Sheologians
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Just Doing It
April 11, 2022 15:29 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBOne of the questions sent in to us all the time is, "How do I stay on top of all of my duties as a wife and a mother?" So, the house is a mess, the kids haven't bathed, and you're feeling short tempered. What does it mean that Christ is reigning even over the mess? The post Just Doing It appeared first on Sheologians.
Flattery: Words That Should Taste Like Death
April 04, 2022 16:38 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBIn this episode Summer & Joy discuss what flattery is, how to recognize it, and why it ought not to be an immediate cringe feeling when we hear it. Join us! The post Flattery: Words That Should Taste Like Death appeared first on Sheologians.
The Interview
March 28, 2022 04:34 - 1 hour - 48 MBIn this kind-of yearly plot point, the girls interview each other. This year they discuss household management, Toy Story films ranked, advice for single women, and thoughts on working in ministry. Join us! The post The Interview appeared first on Sheologians.
Hashtag Feminism
March 21, 2022 15:35 - 1 hour - 105 MBFor many, the #MeToo movement was a pivotal moment of activism that set the stage for important matters to be spoken about publicly. Unfortunately, what the movement has really revealed is that our culture is totally unable to define abuse and make victims whole. Join us as we discuss the ways in which women are encouraged to do that which causes harm by this movement. The post Hashtag Feminism appeared first on Sheologians.
The Tragedy of Ann Cooper Hewitt
March 14, 2022 17:44 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBIt's a feminist true crime story time! In this episode Summer tells the story of Ann Cooper Hewitt, who was involuntarily sterilized by her mother in order to steal her inheritance. The ensuing court case captured the attention of a nation that was on the leading edge of eugenics—the United States. The post The Tragedy of Ann Cooper Hewitt appeared first on Sheologians.
Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the 4th Wave (Part Two)
March 07, 2022 20:18 - 1 hour - 119 MBAs we wrap up our discussion on the fourth (current) wave of feminist leaders, Joy takes us through a discussion that hits on critical race theory, so-called "body positivity", depression, social media influence, and fame. Join us! The post Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the 4th Wave (Part Two) appeared first on Sheologians.
Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the Fourth Wave (Part One)
February 28, 2022 17:41 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBAs we kick off our discussion of the wave of feminism that we are currently in, Summer breaks the rules a little bit because the topic of transgenderism—which can't be skipped over if we are talking about current feminism—is such an emotional one. Join us! The post Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the Fourth Wave (Part One) appeared first on Sheologians.
Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the Third Wave (Part Two)
February 22, 2022 17:17 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBIn this episode, Joy tells us the story of Rebecca Walker, the author and activist responsible for coining the term "third wave" in a time when many were arguing for a "postfeminist" era. Her mother was Alice Walker, author of "The Color Purple" and their relationship, which was tense and difficult, was the subject of much of Walker's writing regarding motherhood and feminism. Join us! The post Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the Third Wave (Part Two) appeared first on Sheologians.
Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the Third Wave (Part One)
February 14, 2022 16:20 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBIn this episode, because we discuss the author of Prozac Nation, Elizabeth Wurtzel, we end up discussing mental health, clinical depression, and why the women of the third wave were so angry with the world. The post Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the Third Wave (Part One) appeared first on Sheologians.
Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the Second Wave (Part Two)
February 07, 2022 17:28 - 1 hour - 105 MBArlie Hochschild was the sociologist and second wave feminist that coined the term "the second shift" in reference to mothers who had full-time jobs in the workforce as well as at home. In this episode we discuss her legacy and how so many of her observations regarding the multitudinous issues with women full-time in the workplace were correct, while her solutions were hopelessly wrong. The post Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the Second Wave (Part Two) appeared first on Sheologi...
Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the Second Wave (Part One)
January 31, 2022 18:52 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB"The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan is often credited with kicking off the second wave of feminism. Both the book and the movement focused on freeing women from the constraints of being wives and mothers without ever think to ask, "Should we free women from being wives and mothers?" The post Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the Second Wave (Part One) appeared first on Sheologians.
Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the First Wave (Part Two)
January 24, 2022 19:12 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBThis week Joy tells us the life story of Lucy Stone, the "Morningstar" of the Women's Rights movement. She was the first woman to graduate with a college degree in the state of Massachusetts. She was strongly against slavery, marriage, and contentment. Join us! The post Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the First Wave (Part Two) appeared first on Sheologians.
Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the First Wave (Part One)
January 17, 2022 18:48 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBIn this episode we kickoff our next feminism series! Over the next several weeks we are going to analyze some of the key women in each wave of the feminist movement. What did they believe? How have they impacted us still today? Join us! The post Feminism is Poison: Character Studies from the First Wave (Part One) appeared first on Sheologians.
Reflecting Christ as Women in 2022
December 27, 2021 18:32 - 56 minutes - 45.7 MBWe have the best news ever, which is that Jesus is King and He is currently ruling and reigning over His enemies. Adopted as sons into His everlasting family, what does that mean for us in the coming year? Let's chat! The post Reflecting Christ as Women in 2022 appeared first on Sheologians.
A Charlie Brown Religion
December 20, 2021 17:59 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBMerry Christmas! In this episode Joy tells the story of Charles Schulz, the creator of Charlie Brown, and how he fought to get the biblical story of Christmas read on primetime television. The post A Charlie Brown Religion appeared first on Sheologians.
Don’t Waste the Feast
December 13, 2021 17:38 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBLiving a life of thanksgiving changes how we approach the rich abundance we live with in our day. In this time of year, it's easy to become overwhelmed and overlook the good work before us as we prepare a feast. The post Don’t Waste the Feast appeared first on Sheologians.
Don’t Be a Bummer
December 06, 2021 16:40 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBAs we go in to the holiday season and get ready to start another year, it's way too easy to look back over 2021 and remember all the sad or difficult things. In this episode we talk about what it would change if we had a view of our past year that focuses on Christ and His goodness instead. The post Don’t Be a Bummer appeared first on Sheologians.
Are You Alone?
November 29, 2021 16:52 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWhether you're feeling the holiday woes or not, it's always a great time of year to practice looking to Jesus when our anxieties or heartaches threaten to undo us. Join us as we think through what it means to look to Jesus when our hearts feel storm-tossed. The post Are You Alone? appeared first on Sheologians.
Encouragement from the Scottish Covenanters
November 22, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBFew things grant us perspective like pondering the saints that have gone before us. In this episode, we tell the story of a few Scottish covenanters who helped change the course of history and have impacted your own life more than you probably know. The post Encouragement from the Scottish Covenanters appeared first on Sheologians.
Hospitality Recommends
November 15, 2021 17:41 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBJoin us to discuss food flops, food moods, food recommends, and how to fight holiday bad moody-ness as you gear up for all things thanksgiving! The post Hospitality Recommends appeared first on Sheologians.
How to Judge a Book by Its Cover
November 08, 2021 17:28 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIf someone lies every day, what does that make them? Are we afraid to answer that question? Do we want to nuance it? Perhaps it is time we evaluated what it means to make a righteous judgment, and why to practice such a thing in first place! The post How to Judge a Book by Its Cover appeared first on Sheologians.
Reading This Cultural Moment with Gary DeMar
November 01, 2021 18:59 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBWhy are masks a "left/right" issue? What does worldview have to do with understanding what's going on around us politically and theologically? In this episode we are joined by Gary DeMar to discuss all of the above! The post Reading This Cultural Moment with Gary DeMar appeared first on Sheologians.
How to Eat Your Bible with Nate Pickowicz
October 25, 2021 16:33 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWe are so excited to be joined by pastor and author Nate Pickowicz to discuss the topic of his book, "How to Eat Your Bible". We KNOW we should be in the Word, and we KNOW it's spiritual food, but can we explain the WHY of any of it? Or what about the HOW? Pastor Pickowicz helps us think through these issues in this episode! The post How to Eat Your Bible with Nate Pickowicz appeared first on Sheologians.
Don’t Ever For Any Reason Do Anything to Anyone for Any Reason Ever No Matter What No Matter Where or Who or Who You Are With or Where You Are Going or Where You’ve Been Ever For Any Reason Whatsoever
October 18, 2021 16:36 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode we discuss what it looks like when we don't know much, but we for sure know someone is committing the cardinal sin of being insensitive. The post Don’t Ever For Any Reason Do Anything to Anyone for Any Reason Ever No Matter What No Matter Where or Who or Who You Are With or Where You Are Going or Where You’ve Been Ever For Any Reason Whatsoever appeared first on Sheologians.
