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# Meghan Tschanz

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## Posts

- [How an Ancient Saint Shows Us How to Resist Today](https://meghantschanz.com/how-an-ancient-saint-shows-us-how-to-resist-today/) - She was known as a whore and a saint. On today's episode, Amy Frykholm talks to us about the elusive Saint Mary of Egypt, and how she can teach women to reclaim their autonomy today. Show Notes: Faith and Feminism Podcast - Episode with Amy Frickholm on “Wild Woman” Episode Overview:In this enlightening episode, host
- [Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial and Environmental Injustice](https://meghantschanz.com/plundered-the-tangled-roots-of-racial-and-environmental-injustice/) - Two of the world's greatest crises, systemic racism and environmental destruction, share the same origin story. The two are rooted in economic forces that exploit and oppress both people and land. Pastor David Swanson shows how we have failed our God-given duty as caretakers of creation and how that failure has resulted in the exploitation of
- [The radicalization of young white men in America.](https://meghantschanz.com/the-radicalization-of-young-white-men-in-america/) - Rev. Angela Denker talks to us about the rise in radicalization among young white men in America, especially focused on the role of right-wing Christianity in the increase of religious-based hatred and violence, and how we can combat it by helping men heal. Here is the link on spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3joAYMwMtitk2k3knfXil7?si=CyRU_RawS-GDeWYB97BmWA and the link on apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-radicalization-of-young-white-men-in-america/id1438368947?i=1000704456989
- [Saving Face: Finding My Self, God, and One Another Outside a Defaced Church](https://meghantschanz.com/saving-face-finding-my-self-god-and-one-another-outside-a-defaced-church/) - Faith and Feminism Podcast: Episode Notes Host: Meghan Tschanz Guest: Amy Byrd, Author of “Saving Face” Episode Overview In this thought-provoking episode, Meghan Tschanz welcomes Amy Byrd, who shares her experiences as a woman navigating the complexities of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Byrd’s book, “Saving Face,” serves as a backdrop for a rich discussion on the
- [Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health](https://meghantschanz.com/womanist-bioethics-social-justice-spirituality-and-black-womens-health/) - Dr. Wylin D. Wilson talks to us about the disparity of healthcare when it comes to Black Women's bodies and how womanist theology can show us a way forward. Check out this episode!
- [Can play save us?](https://meghantschanz.com/can-play-save-us/) - Dr. Lakisha Lockhart-Rusch talks to us about the power of play, womanism, and how to survive an era when powers that be seek to erase minoritized identities. Check out this episode!
- [Safe Church](https://meghantschanz.com/safe-church/) - Dr. Andrew Bauman shines a light on the pervasive nature of the sexism on the church and how to fight back. Spoiler: we need to treat it like a men's issue, not a women's issue Check out this episode! Show Notes: Faith and Feminism Podcast - Episode with Dr. Andrew J. Bauman Episode Title: Confronting Sexism
- [Fundamentalists Played the Long-Game, This is How We Fight Back.](https://meghantschanz.com/fundamentalists-played-the-long-game-this-is-how-we-fight-back/) - Tia Levings, author of A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape From Christian Patriarchy, talks to us about fundamentalists played the long-game to build the government we have now-- and more importantly a hopeful message on how to fight back. Check out this episode!
- [A Lenten Look into the Radical Life of Mary Magdalene](https://meghantschanz.com/a-lenten-look-into-the-radical-life-of-mary-magdalene/) - Chelsea Kim Long talks to us about the radical role Mary Magdalene played for Christ during Holy Week. Check out this episode!
- [How to Make the Right Decisions in Difficult Times](https://meghantschanz.com/how-to-make-the-right-decisions-in-difficult-times/) - Just about every day, there is something new and urgent that needs my attention in this administration; it is easy to feel overwhelmed and apathetic. That's why this conversation with Dr. Angela Gorrell is more relevant than ever. She talks us about how to make the right decisions, even in the midst of intense difficulty.
- [When Faith and Politics Bends Families to their Breaking Points](https://meghantschanz.com/when-faith-and-politics-bends-families-to-their-breaking-points/) - Danielle Hensley examines the seemingly universal and growing chasm between the right and the left through the lens of a single family and within the context of the Episcopal Church, she talks to us about where she has found hope and the next right steps. Check out this episode!
- [Money, Lies, and God](https://meghantschanz.com/money-lies-and-god/) - Why have so many Americans turned against democracy? Katherine Stewart talks to us about conferences of conspiracy-mongers, backroom strategy gatherings, and services at extremist churches, and profiles the people who want to tear it all down. Stewart analyzes the moral collapse of conservatism in America and points the way forward toward a democratic future. Check
- [Womanish Theology](https://meghantschanz.com/womanish-theology/) - Khristi Laurens Adams introduces a new branch of theological thought Adams calls womanish, as a play on the womanist tradition (the theology of Black womanhood). This episode was slated to be released in August, but got pushed back to be release in Black History Month (February) so it is a little dated. Check out this
- [Resisting Trump in a New Era](https://meghantschanz.com/resisting-trump-in-a-new-era/) - Marla Taviano, of White Girl Learning and author of poetry books Unbelieve and more, talks with me about how to resist Trump in a new era without losing our minds. Explicit language warning. Check out this episode!
- [Invisible Jesus](https://meghantschanz.com/invisible-jesus/) - Many of those who deconstruct and leave the Church are said to "follow Jesus right out the door." On today's podcast with Scot McKnight and Tommy Phillips we discuss why those who leave the church do, and how churches can listen to their critiques. Check out this episode!
- [Walking with Our Children (and ourselves) in the Age of Climate Change](https://meghantschanz.com/walking-with-our-children-and-ourselves-in-the-age-of-climate-change/) - We are living in an era of climate collapse. We feel it in small ways: when the snow falls less or the cherry blossoms bloom too early. And in large ways: when our streets flood and entire towns burn to the ground. Lydia Wylie-Kellermann helps us walk forward. Check out this episode!
- [What You Didn't Know About Genesis](https://meghantschanz.com/what-you-didnt-know-about-genesis/) - Liz Charlotte Grant and I talk about the things you didn't know about Genesis and her new book Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis after Losing Faith in the Bible. Check out this episode!
- [Rage Prayers](https://meghantschanz.com/rage-prayers/) - I was hopeful we would be celebrating the election of our first woman president, instead, we are grieving the election of a fascist. I am devastated and this podcast with Rev. Elizabeth Riley on rage prayers seems a way forward. Check out this episode!
- [Faithful Politics](https://meghantschanz.com/faithful-politics/) - Dr. Miranda Zapor Cruz guides us in forming a vision of citizenship that brings Christian convictions into political engagement while avoiding common pitfalls. Check out this episode!
- [The Growing Gender Gap: Part 2](https://meghantschanz.com/the-growing-gender-gap-part-2/) - Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski, founder of Re:Masculine, talks to us about the growing political gender gap between young men and women. Check out this episode!
- [The Growing Gender Gap: Part 1](https://meghantschanz.com/the-growing-gender-gap-part-1/) - Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski, founder of Re:Masculine, talks to us about the growing political gender gap between young men and women. Check out this episode!
- [The Mary we Forgot](https://meghantschanz.com/the-mary-we-forgot/) - In The Mary We Forgot, award-winning church historian and theologian Jennifer Powell McNutt unpacks Scripture and history to reveal the real Mary Magdalene: the first apostle of the good news and a model of discipleship for both men and women today. Check out this episode!
- [Recovering From Purity Culture](https://meghantschanz.com/recovering-from-purity-culture/) - Drawing on historical and psychological research, her own personal experience, and therapy case studies, Dr. Camden Morgante tackles what comes next in reclaiming our sexuality from the harmful teachings so many evangelical Christians grew up believing. Check out this episode!
- [How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual Violence](https://meghantschanz.com/how-universities-protect-perpetrators-and-betray-survivors-of-sexual-violence/) - Dr. Nicole Bedera reveals the profound failures of the Title IX system and identifies concrete, surprisingly simple steps we can take to protect students. This is an extra-long episode, promise it's worth it. Check out this episode!
- [How to love your Christian Nationalist neighbor](https://meghantschanz.com/how-to-love-your-christian-nationalist-neighbor/) - Pastor Caleb Campbell has watched as Christian nationalism has taken over large swaths of the United States and he's showing us the only way he knows to move forward in today's episode. Check out this episode!
- [How to Talk About Polarizing Issues](https://meghantschanz.com/how-to-talk-about-polarizing-issues/) - In today's episode, journalist Bekah McNeel analyzes the narratives surrounding six hot-button issues—immigration, COVID, abortion, critical race theory, gun violence, and climate change. For each topic, she exposes how "us versus them" thinking leads us to turn a blind eye to injustice. She also offers an alternative perspective on each issue, based on a sensitive
- [Consent: Part 1](https://meghantschanz.com/consent-part-1/) - In Consent: A Memoir of Unwanted Attention, Donna Freitas delivers a forensic examination of the years she spent stalked by her professor, and uses her nightmarish experience to examine the ways in which we stigmatize, debate, and attempt to understand consent today. Check out this episode!
- [Othered](https://meghantschanz.com/othered/) - For anyone who has felt left out or pushed out of the church, Jenai Auman invites you to find spiritual rest and belonging in a God who loves, restores, and blesses the outcast and the marginalized. *note: there is something weird with the audio on my track where certain words cut out. Rather than rerecord
- [Getting Unstuck and Embracing Imperfection](https://meghantschanz.com/getting-unstuck-and-embracing-imperfection/) - Dr. Meredith Estevez guides artists at all levels and in all disciplines to build a creative life that resonates deeply with their core values, and to cultivate an artistic practice that is joyful and sustainable. Check out this episode!
- [The Fruitful Lives of Women Without Children](https://meghantschanz.com/the-fruitful-lives-of-women-without-children/) - Elizabeth Felicetti disputes the idea that motherhood is the highest calling for Christian women, holding up biblical figures, monastics, reformers, civil rights figures and more. Check out this episode!
- [How to Spot a Cult](https://meghantschanz.com/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](https://meghantschanz.com/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](https://meghantschanz.com/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](https://meghantschanz.com/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](https://meghantschanz.com/wishful-thinking-finding-faith-after-youve-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](https://meghantschanz.com/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](https://meghantschanz.com/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](https://meghantschanz.com/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](https://meghantschanz.com/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](https://meghantschanz.com/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](https://meghantschanz.com/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](https://meghantschanz.com/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](https://meghantschanz.com/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](https://meghantschanz.com/criminalizing-drugs-isnt-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](https://meghantschanz.com/eve-isnt-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!
- [Trans Identities: Answers to Questions You've Been Afraid to Ask](https://meghantschanz.com/trans-identities-answers-to-questions-youve-been-afraid-to-ask/) - My dear classmate at Iliff School of Theology, Ru-Lee, is answering the questions about their trans identity that many of us have been too afraid to ask. Show Notes: Faith and Feminism Podcast In this episode of the Faith and Feminism podcast, host Meghan Tschanz delves into an insightful conversation with Ru-Lee, a non-binary and
- [She is the Daughter of a Focus on the Family Exec, When She Came Out Everything Changed](https://meghantschanz.com/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!
- [Surviving Purity Culture and Sexual Assault](https://meghantschanz.com/surviving-purity-culture-and-sexual-assault/) - Mattie Jo was a pastor’s kid and proud purity ring wearer before she moved to New York City and experienced an unexpected worldview and identity implosion (thanks mostly to Tinder and her Jewish roommate). When marriage equality passed in 2015, Mattie Jo decided to share how the queer community was one of the catalysts for
- [Postive Parenting](https://meghantschanz.com/postive-parenting/) - Wendy Snyder is a certified positive parenting educator & family life coach who's helped thousands of parents transform their families and helps us learn positive parenting today. Check out this episode!
- [Disobedient Women](https://meghantschanz.com/disobedient-women/) - Journalist Sarah Stankorb outlines how access to the internet—its networks, freedom of expression, and resources for deeply researching and reporting on powerful church figures—allowed women to begin dismantling the false authority of evangelical communities that had long demanded their submission. Check out this episode!
- [Finances are Feminist](https://meghantschanz.com/finances-are-feminist/) - A listener reached out and wanted resources on finances because finances are feminist. So this week I interviewed Jen Smith of the Frugal Friends podcast on accessible behavior changes to help you spend on what matters, so you can save and increase your wealth! Check out this episode!
- [When Religion Hurts You](https://meghantschanz.com/when-religion-hurts-you/) - In When Religion Hurts You, Dr. Laura Anderson takes an honest look at a side of religion that few like to talk about. Drawing from her own life and therapy practice, she helps readers understand what religious trauma is and isn't, and how high-control churches can be harmful and abusive, often resulting in trauma. Check
- [The Woman They Wanted](https://meghantschanz.com/the-woman-they-wanted/) - Shannon Harris, ex-wife of the man who wrote "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" shares her story in her own book "The Woman They Wanted." Check out this episode!
- [Every Season Sacred](https://meghantschanz.com/every-season-sacred/) - Sometimes life can feel like it is moving so fast we hardly have the time to nurture ourselves-- especially if we are parents. Kayla Craig, author of Liturgies for Parents, talks to us about her new book inviting us to take a deep breath and nourish ourselves alongside our children. Check out this episode!
