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Queer TheologyPutting Women Back In The Story with Rev. Dr. Wil GafneyWe’re honored to have religious scholar, preacher, teacher, and activist, Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney on the pod this week. Rev. Dr. Gafney is a biblical scholar whose work focuses on translation of the scriptures for congregations and lay readers, womanist and feminist biblical interpretation and women who prophesied in ancient Israel and the ancient Afro-Asiatic world and their reception in rabbinic literature. She is the author and translator and wrote “Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of the Torah and of the Throne” and its sequel, “Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of Joshua Judges, Samuel and Kings.” She co-edi...2025-04-2748 min
queertheology's podcastPutting Women Back In The Story with Rev. Dr. Wil GafneyWe’re honored to have religious scholar, preacher, teacher, and activist, Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney on the pod this week. Rev. Dr. Gafney is a biblical scholar whose work focuses on translation of the scriptures for congregations and lay readers, womanist and feminist biblical interpretation and women who prophesied in ancient Israel and the ancient Afro-Asiatic world and their reception in rabbinic literature. She is the author and translator and wrote “Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of the Torah and of the Throne” and its sequel, “Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of Joshua Judges, Samuel and Kings.” She co-edi...2025-04-2748 min
Coming Out LateEp. #174: Queer Clergy Talk About 'Love', 'Sex' and the 'Bible' (Replay)In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin shares with us a second conversation she had with a group of queer clergy-folx from her FB Group, “Coming Out Late”. Robin recorded four hours of epic clergy conversations, two of which you heard in Episodes #75 & #76 back in March. The final two hours of those recordings are here, in Episodes #96 and #97.The Rev. Wilda C. Gafney, Ph.D., also known as Wil Gafney, (born 1966) is an American biblical scholar and Episcopal priest. She is a specialist in 2025-04-0458 min
The Collective TableSeason 10 BONUS - Full Conversation with Wil Gafney Surprise! We’ve got a special bonus episode for you as we celebrate making it halfway through Season 10 of The Collective Table Podcast! If you loved our two-part conversation with Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney last month, you’re in for a treat—today, we’re bringing you the full, uncut interview. No interruptions, just pure brilliance from Dr. Gafney.
For those who may not know, Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney is a renowned biblical scholar, Episcopal priest, and professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School. She’s a leading voice in womanist biblical interpretation, a perspective that highlights...2025-03-2452 min
Calvary Episcopal Church - Memphis, TNWil Gafney: March 7, 2025Dr. Gafney is the author of A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church and translator of its biblical selections. She is the author of Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of the Torah and of the Throne, a commentary on Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah in the Wisdom series; Daughters of Miriam: Women Prophets in Ancient Israel; and co-editor of The Peoples’ Bible and The Peoples’ Companion to the Bible. She is an Episcopal priest, and a former Army chaplain and congregational pastor in the AME Zion Church. She is a preacher, teacher, activist, published poet, and an amateur watercolorist.2025-03-0727 minThe Collective TableWil Gafney & The Sanctified Imagination (Part 2)Welcome to Season 10 of The Collective Table Podcast, which we are calling The 50.5%. This season, we are bringing a series of eight episodes which will center the voices, experiences, and wisdom of women who make up more than half of the global population yet have often been sidelined or marginalized. We will engage with women theologians, creatives, and leaders to explore the Divine Feminine, the urgent importance of women in church leadership, and the patriarchal norms that have shaped domineering Christianity and how the progressive church can embrace truer expressions of Spirit.
This week, Claire and Jason...2025-02-1744 minThe Collective TableWil Gafney & The Sanctified Imagination (Part 1)Welcome to Season 10 of The Collective Table Podcast, which we are calling The 50.5%. This season, we are bringing a series of eight episodes which will center the voices, experiences, and wisdom of women who make up more than half of the global population yet have often been sidelined or marginalized. We will engage with women theologians, creatives, and leaders to explore the Divine Feminine, the urgent importance of women in church leadership, and the patriarchal norms that have shaped domineering Christianity and how the progressive church can embrace truer expressions of Spirit.
