The Marys of the Bible and the #MeToo Movement
Two years ago I took a sabbatical to write a book entitled The Marys of the Bible: The Original #MeToo Movement. It was a book
December 16, 2019
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A Chance to Learn from Mary
Growing up in a run-of-the-mill Southern Baptist church, I never spent a lot of time thinking about Mary. I had a vague sense that some
December 16, 2019
Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church
For centuries, discussions of early Christianity have focused on male leaders in the church. But there is ample evidence right in the New Testament that
March 14, 2019
Consider the Women: A Provocative Guide to Three Matriarchs of the Bible
A timely and compelling new look at three key women in the biblical narrative Among the mostly male-dominated narratives in Scripture, the stories of women
March 7, 2019
Mary and Early Christian Women: Hidden Leadership
This book reveals new early Christian evidence that Mary was remembered as a powerful role model for women leaders―women apostles, baptizers, and presiders at the
March 6, 2019
Walking Wounded: When Being A Woman in Ministry Hurts
Imagine you’re Mary, the mother of Jesus. You just made it through an unplanned pregnancy. You’ve delivered your baby in less than ideal conditions and
July 10, 2018
Advent and the God Who Makes Room
[Trigger warning: themes related to sexual assault] Two years ago, I made friends with a woman in another state via social media. We communicated through
December 4, 2017
Living a Shared Spirituality: What Jesus’s Parents Can Teach Us about Marriage
Christians are used to hearing about Joseph and Mary, usually around Christmas. Then, they’re the supporting cast, and Jesus is the focus. They certainly don’t
September 7, 2017
There’s Something About Mary (The Mother of Jesus): From Magnificat to Model Disciple
There’s Something About Mary (The Mother of Jesus): From Magnificat to Model Disciple
September 5, 2017
Ave Maria: Old Testament Allusions in the Magnificat
Luke 1:46–55 is both a beautiful hymn sung to glorify God and an interpretive puzzle. This text, widely known as the Magnificat, is one of
April 27, 2017