Missionary Kids and White EvangelicalismWhat do we learn about white evangelicalism from those raised by its heroes? From historian Holly Berkley Fletcher, herself a missionary kid, comes this first-of-its-kind examination of how the experiences of missionary kids illuminate broader currents in American Christianity. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/38224890
Permission to MatterThe Church has long been concerned about the spiritual journey for men, neglecting women and the journey might look for them. Bekah Stewart challenges this longstanding tradition to show the way for women. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/37864190
Holy HurtIn Holy Hurt, award-winning clinical psychologist Hillary L. McBride delivers a profound message: spiritual trauma is real, widespread, and has far-reaching consequences. More importantly, she provides hope and practical guidance for those seeking healing from religious trauma and spiritual abuse. note* in this podcast I say Calvin woke his confessor multiple times a night, it was actually Luther, I've updated this in the audio! /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/37865410
Doug Wilson is Grooming ChildrenDoug Wilson recently made headlines as the man whose church members want to take away women's right to vote, Pete Hegseth goes to his church. But what we know from the brief interview going viral is just the tip of the iceberg. Margaret of Deconstruction Doulas explains why. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/37924835
Not That Wheel JesusMary Katherine Backstrom talks to us about what happens when we are forced to reconsider the beliefs, assumptions, and stories that have always steered our course. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/37863385
Mother, Creature, KinWhat can other-than-human creatures teach us about mothering, belonging, caregiving, loss, and resiliency? Chelsea Steinauer-Scudder answers these questions in a quest to learn how to mother in incredibly challenging times. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/37480105
Preventing Abuse and Fostering Healing in the ChurchChristians are called to care for the vulnerable, but churches have not always led the way in becoming places safe from abuse. Increasingly, organizations and churches are recognizing the importance of the field of safeguarding: training and equipping people to prevent abuse, act when abuse happens, and promote healing for survivors. Taylor Patterson talks to us about how to safeguard the church from abuse and how to heal when it happens. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/37403965
Becoming the Pastor's WifeIn the New York Times Bestselling "Becoming the Pastor's Wife", Beth Allison Barr draws on her academic expertise to trace the history of the role of the pastor's wife, showing how it both helped and hurt women in conservative Protestant traditions. While they gained an important leadership role, it came at a deep cost: losing independent church leadership opportunities that existed throughout most of church history and strengthening a gender hierarchy that prioritized male careers. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/36973255
Daughters of PalestineLeyla King shares her family's story of survival as her ancestors flee war and poverty. From Haifa to Ramallah, Damascus, Beirut, and finally Texas, Leyla makes global politics deeply personal as family squabbles, ambition, mental illness, romance, and religion shape their immigrant journey. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/36973205
Her Son Died From Subtance Use Disorder, Now She is Fighting to Change the Way We Treat the DiseaseJane Clair's journey into advocacy began after losing her son Asa to substance use disorder, which led her to rethink addiction, drug policy, and how we can better support families. She is determined to prevent other families from experiencing the same devastation and is passionate in advocating for approaches to addiction that reduce harm and save lives. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/36720515
Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial and Environmental InjusticeTwo of the world's greatest crises, systemic racism and environmental destruction, share the same origin story. The two are rooted in economic forces that exploit and oppress both people and land. Pastor David Swanson shows how we have failed our God-given duty as caretakers of creation and how that failure has resulted in the exploitation of people and the extraction of natural resources. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/36454060
How an Ancient Saint Shows Us How to Resist TodayShe was known as a whore and a saint. On today's episode, Amy Frykholm talks to us about the elusive Saint Mary of Egypt, and how she can teach women to reclaim their autonomy today. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/36356385
The radicalization of young white men in America.Rev. Angela Denker talks to us about the rise in radicalization among young white men in America, especially focused on the role of right-wing Christianity in the increase of religious-based hatred and violence, and how we can combat it by helping men heal. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/36262235
