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 Coaching, Christian Feminist, Christian Leadership, Deconstructing Faith, Women in Leadership
I can already imagine people getting their hackles up about how spending less time in your church will be catastrophic and wreck your faith. They’ll insist that deconstructing faith, especially if you step back from church, is going to lead you down that...
by Angela J Herrington MA, LSCC | Blog, Christian Feminist, Christian Leadership, Leadership, Women in Leadership
Content Warning: This post discusses abuse and tactics used by abusers to maintain their power. While it does not go into details about the types of abuse or abusive acts, it is a challenging topic. If you have experienced abuse personally and choose to read it,...
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, The Best You
As a faith deconstruction coach, I encounter a lot of Christians and former Christians with an incomplete, and often unhealthy view of what it means to be a peacemaker. Years and years of toxic religious culture and patriarchal conditioning have led many, especially...