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TEXT AND ROCK.

TEXT AND ROCK.

By: Mark Shaffer and Eric Madison
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Ancient myth and artifact meet poetry and rhythm for the post-modern soul.​

Hosted by Mark Shaffer and Eric Madison, TEXT AND ROCK is a weekly podcast that bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary life. Mark, an antiquarian, writer, and part-time punk rocker, and Eric, a musician, podcaster, and rhythm instructor, delve into topics ranging from biblical texts and ancient artifacts to modern spirituality and cultural critique. Their engaging discussions aim to help listeners read the Bible like an ancient and have faith like a modern.​

Whether you're seeking to deepen your understanding of sacred texts, explore the intersections of faith and culture, or simply enjoy thought-provoking conversations, TEXT AND ROCK offers a unique perspective that resonates with the post-modern soul.​

For more content, including poetry and video, visit www.textandrock.com.​

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Episodes
  • AGAINST THE MACHINE.

    AGAINST THE MACHINE.
    Apr 3 2026

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    Mark and Eric friend talk about AI, humanity's search for meaning, how to think about redemption, and what to do in these strange times. We hope you love this extended episode! (We felt we owed you some studio time! haha)

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    Mark and Eric


    For Text and Rock Poetry, Podcasts, and Video Content or to contact Mark and Eric, visit us at www.textandrock.com.

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    50 mins
  • FAITH AND DOUBT 08. HOW TO THINK ABOUT THE BIBLE AS A MODERN.

    FAITH AND DOUBT 08. HOW TO THINK ABOUT THE BIBLE AS A MODERN.
    Mar 2 2026

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    Mark and an old friend talk about faith and doubt and specifically, how to think about sacred texts as a modern, the character of God recovering from violence, and why sometimes fiction tells the truth better.


    For Text and Rock Poetry, Podcasts, and Video Content or to contact Mark and Eric, visit us at www.textandrock.com.

    You can find all of social handles here:

    TEXT AND ROCK SOCIALS.

    Want to support the show, experience our best creative work, buy one of our books or give an uncommonly better gift or art and heart? Ha! Head to the TEXT AND ROCK DIGITAL PRESS.
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    29 mins
  • FAITH AND DOUBT 07. THE SCANDAL OF THE PARTICULAR.

    FAITH AND DOUBT 07. THE SCANDAL OF THE PARTICULAR.
    Jan 18 2026

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    Mark and an old friend talk about faith and doubt and specifically, the "scandal of the particular." Walter Breuggemann coined this term to hold in tension what it means if the God of the Bible is true, personal, and good over and against a vague conception of God or God as deist/clockmaker, or God as uninvolved and dispassionate. We hope you love it!!


    For Text and Rock Poetry, Podcasts, and Video Content or to contact Mark and Eric, visit us at www.textandrock.com.

    You can find all of social handles here:

    TEXT AND ROCK SOCIALS.

    Want to support the show, experience our best creative work, buy one of our books or give an uncommonly better gift or art and heart? Ha! Head to the TEXT AND ROCK DIGITAL PRESS.
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    22 mins
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