This week, we are thrilled to...2025-02-0340 min
Called to be Bad"Gender Expansive Language for God" with Dr. Wil Gafney--Co-hosted with Dr. Malinda E. Berry--Called to be Bad Podcast Season 3 EP12Send us a text“We don’t have the tools necessary to talk about God…” Today’s episode is co-hosted with Dr. Malinda E. Berry who you may recognize from an episode of Called to be Bad named Toxic Secrets. Dr. Malinda and I had the privilege of hearing Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney speak on her prolific work in the world of Bible translation using gender expansive language. Rev. Dr Wil Gafney is the author of A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church Years A and B and,Year W, a stand alone v...2024-07-2659 min
Jesus Has Left the BuildingRev. Dr. Wil Gafney is here!We are so excited to welcome The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. She is the author of A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church and Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of the Torah and of the Throne, as well as many other publications. She is an Episcopal priest, and a delightful human, and we're grateful that she joins us to share her wisdom! 2023-11-1838 minComing Out LateEp. #96: Queer Clergy Talk About Love, Sex & the Bible, Part 1In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin shares with us a second conversation she had with a group of queer clergy-folx from her FB Group, “Coming Out Late”. Robin recorded four hours of epic clergy conversations, two of which you heard in Episodes #75 & #76 back in March. The final two hours of those recordings are here, in Episodes #96 and #97.The Rev. Wilda C. Gafney, Ph.D., also known as Wil Gafney, (born 1966) is an American biblical scholar and Episcopal priest. She is a specialist in 2023-07-241h 05
Yes! We're Open: Living Faith with Needham UCCOne Way or Another (A Year W Sermon)God is still speaking, to be sure, but God speaks to each of us differently. As we prepare to embark on our Lenten journeys next Sunday, we are invited to listen to the ways that God might be stirring our spirits for the journey forward and to consider the different paths we are on, leading us all toward one end: the Love of God. (1 Corinthians 2:1-13) Rev. Maddie Foster, preaching.This sermon is part of our Year W project, spending a year listening for the voices of women, girls, and the divine feminine in scripture with the...2023-02-2814 min
Yes! We're Open: Living Faith with Needham UCCTrickle Up (A Year W Sermon)In this country we’ve long been told by so-called experts that the best way to help Main Street and the folks struggling to live there is to support Wall Street and the fat cat corporations that do very well there, that they economic blessings bestowed on them will trickle down to those below. But those below are still waiting. Good thing God doesn’t wait and helps them first. (Luke 4:16-27; 1 Kings 17:8-16) Rev. John MacIver Gage, preaching.This sermon is part of our Year W project, spending a year listening for the voices of women, girl...2023-02-2823 min
Yes! We're Open: Living Faith with Needham UCCOne Flesh (A Year W Sermon)For the beginning of Lent, we're taking it all the way back to The Beginning, when God made the entire variety of human beings from one flesh. Yet ever since, it seems, we have been dividing and categorizing and ranking people because they are different. And from the beginning, women have borne the brunt of that division. But God loves our differences and God doesn't divide. So can we get a do-over? Can we begin again, better? (Genesis 2:7-9, 15-25) Rev. John MacIver Gage, preaching.This sermon is part of our Year W project, spending a year l...2023-02-2823 min
Yes! We're Open: Living Faith with Needham UCCChoosing People (A Year W Sermon)If you’ve been around the church at all, especially around Christmas time, you’re likely familiar with the story of the Annunciation, when God announces to Mary that has been chosen to bear a special blessing. But the Biblical witness is that God chooses lots of people, many even less well-off and far less well remembered than Mary, including Hagar. (Luke 1:26-38; Genesis 16:7-13) Preacher: The Rev. John MacIver GageThis sermon is part of our yearlong Year W journey, a year listening for the voices of women, girls, and the divine feminine in scripture with the g...2022-12-1328 min
Yes! We're Open: Living Faith with Needham UCCThe Multiplication of Blessing (A Year W Sermon)Sadly, we don’t talk much about blessings these days, aside from the holidays, perhaps, when we are reminded to “count our blessings.” Which is fine as far as it goes, but if we stop there, we miss the point that we are called to multiply and share our blessings, even--espeically--with those we deem 'least likely." Because that's what God does. That's who God is. (Genesis 17:15-22; Luke 1:39-45) Preacher: The Rev. John MacIver GageThis sermon is part of our yearlong Year W journey, a year listening for the voices of women, girls, and the divine feminin...2022-12-1319 min
Yes! We're Open: Living Faith with Needham UCCOther People's Christmas (A Year W Sermon)Like kids waiting for Christmas, in Advent the church is waiting for… what, exactly? If we focus just on Jesus’ miraculous birth, what’s the good news for those struggling to conceive or waiting to adopt? How can this story be Gospel for us even when our waiting doesn’t bring us the gift we hoped for? (Judges 13:2-7; Psalm 115:9-15) Preacher: The Rev. Maddie FosterThis sermon is part of our yearlong Year W journey, a year listening for the voices of women, girls, and the divine feminine in scripture with the guidance (and translations) of Prof. Wi...2022-12-1321 min
The Amplified WordThe First Sunday of AdventGenesis 1:1-5 | Psalm 8 | Romans 8:18-25 | Matthew 24:32-44This week's episode discusses how we talk about God. In particular, we take a look at the use of gendered language to describe and name the Divine.What language do we use when we pray?Dr. Gafney's use of pronouns in Genesis 1, telling the story of creationTo learn more about the Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church by Wil Gafney, and our yearlong programming, Women of the Word, visit daytonchristepiscopal.com2022-11-2325 min
EvolveWhitewashing Biblical CharactersFrom the time she was a young girl, Rev. Wil Gafney knew something was wrong. Every major biblical figure, in both art and popular culture, was represented as white. Now a scholar and Episcopal priest, Gafney paints a more accurate picture of our Afro-Asiatic forebearers, making a case that engaging with the racist history of biblical criticism and western art is key to forging a more just future. Gafney also briefly discusses her love of sci-fi and Star Wars and tries to dissect the animus aimed at black actors that ventured into the Star Wars universe. She also discusses...2022-09-1454 min
Mutuality Matters(Intersectionality) Words Matter! Freedom through Lectionary and Bible Translation with Rev. Dr. Wilda C. GafneyIn this episode, host Angela sits down with Rev. Dr. Wilda Gafney, Bible scholar, episcopal priest and the Right Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas. They discuss the importance of gender expansive Bible translation, which incorporates contextual consideration and raises the presence of women and feminine imagery that have been traditionally overlooked or underrepresented. Focusing on her latest work, A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W, she discusses how using gender expansive language enriches the reading, hearing, and application of the Biblical text. This lectionary also focu...2022-08-1943 min
TheoEd PodcastRev. Dr. Wil Gafney: "Biblical Language for a God Who Transcends Gender"A distinguished womanist biblical interpreter, Dr. Wil Gafney reveals the Bible’s use of masculine and feminine imagery for God and how it invites us to look beyond traditional gender categories.
First delivered at TheoEd Atlanta in February 2020.
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The Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Second Sunday of EasterHappy Eastertide! The Scriptures for this episode come from translations by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD in “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W”: Acts 1:3-5, 12-14, Deuteronomy 5:1-10; Psalm 41:1-4, 12-13; Romans 7:1-12; and John 20:19-31.2022-04-2213 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Resurrection of the Lord Sunday(It may not yet be Easter when you listen to this but...) HAPPY EASTER! We hope that these Scriptures help you to soak in the miracle of the resurrection, and what Jesus' death and rising can mean for us almost two thousand years later.
The Scriptures for this episode come from translations by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD in “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W”: Isaiah 49:1-13; Psalm 18:2-11, 16-19; Hebrews 11:1-2, 23-24, 28-39; Matthew 28:1-10; and John 20:1-18.