Saving Face: Finding My Self, God, and One Another Outside a Defaced ChurchAimee Byrd, author or Recovering From Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, talks to us the trauma she experienced through daring to question evangelical teachings on gender, and how she is healing as she finds a way forward walking in authenticity and integrity. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/36151735
Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's HealthDr. Wylin D. Wilson talks to us about the disparity of healthcare when it comes to Black Women's bodies and how womanist theology can show us a way forward. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/36051050
Can play save us?Dr. Lakisha Lockhart-Rusch talks to us about the power of play, womanism, and how to survive an era when powers that be seek to erase minoritized identities. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/35854700
Safe ChurchDr. Andrew Bauman shines a light on the pervasive nature of the sexism on the church and how to fight back. Spoiler: we need to treat it like a men's issue, not a women's issue /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/35837585
Fundamentalists Played the Long-Game, This is How We Fight Back.Tia Levings, author of A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape From Christian Patriarchy, talks to us about fundamentalists played the long-game to build the government we have now-- and more importantly a hopeful message on how to fight back. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/35671125
A Lenten Look into the Radical Life of Mary MagdaleneChelsea Kim Long talks to us about the radical role Mary Magdalene played for Christ during Holy Week. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/35605905
How to Make the Right Decisions in Difficult TimesJust about every day, there is something new and urgent that needs my attention in this administration; it is easy to feel overwhelmed and apathetic. That's why this conversation with Dr. Angela Gorrell is more relevant than ever. She talks us about how to make the right decisions, even in the midst of intense difficulty. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/35517395
When Faith and Politics Bends Families to their Breaking PointsDanielle Hensley examines the seemingly universal and growing chasm between the right and the left through the lens of a single family and within the context of the Episcopal Church, she talks to us about where she has found hope and the next right steps. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/35408240
Money, Lies, and GodWhy have so many Americans turned against democracy? Katherine Stewart talks to us about conferences of conspiracy-mongers, backroom strategy gatherings, and services at extremist churches, and profiles the people who want to tear it all down. Stewart analyzes the moral collapse of conservatism in America and points the way forward toward a democratic future. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/35221520
Womanish TheologyKhristi Laurens Adams introduces a new branch of theological thought Adams calls womanish, as a play on the womanist tradition (the theology of Black womanhood). This episode was slated to be released in August, but got pushed back to be release in Black History Month (February) so it is a little dated. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/35130695
Resisting Trump in a New EraMarla Taviano, of White Girl Learning and author of poetry books Unbelieve and more, talks with me about how to resist Trump in a new era without losing our minds. Explicit language warning. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/35017870
Invisible JesusMany of those who deconstruct and leave the Church are said to "follow Jesus right out the door." On today's podcast with Scot McKnight and Tommy Phillips we discuss why those who leave the church do, and how churches can listen to their critiques. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/34945265
Walking with Our Children (and ourselves) in the Age of Climate ChangeWe are living in an era of climate collapse. We feel it in small ways: when the snow falls less or the cherry blossoms bloom too early. And in large ways: when our streets flood and entire towns burn to the ground. Lydia Wylie-Kellermann helps us walk forward. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/34844060
What You Didn't Know About GenesisLiz Charlotte Grant and I talk about the things you didn't know about Genesis and her new book Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis after Losing Faith in the Bible. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/34679045
Rage PrayersI was hopeful we would be celebrating the election of our first woman president, instead, we are grieving the election of a fascist. I am devastated and this podcast with Rev. Elizabeth Riley on rage prayers seems a way forward. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/33830837
Faithful PoliticsDr. Miranda Zapor Cruz guides us in forming a vision of citizenship that brings Christian convictions into political engagement while avoiding common pitfalls. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/33784207
The Growing Gender Gap: Part 2Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski, founder of Re:Masculine, talks to us about the growing political gender gap between young men and women. /episode/index/show/faithandfeminism/id/33548037
