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Have you heard these statements about a woman with leadership gifts? 1. That woman is less capable of leadership due to the way she talks/smiles/laughs/doesn't smile. 2. That woman doesn't have the potential because she just got lucky to be where she is. 3. She would be better suited for a supportive role because we need a strong man to lead. We will share the sexism behind these statements rooted in stereotypes, but let's dive deeper into confronting sexism in the church first.\nIn this episode, you will be able to:\n\nConfronting sexism in the church: Uncover strategies to challenge and overcome gender bias in conservative church and political settings.\n\nWomen's leadership in evangelical churches: Explore inspiring stories of women breaking barriers and leading with strength and grace in their communities.\n\nImpact of theological beliefs on politics and culture: Understand the influence of ideologies on political dynamics and how to navigate these complexities as either a female or male leader.\n\nRole of male allies in promoting gender equality: Learn how to engage and collaborate as supportive male allies to foster an inclusive and equitable church and political environment. Jimmy Carter's Ted Talk.\n\nNavigating leadership as a woman in conservative spaces: Gain insights on thriving as a female leader in traditional church settings and embracing your unique role in shaping the future within and outside of church settings.\n\n\nMy special guest is Heather Matthews\nThe Rev. Dr. Heather Matthews is the Doctor of Ministry Program Manager at Wheaton College Graduate School. Dr. Matthews has also worked as a pastor, church planter, non-profit leader, and missionary for over twenty years. Heather has a D.Min. from Fuller Seminary, an M.A. in Educational Ministry and an M.A. in Counseling Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. Heather\u2019s area of expertise is women in church leadership. She is the author of Confronting Sexism in the Church: How We Got Here and What We Can Do About It published by InterVarsity Press which will be available August 27, 2024. Heather\u2019s broad range of personal and professional experience allows her to teach and consult on topics including abuse and trauma; gender and sexuality; healthy Christian leadership; church planting and pastoral ministry; marriage and divorce; betrayal and pornography; social and racial justice issues, cross-cultural issues, and local and global mission.\nThe key moments in this episode are:\n00:00:02 - Introduction to Confronting Sexism in the Church\n\n00:02:26 - The Influence of Religion and Politics\n\n00:08:44 - Role of Male Allies\n\n00:11:10 - Personal Journey and Motivation for the Book\n\n00:13:44 - Broad Examination of Sexism in Evangelicalism\n\n00:14:40 - The Impact of Complementarian Culture\n\n00:16:29 - Unconscious Sexism and Hidden Patriarchy\n\n00:19:10 - Women's Stories of Sexism and Discrimination\n\n00:21:43 - Lack of Equity in Church Leadership\n\n00:26:07 - Shaping Perspectives through Diverse Backgrounds\n\n00:31:21 - Impact of the Last 50 Years on Women in the Church\n\n00:33:19 - Gender Biases in Leadership\n\n00:35:20 - Visibility of Women's Contributions\n\n00:38:00 - Sexist Tropes and Gender Expectations\n\n00:43:58 - Creating Supportive Environments for Women in Churches\n\n00:46:53 - The Reality of Abuse in the Church\n\n00:47:33 - Sexism in the Church and Abuse\n\n00:48:21 - The Church's Problem with Sexism\n\n00:49:29 - Confronting Sexism Everywhere\n\n00:50:35 - Creating Gender Equalities in Leadership\n\nFollow us:\n\nhttps://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com\n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/\n\nhttps://www.twitter.com/@awodpod\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifference\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference\n\n\nhttps://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference (For exclusive content, including interviews with guests.)\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices