Episode 2: Pastrix

Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint, by Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber

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In this episode, Lydia and Kevin examine Pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber’s theological memoirs, Pastrix, published in 2014.

Topics discussed include:

• Liturgical innovation
• The role of women in the church
• The nature of authority and priestly ministry
• Pastoral vulnerability
• Grace and the Gospel message

Passing On

Buy a copy of Pastrix on Amazon!

Listen to Rev. Bolz-Weber’s interview about Pastrix with the Nomad Podcast here …

… and her interview with NPR’s On Being podcast here!

Also, you can listen to sermons by Pastor Nadia and others at her parish, House for All Sinners and Saints in Denver, CO, on the church website, here!

Episode 1: Introductions

Our first episode!

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In this episode, our intrepid hosts talk to each other about their journeys as Orthodox academics and the backgrounds they bring to the conversation they are starting with the podcast.

Topics discussed include:

• Culture and community
• Authority
• Language
• Seeking the truth
• Different understandings of concepts and theories
• What do we really mean by terms like “the Church” and “Orthodoxy”?

Passing on

In order to understand our perspectives and background, each host recommended some reading material.

Lydia suggested “Religious Folklore,” by Larry Danielson as an introduction to how folklorists investigate religious subjects.

Kevin suggested the book Socrates Meets Jesus, by Peter Kreeft, which was the first book of philosophy he ever read, and set him off on the pursuit of Truth and Wisdom.