Episode Details

What better way to kick off our Farewell Season (note: this is not an actual farewell) than to unpack a story about Lazarus in which even Jesus didn’t want to say farewell. In this resurrection amuse-bouche of a story, we revisit some familiar characters while exploring enneagram fours as biblical authors, Jewish burial practices, and how to contain your eye-rolling when your rabbi is full of riddles. Roll away that stone and strip off those burial clothes because this season premiere is going to make you come back for more! 

MENTIONS

• Main Biblical Text for the Episode: John 11:1-46
• Biblical Tour Guide: Video of Modern Bethany
• So Many Marys: Mary and Matha | Mary of Bethany | Mary Meets an Angel | Mary Magdalene 
• Learn about the Gospels: Joseph, The Father of Jesus
• Bible Scholar Resources: Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
• We’re Pro-Thomas Here: Season 10, Episode 2: Thomas
• Learn about grief from Steel Magnolias: Watch the Funeral Scene Here
• Embalming Corner: Learn about Jewish burial practices here
• What was that about Martha and a dragon? Read about it here
• Gospel of John Deep Dive
• The Lazarus Reflex: A Reddit Thread

GENTLE REBUKE

Our resident Bible scholar Erin Moon offers a gentle rebuke at the end of most episodes. Erin is a Bible study editor and Senior Creative/Producer of The Popcast Media Group from Birmingham. Find her on Instagram.

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