
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 | 98 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityEducationReligion & Spirituality | |||

Join Micah, Mat, Waffles, and Josiah as we explore the genocidal prediction of the book of Joshua in Exodus 23:20-33. Why is the Bible so comfortable with this promise of genocide? How can we read this book that has such a fascist text buried inside ... more
Join Micah, Mystic Mike (formerly Mike the Anarchist), Aaron J Smith from All Things Made New, and Dave Bindewald from the Center for Play and Exploration as we discuss letting the fields give fruit for the poor, Sabbath rest, and the festivals outli... more
Content Warning: Explicit discussion about sexual assault and the way sexual assault victims have been and are being mistreated.
Join Micah, Ell, and Blue as we dive into the strange set of laws in Exodus 22:16-23:9. How have the victims of sexual a... more
Join Micah, Ell, Mat, and Aaron as we discuss the laws around slavery, violence, and property in Exodus 21-22:15. Why is learning about these antiquated and horrific laws important for our own time? Why did the Hebrew people revert back so quickly to... more
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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!
Funny, insightful, vulnerable, and queer as can be. This show has been edifying for my faith and helped me understand more about scripture and myself. Keep up the good work folks!
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This podcast explores the Bible through a leftist and liberationist lens, interpreting Biblical narratives as sources of healing, love, and social justice. Episodes frequently discuss contemporary political and social issues, drawing parallels between ancient texts and modern struggles for liberation and community empowerment. The diverse cast of hosts and guests contributes their unique perspectives, which often include discussions on themes of oppression, community organizing, and the relevance of faith in activism. Notably, the podcast prioritizes marginalized viewpoints, engaging with topics such as race, gender, and disability, making it a compelling choice for those interested in intersectional justice work rooted in faith.
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Recent guests on The Word in Black and Red include:
1. Graham Culbertson
2. Ell Johnson
3. Brandon Johnson
4. W Scott McCandless
5. Aaron J Smith
6. Mason Mennenga
7. Rev. Liz Theoharis
8. Noam Sandweiss-Back
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