Sons of Patriarchy

Season 2 - Episode 13   Richard Lints is senior consulting theologian, Redeemer City to City, New York City. He was formerly provost and Andrew Mutch Distinguished Professor of Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He is the author of Progressive and Conservative Religious Ideologies, Identity and Idolatry, and The Fabric of Theology.   Richard's resources: Faculty page: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/faculty/senior/richard-lints/ Book: https://tinyurl.com/mrxanchb   Find us: Website: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com Merch: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchysons Twitter/X: https://x.com/patriarchysons Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofPatriarchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sonsofpatriarchy Outreach Idaho: https://outreachidaho.org

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Sheila Wray Gregoire, an acclaimed author and speaker behind BareMarriage.com, dives into the complexities of marriage within the evangelical community. They discuss rethinking marriage roles to promote partnership and emotional connection over hierarchy. Sheila highlights the importance of recognizing red flags in troubled marriages and offers insights into fostering healthier relationships rooted in faith. Additionally, the conversation tackles the misconceptions of gender roles and emotional intelligence, advocating for a more balanced understanding of marriage.

Season 2 - Episode 11   Scot McKnight is a professor of New Testament and an author of dozens of books.   Details and tickets for Sons of Patriarchy in Moscow go live on August 4!   Scot McKnight's resources: Substack: https://scotmcknight.substack.com Books: https://tinyurl.com/sptkjrym A Survivor-Sensitive Approach to Handling Allegations: https://scotmcknight.substack.com/p/a-survivor-sensitive-approach-to?utm_source=url&s=r Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scot.mcknight/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/scotmcknight?lang=en   Find us: Website: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com Merch: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchysons Twitter/X: https://x.com/patriarchysons Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofPatriarchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sonsofpatriarchy Outreach Idaho: https://outreachidaho.org

Season 2 - Episode 10   Christy Lynne Wood spent her teens and early twenties in a Christian cult, but Jesus found her anyway. More than twenty years later, Christy continues to pick apart legalism, twisted Scripture, and lies in a search for the truth. As a speaker, podcaster, writer, and author of Religious Rebels: Finding Jesus in the Awkward Middle Way of Grace and Truth, she is passionate about helping people to find a genuine relationship with Jesus. Christy lives in West Michigan with her wonderfully-opposite husband and their two children.   Details and tickets for Sons of Patriarchy in Moscow go live on August 4!   Christy Wood Resources: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@christylynnewood Substack: https://substack.com/@christylynnewood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christylynnewood/ Website: https://christylynnewood.com/   Find us: Website: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com Merch: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchysons Twitter/X: https://x.com/patriarchysons Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofPatriarchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sonsofpatriarchy Outreach Idaho: https://outreachidaho.org

Season 2 - Episode 9   Kait Gannon and Laurie Krull discuss Kait's story of growing up in an abusive household that trafficked her for money... and how the church "handled it."   Mezzo Allies Walkathon Fundraiser: https://www.mezzoallies.com/2025walkathon   The Ugly Truth About The Girl Next Door Resources: Website: https://www.theuglytruthaboutthegirlnextdoor.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglytruthaboutthegirlnextdoor/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/667GFwwcbQC7Pv6LzzK3cZ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uglytruthnextdoor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uglytruthaboutthegirlnextdoor/   Find us: Website: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com Merch: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchysons Twitter/X: https://x.com/patriarchysons Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofPatriarchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sonsofpatriarchy Outreach Idaho: https://outreachidaho.org

Andrew Bauman, a therapist and author of 'Safe Church', tackles the pressing issue of sexism and trauma in Christian communities. He discusses the urgent need for churches to create safe environments for survivors of abuse. Bauman shares insights on empowering women's voices and fostering inclusivity. He challenges traditional interpretations of biblical texts that suppress women, advocating for equality within faith. Their conversation emphasizes open dialogue, accountability, and compassionate leadership to ensure safety for all church members.

***UPDATED AUDIO***   Season 2 - Episode 7   An anonymous survivor (referenced in Monday's episode) comes on to talk about what happened to her and how her ACBC counselors (and ACBC as an organization) responded and "counseled" her.   (The original article writer) Kimi Harris' Substack: https://kimiharris.substack.com   Resources/Quotes referred to in this episode (Original Christianity Today Article by Kimi) When Restoration Hurts, https://www.christianitytoday.com/2019/11/when-restoration-hurts-christian-counseling-abuse/ Roys Report: https://julieroys.com/church-elder-keith-magill-alleged-history-abuse-cover-up/   Find us: Website: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com Merch: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchysons Twitter/X: https://x.com/patriarchysons Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofPatriarchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sonsofpatriarchy Outreach Idaho: https://outreachidaho.org

Kimi Harris, a dedicated reporter on abuse in church contexts, shares her insights into the troubling dynamics of biblical counseling. She discusses how the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors often mishandles abuse cases, pressuring victims to forgive without proper healing. The conversation delves into the complexities of faith and trauma, emphasizing the need for professional intervention. Harris also critiques the misapplication of scripture, calling for a more nuanced approach to support survivors and challenging the church to better address its past failings.

Season 2 - Episode 5   David Koyzis comes back to the series to discuss his work in political science, politics and theology, authority and representation, and so much more.   David Koyzis Website: https://byzantinecalvinist.blogspot.com We Answer to Another: https://tinyurl.com/4stp6wvk Political Visions and Illusions: https://tinyurl.com/kjs2m7ya Citizenship without Illusions: https://tinyurl.com/yc3uy7v4   Find us: Website: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com Merch: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriarchysons Twitter/X: https://x.com/patriarchysons Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sonsofpatriarchy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonsofPatriarchy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sonsofpatriarchy Outreach Idaho: https://outreachidaho.org