The Logic of Galatians 3:28
Both egalitarians and complementarians try to grapple with Paul’s words in Galatians 3:28 in their own ways. However, sometimes we do not look…
Jesus and a Woman’s “Place”
When I read the Gospels I can't help but notice a significant disconnect between the life of Jesus and widespread Church practice. Jesus…
Who “Killed” Junia? Part Two
When it comes to figuring out who killed Junia (as in, “removed her from the record and changed her name to male”) we…
Who “Killed” Junia? Part One
When I first began wondering how to harmonize my church’s restrictions on women with some of the passages I found in scripture, I…
“But What About 1 Timothy 2:12?” Ten Talking Points
1 Timothy 2:12 continues to be an obstacle that prevents churches from moving toward a more robust theology of women. Read…
Thoughts on an Unsuccessful Job Interview: Jesus Loves Women (and People Who Disagree with Me)
"It says that your area of study is Women’s Literature and Feminist Theory. How is that compatible with teaching at a Christian university?"…
When Translators Add (Gendered Pronouns) to the Text
One of my pet peeves about some translations of the Bible is the way translators have added masculine pronouns that don’t exist in…
Really? You Listened to a Woman?
When my friend Melissa asked the discussion question, I wanted to shrink into the floor. “What do you need to confess?” she said.…
What Equality in Christ Means for Men
As a man and a Christian, I’ve been given some heavy burdens. In a society characterized by a long history of male privilege,…
The Wise Woman in 2 Samuel 20: Insights from an Archaeologist
When I was asked to write a short piece about my experiences as a dig director my first thought was – would they…
Uncovering the Wise Woman of Abel Beth Maacah
Learn more of the story of the Wise Woman in 2 Samuel 20 from Abel Beth Maacah, the modern day archaeological site where…
Hope Rekindled: Giving My First Sermon
Last Sunday I preached for the first time in my own church. I had preached before - but never for the church I…
5 Myths About Adam and Authority: What Really Happened in the Garden?
There are some distorted messages being taught about creation these days, in particular, that God designed men to be in authority and women…
Paul’s Masculine and Feminine Leadership
Some Christians believe that being a leader is a man’s role, and that it is unfeminine for women to be in leadership. These…
Toward a Deeper Theology of Women
Some frame the debate about women sharing authority in the church and in the home as a “secondary issue”. But it’s a mistake…