Brian Fiu Kolia

RIP Walter Brueggemann. A giant of the Hebrew Bible and a theological pioneer whose scholarship has been deeply influential and inspiring. Will be sorely missed 😢

I know there are probably many people advising the WH Press secretary, but boy, she really is the face of what is irritatingly unintelligent. I mean, her response about the sacking of the Congress library librarian? I've scratched every part of my head and I'm still like wtf?!

Few more days left, friends! Closing day is the 25th!

Dear friends, consider submitting a proposal to the Islanders section at SBL in Boston. We're looking for papers on how climate advocacy can influence our reading of biblical text/s. You don't have to be an islander to submit a proposal, but you must be an advocate for climate action!
#SBLAAR2025

“And the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy goes to…”

#Oscars2025

Credit: @truant-cartoons.bsky.social

a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face with his hands outstretched ALT: a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face with his hands outstretched

Samoan toxic masculinity is alive and well.

Way to go, boys, show those palagis staying at Taumeasina how tough we are! We can throw chairs around too! Wow, so strong!

I really thought it wouldn't happen to me. I really did.

But it did.

I taught my 12year old son how to answer a landline.

His response when I had a laugh about it: "C'mon Dad, I'm not ancient!"

He is now grounded for a month.

Wow, you used a meme.

Nice try.

No you don't have to prove yourself to me. You decided to come online and argue with the poor chap, so if you can't answer a question in the context of an argument, what's the point?

When I reply to people, "Yes, I guess I am a socialist." This is what I mean.

When people don't have a clue about something, their response is usually like yours, "I'm not gonna tell you ..." or "I'm not gonna give you a class on ..."

Just be brave and say: "I have no idea."

Hey Germany, Spain and Italy, so you're trademarking terms native to Pasifika now?

Fuck off colonisers!
#moana

Deep brother!

As a proud Samoan/Pasifika Islander, I'm looking forward to watching #Moana2

But

As a proud Samoan/Pasifika Islander, I also know that something (or a number of things) in the details and the way the story/ies are being told, the movie will annoy the hell out of me. I hope Disney didn't stuff up!

With the legend, Prof. Anthony G. Reddie!
#SBLAAR #SBLAAR24

My SBL. My Watercolor turned the book cover (red) and my most recent title drop. #SBLAAR24

Gutted to miss out (clash in the program). Wonderful to catch up with you in the hallways!

My copies are still making their way to Samoa, but alas, I have seen my book in print! The publishers asked me when my next book would be coming 👀 Yeah, I think this is enough for me. I'm ready to look after a parish! Lol
📸: Andrew Picard (thanks uso)

#SBLAAR #SBLAAR24

Different sights around San Diego.

#SBLAAR24

I feel like Keegan-Michael Key from this skit.

Do they even have my zone on this plane?

On my way to #SBLAAR24 San Diego. See you soon folks!

TOITŪ TE TIRITI!
(Image by Nela Taniela Insta: @nela.taniela)

It is! Although, except for that last name lol

The #SBL Islanders section will be hosting two sessions, one on Indigenous/Settler readings and the other on (Islander) Nomadism and Identity. Fantastic lineups for both sessions. Hope to see you there.
#SBLAAR2024 #SBLAAR24

Hope those of you at #SBLAAR this year can make it to this session responding to last year's presidential address by Prof Musa Dube.

Exciting news. Humanimal 2.0 is happening March 6-7 2025.
If you want to present a 15 min. paper on Animal studies and biblical texts or participate in Pitch a theorist in 5 min. please respond to the CFP.
www.humanimalconference.org

Here to get my hands dirty