What’s So Good About Being a Man? (With Guest Michael Foster)
October 11, 2021 21:07 - 3 BytesWhat are men made for? What are women made for? How does the mission of a man and woman work together? In this episode we are joined by Michael Foster to discuss these kind of stupid questions because we live in a time where it is necessary. The post What’s So Good About Being a Man? (With Guest Michael Foster) appeared first on Sheologians.
When a Lack of Shame is Shameful
October 04, 2021 16:34 - 3 BytesShame entered the world as a result of the fall, and there are times when it is right to feel ashamed, and times where it is wrong to feel ashamed. Don't take your cues on this from the world. The post When a Lack of Shame is Shameful appeared first on Sheologians.
Bad Book Review: The Making of Biblical Womanhood
September 27, 2021 15:59 - 3 BytesThe internet is busy talking about the new book, "The Making of Biblical Womanhood", which asserts that complementarianism is patriarchy, and patriarchy grieves Jesus. In this episode we assess some of Barr's key arguments and ask what it is that women need to be set free from. The post Bad Book Review: The Making of Biblical Womanhood appeared first on Sheologians.
Bad Movie Reviews
September 20, 2021 17:35 - 3 BytesThis week we are joined by a surprise guest to discuss what it means to be a bad movie reviewer. Can we think beyond "Disney bad"? Why is Christian content as formulaic as it is? What do we do about it? Join us! The post Bad Movie Reviews appeared first on Sheologians.
Wallowing is not a Virtue
September 13, 2021 16:21 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBEver replayed a conversation in your head and said all of the things you wished you had said in the first place? Ever found yourself stewing over grievances? Struggled with contentment? Let's talk about the ways we give passes to wallowing & how to overcome this fight with the flesh. The post Wallowing is not a Virtue appeared first on Sheologians.
Single & Satisfied with Nancy Wilson
September 06, 2021 05:11 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBHey single ladies: this episode is for you! We are so excited to be joined by Nancy Wilson, author of Single & Satisfied, to discuss the Christian life for unmarried women. Join us! The post Single & Satisfied with Nancy Wilson appeared first on Sheologians.
Contentment is a Virtue
August 30, 2021 15:34 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBThe Apostle Paul learned how to be content while being held prisoner, and we lose our cool when someone has the nerve to drive in front of us. Our culture venerates being deeply dissatisfied, which means practicing contentment is a practice of swimming upstream. In this episode we discuss the virtue of contentment, and how looking to Christ orients us towards satisfaction. The post Contentment is a Virtue appeared first on Sheologians.
Missing 411
August 23, 2021 17:12 - 53 minutes - 42.9 MBJoin us as Summer tells the story of rare and strange missing persons cases that occur every year in our national forests. Is the "missing 411" classification coincidence, conspiracy theory, or proof that something unknown lives in our nation's forests? The post Missing 411 appeared first on Sheologians.
Margaret Sanger: Angel of Death
August 16, 2021 17:22 - 1 hour - 104 MBJoin us as Joy explores the legacy of one of the most dangerous women in all of history: Margaret Sanger. She was an unapologetic racist, a humanist, and a feminist. How was she able to accomplish so much evil in her short life? Join us! The post Margaret Sanger: Angel of Death appeared first on Sheologians.
Scattershot, Round 3
August 09, 2021 16:47 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBIt's our annual scattershot episode! This time we answer questions about laziness vs. resting, what's up with people almost worshipping their pets, kids and Bible reading, how to handle weariness, and how to fight the actual fight. The post Scattershot, Round 3 appeared first on Sheologians.
Girl Power
August 02, 2021 16:50 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBThe phrase "girl power" has long been cutesy and obnoxious, but that's not because women aren't genuinely powerful. In this episode we want to discuss how the strength of women can tear down or build up entire nations. The post Girl Power appeared first on Sheologians.
Respectable Female Sins
July 26, 2021 17:20 - 1 hour - 22.3 MBIt's easy to take shots at feminism—some of it is just so obviously terrible and gross that it qualifies as low-hanging fruit. It is far more difficult to root out the ways that we excuse our own sins that aren't as obvious. So what are the sins that aren't taken as seriously as they should be in our own lives? What is flying under the proverbial radar or totally given a pass to? Let's chat! The post Respectable Female Sins appeared first on Sheologians.
The Putney Pusher
July 19, 2021 17:12 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBIn this true crime story time Joy tells the story of the Putney bridge pusher—a mysterious runner who pushed a woman in front of a bus for no apparent reason. Although captured on several cameras, his identity seemed to be hidden from the public. Why? The post The Putney Pusher appeared first on Sheologians.
