From Secret Egalitarian to Fierce Advocate
I grew up in Finland—one of the most egalitarian societies in the world. Though no culture is perfect, Finland continuously tops UN and World Bank
February 20, 2018
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How to Deal with Sexism in Your Church
Not long ago, I served on an advisory board for a Christian organization. After a morning of listening to departmental reviews from operational staff, I
February 13, 2018
How Egalitarian Theology Sets Men Free Too
Few Christians can say that their church has handled abuse, sexual exploitation, and domestic violence against women properly. Likely even fewer can say that their
February 8, 2018
Why John Piper’s Words Should Grieve Men, Too
Last week, theologian John Piper made headlines for saying that women shouldn’t be seminary professors, because seminaries train men to become pastors, and since women
February 6, 2018
Why Using Gender-Accurate Language In Worship Is Important
“Joy to the world, the Savior reigns. Let men their songs employ!” We sang these words a month ago on Christmas Eve. I quietly sang
February 1, 2018
Priscilla and Aquila Model Marriage “More Accurately”
If you’ve spent any time in church (or studying the New Testament text), you’ve heard of the famous couple, Priscilla and Aquila. Biblical narratives centered
January 30, 2018
A Woman Called and Qualified to Preach
I grew up in a traditional, warm, and well-meaning suburban Baptist church in Western Canada. No one who looked like me ever brought a word,
January 23, 2018
4 Problems with Andy Savage’s Apology
This past Friday, The Wartburg Watch exposed megachurch pastor Andy Savage for sexually assaulting a teenage girl, Jules Woodsen, who has now come forward to
January 10, 2018
Support Survivors and Defy Patriarchy in 2018
At the beginning of 2017, I wrote a blog calling women to speak out and use our voices like never before. And did we ever!
January 9, 2018
Why Husbands Can’t “Get Her Ready for Jesus”
In mid-December, an article was published on the Desiring God website titled “Husbands, Get Her Ready for Jesus.” Written by a Philadelphia pastor named Bryan
January 3, 2018