In the Margins with Shannon TL Kearns

Coded Messages: Colossians 3:18-4:1

Episode Summary

This episode explores the challenging passage from Colossians 3:18-4:1, which has been used to cause pain to many people over the years. The host acknowledges the pain and then delves into the historical context and different interpretations of the text. The episode highlights the coded language and careful writing of the passage, as well as Paul's radical ideas for his time. It encourages listeners to grapple with difficult questions and imagine a community committed to justice.

Episode Notes

Takeaways

• The passage from Colossians 3:18-4:1 has been used to cause pain to many people over the years.
• Understanding the historical context and different interpretations of the text is important.
• Paul's writing in this passage is coded and careful, addressing both the oppressed and the people with power.
• The passage challenges the norms of society and calls for treating all people with love and kindness.

Chapters

00:00Introduction

01:32Acknowledging the Pain

02:29Unpacking the Passage

03:27Hidden Histories and Codes

07:18Different Interpretations of the Text

09:12Reading the Text in Context

12:56Coded Language and Careful Writing

14:10Treating All People with Love and Kindness

16:33Paul's Radical Ideas

18:27Living Out Faith in a Complicated World

23:43Grappling with Difficult Questions

25:10Imagining a Community Committed to Justice

26:47Closing and Benediction

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