The podcast uncovers a disturbing letter revealing abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention, centering on the story of a pastor's wife named Maria. It critically examines the debate over women's leadership roles in the church and the systemic challenges they face. The discussion highlights a troubling culture of negligence surrounding clergy misconduct and the importance of sharing personal narratives of abuse. Additionally, it draws inspiration from the resilience of Saint Fabiola, symbolizing women's ongoing resistance against oppressive structures.
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Confidential Letter Discovery
Beth Allison Barr discovered a confidential letter in Jimmy Draper's files.
This letter revealed a story of abuse and cover-up within the SBC.
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SBC Amendment on Women Pastors
The 2023 SBC annual meeting proposed an amendment to restrict affiliation to churches with male pastors.
This amendment exemplified the SBC's stance on women's leadership roles.
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Wu's Accusation
H.P. Wu accused pastor Mario Acacia of sexual misconduct and the SBC of a cover-up.
Wu's letter detailed the abuse and requested Acacia's ordination be revoked and an investigation conducted.
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In the last episode of All the Buried Women, co-hosts Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke explore the story behind a confidential letter in the SBC’S archives that leads to a pastor’s wife named Maria. They also look at the Southern Baptist Convention's decision to expel churches that ordain women, critiquing the rhetoric of unity and biblical authority used to justify the exclusion of women from leadership roles Last, the episode draws on the lost portrait of Saint Fabiola as a symbol of women's enduring resistance, urging listeners to recognize the hidden stories of women who continue to challenge oppressive structures in the church.
We reached out to the SBC, Paige Patterson, Darryl Gilyard, Tommy Gilmore, and the Council for National Policy for comment, and did not hear back.
Writing and Editing: Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke
Sound Editing and Music: Savannah Locke and Todd Locke
Introduction and Closing Song: Jaded by Savannah Locke
Special Thanks (in order of appearance): Leanne Friesen, CBOQ, and the many anonymous interviewees willing to share their memories of Maria
Partner Organization: The Bible for Normal People
Additional Thanks: Andy Clark, Systems Administrator within the University Libraries at Baylor University; Erin Smith, Marketing Manager at Baker Publishing Group; Jordan Corona; Dr. Taffey Hall, Director of the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives; Brittany Prescott, Podcast Producer for The Bible for Normal People; Adam McCullough, Archivist of Canadian Baptist Archives at McMaster Divinity College; Gordon Heath, Director of Canadian Baptist Archives at McMaster Divinity College; Rev. Leanne Friesen, Executive Minister of Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ) and CBOQ executive board; and Audrey and Alex from Lawyers for Reporters.
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