The Let It Matter Podcast seeks to make space for, honor, and name… what matters — to us as individuals, as communities, and as beloved children of God. Host Kelly Wolfe, alongside a guest each week, explores & discusses topics ranging from faith & theology to mental health & trauma recovery to sex & sexuality to social justice issues —all from a progressive Christian viewpoint. New episodes drop every Monday ...
In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by scholar and professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, Nijay Gupta (DPhil) to discuss themes from his book Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church, in particular:looking closer into the three main issues (used by those seeking to uphold or defend complementarianism/patriarchy) that come from Genesis 1-3: the created order, the use of the word "helper", and the fall/curseslooking at the broader context of the Roman world -- Roman households, social & socioeconomic dynamics, gender roles, etc. -- which is the backdrop to the New Testament and has a huge influence on what is written in there, and which we are too far removed from today to know instinctuallycomparing the narrative + the greeting/commendation/salutation passages (which show Paul's ministry and convictions to be in partnership with many women for the sake of the gospel -- and described as deacons, apostles, missionaries, leaders of house churches, teachers, mothers in the faith, etc) with the specific prohibitions in 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Corinthians 14-- and how to reconcile all of it together without rewriting history..... and much more! Guest Bio: Dr. Nijay Gupta, DPhil. (he/him) is a professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and is an author, scholar, and Bible translator. His most recent book is called Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church. He recently co-edited the second edition of Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, and has written & contributed to numerous other books, commentaries, and academic articles in theological journals. He lives in California.
In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by Kat Armas, author of the new book Sacred Belonging: a 40-Day Devotional on the Liberating Heart of Scripture, to discuss:What it means to “repattern, reweave, and reimagine” Scripture and how doing so gives us fresh insights and leads us toward liberationWhy creation, Holy Spirit, wisdom, the body, and the feminine are five areas which are so ripe for (& in need of) decolonizationHow translation and language can impact our understanding and interpretation of Scripture (with a fascinating conversation about John 1:1 in Spanish, English, Greek, and in extra-biblical uses by the Greeks.)and much more!Guest Bio: Kat Armas (she/her) is a Cuban-American writer and speaker, and host of The Protagonistas podcast, where she highlights stories of everyday women of color, including writers, pastors, church leaders, and theologians. She is the author of Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us About Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength which came out in 2021 and Sacred Belonging: A 40-Day Devotional on the Liberating Heart of Scripture which released this month! Kat has also written for Christianity Today, Sojourners, Relevant, Christians for Biblical Equality, Fuller Youth Institute, Fathom magazine, and Missio Alliance. She has an MDiv and MAT from Fuller Theological Seminary, she speaks regularly at conferences on race and justice and lives in Nashville, TN with her family. You can find her on IG and Twitter @kat_armas and on her website at katarmas.com
**Content Warning for this Episode: We discuss topics like sexuality, reproductive healthcare, abortion access, contraception, and more. Please proceed with caution if needed.In this episode, I am joined by Rev. Jes Kast to discuss various aspects of the women's reproductive healthcare conversation (including abortion, contraception, sex education, etc.). Jes is an ordained minister of Word and Sacrament in the United Church of Christ, and pastor of a UCC church in Pennsylvania, where she lives with her wife. She is also a member of the National Clergy Advocacy Board for Planned Parenthood, which you can read more about here. You can find Jes on IG, Threads, and Twitter @revjeskast.Link to: Where Do We Go From Here Podcast Episode 108: The Big One About Abortion
This week's Guest: Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes is a prominent psychologist, theologian, and author whose work focuses upon healing the legacies of racial and gender oppression. She is a professor at Columbia Theological Seminary and the author of Sacred Self-Care, I Bring the Voices of My People, and Too Heavy a Yoke. You can find her on Twitter and IG @drchanequa or on her website at drchanequa.com In this episode, we discuss themes from Dr. Walker-Barnes' new book, Sacred Self-Care.
In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by writer and fellow podcast host, Morgan Strehlow, to discuss the wisdom and best practices they've picked up throughout their time navigating the job market in various industries, roles, and times. They share best practices related to: job hunting and navigating the job market, salary negotiations, asking for promotions, setting workplace boundaries, office dynamics, personal values, etc. Guest Bio: Morgan Strehlow (she/her) is a literary agent and freelance writer who spent the first decade of her career as a creator, administrator, and researcher in the sports industry. Now she comes alongside authors from longing to book launch, cultivating courage, clarifying their message, and offering advocacy, accountability, and soul care through the writing and publishing process. Morgan also hosts Sanctuary Woman, a contemplative podcast for weary Christians recovering from purity culture and navigating a curious faith. When she's not writing or working with writers, Morgan stays busy as mom to Seth and partner to Sean, in their new home state of Pennsylvania. You can find her on Twitter, IG, and Threads @morganstrehlow or on her website at morganstrehlow.com