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Mythologizing the Bible: Episode 7 "Afterthoughts"
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Mythologizing the Bible: Episode 7 "Afterthoughts"

Additional thoughts on the Baptism of the Lord (Cycle C)

Welcome to Afterthoughts—a bonus episode of the Mythologizing the Bible podcast! This is where we go beyond the main presentation and take a deeper dive into some of the more complex and thought-provoking ideas from that episode’s discussion.

In Episode 7 of the MTB podcast, we focused on leadership, accountability, and other lessons that I found in the readings from the Baptism of the Lord (Cycle C) of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.

But what does it mean to call Jesus “the Lord”? Why does this Feast Day focus on a theological title rather than a human moment? And how does this tie into the larger picture of what Christianity has taught its followers—and continues to teach in ways that affect us today? These are big questions, and they deserve careful thought.

In this bonus episode, we’ll unpack the history and implications of the term “Lord,” explore early Christian beliefs about Jesus and his Baptism, and examine how Christianity has often leaned on indoctrination to maintain authority and obedience. But this isn’t just about critique; it’s about understanding how these ideas have shaped society and what we can do to demand fairness, transparency, and accountability in our communities today.

So, settle in, and let’s dig a little deeper into what the Baptism of the Lord—and the lessons hidden within—can teach us about leadership, faith, and the power of questioning authority!

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