2022-04-1618 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Good Friday“Suffering and death were not supposed to happen to the Messiah. He was expected to triumph over evil and not be defeated by it. How could God’s revelation be found connected with the ‘the worst of deaths,’ the ‘vilest death,’ ‘a criminal’s death on the tree of shame’? Like the lynching tree in America, the cross in the time of Jesus was the most ‘barbaric form of execution of the utmost cruelty,’ the absolute opposite of human value systems. It turned reason upside down.” – Black Liberation Theologian James Cone in his seminal work “The Cross and the Lynching Tree”
In thi...2022-04-1430 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday marks the beginning of the holiest three days of Holy Week. The word "maundy" comes from the Latin "mandatum," from the "new commandment" that Jesus gave to his disciples after washing their feet: "Love one another as I have loved you."
Using “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Ol...2022-04-1212 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Palm SundayThis special episode is split into "Liturgy of the Palms" and "Liturgy of the Word."
Using “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Palm Sunday, and the Sc...2022-04-0829 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Fifth Sunday of LentUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Fifth Sunday of Lent, and the Scripture passages are Isaiah 51:1-8; Psalm 148; Romans 11:13-24; and Luke 13:18-21.2022-04-0111 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Fourth Sunday of LentUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Fourth Sunday of Lent, and the Scripture passages are Song of Songs 4:7-16; Psalm 136:1-16; 1 John 4:7-12; and John 3:11-17.2022-03-2411 min
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Podcast"Lenten Lessons from a Women's Lectionary" - Rev. Dr. Wil GafneyDr. Gafney preaches using Lenten lessons from her book: A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church. Dr. Gafney is the Right Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School and an Episcopal priest canonically resident in the Diocese of Pennsylvania and licensed in the Diocese of North Texas, and a former Army chaplain and congregational pastor in the AME Zion Church. She is the author of Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of the Torah and of the Throne; Daughters of Miriam: Women Prophets in Ancient Israel; and co-editor of The Peoples’ Bible and The Pe...2022-03-1827 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Third Sunday of LentUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Third Sunday of Lent, and the Scripture passages are Genesis 3:8-21; Psalm 96; Romans 8:31-39; and Mark 13:14-22.2022-03-1813 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Second Sunday of LentUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Second Sunday of Lent, and the Scripture passages are Genesis 3:1-7; Psalm 92:1-5, 12-15; Ephesians 2:4-10; and Matthew 7:15-20. 2022-03-1108 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: First Sunday of LentUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is First Sunday of Lent, and the Scripture passages are Genesis 2:7-9, 15-25; Psalm 104:1-4, 10-15, 27-30; Colossians 3:1-11; and Mark 16:9-15.2022-03-0511 min
Black Coffee and Theology PodcastA Women’s Lectionary For The Whole Church with Rev Dr. Wil GafneyIn this conversation I sit down to discuss the beautiful resources; A Women’s Lectionary For The Whole Church (Years A and W). We talk about the gift of lectionary to the church, devotional life, gender expansive language, and more. Please purchase these wonderful books and go to wilgafney.com for more details. For more information on this podcast and to get extra content from my colleagues; Trey and Sam please go to: http://www.patreon.com/threeblackmen2022-03-0445 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Ash WednesdayUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This is the first day of Lent, known as "Ash Wednesday", and the Scripture passages are Joel 2:1, 12-17, 21-22; Psalm 90:1-10, 12; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; and se...2022-03-0210 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Seventh Sunday After EpiphanyUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Seventh Sunday After Epiphany, and the Scripture passages are 1 Kings 17:17-24; Psalm 116:1-9; Acts 9:36-42; and Luke 7:11-17.2022-02-1709 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Sixth Sunday After EpiphanyUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Sixth Sunday After Epiphany, and the Scripture passages are 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; James 1:22-27; and Luke 4:16-27.2022-02-1110 min
The Wabash Center's Dialogue On TeachingEpisode 75 - Wow! Moments in Teaching: Wil GafneyTeaching the Hebrew Bible as a source of hope and strength is complex and necessary during the pandemics. What does it mean to use BLM as a hermeneutical lens? In what ways can students be helped with bringing new understandings to the local church? Nancy Lynne Westfields hosts Dr. Wil Gafney (Brite Divinity School at TCU). 2022-02-1025 min
