029: The Forgotten Half of God: How Catherine Cowell is Reframing Spirituality for Women
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For centuries, many have viewed God through a single lens—male, paternal, kingly. But what if we've only been seeing half the image?
In this powerful episode of Your Radical Truth podcast, host Margaret Mary O’Connor sits down with spiritual director and author Catherine Cowell to explore the often-overlooked feminine side of God. From hidden biblical metaphors to personal awakenings, this conversation invites us all to re-examine the divine with fresh eyes.
Meet Catherine Cowell: A Guide for Spiritual Exploration
Catherine Cowell is no stranger to deep reflection and meaningful mentorship. As an adoptive parent, she works closely with families of children with additional needs, helping them weave together parenting and spirituality—a focus that also shapes her current PhD research.
In addition to her coaching and spiritual direction, Catherine is the host of the Loved, Called, Gifted podcast, where she unpacks themes of identity, purpose, and faith. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, Catherine brings both scholarly insight and lived experience to her work.
The Question That Opened a Door
Catherine recalls the pivotal moment that set her on this journey. Over lunch, a friend casually remarked, “If men and women are both made in God’s image, then God must be just as feminine as masculine.”
That simple statement stirred something unexpected within her. “I felt both agreement and discomfort,” she shares. “It was like my inner ‘good Christian’ voice told me not to go there. But I couldn’t ignore the nudge.”
That nudge eventually led to Finding God’s Feminine Side, a book that challenges traditional paradigms and invites readers to explore the feminine within the divine.
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