Epiphany’s readings are full of light, journey, and discovery but their deepest lessons aren’t supernatural. They remind us that becoming a guiding light for others requires strong values, courageous truth-seeking, and a commitment to building communities where differences are welcomed rather than feared. This episode explores how these ancient stories still call us to shine more brightly today.
Have you ever noticed how stories about light and revelation often get used to draw hard lines between who supposedly has “the truth” and who doesn’t? As if illumination is something granted to a select few rather than something we can all pursue through curiosity, courage, and honest reflection. The irony is that some of the most mythological parts of the Bible (the parts about stars, visions, and mysterious guidance) actually point toward something far more grounded: the human struggle to seek understanding, to welcome people who are different from us, and to become the kind of example that helps others find their way.
Welcome to Mythologizing the Bible, where we’ll be taking a look at three readings from the Christian Bible through the lens of “sacred myth.”
As we reflect on the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord, we’ll explore how these ancient stories invite us to shine more brightly in the world, stay committed to the pursuit of truth, and build communities where differences aren’t threats but strengths.
In this episode, we’re asking an honest question: What does it take to become the kind of person and the kind of community whose light actually helps others grow, instead of trying to control or diminish them?
