S5 E13 | Khristi Lauren Adams | Exploring Womanish Theology: Discovering God Through the Lens of Black Girlhood

The Alabaster Jar

In this conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick interviews Khristi Lauren Adams to explore the themes of her new book, Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood, and the need for diverse perspectives in theology. Khristi shares her journey through seminary, the challenges faced as a Black woman in a predominantly white male space, and the importance of recognizing the contributions of various communities to theological discourse. They discuss the significance of the Bible in shaping faith, the role of rituals in church life, and the complexities of salvation and sanctification. They also discuss theodicy in the context of suffering and the existence of evil, particularly for marginalized identities, while concluding with reflections on empowering young girls and affirming their identity as embodiments of the image of God.

Resources Mentioned:
Parable of the Brown Girl: The Sacred Lives of Girls of Color by Khristi Lauren Adams
Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood by Khristi Lauren Adams
In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens: Womanist Prose by Alice Walker
A Longing to Belong: Reflections on Faith, Identity, and Race by Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall
The Cross and the Lynching Tree by Rev. Dr. James H. Cone
The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

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