• Christianity, Non-Violence, and Faithful Parenting -- Epiphany Bible Study with the Rev. Dr. Ted Cole

  • Feb 16 2025
  • Length: 29 mins
  • Podcast

Christianity, Non-Violence, and Faithful Parenting -- Epiphany Bible Study with the Rev. Dr. Ted Cole

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  • Episode 89 - Release Date 02/15/2025 Gain confidence with the scriptures through our weekly Bible Study - this conversation discusses the Bible Readings for the week of 02/16. Find the prayer service and readings here. Sign up for our monthly email to get the readings and prayer services sent straight to your inbox! Key moments in our conversation include: 01:09 Introduction to the Rev. Dr. Ted Cold 03:33 The Political Context of Jesus's Entry into Jerusalem 06:37 Christianity, Non-Violence, Parenting 09:20 Christian Witness to Current Political Violence 10:37 Balancing the Values of Integrity and Unity 13:17 The Prophetic Responsibility of the Church 16:00 The Ultimate Sin of Hypocrisy 18:22 Ignatian Spirituality in the Home 22:02 Modeling Parental Authority After Jesus 25:30 Importance of Rest as Parents In this episode, we are joined by the Rev. Dr. Ted Cole. Natalie met Ted when he became the minister at her local Episcopal Parish, St. John's Jamaica Plain. Natalie, James, and Ted were part of Praxis - an intentional community for faith leaders. Ted is an Episcopal priest, husband, and father of two boys. Ted especially reflects on the connection between the church and the home and the church and the world. He has extensive experience as a family and youth minister in his 20 year career as a priest. He is trained in dream work as a spiritual practice and provides training for forming church dream groups. He holds a Ph.D. in the philosophy of religion from Boston University, with a focus on mystical experiences in cross-cultural perspective. You can read a complete transcript of this episode, here. Things we talked about in this episode:
    • Common English Bible
    • Godly Play
    • The Last Week -- Crossan and Borg
    • Klan Marches to Show Power
    • American Civil Rights Movement
    • Non-Violence, Gandhi
    • Episcopal Racist History in Civil War
    • Influence of Parental Hypocrisy on a Child's Faith
    • Ignatian Spirituality
    • Sleeping with Bread
    You can listen to our first conversation with the Rev. Dr. Ted Cole, here. And, if you’re in need of conversation about how the church can address the sin of systemic oppression – check out these episodes with Canon J. Sierra Reyes and the Rev. Gary Comins. Stay connected to Ted+ on his church website: www.stjohns-jp.org. You can listen to his recorded sermons and services here: www.youtube.com/@stjohns-jp Let’s stay connected! Website: www.bedtimechapel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bedtimechapel/ Facebook: Bedtime Chapel
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