Who is Laureen Rahn?
July 12, 2021 16:37 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBIn April of 1980, fourteen year old Laureen Rahn disappeared from her home. For years, her mother searched for her to no avail. Her phone rang regularly in the middle of the night and the caller would only breathe for awhile before hanging up. A serial killer was busy in the area. But what really happened to Laureen? The post Who is Laureen Rahn? appeared first on Sheologians.
Gossip & The Ninth Commandment
July 05, 2021 15:55 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBWhat is gossip anyway?! In this episode we take a close look at the 9th commandment and what it means to speak of others in a way that maintains love for neighbor. The post Gossip & The Ninth Commandment appeared first on Sheologians.
Cultish & Sheologians Present: Love Has Won, Pt. 2
June 28, 2021 17:21 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBWhat does "love is love" even mean? Why are people drawn to religion in the first place? Join us as we finish our discussion about the Love Has Won cult & assess the worldview that makes it so dangerous. The post Cultish & Sheologians Present: Love Has Won, Pt. 2 appeared first on Sheologians.
Cultish & Sheologians Present: Love Has Won—Investigating the Origins of the Mother God Cult
June 21, 2021 20:57 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBIt's another Cultish mashup where we talk about weird stuff. Joined by a pastor local to the area the Mother God cult is from, the ladies and the Cultish crew discuss why Crestone, Colorado is a hot bed for cults. The post Cultish & Sheologians Present: Love Has Won—Investigating the Origins of the Mother God Cult appeared first on Sheologians.
Temptations Common to Women Part 2
June 07, 2021 15:47 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBAfter a brief discussion about a gender fluid non binary barber & emotional support water bottles, the ladies bring to the table more temptations that are common to women & how to combat them. The post Temptations Common to Women Part 2 appeared first on Sheologians.
Am I Right, or Am I Right?
May 31, 2021 14:51 - 51 minutes - 14.8 MBThis week we chat about what it means to be right and how to know that you're right. But how do you speak to people who don't believe in absolute truth? Let's chat! The post Am I Right, or Am I Right? appeared first on Sheologians.
The Overshare
May 24, 2021 15:51 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBThere's a way to communicate that is godly, and there is a way to communicate that dishonors God. Social media has changed what we think is appropriate or inappropriate to share, so let's chat about where to share and where not to share. The post The Overshare appeared first on Sheologians.
Resentment Free Living
May 17, 2021 15:53 - 46 minutes - 64 MBThe therapeutic model of forgiveness has left a generation thinking that you are either drowning in resentment, or you are an internal forgiveness gumball machine, dispensing with "forgiveness" all day long toward every inconvenience. Let's talk about why this is not what faithfulness looks like. The post Resentment Free Living appeared first on Sheologians.
How to Read Creation
May 10, 2021 15:35 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBGod has revealed Himself to us through creation and through Scripture. Scripture is the textbook that teaches us how to read creation. How do we ensure that we are reading this book correctly? What are some ways that we can do this very poorly that we should avoid? Let's chat! The post How to Read Creation appeared first on Sheologians.
Real Adulting
May 03, 2021 15:42 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBEver get the feeling that we live in a generation that resents maturity? In this episode we want to think about what it means to be an adult in the faith. The post Real Adulting appeared first on Sheologians.
#ChurchToo
April 26, 2021 14:46 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBThe #MeToo movement gave birth to another movement and they use the hashtag #ChurchToo. Its focus is horrible things people have experienced in church in a desire to normalize sharing negative church experiences. In this episode we want to think through why this is not how Christians ought to behave. The post #ChurchToo appeared first on Sheologians.
Nuance is Against My Religion
April 19, 2021 15:14 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBA great litmus test for whether or not someone is speaking truthfully is to measure how much nuance and qualification they feel they must include. It's one thing to strive to be a great communicator. It's an entirely another thing to be the kind of communicator who has to assort a great many pillows around their listeners so as to never bump in to their sensibilities. Ask yourself: can you speak the truth clearly and boldly, or is the fear of man gripping you? The post Nuance is Against My ...
Week in Review with Summer
April 12, 2021 15:25 - 28 minutes - 39 MBIn this strange almost episode, Summer answers some listener questions by discussing contentment, warfare and peace in the Christian life, GraceLife Church in Canada, and why read the Bible every year. The post Week in Review with Summer appeared first on Sheologians.