Wherein we respond to the interview in the previous episode. Click here to download! In this episode, Lydia and Kevin reflect, react, and respond to our interview in the last episode with Dr. Jeana Jorgensen, Ph.D., and the topics we discussed with her. Dr. Jorgensen’s work can be found online in the following places: The Foxy Folklorist at Patheos Her personal webpage Her sex education webpage and on MySexProfessor.com Topics discussed include: Good versus bad Platonism Monasticism and its influence on Orthodox theology The context of patristic literature The significance of symbols and images Passing On The following books and articles were used in preparing this episode. Please check them out for more information and discussion on the subjects we dove into today! Theological Disambiguations: An Unconventional Handbook of Orthodox Theology, by Fr. Vladan Perišić “Pushing Back: ‘Greek Thinking’ vs. ‘Jewish Thinking’ is a Dualistic Error,” by Brad Jersak “Gender as Icon and Vocation,” Orthodox Institute 2012 The Burden of the Flesh: Fasting and Sexuality in Early Christianity, by Teresa M. Shaw “The Monk and the Married Christian: Some Comparisons in early Monastic Sources,” by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, Eastern Churches Review, 6:1 (1974), 72-83 Tune in next time to hear Lydia and Kevin review the late Sir Terry Pratchett’s fantasy novel Small Gods.