Blake and Erin start off a series on dating and what it has to do with gender theology. In this foundation episode, they tackle subjects such as what dating is, the purpose of marriage, and the classic "Christian dating rules."

In this episode, Blake and Erin discuss the books that shaped their theology. 

 

Blake's Books:

Paul, Women, and Wives by Craig Keener

The Hidden History of Women's Ordination by Gary Macy

(Podcast) Seminary Dropout 157- Tish Harrison Warren & Jonathan Warren: A Biblical, Historical, and Pastoral Defense of Women in Ministry

Paul and Gender by Cynthia Westfall

 

Erin's Books:

Lost Women of the Bible, Gospel of Ruth, Half the Church, When Life and Beliefs Collide, Malestrom by Carolyn Custis James

Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey

Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

The Case for Female Deacons by Jamin Hubiner

Are Women Human? by Dorothy Sayers

 

Erin also highly recommends the fantastic resource, Christians for Biblical Equality International.

Why "Mutuality?" Why do we use this word for our podcast and is it biblical? Blake and Erin deep dive into the importance of terms while discussing gender theology.

Be sure to check out Cynthia Westfall's Paul and Gender: Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ 

and Carolyn Custis James' Half the Church: Recapturing God's Global Vision for Women.

#Ephesians5 #1Corinthians7 #BlessedAlliance #Submission #CynthiaWestfall #CarolynCustisJames #egalitarian #gendertheology

Blake is reading: Ta-Nehisi Coates' The Water Dancer

Erin is watching The Highlander series

Happy Advent! In this special episode, Blake and Erin reflect on the season of advent by discussing the controversial and beautiful subject of Mary the mother of Jesus. Important note: Mary DID know (according to Luke 1). While this episode incorporates heavy amounts of Scripture and historical context, Rev. Erin Moniz can't not reference Lost Women of the Bible by Carolyn Custis James.

What Blake is listening to: Josh Garrels "The Light Came Down"

 

Music Credit: Hope and Doubt composed and recorded by Jenny and Tyler (All rights reserved. Somers Music Inc.)

Welcome! Thank you for joining our conversation where Rev. Erin Moniz and Blake Dean introduce this new podcast. In this catalyst episode Blake and Erin explain the vision behind this podcast as well as defining some key terms that will be used in future episodes. Subscribe and follow us on social media to get the latest episodes and updates!

Key words: Christianity, feminism, faith, complimentarian, egalitarian, mutuality, gender theology