Theology Girls Podcast

Today on the podcast, Katy shares a very important conversation she had with podcaster, author, and theologian Preston Sprinkle about his new book, “From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Look at What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership”. Preston and Katy cover a lot of ground including why it took him so long to write on this subject, trad wife culture, Doug Wilson, why context matters as well as the “problem passages” that tend to solidify a complementarian theological view regarding women and how to exegete those passages.Do us a favor and share this episode with a friend, or maybe even a conservative pastor today. Preston has a unique ability to speak to the conservative Evangelical world on this topic and we really believe this book could be a catalyst for change in the church.Make sure you check out our Substack and become a paid subscriber for just $8 a month to hear our bonus Second Service episode where Preston and Katy explore what both egalitarians and complementarians sometimes get wrong when approaching this topic. You can view all of Preston’s work on www.theologyintheraw.comPurchase a copy (or two) of “From Genesis to Junia” by clicking hereDon’t forget rate, review and subscribe anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

Today on the podcast, Katy shares a conversation with Jessica LM Jenkins about the book of Esther, Purim, and rethinking the Biblical story in light of the Epstein files and the sexual exploitation of women and girls. Before listening, please know that topics surrounding human trafficking and sexual abuse are discussed in this episode, so please listen with care.If you or someone you know if suffering from sexual violence of any kind, please contact 1-800-656-4673 to speak to someone today.Make sure you’re a paid subscriber on Substack to hear our bonus Second Service conversation with Jessica.“Women of the Bible in Context” episodes that relate to our topic today: Naomi & Ruth: When Everything Falls Apart (Ruth 1:1-15)Epstein and the Church's response to the Sexual Abuse CrisisDon’t forget rate, review and subscribe anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

Today on the podcast, Katy shares a special bonus conversation with co-founder and owner of Ninni Co. pacifiers, Joy Williams. Katy and joy discuss all things related to starting a business and the joys and challenges of being an entrepreneur, as well as how Joy’s faith has both been strengthened and challenged during this journey. You’ll also hear some special, and very exciting news about Ninni Co. toward the end of the episode, so make sure you stay on till the end.Use code THEOLOGYGIRL at checkout when you shop at www.ninnico.com to receive 10% off your entire purchase.Make sure you check out our bonus Second Service episode on Substack where Joy shares things she had to “un-learn” about God to move forward as a mom and business owner.Don’t forget rate, review and subscribe anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

This week on the podcast, Katy shares a conversation she had with Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter, Lloyd Nicks, who wrote the popular worship song, “That’s My King”, made popular by CeCe Winans. Katy and Lloyd chat about all things worship leading, song writing, Gospel music, the Black church, and his new song “Heal For You”. You can stream “Heal For You” anywhere you listen to music and make sure you let Lloyd know how much you love the song by sharing it with friends and family on your social media accounts. Click here to listen to “Heal For You”Don’t forget rate, review and subscribe anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

This week on the podcast, Katy shares a conversation she had with Kristen Miele, founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed. Sex Ed Relcaimed is a biblically grounded sex education curriculum helping Christian parents confidently teach sexuality to their kids — at every age, from 3 years old to 18 years old. Kristen has incredible courses available to purchase on her website, and you can use the code IMREADY for 20% off your purchase. Kristen and Katy talk about all things sexual education, purity culture, the gaps in public, private and homeschooling and Kristen shares some tangible tips for parents navigating what somewhat feels awkward and uncomfortable.Check out all of Kristen’s resources on her website www.sexedreclaimed.com and make sure you grab your course today. Tell a friend about her work and follow Kristen on Instagram @sexedreclaimedDon’t forget rate, review and subscribe anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

This week on the podcast, Katy shares a powerful conversation with Pastor Kimberly MacNeill about why women are leaving the church and attending less than ever before. They discuss hyper masculinity in our Sunday services, sexual abuse scandals, and the lack of a female presence in church leadership as what may be contributing to this phenomenon, as well as provide advice for ministry leaders who seek to elevate the voices of women. Make sure you check out our bonus Substack episode for paid subscribers where Katy and Kim “re-imagine” what the church might look like if they looked to Jesus’s example of leadership, rather than power and authority. Books and Resources:The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible by Scot McKnightA Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes Healing by Scot McNight and Laura BarringerJesus and Women: In the First Century and Now by Kristi McLellandThe Junia ProjectTogether in Ministry: Women and Men in Flourishing Partnerships by Rob DixonHere is the article Kimberly referenced regarding most worship songs being written by menDon’t forget rate, review and subscribe anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologgirls

