Theology Girls Podcast

Episode 51: A Woman Led Faith with Claire McKeever-Burgett

Today we are sharing a conversation featuring author and feminist theologian, Claire McKeever Burgett. Claire and and Katy discuss both her books, Blessed are the Women and In the Beginning Were the Women and how she uses the art of sacred imagination to retell the stories of lesser known women throughout the Biblical text. Claire also explains how she uses the ancient Jewish practice of midrash in her writing, as well as what an embodied liturgy looks like for Christians today. And make sure you stick around for my bonus episode with Claire on Substack where we discuss why the argument for a “plain reading of the text” as the only way to approach the Bible doesn’t really work. Join our Second Service Community for just $12 a month to receive weekly bonus episodes and essays, extra live discussions, as well as be part of our quarterly book club. Order your copies of Claire’s books, “In the Beginning Were the Women” and “Blessed are the Women” Check out Claire’s writing on Substack by clicking here. Stay up to date with Claire and support her work by visiting her website. Grab a copy of Elaine Storkey’s “Women in a Patriarchal World” as mentioned by Katy by clicking here. Episode Sponsors: She Reads Truth - use code THETHEOLOGYGIRLS for 15% off your entire purchase Ninni Co. - use the code THEOLOGYGIRL for 10% off your entire order Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

Episode 50: Let’s Talk to a Female Pastor with Kari Maddox

Today we are sharing a recent conversation with Kari Maddox about what it’s really like to be a female pastor. Katy and Kari discuss her recent rise to internet fame due to a series of reels she created addressing women’s leadership roles in the Bible and early church, as well as the push back she’s received. Kari also shares about her ministry journey and misconceptions some people may have when it comes to female pastors. Make sure you listen to our bonus episode Second Service [https://thetheologygirls.substack.com] episode with Kari where she addresses how to handle those who believe women pastoring is actually sinful rather than a theological disagreement. Join our Second Service Community for just $12 a month to receive weekly bonus episodes and essays, extra live discussions, as well as be part of our quarterly book club. Order your copy of Kari’s eBook ”How to Read, Study, & Stay Consistent in the Bible” [https://stan.store/Karimaddox/p/how-to-read-study--stay-consistent-in-the-bible?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleASwCMNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaefYAR9B7SBIEs5CuJUs_li0bvYvVlbigbpZQO42mVmgU_7ziEkjFZsmhjXRg_aem_gN5mLoxBfnGdDRftvR_oAw] by clicking here. Check out Kari’s church Activate Church in Camas, Oregon by clicking here [https://www.activatechurch.org/] Episode Sponsors: Seminary Now [https://seminarynow.com/pages/theology-girls] - use code TG30 for 30% off your subscription Ninni Co. [https://ninnico.com/] - use the code THEOLOGYGIRL for 10% off your entire order Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

Episode 49: Women, Spirituality and Coming Out of Hiding with Bekah Stewart

Today we are sharing a recent conversation spiritual director, coach, and author, Bekah Stewart to discuss her book “Permission to Matter: Reclaiming Women’s Humanity & Authority at the Invitation of Jesus”. In this conversation, Bekah and Katy discuss the value of spiritual direction, advice for women who feel sidelined in faith based spaces and what it looks like to come out of hiding. Bekah also shares various spiritual practices and questions to ask to help women identify their God given calling. Make sure you listen to our bonus episode Second Service [https://thetheologygirls.substack.com/] episode with Bekah on Substack to hear her defend feminine spirituality and share why she believes that even theologically conservative women can learn from her book and others like it that prioritize the female experience and voice. Join our Second Service Community for just $12 a month to receive weekly bonus episodes and essays, extra live discussions, as well as be part of our quarterly book club. Order your copy of “Permission to Matter” by clicking here [https://a.co/d/0f2EKemI]. Support Bekah and follow her work by visiting her website [https://www.bekahstewart.com/] and subscribe to her page on Substack [https://bekahstewart.substack.com/]. Episode Sponsors: Seminary Now [https://seminarynow.com/pages/theology-girls] - use code TG30 for 30% off your subscription Be a Heart [https://beaheart.com/] - use the code THEOLOGYGIRL for 10% off your entire order Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

Episode 48: Disordered Eating, Purity Culture and Healing with Anna Rollins

Today we are sharing a recent conversation with author Anna Rollins about her new memoir “Famished: On Food, Sex, and Growing Up as a Good Girl”. Katy and Anna discuss how growing up in conservative spaces shape how women view their bodies, disordered eating, complicated GLP1 medication marketing, and how we can raise children to have healthy relationships with food. Check out our bonus episode with Anna where we discuss whether or not the church has a vested interest in keeping women small and silent. If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating, click here [https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/] for help and resources. Order your copy of “Famished” by clicking here. Support Anna and follow her work by visiting her website and subscribe to her page on Substack. Episode Sponsors: Seminary Now [https://seminarynow.com/pages/theology-girls] - use code TG30 for 30% off your subscription Ninni Co. Pacifiers [https://ninnico.com/] - use the code THEOLOGYGIRL for 10% off your entire order Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

Episode 47: Processing the SBC Vote with Meredith Stone

Today we are interrupting our podcast schedule to bring you a conversation Katy had last week with Executive Director of Baptist Women in Ministry, Meredith Stone. Katy and Meredith discuss the recent SBC vote to further restrict the voices of women as well as do a deep dive on the tainted history of the Southern Baptist Church. Meredith also explains why this issue continues to come up over and over and why simply leaving the denomination is sometimes more complicated than we think. In our bonus episode on Substack, Katy asks Meredith what she makes of the “secret” Baptist churches that exclude the word Baptist from their name in an effort to be more appealing and how this practice is often harmful for women. Support and learn more about Baptist Women in Ministry by clicking here. Follow Baptist Women in Ministry on Instagram at @baptistwomen Episode Sponsors: Crescent Oasis Counseling and Coaching Ninni Co. Pacifiers - use the code THEOLOGYGIRL for 10% off your entire order Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls