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CBF ConversationsEmily Hunter McGowin, Chasing The Biblical FamilySponsors: The Clergy Confessions Podcast (www.clergyconfessions.com); Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity (www.gardner-webb.edu); Baptist Seminary of Kentucky (www.bsk.edu); Baylor's Garland School of Social Work; The Community Transformation Center at Palm Beach Atlantic University (www.pbactc.org); The Center for Congregational Health (healthychurch.org); and The Baptist House of Studies at Union Presbyterian Seminary (www.upsem.edu/). Join the listener community at www.classy.org/campaign/podcast-…r-support/c251116. Music from HookSounds.com.2025-06-1548 min
In the Church LibraryQ&A: Ask Us Anything! Part 2Send us a textJoin Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library as they answer your questions. In Part 2, they answer: 1:27 Q: How do you internally & externally handle criticism of your toddlers displaying developmentally appropriate but situationally inappropriate behaviors that children trained under authoritarianism typically don't do? 11:09 Q: What recommendations do you have for church children's ministry training?We mention: Center for Faith and Children, Godly Play & Catechesis of the Good Shepherd13:58 Q: What is your favorite part about being a...2025-06-121h 08
Reimagining the Good Life with Amy Julia BeckerThe Myth of the Perfect Family—and the Truth of Love with Emily Hunter McGowin, PhDWhat if the perfect family doesn’t exist—and never was supposed to? Theologian Emily McGowin, PhD, joins Amy Julia Becker to explore family life in America and what the Bible really says (and doesn’t say) about family life. They discuss:the idealized version of the American familythe misconceptions surrounding a biblical blueprint for familycreating a home centered on love, not expectationsapprenticing ourselves to love through daily household practices___MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Households of Faith: Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God by Emily Hunter McGowin, PhDAmy Julia's episode with Matthe...2025-05-2046 min
SHEcclesiology--Girls Talking ChurchEP27 Household of Faith--An Interview with Dr. Emily McGowinIn this episode of SHEcclesiology, the SHE team sits down with Dr. Emily Hunter McGowin, professor at Wheaton College and author of Households of Faith: Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God. After Dr. McGowin shares her journey as a woman in theological education, the conversation focuses on various themes in her book including the purpose of family in Christian life, the place of improvisation in faith, community support in practicing family Sabbath, and the nuances of blended families. Emily also shares about her and her husband’s personal journey as priests in the Anglican Communion and balancing family an...2025-05-0954 minIn the Church LibraryA Conversation With Emily Hunter McGowinSend us a textJoin Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis In the Church Library for a conversation with Emily Hunter McGowin, author of the book Households of Faith: Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God.You can find more about Emily and her books here: https://www.emilymcgowin.com/You can connect with Kelsey and Marissa on social media:Marissa: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, YouTube, FacebookKelsey: Website, Substack, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, BlueSky, FacebookAnd Pre-order The Myth of Good Christian P...2025-05-0142 min
In Conversation With..... An Ideos Institute/ (Re)union Project PodcastIn Conversation With... Dr. Emily Hunter McGowin: Household of FaithIn this conversation, Greg Arthur speaks with Dr. Emily Hunter McGowan about her book 'Households of Faith' and the complexities of family dynamics within a theological context. They explore the historical and cultural constructs of family, particularly the nuclear family, and how these ideas have been shaped by societal changes. Dr. McGowan emphasizes the need to understand family through a biblical lens, particularly through the teachings of Jesus and the writings of Paul, which challenge traditional notions of family. The discussion also touches on the role of families in embodying the kingdom of God and the importance of reconciliation...2025-04-2243 min
