The Faithful Feminists Podcast

This week, we rethink the rite of baptism as a more social, systemic, and justly commitment. We also share personal experiences with baptism and explore differences between each of the three accounts. For a full transcript, visit us online at thefaithfulfeminists.com

Join us this week as we explore who John is and his link to the Beloved Disciple; the themes of light, darkness, and language through the lens of Audre Lorde's work; and the importance of the call to 'come and see.' Transcripts for this episode are available at our website at www.thefaithfulfeminsts.com

Welcome back to another year of the podcast! In this episode, we introduce the New Testament, explore the annunciation and miraculous births of Jesus and John the Baptist. For a full transcript, visit us online at thefaithfulfeminists.com

Friends! Thanks for joining us as we wrap up our year-long study of the Hebrew Bible with the last six books of the text. We also look back on this incredible year by announcing our listener's favorite episodes, Channing and Elise's favorite stories and characters, and big takeaways from a year spent in the richness of the Hebrew Bible. This is our last episode for 2022, as we take a break for the...

In this week's episode, we read the story of Jonah with a queer lens, a lens of critique against biased leaders, and finally offer an internalized reading around anger.  For the full transcript, visit us online at thefaithfulfeminists.com

In this episode we explore the messages in the social-justice oriented text of Amos. What can this prophet on the margins teach us about systemic exploitation of the poor and how it applies to our day? Listen and find out! The transcript for this episode is available on our website at www.thefaithfulfeminists.com  

In this episode, we unpack the problematic metaphor of God and Israel as an abusive husband/wife dynamic. By exposing and disarming the text, we can be better prepared to address issues with courage and critique. For a full transcript, visit us online at thefaithfulfeminists.com

Join us this week as we immerse ourselves in a story of mythic proportions - lions, fire, and miracles, oh my! We uncover the treasures hidden in the book of Daniel, including a road map of resistance and stories to inspire. Find the transcript for this week's episode on our website www.thefaithfulfeminists.com 

Join us as we study the book of Ezekiel and explore the unexpected images of God and the parables of the Watchmen and the Shepherd. The book of Ezekiel also had a surprise in store as we discovered themes of creation, destruction, and re-creation. Transcript for this episode will be available soon on www.thefaithfulfeminists.com

This week, we look at the second half of Jeremiah and find heavy critiques of prophets and religious institutions. The Queen of Heaven shows up and is supported by her ladies in waiting. Finally, we offer a psychological, postcolonial, and feminist approach to the book of Lamentations. For the full transcript, visit us online at thefaithfulfeminists.com

Join us for this week's episode as we reimagine the marriage between God and Israel as an informed consensual power exchange, examine the critique of colonialism and imperialism in Jeremiah, introduce the concept of public theologians, and touch on the character of the Queen of Heaven in the first half of the book of Jeremiah. Find the transcript for this episode on our website at www.thefaithfulf...

This week, we close the book of Isaiah discussing hypocrisy, dreams for humanity, and mothering images of God. For a full transcript, visit us online at thefaithfulfeminists.com

Join us for this week's episode as we explore the Messianic writings of Isaiah and discuss the radical politics of Jesus, another name of God, and complex, multi-faceted heritages. Transcript for this episode will be available soon on www.thefaithfulfeminists.com

This week, we discuss wisdom literature, the stereotypes of "evil women," and a critique of colonial systems of oppression, including capitalism. Who ever thought the scriptures could carry so much! For a full transcript, visit us online at thefaithfulfeminists@gmail.com

Join us for our final week in the book of Psalms! We explore themes and imagery that excites us and asks us to deepen our study of poetry as pearls of wisdom in Psalm 102, 104, 119, and 147. The transcript for this week's episode can be found on our website at www.thefaithfulfeminists.com

This week, we continue exploring Psalms through the lens of repentance, change, and creativity. We issue a content warning on this episode as we discuss Rezendes' Associated Press article and abuse in the church. We also follow Psalms' invitation to process our ideas and emotions though creative mediums like poetry, art, and dance. For a full transcript, visit us online at thefaithfulfeminists.com

Join us this week as we explore themes of authenticity, joy, sorrow, gratitude, and lament in the prayers and poetry of the Psalmists. How might we draw on their creativity as we approach our reading? Find the transcript for this episode at www.thefaithfulfeminists.com

This week, join us as we explore traditional and personal interpretations of the book of Job through themes of grief, transformation, and poetry. For a full transcript, visit us online at thefaithfulfeminists.com

Join us this week as we explore the iconic story of Esther. We look at the main characters in the story and what questions about power and approaches to advocacy efforts they inspire in us, as well as bring gender non-conforming characters into view. We're excited to be back on the podcast, and thrilled to have you join us!   Find the transcript for this episode on our website at www.thefaithfulfe...

Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Amber Richardson. Amber discusses the impact and ties this story has within Mormonism and how we can tell better stories toward healing.  

This week, we are joined by our lovely friend and expert Amber Richardson. Join us for part one of this episode as we discuss the context of Bathsheba and David and uncover misconceptions about their story. Stay tuned for part 2!

This week, we discuss the love of David and Jonathan, queer tropes, and complex characters. We also explore the people advocating on behalf of Jonathan and women's role as saviors, tricksters, and witches. For a full transcript, visit us at thefaithfulfeminists.com

We exhale a sigh of relief this week as we explore healthy, loving, and consensual familial, marriage, and parenting relationships (both heterosexual and queer!) modeled in the book of Ruth. We also join Hannah in the first few chapters of Samuels as she finds and uses her voice to share her pain of infertility with God and celebrate her journey of growth and reward.   Find the transcript for this...

This week, we encounter the book of which we have been quite afraid. The book of Judges contain two "Texts of Terror" and we explore their modern-day relevance as they address exploitation and unspeakable violence. Alongside these stories we also meet Deborah, Jael, and Delilah and explore non-binary and sex-positive interpretations. For the full transcript, visit us online at thefaithfulfeminists...

Join us this week as Channing leads us through our study on the book of Joshua. Follow the Israelites as they move from the wilderness into Jericho and beyond. Discover the heartaches and the lessons to be found in the text this week as we grapple with ethically challenging portions of scripture. What power do these ancient stories hold over our lives today? As it turns out, a whole lot. Content w...