Mutuality Matters

S2 E3: It's Not a Gender Battle

They say never meet your heroes, but Erin did! And she was not disappointed! In this episode, Erin and Blake have a conversation with author and theologian, Carolyn Custis James. They touch on topics such as the biblical themes in Frozen 2, the story of Ruth, and the theology of the "blessed alliance." 

Carolyn Custis James is an award winning author who thinks deeply about what it means to be a female follower of Jesus in a postmodern world. Her speaking and writing ministry is dedicated to addressing the deeper needs and issues confronting both women and men as they endeavor to extend God’s kingdom together in a messy and complicated world. Carolyn is an adjunct faculty member at Missio Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a consulting editor for Zondervan’s Exegetical Commentary Series on the New Testament. She speaks regularly at church conferences, colleges, and for other Christian organizations both in the US and abroad and is a guest lecturer at various theological seminaries.

Find her work on her website: https://carolyncustisjames.com and follow her on Twitter at @carolynezer. 

Pick up any one or more of her incredible books!

• Finding God in the Margins: The Book of Ruth (2018)
• Malestrom:  Manhood Swept into the Currents of a Changing World (2015)
• Half the Church: Recapturing God’s Global Vision for Women (2011)
• The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules (2008)
• Understanding Purpose (2006)
• Lost Women of the Bible: The Women We Thought We Knew (2005)
• When Life and Beliefs Collide: How Knowing God Makes a Difference (2001)

S2 E2: ”Why didn‘t God make me a boy so I could be a preacher?”

In episode two of season two, Erin and Blake have a conversation with Kristen Padilla about theology of vocation and finding their calling while understanding the complex nature of women's leadership in the church. Padilla, who once thought the only way for her to be in ministry was to apply to be a pastor's wife, is currently the marketing and communications director for Beeson Divinity School. Her first book Now That I’m Called: A Guide for Women Discerning a Call to Ministry was released in 2018.

Support & Follow Kristen!

• Buy her book here
• Follow her on Instagram: @kristenrpadilla; Twitter: @kristenpadilla; and Facebook: @kristenpadilla
• Check out her website to stay up to date with her new projects

S2 E1: Tackling the Classics

Blake and Erin are back in action! This season we are excited to focus our episodes on the "classic" arguments from Scripture and culture about men and women in marriage, the church, and society. In this introductory episode, Blake & Erin give you a preview into what you can expect and who you can expect this season. These discussions are so big, we knew we'd need some help. So we asked our smart friends to join us and you won't want to miss out on this A-List cast of guests.

And be sure to listen to the podcast all the way to the end for a #BIGANNOUNCEMENT about a new feature we are introducing to our podcast fam. Welcome to #Season2!

Ep 12: Local Heroes - Dr. Jordan Rowan Fannin

In this final episode of season one, Blake and Erin talk with a Dr. Jordan Rowan Fannin, a theology professor at Berry College. Not only is she on first-name basis with Flannery O'Connor (unbeknownst to O'Conner), Dr. Rowan Fannin has a lot to share about teaching feminism and theology and what she personally has learned through this experience. 

EP 11: Local Heroes - Adam Hubert

An alumni of Berry College and of the Chaplain's Office, Adam Hubert joins Blake and Erin to discuss biblical manhood, race, decolonization, and Adam's own journey. Adam is now a teacher and coach in Greensboro, North Carolina. Follow Adam on Twitter at @_aHuby

Recommendations in this episode:

Pass the Mic Podcast

Truth's Table Podcast

Esau McCaulley's Reading While Black

Ep 10: Local Heroes - Stacie Marshall

When both Erin & Blake tear up during an interview, you KNOW it's gonna be good! We are so thrilled to introduce our listeners to local hero, Stacie Marshall. Blake and Erin pepper her with questions about her life journey as a college minister and understanding of gender theology. Marshall has been influential on the campus Blake and Erin live on, and her story illustrates how gender theology can change a life. 

Ep 9: Local Heroes - Rev. Dr. Jonathan Huggins

NEW SERIES! We have been very excited about bringing on some of our friends who are formative in our own journey's with gender theology.

First up is Rev. Dr. Jonathan Huggins! He is the Chaplain of Berry College, a church history scholar, and priest in the ACNA. Besides being the BOSS (of both Blake and Erin), he is a champion for cooperative ministry between men and women.

Show Notes:

N.T. Wright's article with Christians for Biblical Equality

Lucy Peppiatt's books: Rediscovering Scripture's Vision for Women and Women and Worship at Corinth

Connect:

Twitter: @mutualitymatter

Instagram: @mutuality_matters

Facebook: @mutualitymatter

Website: mutualitymatters.podbean.com

Hosts:

Blake: blakewdean (FB, Instagram)

Erin: efaithmo (FB, Twitter, Instagram)

Ep 8: Dating Series 4 - Q&A Wrap-Up

Today, Blake and Erin wrap up our series on Dating! We've been taking your questions throughout the series (thanks!) and so this episode covers a lot of territory. We hope you enjoyed this series and that you benefited from these topics! Keep sending us your thoughts and questions.

Some resources for you from this episode:

Documentary: "Over 18" (available on Amazon Prime)

Article: "Consuming Ecstasy: Representations of Male and Female Orgasm in Mainstream Pornography"

Book: Carolyn Custis James' "When Life and Beliefs Collide"

Connect:

Twitter: @mutualitymatter

Instagram: @mutuality_matters

Facebook: @mutualitymatter

Website: mutualitymatters.podbean.com

Hosts:

Blake: blakewdean (FB, Instagram)

Erin: efaithmo (FB, Twitter, Instagram)

EP 7: Dating Series Part 3

In this episode, Blake and Erin talk about singleness and what this means for dating, friendship, and gender theology. We would love to hear from our listeners for upcoming episodes, so find us on social media @mutuality_matters to engage with us!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

https://anglicanpastor.com/how-to-provide-the-sacrament-of-family-to-single-people/

https://spiritualfriendship.org/author/wahill/

http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-significance-of-singleness/389841

 

Ep 6: Dating Series Part 2

In the second installment of the series on dating, Rev. Erin Moniz and Blake Dean discuss purity culture and hook up culture and how this impacts dating and gender theology.