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Understanding The Gospel of Mark -- Epiphany Bible Study

Episode 49 - Release Date 01/11/2024

Better understand the Bible readings for this week & pass them on to your family with our weekly Bible Study - this conversation discusses the Bible Readings for the week of 01/11. Find the prayer service and readings here.

In this episode, we are joined by J. Sierra Reyes. Natalie first met Sierra when they were both members of the Crossing, an Episcopal faith Community in Boston. The Rev. Canon J. Sierra Reyes serves as the Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Diocese of California, acting as chief of staff and assisting the Bishop in supporting clergy and congregations throughout the Bay Area. Previously, she served as Canon for Ministry in the Diocese of Chicago, where she oversaw pastoral transitions and supported clergy. Sierra is also on the Board of the Episcopal Divinity School.

Key moments in our conversation include:

00:25 Introduction to J Sierra Reyes

03:46 Introduction to the Gospel of Mark

05:31 Understanding the Demonic Presence in Mark

08:17 The Everyday Presence of Evil

09:47 Addressing Perfectionism in Children

11:08 St. Peter's Confession

You can read a complete transcript of this episode, here.

Things we talked about in this episode:

The Crossing, Boston
Canon to the Ordinary
the Gospel of Mark
Christian Response to Systemic Evil (note this is one article's approach -- not the only approach)
Perfectionism in Children
Confession of St. Peter

Sierra spoke about the role of systemic evil in our world - we spoke about this at length with Gary Comins in Episode 9.

Understanding The Gospel of Mark -- Epiphany Bible Study

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