Welcome to The Beautiful Kingdom Builders Podcast, a dedicated space for redemptive conversations about gender, justice, abuse, and healing within the Christian faith. In this episode, host Rev. Ruth Perry is joined by her VAUMC candidacy mentor, Rev. Dr. Margaret Kutz, to discuss her writing about clergywomen overcoming barriers to ministry in the Virginia Methodist Church, from her own story to the heroines of her book, "Nevertheless, She Preached," Rev. Lillian Russell and Rev. Mildred Long.

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In this insightful interview, Jenai Auman discusses her book 'Othered: Finding belonging with the God who pursues the hurt, harmed, and marginalized.' She shares her personal journey as the daughter of an immigrant and surviving an abusive pastor as a church staff person. She explores the impact of trauma, and offers a trauma-informed perspective on healing, belonging, and systemic change within faith communities. This is a powerful resource for the hurting as well as those who are hoping to prevent and mitigate the effects of harm in their own church communities.

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Key topics: #churchharm #traumainformed #belonging #systemicchange #faith #healing #marginalization #churchsystems #spiritualabuse #deconstruction

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Reverend Dr. Lisa Corry as she shares her journey through faith, ministry, and personal growth. Discover insights on spiritual development, leadership, and the importance of grace-filled mentorship. Lisa mentored myself and my brother Matthew McNutt when we were students at Gordon College, and we had the best time reconnecting and reminiscing with Lisa about those pivotal years.

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In this conversation, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Wendy McCaig. Wendy is the founder and Executive Director of Embrace Communities, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening neighborhoods through community development.

Wendy shares her story, from her infertility bargain with God to her path to ministry, and her unique experiences in ministry as a community developer. She describes the transformative power of building relationships in community work and emphasizes the need for churches to empower communities, release and support dreamers, and recognize hidden assets, as those closest to the problems are also closest to the solutions.

Wendy also highlights the significance of spiritual disciplines in sustaining long-term commitment to justice and reconciliation work.

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In this conversation, Dr. Anthony Neely discusses his excellent, timely book: Scales Off: Finding Jesus Beyond the Noise of Politics and Coercive Religion.

Dr. Neely shares his journey of faith, exploring the impact of coercive religion and Christian nationalism on personal beliefs. He discusses the emotional experiences of recognition and reorientation, emphasizing the importance of re-centering on Christ and fostering healthy relationships. Neely highlights the significance of vulnerability, grace, and the influence of figures like Rich Mullins and Brennan Manning in finding hope and wholeness amidst spiritual struggles.

Find show notes and the transcript at www.thebeautifulkingdombuilders.comFind more about Dr. Neely's book at www.scalesoffbook.com

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My guest this week is my friend and former pastor, Lisa Wells! In this beautiful and vulnerable conversation, we explored Lisa's journey through ministry, the challenges she faced, and her growth as a leader. We discussed the impact of complementarianism in her life, the importance of community, and the healing that comes from navigating difficult experiences. It was a painful season that led Lisa to coaching herself and she has a passion for serving women now in their healing journeys. Stay to the end to hear what Lisa has recently learned in her doctorate program about the unique stressors of pastors' wives and women in ministry. If you're in that boat and struggling, it is no wonder.

Lisa is a very gifted and wise coach (I can personally attest to this as a recipient of her holy listening and prodding). You can request a free call with Lisa to explore coaching for yourself on her website: lisawellscoaching.com

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In a world where faith often faces unprecedented challenges, Kathy Escobar's book "Faith Shift" offers a lifeline to those navigating their spiritual journeys. In this podcast conversation with Ruth Perry, Escobar shares her insights on faith evolution, personal experiences, and the importance of finding community support during times of spiritual uncertainty.

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And be sure to visit KathyEscobar.com and learn more about her work there!

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I was joined by Reverend Carlos Malavé for this important conversation about immigration enforcement and mass deportation, and what the realities of these are for our Latino neighbors.

This conversation explores the intersection of immigration and spirituality, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding towards immigrants. Rev. Malavé shares personal stories and insights on the contributions of immigrants in the church and U.S., the impact of current immigration policies, and the church's responsibility to advocate for justice and mercy. The discussion highlights the psychological trauma faced by immigrant communities and calls for prayer and action to support those affected by immigration enforcement.

Rev. Malavé is the founder and President of The Latino Christian National Network, advocating for immigration reform and humane immigration policies. You can find resources and more information about his organization's work at LCNN.org. You can find Rev. Malave on Facebook and Instagram, and read our show notes and transcript at TheBeautifulKingdomBuilders.com

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In this conversation, Bob Edwards explains the processes of socialization, discussing how societal norms are internalized and how they shape our perception of the world. This impacts our faith as we bring cultural biases to our Bible reading, especially in regards to gender. As GI Joe famously said, "Knowing is half the battle." Once we understand how powerful conditioning is, we can begin to explore ways we have been formed ourselves through cultural modeling, instruction, and reinforcement.

Bob Edwards has a longer teaching on this subject on YouTube in a video titled, The Origins of Male Authority in the Church.

Show notes and the transcript for this episode are on The Beautiful Kingdom Builders Podcast website.

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In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt discusses her insights on Mary Magdalene from her book, The Mary We Forgot.

Dr. McNutt describes her own faith journey leading her to the dual ministry of Church historian and minister, and then delves into the historical mischaracterization of Mary Magdalene, and what "the apostle to the apostles" can teach us today.

Dr. McNutt and her husband, Rev. Dr. David McNutt, have a ministry called McNuttshell Ministries, a teaching, preaching, and writing ministry that serves both the church and the academy by sharing the Christian faith “in a nutshell.” 

You can find Dr. McNutt on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Substack, and more! Find today's episode notes and transcript on The Beautiful Kingdom Builders blog.

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