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Book Review: Domestic Violence: Identification and Restoration
By: S.M. Reed | October 14, 2026
Sarah Reed reviews Jean A. Dimock’s Domestic Violence: Identification and Restoration, highlighting its examination of domestic abuse, its impact on women and children, and the cultural and systemic barriers survivors face. The review emphasizes the book’s practical and biblical insights for recognizing abuse, supporting survivors, and equipping pastors, counselors, and others working with [...]
What We Believe Matters
By: Carrie Silveira | October 8, 2026
As we let go of bad theology, the whole church may be built up. Beliefs inform action: When women are recognized as truly equal to men, they will be able to work alongside them as partners, and women and men alike will benefit.
If One Part Hurts: Healing, Hope, and Flourishing
By: Megan Chitsike | October 8, 2026
Sometimes healing looks like finding a group of supportive people on the same journey, learning and growing together even when change is slow to come.
The Body Knows: A Theology of Forgiveness
By: Jazmine Lawrence | October 8, 2026
Discussions of healing and the body are not only metaphorical. Both body and spirit can suffer together when impacted by bad theology.
Feeling Pain in the Body of Christ
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | October 8, 2026
Because of the global efforts of egalitarians, every day we hear from someone who was near despair but now has found joy and encouragement in the understanding that “in Christ Jesus there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave or free, male or female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” We see healing.
The Harms of Teaching Women Not to Trust Themselves
By: Sarah Ago | September 23, 2026
Teaching women to distrust their hearts can undermine their desires and discernment. Explore a biblical approach to self-denial, surrender, and trusting God.
A Response to SBC’s Restrictions on Women
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | June 17, 2026
As the Southern Baptist Convention continues to restrict women’s leadership, President Mimi Haddad contrasts those efforts with the biblical witness and the legacy of Southern Baptist women like Lottie Moon. Celebrating women who faithfully answered God’s call to preach, teach, and lead, Mimi argues that the church should support all whom God has [...]
Women and Words: After the Harm: Wrestling Evil and Reclaiming Women’s Voices in Scripture with Rev. Dr. Ingrid Faro
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International, Ingrid Faro | February 27, 2026
On this episode of Mutuality Matters: Women and Words, Host Dr. Mimi Haddad interviewed Rev. Dr. Ingrid Faro. Ingrid described her challenging childhood and young married life as one of abuse, both psychologically and physically.
Judges 19 as a Paradigm for Understanding and Responding to Human Trafficking
By: Chuck Pitts | February 27, 2026
Judges 19 contains a seldom read, let alone studied or discussed, story of misogyny, subjugation, rape, murder, and dismemberment. Determining how to handle such atrocities in the Bible makes texts such as these difficult to address.
A Negative Model Of Manhood In Judges 19
By: Craig Keener | February 27, 2026
In a society where men still hold most of the social power and where the average husband possesses more physical power than the average wife, we desperately need models of manhood that stress responsibility rather than exploitation, service rather than abuse of power.