SHEcclesiology--Girls Talking Church

EP27 Household of Faith--An Interview with Dr. Emily McGowin

In this episode of SHEcclesiology, the SHE team sits down with Dr. Emily Hunter McGowin, professor at Wheaton College and author of Households of Faith: Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God. After Dr. McGowin shares her journey as a woman in theological education, the conversation focuses on various themes in her book including the purpose of family in Christian life, the place of improvisation in faith, community support in practicing family Sabbath, and the nuances of blended families. Emily also shares about her and her husband’s personal journey as priests in the Anglican Communion and balancing family and ministry life. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of the church in creating supportive community networks for building strong families in modern society. Find the Episode Show Notes on our website with links to our sources referenced in the episode here. [https://www.girlstalkingchurch.com/2025/04/22/ep27-households-of-faith-a-conversation-with-dr-emily-hunter-mcgowin/]

EP26 The SHE Team Watches the Film, For Our Daughters

The SHE-Team discusses the documentary film "For Our Daughters," from Kristin DuMez, author of Jesus and John Wayne. The film documents stories of sexual abuse within the evangelical church culture. The team shares their reactions to the film with a particular focus on the church's inadequate responses and the abuse of power, particularly by men, and the silencing of women's voices. Rehearsing the stories they heard in the film, the team discusses themes of power dynamics, toxic masculinity, the church's inadequate response to abuse, the misuse of theology to justify male dominance, and the need for institutional change and accountability for crimes overlooked by church leadership. Finally, the Team offers advice to women on how to respond to abuse and how churches might address these issues. Find the Episode Show Notes on our website with links to our sources referenced in the episode here. [https://www.girlstalkingchurch.com/2025/01/07/ep26-she-team-watches-for-our-daughters/]

EP25 Grievance Politics and Idol Making with Nate Bebout

In this episode, the SHE-Team talks with guest Nate Bebout, lead pastor at Park Street Brethren Church about his sermon on Mark 7 when Jesus animates limbs and opens the ears and mouth of a deaf mute. Together, they discuss the parallels between idol-making practices in ancient times and today's challenging political climate marked by grievance politics. They also explore forgiveness as the counter to grievance and its significance to contemporary culture wars, providing practical insights on how to live out this message as Jesus followers. Find the Episode Show Notes on our website with links to our sources referenced in the episode here. [https://www.girlstalkingchurch.com/2024/11/18/ep25-grievance-politics-and-idol-making-with-nate-bebout/]

Ep24 Navigating Faith and Politics: A Conversation with Dr. Miranda Zapor Cruz

In this episode, the SHE-Team welcomes Dr. Miranda Zapor Cruz to discuss her book Faithful Politics: Ten Approaches to Christian Citizenship and Why It Matters' Dr. Cruz, a professor of historical theology at Indiana Wesleyan University with a Ph.D. in religion, politics, and society from Baylor University, shares her vocational journey and insights on the intersection of faith and politics. The discussion covers nonpartisanship, the importance of Christians engaging in politics thoughtfully, and how historical context can guide current political engagement. The conversation also covers effective discipleship, the educational landscape, and the impact of political polarization on younger generations. Find the Episode Show Notes on our website with links to our sources referenced in the episode here. [https://www.girlstalkingchurch.com/2024/10/01/ep24-navigating-faith-and-politics-a-conversation-with-dr-miranda-zapor-cruz/]

Ep 23 Women Who Do: An Interview with Dr. Holly Carey

The SHE Team had such a great time talking with Holly Carey and discussing her book, Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels. Holly shares her vocational journey as a biblical scholar, the inspiration that led her to write Women Who Do, and the signficant yet unrecognized biblical witness of women in the Gospels. We also jump into a conversation on how women’s societal positions influenced their discipleship and explores the broader implications for understanding scripture and the role of women in the church. We wrap up the episode highlighting the power of storytelling in scripture and how these insights can impact interpretation of other propositional passages of scripture. Find the Episode Show Notes on our website with links to our sources referenced in the episode here. [https://www.girlstalkingchurch.com/2024/07/31/ep23-women-who-do-an-interview-with-holly-carey/]