Woman Being

The Woman Beings resurrect old clips from past seasons of the podcast and review. They discuss ways their worldviews have changed, how their deconstruction journeys began, and collectively cringe at some truly hilarious moments. Tune in for a blast to the past, an update on their deconstruction journeys, and some exciting and important announcements about what’s next for the podcast. Don’t miss it! Follow Us! Kelley: https://www.instagram.com/kelwerner/ Kelly Anne: https://www.kellycartersomatics.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/carterkellyanne/ Emma: https://www.instagram.com/emdaviswilliams/ --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womanbeingpodcast Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

This week, The Woman Beings talk with the one and only Kaytlin Bailey: former sex worker, comedian, podcaster, and author and performer of Whore's Eye View. She is also the founder of Old Pros, a non-profit media organization dedicated to decriminalizing sex work. They discuss the influence of the Christian church on the stigmatization and active restriction of the oldest profession. If the idea of talking to a sex worker scares you, this episode is for you. Listen to find out how infringements on sex worker rights affect everyone! Follow Kaytlin: https://www.instagram.com/kaytlinbailey/ The Old Pros: https://oldprosonline.org/ --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womanbeingpodcast Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

If you liked our episode on abortion access, you'll LOVE this episode interviewing Katey Zeh. Katey is a reverend and author of the book A Complicated Choice, and she truly made our feminist hearts sing in this discussion on the intersection between being pro-choice and also a Christian. If you've wrestled with the idea of affirming women's right to choose, this is a must-listen. Follow Katey: https://www.instagram.com/kateyzeh/ Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice: https://www.instagram.com/rcrchoice/ --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womanbeingpodcast Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

Have you started noticing wrinkles? Fine lines? Gray hairs? Have you felt judged for "not dressing your age"? Or for choosing to be single? Well, we have good news: the Woman Beings are NOT here to judge you for those things! But, we are here to judge the people who judge you for those things.... Are you tracking? The point is, this episode is all about aging and the stigma and expectations that come along with it. We even react to some *spicy* videos from your favorite neighborhood anti-feminist: Pearl Davis. --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womanbeingpodcast Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

In this week's episode, the Woman Beings dive into the frightening world of gender inequality. But not just any gender inequality... gender inequality in medical research. That's right! Every woman you know has been negatively impacted by the medical system due to the exclusion of women in medical research. If you're ready to get enraged, this episode is for you. If you don't believe sexism exists, this episode just might change your mind! All that being said, strap in for a fun (and informative) time as we dissect the wonderful world of sexism in health care! Miss Diagnosis: Gendered Injustice in Medical Malpractice Law: https://academiccommons.columbia.edu/doi/10.7916/d8-3x5n-kt89 --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womanbeingpodcast Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

This week's episode is all about the world of being a Christian missionary. Join the Woman Beings as they share personal cringe stories from the missions field, the culture within evangelicalism that perpetuates harmful practices, the exploitative nature of financing missions trips, and beyond. They discuss white saviorism, colonialism, the ethics of missions, and the presumption of spiritual authority passed on to young missions trip participants. You won't want to miss this one! --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womanbeingpodcast Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

In the second episode of a two-part series, the Woman Beings share stories from the LGBTQ+ community. This week, hear the unique experiences of Ella, Sam, and Mica and their personal experiences and challenges within the context of Bethel Church. The Woman Beings share excerpts of sermons by senior leader Kris Vallotton and break down the anti-LGBTQ+ theology and culture of Bethel Church, along with further insights from Anden, host of the Queer Therapy podcast. Listen to Queer Therapy with Anden Emery: https://apple.co/49Kr0fa Listen to Mica's Story: https://apple.co/3sFm0HO Bethel Church's Statement on Sexuality: https://www.bethel.com/sexuality --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

The Woman Beings invite members of the LGBTQ+ community to share their personal experiences and challenges within the context of Bethel Church. In the first episode of a two-part series, hear from Anden, Cecelia and Lydia as they shed light on the complexities of being queer in a hyper-religious and charismatic setting. Learn more about Bethel's official stance on LGBTQ+ identity and the ways in which the church promotes and facilitates "healing" for queer individuals. Listen to Queer Therapy with Anden Emery: https://apple.co/49Kr0fa Listen to Mica's Story: https://apple.co/3sFm0HO Bethel Church's Statement on Sexuality: https://www.bethel.com/sexuality --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

The Woman Beings have been searching high and low for a man, any man, that could show their historical support and advocacy for women! This week, they sit down with TikTok's one and only @expatriarch (Brent) who has been doing incredible work to educate men and women alike on patriarchy, toxic masculinity, and misogyny with a facts-based and research-driven approach. In this episode, they discuss what toxic masculinity really means, why influencers like Andrew Tate are so popular, and what it takes to create equity in a patriarchal society. It's finally here! The episode the men have been waiting for. Follow Brent: https://www.tiktok.com/@expatriarch?_t=8gYGxQpLyXe&_r=1 Resources Mentioned: Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft: https://bit.ly/40cP7ih Messy: God Likes It That Way by A.J. Swoboda: https://bit.ly/3ZYYMbY --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womanbeingpodcast Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

Did you read your bible today? Were you sprinkled or dunked when you got baptized? Is it okay to wear spaghetti straps? It's officially season 4, and the Woman Beings sit down to talk about things that felt like a huge deal growing up in evangelicalism (but really weren't). They discuss the rigidity among faith practices, restrictions that were enforced on the benign, and the frontrunner of evangelical indoctrination... purity culture! Listen in for some BIG updates and a nauseatingly nostalgic blast to the past. --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womanbeingpodcast Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/