Gravity Commons PodcastEmily Hunter McGowin: Practicing Family in the Kingdom of GodThis week, we spoke with Dr. Emily Hunter McGowin about reimagining the definition of a "biblical" family and the ways that family can embody the work of the Kingdom. Her new book is Households of Faith: Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God.Dr. Emily Hunter McGowin is Associate Professor of Theology at Wheaton College. She is the author of Quivering Families (2018), Christmas (2023), and Households of Faith: Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God (2025), a practical theology of family framed by the church and the kingdom of God. Dr. McGowin and her husband, Ron, also a priest...2025-04-0852 min
Shifting CultureEp. 267 Emily Hunter McGowin - Apprenticed to Love: Reimagining Family in the Kingdom of GodWhat does it mean to be a family in the kingdom of God? Not the idealized, airbrushed version we so often see, but the messy, beautiful, ever-evolving reality of what it means to be bound together in love. Too often, we approach family life with a set of assumptions - a blueprint we've been handed, a script we feel we must follow. But what if the way of Jesus calls us to something deeper, something more improvisational? What if being a family in the kingdom means being apprenticed to love, learning moment by moment how to will the good...2025-02-0353 min
The Holy Post652: Families Need Formation Not Formulas with Emily McGowinHow can we help those impacted by the L.A. wildfires? Because of A.I., climate change, and falling fertility rates, Ezra Klein says we are living “in the age of monsters,” but is he really just upset about Trump? And how is technology fundamentally rewiring our brains to avoid social interaction, and what should we do about it? Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye offer their suggestions. Then Kaitlyn talks with Wheaton College theology professor Emily McGowin about her new book, “Households of Faith,” and what it means to think of our families formationally rather than formulaically. Also this week—the new Ho...2025-01-151h 30
At Home with the LectionaryYear C, the Second Sunday of ChristmasSend us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the second Sunday of Christmas: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-14; Matthew 2:1-12.They discuss God's invitation to contrition and nearness and how the nearness of God is good, Paul's language of riches and inheritance to describe our state in Christ, and the visit of the magi.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People for Christmas 2019 Book of Common PrayerChristmas Day LiturgyChristmas, The Season of L...2024-12-301h 13At Home with the LectionaryYear C, the First Sunday of ChristmasSend us a textJoin Fr. Aaron & Marissa Burt for this week's episode, in which they consider the readings for the first Sunday of Christmas: Isaiah 61:10-62:5; Psalm 147:12-20; Galatians 3:23-4:7; John 1:1-18.They discuss the imagery of royal wedding and God's provision of a secure land, Paul's discussion of slavery, sonship, and inheritance, and the prologue to John's gospel.Notes:--Dwell AppPrayers of the People for Christmas 2019 Book of Common PrayerChristmas Day LiturgyChristmas, The Season of Life and Light, by: Dr. Emily H...2024-12-2350 min
Crackers and Grape JuiceEpisode 451: Emily Hunter McGowin - Christmas, The Season of Life and LightEmily Hunter McGowin joins the pod to talk about her book, Christmas: The Season of Life and Light.In this episode, Teer and Emily dive into the rich theological and biblical roots of the Christmas season, reflecting on the themes of God's initiative and intervention in human life. They explore the interplay of darkness and light, the call to repentance and preparation, and the enduring significance of Advent and the 12 days of Christmas. Be sure to listen through the end of the episode for a special ending where Teer switches out the 10 questions for a more festive ending. 2024-12-2041 min
Shades MidweekEpisode 231 - SVCC's Greatest Hits Vol. 11In our final episode of 2024 we discuss our upcoming Christmas plans, the Christmas Spectacular and hear a sermon that Brad preached during Advent 2018 called "Work as Witness". Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Make sure to email us midweek@shadesvalley.org
JM's Album Of The Week: Young Oceans - Songs Of Christmas
Bradford's Book Club: Christmas: The Season of Life and Light by Emily Hunter McGowin, Epiphany: The Season of Glory by Fleming Rutledge
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Three Books from Hearts and Minds PodcastThree Books on Hospitality, Family, and Wine
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2:35 Making Room by Christine Pohl
8:16 Households of Faith by Emily Hunter McGowin
17:23 Cup Overflowing by Gisela Kreglinger
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The Three Books from Hearts & Minds podcast is produced in partnership between the Coalition for Christian Outreach and Hearts & Minds Bookstore.