- [The Ballot and the Bible](https://meghantschanz.com/the-ballot-and-the-bible/) - How do Bible passages written thousands of years ago apply to politics today? What can we learn from America's history of using the Bible in politics? How can we converse with people whose views differ from our own? In The Ballot and the Bible, Kaitlyn Schiess explores these questions and more. She unpacks examples of how
- [Non-Toxic Masculinity](https://meghantschanz.com/non-toxic-masculinity/) - Toxic masculnity, or the idea that men are entitled to things like sex, abound in our culture today--even in our faith spaces. In this episode Zachary Wagner confronts the toxic masculinity found in purity culture and paints a better way forward. Check out this episode!
- [Ejaculate Repsonsibly](https://meghantschanz.com/ejaculate-repsonsibly/) - In this episode, Gabrielle Blair makes the case for moving the abortion debate away from controlling and legislating women's bodies and instead directs the focus on men's lack of accountability in preventing unwanted pregnancies. Check out this episode!
- [How a Culture of White Supremacy Devalues Us and How We Can Reclaim Our True Worth](https://meghantschanz.com/how-a-culture-of-white-supremacy-devalues-us-and-how-we-can-reclaim-our-true-worth/) - Many of us struggle with perfectionism, but few of us know that it is actually a symptom of white supremacist culture. In this episode, Caroline J Sumlin talks to us about the history of white supremacy and how the culture holds us all back from true freedom. Check out this episode!
- [Evangelicals and Witch Hunts](https://meghantschanz.com/evangelicals-and-witch-hunts/) - Trump, beloved by many evangelicals, is starting to face the consequences of some of his actions and is claiming there is a witchhunt against him. This is historically inaccurate, witchhunts are generally done by influential religion powers against minorities. Dr. Alexiana Fry educates us on what witchhunts look like, in the old testament, throughout history,
- [Embodiment: Church History and Spiritual Practice](https://meghantschanz.com/embodiment-church-history-and-spiritual-practice/) - The Evangelical Church hasn't always loved embodiment practices, often endorsing the "overcoming of flesh" to become spiritual. But what if inhabiting our bodies is one of the best ways we can connect with the divine? @chelseakimlong talks to us about the historical relationship with the church and embodiment and how we can use embodiment as
- [Who is God?](https://meghantschanz.com/who-is-god/) - Traditional language for God has been dominated by a single image—Father—and masculine norms. For some, this language is meaningful. For others, it is deeply problematic. In both cases, it's limited. One thing is certain: God is More Mallory Wyckoff explains why in today's episode. mallorywyckoff.com IG: @mallorywyckoff FB: https://www.facebook.com/mallory.wyckoff Check out this episode!
- [Gender Equity and Reconcilation](https://meghantschanz.com/gender-equity-and-reconcilation/) - Gender Equity and Reconciliation International (GERI) convenes groups of women and men, and people of all gender identities and expressions, to work closely together—not only to heal from the past, but also to begin re-writing the future of gender relations in the human family. Check out this episode!
- [Talking To Teens about Andrew Tate](https://meghantschanz.com/talking-to-teens-about-andrew-tate/) - Andrew Tate, well known for his misogyny, is a man most young adolescents are exposed to. In this episode, Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski talks to us about how to talk to teens about Andrew Tate. Content Warning: language and misogyny Check out this episode!
- [Feminist Prayers for My Daughter](https://meghantschanz.com/feminist-prayers-for-my-daughter/) - Shannon K. Evans talks to us about the concept of prayer and the prayers she wrote in "Feminist Prayers for My Daughter." Check out this episode!
- [P*rn Literacy for Parents: Part 1](https://meghantschanz.com/prn-literacy-for-parents-part-1/) - Sammy Witness is a sex educator passionate about making sexual education accessible as possible, in this episode, she talks to us about p*rn literacy. You can get 10% off Sammy's classes with code FAITHFEM10. Check out this episode!
- [Rape Narratives and Purity Culture in Judges 19](https://meghantschanz.com/rape-narratives-and-purity-culture-in-judges-19/) - Dr. Alexiana Fry talks to us about the disturbing text of the raped concubine in Judges 19 and how it relates to purity and rape culture today. Katie Cross's Work: https://scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9780334058724/feminist-trauma-theologies Sara Moslener: https://saramoslener.com https://therevealer.org/white-womens-bodies-and-the-dilemma-of-purity-culture-recovery/ R Marie Griffith: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/r-marie-griffith/moral-combat/9780465094769/?lens=basic-books Judith Lewis: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/judith-lewis-herman-md/truth-and-repair/9781541600546/?lens=basic-books The poem Alexiana mentioned: https://www.shilohproject.blog/the-daughter-and-the-concubine-from-the-nineteenth-chapter-of-judges-consider-and-speak-their-minds-lyrae-van-clief-stefanon/ Alexiana's website
- [Bringing Up Kids When the Church Lets You Down: Part 1](https://meghantschanz.com/bringing-up-kids-when-the-church-lets-you-down-part-1/) - Parenting on its own can be extremely difficult, parenting while deconstructing can be extremely disorienting. Bekah McNeel talks to us about how to raise children in the midst of an evolving faith. Check out Bekah's website!
- [She Deserves Better: Resisting Toxic Messages From the Church](https://meghantschanz.com/she-deserves-better-resisting-toxic-messages-from-the-church/) - Armed with data from an all-new survey of over 7,000 women, the authors of The Great Sex Rescue reveal how experiences in church as teens affect women's self-esteem and relationships today. Check out this episode!
- [Deconstructing Evangelical Women's Books: "Every Woman's Battle" Part 1](https://meghantschanz.com/deconstructing-evangelical-womens-books-every-womans-battle-part-1/) - Sarah LaCour of Deconstructing Purity Culture and I talk about the importance of deconstructing Evangelical women's books, specifically "Every Woman's Battle." Check out this episode!
- [The Other Evangelicals](https://meghantschanz.com/the-other-evangelicals/) - Isaac B. Sharp talks to us about how evangelicalism pushed out liberal, Black, progressive, feminist and gay Christians, and sought to define themselves by a very narrow set of ideals. Check out this episode!
- [Adolescent Males and Restrictive Masculinity](https://meghantschanz.com/adolescent-males-and-restrictive-masculinity/) - Brendan Kwiatkowtsi talks to us about his research that spans multiple disciplines (psychology, sociology, and education) investigating Canadian teenage boys' emotions, masculinities, and schooling experiences. Check out this episode!
- [My Journey Into Motherhood](https://meghantschanz.com/my-journey-into-motherhood/) - Many have asked so here it is, the ladies at Woman Being interview about my birth and journey into motherhood. Content warning: miscarriage, c-section, postpartum anxiety Check out this episode!
- [Strong Like Water](https://meghantschanz.com/strong-like-water/) - Aundi Kolber talks to us about her new book "Strong Like Water" and offers a framework for flourishing by teaching us how to move through pain instead of being stuck in it and exploring powerful tools to help us heal. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 203: Exploring the Divine Feminine](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-203-exploring-the-divine-feminine/) - Lindsey Sampson talks to us about exploring the divine feminine in her music and she pursues her MDIV. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 202: On longing, loneliness, and bread](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-202-on-longing-loneliness-and-bread/) - When words fail, when we cry out in longing and loneliness, when God feels impossibly far away, Kendall talks to us about the tangible expression of God's presence and provision for us in the form of bread. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 201: Centering the Joy and Thriving of Black Youth](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-201-centering-the-joy-and-thriving-of-black-youth/) - Lora Smothers talks to us about why she started Joy Village School in Athens, GA to center the joy and thriving of Black youth. Check out Joy Village School here!
- [Episode 199: Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-199-racial-disparities-in-maternal-and-infant-health/) - Cessilye Smith the founder and CEO of Abide Women's Health Services talks to us about racial disparities in Maternal and Infant health-- and her mission to improve birth outcomes in communities with the lowest quality of care by offering healthcare and complimentary services that are easily accessible, holistic, evidence-based and free from judgment. Resources from
- [Episode 198: The Normalization and Dismissal of Women's Pain](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-198-the-normalization-and-dismissal-of-womens-pain/) - Heather Guidone, program director for Center for Endometriosis Care, talks to us about the misogynist history of women's healthcare and how women's pain has been both normalized and dismissed with devastating consequences. Some links from Heather: Center for Endometriosis Care: https://centerforendo.com/ Society for Menstrual Cycle Research: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/ The Menstrual Health Hub: https://mhhub.org/ Some others I may not have
- [Episode 197: Gendered Socialization](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-197-gendered-socialization/) - Dr. Susan Harris Howell talks about how men and women have been socialized differently, within the church and without. She shares fascinating research that reveals that gender differences might be more about socialization than biological disposition. Get the book here
- [Episode 196: Post-partum Depression](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-196-post-partum-depression/) - Dr. Camden Morgante talks to us about the transition into parenthood and post-partum depression. Check out Dr. Camden's website here!
- [Episode 195: Domestic labor is labor](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-195-domestic-labor-is-labor/) - In a society that expects us to endlessly give to our careers, our children and our partnerships, it's easy to feel under water. Laura Danger of thatdarnchat talks to us about mental load and division of domestic labor, and how we can fight for a more equal partnership and a more just world. Visit here
- [Episode 194: Endometriosis](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-194-endometriosis/) - Alysia J Dagrosa, also known as Tantie Lys, had suffered from endometriosis for well over a decade with debilitating pain before she got the treatment she needed. Now she educates and advocates for others living with endometriosis and is working to make the healthcare system a more just and equitable place. Here's a link to
- [Episode 193: Deconstructing "Biblical" Masculinity with Ben Cremer](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-193-deconstructing-biblical-masculinity-with-ben-cremer/) - The Rev. Ben Cremer (one of my favorite tweeters of all time) talks to us about the version of "biblical" masculinity he was taught and how it doesn't reflect Christ. Newsletter: https://benjamin-cremer.ck.page Blog: https://constantinvestigations.wordpress.com/2022/05/27/the-gun-problem-is-a-sin-problem/ The Book I mentioned (if you need it): "War and the American Difference:" https://www.amazon.com/War-American-Difference-Theological-Reflections/dp/0801039290#:~:text=From%20the%20Back%20Cover,church%2C%20justice%2C%20and%20nonviolence. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 192: The Formula Mom](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-192-the-formula-mom/) - The Formula Mom talks to us about post-Partum depression, justice around formula feeding, and her and others' decision to formula feed. We also talk about the formula shortage and the justice issues surrounding parents' access to formula. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 191: A Survivor of John Crist Tells Her Story](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-191-a-survivor-of-john-crist-tells-her-story/) - Sarah* tells us the story of how John Crist began to pursue her in high school-- and why it is so problematic that Evangelical institutions continue to platform abusers. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 190: Unsettling Truths: Christianity, the Doctrine of Discovery, and Native American Genocide](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-190-unsettling-truths-christianity-the-doctrine-of-discovery-and-native-american-genocide/) - Mark Charles talks to us about official church edicts that gave Christian explorers the right to claim territories they "discovered," leading to the enslavement, genocide, and dehumanization of minority communities. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 189: My Body is Not a Prayer Request](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-189-my-body-is-not-a-prayer-request/) - Amy Kenny, a disabled Christian, educates us on the ableism that saturates American society-- most especially the Church. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 188: Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBTQ Christians Experience Harm in the Church](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-188-heavy-burdens-seven-ways-lgbtq-christians-experience-harm-in-the-church/) - Religious faith reduces the risk of suicide for virtually every American demographic except one: LGBTQ people. Bridget Eileen Rivera talks to us about how queer people experience harm in the Church and how we can all do better. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 187: All About Doulas](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-187-all-about-doulas/) - Teresa Howard, a doula with over 27 years and 700+ birth experience, talks to us about what a doula is, and helps us confront fears surrounding childbirth. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 186: Infertility](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-186-infertility/) - An estimated 15% of couples will have trouble conceiving, yet it's something we don't know how to talk about. Today, Elizabeth Hagan author of "Birthed" and "Brave Church" talks to us about infertility. Content warning: miscarriage Check out this episode!
- [Episode 185: Taboo Topics- Menstrual Cycles, Trying to Conceive, and Miscarriage](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-185-taboo-topics-menstrual-cycles-trying-to-conceive-and-miscarriage/) - Dr. Carole Swiecicki, psychologist and trauma expert, talks to us about the somewhat taboo journey of navigating menstrual cycles, trying to conceive, and pregnancy loss. Content warning: in-depth discussion of pregnancy loss Check out Dr. Carole's website here.
- [Episode 184: The History of Virginity](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-184-the-history-of-virginity/) - Dr. Verena Brown educates on the concept of virginity, how it has evolved over history, and how the construct has been used against women. Check out Verena's podcast here.
