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Context Matters

Cyndi Parker

Booking Overview

A Christianity-focused interview podcast exploring biblical context, interpretation, and the relationship between Scripture, spirituality, and modern life, with recurring conversations featuring scholars, theologians, and authors. Suitable pitches include biblical scholars, theologians, Christian mental-health professionals, and authors with relevant published work; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need advanced subject expertise and credible scholarship or writing.

Metrics

Episodes: 231

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 595 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

narrativeofplace@gmail.com

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Host

Cyndi Parker - Dr. Cyndi Parker is a host and biblical context educator who explores how ancient and modern contexts shape interpretations of the Bible, God, and spiritual life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Academic or professional expertise in biblical studies, theology, Christian formation, spirituality, or related mental-health topics, preferably supported by a published book, teaching role, or recognized institutional affiliation.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on theology, biblical interpretation, spirituality, or mental health, Advanced academic or professional credentials, Teaching, research, or institutional work in a relevant field

Recent Guest Discussions

Warren Kinghorn - Christian Approaches To Mental Health, Thomas Aquinas, Medical Reductionism, Human Dignity, Peacemaking, And Care As Accompaniment.

Warren Kinghorn - Christian Approaches To Mental Health, Thomas Aquinas, Medical Reductionism, Human Dignity, Peacemaking, And Care As Accompaniment.

Jennifer M. Matheny - The Biblical Meaning Of Hesed, Its Relationship To God’s Character, And How People Can Embody Hesed In The World.

Jennifer M. Matheny - The Hebrew Term Hesed, Biblical Interpretation, Cultural Context, And The Influence Of Personal Context On Understanding Scripture.

Justin Bailey - Prayer, The Formation And Healing Of Imagination, Confession, Suffering, And Christian Hope.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Biblical Studies, Biblical Interpretation, Mental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Context Matters
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Beyond Zero-Sum

October 08, 2026

Todd Deatherage is the Co-Founder of Telos, a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit dedicated to the formation of communities of American peacemakers across lines of difference to bring healing to conflict at home and abroad. Today, Todd helps us see the value of curiosity to move beyond religious and political divides toward a shared pursuit of human dignity and common good. After all, that curiosity led him to travel to the Middle East, listen to a multiplicity of voices, and sit with the discomf...

Burdens of Choice

October 01, 2026

In today's conversation, Dr. Felicia helps us understand how technology shapes not just what we do, but what we long for. In reality are our devices creating "burdens of choice" and are they training us to crave all that is possible instead of being present with other humans? What questions do we need to be mindful of when we determine how to use technology: What are we really living for? Where does our worth come from? What if freedom isn't about unlimited access to everything, but the freed...

Reimagining Freedom

September 24, 2026

Dr. Felicia Wu Song is a writer and speaker and cultural sociologist who studies the place of digital technologies in contemporary life. In this episode we trace American technological utopianism that optimistically believes every new invention will finally set us free. In reality, technology can lead to a psychological cocktail of pleasures, anxieties, and felt expectations that leave us feeling exhausted. What if we can learn to see the human finiteness as a gift, not a flaw? What if our ne...

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Frequently asked questions

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Context Matters
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How do I get in touch with Context Matters?

Context Matters is hosted by Cyndi Parker. Its publicly listed email is narrativeofplace@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Context Matters?

The publicly listed email for Context Matters: narrativeofplace@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Context Matters have?

Podseeker estimates Context Matters reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Context Matters?

Context Matters typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Academic or professional expertise in biblical studies, theology, Christian formation, spirituality, or related mental-health topics, preferably supported by a published book, teaching role, or recognized institutional affiliation. Common among recent guests: Published books on theology, biblical interpretation, spirituality, or mental health; Advanced academic or professional credentials; Teaching, research, or institutional work in a relevant field. Recent guests include Warren Kinghorn, Warren Kinghorn, and Jennifer M. Matheny.

How hard is it to get booked on Context Matters?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Context Matters cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Biblical Studies, Biblical Interpretation, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

narrativeofplace@gmail.com

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