So... why is Jesus the perfect framework for truly understanding gender? Because, as the perfect human (THE image of God), he reminds us that HUMANS are spiritual, physical, relational, and contextual.

When we start the conversation about gender with what it means to be human, all sorts of new possibilities open up beyond the dogmatic approaches of strict feminism and strict patriarchy. In this episode, I explore the meaning and implications of each of the four parts of this framework.

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This is my thesis for my Masters of Theology on Mission degree from Northern Seminary. I'm releasing this as a combination of an audiobook (I'm reading it to you) and a podcast (a rhythm of weekly episodes so we can thoughtfully engage along the way).

If you have thoughtful reflections or want to go deeper, you can get the eBook (with footnotes!) at ⁠⁠brianmenzie.com⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠@ me on Threads⁠⁠. Here's to the journey of Truly Us: Jesus, Gender, and How to be Human... Together.

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