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The two Kens celebrate the news that Ken F has rediscovered his high school sweetheart. On a recent episode of Asian America the Ken Fong Podcast, Fong shared his budding affection for Doreen with his audience. Kemp shares in the celebration and happiness as Ken and Doreen begin their sweet courtship.  As we approach the holiday season, Fong asks Kemp to read his most recent Substack essay, The Baby and the Bathwater. They reflect on the version of Christmas they experienced in their formative years. It centered on an apologetic that made their faith primary - with an assumption of superiority. Kemp shares an interview (Jamin Coller) on his podcast where he learned about a Pastor-Dad who rejected his adult son (and his family) because he expressed his doubts as he entered into a phase of "deconstruction." All too often, a literalist, toxic, fundamentalist religion tragically alienates family members. Kemp shares what he has learned from Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung about religious symbol, myth and archetype. While the arrival of a child for some can be burdensome on many levels, for the Two Kens, the arrival of children and grandchildren evokes the same wonder, promise, and joy we witness in the Christmas scene we call The Nativity. SHOW NOTES

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Indifference. When we are caught between life's polarities, significance and meaninglessness,  ritual and logic, feeling and thinking, assertiveness and indecision . . . we often experience feelings of apathy and indifference. However, sometimes indifference helps us to not take things too literally and to help us see through to the symbolic meaning hidden within our experiences. . .

. . . and sometimes it just feels frustrating as shit. Come with us as we try to unpack the paradoxes we're currently grappling with. Along the way, we also discuss Hillman's notion of Soul-making, polytheism v. monotheism, the dangers of literalism, Black Panther, and more!

Karrie and I identify as sensitive strivers--introverts who like to please others, exceed expectations, and literally do what's asked of us. What that has done for us and to us in our lives, though, ranges from the humorous to the emotionally difficult. With some guidance from personal coach Melody Wilding's book, "Trust Yourself," some solid role play by Amelia Bedelia, and some radical honesty with ourselves, we trust you may join us in having an epiphanic moment about boundaries, obligations, standards, and reducing anxiety for the long haul.

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This week, We will see how Matthew is pointing all the way back to the book of Leviticus as while simultaneously pointing us to the Cross.

We will also explore how incredibly big Jesus is; on a cosmic scale.

Steve Recommends Dr. Bradley Jersak's new book "A More Christlike Word".  You can click here to preorder now.

When you read the Bible literally, God seems angry, the text condones violence, and it doesn't match up with science. But when you understand the language as divine allegory, things start to make sense. This is an audio-only version of video-based show, and the podcast may contain references to visuals from the original episode. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g2HMeLVgRI4

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03:29 Literalism Separates Us from God's Love
12:48 Literalism Blocks Love of the Neighbor
22:09 Literalism Separates the Bible from Science and Experience
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A rundown of the pitfalls of reading the Bible literally. One-third of Americans, literally, take everything the Bible says at face value. The common phrase, “The Bible says it, I believe it, and that settles it!” only leads to bad scholarship and a warped worldview. Join us as we literally delve into the practice and consequences of reading the Bible literally.

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“For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org

“The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services).

All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.

NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.