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Rating
4.9from
This podcast has
72 episodes
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No
Date created
2025/08/22
Latest episode
2026/09/29
Average duration
47 min.
Release period
6 days
Description
We are a community of women reclaiming our place in theological discourse… Beyond the pink-covered devotionals and gendered expectations, rooted in Scripture, driven by curiosity, and unafraid to wrestle with hard truths. Our mission is to cultivate a space where women’s voices are central, where theology is rigorous and inclusive, and where faith is not domesticated but daring. We believe that deep, transformative engagement with God and one another is not reserved for a privileged few, but is the birthright of every woman made in the image of the Divine.
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Episode 63: Buried Stories and the Questions Jesus Asked with Savannah Locke
2026/09/29
Today we are sharing a conversation with podcaster, musician, and new author, Savannah Locke. Last year Savannah co-hosted the All the Buried Women Podcast with Beth Allison Barr and now hosts “The Subtext” with Lee C. Camp. Savannah also has a new book releasing in March of 2027 called, “Every Question Jesus Asked”. In this episode Katy and Savannah discuss the research she and Beth Barr did for the All the Buried Women series, the Southern Baptist Church, the powerful questions Jesus asked and how she avoids cynicism.
Make sure you stick around for our bonus episode on Substack for our Second Service community members where Katy asks Savannah whether or not she thinks the Southern Baptist can ever actually change. Don’t forget, you can join Second Service for just $12 a month to get access to all our exclusive content and get your first 7 days for free when you click the link below.
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Episode 62: Spiritual Disciplines and the Practices That Form Us with Monica Ritchie
2026/09/22
Today we are sharing a conversation with new author, Monica Ritchie, to discuss her new book, “Fashioned by Faith,” and all things spiritual disciplines — what they are, how to fit one or two into an already full life, and what to do if you have an aversion to the word discipline altogether. Katy and Monica also discuss how hard it is to find a healthy church, especially as a woman who has theological training and Monica shares openly about her own journey struggling to find community.
Make sure you stick around for our bonus episode with Monica only available for Second Service members on Substack where Katy asks Monica how she balances manages to make meaningful, authentic content about her faith without being performative. Don’t forget, you can join Second Service for just $12 a month to get access to all our exclusive content and get your first 7 days for free when you click the link below.
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BONUS: War, Addiction, and the Search for God with Kathleen Kilcup
2026/09/18
Today we are sharing a bonus Friday episode with poet and author, Kathleen Kilcup, to discuss her new memoir, “Between the Light and Me: A Memoir of Beauty and Violence.” Kathleen and Katy discuss her time in the military, her struggles with disordered eating and alcoholism, God’s unrelenting mercy, as well as motherhood and creating meaningful things in small pockets of time.
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Episode 61: Reproductive Health and the Imago Dei with Caitlin Estes
2026/09/15
Today we are sharing a really special conversation with Caitlin Estes, founder of Woven Fertility and author of “Woven Well: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness.” In this episode, Caitlin and Katy chat about how purity culture negatively impacted how Christian women view their bodies, confusion over the options we have as far as family planning and reproductive health, how the female body reveals the imago dei, and so much more.
Make sure you stick around for our bonus episode with Caitlin only available for Second Service members where Katy asks Caitlin tangibly what it looks like to prioritize God in the process of family planning and fertility. Don’t forget that you can join our Second Service community and have access to all our subscriber perks for just $12 a month, including weekly bonus episodes, exclusive content and our quarterly book club, including live Q&A sessions with authors.
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Episode 60: The Hidden World of White Christian Women with Kristin Kobes Du Mez
2026/09/08
Today we’re sharing a conversation with New York Times Best Selling Author, Kristin Kobes Du Mez. Kristin and Katy discuss her upcoming book, “Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made.” In this episode you’ll hear Kristin share insights on new thought and positive thinking, Elisabeth Elliot, Hobby Lobby, network marketing, and more.
Make sure you stick around for our bonus conversation on Substack with Kristin where we discuss the influencers and prominent Christian women she writes about in the book and their take on Live Laugh Love. Don’t forget that you can join our Second Service community and have access to all our subscriber perks for just $12 a month, including weekly bonus episodes, exclusive content and our quarterly book club, including live Q&A sessions with authors.
