The Bible and the English Major

Maren Jo Schneider
  • 4.9 (38)
  • Christianity
  • Biweekly Series

The beauty in the Bible can be challenging to appreciate, and that's where I, an enthusiastic English Major, come in. Together, we explore the dang good drama, bizarre ancient context, and creative artistry in the Bible. Taking a different angle every two weeks, we approach a Bible story through a series of fun and accessible 20-minute episodes. Then, because the best part of any good story is getting to talk about it with friends, I invite a guest to come and chat about it. If you're looking for a fresh take on familiar stories or are curious about how Biblical authors used irony, symbolism, and humor to make a point, listen and follow The Bible and the English Major today! Support Please support The Bible and the English Major: https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider About us! If you want to learn more about me (Maren), invite me to speak, or read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major, visit https://marenjo.com. Find us on social https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider

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  1. Episode 1

    I'm Baaaaaaaack!

    Good news, Bible and the English Major fans! The podcast is back with new episodes starting in January. Find out what's coming by giving a quick listen here! Checkout our website updates: https://marenjo.com! Thanks to everyone who supports "The Bible and the English Major" at https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider. You are the only reason I can all do this!

  2. Episode 2

    The Road to Rebekah, Part 1: Permission Granted

    What Keeps Me Writing When the Words Don't Behave? This episode is a little different than usual. I hoped to share the story of Rebekah, a woman God chose to walk side by side with the patriarchs of Genesis - a story often overlooked by bible commentators. It’s a tale I am eager to share with you. However, with the tragic violence in the Middle East, I've decided it's best to hold off and not dive deep into ancient Israel’s origin story. Instead, this season, I will share "The Road to Rebekah" my journey through the ups and downs of writing my book. What’s In This Episode? This episode of The Bible and the English Major is about my writing process - specifically the moments of doubt that come with it. I hope my reflections and experiences can be a source of encouragement for those of you facing your own creative hurdles. Discover the sentence that got me past my paralyzing perfectionism Find out why giving myself permission to "suck" has been the key to my writing progress. Understand why I believe failing (or being bad at something) is a necessary step towards success. Share in my aspiration to continue writing Rebekah's story. Seasons Season 1: The Bleeding Woman Season 2: The Woman at the Well Season 3: Martha's Story Season 4: The Gospels are Raining Men Season 5: The Woman Caught in Adultery Connect & Support I love to connect with listeners! Find me on Instagram and Facebook. Stay in the know by joining my email list on my website If you can, support the show and my book writing on Patreon. Coming Up The next episode will arrive in about 2 weeks. Keep an eye out for the continuation of our journey together through the landscape of creativity, personal growth, biblical narratives, and the ever-evolving writing process. Thank you for listening!

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The beauty in the Bible can be challenging to appreciate, and that's where I, an enthusiastic English Major, come in. Together, we explore the dang good drama, bizarre ancient context, and creative artistry in the Bible. Taking a different angle every two weeks, we approach a Bible story through a series of fun and accessible 20-minute episodes. Then, because the best part of any good story is getting to talk about it with friends, I invite a guest to come and chat about it. If you're looking for a fresh take on familiar stories or are curious about how Biblical authors used irony, symbolism, and humor to make a point, listen and follow The Bible and the English Major today! Support Please support The Bible and the English Major: https://www.patreon.com/marenjoschneider About us! If you want to learn more about me (Maren), invite me to speak, or read the article versions of The Bible and the English Major, visit https://marenjo.com. Find us on social https://www.instagram.com/maren.jo.schneider https://www.facebook.com/maren.jo.schneider

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  • Creator
    Maren Jo Schneider
  • Episodes
    29
  • Seasons
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 - Maren Jo Schneider. All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Bible and the English Major