All Saints Church Pasadena PodcastThe Greatest Dreamer of Them AllSermon by Dr. Wil Gafney from worship at 11:30 a.m. on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Sunday, January 16, 2022 at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Readings: Genesis 37:19–20, Psalm 73:1–6, 8–9, 12–13, 17–18, Hebrews 11:1–3, 23–31 and Luke 24:13–24. Watch the sermon on YouTube. Follow All Saints Church on Twitter @ASCpas. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsPasadena/. Donate to support the mission and ministries of All Saints at https://allsaints-pas.org/donate/donate-now/.2022-02-0417 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Fifth Sunday After EpiphanyUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Fifth Sunday After Epiphany, and the Scripture passages are Song of Songs 4:9-15; Psalm 45:6-10, 12-15; 1 Corinthians 9:1-10; and John 2:1-12.2022-02-0310 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Fourth Sunday After EpiphanyUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Fourth Sunday After Epiphany, and the Scripture passages are Isaiah 16:1-5; Psalm 33:11-22; Ephesians 3:1-6; and Luke 3:21-23, 31-38.2022-01-2810 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Third Sunday After EpiphanyUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Third Sunday After Epiphany, and the Scripture passages are Zephaniah 3:14-20; Psalm 17:6-9, 13, 15; 1 Timothy 4:1-6, 9-10; and Mark 1:29-31.2022-01-1909 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Second Sunday After EpiphanyUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Second Sunday After Epiphany, and the Scripture passages are Isaiah 62:1-7, 10-12; Psalm 18:2-11, 16-19; 2 Corinthians 6:2-10; and Matthew 3:1-6, 11-17.2022-01-1212 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Baptism of the Lord Sunday/First Sunday After EpiphanyUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Baptism of the Lord Sunday/First Sunday After Epiphany, and the Scripture passages are Isaiah 52:1-10; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; and Lu...2022-01-0712 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Feast of the EpiphanyUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This is a special two-episode week of LIHV because there are two holidays in the Christian calendar - Epiphany, which is January 6th of eac...2022-01-0612 min
The RuinsWhy We Changed Our NameEPISODE 32
Today we are sharing a little update about why we decided to change the name of our podcast. We'll read the recent statement we shared and talk about why we chose the name "The Ruins."
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Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email2022-01-0112 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Second Sunday After ChristmasUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Second Sunday After Christmas, and the Scripture passages are Micah 4:5-10 and 13a; Psalm 9:1-2, 7-11, and 13-14; Galatians 4:1-7; and Jo...2021-12-2908 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: First Sunday After ChristmasUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is First Sunday of Christmas, and the Scripture passages are Isaiah 26:16-19, Psalm 68:4-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, and Luke 2:1-20.2021-12-2211 min
The Well QA PodcastDr. Wil Gafney on the Advent SeasonOur guest this week on The Well QA Podcast is womanist biblical scholar, the Dr. Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. is the Right Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas. She is the author of Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of the Torah and of the Throne, a commentary on Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah in the Wisdom series; Daughters of Miriam: Women Prophets in Ancient Israel; and co-editor of The Peoples’ Bible and The Peoples’ Companion to the Bible. She is also the author of a Women’s Lect...2021-12-161h 05The Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Fourth Sunday of AdventUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Fourth Sunday of Advent, and the Scripture passages are 1 Samuel 1:19-28; The Canticle of Hannah (1 Samuel 2:1-10); Titus 3:4-7; and Matthe...2021-12-1611 min
Forefront PodcastForefront Conversations with Wil GafneyIf you've followed this podcast for a while, then you've already heard the name of Rev. Wil Gafney when we spoke with Char Adams, who had written a thesis on Womanist Theology and in this episode, we get to speak directly to the Right Rev. herself! A leading voice and intimidating intellect in the study of Womanism, Rev. Gafney speaks to Forefront about many topics including why the phrase "the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob" neglects the importance of biblical women figures and is indicative of a long history of male-centric theology. Just in time for the holiday season...2021-12-1630 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Third Sunday of AdventUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is the Third Sunday of Advent, and the Scripture passages are Judges 13:2-7, Psalm 115:9-15, 1 John 3:1-3, and Luke 1:46-56.