- [Episode 183: Red Lip Theology](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-183-red-lip-theology/) - Blurring the boundaries of righteous and irreverent, Red Lip Theology invites us to discover freedom in a progressive Christian faith that incorporates activism, feminism, and radical authenticity. Essayist and theologian Candice Marie Benbow's essays explore universal themes like heartache, loss, forgiveness, and sexuality, and she unflinchingly empowers women who struggle with feeling loved and nurtured by church
- [Episode 182: Gaslighted by God](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-182-gaslighted-by-god/) - In Gaslighted by God, Tiffany Brooks eloquently gives a voice to those of us who through seeking God have found ourselves in the midst of deconstruction. Those who don't understand deconstruction may seek to condemn it, but Brooks shows us that deconstruction is nothing to fear--indeed wrestling with faith is something we see God's people do throughout
- [Episode 181: The Power Worshippers](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-181-the-power-worshippers/) - After January 6th, I could not fathom how Trump still had the support of Christians. How could people who valued our country be ok when their hero launched a coup attempting to take it over by spreading lies about a fraudulent election? That was until I read Katherine Stewart’s book “The Power Worshippers” and realized
- [Episode 180: Linnentown: A Black Community Erased](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-180-linnentown-a-black-community-erased/) - Hattie Thomas Whitehead is a first-descendent of the historic Athens black neighborhood 'Linnentown' that was erased in the name of urban renewal in order to expand UGA's campus. Get Hattie's book here Donate to Hattie's Gofundme get the books in the hands of children here
- [Christians Against Christian Nationalism](https://meghantschanz.com/christians-against-christian-nationalism/) - Amanda Tyler leads Christians Against Christian Nationalism and talks us today about the origins, characteristics, and present problems presented by Christian Nationalism. This one is a must-listen for our present moment. For more resources please go here!
- [Unbossed](https://meghantschanz.com/unbossed/) - Khristi Lauren Adams talks to us about her new book "Unbossed" and how Black girls and women are overcoming injustice and leading the way for social change. Get Khristi's book here!
- [Episode 177: Deconstruction for Those Who Want to Reconstruct](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-177-deconstruction-for-those-who-want-to-reconstruct/) - Amanda Waldron, faith deconstruction and reconstruction coach and licensed therapist, coaches us on how to deconstruct and reconstruct in a healthy way. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 176: Criminalizing Drugs Isn't Working. There is a Better Way.](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-176-criminalizing-drugs-isnt-working-there-is-a-better-way/) - Raised in a conservative Christian family, Christina Dent never thought twice about criminalizing drugs until she met an addicted mother who made her question how our justice system handles addiction. Now she's leading people in conversation in how to best treat people with addiction-- and it's not incarceration. Check out Christina's work here.
- [Episode 175: Anti-Gay Bills and How We Can Fight Them](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-175-anti-gay-bills-and-how-we-can-fight-them/) - Rev. Serene Jones, president of Union Theological Seminary, talks to us about some recent anti-gay bills that have been passed in states like Florida and Texas-- and what we can do to fight them. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 174: #MeToo Younglife](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-174-metoo-younglife/) - Erin Watts was being continually sexually harrassed by a coworker at YoungLife and when she brought it to the attention of YoungLife they told her they would take it seriously-- and did the exact opposite. Now she and a group of other women are filing a lawsuit. Follow Metoo Younglife here!
- [Episode 173: Fear and the Church](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-173-fear-and-the-church/) - Catherine McNeil talks to us about her new book "Fearing Bravely" which is an essential read on why the fear-mongering in the Church many of us grew up with is not only not necessary, it is anti-gospel. This has been one of my favorite reads as of late and I know you will love it
- [Episode 172: Christians Against Christianity](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-172-christians-against-christianity/) - In his new book, Christians Against Christianity, best-selling author and religious scholar Obery M. Hendricks Jr. challenges right-wing evangelicals on the terrain of their own religious claims, exposing the falsehoods, contradictions, and misuses of the Bible that are embedded in their rabid homophobia, their poorly veiled racism and demonizing of immigrants and Muslims, and their
- [Episode 171: ERA- The Basic Human Rights Amendment You've Probably Never Heard Of](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-171-era-the-basic-human-rights-amendment-youve-probably-never-heard-of/) - Allyson McKinney-Timm, human rights lawyer, talks to us about the Equal Rights Amendment: a basic amendment to the US Constitution that guarantees women protection. Though advocates have been fighting for it for over a century, it still isn't fully recognized--leaving women vulnerable. Learn more here!
- [Episode 170: A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement.](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-170-a-complicated-choice-making-space-for-grief-and-healing-in-the-pro-choice-movement/) - I am always a bit nervous to talk about abortion on the podcast, but I think it's a conversation worth having. If you find talking about abortion triggering, feel free to skip this one. In this podcast, I interview Katey Zeh about her new book "A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in
- [Episode 169: How Ferguson Led Us Here](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-169-how-ferguson-led-us-here/) - Dr. Leah Gunning Francis talks to us about her book "Faith and Ferguson" and how the protests after Michael Brown's murder led to the #BLM summer of 2020-- and what we can all do to promote racial equity where we are. Get Dr. Gunning's book here! Check out this episode!
- [Episode 168: Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-168-religion-spirituality-and-mental-health/) - Dr. Holly Oxhandler talks to us about how our faith spaces can be both a place of trauma and healing, how our faith evolves over time, and how we can incorporate mental health practices into our daily life. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 166: Your Good Body](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-166-your-good-body/) - Jennifer Taylor Wagner went through significant weight loss, and at the end of it still struggled to accept her body. It led her to reevaluate her relationship with her body, what culture tells us-- and ultimately to remember that her body is good, at every stage. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 165: Benevolent Patriarchy](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-165-benevolent-patriarchy/) - Melody Winderweedle thought she had seen the end of patriarchy at a Church where women's leadership was allowed, she was wrong. Today on the podcast we talk about how benevolent patriarchy is still patriarchy. Hear some of her sermons here!
- [Episode 163: The Liturgy of Politics- Part 1](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-163-the-liturgy-of-politics-part-1/) - Kaitlyn Schiess, the author of The Liturgy of Politics, shows us how getting political is an important aspect of faith for many Christians --just not in the way we were likely taught. Check out Kaitlyn's website and get her book here
- [Episode 162: Healing From Sexual Trauma](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-162-healing-from-sexual-trauma/) - Dr. Laura Anderson recently completed her PhD in Mind-Body Medicine with her research focusing on the experience of living in a healing body after sexualized violence and trauma, today on the podcast she talks to us about how to heal. Check out Laura's website here.
- [160: She's the Gay Daughter of a Focus on the Family Executive](https://meghantschanz.com/160-shes-the-gay-daughter-of-a-focus-on-the-family-executive/) - Amber Cantorna, the daughter of a focus on the family executive, came out to her family it cost her nearly everything. Since then she's been on a mission to create a coming-out guide for LGBTQIA people of faith. Check out Amber's website!
- [Episode 161: Her Research Shows that Some Men Use Sexual Assault Allegations to Their Benefit](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-161-her-research-shows-that-some-men-use-sexual-assault-allegations-to-their-benefit/) - Dr. Nicole Bedera talks about her research on college campuses and shows how many perpetrators of sexual violence face little to no consequences for their actions-- and some of them even use allegations to their benefit. Follow Dr. Nicole Bedera on Twitter Transcript: *a note first, I use an app on my recording program to
- [Episode 159: Thy Queendom Come](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-159-thy-queendom-come/) - Kyndall Rae Rothaus, talks to us about her new book "Thy Queendom Come" and how the kingdoms we see in the Old Testament continually fail women-- and how Christ shows us a better way. Get Kyndall's book here!
- [Episode 158: Deconstruction Therapy](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-158-deconstruction-therapy/) - Debi Hake, a marriage and family therapist, talks to us about the process of deconstruction and how it could affect familial and spousal relationships. Check out Debi's website here!- https://marriageandfamilycenter.com/
- [Episode 157: How do we fix homelessness?](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-157-how-do-we-fix-homelessness/) - Kevin Nye, who works in homeless services and advocacy in Los Angeles and is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary, reframes the way we think about homelessness and how to fix it.
- [Episode 156: Women and Men Leading Together](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-156-women-and-men-leading-together/) - Rob Dixon talks to us about his new book "Together in Ministry: Women and Men in Flourishing Partnerships" and outlines why he finds it so important as a man to fight for the flourishing of women in ministry leadership. Check out this book!
- [Episode 155: Her then-husband  was sexually abusing a child--this is what she did about it](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-155-her-then-husband-was-sexually-abusing-a-child-this-is-what-she-did-about-it/) - When a child came to Maureen Garcia and told her she was being sexually abused by her husband, her world was destroyed. Now she educates others on how to look out for abusive grooming. Links for Maureen: website: https://www.maureenfgarcia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mo.farrell.garcia https://www.instagram.com/do._love._walk/
- [Episode 153: Redeeming Eve](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-153-redeeming-eve/) - Ronna Detrick was raised in patriarchal religion and when she grew older began to discover the harms of patriarchy. Ever since she has been passionate about women's stories, and reimagining women's stories where they were the protagonist. On this podcast we talk about redeeming Eve. Links from Ronna: Website: https://www.ronnadetrick.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RonnaJDetrick Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sovereigntyisyours Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronnadetrick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnadetrick Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ronnadetrick
- [Episode 152: Changing Cultures](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-152-changing-cultures/) - Ever feel isolated in your Church community? Have you ever wanted to change it? Nikki Lerner, multi-cultural coach, talks to us about how to change our faith spaces-- but it's probably not what you think. Check out Nikki's website here!
- [Episode 150: Healing From Religious Trauma Part 1](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-150-healing-from-religious-trauma-part-1/) - Dr. Laura, co-founder of the Religious Trauma Institute, talks to us about how to heal from religious trauma. This episode is broken into two parts, the first focuses on the problem, the second focuses on the healing. Check out Dr. Laura's website here! Check out the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery here! Find a
- [Episode 149: Understanding Systems in Human Trafficking](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-149-understanding-systems-in-human-trafficking/) - Anna Carroll, the founder of LightForce International (a non-profit dedicated to fighting trafficking), talks to us about the systems that contribute to human trafficking-- and how understanding these systems is essential to combatting human trafficking. Check out Lightforce International here!
- [Episode 148: Advocating For Your Mental Health](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-148-advocating-for-your-mental-health/) - Nelchael Antoine, founder of Tearapy Recovery, talks about fighting for her mental health as a Black woman-- and why it's important why we all do the same. Check out Tearapy Recovery here!
- [Episode 147: Reclaiming Our Sex Lives After Purity Culture with Dr. Celeste Holbrook](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-147-reclaiming-our-sex-lives-after-purity-culture-with-dr-celeste-holbrook/) - Many of us grew up in purity culture, and were disappointed, angry, or afraid when we began to have sex and it wasn't as promised. In this episode, Dr. Celeste Holbrook talks about recovering from purity culture and reclaiming our sex lives. Check out Dr. Celeste's website here Here is also a great tool to
- [Episode 145: What is Hell? Discussing the Three Christian Views of Hell](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-145-what-is-hell-discussing-the-three-christian-views-of-hell/) - Derek Myers, half of the duo at "Your Favorite Heretics," talks us through the three Christian views of Hell. Hell resources “Her Gates Will Never Be Shut” by Brad Jersak “Jesus Undefeated” by Keith Giles “The Evangelical Universalist” by Gregory McDonald “That All Shall Be Saved” by David Bentley Hart
- [Episode 144: Abuelita Faith with Kat Armas](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-144-abuelita-faith-with-kat-armas/) - Kat Armas's Abuelita Faith tells the story of unnamed and overlooked theologians in society and in the Bible--mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters--whose survival, strength, resistance, and persistence teach us the true power of faith and love. Get the book here!
- [Episode 143: Accountability and Forgiveness](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-143-accountability-and-forgiveness/) - Kelly Browning, the host of All At Once podcast, talks to us about coming forward about abuse and pursuing justice while being villainized for doing so. In it, she talks about her wrestle with the conservative church's ask for "forgiveness" while she pursued accountability.
- [Episode 142: The Bible Through a Black Woman's Lens](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-142-the-bible-through-a-black-womans-lens/) - Kimberly Peeler-Ringer, also known as "The Churched Feminist," talks to us about reading the Bible through a Black Woman's perspective. Visit Kimberly's site here!
- [Episode 141: You are Worth the Work: Moving From Trauma to Faith](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-141-you-are-worth-the-work-moving-from-trauma-to-faith/) - Juni Felix, a survivor of profound trauma, a Behavior Design Teaching Team member of renowned Stanford University professor Dr. B. J. Fogg's Behavior Design Lab, and a Tiny Habits Coach shares why we are worth the work, and how we can begin healing. Check out the book!
- [Episode 139: When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-139-when-thoughts-and-prayers-arent-enough/) - Taylor Schumann, gun violence survivor, and author of "When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough" talks to us about the impact of gun violence on her world-- and the US at large. Get the book here!
- [Episode 140: A Conversation About Unlearning Racism](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-140-a-conversation-about-unlearning-racism/) - In this more casual episode, Lauren Reyes-Yu, a friend of Meghan's and one of the first people to call her out on her racism, talk about what it's like to unlearn racism and all that entails. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 138: Critical Race Theory as a Christian Concept](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-138-critical-race-theory-as-a-christian-concept/) - Claudia Allen, writer and international speaker passionate about faith, culture, and justice, talks to us about expanding our horizons as a faith practice and learning from the experiences of others. Also, why CRT is important for us as Christians. Claudia's website Recommendations of Claudia's: One Nation Under God by Kevin Cruz God of the Oppressed
- [Episode 137: Why Do I Feel Like This?](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-137-why-do-i-feel-like-this/) - Psychology professor and personal development coach Dr. Peace Amadi helps us navigate the complexity of our emotions, from discouragement and hurt to trauma and depression. She explains the dynamics underlying what we feel and gives practical resources for living through our emotions in healthy ways. Get Peace's book here!
