The Self & Story Podcast
Conversations exploring identity, emotion, meaning, and transformation through Scripture and the human experience.
Through narrative reflection, honest conversation, and thoughtful analysis, each episode explores what Story reveals about identity, leadership, healing, and the stories that shape us.
Hosted by Minister Michelina, PhD, The Self & Story Podcast examines the identity and existence in scripture and in life.
New episodes weekly.
Episodes
9 episodes
Humanizing The Bible Series - Episode 9 (Jonah and God - Jonah 1-4)
Jonah: The Prophet Who Didn't Want Mercy for His EnemiesJonah is not simply a story about disobedience. It's a story about a human being who knew God, knew God's character, and still struggled deeply with what God was asking him to do.
Humanizing The Bible Series - Episode 8 (Reuben & Judah- Genesis 35-49)
Judah & Reuben: More Than Their Worst MomentsIn this episode, we take a closer look at Judah and Reuben, two of Jacob's sons whose stories are filled with family dysfunction, competition, poor decisions, regret, responsibility...
Humanizing The Bible Series - Episode 7 (Samuel and Eli's Sons - 1 Sam 1-4)
What happens when two people are raised in the same spiritual environment but make completely different choices?In this episode of Humanizing the Bible, we look at the lives of Hophni and Phinehas, the sons of Eli, alongside Samuel in 1 ...
Humanizing The Bible Series - Episode 6 (Rachel, Leah, Zilpah, Bilhah - Genesis 29-30)
Humanizing the Bible: Love & Duty Rachel, Leah, Bilhah & ZilpahWhat happens when love and duty pull us in different directions?In this episode of Humanizing the Bible, we step into the complicated family st...
Humanizing The Bible Series - Episode 5 (Saul and Zedekiah- 1 Sam 9 & Jeremiah 52)
Saul & Zedekiah: Two Kings, One Broken HeartWhat happens when the person sitting on the throne cannot successfully rule himself?In this episode of Humanizing the Bible Stories, we look at two very different kings separated by ...
Humanizing The Bible Series - Episode 4 (Hagar and Bathsheba- Genesis 16 & 2 Sam 11-12)
Hagar & Bathsheba: What happens when a powerful man wants you?In this episode of Humanizing the Bible Stories, we step into two difficult and deeply human stories: Hagar and Abraham and Bathsheba and David. Both stories involve power...
Humanizing The Bible Series - Episode 3 (Ruth and Jonathan- Ruth 1 & 1 Sam 18-20)
Ruth & Jonathan: What makes someone family?Is it shared DNA? Marriage? A last name? Or is family ultimately built through love, loyalty, and covenant?In this episode of Humanizing the Bible Stories, we explore two of Sc...
Humanizing The Bible Series - Episode 2 (Peter and Judas - Matthew 26 & 27)
Judas & Peter: What Choices Do You Make After A Grievous Mistake?Judas betrayed Jesus. Peter denied ever knowing Him.Both were disciples. Both walked with Jesus. Both made devastating mistakes that would forever mark ...
Humanizing The Bible Series - Episode 1 (Samson and Delilah - Judges 13-16)
Samson & Delilah: Strength Without Self-MasterySamson is often remembered as the strongest man in the Bible, while Delilah is remembered as the woman who betrayed him. But what if their story is about far more than physical ...