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The Vicars' CrossingSeason 5 Episode 21: Dr. Wil GafneyIn this episode, we welcome Womanist biblical scholar, the Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney, Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas. She is the author of Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of the Torah and of the Throne, numerous commentaries and co-editor of The Peoples’ Bible and The Peoples’ Companion to the Bible. She is also the author of a Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church and translator of its biblical selections; the first two volumes, Year A and W were published in August 2021. Volumes B and C are due in 2023 and 2024. She is cur...2021-12-081h 03
Christ City Church, Washington DCRahab the Faithful
Content warning: Both the scripture and the sermon contain mature themes and language, and may not be suitable for young children.
Pastor Justin Fung continues our series on the Women of Advent by examining the story of Rahab. [Joshua 2:1-21]
Links:
The Bible Project, “Why Did God Command the Invasion of Canaan in the Book of Joshua?”
Wil Gafney, “Remixed Gospel of Rahab: Who Are You Calling a Whore?”
2021-12-0633 minThe Glenwood TableLectionary in a Human Voice: Second Sunday of AdventUsing “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these ancient words bring up for you? What could they build within you?
This week is Second Sunday of Advent, and the Scripture passages are Genesis 17:15-22, Psalm 78:1-7, Romans 8:18-25, and Luke 1:39-45.2021-12-0109 minThe Glenwood TableNew (Liturgical) Year, New Us: Introducing "A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church" and the First Sunday of AdventWe are STOKED to try something new this year: we are moving away from the Revised Common Lectionary and moving toward a new book by an Old Testament scholar who is seeking to center women's experiences in Scripture. Using “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year W” by Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, this series invites you to listen to the Bible lectionary passages for the week. We hope that this time offers a new opportunity for you to notice what themes you see the Divine illuminating throughout the arc of the Old and New Testaments. What do these...2021-11-2412 min
Stream Popular Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsWholehearted Faith by Jeff Chu, Rachel Held EvansPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/530756 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Wholehearted Faith Author: Jeff Chu, Rachel Held Evans Narrator: Kathy Khang, Jeff Chu, Kristen Howerton, Neichelle R. Guidry, Candice Marie Benbow, Daniel Jonce Evans, Amanda Held Opelt, Kaitlin Curtice, Wil Gafney, Jamie Wright, Sarah Bessey, Nadia Bolz-Weber, Amena Brown Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 44 minutes Release date: November 2, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.14 of Total 7 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Discover the new collection of original writings by Rachel Held Evans, whose reflections on faith and life continue to encourage, challenge, and influence, lovingly performed by Daniel Jonce Evans, Jeff...2021-11-0205 min
MadangMadang Podcast: Wil Gafney Ep.11Welcome to Madang.
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This is the eleventh episode of Madang where I converse with Dr. Wil Gafney. The Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney is the Right Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort...2021-10-1358 min
Inverse PodcastRev. Dr. Wil Gafney- Womanism's Prophetic ChallengeThe Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. is the Right Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas. She is the author of Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of the Torah and of the Throne, a commentary on Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah in the Wisdom series; Daughters of Miriam: Women Prophets in Ancient Israel; and co-editor of The Peoples’ Bible and The Peoples’ Companion to the Bible. She is the author of a Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church and translator of its biblical selections; the first two volumes, Year A and W (a stand...2021-09-2950 min
Whole and CompleteThe Grief Series Part 2In Part 2 of the Grief Series, Dr. Shanté unpacks Biblical grief by examining the book and story of Job. (Job 13:15). In this episode, grief's impact on our faith is explored, along with how grief is related to growth, and the episode concludes by dispelling some grief myths. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Follow Dr. Shante @DrShanteSaysReference: Dr. Wil Gafney https://www.wilgafney.com/2013/09/16/when-seminary-messes-with-your-simple-faith/2021-09-2826 min
Pulpit Fiction PodcastTNS 9-1: Wil GafneyA conversation with The Rev. Dr. Wil C. Gafney, author, Episcopal priest and The Right Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School about her newest books: A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church, Year A and A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church, W (which is a stand alone volume). Find more of Rev. Dr. Gafney’s great work at: Other Books wilgafney.com Facebook Twitter: @WilGafney 2021-09-101h 01
The RuinsShiphrah and Puah Are Subversive BadassesEPISODE 27
Today we’re talking about how two Egyptian Midwives that set the stage for one of the most important moments in the entire Bible. We'll talk about Shiphrah and Puah, civil disobedience, and how we can model their subversive rebellion against violence and empire.
