The Life She Wrote

Evangelicals and Fear of the Unknown

Em is back after a 6 month hiatus, to talk about the intersection of religion, patriarchy and early human civilization and how humans learned to use fear to control individuals and large groups of humans. This episode discusses several important talking points that will be hashed out even further in episodes to come. She also mentions the book The Patriarchs: The Origins of Inequality by Angela Saini (2023, Beacon Press Books). For some interesting content on early humans, Netflix currently has some quality documentaries you can check out. Thanks for listening and welcome back. The Life She Wrote https://linktr.ee/thelifeshewrote [https://linktr.ee/thelifeshewrote]   Credits: Original music by R. Scott Okamoto rscottokamoto.com [https://rscottokamoto.com/]

Sister Aimee's Travelin' Salvation Show: Part 2

The conclusion of a two-part series about one of the most famous women evangelists in the early 20th century; Aimee Semple McPherson. Even though she spent many of her formative years in the Foursquare denomination, Em knew little to nothing about its founder. After pouring over biographies, newspaper articles and photo archives she wove together a narrative that proves opposing truths can be held in tension, while stumbling upon some of the earliest rumblings of modern Christian Nationalism.  Work Cited  Epstein, Daniel Mark (1993) Sister Aimee: The Life of Aimee Semple McPherson, Harcourt Brace & Co. New York, NY. Sutton, Matthew Avery (2007) Aimee Semple McPherson and the Resurrection of Christian America, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA https://www.newspapers.com/paper/los-angeles-evening-post-record/25683/ [https://www.newspapers.com/paper/los-angeles-evening-post-record/25683/] https://www.newspapers.com/paper/the-pasadena-post/22474/ [https://www.newspapers.com/paper/the-pasadena-post/22474/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aimee_Semple_McPhe [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aimee_Semple_McPherson]rson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_in_the_1920s#:~:text=Plentiful%20job%20openings%20attracted%20heavy,million%20between%201920%20and%201929. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_in_the_1920s#:~:text=Plentiful%20job%20openings%20attracted%20heavy,million%20between%201920%20and%201929] Photo Archives: https://digital.library.ucla.edu/catalog?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=aimee+semple+mcpherson&search_field=all_fields [https://digital.library.ucla.edu/catalog?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=aimee+semple+mcpherson&search_field=all_fields] The Life She Wrote https://linktr.ee/thelifeshewrote [https://linktr.ee/thelifeshewrote]   Credits: Original music by R. Scott Okamoto rscottokamoto.com [https://rscottokamoto.com/]

Sister Aimee's Travelin' Salvation Show: Part 1

In this episode, Em begins the story of one of the most famous women evangelists in the early 20th century; Aimee Semple McPherson. Even though she spent many of her formative years in the Foursquare denomination, Em knew little to nothing about its founder, until now. After pouring over biographies, newspaper articles and photo archives she wove together a narrative that proves opposing truths can be held in tension, while stumbling upon some of the earliest rumblings of modern Christian Nationalism.  Work Cited  Epstein, Daniel Mark (1993) Sister Aimee: The Life of Aimee Semple McPherson, Harcourt Brace & Co. New York, NY. Sutton, Matthew Avery (2007) Aimee Semple McPherson and the Resurrection of Christian America, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA https://www.newspapers.com/paper/los-angeles-evening-post-record/25683/ [https://www.newspapers.com/paper/los-angeles-evening-post-record/25683/] https://www.newspapers.com/paper/the-pasadena-post/22474/ [https://www.newspapers.com/paper/the-pasadena-post/22474/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aimee_Semple_McPherson [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aimee_Semple_McPherson] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_in_the_1920s#:~:text=Plentiful%20job%20openings%20attracted%20heavy,million%20between%201920%20and%201929. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_in_the_1920s#:~:text=Plentiful%20job%20openings%20attracted%20heavy,million%20between%201920%20and%201929] Photo Archives: https://digital.library.ucla.edu/catalog?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=aimee+semple+mcpherson&search_field=all_fields [https://digital.library.ucla.edu/catalog?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=aimee+semple+mcpherson&search_field=all_fields] The Life She Wrote https://linktr.ee/thelifeshewrote [https://linktr.ee/thelifeshewrote]   Credits: Original music by R. Scott Okamoto rscottokamoto.com [https://rscottokamoto.com/]

On Friendships & Flirting

As promised, we’re back for season 4. This week Em tackles a very specific aspect of purity culture, the taboo and stigma of differently-gendered friendships in evangelicalism. She answers the age old question: can people of different genders be friends without the desire to “hook up”? Among other things. As always, just a reminder this is just for funsies, if you’re struggling in your own romantic partnership please seek the advice of a licensed professional if you are able.  The Life She Wrote https://linktr.ee/thelifeshewrote [https://linktr.ee/thelifeshewrote]   Credits: Original music by R. Scott Okamoto rscottokamoto.com [https://rscottokamoto.com/]

At The Mercy of The Storm

In this last episode of season 3, Em shares some updates on the format of the podcast moving forward as well as a piece of writing chronicling the intersection of autistic special interest, trauma and mental health. Thank you to all of the listeners for your kindness, enthusiasm and patience over the last few years, y’all are the best. We’ll be back for season 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 17th!  The Life She Wrote https://linktr.ee/thelifeshewrote [https://linktr.ee/thelifeshewrote]   Credits: Original music by R. Scott Okamoto rscottokamoto.com [https://rscottokamoto.com/]