Episode 43: Becoming a Friendlier Church with Matthew D. Kim

BONUS: When Longing Becomes Your Lover with Amanda McCracken

Today we are sharing a special bonus conversation with Amanda McCracken, author of “When Longing Becomes Your Lover” and limerence expert. Amanda shares about her experience as a 40 year old virgin who had become addicted to longing for love rather than actually pursuing healthy relationships, and how she connects the harmful teachings of purity culture to her struggles. Make sure you stick around for our bonus Second Service episode with Amanda on Substack where she shares what she wishes she would have learned as a teenager in youth group instead of purity culture teachings. 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. Grab a copy of “When Longing Becomes Your Lover” by clicking here and check out Amanda’s incredible TedX talk about limerence. Listen to The Longing Lab by clicking here. Episode Sponsors: Kindred Photo Co. - tell her The Theology Girls sent you for 10% off your shoot She Reads Truth - use the code THETHEOLOGYGIRLS for 15% off your entire order Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

Episode 52: Living in the Tension with Kristin Mockler Young

Today we are sharing a conversation featuring podcaster, author and “Insta Pastor,” Kristin Mockler Young. Kristin and Katy discuss her upcoming book “The Other Side of Certainty” and what it looks like to live inside tension rather than look for clear cut answers when it comes to faith. Kristin shares about her rise to internet fame and what it’s like being a female pastor, particularly one who’s been outspoken about Christian nationalism and caring for marginalized communities, as well as diet culture and raising daughters. Make sure you stick around for our bonus Second Service episode with Kristin on Substack where we discuss whether or not she’s ever changed her mind as a result of some of the critiques she’s had online. 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. Pre-order your copy of “The Other Side of Certainty [https://a.co/d/005M7t23]” and join her launch team for exclusive announcements and content by clicking here [https://forms.gle/yEHbwDQU9H8Kq6Q47]. Listen to the Becoming Church podcast by clicking here [https://open.spotify.com/show/1omyMrwddIiQ3kAZAq1nTr?si=8TlIKfyyRH6DIF_uHlpwpA&utm_source=copy-link]. Check out Kristin’s writing on Substack by clicking here [https://substack.com/@kristinmockleryoung?r=6b1744&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=image]. Stay up to date with Kristin and support her work by visiting her website. Episode Sponsors: Seminary Now - use code TG30 for 30% off your subscription 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 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