by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Christian Feminist, Christian Leadership, Deconstructing Faith, Leadership, Patriarchy, toxic religion, Women in Leadership
Women who are deconstructing their faith are often told the Bible says we are not allowed to be pastors, preachers, and leaders in the church if it gives us authority over men. There are a TON of reasons people give to back up this idea but every single one relies on...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Christian Feminist, Leadership, The Best You, Women in Leadership
I have a book to share with you that I think will inspire, challenge, and encourage you. A few years ago I shared how impactful Tara Beth Leach’s book Emboldened was for me as I wrestled with how my call to ministry was going to play out. I loved it so much I quickly...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Christian Coaching, Christian Feminist, Christian Leadership, Deconstructing Faith, The Best You, Women in Leadership
In my work, I see more and more Jesus-loving women separating the foundation of their faith from church toxicity. In the process, they usually ask: is deconstructing your faith biblical? The short answer is: (spoiler alert) Yes! Before we answer the question...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Christian Coaching, Christian Feminist, Deconstructing Faith, The Best You
I meet a lot of people who are in the process of deconstructing faith and getting pushback about the questions they’re asking. It’s totally normal that your friends, family, and even your local church get a little nervous when you start pushing boundaries,...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Christian Feminist
You’ve probably been taught Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary are in Jesus’ family tree. (Technically Bathsheba is only listed as Uriah’s wife, but we still count that as a naming in patriarchal biblical texts that often COMPLETELY left women out of...