This week on the podcast we are sharing a conversation with Old Testament scholar, professor and author Sandy Richter. Sandy and Katy discuss women’s roles in the Old Testament, lesser known female characters, and what the church gets wrong when using the Old Testament (or Bible as a whole) as a way to prohibit women’s roles in church leadership.Make sure you check out our bonus Substack “Second Service” where Sandy covers the forward movement of scripture and normative vs. situational passages. You can find all of Sandy’s work on her website.Purchase Abigail and the Waterfall here and make sure you head to our Instagram to win a free copy.You can read Sandy’s work with Seedbed on Women in Leadership by clicking here.Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

This week on the podcast we’re sharing a powerful conversation with Tennessee Gubernatorial candidate Lauren Pinkston about what makes her campaign as an Independent different. We chat about her faith in Jesus and how that informs her politics and how we can reach across the aisle to care for those who believe differently than us.Whether you live in Tennessee or not, this is a campaign and a movement that we all can support and get behind. If you find yourself disillusioned with politics and the two party system in America, support a candidate like Lauren so more people like her put their hat in the ring and decide to run for office.If you’re not already, subscribe to our paid Substack community for just $8 a month and listen to our bonus Second Service episode with Lauren where I ask her some pointed questions about the rise of Christian Nationalism. You can donate to Lauren’s campaign and learn more about her by clicking here. Check out Lauren’s podcast about bi-racial adoption by clicking here.You can read Lauren’s Substack article Would You Rather Be American or Christian? here.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts and make sure you follow us on Instagram @thetheolgoygirls

This week on the podcast, we are sharing a conversation Katy had with her friend Jocelynn Brewer about the importance of having theologically rich Bible study material and curriculum for children and women and why there seems to be a gap for both of these demographics. They discuss how to handle tough questions from your kids as well as passenger princess theology, and whether or not women even desire deeper theological study.Check out 10 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe by Larry Osborne by clicking herePurchase Rebecca McLaughlin’s book 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about ChristianityCheck out She Reads Truth and don’t forget to use code THETHEOLOGYGIRLS at checkout for 10% offThank you to our sponsor Ninni Co. and make sure to use code THEOLOGYGIRL at checkout for 10% off your purchaseDon’t forget to rate, review and subscribe anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls and subscribe on Substack by clicking here

This week we are taking a break from our normal podcast schedule and having a conversation with Elizabeth Berget and Laura Kelly Fanucci about what’s happening on the ground in Minnesota (specifically Minneapolis) and all that’s taken place due to the ICE presence there. We chat about who’s been impacted the most, including women, children and churches as well as the Christian response, regardless of what side of the aisle you find yourself. We also talk through what it looks like to care about secure borders but also be against the way immigration enforcement is being carried out.Make sure you check out our bonus episode on Substack for paid subscribers by clicking here.If you want to get involved, check out the resources below:Neighbor Notes on SubstackWelcome the Stranger by Matthew SoerensWomen of WelcomeFollow Sharon McMahon on InstagramListen to The Holy Post PodcastMake sure you follow Elizabeth @elizabeth_a_berget and Laura @thismessygraceDon’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

This week on the podcast, Katy shares a conversation she had with author and activist, Shane Claiborne. Shane provides insight Jesus shaped peacemaking, gun violence and the Christian response, or lack there of, when it comes to common sense gun reform. Katy and Shane also discuss what conservative women can do specifically to move the needle forward in their communities. This episode primarily highlights Shane’s book, “Beating Guns” which you can purchase here.Don’t forget to head to our Substack and listen to our Second Service episode where Katy asks Shane about the Evangelical refusal to speak up about gun violence and if he remains positive about the future.Check out Shane’s organization Red Letter Christians to learn about all the ways you can support his work there.And if you’d like to learn more about how Shane turns guns into garden tools, check out Raw Tools and all the phenomenal work they do. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe anywhere you listen and make sure to follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

This week on the podcast Katy sits down for a conversation with Wendy Schulz, founder of Life on Pilgrimage. Wendy shares about the modern pilgrimages she leads women on across Italy, Ireland and France and how pilgrimage can be an invitation to slow down and be present. You’ll also learn details about how exactly to participate in a pilgrimage and why traveling with Life on Pilgrimage is different than simply planning your own journey. Check out Life on Pilgrimage by clicking here and make sure you follow Wendy at @lifeonpilgrimageDon’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show anywhere you listen and follow us @thetheologygirls on Instagram

