E12: Half way through and on top of a mountain

32min | 12/07/2025

Description

Whoever wants to be the greatest has to be the servant of all. This chapter begins with Jesus on a mountain, implying that he is in the company of the greatest of the prophets. He then descends the mountain, where the disciples attempt to heal a boy, and subsequently gets into an argument about who is the greatest. Damian shares key insights into the way power breaks down when people embody love. Jesus highlights the importance of being like a child, and Joan and Damian talk about the wisdom of listening to our inner child.

Contact us via email: joananddamian@gmail.com

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Chapters

Introduction to Mark's Gospel
9sec
The Transfiguration Experience
1min
The Challenge of Understanding
7min
Elijah's Role and Prophecy
8min
The Disciples' Argument
12min
The Teaching on Humility
17min
Healing and Authority
24min
Stumbling Blocks and Acceptance
27min
Reflections on Hell
30min
Conclusion and Next Steps
31min

About Untangled

This is a podcast for the Bible curious.

Each week Joan will give Damian a passage to read from the bible and they’ll just talk about it.

At their heart, religions promote connection, each offering a unique path toward unity in life in God.

Here’s a place to untangle stories from the Christian Scripture.

Joan and Damian grew up next door to each other in Melbourne’s inner north. 50 years later, they are still great mates and like to chat about all things deep and meaningful.

Joan has read the bible loads of times. She grew up on bible stories, became a church minister, learned from biblical scholars, read books, writes sermons and has been immersed in theological reflections for years.

Damian has never read the bible. He ran an IT business and has been highly suspicious of religion. After a mid-life direction change, Damian retrained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Untangled

This is a podcast for the Bible curious.

Each week Joan will give Damian a passage to read from the bible and they’ll just talk about it.

At their heart, religions promote connection, each offering a unique path toward unity in life in God.

Here’s a place to untangle stories from the Christian Scripture.

Joan and Damian grew up next door to each other in Melbourne’s inner north. 50 years later, they are still great mates and like to chat about all things deep and meaningful.

Joan has read the bible loads of times. She grew up on bible stories, became a church minister, learned from biblical scholars, read books, writes sermons and has been immersed in theological reflections for years.

Damian has never read the bible. He ran an IT business and has been highly suspicious of religion. After a mid-life direction change, Damian retrained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

Whoever wants to be the greatest has to be the servant of all. This chapter begins with Jesus on a mountain, implying that he is in the company of the greatest of the prophets. He then descends the mountain, where the disciples attempt to heal a boy, and subsequently gets into an argument about who is the greatest. Damian shares key insights into the way power breaks down when people embody love. Jesus highlights the importance of being like a child, and Joan and Damian talk about the wisdom of listening to our inner child.

Contact us via email: joananddamian@gmail.com

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

Introduction to Mark's Gospel
9sec
The Transfiguration Experience
1min
The Challenge of Understanding
7min
Elijah's Role and Prophecy
8min
The Disciples' Argument
12min
The Teaching on Humility
17min
Healing and Authority
24min
Stumbling Blocks and Acceptance
27min
Reflections on Hell
30min
Conclusion and Next Steps
31min

About Untangled

This is a podcast for the Bible curious.

Each week Joan will give Damian a passage to read from the bible and they’ll just talk about it.

At their heart, religions promote connection, each offering a unique path toward unity in life in God.

Here’s a place to untangle stories from the Christian Scripture.

Joan and Damian grew up next door to each other in Melbourne’s inner north. 50 years later, they are still great mates and like to chat about all things deep and meaningful.

Joan has read the bible loads of times. She grew up on bible stories, became a church minister, learned from biblical scholars, read books, writes sermons and has been immersed in theological reflections for years.

Damian has never read the bible. He ran an IT business and has been highly suspicious of religion. After a mid-life direction change, Damian retrained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Untangled

This is a podcast for the Bible curious.

Each week Joan will give Damian a passage to read from the bible and they’ll just talk about it.

At their heart, religions promote connection, each offering a unique path toward unity in life in God.

Here’s a place to untangle stories from the Christian Scripture.

Joan and Damian grew up next door to each other in Melbourne’s inner north. 50 years later, they are still great mates and like to chat about all things deep and meaningful.

Joan has read the bible loads of times. She grew up on bible stories, became a church minister, learned from biblical scholars, read books, writes sermons and has been immersed in theological reflections for years.

Damian has never read the bible. He ran an IT business and has been highly suspicious of religion. After a mid-life direction change, Damian retrained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Chapters

Introduction to Mark's Gospel

The Transfiguration Experience

The Challenge of Understanding

Elijah's Role and Prophecy

The Disciples' Argument

The Teaching on Humility

Healing and Authority

Stumbling Blocks and Acceptance

Reflections on Hell

Conclusion and Next Steps

Chapters

Introduction to Mark's Gospel

The Transfiguration Experience

The Challenge of Understanding

Elijah's Role and Prophecy

The Disciples' Argument

The Teaching on Humility

Healing and Authority

Stumbling Blocks and Acceptance

Reflections on Hell

Conclusion and Next Steps

Chapters

Introduction to Mark's Gospel

The Transfiguration Experience

The Challenge of Understanding

Elijah's Role and Prophecy

The Disciples' Argument

The Teaching on Humility

Healing and Authority

Stumbling Blocks and Acceptance

Reflections on Hell

Conclusion and Next Steps

Chapters

Introduction to Mark's Gospel

The Transfiguration Experience

The Challenge of Understanding

Elijah's Role and Prophecy

The Disciples' Argument

The Teaching on Humility

Healing and Authority

Stumbling Blocks and Acceptance

Reflections on Hell

Conclusion and Next Steps