Difficult Texts, Faithful Reading
A workshop with Dr. Erica Mongé-Greer
How do we wrestle honestly with difficult passages in Scripture without abandoning faith or avoiding hard questions?
This workshop offers practical tools for thoughtful, historically informed, and spiritually grounded engagement with challenging biblical texts.
No academic background required. Just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to engage thoughtfully.
Date & Time
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
Location
Grace Episcopal Church
Paducah, KY
(In - Person)
Cost
Free to attend. Registration encouraged.
Registration Information
Advanced registration is encouraged so participants can receive optional pre-reading materials prior to the workshop.
Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
About This Workshop
Some passages in Scripture comfort us immediately.
Others challenge us deeply.
Violence. Ethical tension. Suffering. Exclusion. Contradictions we do not know how to reconcile.
For many Christians, difficult biblical texts can create a quiet crisis of faith. Some avoid the questions altogether. Others feel forced to choose between intellectual honesty and spiritual trust.
This workshop offers another path.
Together, we will explore practical tools for reading difficult passages thoughtfully, faithfully, and with greater historical and literary awareness. Rather than forcing simplistic answers, this workshop creates space for honest engagement, careful interpretation, and grounded discussion.
Participants will learn how to:
- Read difficult texts more carefully
- Understand historical and literary context
- Recognize genre and interpretive differences
- Navigate ethical tension in Scripture
- Engage disagreement respectfully
- Stay spiritually grounded while asking honest questions
No academic background is required.
This workshop is designed for thoughtful readers, church leaders, Bible study participants, students, and anyone seeking a deeper engagement with Scripture.
About the Presenter
Dr. Erica Mongé-Greer
Dr. Erica Mongé-Greer is a biblical scholar, author, and educator with over a decade of university-level teaching experience specializing in biblical ethics, interpretation, and the Hebrew Bible.
Her work focuses on helping modern readers engage Scripture with intellectual honesty, historical awareness, and ethical depth while remaining grounded in meaningful faith and thoughtful dialogue.
FAQ Section
Who is this workshop for?
Anyone interested in engaging Scripture more thoughtfully and honestly, regardless of background or level of biblical study.
Do I need academic or theological training?
No. The workshop is designed to be accessible and discussion-oriented.
Will difficult questions be welcomed?
Yes. Honest questions and respectful dialogue are central to the workshop.
Will there be pre-reading?
Optional pre-reading materials will be sent to registered participants before the event.