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Valiant or Virtuous? Gender Bias in Bible Translation

By: Suzanne McCarthy | June 27, 2021

This book explores a systematic bias in translating the Bible and in interpreting its teachings, which suggests that men are inherently suited to be leaders in the home, church, and community, while it is God’s plan for women to submit to men’s leadership. 

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Logical Leadership

By: Lynne Babbitt | June 9, 2021

Stereotypes say women are too emotional to lead, while men are clear and logical leaders. But when we look at the Bible, we find that these stereotypes are not only incorrect, they are also unbiblical.  

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Christian Egalitarian Leadership: Empowering the Whole Church According to the Scriptures

By: Jeff Miller | April 30, 2021

Christian Egalitarian Leadership takes further steps toward broadening the issues (e.g., it is about more than gender) but also focuses on one essential aspect of the thriving of egalitarianism—leadership.

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Christian Egalitarian Leadership: Empowering the Whole Church According to the Scriptures

By: Jeff Miller | April 30, 2021

Christian Egalitarian Leadership takes further steps toward broadening the issues (e.g., it is about more than gender) but also focuses on one essential aspect of the thriving of egalitarianism—leadership.

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Preacher Woman: A Critical Look at Sexism without Sexists

By: Katie Lauve-Moon | April 1, 2021

Lauve-Moon investigates how institutional sexism is upheld through both unconscious and conscious biases. In doing so, she demonstrates that addressing issues of sexism and gender inequality within organizations must extend beyond good intentions and inclusive policies.

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The Ministry of Women in the New Testament: Reclaiming the Biblical Vision for Church Leadership

By: Dorothy Ann Lee | February 16, 2021

A respected New Testament scholar examines the entire New Testament, arguing that women were not only valued as disciples but also given leadership roles, which has implications for the contemporary church.

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Introduction to Mutuality Matters

By: Erin Moniz, Blake Dean | December 2, 2020

In this catalyst episode Blake and Erin explain the vision behind this podcast as well as defining some key terms that will be used in future episodes.

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Christian Egalitarian Leadership: Empowering the Whole Church according to the Scriptures

By: Aída Besançon Spencer, William David Spencer | October 30, 2020

Thoughtful and devout Christian leaders carefully explain how sharing leadership follows God’s intentions and is crucial to implement today.

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Beyond Hashtag Activism: Comprehensive Justice in a Complicated Age

By: Mae Elise Cannon | May 26, 2020

Activist Mae Elise Cannon takes us beyond the hashtags to serious engagement with real issues. God calls the church to respond substantively to the needs of the poor, the realities of racial inequity, and the mistreatment of women and the marginalized.

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Women Priests and the Image of God

By: Karen Strand Winslow | April 30, 2020

C. S. Lewis argued against women as priests in his 1948 essay, “Priestesses in the Church?” His reasoning was that a female priest could not adequately represent a male God. Winslow examines this reasoning and finds it lacking.

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