- [Episode 136: Shameless (Sex) Parenting with Tina Schermer Sellers](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-136-shameless-sex-parenting-with-tina-schermer-sellers/) - So many of us were raised in purity culture and taught that sex and sexuality are shameful. As some of us begin to become parents, we are wondering how exactly to navigate this area of life with our children. Dr. Sellers shares with us about her new book "Shameless Parenting" and how we can reparent
- [Episode 135: Black Liturgies with Cole Arthur Riley](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-135-black-liturgies-with-cole-arthur-riley/) - Cole Arthur Riley, the creator of Black Liturgies, talks to us about the importance of implementing dignity, lament, rage, justice, rest, and liberation in our faith practice. Check out Cole Arthur Riley's website! Black liturgies Instagram.
- [Episode 134: White Too Long](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-134-white-too-long/) - Robert P. Jones talks to us about his book "White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity." Get the book here!
- [Episode 133: Diet Culture and the Church](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-133-diet-culture-and-the-church/) - Leslie Schilling, a registered dietitian, talks to us about diet culture, the church, and how we can do better. Links from Leslie: These are the books I mentioned on the podcast. Intuitive Eating 4th ed https://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-Eating-4th-Anti-Diet-Revolutionary/dp/1250255198/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=intuitive+eating&qid=1613505514&sr=8-1 Fearing the Black Body - https://www.amazon.com/Fearing-Black-Body-Racial-Origins/dp/1479886750/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3S5DPO8MXS3YV&dchild=1&keywords=fearing+the+black+body&qid=1613505539&s=books&sprefix=fearing+the+b%2Caps%2C210&sr=1-1 Anti-Diet - https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Diet-Reclaim-Well-Being-Happiness-Intuitive-ebook/dp/B07RDJV9BL/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=anti+diet&qid=1613505576&s=books&sr=1-3 More than a Body - https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Body-Instrument-Ornament/dp/0358229243/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G0NPPCBHSGK4&dchild=1&keywords=more+than+a+body&qid=1613505613&s=books&sprefix=more+than+%2Cstripbooks%2C216&sr=1-1
- [Episode 132: She was a stay-at-home daughter who found the courage to leave.](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-132-she-was-a-stay-at-home-daughter-who-found-the-courage-to-leave/) - Cait West tells her story of being raised in the stay-at-home daughter movement and finding the courage to leave. Follow Cait below: https://www.caitwest.com/ https://www.instagram.com/caitwestwrites/
- [131: OMG MY BOOK LAUNCHES TODAY (and my husband interviews me about it)](https://meghantschanz.com/131-omg-my-book-launches-today-and-my-husband-interviews-me-about-it/) - Meghan is interviewed by her husband Dustin, about her new book "Women Rising" that launches today. Listen in and get all the juicy behind-the-scenes details you didn't know about. Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KGRXWZP/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
- [130: The Problem(s) with MegaChurch](https://meghantschanz.com/130-the-problems-with-megachurch/) - Janice Lagata talks to us about her experience working with Hillsong New York and how it opened her eyes to the problem with the MegaChurch. Follow Janice at https://www.instagram.com/jani_the_cat/
- [Episode 129: Ways LGBTQIA+ Experience Harm in the Church](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-129-ways-lgbtqia-experience-harm-in-the-church/) - Bridget Eileen Rivera, author of "Heavy Burdens," unpacks the legacy of discrimination against LGBTQ people in Christianity. Follow Bridget on Twitter or Instagram at @travelingnun.
- [Episode 128: The Making of Biblical Womanhood](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-128-the-making-of-biblical-womanhood/) - Dr. Beth Allison Barr, professor of History at Baylor University, talks to us about her new book "The Making of Biblical Womanhood" and shares how gender role theology is not Biblical, it's historical. Get the book here!
- [Episode 127: Sexless in the City](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-127-sexless-in-the-city/) - Kat Harris, podcaster, educator, and author, talks to us about her new book "Sexless in the City" and her journey as a single woman navigating the Church. Find all things Kat Harris here.
- [Episode 126: Domestic Violence in the Church](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-126-domestic-violence-in-the-church/) - Natalie Collins, domestic violence expert, talks to us about domestic violence in the Church, the theology and ideology that contributes to it, and what we can do to heal from abuse and prevent it in our spaces. Check out Natalie's website at: https://www.nataliecollins.info/
- [Bonus: Fighting AAPI Racism](https://meghantschanz.com/bonus-fighting-aapi-racism/) - Denise Peñacerrada Kruse of the Asian American Christian Collaborative talks to us about Asian American and Pacific Islander racism, and what we can all do to fight it. Check out the Asian Christian Collaborative https://www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/ Caste by Isabel Wilkerson https://bookshop.org/books/caste-oprah-s-book-club-the-origins-of-our-discontents-9780593230251/9780593230251
- [Episode 125: Standing Up To Pastoral Abuse](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-125-standing-up-to-pastoral-abuse/) - Abigail Harris and Kara Million (two listeners of the Faith and Feminism podcast) realized they were both being treated inappropriately by their pastor, but was it abuse? Was it something worth confronting? After hearing more and more stories like theirs, the two women sought to confront these inappropriate behaviors and found that in their Complementarian
- [Episode 124: Can A Woman Translate the Bible?](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-124-can-a-woman-translate-the-bible/) - Bibles, historically and traditionally, have been always translated by men-- some men have gone so far to write women out of the Bible (IE Junia to Junias.) What would happen if a woman translated the Bible? How would that change things? On this week's podcast I interview Bonnie Lewis about her First-Ever Idiomatic Bible translation, Timshel.
- [The Atlanta Shootings: How Misogyny, Racism, and Purity Culture Created a Deadly Combination](https://meghantschanz.com/the-atlanta-shootings-how-misogyny-racism-and-purity-culture-created-a-deadly-combination/) - My dear friend, Tara Teng, an Asian Christian Feminist who has worked for years with women who have been sex-trafficked, talks to us about the fetishization of Asian women, purity culture, unhealthy sexual ethics, and male entitlement that led to the murder of Asian-American women in Atlanta last night. If you, like me, was not
- [Episode 120: Sheroes of the Bible](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-120-sheroes-of-the-bible/) - "Mom, I have a question: why are boys more important than girls? All we ever learn about in church are boys." Lauren Nelson was saddened to hear her daughter ask that question and decided to do something about it and came up with "Sheroes of the Bible." To get updates on Sheroes: https://gmail.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6bbb01f70799240f6969f16c5&id=bd7fadd35a Her website:
- [Episode 123: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-123-why-we-silence-women-who-tell-the-truth/) - Tiffany Bluhm talks to us about her new book "Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth, and How Everyone Can Speak Up" which releases today. About Tiffany: Tiffany Bluhm is the author of She Dreams and Never Alone and their companion Bible studies. She is cohost of the podcast Why Tho and
- [Episode 122: Reclaiming Our Sex Lives with Rachel Alba](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-122-reclaiming-our-sex-lives-with-rachel-alba/) - Rachel Alba, Clinical Sexologist who holds a Masters of Theology, talks to us about our spiritual lives may mirror our sex lives-- and how to reclaim our sexuality after the harmful teachings around sex taught by the conservative Church. Rachel's website: https://www.sexwithspirit.com/about-me Links recommended by Rachel: James Fowler Stages of Faith: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_W._Fowler (he also has a
- [Episode 121: Harmful Teachings About Sex We Learn From the Church](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-121-harmful-teachings-about-sex-we-learn-from-the-church/) - Sheila Wray Gregoire comes on the podcast to talk to us about the new book she co-wrote called "The Great Sex Rescue" in which she surveyed over 20k women to uncover the problematic things evangelical women have been taught about sex-- and how to recover. Get the book here!
- [Episode 119: God Loves LGBTQIA+ People With Coach Yeamah](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-119-god-loves-lgbtqia-people-with-coach-yeamah/) - Coach Yeamah talks to us about how she made peace with her queer identity and God, and how she coaches others through the same process. Connect with Yeamah here!
- [Episode 117: Ruler's Church vs People's Church Part 1 & 2](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-117-rulers-church-vs-peoples-church-part-1-2/) - Rose J. Percy-- educator, writer, poet-- talks to use about the concept of the Ruler's Church vs the People's Church. This is a must listen to understand how the Church can be both an institution of liberation and suppression. Links for Rose Rose's website Rose's main instagram Links for material mentioned in the podcast Becoming
- [Episode 116: QAnon and Christianity](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-116-qanon-and-christianity/) - Bonnie Kristian, an experienced journalist, editor, and author, talks to us about the QAnon Conspiracy theories and why your loved ones may be buying into them. For more: Bonnie's website where you can get her book and read more articles by her. Helpful QAnon links from Bonnie: https://www.9marks.org/article/whatsoever-is-true-reflecting-on-the-growth-of-conspiracy-theories-among-christians/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yT88Zpt6AXKs5gBzxcqNI?si=daW42IlQRzqWwDdI1dNx3g (the latter half) https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/01/trumpism-not-terrorism/617703/ (something I wrote
- [Episode 115: Human Trafficking and Gender Inequity](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-115-human-trafficking-and-gender-inequity/) - Abigail Eernisse, a human trafficking advocate for the past seven years, talks to us about the way human trafficking and gender inequity intersect. Follow Abigail here! Some helpful links Abby mentioned: https://www.peggyorenstein.com/ https://exoduscry.com/ https://traffickinghubpetition.com/ https://rebeccabender.org/
- [Episode 114: Embodiment and Justice with Tara Teng](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-114-embodiment-and-justice-with-tara-teng/) - Tara Teng is an embodiment coach who talks to us about the intersections of faith, embodiment, and justice. I originally planned on doing solely anti-trafficking podcasts this month, but this one was too timely not to share earlier. About Tara: Tara Teng is an Embodiment Coach who works in the intersections of spirituality and sexuality. She
- [Bonus Episode: Racism, Trump Riots, and the Church's response with Keonnie Igwe](https://meghantschanz.com/bonus-episode-racism-trump-riots-and-the-churchs-response-with-keonnie-igwe/) - Keonnie Igwe, faith and policy advocate, talks to us about the Capitol Riots and what our response as a faith community should be. Check out Keonnie's Instagram, twitter, and website here!
- [Episode 113: The Starr Institute](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-113-the-starr-institute/) - On today's episode, I interview Starr Davis, the founder of the Starr Institute about the risk factors that lead to trafficking, and how we can prevent them. We also talk a bit about recent events regarding storming the Capitol and why it's so important to fight racism. Check out the Starr Insitute Follow them on
- [Replay: Dressember with Blythe Hill](https://meghantschanz.com/replay-dressember-with-blythe-hill/) - January is human trafficking awareness month, as such I am choosing to feature voices from the past and present who are fighting human trafficking today. First up, I have an episode with Blythe Hill, founder of Dressember, that was recorded when this podcast was just a couple of weeks old. Learn from Blythe about how
- [Episode 112: Food Justice](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-112-food-justice/) - Anna Woofenden, pastor, founding member of the Garden Church, and author of "This is God's Table" talks to us about the food justice movement and why confronting harmful systems is important. Check out Anna's website to get her book and learn more about her!
- [Episode 112: Domestic Violence in Athletics](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-112-domestic-violence-in-athletics/) - Domestic violence is a pervasive threat the world over, but what do our masculinity scripts have to do with this? More so how do our masculinity scripts specifically found in athletics contribute to the problem? Nicole Lee is pursuing her doctorate in answering this question and guides us through her research today. Links from Nicole:
- [Episode 111: Baptizing Feminism](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-111-baptizing-feminism/) - Baptizing Feminism, an in-progress feature documentary, explores the rise of contemporary evangelical Christian feminism as six women oppose an influential movement of Christian right leaders who promote traditional gender roles. On this podcast I ask Kathy, the producer, all about it. Check out the documentary website here!
- [Episode 110: Deconstruction](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-110-deconstruction/) - Laura Jean Truman, who will you hear loves to talk with her hands, shares her journey of deconstruction to conservative homeschooled kid, to queer pastor, to writer. She also interviews me a bit in the process :) Check out Laura's website and learn all about her!
- [Episode 109: #Churchtoo- Facing the Church's Complicity in Sexual Abuse and Misconduct](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-109-churchtoo-facing-the-churchs-complicity-in-sexual-abuse-and-misconduct/) - Ruth Everhart talks to us about her book, The #MeToo Reckoning and helps us understand and identify the Church's complicity in sexual abuse and misconduct. Check out Ruth's website and get her book!
- [Episode 108: Decolonizing Our Faith and Reclaiming Self-Love with Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-108-decolonizing-our-faith-and-reclaiming-self-love-with-lyvonne-proverbs-briggs/) - Lyvonne Proverbs named one of the "11 women shaping the Church" by Sojourners magazine talks to us about her story of decolonizing her faith and reclaiming self-love. Lyvonne's website Lyvonne's instagram
- [Episode 107: Something's Not Right- Decoding Hidden Tactics of Abuse](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-107-somethings-not-right-decoding-hidden-tactics-of-abuse/) - Many of us have been in an abusive relationship at one point in our lives or another, but it's often hard to recognize. In today's episode, Wade Mullen, author of "Something's Not Right" talks to us about how abuse functions, how to recognize it, and how to break free of it. Get Wade's book here!
