Context Matters – Details, episodes & analysis

Dr. Dan Darko takes us on a journey from Ghana to post-war Croatia, England, and the United States. Each place adds to his unique questions he asked of the biblical text. This leads us to explore the role of the spiritual realm in the letter to the Ephesians. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion on the power of faith, the presence of spiritual realms, and the challenges of modern religious consciousness.

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Explore his book Against Principalities and Powers HERE

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Writer, Producer, and Filmmaker Nicholas Ma joins us to talk about his latest documentary titled "Leap of Faith". In today's episode we explore the unspoken topics that often divide communities and underscore the universal quest for mutual belonging. The participants in the documentary were invited to meaningful dialogue around race, homelessness, and socioeconomic disparities, but the conversation they returned to over and over again was about sexuality. Even through uncomfortable disagreements, the documentary helps the viewer notice the relevance of love and empathy, the power of small actions to create positive change, and the profound effect of being seen and acknowledged by others. 

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See the trailer for Leap of Faith HERE

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Scott Erickson joins us to talk about the power of art in our spiritual lives. Scott talks about growing up in a religious family with significant exposure to Christian traditions but feeling out of place due to his inclination towards art in a tradition that lacked visual representation. But then he found the old European cathedrals and realized art can be used as a significant medium for spiritual development. 

Today we talk about how he describes his job, the benefit of art in the church, and the "haunted" role of the artist.

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I like to send my students to talk to Zak and have a chance to listen carefully to how people grow up and what their connection to land is. Zak has a great and complicated history. He clearly tells people how his Christian identity informs who he is as a Palestinian. He also encourages non-locals to remember the conflict over there is not Jewish vs. Muslim but Israeli vs. Palestinian. Listen in to hear how he explains the difference.

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If you find yourself wanting to get to Israel to meet wonderful people like Adel Habash or to see the places he mentioned, check out the trips I currently have scheduled!  At the time of release, there are 5 spots open for the March 2023 trip.

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If you find yourself wanting to get to Israel to meet wonderful people like Adel Habash or to see the places he mentioned, check out the trips I currently have scheduled!  At the time of release, there are 5 spots open for the March 2023 trip.

Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.

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Want to know more about these pastors? Click on the links below:

Chris Curry at Resurrection Philadelphia

Danielle Paul at Greater Harvest Fellowship of Philadelphia

Danielle Parish at Spark Church

Brian Buhler retired and now working as a spiritual director and artist

Mawo and Janet Abaya with International Center of Evangelism, Jos

Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.

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Want to know more about these pastors? Click on the links below:

Chris Curry at Resurrection Philadelphia

Danielle Paul at Greater Harvest Fellowship of Philadelphia

Danielle Parish at Spark Church

Brian Buhler retired and now working as a spiritual director and artist

Mawo and Janet Abaya with International Center of Evangelism, Jos

Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.

Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.

Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

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Want to know more about these pastors? Click on the links below:

Chris Curry at Resurrection Philadelphia

Danielle Paul at Greater Harvest Fellowship of Philadelphia

Danielle Parish at Spark Church

Brian Buhler retired and now working as a spiritual director and artist

Mawo and Janet Abaya with International Center of Evangelism, Jos

Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.

Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.

Join Cyndi Parker's  Patreon Team!

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Find out more about Dr. Schroeder HERE

Buy the brilliant book Voices Long Silenced HERE and read the glowing recommendations on  Amazon

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