E7: Parables pointing to mystery

31min | 10/05/2025

Description

In Mark 4, the tone of the gospel changes as Jesus starts teaching people using parables. Damian and Joan listen to the stories and untangle the symbols and metaphors that point to a way of being rather than a directive. Damian adds insights from psychotherapy as they explore theological concepts and Jesus' teaching about peace.

Contact us via email: joananddamian@gmail.com

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

Chapters

Introduction to the Kingdom
7sec
The Shift to Parables
27sec
Secrets of the Kingdom
8min
Understanding Through Parables
11min
The Depth of Reception
13min
Sharing the Light
15min
The Measure You Give
19min
Radical Community Perspectives
19min
The Mustard Seed's Growth
22min
Layers of Understanding
23min
Continuous Learning Journey
26min
Calming the Inner Storm
27min
Looking Ahead to Chapter Five
29min

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

In Mark 4, the tone of the gospel changes as Jesus starts teaching people using parables. Damian and Joan listen to the stories and untangle the symbols and metaphors that point to a way of being rather than a directive. Damian adds insights from psychotherapy as they explore theological concepts and Jesus' teaching about peace.

Contact us via email: joananddamian@gmail.com

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

Chapters

Introduction to the Kingdom
7sec
The Shift to Parables
27sec
Secrets of the Kingdom
8min
Understanding Through Parables
11min
The Depth of Reception
13min
Sharing the Light
15min
The Measure You Give
19min
Radical Community Perspectives
19min
The Mustard Seed's Growth
22min
Layers of Understanding
23min
Continuous Learning Journey
26min
Calming the Inner Storm
27min
Looking Ahead to Chapter Five
29min

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 the Kingdom

The Shift to Parables

Secrets of the Kingdom

Understanding Through Parables

The Depth of Reception

Sharing the Light

The Measure You Give

Radical Community Perspectives

The Mustard Seed's Growth

Layers of Understanding

Continuous Learning Journey

Calming the Inner Storm

Looking Ahead to Chapter Five

Chapters

Introduction to the Kingdom

The Shift to Parables

Secrets of the Kingdom

Understanding Through Parables

The Depth of Reception

Sharing the Light

The Measure You Give

Radical Community Perspectives

The Mustard Seed's Growth

Layers of Understanding

Continuous Learning Journey

Calming the Inner Storm

Looking Ahead to Chapter Five

Chapters

Introduction to the Kingdom

The Shift to Parables

Secrets of the Kingdom

Understanding Through Parables

The Depth of Reception

Sharing the Light

The Measure You Give

Radical Community Perspectives

The Mustard Seed's Growth

Layers of Understanding

Continuous Learning Journey

Calming the Inner Storm

Looking Ahead to Chapter Five

Chapters

Introduction to the Kingdom

The Shift to Parables

Secrets of the Kingdom

Understanding Through Parables

The Depth of Reception

Sharing the Light

The Measure You Give

Radical Community Perspectives

The Mustard Seed's Growth

Layers of Understanding

Continuous Learning Journey

Calming the Inner Storm

Looking Ahead to Chapter Five