The Mimetic Exegete

The Good Shepherd (John 10) 27.12.2019 22:09 ↓

This episode explores Jesus' claim that he is the good shepherd, who leads people out of the darkness into peace and hope.

I was blind, but now I see (John 9) 19.12.2019 22:41 ↓

In this episode we explore the idea of spiritual blindness, on both the personal and institutional levels.

The Father of Lies (John 8:12-59) 12.12.2019 23:32 ↓

This episode explores how the same mimetic process, which led to the woman's persecution in the preceding narrative, now leads the crowd to persecute Jesus. Also, I present a mimetic explanation of Satan as the Father of Lies.

The Scapegoat (John 8:2-11) 06.12.2019 23:51 ↓

This episode examines the scapegoating of a woman in John 8:2-11.

The Feast of Booths (John 7) 29.11.2019 21:31 ↓

This episode discusses why people can be so fickle, through a mimetic reading of John 7.

The Bread of Life (John 6) 22.11.2019 22:31 ↓

In this episode, I apply mimetic theory to John 6 to draw out some unique insights.

Heaven has Broken Through (John 5:16-47) 14.11.2019 24:58 ↓

In this episode I explore the idea that John challenges us to imitate Jesus' example to realise his vision of Heaven on Earth.

Get Up and Walk (John 5:1-16) 08.11.2019 23:09 ↓

In this episode I draw some practical insights from the healing of a paraplegic man in John 5:1-16. 

Sign #2 (John 4:46-54) 01.11.2019 21:21 ↓

This episode recaps our journey through John's Gospel, and examines the healing of the Official's son in John 4:46-54.

Water of Life (John 4:1-42) 25.10.2019 25:58 ↓

In this podcast I consider Jesus' encounter with a woman at a well as a call to lay aside our prejudices, and listen to others outside our religious and social circles.

A Better Way (John 3:22-36) 18.10.2019 24:24 ↓

In this episode we discuss the practical implications of living in the light.

You must be born again (John 3:1-21) 11.10.2019 24:52 ↓

This episode discusses Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus.

The Cleansing of the Temple (John 2:13-25) 04.10.2019 22:55 ↓

This episodes considers Jesus' actions in the Temple as a declaration of the Kingdom of God.

The Wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11) 27.09.2019 20:54 ↓

This podcast examines the wedding of Cana in John 2:1-11, and talks about finding beauty in the mundane parts of life.

Creation in Genesis 1 20.09.2019 20:28 ↓

This episode briefly introduces the creation account of Genesis 1, and highlights some key ideas and themes.

Intro to John's Gospel 13.09.2019 22:43 ↓

This episode briefly introduces John's Gospel, and works through chapter 1.

Getting off the Treadmill 06.09.2019 23:40 ↓

Continuing our discussion of the book of Ecclesiastes, this episode suggests some practical advice for finding wholeness and completeness.

Running on the Treadmill 29.08.2019 22:52 ↓

This episode provides an introduction to mimetic theory through the book of Ecclesiastes, and offers a fresh perspective on the Preacher's message.