Hearts & Minds Bookstore is owned and operated by Byron and his wife Beth in Dallastown, PA. Byron's incredible book review blog is called BookNotes and...2024-12-1128 min
The Do Gooders Podcast168: Appreciating the Deep Magic of Christmas with Dr. Emily Hunter McGowinNo matter how dark the season is, “By God’s abounding grace, Christmas still arrives every year—somehow or other, it comes just the same…to direct our hearts and minds to the story of Christ and his people—and to place our lives and communities within this sacred narrative.” These are the words of Dr. Emily Hunter McGowin from her new book, “Christmas: The Season of Life and Light.” Dr. McGowin is associate professor of theology at Wheaton College, and co-pastors with her husband in the Anglican church. Her new book is part of a series...2023-12-1826 min
The C4SO Podcast with Bishop Todd HunterEmily McGowin on ChristmasIn this episode, co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd help us transition from Advent to Christmas with the Rev. Dr. Emily McGowin. Sometimes we struggle to see past Christmas' cultural trappings to its timeless beauty, but Emily takes us beyond consumption to explore the "great exchange" of the incarnation. This episode caps off another year of [...]2023-11-2846 min
The C4SO Podcast with Bishop Todd HunterEmily McGowin on ChristmasIn this episode, co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd help us transition from Advent to Christmas with the Rev. Dr. Emily McGowin. Sometimes we struggle to see past Christmas' cultural trappings to its timeless beauty, but Emily takes us beyond consumption to explore the "great exchange" of the incarnation. This episode caps off another year of [...]2023-11-2846 min
PostConsumer Reports PodcastEp 97: Christmas With Emily Hunter McGowinIt's time for another Christmas episode! Dr. Emily Hunter McGowin is here to discuss her new book Christmas: The Season of Life and Light. The conversation ranges from the joy and challenges surrounding the holiday, to reclaiming old traditions even while developing new ones, to a lightning round of Emily's Christmas favorites. Her book is out now through InterVarsity Press wherever you purchase books.2023-11-161h 05
Tent Talks with Dr Stephen BackhouseA Christmas Tent Talk with Emily Hunter McGowinDr. Emily Hunter McGowin has entered the Tent to take part in Chris Marchand's annual Christmas episode. She has just released her new book Christmas: The Season of Life and Light which offers reflections, insights, and gentle challenges about how we celebrate the holiday season. The conversation dwells on the major themes Chris addressed in his own Christmas book as well as past episodes, namely, the political nature of serving others, finding a way to rest, unleashing our festive side, and finally, being drawn to the worship of the Christ-child.Dr. McGowin's book can be purchased here...2023-11-1452 min
The Substance139: Interview | Preparing For Christmas feat. Emily Hunter McGowinChristmastime is right around the corner and we thought about saving this one for another drop or two but we thought it was great conversation and wanted to encourage you all to check out Emily's new book as you prepare for the season.
Emily Hunter McGowin is an author, associate professor of theology at Wheaton College, a priest (she's married to one as well), and canon theologian in the Anglican diocese of Church for the Sake of Others. Her book on Christmas is the latest entry in InterVarsity Press's Fullness of Time series and...2023-11-131h 07
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityChristmas: The Season of Life and Light by Emily Hunter McgowinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703618 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Christmas: The Season of Life and Light Series: Part of Fullness of Time Author: Emily Hunter Mcgowin Narrator: Emily Mcgowin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 37 minutes Release date: September 12, 2023 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: 'O wondrous exchange!' Of all the seasons of the church calendar, Christmas is the one most recognized and celebrated by our society at large. That means it's the season we're most familiar with—but that can also make it harder to see past Christmas's many cultural trappings to its timeless beauty. At the first Chr...2023-09-1230 min
Church & Culture PodcastCCP67: On the Secrets of Hillsong and the DuggarsIn this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss two recent docuseries that have drawn a lot of attention: FX's “The Secrets of Hillsong” exploring the distressing global patterns of misconduct at Hillsong Church, as well as Prime Video's “Shiny Happy People” exposing the nightmarish home life of the Duggar Family and the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP).
