When someone claims to have authority, what makes us believe them? Is it their confidence? Their charisma? Or is it because they say exactly what we want to hear? History is full of people who gained followers not by proving their credibility, but by making big, unverifiable claims—whether it was divine visions, miraculous signs, or promises of power and salvation.
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 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C), we’re going to look beyond the traditional Christian narrative to uncover a few lessons that should resonate with all of us, regardless of our religious background… or lack thereof.
In this episode, we'll be taking a close look at what it means to earn trust. From Isaiah’s vision of divine selection, to Paul’s circular reasoning about Jesus’ resurrection, to the moment Jesus recruits his first disciples, we see a pattern: credibility, in these stories, often rests on the supernatural. But in the real world, that’s not enough.
So how do we decide who is actually worth following? How do we recognize real leadership, the kind that stands up to scrutiny? And how do we make sure we’re not just accepting claims at face value, whether they come from the pulpit, the political stage, or the latest viral influencer? Tonight, we’ll explore why true credibility is built on actions, integrity, and evidence—not just on words.
So, grab a comfy seat, a glass of your favorite beverage, and let’s look at some ancient stories together in this edition of Mythologizing the Bible, where we’ll be exploring the readings for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C) of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
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