Common Space: From Transaction to Provision | Episode 9
From Darrell Smith Teaching by Darrell Smith Page
July 1, 2025 · 34 min
About this episode
The episode explores the story of Abraham and Isaac, unpacking its context and inviting listeners to interpret it differently.
One of the most shocking stories in scripture is that of Abraham and Isaac. You know the story: In Genesis, Abraham is visited by an angel of God, who instructs Abraham to sacrifice his son. Strangely, Abraham immediately obeys and begins a journey up a mountain with Isaac to do just that. What do we do with this story today? In this episode, our hosts unpack the context of this wild tale, share its absurdities, and invite listeners to interpret it differently. Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. Enjoyed the episode? Share it with a friend, and leave a rating and review to help us reach more people! We need your questions! Email commonspace@ahumc.org or visit https://ahumc.org/questions to submit your faith-related questions. Email us at podcasts@ahumc.org or visit ahumc.org to learn more about Alamo Heights UMC. Recommended Resources: ‘Not in God’s Name’ by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks ‘Breathing Under Water’ Chapter 3 by Richard Rohr “All Directions” Music Video by Son Lux Hosts: Chris Estus, Ryan Jacobson, and Darrell Smith
People in this episode
Hosts: Chris Estus, Ryan Jacobson, Darrell Smith
Topics covered
- Abraham and Isaac
- faith interpretation
- scripture analysis
- spirituality
- obedience
- contextual storytelling
Keywords
- Abraham
- Isaac
- sacrifice
- scripture
- faith
- interpretation
- spirituality
- obedience
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Alamo Heights UMC
Books & works: Not in God’s Name, Breathing Under Water, All Directions
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