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Dr. White wrote a blog on the mess at Hillsong Church titled “Should Churches Still Use Music from Hillsong?” It definitely brought up a lot of points to consider, es...2023-06-2339 min
More with Nikki Dutton40. Theology 101 – Dr. Emily McGowinDr. Emily McGowin is one of my favorite professors from my graduate program at Wheaton. She is brilliant and has a gift for discussing theological truths in a way that intersects with real, everyday life. She portrays truth about God with clarity while holding tension for how that is reflected this side of eternity. I distinctly remember the conversations from class continuing on over dinner and into the evenings with my cohort while we metabolized the rich theological concepts from class that day – which is exactly what this episode felt like. Dr. Emily McGowin is an Assistant Professor of Th...2022-11-1741 min
Monday Morning Phone Call PodcastDeconstructing Purity CultureIf you grew up in the church in the ‘90s, you probably experienced purity culture—it was the church’s response to the increasing promiscuity in society. Unintentionally, purity culture caused significant harm and didn't fully capture God’s heart towards sex and individual value. In this episode, we share what we believe to be a more biblical view of sex and relationships. We hope you enjoy the conversation.
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I Kissed Dating Goodbye, by Joshua Harris
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WayMaker, by Ann Voskamp
"However well-intentioned purity culture might have been, it was also guilty of gross...2022-09-0600 min
Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent: Beth Allison BarrIn this very special episode, we invite you to listen along to our Faith Adjacent Book Club in which Erin and Evan chat with Beth Allison Barr all about her book The Making of Biblical Womanhood. You’ll hear some fascinating history lessons, incredibly helpful answers to listener questions, and tips on how to be a better Bible scholar. Buckle up because we have a TON of resources for you in the notes below! Dr. Barr is a DELIGHT. We did not play it cool, and you don’t have to either. MENTIONS
Beth Allison Barr: Insta...2022-06-171h 15
The Arise PodcastRebekah Vickery On Quiverfull TheologyTRIGGER WARNING-- This episode may be disruptive and uncomfortable for some listeners. If you become dysregulated, please pause and offer yourself kindness. Rebekah Vickery is a Psychotherapist in the Pacific Northwest at Heart Root Psychotherapy, She's also the program coordinator at the Allender Center. She is a friend and Danielle's former classmate from Grad School.Connect with Rebekah: Email: rebekah@heart-root.com Website: https://www.heart-root.comResources: Series on Sister-Moms - https://homeschoolersanonymous.wordpress.com/2013/08/19/voices-of-sister-moms-part-one-introduction/Heart & Soul BBC podcast - The womb is a weapon...2022-02-1751 min
The C4SO Podcast with Bishop Todd HunterEmily McGowin on the Second Coming of Christ (Advent Hope Series)We begin a new series today called Advent Hope in Harsh Times, talking with clergy and theologians about the themes of Advent and their relevance to our current cultural moment. In this inaugural episode we talk with Rev. Dr. Emily McGowin, one of our Canon Theologians and an Assistant Professor at Wheaton College, about the [...]2020-11-1636 min
The C4SO Podcast with Bishop Todd HunterEmily McGowin on the Second Coming of Christ (Advent Hope Series)We begin a new series today called Advent Hope in Harsh Times, talking with clergy and theologians about the themes of Advent and their relevance to our current cultural moment. In this inaugural episode we talk with Rev. Dr. Emily McGowin, one of our Canon Theologians and an Assistant Professor at Wheaton College, about the [...]2020-11-1636 min
patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor TheologianMarking Time: A Conversation with Kenneth TannerWall calendars. Day planners. Bullet journals. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Holidays. School schedules. Fiscal years. Just some of the ways we mark time.Bruce Hornsby lyrically wrote about marking time because “that’s just the way it is.”If all we do is buy into the way things are, then shouldn’t we … Continue reading The post Marking Time: A Conversation with Kenneth Tanner appeared first on patheological: The Podcast for the Pastor-Theologian.Related posts:How We Talk About Authority and Submission Matter #AltonSterling: An Interview with Geoff...2017-12-2000 min