The Roadside Reckoning
For the session to be discussed on June 14, 2026
Genesis 38
Daniel Glaze
Nikki Hardeman
Jaye Peabody Smith
David Adams
Lacey Wondree
In this episode, we reflect on patience, then we unpack Tamar’s story in Genesis 38: denied protection through levirate marriage, she exposes Judah’s hypocrisy by disguising herself, becoming pregnant, and producing his seal, cord, and staff, leading Judah to admit she is more righteous. The conversation connects this to how institutions often shame the vulnerable who report wrongdoing, discuss faithfulness versus leaving harmful systems, and note how Tamar and other wounded women are honored in Jesus’ genealogy, reminding us God sees the overlooked and sets the record straight.
Notes
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