The Women Scholars and Professionals Podcast

“Women do truly initiate these key movements in redemption history…All of a sudden this narrative came, how each life was linked and…how, more than bread crumbs, it became a highway that people had overlooked.” — Ingrid Faro What would it mean for all of us—women and men—to understand that from the beginning women are a part of God’s plan for the world, including its redemption? This question is a...

“I had to tell myself, ‘Don’t apologize for [your ideas] anymore. Put it out there, stand by it, and just share what you know.’ I would tell people to boldly share what it is that you have been given to share.” — Kristin Kobes Du Mez Professor and scholar Kristin Kobes Du Mez joins us on the podcast to talk about the complicated history of women in the evangelical world and what it means for life...

“All of the church needs all of Scripture. It’s for men and women, all of it is for men and women. And what do we benefit when we get it all? We get a much clearer, kinder, more gracious, loving view of God.” — Sandra Glahn Professor and scholar Sandra Glahn joins us on the podcast to talk about Biblical women and the crucial, integrated role they play in the story of Scripture. What is the cost t...

“I’m always in the abyss…I used to feel like it was wrong that I was there…that God was upset with me that I was always there. And I realized I had grown into trusting more that God holds all of it. I’m not outside of God.” — Jean Neely Author and educator Jean Neely joins us on the podcast to talk about the complicated reality of living with mental illness and her journey of faith along the way....

Welcome to The Wise & Courageous Podcast, where we host conversations with women leaders about how they are seeking and engaging wisdom and courage in their leadership and work in this unique season. “Once you have been to the edge of the cliff, it gives you a heart for others who are feeling like they are barely hanging on.” — Pamela Simmons Pamela Simmons joins Nancy Pedulla on The Wise and...

“I think it’s important to learn how to treat ourselves humanely and find opportunities of flourishing for ourselves — of course for ourselves, but also as an act of representation for others. I think that’s really important.” — Elaine Howard Ecklund Social scientist Elaine Howard Ecklund and Management Scholar Denise Daniels join us on the podcast to talk about their research regarding the integr...

Welcome to The Wise & Courageous Podcast, where we host conversations with women leaders about how they are seeking and engaging wisdom and courage in their leadership and work in this unique season. “It took courage for me to transform myself from somebody who was comfortable in the background doing safe research to doing something much more controversial in the public eye.” — Cynthia Prescot...

“Stability of the heart cannot come in isolation. It comes in community. It comes with the long haul — failing and getting up again. It comes with not living a life to minimize risk, and not living a life to minimize friction. We’re not seeking ease, but to live a life that is full of resilience.” — Tish Harrison Warren Author and priest Tish Harrison Warren joins us on the podcast to talk about t...

“I believe that God loves women. Full stop. And the ways that Jesus treated women demonstrates his love for and respect for women. And I think if systems, if governments, if work places, if churches, if marriages, if there were places that took seriously what does it mean to love women well, then I think misogyny would fall.” — Dorothy Littell Greco Author and speaker Dorothy Littell Greco joins u...

“The kingdom that is coming will actually be ordinary....There will be change, but there will not be crisis. The kingdom will be quite ordinary. So, no matter where you find yourself, if you’re in a difficult place, that is on the horizon for sure.” — Amy Peeler Professor and priest Amy Peeler joins us on the podcast to discuss the gifts we can receive from the liturgical season of Ordinary Time....

Welcome to The Wise & Courageous Podcast, where we host conversations with women leaders about how they are seeking and engaging wisdom and courage in their leadership and work in this unique season. “Somebody came to me and said, ‘You are not supposed to sit at the table. You work for the government; you are supposed to let the guests sit at the table.’ And I reflected on it and I thought-abs...

“You need to know yourself. You need to know your personal challenges. You need to know your hardwiring before you engage in anything.” — Joey Stabile Schewee Author and management consultant Joey Stabile Schewee joins us on the podcast to discuss the Enneagram and its usefulness in business and work contexts. What wisdom can we glean from the Enneagram to help us thrive in our work environments?...

