Persuasion 182 | The Road Home

Where does our concept of home come from, and is it possible for it to be perfectly sanitized from cultural influence?

Endgame‘s Rally of Women Avengers

I don’t think a heavy-handed scene in which the women of the MCU are haphazardly thrown together is reason enough on its own to cheer, but I am encouraged by the possibility that Marvel recognizes a deficiency.

A Tale of Two Tomb Raiders: Sex and Objectification in the Action Franchise

Like in this year’s Tomb Raider, we deserve portrayals of female heroes who stand on equal ground with the best male action heroes—not tethered to objectifications of our sexual prowess.

A Question I Hope Ronda Rousey Is Asking Right Now

Ronda Rousey lost again, but that doesn’t make her worthless.

‘Jane the Virgin’, the Book of Ruth, and Latina Identity

Depictions of Latinas on TV don’t often get it right, if they even show up on the screen at all. What is a Latina Christian to do?

Speak into the Dark: Women’s Voices and the Gospel

We need women’s perspectives of how God works in order to see Him working in our lives today.

Do We Need Feminism?

Absolutely, gender oppression occurs, but oppression is rarely based on gender alone.

Feminine Appeal: You Don’t Have to Be a Sexy Crayon for Halloween

The Female Gaze: Belly Dancing with Confidence

“In belly dancing, everything that jiggles—everything our Photoshop culture tells us to hide—is beautiful, desirable, womanly.”

The Female Gaze: The Body Beautiful

How much of your body do you save exclusively for the person given to you by God to appreciate it?

Reading Through “Half the Church,” Part 2: Image Bearing Basics

What are the image bearing basics for women and men? Are they any different?