crossRhodes: Reimagining Biblical Politics

Epizodes

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  Reimagining Biblical Politics: Coming Soon 26.03.2026 2min

  Biblical scholar Michael Rhodes, alongside his good friend Marshall Teague, introduce themselves and share the story behind this series, inspired by Michael’s book Reimagining Biblical Politics.
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  Is the Gospel Political? 27.05.2026 30min

  Michael and Marshall explore how faith and politics connect, unpacking how Scripture speaks into everyday public life in ways many Christians overlook.
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  Rethinking politics through the Torah 03.06.2026 31min

  Michael and Marshall dive into the Torah, exploring how it shapes a radically just community and offers surprising insights for connecting faith with everyday public and political life.
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  The politics of Jesus 10.06.2026 25min

  Michael and Marshall unpack Jesus’ “city on a hill,” revealing a bold vision of community where mercy, justice, and love redefine what politics looks like for his followers
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  The story of Tarore 17.06.2026 21min

  Michael talks with guest Denise Tims about a powerful story from Aotearoa, exploring how forgiveness and the gospel brought real transformation in a community experiencing painful conflict.
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  What’s worship got to do with politics? 24.06.2026 27min

  Michael and Marshall uncover the surprising political power of the Psalms, showing how worship, prayer, and lament recalibrate our trust and allegiance in a world of competing powers.
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  Worship that restores humanity 01.07.2026 30min

  Michael and Dr. DiAnne Malone explore how the Black church embodies dignity, liberation, and community, revealing how worship reshapes identity and forms Christians for faithful public life.
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  Is God really on our side? 08.07.2026 29min

  Michael and Marshall wrestle with how the prophets confront injustice and push back against the idea that God simply backs our side in politics.
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  God, land, and the struggle for justice 15.07.2026 39min

  Michael and Dr. Alistair Reese explore how Māori Christians used Scripture to challenge injustice, revealing the danger of aligning God with empire and the cost of pursuing justice and reconciliation.
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  Hustling the Pharaoh 22.07.2026 27min

  Michael and Marshall explore how Exodus reshapes how we face power, asking what it looks like to resist injustice and remain faithful when the stakes are high.
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  The power of hidden resistence 29.07.2026 20min

  Michael and Dr. DiAnne Malone explore hidden resistance through Harriet Tubman and others, showing how faith, courage, and proximity to suffering shape faithful action in the face of injustice.
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  Seeking shalom in exile 05.08.2026 24min

  Michael and Marshall explore Jeremiah 29 and God’s surprising call for exiles to seek the flourishing of Babylon, highlighting how Christians can pursue the good of their communities while remaining anchored in the hope of God’s coming kingdom.