Sheologians

In this story time episode we travel back to 1935 for Summer to tell the story of the shark in Australia that vomited an entire arm, and the capers that ensued when its owner was identified. The post Australian Sharks Will Eat Anything appeared first on Sheologians .

If you've read a book lately you know that the character who can't laugh at himself is the most obnoxious. In this episode we consider what it means to take criticism well and to lay aside the weight of being easily offended. The post Laughing at Yourself appeared first on Sheologians .

In this episode the ladies talk about what feminism, #MeToo, and even the church has done in the conversation and work around dealing with sexual assault. Of course, the most important consideration in this discussion is what does God's law have to say about these situations? Join us! The post What About Sexual Assault? appeared first on Sheologians .

In this episode we answer a listener question about what the difference is between false teaching and unhelpful teaching. Is there a time when something might not be false, but is totally not necessary to spend your effort on? Let's chat! The post False or Unhelpful? appeared first on Sheologians .

In this episode we talk about an aspect of controlling our speech that often gets overlooked when we dither about making sure our kids never say mean words like "stupid." But how seriously do we take warnings in Scripture against idle talk? Do we model being idle chatterers for our children? Let's chat! The post Idle Chatter appeared first on Sheologians .

"Don't be a bummer" is great life advice, but it's incomplete. Instead of being a bummer, what SHOULD you be? In this episode we talk about the Christian duty of joyful living. The post Try Smiling! appeared first on Sheologians .

In this episode we discuss the difference between righteous anger, sinful anger, and how easy it is to mask our sinful anger under the guise of just "being frustrated." Join us! The post You’re Angry appeared first on Sheologians .

Join us for our annual summer recommends episode where we discuss what we are reading and the things we think everyone should use or practice over the coming months. The post Summer Recommends appeared first on Sheologians .

After a brief discussion about Harry Potter and topics we don't plan to discuss, we dive into why sexual revolutions always lead to bloodshed, and how not all conspiracy theories are conspiarcy theories. The post Cultish & Sheologians Presents: Tom O’Neill & The Official Story of Manson (Part 2) appeared first on Sheologians .

In this episode we are joined by Andrew and Jeremiah, the Cultish crew, to discuss the fallout of the Manson murders on the conscience of America. In his book Chaos, Tom O'Neill dissects the problems with the official story of the Manson murders, leading to some wild discoveries that rock what we have always believed was happening in that era. The post Cultish & Sheologians Present: Tom O&#82...

In this episode we discuss meaning, body image, vanity, objective beauty, and how God changes everything. The post On Vanity appeared first on Sheologians .

After a weird rambling conversation about pre-Flood culture and potential weird futures, we discuss why working hard in your relationships is not a sign that something is wrong. The post The Work of Love appeared first on Sheologians .

In this episode we discuss pregnancy cravings, being responsible for your emotions, and the proper mothering of emotions. The post My Emotions, Your Responsibility appeared first on Sheologians .

In this episode we discuss what it means to be content in the season you're in, and how to have an overall perspective of your life that helps bring joy even in the midst of difficulty. The post Taking Turns appeared first on Sheologians .

In this episode we talk why New Age practices are so mainstream. Ultimately, all of life is worship and there are only two religions. Let's chat! The post Witches, Witches, Everywhere! appeared first on Sheologians .

One of the questions sent in to us all the time is, "How do I stay on top of all of my duties as a wife and a mother?" So, the house is a mess, the kids haven't bathed, and you're feeling short tempered. What does it mean that Christ is reigning even over the mess? The post Just Doing It appeared first on Sheologians .

In this episode Summer & Joy discuss what flattery is, how to recognize it, and why it ought not to be an immediate cringe feeling when we hear it. Join us! The post Flattery: Words That Should Taste Like Death appeared first on Sheologians .

In this kind-of yearly plot point, the girls interview each other. This year they discuss household management, Toy Story films ranked, advice for single women, and thoughts on working in ministry. Join us! The post The Interview appeared first on Sheologians .

For many, the #MeToo movement was a pivotal moment of activism that set the stage for important matters to be spoken about publicly. Unfortunately, what the movement has really revealed is that our culture is totally unable to define abuse and make victims whole. Join us as we discuss the ways in which women are encouraged to do that which causes harm by this movement. The post Hashtag Feminism ap...

It's a feminist true crime story time! In this episode Summer tells the story of Ann Cooper Hewitt, who was involuntarily sterilized by her mother in order to steal her inheritance. The ensuing court case captured the attention of a nation that was on the leading edge of eugenics—the United States. The post The Tragedy of Ann Cooper Hewitt appeared first on Sheologians .

As we wrap up our discussion on the fourth (current) wave of feminist leaders, Joy takes us through a discussion that hits on critical race theory, so-called "body positivity", depression, social media influence, and fame. Join us! The post Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the 4th Wave (Part Two) appeared first on Sheologians .

As we kick off our discussion of the wave of feminism that we are currently in, Summer breaks the rules a little bit because the topic of transgenderism—which can't be skipped over if we are talking about current feminism—is such an emotional one. Join us! The post Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the Fourth Wave (Part One) appeared first on Sheologians .

In this episode, Joy tells us the story of Rebecca Walker, the author and activist responsible for coining the term "third wave" in a time when many were arguing for a "postfeminist" era. Her mother was Alice Walker, author of "The Color Purple" and their relationship, which was tense and difficult, was the subject of much of Walker's writing regarding motherhood and feminism. Join us! The post Fe...

In this episode, because we discuss the author of Prozac Nation, Elizabeth Wurtzel, we end up discussing mental health, clinical depression, and why the women of the third wave were so angry with the world. The post Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the Third Wave (Part One) appeared first on Sheologians .

Arlie Hochschild was the sociologist and second wave feminist that coined the term "the second shift" in reference to mothers who had full-time jobs in the workforce as well as at home. In this episode we discuss her legacy and how so many of her observations regarding the multitudinous issues with women full-time in the workplace were correct, while her solutions were hopelessly wrong. The post F...