
Sacred Garden: Cultivating Religious Literacy
Join us in the Sacred Garden, a podcast dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of stories found within canonical religious books. Through readings and insightful commentary, we embark on a journey of religious literacy, understanding the profound impact these stories have had on human history and culture.
Whether you're seeking to deepen your own faith, broaden your understanding of different belief systems, or simply satisfy your curiosity about the human experience, Sacred Garden offers a space for exploration and reflection.
We delve into these ancient texts as powerful storytelling tools, recognizing their impact on art, literature, and our collective consciousness. This podcast is free from any religious agenda, encouraging you to cultivate your own understanding and appreciation for the diverse expressions of human spirituality.
Podcasting since 2025 • 32 episodes
Sacred Garden: Cultivating Religious Literacy
Latest Episodes
Genesis 32: Jacob at the Jabbok
Jacob's escaped Laban, but now dreads meeting his vengeful brother Esau. Join us for a tense night by the Jabbok River where prayer, fear, and a mysterious wrestling match change Jacob forever.
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Genesis 31: Jacob's Escape and Rachel's Secret
Jacob flees Laban after years of being cheated. God directs him home, but Laban pursues, angered by Jacob's secret departure and the theft of his idols by Rachel. A tense confrontation leads to a covenant.
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Genesis 30: The Womb Wars
The drama intensifies in Genesis 30 as Rachel and Leah fiercely compete to bear Jacob children, leading to surrogacy, the birth of eleven sons and a daughter, and Jacob's eventual desire to return home. In this episode we witness Ja...
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Genesis 29: Jacob Gets A Taste of His Own Medicine!
Get ready for some serious irony in Genesis 29! Jacob, who famously deceived his father Isaac to steal his brother's blessing, now finds himself on the receiving end of a major trick from Laban. His pursuit of Rachel takes an unexpected turn wi...
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Genesis 28: A Covenant Renewed
Jacob flees Esau's wrath, sent by Isaac to find a wife. On his journey, at Bethel, God appears in a dream of a ladder to heaven, reaffirming the covenant and promising his presence and future return to the land. This marks a pivotal moment of d...
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