Faith and Feminism

"We were told that if we pulled on one thread, the whole tapestry would unravel. So we pulled. And it did. Now we're standing in a pile of yarn, wondering if there's anything left worth saving. Today, Dr. Tiffany Yecke Brooks joins the show to talk about her new book, To Rebehold the Stars. We're moving past the 'angry' phase of deconstruction and into the radical act of reimagining. We talk about the religious language that was used to keep us small, why 'traditional' formation feels like a trap, and how to find a spirituality that actually breathes. If you're tired of being told you're 'lost' just because you left the building, this episode is your roadmap to the stars."

This week on Faith and Feminism, we're digging into the fractures of the American Church with Dr. Jared Stacy, author of Reality in Ruins. We explore the "Gospel of Paranoia"—a theological and social pipeline that has turned pews into echo chambers and replaced the pursuit of truth with a obsession for "hidden" knowledge. Jared breaks down why American Evangelicalism was the perfect breeding ground for modern conspiracy theories and how these "holy" suspicions are used to protect patriarchal power structures and nationalist identities.

What if the "fall of man" was actually woman's first act of courage? Join us as we talk with B.K. O'Connor, author of Eve, about her bold feminist reimagining of the world's first woman as a heroine of curiosity rather than a scapegoat for sin. We explore how reclaiming Eve's agency can transform our understanding of faith, knowledge, and the power of choosing the unknown.

A sharp takedown of a popular pastor's claim that socialism is 'anti-God.' Clear definitions of socialism, communism, and capitalism are offered. Biblical examples of communal care, Jubilee, and stewardship are examined. Connections are drawn between rhetoric, nationalism, and authoritarian risks. The conversation contrasts wealth hoarding with scriptural concern for the poor.

What happens when a marriage isn't a partnership, but a proving ground for patriarchal power? In this episode, mental health professional Bethany Jantzi (Free From Control) joins us to expose a dark reality within high-control religious circles: the idea that a wife is a "training ground" for a man's leadership. We discuss how the domestic sphere is often used as a laboratory for men to practice "authority" and "dominion," effectively turning women's lives into stepping stones for male ego and spiritual status. We explore the psychological toll of being a "helpmate" used for a man's development, and how to break free from the cycle of religious grooming.

Sharp rebuttals to a viral sermon about gender and marriage. Close reads of Galatians 3:28 and Paul's writings challenge rigid gender roles. Discussions on house codes, kephale, and alternative scholarly readings. Science and social conditioning are used to debunk biological determinism. A call to listen to transgender people and rethink power dynamics.

In this episode, we sit down with author Amanda McCracken to explore the "purity to limerence pipeline"—where religious expectations of "the one" collide with the addictive rush of romantic obsession. We discuss how waiting for a soulmate can inadvertently prime us for a life of chronic longing rather than real connection. Join us as we deconstruct the spiritual and feminist implications of choosing fantasy over the grounded, messy reality of being known.

Today's episode with Halley Kim explores the intersection of birth, power, and the Divine. Moving away from the "God in control" narrative, we dive into feminist theology, spiritual trauma, and the midwifery model of "power with." It's time to stop waiting to be saved and start realizing that the power to bring forth new life—and a new world—has been within us all along.

Two sharp commentators dismantle a viral claim that women should not vote, tracing the Bible passages used to support it. They unpack Greek terms like kephale and azer, examine 1 Corinthians and Ephesians, and challenge household code readings. The conversation flips power narratives by pointing to Jesus' model of servant leadership and calls out the political and hermeneutical inconsistencies behind the argument.

Wellness, faith, and "just asking questions" have become gateways to extremism. In this episode, The Conspiracists author Noelle Cook breaks down why some women are being radicalized in plain sight—and why shame, facts, and debunking keep failing.