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Episode 59: Questioning Faith Without Losing It with Chelsea Long
2026/09/01
Today we’re sharing a conversation with brand new author, Chelsea Long. Chelsea and Katy discuss her upcoming book, “Faithfully Dissident Daughters: Reclaiming Christian Womanhood Beyond Patriarchy” and how it’s possible to question your faith without completely losing it. They also discuss how Chelsea’s own experience during postpartum that led to her own faith deconstruction and the many ways the female body and experience can reveal the heart of God.
Make sure you stick around for our bonus conversation on Substack with Chelsea where we discuss reclaiming trust in yourself after years of being told not to. Don’t forget that you can join our Second Service community and have access to all our subscriber perks for just $12 a month, including weekly bonus episodes, exclusive content and our quarterly book club, including live Q&A sessions with authors.
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Episode 58: A Woman’s Place is in the Story with Sandra Glahn
2026/08/25
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Today we are featuring an episode with professor, author, and theologian, Sandra Glahn. Sandra and Katy discuss her latest book, “A Woman’s Place is in the Story” and all the ways we misread women’s stories inside of scripture, as well as her 10 year journey with infertility and how it impacted her ministry and writing.
Make sure you stick around for our bonus conversation with Sandra only available for Second Service community members on Substack where we discuss her role at Dallas Theological Seminary and what some of her complementarian colleagues may think of this new book. You can join the Second Service community for just $12 a month and take advantage of all your subscriber perks. Click here to get your first 7 days for free.
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Episode 57: Beyond the Manosphere with Zachary Wagner
2026/08/18
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Today we are sharing a conversation with New Testament Scholar and author, Zachary Wagner. Zachary recently authored a book called “Men of Virtue,” and Katy and Zach discuss all things masculinity and why more and more young men are drawn to what I would consider “manosphere” influencers for their formation as Christian men rather than looking to the person and work of Christ. They also discuss why the phrase toxic masculinity often shuts down conversations, why more men are being drawn to religious institutions, as well as how we can help the men in our lives embrace a more Godly form of masculinity.
Make sure you stick around for our bonus episode only available on Substack for our Second Service members where Zach shares which fruit of the spirit has been particularly hard for him to embody. You can join the Second Service community for just $12 a month and take advantage of all your subscriber perks. Click here to get your first 7 days for free.
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BONUS: What they Don’t Tell You About Women in the Bible with Lydia Grace Kaiser
2026/08/14
Today we are sharing a conversation with author, Lydia Grace Kaiser about her new book, Bible Truth About Women: What They Don’t Tell You.” In many ways, Lydia Grace continues the dialogue Katy had with Preston Sprinkle back in March of 2026 and takes her readers further into issues such as the “misleading claims” that those in complementarian spaces have used as a means to bar women from church leadership.
Make sure you stick around for our bonus episode only available on Substack for our Second Service members where Lydia Grace shares about a lesser known female Biblical character that she loved researching.
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Episode 56: Holy Ground in the Ordinary Moments of Life with Kimberly Knowle Zeller
2026/08/11
Today we are sharing a really a recent conversation with my new friend, author and pastor, Kimberly Knowle Zeller. Kimberly and Katy discuss her new book, “Small Steps: Blessings to Lift Your Soul on the Pilgrimage of Life”, as well as her journey on the Camino de Santiago, the power of offering blessings for every season and circumstance in life and so much more.
Make sure you stick around for our bonus episode only available on Substack for our Second Service members where Kimberly does something really special and not only reads one of the blessings from her book, but also shares why her book specifically might mean a lot to someone who is walking through a season of doubt or deconstruction.
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Episode 55: Leading Worship While Female with Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
2026/08/04
Today we are featuring a conversation with author, musicologist, and frequent contributor to Christianity Today, Kelsey Kramer McGinnis. Kelsey and Katy talk about all things church ministry and worship leading, especially as it pertains to women. They discuss why women can write worship songs and lead them, often praying and speaking between songs, but are not able to preach in certain faith spaces and how blurry that line really is. They also discuss topics like aging out of leadership, funny baby voice, tracks, tech in worship, and more.
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Episode 54: High Control Groups and Finding Freedom with Grace Snively
2026/07/28
Today we are sharing recent conversation Katy had with her friend, artist and entrepreneur, Grace Snively, about a high control group they were both part of over a decade ago. Grace and Katy process what it was like to be in the group in real time, as well as what it was like to leave the group, and rebuilding your faith after leaving a group like this.
