The Beautiful Kingdom Builders Podcast
A place for redemptive dialogue on gender, justice, abuse and healing within the Christian faith.
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028 I Detra Thomas on Reclaiming Identity: A Journey from Patriarchal Faith to Personal Freedom (opens the original)
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This episode of TBKB podcast is a conversation with Detra Denise, who was featured by Brandon Stanton on Humans of New York four years ago. She escaped from her patriarchal and controlling Baptist pastor husband and rebuilt her life from a homeless shelter in New York City into a ministry of compassion and care for others who have been shattered by religious trauma and domestic abuse. Learn more about Detra at detrasstory.com and find her on Instagram . And follow TBKB for more conversations abo
027 I Is Your Theology Liberating or Oppressive? A Deep Dive with Dr. Eliezer Valentín-Castañón (opens the original)
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Rev. Ruth Perry hosts her Biblical Exegesis professor, Rev. Dr. Eliezer Valentin-Castanon for a conversation about his journey from being an 18-year-old fundamentalist Pentecostal pastor in Puerto Rico to a District Superintendent in the Baltimore-Maryland Conference of the UMC. His experience of rethinking his faith and considering the writings of liberation theologians is what many would call deconstruction today. It was a time of deep spiritual growth and changed his life, as he moved from a
026 I Lydia Grace Kaiser: What If We Misread the Bible on Women? (opens the original)
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In this episode, Lydia Grace Kaiser shares her journey from traditional complementarian views to a more egalitarian understanding of women in scripture. She discusses biblical translation, cultural context, and how Jesus elevated women, encouraging listeners to explore scripture deeply and embrace their calling. Buy Bible Truths About Women here. Find Lydia Grace Kaiser's website here . Tell your friends about TBKB Pod! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app an
025 I Dr. Rob Dixon on Challenging God's People to Embrace Gender Equality (opens the original)
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In this insightful interview, Dr. Rob Dixon shares his journey of advocating for women in ministry, biblical perspectives on gender equality, and practical steps for developing allies within the church. Discover how his research and personal experiences challenge traditional views and promote justice and mission expansion.Find more at drrobdixon.com Buy Allies in Ministry here . Tell your friends about TBKB Pod! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share
024 I Dorothy Littell Greco: For the Love of Women, Uprooting and Healing Misogyny in America (opens the original)
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As Christians, we are called to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Misogyny is ultimately a failure to love women. Addressing Christian misogyny is essential for faith communities. In this insightful interview, Dorothy Greco discusses her book 'For the Love of Women,' exploring misogyny's systemic presence in society and the church. She shares personal stories, biblical perspectives, and practical steps towards healing and empowering women within Christian communities.You can buy "For the
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