Nomad Podcast

Sally Douglas - Jesus Sophia (N336)

Jan 9, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Sally Douglas, a theologian and Uniting Church minister, dives into the concept of Jesus as Sophia, the embodiment of the female divine. She brings to light themes of righteous anger, justice, and the sacredness of creation. Sally emphasizes how reclaiming feminine wisdom in the Gospels can challenge patriarchal norms and foster compassion. The conversation also touches on contemplative practices and radical hospitality, inviting listeners to rethink faith, community, and the implications of divine femininity.
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ANECDOTE

Early Curiosity

  • Sally Douglas grew up in the Uniting Church in Australia, questioning God from a young age.
  • An early memory involved questioning a Sunday school teacher about people without hands when thanking God for them.
INSIGHT

God as Santa

  • Masculine God images dominate due to habit, patriarchal intent, and subconscious bias.
  • Many subconsciously picture God as Santa Claus, an old man on a cloud, influenced by imagery and a Christmas song.
INSIGHT

Sophia's Feast

  • Wisdom in the Bible, often treated as gender-neutral by scholars, is portrayed as female and divine.
  • This female divine figure, Sophia, appears in Proverbs, is present with God pre-creation, and offers a feast with bread and wine.
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