Guests share stories of second chances and new beginnings: Jamal Joseph directs a play in prison, Neerja Kapoor returns to work after 2 decades, Craig Mangum finds unexpected connections, and Rhonda Ste... explores dating 'while old'.
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Reevaluating faith through feminism challenges traditional beliefs and advocates for religious gender equity.
Confronting patriarchal structures within the church leads to advocating for gender equality in religious spaces.
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The Faithful Daughter: Unveiling Gender Equality in Religion
A daughter's profound journey examines faith and feminism through a personal lens. Beginning in Nigeria, a spiritual upbringing transforms into a feminist reevaluation. Discovering female theologians, she challenges traditional beliefs, bridging faith and equality. Facing criticism but also finding strength, she advocates for religious gender equity amidst societal challenges.
A Father's Legacy: Love, Faith, and Loss
A daughter recalls her father's impact on her life and faith. Initially united by a shared church and strong beliefs, her father's illness tests her faith. Despite hope and prayers, his passing leads to profound questioning. Through gender and faith struggles, she embarks on a journey to reconcile her beliefs with societal norms.
The Church's Betrayal: Women in Faith
A church's betrayal unfolds as a young woman confronts patriarchal structures. Her mother's leadership sparks controversy within the church, challenging outdated beliefs. In the face of resistance, she forges a new path advocating for gender equality in religious spaces. By standing against tradition, she finds empowerment in her faith.
Feminist Faith: Reclaiming Beliefs Through Activism
A journey of faith and feminism intertwine, reshaping personal beliefs and societal perceptions. Despite challenges and familial discord, a woman pioneers a new narrative merging faith and gender equality. Against religious opposition, she advocates for women's rights, igniting conversations on faith, gender, and activism.
In this hour, stories of do-overs, golden years, and new takes. One-more-chance—at work, in love, through art. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
Storytellers:
Jamal Joseph is tasked with putting on a play in prison.
After not working for almost 2 decades, Neerja Kapoor takes on an unexpected job.
Craig Mangum and his girlfriend have more in common than anticipated.
Rhonda Sternberg describes dating "while old."
After losing her father, Blessing Omakwu has a crisis of faith.
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