In this conversation, Bob Edwards explains the processes of socialization, discussing how societal norms are internalized and how they shape our perception of the world. This impacts our faith as we bring cultural biases to our Bible reading, especially in regards to gender. As GI Joe famously said, "Knowing is half the battle." Once we understand how powerful conditioning is, we can begin to explore ways we have been formed ourselves through cultural modeling, instruction, and reinforcement.

Bob Edwards has a longer teaching on this subject on YouTube in a video titled, The Origins of Male Authority in the Church.

Show notes and the transcript for this episode are on The Beautiful Kingdom Builders Podcast website.

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In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt discusses her insights on Mary Magdalene from her book, The Mary We Forgot.

Dr. McNutt describes her own faith journey leading her to the dual ministry of Church historian and minister, and then delves into the historical mischaracterization of Mary Magdalene, and what "the apostle to the apostles" can teach us today.

Dr. McNutt and her husband, Rev. Dr. David McNutt, have a ministry called McNuttshell Ministries, a teaching, preaching, and writing ministry that serves both the church and the academy by sharing the Christian faith “in a nutshell.”

You can find Dr. McNutt on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Substack, and more! Find today's episode notes and transcript on The Beautiful Kingdom Builders blog.

In this episode of the Beautiful Kingdom Builders podcast, Rev. Ruth Perry interviews Marg Mowczko, a prominent voice in the conversation about women in ministry and biblical interpretation. They discuss Marg's faith journey, the complexities of understanding scripture, and the impact of patriarchy on faith. Marg shares insights on key biblical passages from the Apostle Paul on men and women, emphasizing the importance of context and the need for a more egalitarian approach to ministry. The conversation highlights the transformative power of faith and the necessity of using one's gifts to serve and uplift others.Visit www.margmowczko.com to explore Marg's fantastic articles, and www.thebeautifulkingdombuilders.com for show notes and the transcript.