Tie Me Up Delilah -- Judges 16

<p><a href='https://liammichaelhooper.com/'>Liam Michael Hooper</a>, a Trans Bible scholar spends a lot of time  in the Hebrew Bible. This inspired co-host <a href='http://www.petersontoscano.com'>Peterson Toscano</a> to explore the story of Samson and Delilah in the book of Judges, chapter 16. Looking at the story with eyes of a playwright and an actor, Peterson points out the intense intimacy and profound love between the Israelite man and the Philistine woman. In a surveillance state, their relationship grows deep through role play and bondage.  </p> <p>Liam then shares "The Other Text," his poem To Tell You Everything which will appear in the upcoming book Transforming Proclamation published by <a href='https://otherwiseengaged4u.wordpress.com'>Otherwise Engaged</a>. </p> <p>In each episode of Bible Bash Podcast, Liam, a trans queerish man, and co-host, cis gay Bible scholar, <a href='http://petersontoscano.com/'>Peterson Toscano</a>, take turns presenting the text. They then discuss. In addition, each episode they present another text, a non-Biblical text of note--religious or secular--that may or may not correspond to the Bible text. </p> <p>Bible Bash Podcast is a project of <a href='https://ministriesbeyondwelcome.org/'>Ministries Beyond Welcome</a>. </p> <p>Our theme song is Playbill by The Jellyrox. It is available on iTunes, Spotify, or through <a href='https://rockcandyrecordings.bigcartel.com/product/preorder-bang-whimper'>Rock Candy Recordings</a></p> <p>To share your questions, comments, requests for passages to be discussed, or suggestions for guests who can talk about texts, email Liam and Peterson: <a href='mailto:ministriesbeyondwelcome@gmail.com'>ministriesbeyondwelcome@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Bible Bash Podcast is part of the <a href='https://www.rockcandyrecordings.com/'>Rock Candy Network</a></p> <p>Check out other Rock Candy podcasts</p> <ul><li>Stephen Long's <a href='https://stephenbradfordlong.com/'>Sacred Tension</a></li> <li>Peterson Toscano's <a href='https://soundclou