Theology Girls Podcast

Today we are sharing a conversation featuring author and feminist theologian, Claire McKeever Burgett. Claire and and Katy discuss both her books, Blessed are the Women and In the Beginning Were the Women and how she uses the art of sacred imagination to retell the stories of lesser known women throughout the Biblical text. Claire also explains how she uses the ancient Jewish practice of midrash i...

Today we are sharing a recent conversation with Kari Maddox about what it’s really like to be a female pastor. Katy and Kari discuss her recent rise to internet fame due to a series of reels she created addressing women’s leadership roles in the Bible and early church, as well as the push back she’s received. Kari also shares about her ministry journey and misconceptions some people may have when...

Today we are sharing a recent conversation spiritual director, coach, and author, Bekah Stewart to discuss her book “Permission to Matter: Reclaiming Women’s Humanity & Authority at the Invitation of Jesus”. In this conversation, Bekah and Katy discuss the value of spiritual direction, advice for women who feel sidelined in faith based spaces and what it looks like to come out of hiding. Bekah als...

Today we are sharing a recent conversation with author Anna Rollins about her new memoir “Famished: On Food, Sex, and Growing Up as a Good Girl”. Katy and Anna discuss how growing up in conservative spaces shape how women view their bodies, disordered eating, complicated GLP1 medication marketing, and how we can raise children to have healthy relationships with food. Check out our bonus episode wi...

Today we are interrupting our podcast schedule to bring you a conversation Katy had last week with Executive Director of Baptist Women in Ministry, Meredith Stone. Katy and Meredith discuss the recent SBC vote to further restrict the voices of women as well as do a deep dive on the tainted history of the Southern Baptist Church. Meredith also explains why this issue continues to come up over and o...

Today we are sharing a bonus conversation with Jamaican-Canadian Gospel artist and songwriter, K-Anthony. K-Anthony was the winner of the prestigious 2024 Juno Award for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year with his EP Arrow. Katy and K-Anthony discuss his recent graduation from seminary and why writing theologically sound and rich music matters. They also discuss the intersection of th...

Today we are sharing a conversation with Pastor Benjamin Cremer about his work in combating Christian Nationalism online and why it matters. Ben and Katy discuss his unlikely rise to internet fame and how at times it has come with a cost, as well as why most pastors are seemingly afraid to talk about suffering and injustices from the pulpit. Ben also walks us through the many ways Christian Nation...

Today we are sharing a conversation with author, professor and theologian Beth Felker Jones about her new book, “Why I Am Protestant.” Beth and Katy discuss what Protestant has to offer believers (especially women) while many believers are being drawn to Roman Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy. Beth also reframes what some may see as division as each specific denomination fulfilling a calling to sh...

Today we are sharing a conversation with theologian, professor and author, Ingrid Faro, about her newest book “Redeeming Eden”. Ingrid shares how many people throughout history have misinterpreted creation and the fall in ways that oppress and limit women, as well as how women in the Bible advance the story of salvation. We also talk about Ingrid’s nontraditional faith journey, deconstruction, and...

Today we are sharing a conversation with pastor, professor, and author Matthew Kim about his new book “Becoming a Friendlier Church.” In this conversation, Matthew and Katy talk through why most churches perceive themselves as friendly even when that is not the felt experience of visitors, and how often minority groups have often been made to feel left out in church spaces. Matt discusses how past...

Today we are sharing a recent conversation with author Dorothy Greco about her new book, “For the Love of Women: Uprooting and Healing Misogyny in America.” In this episode, Dorothy and Katy discuss what exactly misogyny is and how it shoes up across a variety of spheres, including the church, and what faith leaders can do about it. Listen to our bonus episode with Dorothy on Substack where we dis...

Today we are sharing a conversation with friend of the podcast and upcoming author, Jessica LM Jenkins. Jessica and Katy discuss the Proverbs 31 woman, who she was and who she wasn’t. Jessica and Katy discuss how to read wisdom literature as a whole and also how pastors and ministry leaders can teach on the Proverbs 31 without shaming women. For more information on the Proverbs 31 woman, check out...

