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Season 11 of The Collective Table podcast will highlight stories of empathy. While some Christian leaders are promoting the idea that empathy is a sin, we think it is a vital aspect of love. Can you recall a time when your empathy for someone moved you to take action in ways that stretched you to grow?
What does it mean to be called when the world says you can’t? In this episode of The Collective Table Podcast, Rev. Carol Rawlings shares her powerful story as one of the first women pastors at Oceanside Sanctuary. With honesty and wisdom, she reflects on answering God's call in the face of resistance from a church not ready for her leadership. Hosts Jason, Jenell, and Claire explore the broader struggle of women in ministry—from Apostle Junia to modern clergywomen—unpacking themes of spiritual resilience, erasure, and sacred resistance. A must-listen for anyone interested in Christian feminism, calling, and the fight to be seen in sacred spaces.
In this episode of The Collective Table Podcast, we sit down with Rev. Terri Hord Owens, the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada—the first Black woman to lead a mainline Christian denomination in North America. A passionate advocate for justice, inclusion, and faith-driven transformation, Rev. Hord Owens brings a powerful voice to our ongoing series, The 50.5%, which explores the experiences and leadership of women in faith communities.
In part two of our conversation with Daneen Akers, author of Dear Mama God, we explore how expanding our language for God shapes faith, inclusion, and justice. We discuss the power of maternal imagery, why inclusive theology matters for everyone, and how joy is an act of resistance. Plus, enter to win a free copy of Dear Mama God! Listen now.
In this week’s episode of The Collective Table, we are thrilled to share part one of our conversation with Daneen Akers, author of Dear Mama God. Daneen is a writer, teacher, filmmaker, and mother who deeply believes in the power of storytelling to shape faith, identity, and belonging. Her work invites us to expand our understanding of God, embracing the Divine Feminine as a source of healing, justice, and connection.
This week on The Collective Table, we are thrilled to bring you part TWO of our conversation with the brilliant Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney, renowned biblical scholar, theologian, and author. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, we highly recommend starting there before diving into today’s episode! In this episode, Claire, Jason, and Dr. Gafney explore the “monstrosity” of God, the erasure of women in archaeological records, and more.
