Kristin Kobes Du Mez - The Making of Modern Christian Womanhood

Kristin Kobes Du Mez joins Theology Lab for a conversation on evangelicalism, Christian women, Christianity and gender, women and Christianity, and biblical inerrancy, drawing from her new book (linked) Live, Laugh, Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made.This is a conversation that looks at, why are people leaving Christianity? Why do some stay? What does theology and the Bible say about women? And how does these topics connect to gender roles in Christianity.Longer description: In this wide-ranging interview, Du Mez explores the history of American evangelicalism, Christian women, holiness theology, New Thought, positive thinking, biblical inerrancy, gender roles, and the culture of Christian femininity. She explains how ideas about perfection, positivity, obedience, and doubt have shaped white Christian womanhood and American Christianity—and how these theological traditions continue to influence the church today. We also discuss Christian women influencers, the rise of blogs and social media, evangelical women's ministries, and the changing landscape of Christian culture. Du Mez asks listeners to reconsider what we assume is timeless Christian teaching and asks how history can lead to greater discernment, wisdom, and compassion.Topics: Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Live Laugh Love, American evangelicalism, Christian women, Christian history, holiness theology, New Thought, biblical inerrancy, gender roles, Christian femininity, and evangelical culture.On inerrancy (mentioned during the episode): https://defendinginerrancy.com/chicago-statements/www.theologylab.org