- [Episode 106: Pro-choice: A faith based perspective](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-106-pro-choice-a-faith-based-perspective/) - Rev. Katey Zeh, author of "Women, Rise Up" and newly appointed CEO of Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, talks to us about why she is a pro-choice Christian, and why it's important that we as believers can learn to have a challenging conversation with nuance. Katey's website: https://kateyzeh.com/ Reproductive Coalition for Reproductive Rights: https://rcrc.org/
- [Replay: When a Pro-Lifer Votes Democratic](https://meghantschanz.com/replay-when-a-pro-lifer-votes-democratic/) - This episode originally aired in November 2018 and states a case for the pro-life movement to be more than simply pro-birth. Destiny, founder of New Wave Feminists, takes us on a journey where she was finally fed up with being used by the Republican Party for her pro-life vote. The article she wrote I reference
- [Episode 105: Socialism- it's not what you think](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-105-socialism-its-not-what-you-think/) - It's no secret that socialism has been demonized during this election... but is it as bad as people say? This is a slightly rambling conversation I have with Chase Tibbs of Faith and Capital on what exactly socialism, communism, and capitalism is-- and what may be best for society. Show notes from Chase: Here's a
- [Episode 104: It's 2020 and the Equal Rights Amendment Still Hasn't Passed](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-104-its-2020-and-the-equal-rights-amendment-still-hasnt-passed/) - In 1923, Alice Paul tried to pass a constitutional amendment that gave women equal rights, she called it the "Equal Rights Amendment". Almost a century later, it still hasn't passed. Allyson McKinney Timm founder of Justice Revival talks to us about the ERA, why it still hasn't passed, and what we can do to guarantee
- [The Lie We All Believe](https://meghantschanz.com/the-lie-we-all-believe/) - He walked her to the bar and she did the talking. He was about 55, white, slightly overweight and even from a distance I could tell he was unsure of himself. She appeared the opposite, young, Thai, beautiful, confident and doting on the older man, wiping his face with a cloth to catch the perspiration
- [Episode 103: Violence in the Lives of Black Women](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-103-violence-in-the-lives-of-black-women/) - Dr. Carolyn West, clinical psychologist and domestic violence researcher, talks to us about Intimate Partner Violence in the lives of Black women and what we can do to support survivors. Dr. Carolyn West's website. The article, "Toward an Ecological Model of Violence Among African Americans" I reference in the podcast by Dr. West. Domestic Violence
- [Episode 102: Five Myths Purity Culture Teaches Us](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-102-five-myths-purity-culture-teaches-us/) - Dr. Camden Morgante talks to us about harmful myths that purity culture teaches us. Check out Dr. Camden's website here! Take her quiz "What Purity Culture Myth Affects You?" Follow her on Facebook and Insta at @drcamden
- [Episode 101: Listening to and Learning From Survivors: Liberation is Here](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-101-listening-to-and-learning-from-survivors-liberation-is-here/) - As a freelance filmmaker, Nikole Lim's career allowed her to step in and out of the lives of marginalized people around the world. But when confronted with the prevalence of sexual violence in Kenyan and Zambian communities, she commits to advocating alongside the courageous survivors whose lives have intersected with hers. On today's podcast she talks
- [Episode 100: Moonletter- Understanding Our Feminine Cycle](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-100-moonletter-understanding-our-feminine-cycle/) - Sara Robbert, founder of the Moonletter, talks to us about our feminine energy cycle, and why we should pay attention to it. www.themoonletter.com and instagram: the.moonletter - Beyond the Pill by Dr Jolene Brighten - https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Pill-Program-Hormones-Dangerous/dp/0062847058 - www.putacupinit.com - menstrual cup quiz - Alisa Vitti - www.floliving.com, Author of Womancode
- [Episode 99: A Birth Mom Tells Her Story](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-99-a-birth-mom-tells-her-story/) - Continuing on the topic of adoption, on this episode I get the opportunity to talk to Kesley Vander Vliet Ranyard (aka @fromanothamotha) about her experience of choosing to give her child up for adoption and her work with adoption agencies. Follow: @fromanothamotha Podcast: Twisted Sisterhood
- [Episode 97 and 98: Centering Adoptee Voices](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-97-centering-adoptee-voices/) - Tiffany Henness, a transracial adoptee, talks to us about her experience of realizing the trauma she inherently held as an adoptee and about the need to center adoptee's voices when discussing adoption. *note: there is some thumping on my audio track, not Tiffany's, I edited it out the best that I could, but it will
- [Episode 96: Seeking Justice is Evangelism](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-96-seeking-justice-is-evangelism/) - D.L. Mayfield author of "The Myth of the American Dream: Reflections on Affluence, Autonomy, Safety, and Power" talks to us about her experience protesting in the "Wall of Moms" in Portland and the need for Church Folks to examine their own complicity in injustice. Check out D.L. Mayfield's website here! Support BLM here
- [Episode 95: Making it Through 2020](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-95-making-it-through-2020/) - A global pandemic, conspiracy theories, racial injustice: 2020 has been a hard year for a lot of us. So today on the podcast I talk to therapist Lanta Carol on how we can make it through. Get Lanta's coloring book for free and check out her website here!
- [Episode 94: Art and Abolition](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-94-art-and-abolition/) - Brittanie Richardson, the founder of Art and Abolition, talks to us about the needs of survivors of sexual violence in Kenya and her growth as a leader as she learned to listen to those she served. Check out Art and Abolition's website here! Check out how to donate to their "School of Life" here!
- [Episode 93: Racism in Porn](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-93-racism-in-porn/) - Dr. Carolyn West, psychologist and domestic violence researcher, connects the racist images found in porn today to our dark history with slavery. Dr. Carolyn West's website Dr. Carolyn West's documentary on Racism in Porn
- [Episode 92: Patriarchy and Colonialism in Missions](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-92-patriarchy-and-colonialism-in-missions/) - Dalaina May, a former missionary, talks about how she came to the realization that Patriarchy and Colonialism was inherently part of how many missionary organizations functioned—and talks about how to change it. Check out Dark Bali here. Check out Dalaina's blog here.
- [Episode 91: Let's Talk About Sex- Part 2](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-91-lets-talk-about-sex-part-2/) - Brittany Broaddus-Smith Christian sexologist of the Intimacy Firm continues our conversation on the things we weren't taught about sex, and her project, "My Vulva and Me: An Anthology of Stories For, By, and About Black Women." To find out more about the work the Intimacy Firm does, check out Brittany's website here!
- [Episode 77: Education Inequality](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-77-education-inequality/) - Most of us were raised to believe that we all have a fair education, the truth is, that education inequality is pervasive across the US. Bekah Mcneel, education reporter, talks to us about education inequality affects our nation, and what we can do to make a difference. Check out her website here!
- [Episode 87: Diet culture, Vegetables, Vitamins, and Weight Loss: A Dietician Helps Us Sort It Out](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-87-diet-culture-vegetables-vitamins-and-weight-loss-a-dietician-helps-us-sort-it-out/) - Do you have trouble loving your body? Is it ok to want to lose weight? What is diet culture? Are vitamin supplements necessary? Registered dietician Cassie Christopher helps us sort through it all. Here's her website!
- [Episode 78: The Diversity Gap](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-78-the-diversity-gap/) - We know what it's like to not belong, to be overlooked, or to feel misunderstood. It's a human experience, after all. But what do you do when not belonging becomes the norm? Bethaney Wilkinson talks about her organization The Diversity Gap and what we can do to combat inequality in the workplace. Check out the
- [Episode 79: LGBTQ+](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-79-lgbtq/) - The church is notorious for the exclusion of LGBTQ+, but is this what Christ really calls us to? Jacquie Alexander talks to us about her experience as a bisexual woman in the Church, and what we can do as Christ-followers to love people like her better. Check out Sarah Bessey's blog on becoming affirming here.
- [Episode 82: Making Friends With My Body and God](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-82-making-friends-with-my-body-and-god/) - We all have struggled to love our bodies. In the patriarchal culture we currently find ourselves in, it seems that there are lots of expectations on bodies and how to make them both pleasing to men and productive. But can we love our bodies for what they are? Without putting any expectations on them? On
- [Episode 83: All Shall Be Well](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-83-all-shall-be-well/) - What do the seasons and cycles of life teach us about the nature of God? As we make our way through a scary time, how do we honor and process what we are going through? Catherine McNeil talks to us about her new book All Shall Be Well and what seasons teach us about the
- [Episode 84: God is Grey- How to Have a Conversation Not a Debate](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-84-god-is-grey-how-to-have-a-conversation-not-a-debate/) - In today's climate, a disagreement often feels more like a fight between who is wrong and right, instead of a conversation exploring the perspectives of others. How can we have conversations that tell the truth yet don't make enemies of those who disagree? This conversation with Brenda Davies gave me some perspective. Check out Brenda's
- [Episode 85: Mindfulness As a Feminist Act](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-85-mindfulness-as-a-feminist-act/) - My dear friend, Kayla Carnes, talks to us about the importance of mindfulness in as we grow into the people we are meant to be. She shares how the practice has saved her life, the proven benefits, and how we can begin a mindfulness practice of our own. This episode ends with a special meditation.
- [Episode 86: Body Positivity](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-86-body-positivity/) - Amy Pence-Brown, the self-described fat feminist mother, talks to us about the importance of the body positive movement and why loving your body is a revolutionary act. Check out Amy Pence-Brown's website here!
- [Episode 76: Shattering Glass Ceilings and Saving Lives](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-76-shattering-glass-ceilings-and-saving-lives/) - Emily Kennedy, Fobes 30 under 30, podcaster, mother of invention, and keynote speaker talks about how she smashed through some glass ceilings to create Artificial Intelligence that combats modern-day sex trafficking. After listening to her you might be inspired to smash a few glass ceilings yourself. Check out Emily Kennedy's website here!
- [COVID-19, Ableism, and What You Can Do to Help](https://meghantschanz.com/covid-19-ableism-and-what-you-can-do-to-help/) - In this episode, I interview Stephanie Tait, an author that writes at the intersection of ableism and faith, about what it's like for her as an immunocompromised person during the COVID-19 pandemic and what we can all do to help. Check out her website and her book here!
- [Episode 75: Theology of the Womb](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-75-theology-of-the-womb/) - Christy Bauman talks about how we can get to know God better through the body and cycles of a woman. Check out this episode and get her book here!
- [Episode 74: A Woman's Place and Navigating Single Life Post Purity Culture](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-74-a-womans-place-and-navigating-single-life-post-purity-culture/) - Katelyn Beaty, author of A Woman's Place, and prolific writer talks to us about her book, and what it's like as a grown woman to navigate life post purity culture. Check out Katelyn's website and her book here!
- [Episode 73: What We Can Learn About Defiance From the Women of Exodus](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-73-what-we-can-learn-about-defiance-from-the-women-of-exodus/) - Kelley Nikondeha, author of Defiant: What the Women of Exodus Teach Us About Freedom, talks to us about what we can learn from the women of Exodus, and how their defiance can show us how to defy injustice today. Get Kelley's book here and check out her website!
- [Episode 90: Let's Talk About Sex- Part 1](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-90-lets-talk-about-sex-part-1/) - Brittany Broaddus-Smith Christian sexologist of the Intimacy Firm talks to us about the things we weren't taught about sex, and why there's a desperate need for sexual education. Check out her website here!
- [Episode 89: Evangelicals and Trump--How We Got Here](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-89-evangelicals-and-trump-how-we-got-here/) - Kristin DuMez author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation talks to us about how the masculinity celebrated by Evangelicals helped elect Trump. Check out her website and get her book here!
- [Episode 88: A Conversation about Love and Respect with Sheila Gregoire](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-88-a-conversation-about-love-and-respect-with-sheila-gregoire/) - Sheila Gregoire, blogger and author of several relationship and sex books, talks to us about the problematic elements of the popular evangelical book Love and Respect by Emmerson Eggerichs. Check out her articles, read her letter to Focus on the Family, and check out her website here!
- [Episode 81: Womanist Midrash](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-81-womanist-midrash/) - Dr. Gafney talks to us about her book "Womanist Midrash" and how examining the Bible through the lens of womanism can lead to depth and understanding of Scripture we've never had before. Show notes for Dr. Gafney: Dr. Gafney’s Website Dr. Gafney's Books mentioned in the podcast: Womanist Midrash Daughters of Miriam The
- [Episode 80: Life-Saving Divorce](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-80-life-saving-divorce/) - We all know that divorce has been frowned upon in the Church, and that's putting it lightly. But what if divorce can actually save your life? What if divorce is not the enemy we've made it out to be, but actually needed in some circumstances? On today's episode, I talk to Gretchen Baskerville about her
- [Episode 72: Climate Justice](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-72-climate-justice/) - Melody Zhang, Climate Justice Campaign Coordinator at Sojourners, talks to us about the importance of pursuing climate justice, and how it's one of the best ways to love our neighbors. Listeners can take the next step with us in prayer and action at sojo.net/sojoaction. For content and resources on climate and environmental justice specifically, the link
- [Episode 71: Black History Month](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-71-black-history-month/) - This week on the podcast I have Faitth Brooks from Be the Bridge back to talk about her new podcast, Melanated Faith, and why we should be engaging in Black History beyond the month of February. I also make a public apology for something I said that was problematic regarding race in a previous episode.
- [Episode 70: Holy Disunity: How What Separates Us Can Save Us](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-70-holy-disunity-how-what-separates-us-can-save-us/) - These days, there's no dirtier word than "divisive," especially in religious and political circles. Claiming a controversial opinion, talking about our differences, even sharing our doubts can be seen as threatening to the goal of unity. But what if unity shouldn't be our goal? In Holy Disunity: How What Separates Us Can Save Us, Layton E.
