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Feminist interpretations of the LDS Come Follow Me manual with Channing and Elise
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Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
You know the saying "get off your high horse"? Well this week, we see that phrase fully embodied by the Mormon missionaries as they preach to the Shaker settlement at North Union. This mission also brings up a telling connection between the treatment of women and the objectification and consumption of animals, which we explore through a close reading. Finally, we turn to section 50 and look for masculine and feminine elements in the language of understanding.
For a full transcript, visit us online at thefaithfulfeminists.com
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
This week, the early church is rich with enthusiastic worship practices and tries to make sense of how they relate to spiritual gifts. Join us as we explore the story of Peter Kerr, discuss building church spaces that are responsive to the needs of the most marginalized, and chat openly about some of our personal gifts and talents.
For a full transcript, visit us online at thefaithfulfeminists.com
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Join us for this week's episode as we introduce some metaphoric parables of our own and discuss the themes of recognizing the pain of those who have left the church through the letters of Ezra Booth, examining responses when we are called out, and what the Old Testament story of Job can teach us about Doctrine and Covenants section 45. Find the full transcript for this week's episode on www.thefaithfulfeminists.com
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
This week, we dive deep into section 42 by discussing the role, dangers, and shortcomings of church discipline as it relates to adultery. Then, we dream of a world where the law of consecration is both economic justice and heart work of today's day.
For the full transcript, visit us online at thefaithfulfeminists.com
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Join us for this week's episode as we discuss the hope of the promised land of Ohio, where the early Saints are called to move. We explore the possibility of a Zion here and now, and what that idyllic community might look like. We also discuss the story of Phebe Carter, whose story was featured in the Come Follow Me manual. Finally, we finish the episode with a dynamic conversation about the story of James Covel and what it teaches us about those who experience faith crisis and transition and how they are treated in the church. Find the full transcript for this episode at www.thefaithfulfeminists.com
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Join us this week as we discuss a potential redefinition of missionary work with our first and very special guest: Duvy! Duvy is a long-time listener and we are excited to offer a feminist interpretation of this week's chapters with her insights and incredible testimony as a guide. Find the full transcript for this week's episode on www.thefaithfulfeminists.com
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Join us for our final day of our Holy Week celebration. Elise reads her poem "Mary, Moments Before: A Prayer" and gives a short sermon. Find the full transcript for this episode at www.thefaithfulfeminists.com
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
Saturday Apr 03, 2021
Join us for Holy Saturday as Elise reads her poem "The Tomb in Two Parts" and gives a short sermon. Find the full transcript for this episode at www.thefaithfulfeminists.com.
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Join us in honoring the events of Good Friday. In this episode, Channing reads her poem "Midwives" and gives a short sermon. Find the full transcript for this episode at www.thefaithfulfeminist.com.
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Join us for the fifth day of our Holy Week Celebration as Elise reads her poem "Broken Bread" and shares a mini sermon. Find the full transcript for this episode at www.thefaithfulfeminists.com