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
The Subtle Hazing of Women in Ministry
Editor’s Note: This is one of the 2019 Top 15 CBE Writing Contest winners. It was my first year of seminary. I looked over the
December 4, 2019
Better Together: An Interview with Kristen Padilla and Tara Beth Leach
Editor’s Note: The following is an interview CBE International conducted with Kristen Padilla and Tara Beth Leach. Kristen and Tara were two of the organizers
December 3, 2019
Giving Thanks for the Women
This week, many of us in the US will celebrate Thanksgiving. This holiday asks us to be thankful for the good things we have in
November 25, 2019
Who Decides? Transitioning Churches as an Egalitarian Couple
Editor’s Note: This is a 2019 CBE Writing Contest winner. Enjoy! Here’s a hypothetical situation to consider: You and your spouse and family move to
November 19, 2019
Girls Are Bad at Math and Other Lies That Limit Women and Girls
When I was in elementary school, my exploratory music teacher had us count the beats in a measure of music. Asking our class for the
November 15, 2019
Playground Theologians
Editor’s Note: This is one of the Top 15 CBE Writing Contest winners. Enjoy! The sun was high, burning and taunting its victims below. The
November 13, 2019
Transcending Abuse: A Woman’s Use of the Belt, Breastplate, and Sword
Editor’s Note: This is one of the Top 15 CBE Writing Contest winners. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not
October 30, 2019
Racism and Patriarchy—Twin Demons of Abuse
Welcomed with handclapping and glee, the demeaning of women and people of color was celebrated on the platform and by attendees at the recent Truth
October 23, 2019
