WOF 028: Bob Dylan, Poet and Prophet
The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture
Bob Dylan is one of the most spiritually interesting songwriters of our generation. In today's episode, Bishop Barron reflects on some of Dylan's best-known hits to show how they subtlety put Biblical themes on display. A listener wonders if Bishop Barron has any tips on how to evangelize in a secular workspace. Topics Discussed * 0:17 - Bishop Barron at the Bob Dylan concert last weekend * 2:40 - Can Bob Dylan serve as a gateway to God? * 4:45 - Who is Bob Dylan? * 8:32 - Why Bob Dylan is best read as a spiritual poet * 10:11 - Bob Dylan's religious views * 12:17 - Biblical elements of Blowin' in the Wind * 15:39 - Bishop Barron on Like a Rolling Stone * 21:41 - Bob Dylan and the Resurrection * 22:10 - All Along the Watchtower and the Book of Isaiah * 26:41 - Finding Jesus in Dylan's Make You Feel My Love * 28:43 - Question from listener: How can we evangelize in a secular workspace? Bonus Resources * Videos * Reflections on Bob Dylan (Bishop Barron) * Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" (Bishop Barron) * Reflections on Bob Dylan in China (Bishop Barron) * Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, and the New Evangelization (Bishop Barron) * Articles * "Bob Dylan in China" (Bishop Barron) * Bob Dylan Songs * Blowin' in the Wind (read lyrics) * Like a Rolling Stone (read lyrics) * All Along the Watchtower (read lyrics) * Make You Feel My Love (read lyrics) Find bonus links and resources for this episode at http://WordOnFireShow.com and be sure to submit your questions at http://AskBishopBarron.