Ep. 9 (The Bell Jar): Figs and Futures

01/06/22 • 44 min

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This week we compare Esther Greenwood's famous fig tree vision from The Bell Jar to Jesus's temptation in the wilderness from the Gospel of Matthew! We discuss coming of age, why being hungry can make you see visions, and how expectations shape our lives. Timestamp for people trying to avoid our discussion of mature themes: (20:43) Find the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or GoodPods. And don't forget to follow us on Twitter @BookNerd_Bible or leave a message on our website at anchor.fm/booknerdandthebible.

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Ep. 8 (A Tree Grows in Brooklyn): Libraries and Lost Boys

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This week we compare Francie Nolan's experience at her local library to the story of Jesus's parents losing him at the temple in Jerusalem! We discuss libraries with bad lighting, cool outdoor classrooms, and giving people the space to find what they love. Find the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and GoodPods. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @BookNerd_Bible or leave us a message on our website at anchor.fm/booknerdandthebible.

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Ep. 10 (The Arrangers of Marriage): Bad Dreams and Betrothals

This week we compare the short story The Arrangers of Marriage by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Joseph's dreams about the birth of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 1! We discuss medical residencies, leaving home, and what to do when the person you married isn't the person you expected. Find the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or GoodPods. And don't forget to follow us on Twitter @BookNerd_Bible or leave a message on our website at anchor.fm/booknerdandthebible.