The Mimetic Exegete

Becoming truly Human (Genesis 17) 22.05.2020 17:50 ↓

This episode applies mimetic theory to Genesis 17.

Christian Foundations 2 & 3: The Spirit and Growth 17.05.2020 8:21 ↓

In this episode I consider the Holy Spirit's role in spiritual growth from a mimetic perspective. 

The God of the Outcast (Gen 15-16) 15.05.2020 21:17 ↓

This episode considers the Lord's promises the Abram and Hagar in Genesis 15-16.

Pursuing Justice and Peace (Gen 13-14) 08.05.2020 15:36 ↓

This episode considers the Abraham's pursuit of justice and peace in Genesis 13-14.

Christian Foundations 1: Identity 03.05.2020 10:13 ↓

This episodes considers the importance of personal identity in faith and life.

How to make a name for yourself (Genesis 11-12) 01.05.2020 18:48 ↓

This episode considers Genesis 11-12 from a mimetic perspective.

How Simon Sees it 2: ANZAC Day 25.04.2020 6:18 ↓

In this episode we take a look at war through the lens of mimetic theory.

Politics and Scapegoating (Gen 9:18-29) 24.04.2020 24:13 ↓

This podcast examines the post-diluvian adventuress of Noah and his sons, and highlights the scapegoat mechanism in Australian politics.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Gen 6:1-9:17) 17.04.2020 19:12 ↓

This episode presents a unique take on the flood narrative of Genesis 6-9 by reading it as a subversion of an older religious tradition.

Life Outside the Garden (Genesis 4) 10.04.2020 23:00 ↓

This episode examines the story of Cain and Abel through the lens of mimetic theory.

Leaving the Garden (Genesis 2 & 3) 03.04.2020 26:33 ↓

This episode provides an alternative reading of the "fall narrative" through the lens of mimetic theory.

Sacred Time, Sacred Space (Genesis 1:1-2:3) 27.03.2020 23:47 ↓

This episode draws upon Genesis 1:1-2:3 to explore the idea that all of creation is sacred and the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

John's Epilogue (John 21) 20.03.2020 16:58 ↓

This episode considers John's epilogue in chapter 21.

Grief, Loss, and Hope (John 19:38-20:31) 13.03.2020 19:36 ↓

This episodes views the resurrection experiences of the characters in John chapter 20 through the lens of mimetic theory.

How Simon Sees it: Coronavirus 09.03.2020 11:39 ↓

Why everyone is freaking out about coronavirus.

The Cross (John 18:28-19:37) 06.03.2020 26:41 ↓

This episode examines Jesus' crucifixion from a mimetic perspective.

Jesus Becomes the Scapegoat (John 18:1-27) 28.02.2020 23:34 ↓

This episode explores that actions of Peter, Judas, and the Religious Leaders during Jesus' arrest.

The Prayer (John 17) 21.02.2020 18:55 ↓

This episode examines Jesus' prayer in John 17 from a mimetic perspective.

How to experience love and joy (John 16) 14.02.2020 19:15 ↓

This episode explores some gleans some practical insights on how to pursue love and joy from John 16.

The Vine (John 15) 06.02.2020 19:01 ↓

This episode explores the imagery of Jesus as the true vine in John 15.

The Helper (John 14) 31.01.2020 21:57 ↓

This episode considers Jesus' farewell speech to his disciples in John 14.

Love one Another (John 13) 24.01.2020 21:55 ↓

This episode discusses Jesus' act of washing his disciples' feet, and his command to imitate his actions.

God's glory revealed (John 12:27-50) 16.01.2020 17:30 ↓

In this episode I discuss the revelation of God's character through the cross, and how Jesus calls us to aside our false hops to experience true life.

Breaking the Perfume (John 12:1-26) 10.01.2020 24:51 ↓

This episode considers the experience of Lazarus, Mary, and Judas in John 12:1-26.

New Life (John 11) 03.01.2020 21:51 ↓

In this episode I investigate the practical implications of John 11, and describe how the scapegoat mechanism leads to Jesus' persecution.