Dr. Beth Felker-Jones discusses the theology of the body and its importance

Dr. Beth Felker-Jones, an expert in the theology of the body, emphasizes the significance of understanding our embodied and gendered existence. She explains that her interest in the theology of the body was sparked by her own pregnancy and encounters with the doctrines of the incarnation and resurrection. Jones highlights the importance of recognizing the goodness of the body, both in its continuity and transformation, as depicted in Jesus' resurrection and Paul's teachings in 1 Corinthians 15. She also addresses the debate between Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic theological traditions regarding the sexed nature of resurrected bodies. Jones acknowledges the complexity of the transgender conversation and urges Christians to approach it with humility, understanding that there is much we still don't know. Overall, Jones emphasizes the importance of valuing and caring for our bodies as part of God's good creation.