We Are More: Sisters Talk Faith & Feminism

This week we're asking "What in the Hallelujah?"—because our guest Heather Frazier is here! Author of "Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!" and full-time slayer of religious BS, Heather walks us through her wild ride of unlearning everything from fear-based faith to misogynistic theology. She’s hilarious, unfiltered, and somehow still full of grace. Come for the deconstruction, stay for the snark, an...

This week on The Church and the Restless , we’re decentering men—spiritually, socially, and scripturally. From Deborah the war-leading prophet, to St. Brigid who founded monasteries, to Margaret Towner—the first woman ordained in the Presbyterian Church, to Rachel Held Evans who made evangelical Twitter sweat—we’re reclaiming the pulpit. Women preaching isn’t some radical new doctrine; it’s been c...

We asked our TikTok audience one big question: what would make women feel safe in church again? The answers were honest, a little spicy, and surprisingly consistent. This week, we’re diving into our own experiences—navigating church spaces as women who’ve questioned where we belong—and sharing the responses that hit hardest. It's not about dragging people back to Sunday services... it’s about nami...

This week we’re keeping it chill(ish) and chatting about everything from Mackenzie Scott’s “quiet billionaire” philanthropy flex to a women-only rideshare app that actually prioritizes safety—because apparently that's still a radical concept. We’re also reading some of our favorite TikTok comments (the unhinged ones live rent-free in our heads) and laughing our way through the chaos. Oh, and we do...

We hated seeing our faces on Zoom, but loved talking to Cynthia Beach. She’s the brilliant mind behind The Surface of Water , and we’re diving into church trauma, fierce female characters, and the truth that cuts deep. From classroom memories to #ChurchToo realities, this conversation is raw, honest, and a little too familiar for anyone who's spent time behind the scenes at church. It’s one of tho...

Is he brooding… or just emotionally unavailable? In this episode, we dive into the relationships we were told to root for—Elizabeth & Darcy and Ross & Rachel. We'll unpack these problematic romances we grew up idolizing—because “he’s a cinnamon roll to her” only works if he’s not a raging jerk to literally everyone else. From Darcy's insult proposal to Ross’s chronic jealousy and entitleme...

Ever feel more like a crumpled plastic bag than a soaring firework? Same. This week, we’re calling out the lies that tell us we’re not smart enough, strong enough, or worthy enough—and where those lies really come from. From church culture to capitalism, we’re naming names and pushing back. Because you were never meant to stay stuck in the trash.

Women keep leaving the church—and the marriages it pushes. Maybe because “God will provide” somehow turned into “he pays the bills, you provide literally everything else.” In this episode, we’re redefining what it means to be a provider: emotionally, spiritually, relationally. It’s not just about money, and it’s definitely not just for men. Cue a Gloria Gaynor remix: I Will Provide.

Seventy percent of divorces in the U.S. are initiated by women—and no, it’s not because we’ve all been corrupted by Taylor Swift and oat milk lattes. Maybe it’s because women are finally realizing they don’t have to stay married to men who think doing the dishes is “helping.” We’re digging into what this stat actually says about marriage, independence, and why AOC’s “I will not yield to disrespect...

This week, we're back in Women and the Gender of God by Amy Peeler, and the last chapters are taking us there . We’re talking about Mary’s yes—not a passive “sure, whatever,” but an informed, free, and powerful choice . We’re digging into consent, agency, and why the “perfect path” theology we grew up with is... not it. Plus, we wade into the masculine myth surrounding God and how patriarchy manag...

What if God isn’t some bearded old guy in the sky? In this episode, we’re finally talking about Amy Peeler’s book, Women and the Gender of God , and yes — it’s as disruptive as it sounds. We're digging into who decided God had to be a “He,” why that stuck, and what cracks open when you question it. As always, it’s about gender, power, and the full-blown existential meltdown conservatives have when...

Ever notice how the headlines are all about men? We’re over it. This week, we’re flipping the script—starting with an art gallery that straight-up banned men (and yes, it’s as iconic as it sounds). We’re also diving into BookTok: why it's blowing up, who’s trying to tear it down, and how the backlash reeks of sexist nonsense. Women are reading, creating, curating—and we’re here for all of it. Let’...

