The Faithful Feminists Podcast

Changing & Creating (Psalms: Part 2)

This week, we continue exploring Psalms through the lens of repentance, change, and creativity. We issue a content warning on this episode as we discuss Rezendes' Associated Press article and abuse in the church. We also follow Psalms' invitation to process our ideas and emotions though creative mediums like poetry, art, and dance.

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Gratitude & Lament (Psalms: Part 1)

Join us this week as we explore themes of authenticity, joy, sorrow, gratitude, and lament in the prayers and poetry of the Psalmists. How might we draw on their creativity as we approach our reading? Find the transcript for this episode at www.thefaithfulfeminists.com

Curse God, and Die (Job)

This week, join us as we explore traditional and personal interpretations of the book of Job through themes of grief, transformation, and poetry.

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Approaching Advocacy & Playing with Power (Esther)

Join us this week as we explore the iconic story of Esther. We look at the main characters in the story and what questions about power and approaches to advocacy efforts they inspire in us, as well as bring gender non-conforming characters into view. We're excited to be back on the podcast, and thrilled to have you join us!

 

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Bathsheba & David Part 2 feat. Amber Richardson (2 Samuel)

Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Amber Richardson. Amber discusses the impact and ties this story has within Mormonism and how we can tell better stories toward healing.

 

Bathsheba & David Part 1 feat. Amber Richardson (2 Samuel)

This week, we are joined by our lovely friend and expert Amber Richardson. Join us for part one of this episode as we discuss the context of Bathsheba and David and uncover misconceptions about their story.

Stay tuned for part 2!

Knitting Hearts in 1 Samuel

This week, we discuss the love of David and Jonathan, queer tropes, and complex characters. We also explore the people advocating on behalf of Jonathan and women's role as saviors, tricksters, and witches.

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The Relief of Ruth (Ruth & 1 Samuel 1-3)

We exhale a sigh of relief this week as we explore healthy, loving, and consensual familial, marriage, and parenting relationships (both heterosexual and queer!) modeled in the book of Ruth. We also join Hannah in the first few chapters of Samuels as she finds and uses her voice to share her pain of infertility with God and celebrate her journey of growth and reward.

 

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In Memory & Mystery (Judges)

This week, we encounter the book of which we have been quite afraid. The book of Judges contain two "Texts of Terror" and we explore their modern-day relevance as they address exploitation and unspeakable violence. Alongside these stories we also meet Deborah, Jael, and Delilah and explore non-binary and sex-positive interpretations.

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Joshua to Jericho (Joshua)

Join us this week as Channing leads us through our study on the book of Joshua. Follow the Israelites as they move from the wilderness into Jericho and beyond. Discover the heartaches and the lessons to be found in the text this week as we grapple with ethically challenging portions of scripture. What power do these ancient stories hold over our lives today? As it turns out, a whole lot.

Content warning for murder and violence at timestamp 30:00.

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