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- Apr 24, 20267 min
72. The End of an Era and What’s Coming Next (Final Episode)
On this final episode, your host Liz Mall explains why Deconstructing the Myth is coming to an end, and what’s coming up next.Follow along on her novel writing journey on Instagram @livingcuriouswithliz
- Jul 24, 20251h 2m
71. Deconstructing the Trinity
Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Today we discuss the historical and theological development of the doctrine of the Trinity, as well as some potential questions it brings up for those in deconstruction.Sources:"What is the Folioque Controversy?" by Hope Bolinger“What’s the Story behind the [Filioque Clause]?" by Tiffany Butler“The Trinitarian Councils - Nicaea, Constantinople, and Ephesus" by Father Michael Van Sloun and Rebecca Omastiak"Trinity""Trinity" by Dale TuggyFor a detailed compilation of this season’s show notes in one place, check out Patreon and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)
- Jul 17, 20251h 13m
70. Deconstructing Divorce
Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Today we discuss how Christians think in varying ways about divorce.Marriage Resources:The Gottman InstitutePsychology Today (therapist locator)Research Resources:https://bibleproject.com/articles/divorce-bible-how-jesus-responded-debate/https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dont-get-divorce/https://millcreekchristiancounseling.com/divorce-in-the-bible-7-scripture-verses-for-dealing-with-divorce/https://baremarriage.com/2023/11/podcast-are-70-of-divorces-due-to-women-leaving-for-no-reason/https://pilgrimscampfire.substack.com/p/divorce-remarriage-and-abusehttps://baremarriage.com/2023/11/are-70-of-divorces-really-caused-by-women-divorcing-frivolously/https://www.brandeis.edu/now/2018/december/divorce-judaism-fishbayn%20.htmlhttps://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/divorce-in-judaism#google_vignettehttps://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/divorce-in-the-bible/https://baremarriage.com/2024/11/is-divorce-and-remarriage-permitted-in-cases-of-abuse/https://www.franciscanmedia.org/st-anthony-messenger/understanding-annulments/https://catalog.obitel-minsk.com/blog/2023/01/rules-of-orthodox-christians-on-marriage-divorce-and-remarriageFor a detailed compilation of this season’s show notes in one place, check out Patreon and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)
- Jul 10, 202553 min
69. Deconstructing Complementarianism and Egalitarianism
Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Today we discuss two common beliefs in Christianity about human relationship structures—complementarianism (based on a hierarchical structure of power and defined roles among spouses) and egalitarianism (based on equal power dynamics and fluidity in roles). Resources listed:Christians for Biblical Equality at cbeinternational.orgThe Junia Project at juniaproject.comThe Marriage You Want by Sheila Wray Gregoire and Dr. Keith Gregoire Bare Marriage.comTheses on Women in the Church at whatdoesthismean.netExploring the biblical theology of Christian egalitarianism at margmowczko.comFor a detailed compilation of this season’s show notes in one place, check out Patreon and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)
- Jul 3, 202537 min
68. Deconstructing Homosexuality Pt. 4 (Themes that Inform the Discussion--Lust, Purity, Shame)
Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Today, host Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) brings you another research episode to help you on your deconstruction journey. In this episode we touch on three key concepts found in the Bible that tie into the homosexuality discussion: desire/lust, purity/impurity, and honor/shame. These concepts help us understand the "why" of the Bible passages that reference same sex activity, and are key to understand if we want to move forward with any sort of responsible application of the text for today's modern world. We reference the books Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships by James V. Brownson and Same-Sex Marriage: A Thoughtful Approach to God's Design for Marriage (Thoughtful Response) by Sean McDowell and John StonestreetFor a detailed compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)
- Jun 26, 202537 min
67. Deconstructing Homosexuality Pt. 3 (Themes That Inform the Discussion--Patriarchy, "One Flesh," Procreation, and Celibacy)
Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Today, host Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) brings you another research episode to help you on your deconstruction journey. In this episode we touch on four key concepts in the Bible that tie into the homosexuality discussion: patriarchy, "one flesh," procreation, and celibacy. These concepts, in addition to our understanding of "marriage," often deeply inform how we approach and apply passages concerning homosexuality in the Bible.We reference the books Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships by James V. Brownson and Same-Sex Marriage: A Thoughtful Approach to God's Design for Marriage (Thoughtful Response) by Sean McDowell and John StonestreetFor a detailed compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)
- Jun 19, 202525 min
66. Deconstructing Homosexuality Pt. 2 (Understanding the Traditionalist and Revisionist Positions)
Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Today, host Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) brings you another research episode to help you on your deconstruction journey. This episode is spent unpacking core themes and beliefs present behind the Christian traditionalist view and Christian revisionist view of homosexuality.We reference the book Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships by James V. BrownsonFor a detailed compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)
- Jun 12, 20251h 6m
65. Deconstructing Homosexuality Pt. 1 (Unpacking the Relevant Scriptures)
Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth--a season of deconstructing doctrines to help you on your deconstruction journey. Today we explore the passages that are commonly though to clearly address homosexual activity. Sources:ain Citation SourceMartin, C., & Pavlovitz, J. (2022). Unclobber: Rethinking our misuse of the Bible on homosexuality. Westminster John Knox Press. Sources with CounterargumentsDeYoung, J. B. (1992). THE SOURCE AND NT MEANING OF ARSENOKOITAI, WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR CHRISTIAN ETHICS AND MINISTRY. The Master’s Seminary Journal, 3(2). DeYoung, K. (2015). A Biblical View of Homosexuality. Clearly Reformed. Keller, T. (2015). The Bible and same sex relationships: A review article. Redeemer. More in depth on Leviticus passagesJarosz, I. (2022). Homosexuality in Leviticus: A Historical-Literary-Critical Analysis. James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal, 9(1). Check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)
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