Reflection on the ideal complementarian marriage Erika shared in her memorial speech broadcast to millions, & what this means for Christian feminists and Christian egalitarians who have differing scriptural interpretations of "God's design" for marriage. open.substack.com/pub/baptizin...

New Substack post… A Reflection on the Complementarianism of Erika and Charlie some have overlooked in her memorial speech and commentaries by others. And what it means for Christian feminists and egalitarian Christians at such a time as this. open.substack.com/pub/baptizin...

New… A Reflection on the Complementarianism of Erika and Charlie some have overlooked in her memorial speech and other commentaries. open.substack.com/pub/baptizin...

It wasn't just the progressive evangelical feminists rising that concerned Piper/Grudem when they launched a backlash called complementarianism. Some of the founders of Christian for Biblical equality were authors & theologians who led the biblical, evangelical feminist movement.

Don't ignore a vital part of Christian history when the word complementarianism entered the world, when powerful evangelical networks joined to silence evangelical feminists & marketed a new kind of masculine Christianity, a modern day, softer version of Christian patriarchy. And here we are.

Our production team at Big Voice Pictures is a sponsor, & has participated in past conferences -- an enriching experience! 09/29 & 09/30, 9a-5p SCRIPT brings awareness to the complex issues surrounding survivors of violence and trauma. It's free to join via Zoom! www.eventbrite.com/e/script-202...

"It’s hard to embrace the Bible’s liberating power when you can’t find yourself in the story, and it’s even harder to show up when you learn you’ve been edited out of it...Enter A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church, by Wilda C. Gafney..." @sojo.net sojo.net/magazine/jan...

It wasn't just women who led in taking a stand for biblical equality when the complementarian backlash targeted evangelical feminists. But it took years for many to be convinced. @nijaykgupta.bsky.social tells his inspiring story that amplifies biblical truths. open.substack.com/pub/nijaykgu...

Eager for their forthcoming book, "Feminist Theologies: The Basics," co-written by @gracejisunkim.bsky.social & Dr. @feministgadfly.bsky.social We must continue forwarding the crucial work of feminist theologians. gracek.substack.com/p/feminist-t...

“...Scripture’s birthing images depict, through women’s experiences, the power of God’s Spirit bringing forth our “newness of life...opportunities to lament the longstanding sins of patriarchy, the two-headed monster, racism and sexism.” www.cbeinternational.org/resource/rac...

Love these (many) stories of women teachers in Christian history. "The following is the whole account in Theodoret’s Church History about the young man and his teacher. Note that the woman is called “the teacher” (tēn disaskalon) twice." @margmowczko.bsky.social margmowczko.com/female-teach...

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." (Matthew 5:9)

For many, the death of Charlie Kirk means grieving a hero for God & country lost. For others, it's outrage they feel for what he & others represent, the perpetuation of gun violence, & the rot of hatefulness & divisiveness in the name of Christ--in essence the negation Christ's teachings. 🇺🇲 is sick.

Another school shooting, students in critical condition. My niece was at Parkland shootings as a high school senior. She lost many friends. How many more have to suffer from gun violence?

This is tragedy www.bbc.com/news/live/c2...

On the topic of diminishing domestic violence, we're reminded of the many evangelical leaders who advise women to endure abuse by their husbands, or like Paige Patterson who says turn to power of prayer, (even if you may get black eyes). Audio from 2000 conference. archive.org/details/Paig...

www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa... Marc Ramirez at USA today did a whole lot of research to write this piece and it shows. The merging of misogynies is serious

This is a powerful read. It’s long but worth it. Liberty University spotlighted is one example of many evangelical and related networks bowing to similar gods at the cost of innocents. I feel like sobbing really. @karenswallowprior.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/karenswa...

@tialevingswriter.bsky.social heroine's journey of healing from biblical patriarchy. She refused "to give my future to the same villains who stole my past, I set off on a quest to heal. But also, more than that. Deep within, I carried a seed of audacity." open.substack.com/pub/tialevin...

"I started examining all the bricks that built that house—patriarchy, religious subculture, body shame, gender limitations, purity, culture, misogyny—I started to realize that maybe it just wasn't such a shock that that house came down." @TIME @JenHatmaker time.com/7312834/jen-...

Evangelical #patriarchy = racism/sexism/Christian nationalism. Does he mean Southern Baptists? "We’re going to make Baptists great again.” - William E. Wolfe

Never heard Abigal a focus sermons. "Abigail is recognized as one of the seven female prophets in Judaism. Not only did she prophesy that David would one day become king, but also, she counseled David that he should not begin his kingship with bloody hands." www.cbeinternational.org/resource/mut...

No chance Charlie. www.rawstory.com/charlie-kirk...

Always curious about initiatives in unchurched areas, especially w/eye on CA Bay Area. First thing I look for are views on women's roles in their churches. Quick 🔎 initiative founders: Paul's church seems complementarian. Denise wrote for Gospel Coalition. www.christianitytoday.com/2025/07/sili...

A fascinating history to revisit at such a time as this--when Republicans were feminists. "1972, Newsweek: “the person in Washington who has done the most for the women’s movement may be Richard Nixon...But later, "a slumbering giant began to stir..." #history democracyjournal.org/magazine/45/...

