The Faithful Feminists Podcast

Hagar, She Who Names God (Genesis 12-17)

In this week's episode, we encounter Hagar and Sarah. Because the story of Hagar is a central and honored text in womanist theology, we share the voices of womanist theologians as they have been writing, questioning, exploring, and interpreting this story long before us. Sometimes the best interpretation we can offer, especially as white women who hold privilege, is one that steps aside and honors the words of women other than ourselves. 

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Mrs. Noah (Genesis 6-12, Moses 8)

In this episode, we explore the story of the Great Flood and the Ark in Genesis through the perspective of Noah's unnamed wife. We try to imagine her - her name, what life was like before the flood and her grief on the ark - and what wisdom her story can offer us as we face the realities of climate crisis. We try to tread this story tenderly as it is one that asked great sadness and wrestling from us. We hope you'll find something in this story that calls you to beautiful, impactful action. Transcript and show notes for this episode can be found at www.thefaithfulfeminists.com

Everyone Cries In This One (Moses 7)

In this episode, we explore the Zion story of Enoch in Moses 7 and the contradictions and difficulties of this chapter. We cover themes of compassion and empathy, racism, ecofeminism, and subtle influences on the text. Everyone cries in this chapter - God, Enoch, the Earth. Find the show notes and transcript for this episode at www.thefaithfulfeminists.com

Wild Oneness with Enoch (Genesis 5 & Moses 6)

This week, we discuss the expanded story of Enoch. While the people call him strange and wild, we find his connection to his body, the earth, and the divine quite transformative. Join us for midrash, vulnerability, bodies, and a dash of poetry.

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Falling Forward & Keeping East of Eden (Genesis 3-4)

Join us this week as we explore Genesis 3-4, which covers the fall of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden and the story of Cain and Abel. We re-imagine the bravery of Eve and her friendship with a character from the midrash tradition prior to the fall, and her choice to introduce death into creation. We consider the justice and mercy of God in Cain's choice to murder his brother, and what it means to keep and care for those around us. Find the transcript for this episode on www.thefaithfulfeminists.com, and support our work @ the faithfulfeminists on Patreon and Instagram.

Creating Stories, Creating Bodies (Genesis 1-2, Part 2)

Join us for Part Two of the Creating Stories Episode, focused on the creation of bodies and gendered and sexed bodies. In this episode, Channing & Elise explore possible paths of interpretation, queer implications in the text, and a critique of the complementarian perspective on the creation of Eve. Find the show notes and transcripts for this week's episode on www.thefaithfulfeminists.com.

Creating Stories, Creating Worlds (Genesis 1-2 Part 1)

In part one of this week's episodes, we spend our time discussing the importance of creation stories, explore stories from other traditions, and end with a discussion on stewardship and ecocentrism. This is a powerful episode, and we hope you enjoy!

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2022 Introduction - Old Testament

Welcome to 2022 with The Faithful Feminists podcast! In this short episode we wanted to introduce ourselves, reflect on our past work, and look forward to Old Testament goodness in the new year.

The Family Proclamation with Called To Queer

Join us this week as we discuss The Family: A Proclamation to the World with Kate Mower and Colette Dalton of Called to Queer, a podcast which centers the Mormon queer women, non-binary, and trans experiences. We walk through a thorough history of the Proclamation, explore the purpose of the document, and examine the impact it has had on the LGBTQ+ community both within and outside of the LDS church. You can connect with Kate and Colette through the Called to Queer (@calledtoqueer) podcast and Instagram page!

 

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Cultivating Hope Through Anti-Racism with Jasmine Bradshaw (Declaration 2)

Join us in conversation with Jasmine Bradshaw of the First Name Basis podcast as we explore the necessary work of anti-racism in the LDS Church. This week, the Come Follow Me manual focuses on Declarations 2, which ended the racist priesthood and temple ban against Black folks in the 1970s. Jasmine shares the importance of continuing our anti-racism education and efforts, understanding that Declaration 2 was not the end of systemic racism in the LDS church. When we understand the importance of small progress, prioritizing relationship, and seeing the hand of God in the work of justice, we can be effective in our anti-racism practice. Connect with Jasmine on her podcast, The First Name Basis Podcast, find free resources at www.firstnamebasis.org, and sign up for anti-racist education courses for kids at www.allyelementary.com!

 

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