At the Blocktermin of the Research Unit Fundamental Theology in Melk on January 18, 2024, I presented my ERC Project Proposal "Double Burden: Surrogate Strategies." My presentation focused on a novel reading of the Sarah-Hagar narrative (Genesis 16 and 21) through a post-socialist lens, examining the complex dynamics of surrogacy and burden-bearing in the biblical text. The interdisciplinary audience engaged with my methodological approach of bringing post-socialist perspectives to biblical interpretation, offering valuable insights and constructive feedback. This scholarly exchange proved particularly beneficial for refining my project's theoretical framework and strengthening its potential contributions to both biblical studies and post-socialist research.