LET HER LEAD International conference Sept 3rd...in person or online - lectures and workshops from ministry leaders, scholars, and practitioners who have worked to bring women into the fold of Argentina, South America and the world to leadership worldwide. www.cbeinternational.org/conference-a...

What happened to the Christian feminist protesters? 1970s-80s they were on 🔥 protesting for #ERA, & here evangelical feminists & Divinity Seminary students protest Marabel Morgan's "Total Woman" conferences. Last photo: evangelical feminists, Anne Linnstater & Letha Dawson Scanzoni who helped lead.

This is a must read: And it’s a call to be bold. "Through deliberate strategies and the power of the marketplace, the exclusion of alternative views would contribute to the radicalization of evangelicalism in post-9/11 America." @kkdumez.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/kristind...

These influencers are the byproduct/ Frankensteins of biblical womanhood/ purity culture books in 70s-80s/ Dobson etc & reap the financial rewards at the expense of innocent children. @sheilagregoire.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/baremarr...

Revisiting this by @gloriasteinem as we're editing a section of our doc on this era. Evangelical feminists were rising alongside the secular feminists, too--until a sweeping backlash by Christian patriarchy networks who influenced the extreme subjugation of women now. substack.com/@baptizingfe...

Appreciate this @apnews.com & @julieingersoll.bsky.social for diving into the beliefs of this patriarchal network influencing US politics. "When he says, ‘All of life,’ he’s referencing the idea that it’s the job of Christians to exercise dominion over the whole world,” apnews.com/article/pete...

Doug Wilson is planting a church in DC, part of several biblical patriarchy networks now part of US political agendas. (Pete Hegseth affiliated w/Wilson). Wilson said the Apostle Paul believed women should make the, & more concerning beliefs. @cnn.com interview theologians/scolars who oppose!

The guy who believes the Apostle Paul believed women are designed by God to make the sandwiches. This "theology," is now integrated into US politics and snd marketed globally by many related networks. www.cnn.com/2025/08/07/p...

This is Anne, an evangelical feminist who helped lead a robust movement in the 70s-80s until the backlash. She had a Ph.D. & a good teaching job. After the birth of their baby, John took a leave of absence to share childcare, an example of a Christian marriage in 1984! m.youtube.com/watch?v=824n...

Just delightful! I think I'll try these! @tastinghistory.bsky.social youtu.be/aa1r9O0-PEE?...

And in which Jemar and I come to the conclusion that MAGA will embrace pedophilia in order to keep white supremacy. We recorded on Thursday - and that's exactly what seems to be happening. They will make Maxwell a "victim" to protect Trump.

When an Instagram reel states, “women must submit”… “This particular reel sucked me in... Two pastors and their wives were elaborating on the sinfulness of inauthentic submission... when done biblically, the submission of wives... is to be authentically joyful." open.substack.com/pub/toddandt...

Even when their concerns have been shaped by white supremacist theology, we start with respect... We read Scripture with reverence—and with courage. We expose interpretations that bind Black, Brown, and poor people to systems that do not serve them. -Renita Weems

As I researched white evangelical complementarian leaders & networks, I learned they were targeting Black churches & influencern & later a concerning complicity by some Black leaders platforming their gender role “theologies”. Important words by Renita J. Weems: rjweems.substack.com/p/they-say-i...

"In an interview with Salt and Light, Colbert shared a powerful story about the important influence of female priests." sojo.net/articles/wat...

"women gaining the right to vote in 1920 meant Social Gospel leaders expanded Protestants’ power at the ballot box. Many Social Gospel leaders embraced women’s suffrage because women were already leading supporters for their causes:For example, Frances Willard..." theconversation.com/100-years-ag...

GraceLife London: church-plant of JohnMacArthur’s Grace Community Church in CA. His teachings: "male domination... instructed male seminarians not to speak at conferences with female speakers... instructed victims of abuse to “submit” and remain with their abuser..." newrepublic.com/article/1921...

Many who grieve the death of revered pastor John MacArthur flood social media. Yet, we're reminded of others who protested his patriarchal teachings, some allegedly harmful to women. We filmed Christian feminists protesting at his So CAL church. m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpwa...

Praise by evangelicals who revered John MacArthur flood social media but @rickpidcock.bsky.social refuses to submit. "How should we respond when someone who uses theology to promote ignorant, misogynistic,...authoritarianism dies?" @baptistnews.com baptistnews.com/article/john...

Join feminist theologian MEGGAN WATTERSON online July 21st/7p for launch THE GIRL WHO BAPTIZED HERSELF, a riveting exploration of a nearly lost first-century scripture tells the story of a courageous saint named Thecla and offers us a roadmap to knowing our worth. www.megganwatterson.com/preorder

"biblical" patriarchy: "As far as (Pastor) Dale Partridge was concerned, it wasn't biblical at all for her to be working outside the home in the first place...God did not design or permit women to rule over households, let alone entire states." & blame her her. www.rawstory.com/ken-paxton-d...

Also available on audio platforms read by yours truly.

1. As a CA resident for decades, I saw widespread marketing of complementarianism. This political “ministry” teaches hard-core gender role “theologies” through Bible studies in state/city/global/politics & in White House. capmin.org/called-to-the-capitol-pastor-…