<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Agnostic Bible Study]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Agnostic Bible Study (ABS) exists to help curious readers understand the role the Bible plays in shaping culture, language, literature, media, and politics.]]></description><link>https://agnosticbiblestudy.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6zcY!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe9ffa7f3-5cad-47bb-8ec5-5cec7bfbba94_252x252.png</url><title>Agnostic Bible Study</title><link>https://agnosticbiblestudy.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:46:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://agnosticbiblestudy.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Agnostic Bible Study]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[agnosticbiblestudy@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[agnosticbiblestudy@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Agnostic Bible Study]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Agnostic Bible Study]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[agnosticbiblestudy@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[agnosticbiblestudy@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Agnostic Bible Study]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Orientation | Setting Our Intentions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Agnostic Bible Study!]]></description><link>https://agnosticbiblestudy.substack.com/p/orientation-setting-our-intentions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://agnosticbiblestudy.substack.com/p/orientation-setting-our-intentions</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrea Weaver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:50:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6zcY!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe9ffa7f3-5cad-47bb-8ec5-5cec7bfbba94_252x252.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Please join an upcoming orientation session on </span><strong><span>August 2</span></strong><span> or </span><strong><span>August 5</span></strong><span>.</span></p><p><span>These orientation sessions are designed to introduce our format, core concepts, and participation guidelines. You&#8217;ll learn how readings and discussions are approached, with practical guidance to engage respectfully and productively in future sessions.</span></p><p><span>Each session covers the same information. Choose the time that works best for you: </span></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://tidycal.com/nurtureandflow/orientation-abs-aug26">August 2: 9:00am (PT), register here!</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://tidycal.com/nurtureandflow/orientation-abs-aug26">August 5: 4:00pm (PT), register here!</a></p></li></ul><p><span>Although not required, we encourage all new participants to attend an orientation before joining a study session. It&#8217;s a great opportunity to learn what to expect, ask questions, and become familiar with the collaborative discussion format. </span></p><p><span>We look forward to welcoming you and exploring these conversations together!</span></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>