The Mimetic Exegete

The Heavenly Throne Room (Revelation 4-5) 18.12.2020 21:53 ↓

This episode examines John's vision of a heavenly throne room from a mimetic perspective.

Hanging in There (Revelation 2:12-3:22) 11.12.2020 23:05 ↓

This episode continues our study of the seven letters to the curches of Asia minor in Revelation chapters 2 & 3.

Drawing Back the Curtain (Revelation 1:1-2:11) 04.12.2020 22:28 ↓

Season 3 begins by considering the book of Revelation from a mimetic perspective.

'Am I in the place of God?' (Genesis 46:1-50:26) 23.10.2020 19:40 ↓

This episode wraps up our study of Genesis, and gives some key take home lessons from season 2.

Joseph's Repentance (Genesis 43:1-45:15) 16.10.2020 20:09 ↓

This episode explores Joseph's failed attempt to scapegoat Benjamin, and his repentance from mimetic rivalry.

Turning the Tables (Genesis 41:46-42:38) 09.10.2020 19:49 ↓

This episode considers Joseph's treatment of his brothers in Egypt, from a mimetic perspective.

The Failed Sacpegoat (Genesis 39:1-41:45) 25.09.2020 24:36 ↓

This episode considers Joseph's rise to power in Egypt.

Tricky Tamar (Genesis 38) 18.09.2020 17:04 ↓

This episode considers the story of Tamar, who employs cunning to foil her own scapegoating in Genesis 38.

Daddy's Little Princess (Genesis 37) 11.09.2020 18:27 ↓

This episode explores the mimetic dimensions of the interaction between Jacob, Joseph, and his brothers in Genesis 37. 

How to Deal with Jerks (Gensis 35:16-36:43) 04.09.2020 17:24 ↓

This episode recaps Jacob's journey, and considers his relationship with Esau.

Dating Dinah (Genesis 34:1-35:15) 21.08.2020 20:36 ↓

This episode examines the reaction of Jacob and his sons to Shechem's mistreatment of Dinah in Genesis 34.

Wrestle Mania (Genesis 32) 13.08.2020 20:47 ↓

This episode considers Jacob's encounter with a mysterious figure in Genesis 32, and how this encounter impacts his relationship with his brother, Esau.

Why did you steal my gods? (Genesis 31) 07.08.2020 17:50 ↓

This episode examines Jacob's flight from Laban in Genesis 31.

Rival Sisters (Genesis 30) 31.07.2020 16:33 ↓

This episode examines the rivalry between Jacob's wives, Rachel and Leah, from a mimetic perspective.

And behold, it was Leah! (Genesis 29) 24.07.2020 18:40 ↓

This episode considers Laban's deceit of Jacob from a mimetic perspective.

Surely God is in this Place (Genesis 28) 17.07.2020 17:44 ↓

This episode considers Jacob's experience of God at Bethel from a mimetic perspective.

How to Steal a Blessing (Genesis 27) 10.07.2020 20:37 ↓

This episode considers the interaction between Jacob, Esau, Isaac, and Rebekah in Genesis 27 from a mimetic perspective.

History Repeats itself (Genesis 26) 03.07.2020 21:31 ↓

This episode considers Isaac's interaction with Abimelech, the King of Gerar, in Genesis 26.

Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25) 26.06.2020 19:19 ↓

This episode considers Jacob and Esau's interaction in Genesis 25 from a mimetic perspective.

Changing of the Gurad (Genesis 24) 19.06.2020 25:23 ↓

This episodes considers Isaac and Rebekah's marriage and their role as the heads of the family from a mimetic perspective.

Abraham's Conversion (Genesis 22) 12.06.2020 24:51 ↓

This episode examines Abraham's almost-execution of his son Isaac in Genesis 22.

How Simon Sees it: Riots, Racism, and Retaliaton 10.06.2020 11:25 ↓

This episode examines the recent death of George Floyd, and the reaction which followed, from a mimetic perspective.

Abraham in Gerar (Genesis 20 & 21) 05.06.2020 27:01 ↓

This episode applies mimetic theory to Genesis 20 & 21.

Christian Foundations 4 & 5: Service and Mission 31.05.2020 15:15 ↓

I this episode I consider service and mission from a mimetic perspective.

Two ways to Live (Gen 18 & 19) 29.05.2020 23:39 ↓

This episode contrasts Abraham with the men of Sodom in Genesis 18 and 19.