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Context Matters

Context Matters

By: Dr. Cyndi Parker
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 This podcast is for people who are curious about the ancient context that influenced the final shape of the Bible…AND ALSO…how our modern context influences the way we understand the Bible and God and all things spiritual.2020 Narrative of Place, LLC Christianity Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • The Soul as Wax

    The Soul as Wax
    Feb 26 2026

    This is a re-edit conversation from 2024 with Dr. Lanta Davis. Her book Becoming by Beholding is a wonderful conversation partner with some of the recent podcast episodes.

    Her book will prompt you to think about the connection between art, imagination, and theology. How did the historic church think about the imagination and spiritual formation, and can we do a better job of that in today's environment? Are we aware enough of what we "behold" and how that creates an impression on our lives? And how did the Protestant church lose its ability to gaze on images and allow them to stoke our imagination?

    You can find Lanta Davis' book HERE

    Read more about Dr. Davis HERE

    Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.

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    23 mins
  • The Winding Road

    The Winding Road
    Feb 19 2026

    Today we continue the conversation with Arrabon's founder, David Bailey. We talk about what the "Gospel of the Kingdom" means along with several of Arrabon's resources to equip all kinds of audiences for understanding Scripture and spiritual formation. There are so many tools available to help a diverse group of Jesus followers, despite their differences, learn to grow and mature as God's people.

    Find out more about Arrabon HERE

    Download Arrabon's free Lent resource The Winding Road

    Explore Arrabon's resources on Spiritual Formation

    Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.

    Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
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    27 mins
  • Public Theology with David Bailey

    Public Theology with David Bailey
    Feb 12 2026

    David Bailey is the Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Arrabon. As a public theologian, David helps to bring wisdom, theological imagination, and moral imagination to the way that Christians show up in the world. He created Arrabon as a way to equip Christ's followers to actively, creatively pursue healing in their communities, to be a foretaste of the kingdom of God, an agent of healing, and an agent of reconciliation in their community.

    Find out more about Arrabon HERE

    Download Arrabon's free Lent resource The Winding Road

    Explore Arrabon's resources on Spiritual Formation

    Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.

    Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
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    27 mins
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