Dec 19, 2023
In episode 303 of the podcast, Tim and Sara discuss rethinking the birth of Jesus, using Marcus Borg's phrase 'seeing Jesus again for the first time' as a jumping-off point. They explore the story of the annunciation to Mary, the power of the Incarnation, and Mary's reaction to the news she received from the angel Gabriel as a testament to encountering the divine in the midst of the ordinary.
They engage with questions and uncertainties about Mary's unique situation and discuss how these moments of divine disruption can serve as a way for us to see Jesus again for the first time.
Listen at https://transformingmission.org/303
Listen to other episodes in this series at https://transformingmission.org/podcast
TIMESTAMP
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:47 Rethinking the Birth of Jesus
01:20 Seeing Jesus Again for the First Time
02:54 Reading the Scripture: Luke 1, verses 26 through 38
04:31 Interpreting the Scripture: Mary's Encounter with the Divine
08:35 Mary's Response and the Essence of Discipleship
09:06 Seeing Jesus Anew: The Gospel Through Mary's Eyes
09:53 Reflections on the Christmas Story
11:22 Closing Remarks and Invitation for Feedback