Rhoda and Luke's Theology of the Overlooked | Dr. Lindsay Ann Nickens

What does a slave girl in Acts 12 have to do with kingdom theology? In this episode of The Chick Report, Dr. Sandra Glahn talks with Dr. Lindsay Ann Nickens about Rhoda, the running slave trope, and the way Luke flips a first-century joke into a quiet declaration that the overlooked are seen by God. Discover: - Why Rhoda's reaction at the gate doesn't match the painting in your head and what Luke is really doing with her - How the Greek word paidiske reveals she was likely a child slave, and what archaeology tells us about kids like her - Why Luke names Rhoda when so many others go unnamed and how her story mirrors the resurrection witnesses in Luke 24 Follow for more scholarship with a touch of slang. Connect with Sandra: https://sandraglahn.com | Instagram: @SandraGlahnAuthor Disclaimer: The views, information, and/or opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent those of the host, affiliated organizations, or sponsors. 00:00 — Rhoda and Luke's Theology of the Overlooked 02:32 — Rhoda at the Gate: What the Text Actually Says 08:39 — Paidiske: A Child Slave in Mary's House 13:41 — The Running Slave Trope Flipped 20:55 — Slavery in the First-Century World