Episode 19: Caryn Reeder - Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo

2022-04-29

!CONTENT WARNING! The following podcast episode contains references to sexual misconduct which some listeners may find distressing. Patrick speaks with Dr. Caryn Reeder of Westmont College about the fascinating story in John 4 in which Jesus dialogues with a samaritan woman. Is the purpose of the story to present her as a wretched sinner? Perhaps not, and perhaps such interpretations are more indicative of problematic attitudes towards gender and sexuality in the church, attitudes that can and have had tragic...

!CONTENT WARNING! The following podcast episode contains references to sexual misconduct which some listeners may find distressing.

Patrick speaks with Dr. Caryn Reeder of Westmont College about the fascinating story in John 4 in which Jesus dialogues with a samaritan woman. Is the purpose of the story to present her as a wretched sinner? Perhaps not, and perhaps such interpretations are more indicative of problematic attitudes towards gender and sexuality in the church, attitudes that can and have had tragic consequences.

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