“You cannot decolonize the academy. So, let’s get creative about what we can do.” — Kat Armas Author and theologian Kat Armas joins us on the podcast to discuss strategies for right-sizing our relationship with power in our world today. How do the ideologies of empire affect our daily lives and how shall we respond? Author and theologian Kat Armas joins us on the podcast to discuss her recent book...

Welcome to The Wise & Courageous Podcast, where we host conversations with women leaders about how they are seeking and engaging wisdom and courage in their leadership and work in this unique season. “God are you sure? Did you pick the right person? Why me? You are the only one who thinks I can do this, so tell me, what do I do?... That was a time when I felt like I had to be courageous and re...

“Can you have reconciliation in the present if you are not acknowledging what has happened in the past?” — Dr. Karen J. Johnson Historian and professor Karen J. Johnson joins us on the podcast to discuss how the practice of history draws us forth into courage and action. How can the study of history teach us to grow in our skills of courage and hope? Historian and professor Karen J. Johnson joins...

“You need to build a network .... The biggest mistake we make is just walking in and doing our job and not recognizing we need advocates and allies for every space that we’re in.” — Froswa’ Booker-Drew Author and non-profit executive Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew joins us on the podcast to discuss skills for navigating leadership pressures and barriers. What does it look like to successfully overcome ch...

Welcome to The Wise & Courageous Podcast, where we host conversations with women leaders about how they are seeking and engaging wisdom and courage in their leadership and work in this unique season. “In any situation where you are uncertain about how to proceed: where you are new, where you have to have the courage to learn in public, to acknowledge publicly that yes, you are learning. And ye...

“Whatever work you are doing you bring yourself to that work, so it matters what kind of person you are.” — Alyson Pryor Spiritual director and therapist Alyson Pryor joins us on the podcast to discuss the benefits and the challenges of taking personal spiritual retreats. How can you cultivate a practice of taking personal spiritual retreats — and is it really worth the effort? Therapist and spiri...

“Don’t forget about the good. Don’t forget that there are stories of people doing things that work out there.” — Christine Jeske Anthropologist and professor Christine Jeske joins us on the podcast to discuss ways to persevere in the long pursuit of racial justice. What does it look like to persevere in the long, hard work of pursuing racial justice? Author and anthropologist Christine Jeske joins...

Welcome to The Wise & Courageous Podcast, where we host conversations with women leaders about how they are seeking and engaging wisdom and courage in their leadership and work in this unique season. “We say we can do it ourselves, but we can’t — we have to bring others in and work as a community and hear their input-as valued as our own.” — Kelly Vaughn Kelly Vaughn, newly appointed Dean for...

“God didn’t call me in spite of who I am but because of who I am … and that’s true of all of us.” — Rev. Dr. Kate Coleman Listen in on our fall book club interview as Women Scholars and Professionals book club host Jasmine Obeyesekere conducts an online discussion with author and Christian leader Rev. Dr. Kate Coleman where they talk about internal challenges for women leaders as we pursue our cal...

Welcome to The Wise & Courageous Podcast, where we host conversations with women leaders about how they are seeking and engaging wisdom and courage in their leadership and work in this unique season. “The caliber of my leadership depends upon the health and caliber of the rest of my life. I can’t show up for people unless I am in a good place personally to show up. There’s some humility with t...

“If at all possible, resist the dehumanizing forces that are at work in grad school and in the early days of your academic employment.” — Emily Hunter McGowin Theologian and professor Emily Hunter McGowin joins us on the podcast to discuss the nature of family in the context of God’s kingdom. How can we live as faithful followers of Jesus within our complex family narratives? Author and theologian...

“Hospitality is not only external; it’s internal. Hospitality is not only inside of spaces; it’s also wherever we go.” — Laura Baghdassarian Murray Spiritual director Laura Baghdassarian Murray joins us on the podcast to discuss the place of spiritual hospitality in our everyday lives. How can we find authentic ways to offer and receive hospitality that can transform our lives? Author and spiritua...

Welcome to The Wise & Courageous Podcast, where we host conversations with women leaders about how they are seeking and engaging wisdom and courage in their leadership and work in this unique season. “I would like to leave a legacy of hope…. I get a lot of confidence knowing that God will win at the end. I know the end of this story. How amazing that we get that privilege.” — Ruth López Turley...