Using Peter and Paul Against Mary? Patriarchy and Slavery in New Testament Letters
In the context of Ephesians 3, Colossians 3, and 1 Peter 2-3, instructions to wives and to slaves are inextricable from one another.…
Snapshot of a Traditional Egalitarian Marriage
Today would have been my parent’s 61st wedding anniversary. Mom passed away from complications due to Alzheimer’s two years ago and significant…
Ephesians 5:21-33: How Paul Turns Headship on Its Head
Ephesians 5:21-33 is often cited as a proof text to endorse male leadership in the home. In this text, wives are instructed to…
5 Myths of Male Headship
I sat down across the table from her. We hadn’t seen each other in a while and I was excited to catch…
Co-Leadership in Marriage: Who’s in Authority?
We believe authority is at the heart of much marriage misunderstanding and debate. Over the years traditional-hierarchical-complementarian marriage-view proponents have described their perceived…
Co-Leadership in Marriage: What about Headship?
Headship can often become a divisive issue in marriage discussions—especially in religious circles. Various “infallible” headship interpretations and accompanying dialogue could fill a…