Philemon

In this lighthearted yet thoughtful episode, Shawn and Delaney read through the short letter to Philemon, reflecting on Paul’s deeply personal tone and his appeal to love over authority. They discuss how this small epistle—centered on Paul’s request for mercy toward Onesimus—reveals the relational, human side of the apostolic writings and how faith in Christ transformed social structures from within, not through law but through love.

Their conversation expands into reflections on early house churches, authority versus individual faith, and how easily freedom without humility can lead to chaos or control. They connect Paul’s peacemaking spirit to Christ’s parable of the Good Samaritan and explore how the early Christian model of fellowship relied on love-driven leadership, not institutional power.

The episode closes with a candid discussion about the canonization of scripture—how the apostolic record was compiled, what might have been lost, and why discernment, humility, and faith are essential when approaching the Bible through fulfilled eyes.