How Learning About Feminine Metaphors for God Undermines Rape Culture
Recently, my husband wrote about his own journey in realizing that sexual aggression toward women is not about his own moral purity (not all men!),
August 20, 2018
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Is the Gospel the Antidote to Misogyny?
In part 1 of this series, we established that sin, group think, evil spiritual forces, misuse of power, and an inadequate understanding of Scripture have
August 15, 2018
After Willow Creek: How Can Churches Make Women Feel Safe Again?
The news coming out of Willow Creek Community Church recently has been nothing short of tragic. It has been painful to hear the stories of
August 9, 2018
How Did We Get Here?: Misogyny in the Church and World
This is a two part series. In part one, we’ll trace the history and impact of misogyny. In part two, we’ll explore what Jesus has
August 8, 2018
Enter the CBE Writing Contest!
Last year, CBE hosted our first ever popular writing contest and it was a huge success! We’re holding the contest again this year because we’re
August 2, 2018
Tattoos, Debt, and Virginity: What Does the Bible Actually Say to Women?
Does God prefer “debt-free virgins without tattoos”? A recent viral article claims that men do, and that women should avoid college, independence, career, and the
July 30, 2018
Forget Everything You Think You Know About Mary Magdalene
“Her very name evokes images of beauty and sensuality, yet when we look for this creature in the New Testament, we look for her in
July 26, 2018
The Character Gap Between Willow Creek and Jimmy Carter
The Bible’s Warning to Leaders From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture speaks emphatically about character alignment in leaders. It’s impossible to miss God’s point. Leaders have
July 25, 2018
Mars Hill Remixed: Preventing the Past from Becoming the Present
A couple days ago, my wife Jessica and I finished reading a rather depressing book: Biblical Porn: Affect, Labor, and Pastor Mark Driscoll’s Evangelical Empire.
July 17, 2018
In the Parables, God is Father, Shepherd, and also Woman
My church recently learned the song, “Sound of Adoration,” written by Bryan Torwalt and performed by the band, Jesus Culture. It begins like this, “When
July 12, 2018