Check out our bonus Second Service episode on Substack where Katy and Grace share how trauma still shows up in their everyday lives as well as red flags to know whether or not you’re in a high control group and why faith based groups are prone to power abuses. This episode is only available for paid subscribers. You can join our Second Service community for just $8 until the end of July (normally $12) and take advantage of all our paid subscriber perks. Click here to join and lock in at the discounted rate for the remainder of your subscription.
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Episode 53: Listener Mailbag and Theology Girls News with Katy (and Jon) Goldstein
2026/07/21
Today we are sharing our first ever listener mailbag episode where Katy answers your questions. Katy is joined by her husband Jon for this conversation who chimes in and shares his take on household responsibilities, time management, egalitarian marriage, healthy churches, seminary, and more. And make sure you listen through till the end for two very exciting Theology Girls announcements.
Check out our bonus Second Service episode on Substack where Katy shares a very hot take she has when it comes to the Old Testament. This episode is only available for paid subscribers. You can join our Second Service community for just $8 until the end of July (normally $12) and take advantage of all our paid subscriber perks.
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BONUS: When Longing Becomes Your Lover with Amanda McCracken
2026/07/17
Today we are sharing a special bonus conversation with Amanda McCracken, author of “When Longing Becomes Your Lover” and limerence expert. Amanda shares about her experience as a 40 year old virgin who had become addicted to longing for love rather than actually pursuing healthy relationships, and how she connects the harmful teachings of purity culture to her struggles.
Make sure you stick around for our bonus Second Service episode with Amanda on Substack where she shares what she wishes she would have learned as a teenager in youth group instead of purity culture teachings. Join our Second Service Community for just $12 a month to receive weekly bonus episodes and essays, extra live discussions, as well as be part of our quarterly book club.
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Episode 52: Living in the Tension with Kristin Mockler Young
2026/07/14
Today we are sharing a conversation featuring podcaster, author and “Insta Pastor,” Kristin Mockler Young. Kristin and Katy discuss her upcoming book “The Other Side of Certainty” and what it looks like to live inside tension rather than look for clear cut answers when it comes to faith. Kristin shares about her rise to internet fame and what it’s like being a female pastor, particularly one who’s been outspoken about Christian nationalism and caring for marginalized communities, as well as diet culture and raising daughters.
Make sure you stick around for our bonus Second Service episode with Kristin on Substack where we discuss whether or not she’s ever changed her mind as a result of some of the critiques she’s had online. Join our Second Service Community for just $12 a month to receive weekly bonus episodes and essays, extra live discussions, as well as be part of our quarterly book club.
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Amy W :) 2026/09/08
Thankful for what I am learning
After spending the first 20 years of my life in an IFB church and the next 24 years in an SBC church, this podcast has been such an eye opener for me!...
TaylorASims 2026/06/19
Add this podcast to your rotation!
Add the Theology Girls podcast to your regular rotation if you love to learn! One of my favorite things about this podcast is how I can share specific...
HilSuzHow 2026/06/14
Needed this
Listened because of Benjamin Cremer. Started listening to other episodes. I’m of the GENX mindset and let me tell you, I hear Christian and I want ...
lindsaru 2026/04/19
Very intriguing!
Love each episode!! So inspiring!
Ssamelson 2026/04/18
Great show!
I love this podcast. Katie has done a great job with a variety of guests about issues. I care about. I have learned so much from her awesome interview...
apisms 2026/04/18
Add to my favorites.
I am so glad to have come across this podcast. I love their conversations, the theology I learn, that it’s easy to follow and understand, and the amaz...
Babesr 2026/04/17
Excellent
I’ve only been able to listen to a few episodes so far but man! Each one has been spot on! They are thought provoking and get very in depth. I love th...
thehannahhughes 2026/04/17
Refreshing!!
Real, honest, needed conversations that will challenge and inspire your faith!
rsteud 2026/04/17
SO GOOD
I absolutely love this podcast! It's truly the only one I ever listen to. It has challenged me and grown me in so many ways!
Pearly Pie Collective 2026/04/17
Ahhhmazing podcast!!
An ahhhmazing podcast full of rich theology and thought provoking conversations!
The topics are interesting and relatable…I especially love the conver...