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When looking at strong women in the Bible, everyone tends to think that they are a Ruth, but sometimes when we take a hard look in the mirror, we see that we might actually be more of a Herodias. Find out why in this episode as we look at the New Testament villain Herodias who has the power of privilege. Join us as we explore what happens when you fall victim to the no take-backs rule. (Spoiler alert, you just might end up with your head on a platter…) 

MENTIONS

• Biblical Text for the Story: Matthew 3:1-12 | Mark 6:14-29
• Listen: Season 12, Episode 4: Herod
• Herod Family Tree 
• Movies Mentioned: The Devil All the Time | Top Gun: Maverick | Alien | Hustlers | The Dissident | Mission Impossible | Sister Act | Little Women 
• TV Shows Mentioned: Orthodox | Wandavision 
• Season 7, Episode 6: Elizabeth and Zechariah
• Research: Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
• Read: Why The Menendez Brothers Killed Their Parents
• Baptism: Listen: BSQTNA #10 What’s Up With Baptism? 
• Watch: Separating Wheat from Chaff 
• Read: John Dominic Crossman
• Salome: Play by Oscar Wilde | Dance of the Seven Veils 
• Surprise and Delight: Ana de Armas as Marily Monroe 
• Listen: Season 8: The Book of Esther
• Seminary Extra Credit: The Works of Josephus 
• Read: What is the Midrash?
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