Eve Edition: Hagar Harnessing Hope

Unpresentable Parts Podcast by Tim Blake, Titus Walelo, Samenthur Neptune-Blake, Jasmin Chery

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In this episode of Unpresentable Parts, Sam and Jasmine discuss the story of Hagar and her journey of redemption. Hagar, a foreigner and a slave, faced mistreatment and abuse. However, she is an important figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The conversation explores the relatability of Hagar's experiences for women who have survived abuse or are struggling. The hosts also discuss the importance of representation and challenging the Western mindset when visualizing biblical characters.

The episode highlights the encounter between Hagar and the angel of the Lord in the desert, where God makes space for her and begins to rewrite her story. The conversation explores the story of Hagar and how God sees and hears her in her distress. It emphasizes the importance of retelling our stories from a place of strength and not vict ... 

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unpresentableFaithBIBLEEveWomen of Faith