B. J. O'Brien, "Misreading Scripture Through Western Eyes".

We are thrilled to invite you to join our study of the brand new book in the series, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes", as we reconsider how individualism impacts our reading of Scripture. Over the next few weeks, we'll try to better understand how the cultural values of honor, shame, and patronage shape the world of the Bible, and how we can hear Scripture speak to us in our own context today in fresh and life-giving ways!

You can find an image of the board used in this discussion at https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/npayw1ktfz7xu2uove7as/5.jpg?rlkey=2h68uh78cjnzc1c2ly9zff4hy&dl=0

You can get your own copy of the book by visiting the publisher's link HERE, or through your preferred bookseller. It is available in digital, hardcopy, and audio formats!

Misreading Revisited - part 5

Welcome to the "Misreading Scripture" series! In a previous series, we studied the fantastic work by E. R. Richards & B. J. O'Brien, "Misreading Scripture Through Western". In preparation for our study of the brand new book in the series, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes", we are doing a quick review of the previous work, and inviting you to join us as we pause to consider the ways culture impacts our reading of Scripture.

You can find an image of the board used in this discussion at https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o1nu32v47kd6adii838lw/4.jpg?rlkey=z6nxzsnpmmeplol5mtp35fu50&dl=0

"On Whose Authority?"

Homily for September 24th, 2023

The 17th Sunday after Trinity, Proper 21A

Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJ

St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY

⁠www.jessamineanglicans.org⁠

Lectionary Readings⁠

Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32
Psalm 25:1-8
Philippians 2:1-13
Matthew 21:23-32

Misreading Revisited - part 4

Welcome to the "Misreading Scripture" series! In a previous series, we studied the fantastic work by E. R. Richards & B. J. O'Brien, "Misreading Scripture Through Western". In preparation for our study of the brand new book in the series, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes", we are doing a quick review of the previous work, and inviting you to join us as we pause to consider the ways culture impacts our reading of Scripture.

You can find an image of the board used in this discussion at https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ht5i2n5iooqqs4aworkn8/3.jpg?rlkey=y35ivxy1bv296mqm7k6b9fhsl&dl=0

Misreading Revisited, part 3

Welcome to the "Misreading Scripture" series! In a previous series, we studied the fantastic work by E. R. Richards & B. J. O'Brien, "Misreading Scripture Through Western". In preparation for our study of the brand new book in the series, "Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes", we are doing a quick review of the previous work, and inviting you to join us as we pause to consider the ways culture impacts our reading of Scripture.