- [Episode 69: The Myth of Physical Virginity](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-69-the-myth-of-physical-virginity/) - Cherries don't get popped, and hymens don't tear. Today on the podcast I interview Dr. Verena Brown about the myth of physical virginity and why it is so important that we dismantle it. Here are some resources from Verena: Here are some reference articles from the medical literature. There are not a whole lot of
- [Episode 68: Try Softer with Aundi Kolber](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-68-try-softer-with-aundi-kolber/) - Aundi Kolber, a dear friend of mine, shares why she wrote "Try Softer" and how we can learn to be soft with ourselves in our own process of healing. Here is Aundi's website for more! Check out this episode!
- [67: Confronting Abuse in the Southern Baptist Church](https://meghantschanz.com/67-confronting-abuse-in-the-southern-baptist-church/) - Cheryl Summers and Ashley Easter from the For Such a Time as This as This Rally talk to us about abuse in the Southern Baptist Church and what they are doing to confront it. Ashley's page Check out this episode!
- [Episode 66: Redefining Masculinity](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-66-redefining-masculinity/) - We know that the patriarchy has not been kind towards women, but the truth is that it hasn't treated men well either. This week on the podcast, Brenden Kwiatkowski, founder of remasculate and researcher into the scripts adolescent boys have been given talks to us about the scripts boys have been given can lead to
- [Episode 65: Why we need more women's leadership in the Church](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-65-why-we-need-more-womens-leadership-in-the-church/) - Women make up most of the Church, so why aren't we being represented in leadership? This week on the podcast I talk with Devyn Chambers Johnson about her movement called "Four More Women in the Pulpit" and how women can get the church back on track. Check out this podcast on Itunes! Links from Pastor
- [Episode 64: Immigration - We can do better](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-64-immigration-we-can-do-better/) - We're all aware of the crisis at the border, the question is... what do we do about it... and is this crisis one of our own making? This week on the podcast I talk to Else Droof with the Santa Fe Dreamers Project to gives us the low-down on immigration, and how we can do
- [Episode 63: Kaitlin Curtice- What We Can Learn From Indigenous Peoples](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-63-kaitlin-curtice-what-we-can-learn-from-indigenous-peoples/) - Kaitlin Curtice, author of Glory Happening and the upcoming book Native, talks to us about her experience growing up and living as a Native American woman, and what we can learn from Indigenous peoples. Check out Kaitlin's work here. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 62: How to Become a Trustworthy White Ally](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-62-how-to-become-a-trustworthy-white-ally/) - I'm so grateful for all that the Woman's Suffrage Movement brought us, namely, the right to vote. But I grieve over the fact that sometimes our rights were gained at the expense of our black sisters. That's a mistake I don't want to make again. Today on the podcast, Ally Henny educates us on how
- [Episode 61: Sexual Assault- What happens next?](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-61-sexual-assault-what-happens-next/) - In the United States, 1 in 3 women in sexual assaulted. 1 in 6 is raped. I would bet that every woman has been sexually harassed. So how are we responding to this? What systems do we have in place to help survivors? More than that, what are we doing to address this epidemic? On
- [Episode 60: Girl's Education](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-60-girls-education/) - Nearly 70 million children around the world today cannot get a basic education. More than half are girls. But educating a girl can break cycles of poverty in just one generation. Girls who get an education marry later, have fewer children, earn higher wages and support healthier and more prosperous families. Today on the podcast
- [Episode 59: Theology and Abuse](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-59-theology-and-abuse/) - Is there a tie between some Christian Theology and abuse? I have started to theorize that this may be the case. That when the church teaches a doctrine that tells women to submit (at times to abuse,) that women's bodies are dangerous, and tells them that they are not qualified to teach or lead—that this
- [Episode 58: Why we should engage in politics with guests Pantsuit Politics](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-58-why-we-should-engage-in-politics-with-guests-pantsuit-politics/) - Politics today is heated, and that seems like an understatement. I don't know about you, but often the last thing I want to do is talk about politics with those who think differently than me. That could lead to me being misunderstood, disrespected, or simply not listening too, not to mention it's exhausting. But
- [Episode 57: It's 2019, why are women still not protected by the US Constitution?](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-57-its-2019-why-are-women-still-not-protected-by-the-us-constitution/) - As our theology series wraps up, we are diving headfirst into justice, and the first thing we are going to cover is why in God's name the United States is one of only 18 countries that doesn't protect women in the constitution. The Equal Rights Amendment is a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution
- [Episode 56: Theology of Justice](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-56-theology-of-justice/) - Is Social Justice a perversion of the gospel? There seems to be a movement recently of the conservative church condemning social justice. Today, Michelle Reyes and I are shutting that myth down. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 55: Does God want women to give up their power?](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-55-does-god-want-women-to-give-up-their-power/) - Tara Hannah's church taught her that God created women emotionally weaker than men, which "rightfully" places them in subservient roles to men. When Tara searched the scriptures for herself, she discovered her freedom and her God-given power. Today, we're dismantling what she had been taught together. Here's her book! Check out this episode!
- [Episode 54: Dismantling Creation Order](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-54-dismantling-creation-order/) - There's a belief out there that some Christians hold that because Adam was created first, that he is superior to Eve and holds authority over her. Today we're dismantling that belief and all that it entails. Chesna's writing: https://www.cbeinternational.org/persons/chesna-hinkley Check out this episode!
- [Episode 54: Sophia: Exploring the Feminine Aspects of God](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-54-sophia-exploring-the-feminine-aspects-of-god/) - Sophia and other feminine pronouns for God have been altered by scribes in the translating of the Bible. This week on the podcast, we talk to Sarah Smith, host of the TheoSophia podcast, about them and how we can reclaim the feminine aspects of God. Sarah's links are below :) Website: https://thebibleproject.com/ Podcasts: https://thebibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/
- [Episode 52: Does the Bible Entitle Husbands to Sex?](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-52-does-the-bible-entitle-husbands-to-sex/) - I grew up hearing the idea that, biblically, a husband is entitled to sex. One of the wife's purposes, after all, is to cater to an insanely high sex-drive—or at least that's the message I received. All while a woman's sexual desire was never mentioned. I want to know where Christians got this idea about
- [Episode 50 and 51: What is Biblical Manhood? Parts 1 and 2](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-50-and-51-what-is-biblical-manhood-parts-1-and-2/) - We've all heard about "Biblical manhood." There are different iterations of it, but in our culture manhood seems to center around being a tough leader who protects and provides. But is that the kind of masculinity that Jesus demonstrated? And exactly what did God have in mind when he created men? On this episode of
- [Episode 49: The Billy Graham Rule- Is it Biblically Sound?](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-49-the-billy-graham-rule-is-it-biblically-sound/) - Recently there's been some news surrounding the Billy Graham Rule. Politicians, clergy, and even civil servants are claiming the rule and citing the Bible in order not to be alone with female colleagues, but does this even have a Biblical base? Today on the podcast, New Testament scholar Laura Robinson talk about the rule and
- [Episode 48: Do Biblical Gender Roles Exist?](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-48-do-biblical-gender-roles-exist/) - Growing up in the church, I am sure many of us heard a lot about "Biblical" gender roles. You know, men should go out and provide for the family while women stay home and take care of the children... but where did this come from? On this episode of Faith and Feminism, I interview Marg
- [Episode 47: Women in the Bible: Symbols of the Resistance.](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-47-women-in-the-bible-symbols-of-the-resistance/) - I will be honest, sometimes the Bible is really hard for me to read. There are stories upon stories of rape, violence, and genocide. But recently, I've read a book that helped me look at certain stories with a new lens. Rev Katey Zeh recently published a book called "Women, Rise Up" where I was
- [Episode 45: New Testament Scribes Changed These Five Women into Men](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-45-new-testament-scribes-changed-these-five-women-into-men/) - *Turn it up, we had a problem with Bridget's mic so this podcast is quieter than normal. My church had raised me to believe that the Bible was infallible. As I've grown older my relationship with the Bible has changed, I still believe it's a Holy Book, but I must acknowledge the way humans have
- [Episode 46: Did Scribes Lessen the Role of Mary Magdalene in Scripture?](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-46-did-scribes-lessen-the-role-of-mary-magdalene-in-scripture/) - As I've interviewed more and more theologians I've discovered that New Testament scribes had more ability to alter the text than I originally thought. This week on the podcast, I got the opportunity to interview Elizabeth Schrader, a doctoral student at Duke University about how scribes took new testament texts and altered it for the purposes
- [44. What to Say When Someone Says Patriarchy is God's Plan](https://meghantschanz.com/44-what-to-say-when-someone-says-patriarchy-is-gods-plan/) - As a little girl, I was told over and over again that patriarchy was God's plan for humanity. Simply said, "God created men to rule and women to follow." What a load. This week on the podcast we are digging into Genesis with Chesna and searching for God's ideas about patriarchy. Here is the full
- [Bonus Episode: Chronic Illness, the Prosperity Gospel, and Penis Envy with Stephanie Tait](https://meghantschanz.com/bonus-episode-chronic-illness-the-prosperity-gospel-and-penis-envy-with-stephanie-tait/) - Stephanie Tait, author of "The View From Rock Bottom" and I talk about living with lyme disease and how women are often not believed in the healthcare system. It turns out that this has some surprising roots with Freud's theory that many of the ills that befall women stems from the fact that they don't
- [Episode 41: What to Say When Someone Says Women Should Be Silent in the Church](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-41-what-to-say-when-someone-says-women-should-be-silent-in-the-church/) - Chesna Hinkley, a graduate of Princeton Seminary and master of divinity, talks to us about how to respond when somebody says that women should be silent in the Church. Check out the article and the podcast here!
- [Episode 43: What to Say When Someone Says Women Should Submit](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-43-what-to-say-when-someone-says-women-should-submit/) - In mainstream Christian culture women are told they must submit— to husbands, to men, to authority. But what does the Bible say about this? This week on the podcast Chesna is taking us through Ephesians 5 and dissecting what Biblical submission means. Read the article here and check out the podcast!
- [Episode 42: What to Say When Someone Says Women Shouldn't Preach](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-42-what-to-say-when-someone-says-women-shouldnt-preach/) - Because "Shove it" is not an appropriate response. (this is obviously a joke) This week we're diving into what Paul was saying in 1st Timothy 2 and it's juicy. Read the article here and check out the episode here!
- [Bonus Episode: How Empowering Young Girls Changes Everything](https://meghantschanz.com/bonus-episode-how-empowering-young-girls-changes-everything/) - Jenny Rae Armstrong's book "From Risk to Resilience: How Empowering Young Girls Changes Everything" releases today, and to celebrate we're giving you this bonus episode. Jenny's website: http://www.jennyraearmstrong.com/ Buy the book! The image Jenny speaks about! Check out this episode!
- [Episode 40: The Forgotten Theology of Motherhood](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-40-the-forgotten-theology-of-motherhood/) - Catherine McNeil talks about how women and mothers have not really been considered in our theological practices, and frankly, overlooked for much of history. We're changing that. Website: catherinemcniel.com Twitter and Instagram: @CatherineMcNiel Facebook: @CatherineMcNielWrites Subscribe to my newsletter http://eepurl.com/gfgmRf Books: Long Days of Small Things: Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline https://www.amazon.com/Long-Days-Small-Things-Motherhood/dp/1631466437 All Shall Be Well: Awakening to God's Presence in
- [Bonus Episode: From Fundamental to Egalitarian](https://meghantschanz.com/bonus-episode-from-fundamental-to-egalitarian/) - Jessica Hubner, a therapist, and Jamin Hubner, a professor, talk about their journey from fundamentalist to egalitarian, discussing egalitarian theology, hierarchical relationships, and what it practically looks like for their marriage. This is episode is amazing, but 2 hours long, so that is why I made it a bonus :) Here are the resources they
- [Episode 39: Body Image](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-39-body-image/) - Who grew up constantly believing that their body was too much, or maybe not enough? Constructed beauty ideals have been making young girls and women feel inadequate for a long time now. And I'm sick of it. Did you know that most girls in the US begin dieting by the age of 8? Did you
- [Episode 38: Empowering the Next Generation of Women](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-38-empowering-the-next-generation-of-women/) - Beth Bruno, author of "A Voice Becoming" talks to us about to empower the next generation of women, and the things we ourselves must overcome in order to do so. Some resources from Beth: www.bethbruno.org/freebies Check out this episode!
- [Episode 37: Tools For A Healthy Marriage](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-37-tools-for-a-healthy-marriage/) - Dorothy Greco, author of "Making Marriage Beautiful" talks about how to have a healthy, egalitarian marriage. Here's the link for Dorothy's book Here are some other resources she recommends: AIice Mathews - Gender Roles and the People of God Spencer and Tracy - Marriage at the Crossroads: Check out this episode on ITunes!
