S1E14: Memory

The Theology Of...

In the penultimate episode of this season of the podcast, Benjamin and Ryker reflect on the mindblowing topic of memory. Get ready to think about thinking!

Show Notes (The Theology of Memory) S1:E14

Table of Contents & Timestamps:

(0:00-2:09) Introduction

(2:09-5:28) Why Memory?

(5:28-26:13) Biblical Survey

(26:28-30:58) Nostalgia

(30:58-33:31) Fallen Memory

(33:31-41:39) Redeemed Memory

(41:54-48:38) Application

(48:38-49:43) Excerpt from “A Liturgy for those Facing the Slow Loss of Memory”

(49:43-51-30) Outro

Key Takeaways:

• Memory shapes our perception of the present, like lenses with which we look at the world
  
• Memory reorients our perspective of the sequence of salvation (The Exodus came before the Law)
  
• Nostalgia is a disguised expression of our ultimate craving for God
  
• Often our ministry is about reminding, not teaching
  
• Neither Dementia nor Alzheimers, spiritual Amnesia nor mental trauma can separate us from the love of God
  
• Memory is communal currency which can be shared with others
  

Resources:

• “A Liturgy for those Facing the Slow Loss of Memory” by Douglas Kaine McKelvey

Recited with permission from Rabbit Room Press - all rights reserved to Rabbit Room and Douglas McKelvey. Thank you for letting us use this for this project!

https://www.everymomentholy.com/liturgies

• “Without memory, who are we?” by Matthew Hosier

https://thinktheology.co.uk/blog/article/without-memory-who-are-we

• The Weight of Glory by CS Lewis

https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Glory-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060653205

• “Memory: A Theological Reflection” by Dorothy A. Lee

https://www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/getmedia/22ee05fe-1451-4026-8ae3-af0cc0f395b5/DorothyLee-Memory.aspx

• Wordsower International Revelation Recitation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YD__DCKb7o

• Wordsower International Website

http://www.wordsower.org

Music:

“Epilogue” - Luke Hall

“1_2” - Luke Hall

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