Today we are sharing a conversation with Christian marriage and sex expert, Sheila Gregoire. Sheila is known for her podcast Bare Marriage and the multitude of books she’s written on the subject, including The Great Sex Rescue, The Marriage You Want, She Deserves Better, and a Good Girls Guide to Sex (just to name a few). Sheila and Katy discuss all things purity culture and complementarian theolo...

Today we are sharing a conversation with Biblical Scholar and president of The Center for Women in Leadership, Dr. Lynn Cohick. Lynn and Katy discuss all things women in the New Testament and Early Church, including why historical context matters when approaching Biblical stories, hidden figures in the writings of Paul, all the ways females have contributed to Christian thought and theology, and s...

Today we are sharing a conversation with author and historian Daniel Hummel about his book “The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism.” Daniel not only defines dispensationalism but also discusses why he thinks this theology (which places a heavy emphasis on Israel and a physical rapture of the church) has made its way into American politics and why it’s appeal has begun to fade over the past decades...

Today we are sharing a conversation with author, Elizabeth Berget about her upcoming book, “Love Like a Mother: How the Sacred Work of Motherhood Reveals the Maternal Heart of God.” Elizabeth and Katy discuss what inspired her to write this book as well as the pressures placed on young moms to get it right and the misconception that God is male and how it may impact our theology negatively. Elizab...

Today we are sharing a conversation with Behold Coffee founder and owner, Rachael Steudeman. If you’re new to the podcast, check out episode 11 with Katy and Rachael as they discuss their friendship and reconciliation process. In this episode, you’ll hear how Behold Coffee went from a dream to reality in just a matter of months. Rachael also shares valuable tips for anyone hoping to start a busine...

Today, we’ve got a really important conversation to share with you featuring licensed psychologists and authors, Mark Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky to discuss their new book, “Emerging Sexual Identities”. In this conversation, Katy chats with Mark and Julia about all the new terminology being used by youth today to discuss their sexual and gender identities, the dangers of conversion therapy versus a...

Today on the podcast, we’re sharing a conversation with Missouri Baptist University Professor of Biblical Studies & Director of Christian Studies, Dr. Matt Easter about how the resurrection changes everything. Katy and Dr. Easter dive deep into the significance of the resurrection for those navigating despair, sickness, and aging, and also why it matters that women were the first to see the empty...

Today on the podcast, we’re sharing a conversation with author and ministry leader Stephanie Watson about her new book, “Ruth’s Need for a Redeemer: A Bible Study on Loss, Loyalty, and Unexpected Love.” Katy and Stephanie explore the themes present in the book of Ruth, such as covenant, loyalty and provision, as well as the tension between academia and practical application type Biblical study. If...

Today on the podcast we are sharing a powerful conversation Katy recently had with iconographer Kelly Latimore. Kelly and Katy discuss why icons and symbols have been traditionally rejected in Evangelical spaces, telling stories through creativity and how art can often be a form of activism and lift the voices of women and other minorities. In our bonus Substack episode, Kelly and Katy discuss the...

Today on the podcast, Katy shares a conversation with positive parenting educator and family life coach, Wendy Snyder. Wendy is the founder of Fresh Start Family and has an upcoming book coming out in May called “Fresh Start Your Family: Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home” which is available for pre-order now. Wendy and Katy chat about all things parenting, the risks of authoritarian...

Today on the podcast, Katy shares a very important conversation she had with podcaster, author, and theologian Preston Sprinkle about his new book, “From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Look at What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership”. Preston and Katy cover a lot of ground including why it took him so long to write on this subject, trad wife culture, Doug Wilson, why context matters as w...

Today on the podcast, Katy shares a conversation with Jessica LM Jenkins about the book of Esther, Purim, and rethinking the Biblical story in light of the Epstein files and the sexual exploitation of women and girls. Before listening, please know that topics surrounding human trafficking and sexual abuse are discussed in this episode, so please listen with care. If you or someone you know if suff...

Today on the podcast, Katy shares a special bonus conversation with co-founder and owner of Ninni Co. pacifiers, Joy Williams. Katy and joy discuss all things related to starting a business and the joys and challenges of being an entrepreneur, as well as how Joy’s faith has both been strengthened and challenged during this journey. You’ll also hear some special, and very exciting news about Ninni...