How to Spot a Cult
Kristian A Smith talks to us about how to spot a cult and how to live in beloved community. Check out this episode!
Holy Ghosted
Tiffany Yecke Brooks us to understand and name tactics of spiritual abuse and manipulation. We go over methods of control found in toxic religious communities—including legalism, indoctrination, praise, and fear—and how to identify and respond to it in a healthy way. Check out this episode!
Forgiveness After Trauma
In this episode, Susannah Griffith, an independent scholar specializing in biblical studies and trauma, shares insights from her book “Forgiveness After Trauma” drawing from her own journey of exiting an abusive marriage within a supposedly progressive religious community. Key Themes: Challenging Tradition: Griffith critiques the existing resources on forgiveness within the Christian tradition, highlighting the […]
Constructive Conversations: How to Speak Among Disagreement
In this episode, we delve into the transformative work of Bible teacher and thought leader, Ashlee Eiland, as she shares her insights from her role at the Colossian Forum. Ashley’s focus on helping individuals embrace differences as opportunities for spiritual growth sets the stage for understanding conflict resolution through Christ-centered principles. The organization’s approach to […]
Wishful Thinking: Finding Faith After You’ve Lost It
Donna Freitas wants to believe. Raised Catholic, she sang songs about Jesus as a child and lived in a house where nuns and priests were regular guests, yet she found herself questioning the faith of her family, examining the reasons none of it added up, and distancing herself from the God of Christianity– now she is […]
Speaking of Rape
Show Notes: Unpacking the Nuances of Sexual Harm and Justice In this episode of the Faith and Feminism Podcast, host Meghan Tschanz delves deep into the complex realm of sexual harm, consent, and justice with theologian Danielle Tumenio Harrison. The conversation navigates through a range of mature topics, shedding light on crucial aspects often overlooked […]
The Exvangelicals
Sarah McCammon shares about her New York Times bestselling book The Exvangelicals– Part memoir, part investigative journalism, Sarah names and describes the post-evangelical movement. Check out this episode!
The Spiritual Lives of Incarcerated Women
In this episode of the Faith and Feminism Podcast, host Meghan Tschanz engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Sarah F. Farmer, the associate director at the Wabash Center For Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion. Farmer provides insight into her work, emphasizing the importance of recognizing teaching identity, and sheds light on her interest […]
The Lies of Diet Culture
Diet culture permeates American society–even in our safest of places. It lurks in schools, playground conversations, medical offices, and even in our places of worship.Leslie Schilling, a registered dietitian joins the conversation to shed light on the pervasive impact of diet culture, especially within faith communities. Drawing from her experiences in Las Vegas, Leslie delves […]
Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Yourself
Meghan’s guest, Angela Harrington, a faith deconstruction coach and host of the Deconstructing Faith Summit, joins the conversation to share her experiences in the deconstruction space following her time at seminary. Their discussion sheds light on the systemic silencing of marginalized voices, particularly women and queer individuals, within religious systems. Angela emphasizes the triggers that […]