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The phrase “equal in value, distinct in roles” is something I’ve heard countless times over the last 20-30 years. While I can’t pinpoint exactly when I first heard it, I remember that it made sense at the time. However, over the years, the simplicity of this phrase has been tested, especially when someone tries to…

It’s always been interesting to observe how people react in situations of injustice—especially when something unjust is revealed. While it can be frustrating, this observation has allowed me to identify patterns in human behavior that are interesting to consider. One of the more intriguing patterns I’ve noticed over the last 5-10 years is the way…

I’ve spent time in patriarchal churches and read plenty of their books, but I recently heard something that caught me off guard. While listening to a sermon on 1 Peter 3, the pastor repeatedly referred to wives as their husbands’ “prized possessions.” Wait—what? Surely, I misheard. Nope. He said it again. And again. As I…

For as long as I can remember, I was told that being a wife and mother is the highest calling a woman could have. It was ingrained in church culture, echoed in sermons, and reinforced in the books and teachings that shaped my early years. But as I’ve deconstructed so many things, this phrase had…

Naming What I Couldn’t Before I wish I could say I was clever enough to come up with the phrase “Cult Without Walls” myself—but alas, I am not. At the time of this writing, the Sons of Patriarchy podcast is wrapping up its first season, and this past week featured Tia Levings, author of The…

I used to have a blog—back before Facebook took over and blogging was the go-to space for sharing thoughts, processing life, and connecting with others. At some point, I let it go, shifting instead to social media, where updates were quick, engagement was instant, and the world seemed to prefer snippets over long-form reflection. But…