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 […]
The Research on Teens and Porn with Dr. Verena Brown
Dr. Verena Brown, a child abuse pediatrician, sexologist, and trauma-informed sexuality coach, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Her insights into sexual trauma, body acceptance, and empowerment are both enlightening and empowering. She addresses the impact of pornography on individuals, particularly young people, offering a nuanced perspective that encourages critical thinking […]
White Supremacy in Education
Dr. Jasmine Harris sheds light on the essential need for an intersectional approach in understanding social dynamics, especially the experiences of Black women on college campuses. We explore the historical context and enduring impact of systemic racism on education, including the term “black diseducation.” We also address recent legislative challenges to diversity and inclusion programs, […]
Rapture Culture
Amy Frykholm talks to us about the Left Behind series seeking to understand why American evangelicals find the idea of the rapture so compelling. In this episode, Amy delves into her research on the profound influence of religious fiction, with a particular focus on the global sensation, the “Left Behind” series. Her findings reveal a paradoxical relationship […]
Criminalizing Drugs Isn’t Working: A New Way Forward
Christina Dent developed a passion for ending a criminal justice approach to drugs after she saw that it created a cycle of harm instead of treating the problem. Check out this episode!
Eve Isn’t Evil Feminist Readings of the Bible to Upend Our Assumptions
Julie Faith Parker demonstrates how feminism interprets the Bible with fresh eyes and offers empowering insights for women who want to reclaim it. Check out this episode!
She is the Daughter of a Focus on the Family Exec, When She Came Out Everything Changed
Amber Cantorna Wylde is the daughter of a Focus on the Family Executive, when she came out and began to disentangle from that culture, she learned just how toxic it was. Check out this episode!