Summary
In this conversation, Anna Kate Velasquez interviews Bethany Mannon about her book, 'I Grew Up in the Church,' which explores the narratives of American evangelical women. Mannon discusses the significance of personal narratives in evangelicalism, the concept of moral injury, and the idea of generous orthodoxy. She highlights case studies, including Mark Driscoll and Rachel Held Evans, to illustrate how women's voices have emerged in response to institutional narratives. The discussion also touches on the role of online spaces in fostering dialogue and the importance of listening to diverse personal stories.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Conversation
00:52 Exploring Personal Narratives in Evangelicalism
05:16 Moral Injury and Women's Voices
06:48 Generous Orthodoxy and Its Implications
08:13 Case Study: Mark Driscoll and the Rise of Blogs
12:11 Rachel Held Evans: Storytelling and Hospitality
15:32 Shifting from Institutional to Inclusive Spaces
18:27 Online Spaces: Opportunities and Challenges
21:44 Hermanas: A Framework for Contextualized Narratives
25:38 Listening and Telling Personal Narratives
27:35 Supporting Women's Voices in Evangelical Spaces
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