

God’s Preferred Pronouns
Mar 5, 2024
Fred Sanders, a celebrated theologian from Biola University, dives into the complexities of God's gendered language. He discusses the significance of masculine terms for God while exploring the role of feminine imagery and metaphors, particularly concerning the Holy Spirit. The conversation delves into the tension between personal and impersonal language in theology, the impact of feminist theology on divine discourse, and the relationship between gender and the Trinity. Listeners are prompted to reflect on how language shapes our understanding of divine personhood.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 4min
Navigating God's Gendered Language
03:59 • 20min
Feminine Imagery in Biblical Texts
24:17 • 5min
Navigating Feminist Theology: Strategies and Disagreements
29:16 • 2min
Exploring the Paradox of the Holy Spirit's Language
30:58 • 3min
Gender and the Trinity: A Theological Exploration
34:09 • 6min