The Bible For Normal People [ATBW] Episode 2 - The Invisible Woman
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Mar 20, 2025 Kathy Hoppe, an associate professor and ordained minister, shares her experiences as a woman navigating the Southern Baptist Convention, while Robert Downen, a Texas journalist, unpacks the complexities of Christian nationalism. They discuss the historical struggles of women in the SBC, the conservative resurgence of the 1980s, and the impact of the Me Too movement on accountability within the church. Their insights reveal the challenges and resilience of women who strive for equality and recognition in a traditionally male-dominated environment.
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Kathy Hoppe's Seminary Journey
- Kathy Hoppe was one of only 1,660 women enrolled in Southern Baptist seminaries around 1979.
- She pursued ordination and seminary studies despite subtle and overt resistance from peers and officials.
Conservative Resurgence Strategy
- The conservative resurgence in the SBC was a strategic, decades-long power grab.
- Paul Pressler, Paige Patterson, and Adrian Rogers formed a trio that reshaped the denomination.
Hoppe's Church Planting Struggles
- Kathy and Jeff Hoppe were ordained and faced discriminatory opposition after planting a church in North Dakota.
- Despite personal attacks and funding threats, they persevered with community support.
