
Welcome to the Word in Black and Red, where we read the Bible from a leftist and liberationist perspective to elucidate the way people of faith and their comrades can understand the Bible as a source of healing, love, and liberation for all people.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 127 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityEducationReligion & Spirituality | |||

Join Micah, Liz Theoharis, and Wes Howard-Brook as we explore the year of Jubilee in Leviticus 25. Liz and Wes have literally written the book(s) on this! Why the emphasis on the land in this passage? Knowing that this story was written by marginaliz... more
Join Micah, Rig, and W Scott McAndless from Retelling the Bible as we explore the ancient codes of justice in Leviticus 24:10-23. Why is the punishment for blasphemy so severe? What stories are told, and left untold, by this passage? How does the his... more
Join Micah, Josh Wise, Rig, Daniela, and Jules Webb from xiantifa.itch.io to discuss the sacred time and covenants in Leviticus 23-24:9. How can a set time be "sacred"? How does the way we spend our time affect our relationship with God and one anoth... more
Join Micah, Brandon Johnson and Brandon Rhodes from Found in Translation and Avery Arden from Blessed are the Binary Breakers as we explore the laws around priests and sacrifices in Leviticus 21-22. Why does purity matter, and how have these rules be... more
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Fun intuitive conversations and theological discussions. Some funny moments. Great stuff.
I have spent years away from religion, believing that it was incompatible with who I was as a person both politically and socially.
This podcast and community has helped me understand religion in ways I didn't know was possible.
Thank God for Micah and the rest.
Everything about Jesus of Nazareth’s actions, thoughts, conduct, ministry, and commandments are woke. This podcast gets that.
Perfect podcast for all the anarchist & commie Christians out there ;)
The diversity of perspectives from all the cohosts means that this podcast will challenge you no matter who you are. You’ll laugh a lot too!
This podcast had completely changed my perspective on a lot of bible teachings. This is a necessary listen if you want to understand the bible!
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The show centers leftist and liberationist readings of biblical texts, frequently centering themes of social justice, community care, and solidarity with marginalized groups. Episodes juxtapose scholarly exegesis with lived experience—from abolitionist and feminist perspectives to anarchist and activist viewpoints—often connecting ancient rules to modern concerns like healthcare, housing, anti-racism, and LGBTQ inclusion. A standout trait is the consistent mix of rigorous interpretation with candid storytelling, humor, and a strong emphasis on communal action and justice within faith communities. This combination may appeal to listeners seeking theological discussion that is both academically informed and actively engaged in public life. It... more
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Recent guests on The Word in Black and Red include:
1. W Scott McAndless
2. Jules Webb
3. Josh Wise
4. Winter Fae
5. Margaret Killjoy
6. Ross Thorn
7. Alex Zambito
8. Hadar Cohen
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