Advent calls Christians to prepare for something greater, but not through fear, dogma, or blind certainty. The readings this week challenge us to imagine a better world, expand our acceptance of others, and do the internal work that real transformation requires. A better future doesn’t start with divine intervention; it starts with our willingness to grow, to welcome, and to dream boldly.
Have you ever noticed how many religious stories challenge people to imagine a better world and yet so many modern believers seem more committed to defending the world exactly as it is? It’s fascinating: the Scriptures call for bold vision, deep inner change, and radical acceptance, while the loudest religious voices today often cling to fear, rigidity, and exclusion.
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 2nd Sunday of Advent, we’ll explore how these ancient texts invite us to dream bigger, to widen our circle of acceptance, and to do the internal work needed to prepare for something better than the status quo.
In this episode, we’re asking an honest question: How can we build a better world if we aren’t willing to change ourselves first? Because it sure seems like a lot of people who preach about transformation are doing everything they can to avoid their own.
