Bible Study: Parody and Subversion in Matthew's Gospel

Bert Newton

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This podcast takes a journey through the Gospel of Matthew, unpacking its story of Jesus as a peasant leader of a nonviolent movement for a new society that he calls “The Kingdom of Heaven.” Each episode explores literary, cultural and historical context, passage by passage.

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  • Special Episode: A Parable Comes to Life (a sermon)Oct 31, 2025 · 22 min
  • Special Episode: Interview with Ched Myers, Healing Affluenza and Resisting Plutocracy; Luke's Jesus and Sabbath EconomicsJun 13, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
  • Special Episode: Genocide in Gaza, The Crucifixion, and Psalm 22May 12, 2025 · 36 min
  • Parable of the 7 Demons Redux (Donald Trump and 7 More Demons)Apr 13, 2025 · 29 min
  • Special Episode: MiraclesFeb 19, 2025 · 25 min
  • Special Episode: Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World: Conspiracy Theories, The Secrets of God's New Society, and The Parable of the SowerNov 30, 2024 · 24 min
  • The Martyrdom of Jesus, Israel, and PalestineMay 16, 2024 · 23 min
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  • Special Episode: Living Humanly Under OccupationDec 1, 2023 · 32 min

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