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How do we talk about faith, politics, and culture when everything feels so polarized? In this episode, host Meghan sits down with Corey Nathan, host of the Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other podcast. Together, they dive into how we can cross political and ideological divides with curiosity, humility, and grace rather than hostility.

What do you do when the religion you were handed stops working? You can double down on rigid control, or you can step into the unknown. Pastor and author Kristin Mockler Young joins us to dismantle the myth that real faith requires zero doubt. We're talking about shedding religious perfectionism, ditching performative dogma, and why trading absolute certainty for genuine curiosity will actually save your faith instead of destroying it.

"What if disability isn't a deficit?" It's a simple question that shatters centuries of cultural and religious conditioning—and Dr. Amy Kenny is leading the charge to answer it. Joining us today is Dr. Amy Kenny—award-winning author of My Body Is Not a Prayer Request—to walk us through her latest release, My Disability Is Divine.  Amy exposes the subtle (and glaring) ways ableism shows up in our daily habits and spiritual institutions. We dive into: How Scripture and nature celebrate disabled bodyminds. The difference between performative inclusion and true, structural accessibility. Why embracing interdependence is key to liberation for everyone.

What if art isn't an elite luxury, but an act of divine care? In this episode, author and Juilliard-trained musician Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez joins us to discuss her book, Art Is How God Loves Us. We explore how breaking free from perfectionism, embracing everyday beauty, and viewing ourselves as "works in progress" can dismantle spiritual shame and reconnect us to a liberating God.

For generations, women in the church have been conditioned to mistrust their bodies, silence their voices, and view God almost exclusively through a patriarchal lens. Today on Faith and Feminism, Chelsea Kim Long breaks down what it means to be a "faithfully dissident daughter." Chelsea shares her personal journey through theology, motherhood, and contemplative wisdom, shedding light on how patriarchal structures harm both women and the church at large. We discuss practical ways to unlearn harmful doctrines, reconnect with sacred bodily wisdom, and cultivate a spiritual practice rooted in justice and wholeness.

Have you ever been told your workplace is "like a family"? In this episode, sociologist Dr. Sarah Mosseri joins us to discuss her book, Trust Fall: How Workplace Relationships Fail Us. She exposes how employers leverage emotional intimacy and relational trust to mask systemic inequity, burnout, and lack of real safety nets—a trap that disproportionately impacts women and marginalized workers performing heavy emotional labor.

: From targeted social media marketing to the isolation of modern motherhood, Christian women are constantly told that a glass of wine is the ultimate reward for surviving the day. But what happens when a culturally normalized coping mechanism turns into a silent dependency? This week on Faith and Feminism, we sit down with journalist and author Ericka Andersen to discuss her groundbreaking new book, Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith. Together, we tear down the "Mommy Wine Culture" narrative and look at the structural pressures that cause so many women to over-function and self-medicate. Ericka shares her own journey into sobriety and invites us into a space free of legalism, labels, and shame. Whether you are entirely sober, completely "sober-curious," or simply trying to navigate gray-area drinking, this episode offers a refreshing, compassionate look at how true autonomy and spiritual renewal go hand in hand.

In today's episode with Elizabeth Begret, we discuss how God is like a mother and how that has been overlooked for centuries. We go into the numerous instance of the mothering God and talk about the consequences of a religion where Mother God has been left out.

We've been told that if we just "think positive" or "heal enough," our suffering will disappear. K.J. Ramsey is here to tell a different story. As a licensed counselor and chronic illness survivor, K.J. joins the show to talk about her new book and why she's done with easy answers. We dive into "holy rage," the reality of medical gaslighting, and why joy is actually more trustworthy than our trauma. This is a conversation for anyone tired of being told to "look on the bright side" while they're walking through the dark.

Welcome to Remedial Theology: Mattie Mae and Meghan Take TheoBros Back 2 School. The TheoBros have been loud, confident, and very wrong—and Mattie Mae and Meghan are handing out syllabi. In this episode, we take on Joby, who argues that the Bible warns against nagging wives, but gets several concepts very wrong. Class is in session. Egos will be bruised. Homework is mandatory.

Parenting was never meant to feel like a constant battlefield. If you've ever found yourself caught in a cycle of yelling, power struggles, and late-night guilt—wondering why the "hand-me-down" parenting tactics of the past aren't working—this conversation is the "exhale" you've been looking for. In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Snyder, founder of Fresh Start Family and author of the highly anticipated new book, Fresh Start Your Family: Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home. Wendy joins us to discuss how we can move away from fear-based, patriarchal control models and toward a family culture rooted in mutual respect, emotional safety, and deep connection

Inclusion is not the same thing as equity. Today on the show, sociologist Dr. Angela Simms exposes the "hidden tax" on Black excellence. We're diving into the reality of Prince George's County—where Black families have the income, but the government keeps the investment. Dr. Simms shares the jarring truth about why moving "up" doesn't always mean moving "away" from systemic harm.

Welcome to Remedial Theology: Mattie Mae and Meghan Take TheoBros Back 2 School. The TheoBros have been loud, confident, and very wrong—and Mattie Mae, Meghan, and special guest Alexiana are handing out syllabi. In this episode, we take on Mark, who argues that Esther was simply respecting her husband when she saved a nation. Class is in session. Egos will be bruised. Homework is mandatory.

"We were told that if we pulled on one thread, the whole tapestry would unravel. So we pulled. And it did. Now we're standing in a pile of yarn, wondering if there's anything left worth saving. Today, Dr. Tiffany Yecke Brooks joins the show to talk about her new book, To Rebehold the Stars. We're moving past the 'angry' phase of deconstruction and into the radical act of reimagining. We talk about the religious language that was used to keep us small, why 'traditional' formation feels like a trap, and how to find a spirituality that actually breathes. If you're tired of being told you're 'lost' just because you left the building, this episode is your roadmap to the stars."

This week on Faith and Feminism, we're digging into the fractures of the American Church with Dr. Jared Stacy, author of Reality in Ruins. We explore the "Gospel of Paranoia"—a theological and social pipeline that has turned pews into echo chambers and replaced the pursuit of truth with a obsession for "hidden" knowledge. Jared breaks down why American Evangelicalism was the perfect breeding ground for modern conspiracy theories and how these "holy" suspicions are used to protect patriarchal power structures and nationalist identities.