- [Episode 36: Emotional and Spiritual Abuse](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-36-emotional-and-spiritual-abuse/) - A few weeks ago I had the enormous privilege to talk to Natalie Hoffman about emotional and spiritual abuse. As I was listening to Natalie speak I saw some of the symptoms of emotional abuse in my own life and for one of the first times, I began to recognize it as such. I’m a little
- [Episode 35: Sexual Ethics With Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-35-sexual-ethics-with-dr-tina-schermer-sellers/) - What is God's design for sex? A lot of us have deconstructed the Purity movement, but we're unsure of what sex looks like now. How do we honor God, ourselves, and others in our sex lives? What is sexual immorality? And what does it look like to live sexually moral lives? We explore all this
- [Episode 33: Sexual Integrity](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-33-sexual-integrity/) - What is sexual integrity? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How do we navigate ourselves as sexual beings? What does it look like for Christians post purity movement to navigate sexual relationships?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I don't have all the answers, but this episode with Tina Osterhouse may give you some of the tools to figure it out.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We explore
- [Episode 34: Thriving in Singleness (or at least trying to)](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-34-thriving-in-singleness-or-at-least-trying-to/) - Being single can be hard. Not just because it can be lonely, but how society and the church can treat women differently because of it. This week on the podcast, I got the amazing opportunity to talk to Rev. Sarah Heath about singleness and life and how sometimes it can be really hard not to
- [Episode 31: Sex, God, and the Conservative Church](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-31-sex-god-and-the-conservative-church/) - Dr. Tina Sellers talks about her book, "Sex, God, and the Conservative Church." In it, she reclaims a healthy sexuality for the church. Links: www.ThankGodForSex.org www.instituteonintimacy.com/ www.tinaschermersellers.com Sex, God, and the Conservative Church Check out this episode on Itunes, subscribe, and leave a review!
- [Episode 32: Things I Wish the Church Told Me About Sex and Consent](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-32-things-i-wish-the-church-told-me-about-sex-and-consent/) - Christine Woolgar once asked if her husband wanted a divorce because they struggled with sex in their relationship, and she thought it was her fault.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It was a woman's job to sexually satisfy her husband, right? But the problem was that she didn't enjoy sex, more than that, it actually hurt. She felt she
- [Enneagram: The Stuff You Want to know](https://meghantschanz.com/enneagram-stuff-want-know/) - The Enneagram might be one of my favorite things, maybe ever. Not only does it let me know what my strengths and giftings are, but it also lets me know what limitations and weaknesses I have. In this episode, I got to interview the lovely and delightful Abby Buter, an Enneagram coach, on the power
- [Episode 14: Tav Meod- God's Plan is Right Relationship](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-14-tav-meod-gods-plan-is-right-relationship/) - Keonnie talks to us about Tav Meod and how the patriarchy is not God's plan for humanity. Check out this episode, leave a review and subscribe on ITunes!
- [Episode 15: How to Find Peace in Midst of an Evolving Faith](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-15-how-to-find-peace-in-midst-of-an-evolving-faith/) - Becka Eppley talks to us about how her faith has been evolving and how she finds peace in it. Check out this episode, leave a review, and subscribe in ITunes!
- [Episode 16: The Violence Against Women Act and Why We Should Care About Social Policy](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-16-the-violence-against-women-act-and-why-we-should-care-about-social-policy/) - Courtney Huffman, my best friend, a grad student studying policy at UGA shares about the Violence of Women Act and how to get involved. Check out this episode, leave a review, and subscribe on ITunes!
- [Episode 17: The History of Patriarchy and the Church](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-17-the-history-of-patriarchy-and-the-church/) - Dr. Sarah Lindsey talks to us about the history of women, patriarchy, and the church. Check out this episode on Itunes and leave a review and subscribe!
- [Episode 18: Why the Church Needs Feminism](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-18-why-the-church-needs-feminism/) - Ashley Easter, founder of the Courage conference, a conference for survivors of abuse, talks about why the church needs feminism. Check out this episode on Itunes! Subscribe, review, and listen :)
- [Episode 19: Fast Fashion- Stuff You Should Know](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-19-fast-fashion-stuff-you-should-know/) - Anika Erickson, founder of Home Free Tees, talks to us about fast fashion and the importance of shopping slow. Also, watch The True Cost. Check out this episode on Itunes and subscribe!
- [Episode 20:  Ethical Shopping](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-20-ethical-shopping/) - Rachel Kois of Simple Switch talks to us about how to shop ethically and empower women around the world. Check out this episode on Itunes, leave a review, and subscribe!
- [Episode 30: A Pelvic Health Therapist Answers Your Questions (part 2)](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-30-a-pelvic-health-therapist-answers-your-questions-part-2/) - Amy Moses is back and answering all of your questions about your bodies and sex that you haven't been able to find answers for. Books: Pure by Linda Kay Klein (interviewed on the podcast episodes 4 and 5) The Purity Myth by Jessica Valenti Shameless by Nadia Bolz Weber Sex, God, and the Conservative Church by
- [Episode 29: A Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Talks About Sex](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-29-a-pelvic-health-physical-therapist-talks-about-sex/) - Amy Moses talks to us about all of the questions we were too afraid to ask about our bodies and sex. It's been a revolutionary podcast for hundreds of women who are finally getting the answers to the questions they've always had. Here are some books and links she recommends checking out: Books: Pure by
- [What to say when someone says you can't be a Christian and a Feminist.](https://meghantschanz.com/what-to-say-when-someone-says-you-cant-be-a-christian-and-a-feminist/) - Well, well, well if this isn't a phrase I've heard 28,749,878 times (an exaggeration, but you know what I am talking about.) We've all heard it, the word gets out that you call yourself a feminist, and without fail someone will come from nowhere and tell you that you can't be that. That you, apparently,
- [Episode 22: Feminine Aspects of God](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-22-feminine-aspects-of-god/) - Minister Virginia Musselman talks to us about the feminine aspects of God, and why it is important that we acknowledge it. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 23: Femininity and Athleticism](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-23-femininity-and-athleticism/) - Femininity and Athleticism aren't oxymorons. Natalie of Female Athlete Missions shares why. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 24: Dating](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-24-dating/) - Bronwyn talks to us about dating and how to do it well. After talking with her, I believe this episode could also be applied for building friendships. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 25: Destigmatizing Emotions and Taking Up Space](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-25-destigmatizing-emotions-and-taking-up-space/) - Aundi Kolber, therapist and writer, talks to us about the importance of embodiment, feeling our emotions, and how to take up space in the world. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 26: Advocating For Your Healthcare](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-26-advocating-for-your-healthcare/) - Doula Liz Grant talks to us about how the US healthcare system often doesn't take a woman's needs or perspectives into consideration and offers tips to take control of your healthcare. Check out this episode on Itunes and subscribe!
- [Episode 27: How to Have Hard Conversations](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-27-how-to-have-hard-conversations/) - Melanie Weldon-Soiset talks to us about how to have hard conversations with people who see differently than us. (PS she has an amazing story of throwing herself a goodbye party when her church no longer wanted her, as a woman, in leadership) Check out this episode on Itunes and subscribe!
- [When a Pro-Life Leader Votes Democratic](https://meghantschanz.com/pro-life-leader-votes-democratic/) - One of my favorite episodes to date, I had the opportunity to interview Destiny, the leader of New Wave Feminists: a group that is truly pro-life, from the womb to prisons and immigrants. Destiny wrote an article that went viral, "I'm Pro-Life and Voting for Beto O'Rourke because I'm Done Being Used by the G.O.P"
- [A Look Into Egalitarian Marriage](https://meghantschanz.com/look-egalitarian-marriage/) - I grew up thinking there was only one way to have a Christian marriage, and that was to submit to my husband in everything. It felt demeaning, that I could choose who I wanted to be my whole life until I got married... In this episode Dustin (my husband), Kayla, and Michael discuss what egalitarian
- [The Damaging Effect of Purity Culture with Linda Kay Klein](https://meghantschanz.com/damaging-effect-purity-culture-linda-kay-klein/) - I grew up in a Church that introduced me to Jesus, which forever changed my life, but also a Church that failed me in some areas as I was a young girl growing into a woman. Purity culture. I remember at the ripe age of 12 being taught that my value, all of it, was
- [Intersectional Feminism with Faitth from Be the Bridge](https://meghantschanz.com/intersectional-feminism-faitth-bridge/) - One of the very first episodes I wanted to do was talk about Intersectional Feminism, as a white woman, I realize I have a lot to learn about fighting for all justice, especially racial justice. That's why for one of my very first episodes I reached out to Be the Bridge, a group striving and
- [God's Vision for Women with Carolyn Custis James](https://meghantschanz.com/gods-vision-women-carolyn-custis-james/) - During my research on books to read on women's equality within the church, the book Half the Church by Carolyn Custis James came highly recommended. Carolyn has spent years researching women in the Bible, and has become grieved by the way women are treated around the world. So she wrote a book on how vital
- [Episode 21: How to Make A Difference](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-21-how-to-make-a-difference/) - Faitth Brooks of Legacy Collective and Be the Bridge talks to us about how to choose a cause and make a difference. Check out this episode!
- [Episode 28: Fear in Relationships](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-28-fear-in-relationships/) - For a long time I chose acceptance over everything: the questions I had, the thoughts I had, my true desires and opinions. I knew if I presented myself, questions and all, as I truly was some in my community might not accept me. It took years for me to finally choose the truth over acceptance.
- [How to Have Hard Conversations](https://meghantschanz.com/how-to-have-hard-conversations/) - Raise your hand if you have had to have hard conversations in your life. I'm betting you are raising your hand right now (I mean, at least, in your mind because raising your hand arbitrarily would look weird) because the truth is that if you are alive and breathing you are going to have conflict.
- [Advocating for your health](https://meghantschanz.com/advocating-for-you-health/) - "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made"... especially when it comes to our healthcare.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Did you know that women in pain are much more likely to receive sedatives for pain, rather than pain medication for their ailments? Did you know that women wait an average of 65 minutes before receiving pain
- [I'm a Christian Woman and I am a Feminist, Because God Did Intend for Women to be Equals](https://meghantschanz.com/im-a-christian-woman-and-i-am-a-feminist-because-god-did-intend-for-women-to-be-equals/) - *Note before you begin reading this article will make a lot more sense when you read I'm a Christian Girl and I'm Not a Feminist, Because God Did Not Intend For Women to be Equals in conjunction. I tried to match her style and tone, line for line. it is dangerous for me to believe that I
- [Destigmatizing Emotions and Taking Up Space.](https://meghantschanz.com/destigmatizing-emotions-and-taking-up-space/) - As a girl, I was told to be quiet and submissive. I was told what I could wear and what roles I could inhabit. The message was all the same: "be small, be secondary, don't take up too much space."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As a woman, I see that there is more to femininity than being a
- [I just quit my dream job. Here's why.](https://meghantschanz.com/heres-why/) - Yesterday was my last official day at a job that I had desired for years, a job that took passions of mine: writing and missions, and fused them together. But to explain how I arrived here, having just quit my dream job, I have to give a little back story. Buckle up because it's a
- [A Conversation with the Pastor Who Joined the Migrant Caravan](https://meghantschanz.com/conversation-pastor-joined-migrant-caravan/) - Gavin Rogers had heard a lot of rumors swirling around the migrant caravan, and he wanted to find out the truth for himself, so he joined the migrant caravan. What he found was that the migrants were not being fairly portrayed by the media, and that desperation drove them to the border of the US.
- [How to Chase Your Dreams](https://meghantschanz.com/how-to-chase-your-dreams/) - Lindsey Nadler has been a cop, a worship leader, a college athlete, the leader of a non-profit, and today a women's empowerment coach. Talking to Lindsey was a delightful look at how women, all women, can chase their dreams.
- [How Bras Are Helping Formally Trafficked Women](https://meghantschanz.com/bras-helping-formally-trafficked-women/) - I feel like a made a delightful new friend after speaking to Courtney, the woman in charge of Free the Girls: A non-profit that collects bras and sends them to formally trafficked women so they can provide for themselves by selling bras. Courtney is funny and kind and talks about some major issues that face
- [Perseverance- Making a Way Where There Wasn't One](https://meghantschanz.com/perseverance-making-way-wasnt-one/) - My dear and amazing friend, Shelby Frank, an associate minister at my church, talks about how to persevere within the church and without! Shelby talks about glass ceilings and how to continue in spite of depression and adversity.
