Woman Being

The Woman Beings sit down with Rheva Henry - worship leader and adjunct professor - to discuss the Church as family. The word, "family" has different connotations, depending on one's own background and experiences, and Rheva shares why she thinks churches are overall failing to cultivate true family and community in their congregations. She talks about setting healthy boundaries, creating pathways for healthy communications, and how to navigate church hurt. They discuss why some people are choosing to leave their churches, and how ignorance and lack of compassion has played a role. She talks about healing, finding forgiveness, and making space to grow in the midst of painful experiences.

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It's time for another Not Your Mom's Book Club! The Woman Beings saddled up with their beverages of the alcoholic nature and discussed The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. It's a stunning story that follows twin sisters and their daughters and explores topics like race, classism, feminism, and, of course, love. So, grab your readers and your wine, and talk books with us!  

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This week, the Woman Beings sit down with Charissa Lui to discuss the reality of AAPI hate and discrimination in light of recent events. As a Chinese American woman, Charissa shares her experience growing up in a vibrant Asian community in the bay area, and the ways in which she has witnessed racism in her own life. She talks about the model minority myth, rising tensions amidst the pandemic, and what it means to make space at the table for minorities. She shares her passion for knowing and embracing one's own heritage, celebrating diversity, and seeking reconciliation and unity.

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The Woman Beings sit down to review the oscar-nominated film, Promising Young Woman. With the Academy Awards only a few days away, this film will be one of the few films recognized by the Academy that was directed by a woman. The film discusses the topic of sexual assault and rape, consent, and the lack of justice in these areas. Give the film a watch (or don't, if you like spoilers) and tune into this episode!

Watch Promising Young Woman: https://www.amazon.com/Promising-Young-Woman-Carey-Mulligan/dp/B08SFB3F3K  

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Sexuality is fluid and develops over time, including during our formative years in childhood and adolescence. The Woman Beings talk about their own experiences with physical touch and a developing sense of sexuality in their youth. They discuss how the church plays a big role in forming perceptions of sexuality, and ways in which those perceptions can be either harmful or beneficial. They talk about everything from the actual definition of lust to discovering porn at a young age to their first kiss. Most importantly, they share their own advice for young people navigating sex culture, purity culture, shame and guilt, and understanding your own body. 

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In this episode, the Woman Beings sit down with Meghan Tschanz, creator and host of the Faith and Feminism podcast and author of "Women Rising," her soon-to-be-released book! Meghan shares her story of serving on the missions field and how it led her to discover the inherent misogyny and patriarchal systems that are oppressing women throughout the world... and how the church plays a big role. Female genital mutilation, human trafficking, sexual assault, all are symptoms of the greater patriarchal systems that are designed to keep men in power and exhort women to be submissive, silent, and unseen. She shares her journey of deconstructing her white evangelical upbringing and white saviorism, learning to understand the concept of the people's church and the ruler's church, and how so much of the sexual assault and violence against women in our society today can be tied back to purity culture. This episode is chock full of wisdom - be sure to give it a listen!  

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The Woman Beings sit down to watch and react to a sermon by baptist preacher Stewart Allen Clark. Clark's message recently received a lot of heat for its misogynist, sexist, and non-biblical underpinnings that are sadly not so unusual in the evangelical church. He stresses the importance for a man to have "a beautiful woman on his arm," and insinuates a woman's beauty and weight control are vital to healthy and happy marriage. This week's episode is a little different (prepare to hear a lot of unfiltered frustration), but it's worth a listen as it pinpoints so many of the church's teachings about marriage that have saturated everyday Christian culture.   

Please note: Use this podcast episode as an opportunity to call out and extract false teachings and overt misogyny within the church. This is by no means an excuse to demean, dehumanize, or devalue Stewart Allen Clark or any other men who share his views. It is understood that Mr. Clark has stepped down from pastoring and is seeking therapy. The Woman Being Podcast only wishes him the best as he begins the process of deconstructing these harmful narratives and continuing on a path toward healing.  

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The Woman Beings sit down with Amanda Lampard, who works with One Safe Place, which aids and empowers survivors of abuse. She talks about cycles of abuse, warning signs, and the power dynamics that play a role in perpetuating it. She also shares on how you can use people-focused language, ways to confront loved ones who are possibly being abused, and thoughts on how the church plays a role (sometimes good, sometimes not). You won't want to miss this very informative episode!  

Trigger Warning: In this episode, we touch on some very heavy topics that may be triggering for those who have been through traumatic events. Please do what you need to take care of yourself, and don't hesitate to skip this one if you need to.

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Sometimes, you just need a break, am I right? And a break is exactly what we Woman Beings are taking this week. Well, let's just call it a break-lite. We decided to dig into our archive and give you guys this bite-sized peek into our first. ever. recording! We sat down to figure out how the heck this whole podcasting thing worked, and wound up talking about Zac Efron's “dad bod.” So, sit back, relax, and enjoy! We'll be back with full-length episodes next week!   

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Britney Spears has been a household name since as long as most of us can remember. From "Oops, I Did It Again" to "...Baby One More Time" to "Womanizer", she has cranked out hit after hit - not to mention her Las Vegas residency, X-Factor judge position, or her iconic music videos. But, she has also been a source of controversy as long as she's been in the spotlight. Everyone can tell you exactly where they were when Britney shaved her head and seemed to have a complete breakdown - but what was really going on behind closed doors? The Woman Beings dove into all the Britney drama by watching New York Times' "Framing Britney Spears" and learned about the darker side to all her paparazzi attention and what sparked the Free Britney movement. Listen in to hear about Britney Spears, the ahead-of-her-time feminist who is tragically stuck in a conservatorship under her controlling father!

Watch Framing Britney Spears: https://hulu.tv/3etrn3c

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