In this two-part episode, Esther leads us into the theological weeds of Christianity’s patriarchal roots. In part one, she shares her story of growing up with a patriarchal and complementarian understanding of Christianity and explains the ways in which her thinking has now evolved and changed. In part two, we dive deeper into understandings of egalitarian and complementarian theologies and the ways in which we can find a third way that honors our shared humanity and sets both genders free. We also begin to unpack how we can learn to have conversations with those on the opposite end of the theological or political spectrum.

Here are some resources we reference in the episode, and some recommended reading if your heart desires more:

Books:

The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth by Beth Allison BarrWomen in the Church: A Biblical Theology of Women in Ministry by Denise M. Kjesbo and Stanley J. GrenzWhy Wesleyans Favor Women in Ministry by Ken Schenck Surprised by Scripture: Engaging Contemporary Issues **by N. T. Wright

Articles:

"Women in Ministry" by David M. Scholer**https://www.fuller.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Women-in-Ministry-A-Biblical-Basis-for-Equal-Partnership.pdf

"Why Arguments against Women in Ministry Aren't Biblical" by Ben Witheringtonhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/bibleandculture/2009/10/why-arguments-against-women-in-ministry-arent-biblical.html#comments Other:
Marg Mowczkohttps://margmowczko.com/

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