Red Weather Christians

Patriarchy is nothing new. Christian patriarchy, however, is not that old. Jen and Steve dive into the historical and biblical contexts in which patriarchy (read complementarianism for a more euphemistic term) reared its ugly head in the evangelical Christian church. While most of the information is taken from Beth Allison Barr's book The Making of Biblical Womanhood, they also share their perspectives having grown up in relative ignorance of the subjugation of women. Yet, there is hope for a better future within the church. At the very least, Jen and Steve will no longer be complicit with patriarchal practices.

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Let's talk about sex, baby! Jen and Steve chat about how sometimes Christians and non-Christians alike avoid or ignore the topic of sex education in their kids' lives and how harmful it is for everyone. Also avoided -- talking about sex in general with friends or even your partner! So Jen and Steve dive right in and discuss their own experiences with sex education growing up ("The waste line is the wait line") and what they hope for their own kids and all humans. They don't hold back, so buckle in and get ready for "Sex Ed."

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Resources and Recommendations:

One Love Foundation

AMAZE

Beartown, by Fredrik Backman

On this episode, Jen and Steve have the needed conversation about what it means to have an empathetic response to abortion. We chat about sex, birth control, miscarriage, and what the male responsibility should be in all of this. Overall, we want to emphasize empathy over ideals.

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By what rules do you live? Where did you get them or how did you arrive at them? Jen and Steve talk about clear, absolute rules from the Bible and other aspects of life, wondering why people pick and choose which rules to follow at various times. Is it convenient to break the rules? Is it fun? Is it for a higher purpose? And why do some people allow themselves to become rule-following robots, beeping through life instead of living? Let's live. Not beep.

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What does it take to be a Christian man?  Does it even matter to have roles defined by gender within the Christian faith? Jen and Steve discuss Kristin Du Mez's book, Jesus and John Wayne, in conjunction with Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. If nothing else, question the patriarchy that excuses harmful and unnecessary male behavior.

Book Recs: Jesus and John Wayne, Kristin Du Mez; The Ninefold Path of Jesus, Mark Scandrette

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What does unconditional love mean? Is it even Biblical? Jen and Steve discuss how God's grace and love may be a one-size-fits-all sales pitch for the sake of conversion, but it sure doesn't seem like that for those already within the faith. Sprinkled with funny stories from their college days and dating, false advertising is put on notice. Get ready to laugh and cringe and reflect as you listen to this first episode of Season 2.

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On this final episode of the season, Jen and Steve reveal why they named themselves Red Weather Christians. Also, they talk about cheese, again, with a tip for your thanksgiving mac & cheese.

Wanna read with Steve and Jen over the next few weeks? Here's what's on their to-read list:

Jesus and John Wayne, by Kristin Kobes Du Mez

God and the Gay Christian, by Matthew Vines

The Making of Biblical Womanhood, by Beth Allison Barr

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What is usually taboo at most dinner tables? Religion and politics. And that's exactly what we're talking about on this episode. Stare down your double standards and open up the conversation this Thanksgiving.

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Jen and Steve discuss why 2014 was a turning point for them financially. Think parable of the talents meets the FIRE movement meets having more expenses (read kids) and purposely making less money, and some savvy advice sprinkled into the mix. Be content with less money, but not less time.

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Money talks, and we're here for it! Jen and Steve lay bare their (sometimes embarrassing, but for only Jen of course) financial journey in the hopes that we can all feel a little more comfortable talking about money. So let's do it. Let's talk money.

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