This is the episode where we ask: why are women leading in the Bible... but still not allowed to lead in half our churches? We’re talking prophets, preachers, and a “mighty throng” of gospel-proclaiming women — while the men were literally asleep. Plus, we’re side-eyeing Bible translations that erase women and calling out the church for being more patriarchal than the culture it claims to stand ag...

You weren’t built to carry life alone—and you definitely weren’t meant to text your therapist, your mom, and your barista the same vent paragraph because you’ve got no one else . Girlhood is sacred. Female friendship is holy ground. Mary didn’t run to Joseph—she ran to Elizabeth. This week, we’re talking about why your village better include women who get it.

Who told y’all Mary Magdalene was a hooker? Because it wasn’t the Bible. Mary Magdalene wasn’t a prostitute — but erasing powerful women by calling them whores is a church tradition older than communion wine. This week we’re calling it what it is and dragging the theology that made it possible. And here's a shock: some of those dusty old sermons didn’t age well.

Today is the day! We're finally talking about our best friend (she doesn’t know it yet), Beth Allison Barr's, newest book: Becoming the Pastor’s Wife. Hang out with us while we uncover the ways the role of “pastor’s wife” has been shaped by patriarchy, not the Bible. Why have women been told that their calling to ministry means that they should marry a pastor? Why is it that when your husband gets...

The western church's version of Jesus is too religious. Too focused on power, rules, and control—too busy legislating morality to look anything like, well, Jesus. If faith has been weaponized against you, if ‘Christian values’ seem more about politics than love, you’re not imagining it. Let’s talk about the difference between the real Jesus and the one wrapped in red, white, and blue. This week, w...

Our best friend, Beth Allison Barr, came to town, and you know we had to be there. We sat front and center for her talk on biblical womanhood, patriarchy, and why history is way less patriarchal than certain church leaders want it to be. She didn’t hold back, and honestly, we loved every second of it. In this episode, we’re recapping the highlights, sharing our favorite  moments, and, of course, t...

The early church wasn’t obsessed with power. But modern American Christianity? I’s practically campaigning. If you think a billionaire is gonna save your soul—or your bank account—you might need to check who’s really benefiting from all that “Christian generosity.” Spoiler alert: it’s not the poor. It’s not the marginalized. And it’s definitely not Jesus. Generosity with conditions isn’t generosit...

Jesus flipping tables? Iconic. The modern American church flipping its morals for political power? Not so much. This week, we’re reviewing Your Jesus Is Too American and the absolute mess that is evangelical nationalism. Plus, let's talk about how Beth Moore got canceled for… checks notes… standing up for the oppressed, and somehow we’re still pretending this isn’t a massive red flag? If Christian...

We’re back from our brief hiatus, and this episode? It's a wild ride. We’re diving headfirst into the church’s weird, exhausting obsession with women’s bodies—because apparently, holiness comes with a goal weight. We’ll also be fangirling over our best friend (who has no clue we exist) Beth Allison Barr’s upcoming book, Becoming the Pastor’s Wife , and unpacking how the church has perfected the ar...

Dinah's story is one of those Old Testament wild rides—tragic, infuriating, and somehow still relevant. We’re unpacking Genesis 34, where Jacob does the absolute least, Dinah’s brothers take justice into their own hands, and a certain man thinks "kidnap and assault" equals "love at first sight." Oh, and we found possibly the weirdest fictional retelling of this story ever written. If you've never...

This week’s episode is all about love in its many forms. From the messy journey of self-love to loving your neighbor (even when they’re the worst), to the joys and chaos of romance, we’re diving into what it really means to love and be loved. Expect heartfelt moments, plenty of laughs, and maybe a little tough love—because, let’s be real, some of y’all (and us) need to hear it. Tune in, laugh with...

This week, we’re exploring the unfortunate world of The One Year Book of Devotions for Boys —and by that, we mean skimming, laughing, and asking the real questions like, “Why does this devotional need a two-part walrus saga?” It’s a bit of a wild ride—spazzy, unfocused, and full of tangents (because clearly, we’re thriving). From thrift-book bargains to passive moms and ambitious boys with career...

This week we're taking a break from the usual programming to check in—on us, on you, and on what faith looks like when leaders let us down. The Sunday Scaries is more than burnout; it’s about reclaiming spiritual health when walking into a church feels more terrifying than comforting.