SHOW NOTES
Kat Armas- How Shiphrah and Puah Mock the Violence of Empire
Dr. Wil Gafney- Womanist Midrash
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Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc.2021-07-1924 minAll Saints Church Pasadena PodcastLa corona que nunca se desvaneceSermon by The Rev. Wil Gafney, PhD. from virtual bilingual Spanish/English worship at 1:00 p.m. on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021 at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Translated by Alfredo Feregrino. Readings: San Mateo 21:1–11 y San Marcos 14:32–15:47. Watch the sermon on YouTube at https://youtu.be/LemEu-DClkw. Watch the entire service on Sunday Morning Live on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/i740de3zvfA. Follow along with the service leaflet here: https://allsaints-pas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/210328BilingualStreamingLit1pm.pdf. Join us every Sunday during the Covid era for services at 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (and Rector's Foru...2021-06-3028 minAll Saints Church Pasadena PodcastA Crown that Never FadesSermon by The Rev. Wil Gafney, PhD. from virtual worship at 11:15 a.m. on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021 at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Readings: Matthew 21:1–11, Psalm 118:19–29, and the Gospel of the Passion (written and directed by Ann Noble). Watch the sermon on YouTube at https://youtu.be/owBtR38VRZw. Our Scholar-in-Community, the Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. preaches. Wil Gafney is author of The Women’s Lectionary, which we premiered during Advent 2020, Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas and author of Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of the Torah and of the Th...2021-06-3016 min
Failing BoldlyConversation with the author and scholar Rev. Dr. Wil GafneyMy guest for this episode is Dr. Wil Gafney.
Dr. Gafney is Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas. She is the author of several books including Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of the Torah and of the Throne. She is also an Episcopal priest. We talked about a lot about biblical interpretation, including womanist biblical interpretation. For those who aren’t familiar with the word womanist, it was coined by the author Alice Walker and briefly means a black feminist or feminist of color but you can read her full de...2021-05-1832 min
Blessed Are the FeministsA Conversation with the Rev. Dr. Wil GafneyWe talk with the Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney about her journey to becoming a renowned scholar of the Hebrew Bible, how white men from two centuries ago are still affecting who is published in Biblical Studies today, and why she chose to be known as "Father Wil" in the Episcopal Church. Please note: There is a brief discussion of stories of sexual assault in the Bible, 26:32-28:49. Connect with Dr. Gafney online: Twitter: @WilGafney Website: wilgafney.com For a full transcript of this episode, visit blessedarethefeminists.com. ...2021-05-0244 min
Not Your Grandma's Bible Study PodcastS03 E02: Mothers Of IsraelIn this episodes, Jill examines the births of the children of Leah, Bilhah, Zilpah, and Rachel. The specific focus is on how the naming speeches of their children shed insight into the dynamics of one very complicated family.
Sources for this episode include Wil Gafney's monograph Womanist Midrash and Joan Ross-Burstall's article “Leah and Rachel: A Tale of Two Sisters.” A full list of citations is available at nygbspodcast.wordpress.com.
Follow NYGBS on Twitter @notyourgmapod and instagram @notyourgrandmapodcast2021-01-2036 min
ArchiveWil Gafney – Womanist MidrashThere are 111 named women in the Old Testament. But they're often unknown and ignored. In this episode Wil Gafney reintroduces us to women we thought we knew and introduces those we never knew. We discuss the sanctified imagination, Midrashic interpretation, womanist approaches to scripture, Queen mothers, army chaplaincy, and much more from her book Womanist Midrash (WJK Press).
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