Personal Stories
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…
"Notorious" Passages
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…
"Notorious" Passages / Women and Relationships / Women and the Church
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…
"Notorious" Passages / Women and Relationships
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…
"Notorious" Passages / Women and the Bible
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…