Who Really Cares about Male Headship?
I recently had a conversation with a good friend. As we were talking, I shared some frustrations I had surrounding ways that many…
Egalitarian Marriage: More Than An Equal Division of Roles
On the third Wednesday of each month I set up camp in a conference room at the hospital where I work. I set…
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…
I Didn’t Choose to Become an Egalitarian
I’m a southern girl, the middle child, one of three daughters in my family of five. My daddy gloried in raising up three,…
Anatomy of an Egalitarian Wedding Ceremony
Some time ago I was part of a Twitter conversation about marriage ceremonies that reflect biblical egalitarian values. Since my husband is a…
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: Let’s Talk about Submission
Submission in marriage often comes with lots of negative baggage. In fact, many people refer to submission as the "S"-word. The reality is…
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…
Side-By-Side: Taking Responsibility For My Spiritual Well-Being
When we keep our eyes on Jesus, there’s no need for one-sided leadership based on gender. Our marriage is a partnership, not an…