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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.

What if the "fall of man" was actually woman's first act of courage? Join us as we talk with B.K. O'Connor, author of Eve, about her bold feminist reimagining of the world's first woman as a heroine of curiosity rather than a scapegoat for sin. We explore how reclaiming Eve's agency can transform our understanding of faith, knowledge, and the power of choosing the unknown.  

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 Mark, who argues that socialism is "anti-God" with extremely thin scriptural grounding. Class is in session. Egos will be bruised. Homework is mandatory.

What happens when a marriage isn't a partnership, but a proving ground for patriarchal power? In this episode, mental health professional Bethany Jantzi (Free From Control) joins us to expose a dark reality within high-control religious circles: the idea that a wife is a "training ground" for a man's leadership. We discuss how the domestic sphere is often used as a laboratory for men to practice "authority" and "dominion," effectively turning women's lives into stepping stones for male ego and spiritual status. We explore the psychological toll of being a "helpmate" used for a man's development, and how to break free from the cycle of religious grooming.  

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 Josh, who argues that Paul is the most "gender-based guy ever" (whatever that means) and tries to make the point that naturally women should stay home and men should provide. Spoiler: the theology and science doesn't hold up. Class is in session. Egos will be bruised. Homework is mandatory.

In this episode, we sit down with author Amanda McCracken to explore the "purity to limerence pipeline"—where religious expectations of "the one" collide with the addictive rush of romantic obsession. We discuss how waiting for a soulmate can inadvertently prime us for a life of chronic longing rather than real connection. Join us as we deconstruct the spiritual and feminist implications of choosing fantasy over the grounded, messy reality of being known.

Today's episode with Halley Kim explores the intersection of birth, power, and the Divine. Moving away from the "God in control" narrative, we dive into feminist theology, spiritual trauma, and the midwifery model of "power with." It's time to stop waiting to be saved and start realizing that the power to bring forth new life—and a new world—has been within us all along.

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 Dale, who argues that women shouldn't vote and tries to use the Bible to defend his position. Spoiler: the theology doesn't hold up. Class is in session. Egos will be bruised. Homework is mandatory.

Wellness, faith, and "just asking questions" have become gateways to extremism. In this episode, The Conspiracists author Noelle Cook breaks down why some women are being radicalized in plain sight—and why shame, facts, and debunking keep failing.

In this episode, I interview Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen of Love Your Neighbor about how psychology helps explain why so many churches struggle with empathy, accountability, and actual love—especially in times of political polarization and social harm. We talk about trauma, reactivity, power, and why unexamined theology often protects institutions instead of people.