Rebecca Esterson's guest appearances

Rebecca Esterson

Spiritual Sunshine

Transcendiots

Curtis Childs

Eleanor Schnarr

Junchol Lee

George Dole

Soni Werner

David Brown

Jim Lawrence

Michael Sabani

William Rotella

Jane Siebert

Kurt Fekete

Roslyn Taylor

Julie Conaron

Shada Sullivan

Cory Redux

OwlTail

Host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts talks with Dr. Rebecca Esterson, a professor at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies, about traditional Christian interpretations of an angry Old Testament God and a loving New Testament God, and the benefits of reading the Bible as allegory as opposed to reading the Bible literally. Book recommendations and more resources below ↓↓↓↓ In this episode of the Transcendiots webcast we talk with Swedenborgian professor Dr. Rebecca Esterson about the history of Christian Bible interpretation and how Emanuel Swedenborg influenced European and American modern ideas about the Bible, spirituality, and the afterlife. Watch and listen as Dr. Esterson offers guidance on how to read sacred text with sensitivity to stereotypes and generalizations so that we can dismantle the proliferation of anti-semitism, racism, and sexism through religion. The conversation comes full circle with a discussion about how we can apply God's powerful love to our own spiritual communities. ★RELATED SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION BOOKS★ "Heaven and Hell" by Emanuel Swedenborg - https://swedenborg.com/product/heaven-hell-nce/ "A New Key to the Bible" by Bruce Henderson - https://swedenborg.com/product/a-new-key-to-the-bible/ "Ten Commandments: The Secrets of Spiritual Growth Found in God’s Principles for Living" - https://swedenborg.com/product/ten-commandments/ ★ABOUT★ The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and interfaith. Every other week, we'll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth! Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- http://www.swedenborg.com ★THE HOST★ Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture. ★SUPPORT US★ DONATE to the Swedenborg Foundation: https://swedenborg.com/donate/ BECOME A MEMBER of the Swedenborg Foundation: http://www.swedenborg.com/membership SHOP OUR MERCH - 15% of proceeds from our Redbubble store help us continue to offer free spiritual resources just like the videos seen here: http://www.redbubble.com/people/swede... ★FOLLOW US★ Hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified every time we upload new videos to our channel! E-MAIL SIGN-UP - http://www.swedenborg.com/email-signup/ FACEBOOK - http://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgFou... TWITTER - https://twitter.com/swedenborgfound ★REACH OUT★ Want to be a featured guest on our show or have Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts appear on your show? Contact us through the About tab/section of this channel.

Host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts talks with Dr. Rebecca Esterson, a professor at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies, about traditional Christian interpretations of an angry Old Testament God and a loving New Testament God, and the benefits of reading the Bible as allegory as opposed to reading the Bible literally. Book recommendations and more resources below ↓↓↓↓ In this episode of the Transcendiots webcast we talk with Swedenborgian professor Dr. Rebecca Esterson about the history of Christian Bible interpretation and how Emanuel Swedenborg influenced European and American modern ideas about the Bible, spirituality, and the afterlife. Watch and listen as Dr. Esterson offers guidance on how to read sacred text with sensitivity to stereotypes and generalizations so that we can dismantle the proliferation of anti-semitism, racism, and sexism through religion. The conversation comes full circle with a discussion about how we can apply God's powerful love to our own spiritual communities. ★RELATED SWEDENBORG FOUNDATION BOOKS★ "Heaven and Hell" by Emanuel Swedenborg - <a href="https://swedenborg.com/product/heaven-hell-nce/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://swedenborg.com/product/heaven-hell-nce/</a> "A New Key to the Bible" by Bruce Henderson - <a href="https://swedenborg.com/product/a-new-key-to-the-bible/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://swedenborg.com/product/a-new-key-to-the-bible/</a> "Ten Commandments: The Secrets of Spiritual Growth Found in God’s Principles for Living" - <a href="https://swedenborg.com/product/ten-commandments/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://swedenborg.com/product/ten-commandments/</a> ★ABOUT★ The Transcendiots webcast is brought to you by the Swedenborg Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, independent, educational organization for those seeking to explore spirituality and interfaith. Every other week, we'll bring you a new conversation with a guest or guests who have interesting insights to share about self-awareness and spiritual growth! Learn more about the Swedenborg Foundation -- <a href="http://www.swedenborg.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.swedenborg.com</a> ★THE HOST★ Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts is an ordained minister with the Swedenborgian Church of North America and a member of the Swedenborg Foundation board of directors. His current ministry includes leading and officiating the Swedenborgian Online Community—an affirming interfaith group that meets weekly to grow in love and wisdom online. Cory was exposed to many different religious traditions growing up, but had little personal belief in Divinity. Then, after experiencing a mystical near-death experience as a young adult, he started to sense the spiritual qualities of life and developed a belief in the Creator. He eventually found himself drawn to the pluralistic, Christian nature of Swedenborgianism, and answered the call to uplift others wherever they're at, no matter their creed or culture. ★SUPPORT US★ DONATE to the Swedenborg Foundation: <a href="https://swedenborg.com/donate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://swedenborg.com/donate/</a> BECOME A MEMBER of the Swedenborg Foundation: <a href="http://www.swedenborg.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.swedenborg.com/membership</a> SHOP OUR MERCH - 15% of proceeds from our Redbubble store help us continue to offer free spiritual resources just like the videos seen here: <a href="http://www.redbubble.com/people/swede" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.redbubble.com/people/swede</a>... ★FOLLOW US★ Hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified every time we upload new videos to our channel! E-MAIL SIGN-UP - <a href="http://www.swedenborg.com/email-signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.swedenborg.com/email-signup/</a> FACEBOOK - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgFou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/SwedenborgFou</a>... TWITTER - <a href="https://twitter.com/swedenborgfound" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/swedenborgfound</a> ★REACH OUT★ Want to be a featured guest on our show or have Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts appear on your show? Contact us through the About tab/section of this channel.

Swedenborgian Professor Dr. Rebecca Esterson on Bible Interpretation, God, & Spiritual Communities

Special Guest, Dr. Rebecca Esterson: Dorothea Harvey Professor of Swedenborgian Studies &amp; Assistant Professor in Sacred Texts &amp; Traditions at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA.Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at chatzy.com/swedenborgParticipate in our affirming interfaith community at SwedenborgianCommunity.org :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!

Special Guest, Dr. Rebecca Esterson: Dorothea Harvey Professor of Swedenborgian Studies &amp; Assistant Professor in Sacred Texts &amp; Traditions at the Center for Swedenborgian Studies and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA. Call in at (646) 564-9571 to talk with us live or text chat with us during the service at <a href="http://chatzy.com/swedenborg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chatzy.com/swedenborg</a> Participate in our affirming interfaith community at <a href="http://SwedenborgianCommunity.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SwedenborgianCommunity.org</a> :) Our form of Swedenborgianism is an interfaith, affirming spirituality based on mystical Christianity that opens its doors to people of all faiths or none!

Special Guest, Dr. Rebecca Esterson - Professor in Sacred Texts & Traditions