- [Dressember's Blythe Hill talks about Gender Roles](https://meghantschanz.com/dressembers-blythe-hill-talks-gender-roles/) - Blythe Hill started Dressember and has been a hero of mine for quite some time when I got to see her speak at the International Justice Mission conference in September, I asked her if she would be willing to come on my podcast. To my surprise and delight, she said yes. Dressember is an organization
- [The Damaging Effect of Purity Culture Part 2](https://meghantschanz.com/damaging-effect-purity-culture-part-2/) - I grew up in a Church that introduced me to Jesus, which forever changed my life, but also a Church that failed me in some areas as I was a young girl growing into a woman. Purity culture. I remember at the ripe age of 12 being taught that my value, all of it, was
- [Episode 1: The Why Behind Faith and Feminism.](https://meghantschanz.com/episode-1-behind-faith-feminism/) - This is not the first podcast episode I ever recorded, but it sure sounds like it. Please excuse the poor editing and the stumbling over words and listen to the heart behind it. Long story short, I started the podcast Faith and Feminism because after years of work with sexually exploited and marginalized women I
- ["Me too" and why sexual assault matters to all of us.](https://meghantschanz.com/sexual-assault-matters-us/) - Earlier this week there was a campaign trending: me too. It asked for women who had been sexually harassed or assaulted to write "me too" as a status. Slowly, Facebook feeds began to be covered in the words in hopes that people might get a sense of the magnitude of the problem. I think a
- [We Can’t Help Women Over There, Until We Change the Way We Treat Women Over Here.](https://meghantschanz.com/cant-help-women-change-way-treat-women/) - A Snapshot of Who Buys Women for Sex. He was a biker from Idaho in his late 50s, who had three daughters ranging in age from their late teens to mid-twenties. His scraggly beard reached just below his chin, and a sliver of his belly showed beneath his stretched tight t-shirt. His friend with a
- [The Simple Way I Learned to Hear God's Voice](https://meghantschanz.com/simple-way-learned-hear-gods-voice/) - Do you ever have navigating what is the voice of God or your own voice? Yeah, I can relate. I remember in college begging God to speak to me. I wanted to hear his voice on so many different areas. Mainly, I just wanted to know what plan God had for my life. I was
- [Six simple ways to cope with (and prevent) burnout.](https://meghantschanz.com/six-simple-ways-cope-prevent-burnout/) - This past week I was the closest to burnout I had been in years. Dustin and had just started up our Airbnb, and one of our first guests saw a centipede and requested a full refund, which we gave, but I carried a lot of anxiety over how a review could ruin all the time
- [5 Simple Ways to Fight Sex Trafficking](https://meghantschanz.com/5-simple-ways-fight-sex-trafficking/) - Hey all! I recently had the amazing opportunity to be interviewed about my book and my knowledge on how to fight sex trafficking on my friend Julia's youtube channel! Check it out and subscribe to all of her videos! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PC9eyY8Cv8
- [How I became a Christian Feminist.](https://meghantschanz.com/became-christian-feminist/) - Feminism- the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes. When I was a little girl and the boys told me I couldn't play sports with them, I ignored them and played anyway. I would run just as fast as they could, and beat them at their own push-up contests.
- [An invitation to stay, even when you disagree.](https://meghantschanz.com/invitation-stay-table/) - There's no doubt that in our society there's a lot of disagreement and debate on, well, just about everything. People disagree on politics, on kneeling during anthems, on gun control, on the place of women in the church and so, so much more. I won't lie; I have an inclination to stand up for what I
- [Six reasons why you should be talking about Women's Day.](https://meghantschanz.com/six-reasons-talking-womens-day/) - Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day. It’s a day to globally celebrate the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future. I’m assuming that many in America have not heard of this day. I hadn’t either until a group of women from a church I was working with in Uganda went to
- [Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes.](https://meghantschanz.com/speak-truth-even-voice-shakes/) - "Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes." I have always wondered who said that, as I often repeat it back at myself before I muster the courage to speak. As I find myself doing quite often lately. The most recent time being last night. Dustin and I were celebrating the first days of Spring
- [Peacekeeping vs. peacemaking: why the difference matters](https://meghantschanz.com/peacekeeping-vs-peacemaking-difference-matters/) - The other week I posted an article, "The Church is Not God", and it took every ounce of courage I had to make it public. Before I posted it, I sent it to three different friends: asking for their advice, if I could say it gentler, if I was respectful and kind in it. I
- [The Church is Not God](https://meghantschanz.com/church-not-god/) - Another story came out this week about another pastor who had sexually abused a minor. The victim, a girl of 17, immediately came forward to Andy's bosses, and she was asked, "so you’re telling me you participated?" She was told that she was responsible too and not to tell anyone. Afterward, Andy was asked to resign, he
- [2017: the (best) year in review.](https://meghantschanz.com/2017-best-year-review/) - I welcomed 2017 with my first New Year's Eve kiss under fireworks, bundled up in a car with my love in Breckinridge, CO. It was way too cold and windy to watch the fireworks outside, so after a delicious dinner we sat in the car dreaming of the next year, the year we would be
- [How to respond to sexual harassment.](https://meghantschanz.com/sexualharassment/) - Two weeks ago I sat in a Starbucks working on my book, when an older man of about sixty with long, slightly balding grey hair sat down next to me and stared hard. It wasn't a kind gaze, it was an aggressive stare as if he was entitled to look at me and my body as
- [The weary world rejoices: musings on Advent.](https://meghantschanz.com/advent/) - It's December 1st, suddenly and slowly, December is upon us and with it bringing with it peppermint mochas, Christmas lights, Christmas trees, Christmas music, and just a general feeling of cheer. The season is always welcome to me, I talked Dustin into putting up our tree at the beginning of November because we would be in Iceland
- [Things I used to believe: poverty.](https://meghantschanz.com/things-used-believe-poverty/) - For most of my life, whenever I saw a person who was homeless, I would cross the street, avoiding eye contact. I would never give money because I had been told that many of them were feigning homelessness and that any money I would give them would be immediately spent on booze or drugs. Others
- [To all the (christian) single ladies](https://meghantschanz.com/christian-single-ladies/) - When I finally got a boyfriend and then engaged after being single for eight years I had messages pour in all over the place. Married friends who I had not talked to in years congratulated me, single women let me know they were encouraged by my story, and even a few people I didn't know
- [Most trafficked women in the US come from Foster Care. We can change that.](https://meghantschanz.com/trafficked-women-us-come-foster-care-can-change/) - When we first met Jada*, she wouldn't talk to us, much less acknowledge our presence. She firmly crossed her arms in front of her chest, her eyes glued to the wall behind us. She intimidated me, and I knew what she was thinking. Who were we to help her? We had never been bought and
- [The Great American Eclipse and its power to unite.](https://meghantschanz.com/great-american-eclipse-power-unite/) - On Monday, August 21st people across the United States of America donned their eclipse glasses to watch something that hadn't happened to this scope since 1918. Highways clogged with totality chasers, social media filled with pictures of it, and for the first time in a while, news stations reported on something that didn't cause
- [How should the church respond to racism?](https://meghantschanz.com/church-respond-racism/) - This past weekend in Charlottesville alt-right and white nationalists groups gathered together to protest the removal of a Confederate statue, in response counter-protesters gathered. There were chants by the alt-right like "Jews will not replace us," and "blood and soil" and counter-chants of "No Nazis, no KKK, no fascist USA." Allegations of mace being sprayed from
- [If This Nation is Ever to Unite, We Must Acknowledge One Another's Pain.](https://meghantschanz.com/nation-ever-going-unite-first-must-acknowledge-one-anothers-pain/) - I have an older sister, she's great and we are really good friends, but it wasn't always that way. We're less than a year than a part, so growing up we fought A LOT, and we weren't above physical altercations. One time, when we were both teenagers, we were driving to our dad's house on
- [A Typhoon Destroyed Her Family's Farm, Now She Has Few Other Options](https://meghantschanz.com/typhoonleadstohumantrafficking/) - I felt like I had been punched in the stomach. Cigarette smoke clogged the air, and the dim lights barely concealed the filth of the bar. Some pop song pounded in the background, making it hard to have a clear thought. I’ve been to the bars on walking street before, several times in fact. You
- [I Sat Next to A Man Who Purchases Sex. This is What I Learned.](https://meghantschanz.com/manpurchasessex/) - “Do you know where to go next?” I was staring at an arrival board in Tokyo when she approached me. Fresh off a twelve hour flight with greasy hair and fuzzy teeth I stared at the transfer board. It looked like the next flight to Manila was departing from terminal two. And I knew before
- [When Hope is Dead.](https://meghantschanz.com/whenhopeisdead/) - Have you ever desired something in life? I am not talking about cookie dough cravings — I am talking about that deep guttural longing and hope, that thing you pray about before you go to bed and when you wake up. I’m talking about that thing you know God has promised you, that thing you
- [An Open Letter to Mr. Trump](https://meghantschanz.com/lettertomrtrump/) - Dear Mr. Trump, Yesterday a man, Brandon Stanton, whom I admire posted a letter to you. He reminded me that taking a stand against you and your ideologies of racism, sexism, and violence is not a political one, but a moral one. In so doing, he reminded me of the power of my own voice. It's
- [Six Reasons Christians Should Talk About Women's Day](https://meghantschanz.com/five-reasons-you-should-talk-about-womens-day/) - Today, March 8th, is International Women's Day. It's a day to globally celebrate the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future. I'm assuming that many in America have not heard of this day. I hadn't either until a group of women from a church I was working with in Uganda went to
- [The World Is Scary as Hell. Live Anyway.](https://meghantschanz.com/the-world-is-scary-as-hell-live-anyway/) - We live in a world where people are murdered, at schools, in concerts, in Paris, and in war. Shootings have become a part of our headlines, cancer and other diseases continue to claim lives, and chances are we have lost someone that we love. I have seen my fair share of evil in this world,
- [Why me and a broken finger go together like PB & J.](https://meghantschanz.com/brokenfinger/) - About five weeks ago I was playing flag football, when I was trying to pull off someone's flag my finger got wrapped up in their shirt and twisted my finger. It came out hurting pretty badly and looking like this. Of course, was initial reaction was like "cool" this will make a good story. And then,
- [Dear Church, the World Isn't Getting Worse.](https://meghantschanz.com/dear-church-the-world-isnt-getting-worse/) - It's easy to think that the world is getting worse. Especially in the light of the recent events: shootings in Oregon, the earthquakes in Nepal, our current presidential candidates (joking, kind of). The media feasts on the stories of war, disasters, and deranged killers. What the media fails to cover, often times, are the good
- [Syrian Refugees, Walls, and Fear: What Needs to be Said.](https://meghantschanz.com/syrianrefugeswallsandfear/) - I think it's easy to get scared when we think about the future. What if Trump becomes president? What if ISIS takes over America? What if China becomes more powerful than America? What if the world ends? People are scared. They're scared of the end times, of illness, of finances, of relationships, of the next
- [Why Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) still happens today.](https://meghantschanz.com/fgmtoday/) - I wrote this blog in October 2012, and FGM still happens today. See what you can do to get involved and see an end to this practice “Is there female circumcision in America?” Nearly every day I get asked this question at schools in Kenya, and it always takes me off guard. A large part
- [Why Jesus Wouldn't Be Picketing Planned Parenthood.](https://meghantschanz.com/jesusandplannedparenthood/) - Something makes me die a little bit inside is each time I see a Christian living up the reputation of being judgmental. There is a vein of Christian media out there that loves of saying what they are against: gay marriage, abortion, sex outside of marriage, yoga, any other religion, democrats... etc. A prime example of
- [He Used To Buy Girls, Until He Met Jena](https://meghantschanz.com/heusedtobuygirls/) - This blog was written by one of my dear friends Jena Foster after meeting a John at the bars in Thailand. It's such an amazing story that I cannot help but repost it. I met Sean a month ago. It was a rainy afternoon in Chiang Mai, and my Beauty for Ashes team waited for
- [7 Reasons Why We Need Men to End Human Trafficking.](https://meghantschanz.com/need-men-end-human-trafficking/) - This blog is in NO WAY intended to shame men, instead, empower them to see what incredible value they bring to the fight against human trafficking. The other day I posted a video about how two organizations very dear to my heart are partnering up to stop human trafficking (you can watch it here.) Afterwards,
- [Why it's Better to Give than Receive](https://meghantschanz.com/bettertogivethanreceive/) - Have you ever heard the phrase it is better to give than receive? Yeah, I remember hearing that all the time as a kid, especially around Christmas time. Giving was the message in all those wonderful, sappy Christmas movies and the phrase echoed by the adults around me. My mom would hand me a wrapped
- [Two Ministries, One Vision: Stop Human Trafficking](https://meghantschanz.com/two-ministries-one-vision-stop-human-trafficking/) - For many, this weekend was a chance to celebrate freedom with loved ones. We celebrated living in a country created on the principles of life, liberty, and justice for all established the day our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Yet freedom is not a reality for many. As we celebrate our nation’s freedom, we
- [Sex Trafficking in the United States](https://meghantschanz.com/sex-trafficking-in-the-united-states/) - A lot of people think that sex trafficking only happens abroad, in poor areas or in areas of moral degradation. But the truth is sex trafficking happens here, in the United States, every single day. (It happens abroad too, here is the story of one of the girls who changed my life in India) I know
- [A Response to "Sincerely, One of Many Girls Who Care."](https://meghantschanz.com/a-response-to-sincerely-one-of-many-girls-who-care/) - Today I was perusing Facebook and saw that six of my Facebook friends had shared the following article, "Sincerely, One of Many Girls Who Care." I began to write a comment and pretty soon it was over 800 words... longer than most of the blogs I post. I realized I had something to say and

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- [Postcolonial Feminist Theologies Resource Page](https://meghantschanz.com/postcolonial-feminist-theologies-resource-page/) - A starting place for Postcolonial Feminist Theologies I first began to study feminist theology after my experience of working with oppressed and exploited women around the globe as a missionary after I observed that the more patriarchal a culture was, the more women were oppressed. It was through working with these women that I realized
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- [Book](https://meghantschanz.com/book/) - Women Rising: Learning to Listen, Reclaiming Our Voice After years of work, my first book, a memoir called “Women Rising: Learning to Listen, Reclaiming Our Voice” was published by Intervarsity Press and is now available to order! (check out the reviews on Amazon!) The book debuted #1 in three categories on Amazon and details my time serving
- [About](https://meghantschanz.com/about/) - – Globally, 1 in 3 women will be beaten or sexually abused in their lifetime. 1 in 5 will be raped. – 70% of the world’s poorest people are women and women hold less than 1% of the World’s titled land. – Two-thirds of the 774 million illiterate people in the world are female because
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