THANK YOU all for listening! We are incredibly grateful for your support, encouragement, and love over our first three seasons!Today is a more conversational format reflecting on the themes, courage, and contributions of women in church histor

the making of biblical womanhood: book review

Oct 27th, 2021 30m 23s

Is biblical womanhood defined by ancient Greek grammar, by cultural norms, or by the actions and love of God? In our penultimate episode this season, we review Beth Alison Barr's bestseller, "The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugati

here we stand - we can do no other

Oct 20th, 2021 29m 56s

In our last dive into the histories of prominent women throughout the Church, Sarah leads the discussion today with a glimpse into the Reformation. •Argula, the first woman to apply Luther’s doctrine of priesthood of all believers to women, an

scholars, soldiers, poets, queens | part 2

Oct 13th, 2021 27m 1s

In our newest episode, we continue in our 2-part special of "scholars, soldiers, poets, queens" by delving into the Middle Ages:Julian of Norwich, who wrote the first English language book ‘Revelations of Divine Love written by a woman on the

scholars, soldiers, poets, queens | part 1

Oct 6th, 2021 24m 34s

In today's episode in our series, Eshet Chayil: Woman of Valor, Sarah dissects the histories of three women selected from the history of the medieval church. They are Brigid of Ireland (who founded the first Irish nunnery and is said to be the

upon these rocks, I will build my Church

Sep 29th, 2021 27m 10s

Today, Sarah leads our discussion in the histories of 3 women who are recorded as major players in the establishment of the early church leading up to the middle ages:St. Thecla, Faltonia Betitia Proba, and Egeria. Listen for descriptions of t

a pastor, a deacon, and an apostle walk into a bar

Sep 22nd, 2021 27m 3s

Happy hour starts now 🥂Continuing in our series, Eshet Chayil: Women of Valor, Marleny takes us through Romans 16, and a breakdown of three of the women Paul writes about in his letters to Rome. They are a pastor named Prisca, a deacon well-k

last at the Cross, first at the tomb

Sep 15th, 2021 24m 33s

WELCOME to season 3, everyone! We hope y'all are staying safe and healthy in your part of the world and are ready for an exciting new lineup of episodes. This week's episode marks the first in our series Eishet Chayil: Women of Valor, where we

trauma is not your identity

May 5th, 2021 27m 43s

Another season has come and gone! Thank you so much to everyone who has been following our season exploring trauma within the church, for sending us questions, and for returning every week for more. Today we close out the conversation by discus

who can help me? a history of christian vs secular counseling

Apr 21st, 2021 32m 1s

Today, Sarah leads our discussion in breaking down the history of Christian vs secular counseling, the church's promotion and denial over the years, and the hopeful future dawning on the church understanding more about mental illness. RESOURCES

grace-softened edges: healing from trauma

Apr 14th, 2021 32m 11s

Healing is not linear, and there are wounds time can't heal. There's a somber attitude in the studio today. In this episode, we discuss our personal accounts of healing from trauma caused by people we loved in our families and churches, just

she who named God: the tale of Hagar

Mar 31st, 2021 19m 59s

A famous footnote in the story of Isaac's miraculous birth, little else is known about the Egyptian slave girl, Hagar.Hagar was given Abram and his wife, Sarai, and later forced to bear his child when Sarai could not produce the heir that God

diagnosis: post-traumatic church syndrome

Mar 24th, 2021 25m 6s

Prognosis: Hopeful. ❤ Separating from a community leaves its own special wound.Today, we break down the definition of trauma as described by medical experts, and discuss the ways we experienced trauma after leaving our church communities, and

still searching for sunday

Mar 17th, 2021 20m 55s

Our series on church trauma continues with this season's book review episode on Rachel Held Evans' book, "Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church."In her 2015 memoir, Rachel Held Evans shared a journey that validated the

a survivor's guide to deconstruction

Mar 10th, 2021 33m 15s

When all of your beliefs get blown to hell, what is left?This week, Sarah reacquaints us with the definition of deconstruction, how it is affecting the American church today, the testimonies of those who have experienced it, and what scripture

what makes a church

Mar 3rd, 2021 26m 2s

SEASON 2 IS HERE!We are back and laying the groundwork for season 2 by discussing what makes a church, and how to define the universal Church. This will be a great episode to reference later when we dive into difficult topics on churches' res

left behind: learning to love the church again

Nov 11th, 2020 33m 14s

In our SEASON ONE finale, there is hurt, disbelief, betrayal, and uncertainty... Namely, the emotions we both felt when leaving our respective churches. Listen as we bear our souls, share our experiences, doubts, and how we learned to love the

purity rings, myths, and shame - oh my! with Dr. Camden Morgante

Nov 3rd, 2020 41m 10s

This week, we explore the world of purity culture with our own personal guide, Dr. Camden Morgante!With her expertise, we discuss the different kinds of myths that are created within the American Church as well as dissect questions that we hav

red, white, & Blue Like Jazz

Oct 28th, 2020 30m 3s

Sarah leads us through this season's book review episode with a thorough look at Donald Miller's enlightening and controversial book, Blue Like Jazz.Enjoy as we discuss negative views towards this work, bring up our own discoveries from its pa

the lost apostle: the tale of Junia

Oct 21st, 2020 25m 33s

This is the story of a woman who was part of the early Church. The story of a woman who may have listened at the feet of Jesus himself. A story that was nearly wiped from history.This woman was revered as a symbol of faith for centuries, and i

masculinity & other musings

Oct 14th, 2020 41m 18s

Welcome the conclusion of the two-part series where we explore the expectations of femininity and masculinity in the American church! Listen with an open mind as we compare cultural norms with biblical truths, and share stories that have helped

femininity & other musings

Oct 7th, 2020 34m 22s

In the first of our two-part series on Femininity & Masculinity, we dissect what the Bible and American church culture deem as being feminine. And yes, it will probably piss people off.Sources:What is Biblical Femininity?https://midtowncolum

to Kid or Not to Kid

Sep 30th, 2020 38m 24s

This week, Sarah helps us take a closer look at verses often taken out of context and used to abuse or invalidate women - yes, we are talking about motherhood and childbearing. Does getting pregnant mean women will be saved? What exactly does "

how to light a candle with a WILDFIRE

Sep 23rd, 2020 32m 2s

By definition, a wildfire consumes without limits, causing pain and destruction while a candle can provide warmth and light in dark places. How can these two be reconciled in a world full of cancel culture, nasty comment sections, and opinions

in the case of the cussing Christian

Sep 16th, 2020 30m 21s

What does it say when a Christian cusses? Are they not listening to supposedly "specific" bible verses? Are they abusing their freedom in Christ? What the HECK is going on here?! Like many other topics debated in scripture, there are almost too