This week on the podcast Katy sits down with pastor and professor Matthew D. Kim to have a conversation about his new book, “What’s God Really Saying Here?” which covers the bizarre, weird, and troubling passages in scripture. Matthew covers the difference between expository preaching and topical preaching, and why preachers should let the text interpret the text, as well as why we shouldn’t fear difficult passages in scripture. We also chat about the passages that didn’t make it into the book and Matthew shares a story of the fruit that came from teaching on a difficult topic in his own congregation.Purchase “What’s God Really Saying Here?”Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

This week on the podcast Katy shares a powerful conversation with New York Times Best Selling Author Beth Allison Barr about her new book Becoming the Pastor’s Wife. Beth defines both patriarchy and complementarian theology, as well as provides an explanation as to why the roles of women have become limited in certain religious spaces. Beth also provides advice for women that find themselves in a church context that doesn’t affirm women in leadership roles.Make sure you check out our continued conversation with Beth on our Second Service bonus episode available on Substack.Purchase The Making of Biblical Womanhood by clicking here.Purchase Becoming the Pastor’s Wife by clicking here.Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and please follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

This week on the podcast Katy discusses what Protestants can learn from Catholics with Mary Varni. Mary works for the Archdiocese of St. Louis in their Respect Life office and is wealth of knowledge on Catholic social teaching and doctrine. Mary debunks a common misconception about whether or not Catholics pray “to” Saints and also what determines whether or not someone is truly pro-life or not.Learn more about the Respect Life Apostolate in St. Louis by clicking here.Read the Gospel of Life by here.Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirl

This week we chatted with Jessica LM Jenkins about how reimagining a more historically accurate nativity can impact both how we elevate the voices of women as well as our faith and theology. Make sure you check our bonus Second Service episode on Substack where we discuss the nativity as an act of resistance and also how Mary’s story can give women hope today.Below we’ve included Jessica’s links so make sure you follow her and grab some of her nativity paper dolls for Christmas.Shop and Paper DollsHistorically Accurate Nativity ExplanationPodcast Episodes:#13 Historically Accurate Nativity Part 1#14 Historically Accurate Nativity Part 2 #31 Presence Over Power: The Nativity as God's Answer to TraumaVisit Jessica’s website: www.wewhothirst.comFollow @jessicalmjenkins (Instagram, Threads, Facebook)Listen to Women of the Bible in Context: Her God, Her Story, Her Voice

Today we’ve got a special bonus LIVE recording to share with you from our quarterly in-person event “Magnify the Lord” where Pastor Angela Beise of The Crossing Grant’s Trail takes us on a deep dive into the Magnificat (otherwise known as Mary’s song). We hope this message encourages you and that you find hope in Mary’s story. Please make sure you share this episode with a friend, and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe anywhere you listen.To visit The Crossing or find a campus near you, click the link here.

This week on the podcast Katy chats with Stephanie Kramer about her exodus from the Independent Fundamental Baptist Church. Stephanie shares about her faith practices inside the IFB, divorce, leaving the church and finding grace on the other side. If you have little ones with you, this might be opposite if you want to save for later, as we discussed pretty culture and sexual assault allegations within the church.You can learn more about the IFB and its dangerous teachings by checking out any of the resources we’ve listed below:Let Us Prey Documentary“The Well Trained Wife” by Tia Levings“The Myth of Good Christian Parenting” by Kelsey Kramer McGinnis and Marissa Franks BurtCheck out the related documentary “Shiny Happy People” to learn more about the IBLPAnd to listen to our bonus “Second Service” episode with Stephanie where we discuss sexual assault within the IFB and hard complementarian churches, head to Substack and join our community for just $8 a month.Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

This week on the podcast Katy chats with author Maddie Fischer about her new 60 day devotional Rest + Rely. They dive deep into Maddie’s personal struggle with anxiety and depression, as well as how the church often over spiritualizes mental health struggles but the world often minimizes the power of prayer and community.Maddie also leads a group called LO Local, which is affiliated with Live Original and Sadie Robertson. You’ll get a chance to hear how she got involved with the organization and how you can plug into a local chapter.Make sure you follow Maddie on Instagram @maddie_joy and purchase Rest & Rely here or anywhere books are sold.

This week on the podcast we’ve got a special Giving Tuesday edition featuring Mikaela Garth, Executive Director and Founder of Powerful Purpose, an organization designed to help kids thrive, not just survive.Katy and Mikaela discuss what exactly her organization does and specific stories of children who’ve been impacted by Powerful Purpose. Mikaela also gives tips on what it might look like to live a more generous life in 2026 and how her faith impacts how operates in the world.Make a monetary donation and learn more about Powerful Purpose on their website www.powerfulpurpose.org and make sure you follow them on Instagram @power.fulpurposeDon’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls