Kingdom Roots

In Stained Glass Ceilings: How Evangelicals Do Gender and Practice Power, Weaver-Swartz speaks to the intersection of gender and power within American evangelicalism by examining the formation of evangelical leaders in two seminary communities: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Asbury Theological Seminary. In her book, Lisa examines the power of story by learning the stories these two seminaries tell about gender and power. Lisa is a sociologist, and her research agenda expands her attention to the intersection of religion, gender, and culture to a global frame. You can learn more about Lisa Weaver-Swartz and her research by visiting her website: https://lisaweaverswartz.com

Hundreds of women studied and interpreted the Bible between the years 100–2000 CE, but their stories have remained largely untold. Marion Ann Taylor and Joy A. Schroeder have done a great deal of research to amplify these women's voices in "Voices Long Silenced." At the recent SBL Scot presented a paper on this great academic resource. In this episode, Scot and Laura talk about the big impact these women have had in Church history. Purchase Your Copy of Voices Long Silenced: https://www.amazon.com/Voices-Long-Silenced-Interpreters-Centuries/dp/066426512X

The Everyday Bible Series is a new resource by Scot McKnight he is creating to help anyone engage with Scripture. In this episode, Scot shares with Laura how he includes 3 major elements in each of the works: Original Meaning: Brief, precise expositions of the biblical text and offers a clear focus for the central message of each passage. Fresh Interpretation: Brings the passage alive with fresh images and what it means to follow King Jesus. Practical Application: Biblical connections and questions for reflection and application for each passage. These resources are ideal for personal reflection or group study so you can hear from God in your context. Learn more about these resources today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098JTMWSK?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk

Tov is a beautiful and mysterious Hebrew word that means “good.” Tov is about creating abundant spaces designed to help people live fully into their gifts. Based on Dr. Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer's book, A Church Called Tov. In this inaugural Tov for Women message, we engage in meaningful dialogue on how to build organizational structures and cultures where everyone thrives. Register for Tov for Women: https://www.cwlnorthern.com/events

In African American Readings of Paul, Dr. Lisa Bowens surveys a wealth of primary sources from the early 1700s to the mid-twentieth century, including sermons, conversion stories, slave petitions, and autobiographies of ex-slaves, many of which introduce readers to previously unknown names in the history of New Testament interpretation. Along with their hermeneutical value, these texts also provide fresh documentation of Black religious life through wide swaths of American history. African American Readings of Paul promises to change the landscape of Pauline studies and fill an important gap in the rising field of reception history. Join Dr. Lisa Bowens for the Tov for Women Event with the Center for Women in Leadership - https://www.cwlnorthern.com/events Mentioned Resources: African. American Readings of Paul: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802876765/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_FQGEXEVQT8HRN38VVPSF Voices Long Silence: https://www.amazon.com/dp/066426512X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_PD934BAVWAPBA2T07N77 Brown Church: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830852859/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_WCPX4Q4AFKPDT698Y1YA

Award-winning journalist Katelyn Beaty has explored the ways fame has reshaped the American church, explains how and why celebrity is woven into the fabric of the evangelical movement and identifies many ways fame has gone awry in recent years. Katelyn talks with Scot about how the evangelical culture is uniquely attracted to celebrity gurus over and against institutions, and she offers a renewed vision of ordinary faithfulness, helping us all keep fame in its proper place. *Purchase your copy of Celebrities for Jesus -https://amzn.to/3qHvC0k *Amazon Affiliate

📝 Sign up for the Taste of Northern at seminary.edu/taste 📝 Cultures form the people that exist within them. When a culture is toxic, the outgrowth that comes from that toxicity will be harmful. Scot and Laura talk through a list from Katelyn Beaty on some of the signs that indicate toxic patterns taking root. Kaitlyn Beaty's Post - https://www.instagram.com/p/ChFg33SpXHf/?hl=en

📝 Sign up for the Taste of Northern at http://seminary.edu/taste 📝 Power is present all over! The negative use of power is a rampent problem that is a clear sign of toxicity in a church. Join Scot & Laura as they explore the difference between a healthy use of power and a toxic use of power. Jesus used power but the way Jesus uses power is all about sharing power with others.

Secrecy, hierarchy, and loyalty can easily mix together to create toxicity in a church. Scot & Laura go through these signs and other indicators that a toxic culture is present. Toxic cultures inevitably harm the people in the organization. Get guidance from this conversation on what signs to be looking for and what questions to ask if you think toxicity might be present.

Why are single Evangelical women leaving the church? Evangelical Christianity is often thought of as oppressive to women. The #MeToo era, when many women hit a breaking point with rampant sexism, has also reached evangelical communities. Yet more than thirty million women in the United States still identify as evangelical. Why do so many women remain in male-dominated churches that marginalize them, and why do others leave? In each case, what does this cost them? In this episode of Kingdom Roots, Scot and Laura talk to Katie about her new book. "The Struggle to Stay" is an intimate and insightful portrait of single women’s experiences in evangelical churches. *Purchase your copy of The Struggle to Stay - https://amzn.to/3PGQ1wO *Amazon Affiliate Link