Let’s start at the beginning, shall we?
This is the first post in our series, One In Christ: A Week of Mutuality, dedicated to discussing an egalitarian view of gender—including relevant biblical texts and practical applications. The goal...
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I have absolutely no idea what is happening in this photo. This is the second post in our series, One In Christ: A Week of Mutuality, dedicated to discussing an egalitarian view of gender—including...
View ArticleSubmission in Context: Christ and the Greco-Roman Household Codes
This is the third post in our series, One In Christ: A Week of Mutuality, dedicated to discussing an egalitarian view of gender—including relevant biblical texts and practical applications. The goal...
View ArticleDan on Roles, Leadership, and Supporting Your Partner
This afternoon I’m thrilled to introduce you to my amazing husband Dan. Dan is a loyal friend, a wise and supportive partner, an entrepreneur, a videographer, and a professional out-of-the-box thinker....
View ArticleWho’s Who Among Biblical Women Leaders
This is the fifth post in our series, One In Christ: A Week of Mutuality, dedicated to discussing an egalitarian view of gender—including relevant biblical texts and practical applications. The goal...
View ArticleN.T. Wright: 5 Minutes on Women in the Church
For those of you feeling a bit bombarded by all my 3,000-word blog posts for Mutuality Week, check out this fantastic, 5-minute video of N.T. Wright talking about women in ministry. (Thanks, Mike and...
View ArticleFor the sake of the gospel, let women speak
Mary Magdalene This is the seventh post in our series, One In Christ: A Week of Mutuality, dedicated to discussing an egalitarian view of gender—including relevant biblical texts and practical...
View ArticleAsk an Egalitarian...(Response)
In a fun combination of our interview series and our mutuality series, I’m pleased to introduce Mimi Haddad. Mimi is president of Christians for Biblical Equality, a nonprofit organization of...
View ArticleIs patriarchy really God’s dream for the world?
Praised be Thou, O Lord, who did not make me a gentile; Praised be Thou O Lord, who did not make me a boor;Praised be Thou, O Lord, who did not make me a woman.” —R. Judah "Now there is neither Jew...
View ArticleGuest Post: When Men and Women Ministered Together as Equals…in the Early Church
In our efforts to restore the equality of women in the Church, it’s so important to honor and thank those men who have consistently championed mutuality, using their influence and gifts to advance the...
View ArticleThe Mutuality 2012 Synchroblog
“I'm sitting at my desk reading this response after a very busy, tiring day of work. And I have tears in my eyes. To think that I, as a woman, am equal. To think that I, as a woman, am a reflection of...
View ArticleWomen of Valor: It’s about character, not roles
Okay, so the Week of Mutuality has turned into the Week-And-A-Day of Mutuality, but bear with me! This is the twelfth post in our series dedicated to discussing an egalitarian view of gender—including...
View ArticleWant to learn more about mutuality? A list of resources
To conclude our Week of Mutuality, I’ve assembled a list of resources with the help of my friends Pam Hogeweide, Frank Viola, Julie Clawson, and Sarah Bessey. I also asked Pam, Frank, Julie, and...
View ArticleMutuality 2012 Posts
This series is dedicated to discussing an egalitarian view of gender—including relevant biblical texts and practical applications. The goal is to show how scripture, tradition, reason, and experience...
View ArticleWomen of the Gospels Series: The Fab Four by Carolyn Custis James
Today we begin a new series that I’ve been excited about for some time: The Women of the Gospels. Whenever I read the stories of Jesus, I am struck afresh by his radically inclusive treatment of...
View ArticleRedeeming Cinderella's Stepmother
Today’s faith and parenting guest post comes to us from Sarah Bost-Askins. Sarah is a poet writer, feminist thinker, Jesus lover, and Springer Spaniel wrangler. She grew up in Lynchburg, VA, the...
View ArticleThe Bibles we read...
It’s Monday! Time to return to our series on learning to love the Bible for what it is, not what we want it to be. A couple of weeks ago, we wrapped up our discussion of N.T. Wright’s Scripture and...
View ArticleWhat is a nice American girl like you doing in a job like this?
Today I am pleased to introduce you to Wendy Grisham, publisher and vice president at Jericho Books, who was inspired by Mutuality Week to give us a glimpse of what it’s like to be a woman and leader...
View ArticleExercising in public and other methods of sanctification
Thanks to the Jews, I have to go the YMCA now. Wait. That sounds kinda racist. Let me start over. During my year of biblical womanhood, I celebrated all the Jewish holidays, so I spent the year baking...
View ArticleAsk a Messianic Jew...
Can you believe we’ve been doing our interview series for nearly a year now? We’ll be celebrating the one-year anniversary in a couple of weeks by revisiting all 24 interviews...so be sure to look for...
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