Dr. Sandra Glahn & the Importance of Representation for Women (Pt. 2)

Welcome to People Watching!My guest is Dr. Sandra Glahn, journalist and author, coauthor, or editor of more than twenty books. Dr. Glahn is also a Professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary, and the co-founder of Visual Museum of Women in Christianity.I first met Dr. Glahn when I took her course Writing for Publication while a student at DTS. She both terrified and encouraged me in equal measure, because I thought I was a good writer before going in to her class, and quickly found out how much more I had to learn!Since leaving DTS, I've followed Dr. Glahn's work with deep interest, especially as she's recently published Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament, which connects ancient Ephesus and early church history to questions of gender in society and faith communities today.In the second part of our conversation, we explore the complexities of gender, faith, and leadership within Christian communities, and discuss the historical context of women in Christianity, the challenges of power dynamics, and the importance of integrity and authenticity in leadership roles. Our conversation also touches on the intersection of gender studies and faith, the role of community, and the need for a new generation of leaders to address contemporary issues. Dr. Glahn especially emphasizes the significance of representation and the necessity of giving away power to foster genuine connections and relationships.I loved learning about Dr. Glahn's educational journey that took her through a ThM in Media & Communications to a PhD in Humanities—Aesthetic Studies. She's been married to Gary Glahn for 35 years, and loves spending time with their daughter and grandchild. Dr. Glahn combines her love of teaching and travel by taking students on learning trips to Italy, the UK, Mexico, and across the U.S.This was such a fun and fascinating conversation - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Let’s be hopeful, creative, and wise—together.Shalom,Chapters00:00 Show Intro00:56 Guest Intro02:48 Welcome & Touchstones04:12 Exploring Diverse Perspectives in Christianity05:51 Navigating Gender Roles in Religious Contexts07:59 Intersecting Gender Studies with Early Church History12:08 Living as Citizens of Another Kingdom17:05 Integrity and Authenticity in Leadership19:51 Finding Role Models and Building Trust21:49 The Impact of Technology on Connection22:46 Navigating Authenticity and Vulnerability24:09 Integrity and Leadership in Faith Communities26:28 The Role of Community in Faith27:52 Addressing Sexual Ethics in Education30:23 Cultural Influences on Gender Expectations32:07 The Need for Relevant Training in Ministry34:53 Power Dynamics in Leadership37:32 The Importance of Humility and Integrity42:49 OutroWatch on YouTube!Links Mentioned* Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament* https://www.ivpress.com/nobody-s-mother* Dallas Theological Seminary* https://www.dts.edu/* Visual Museum of Women in Christianity* https://www.visualmuseum.gallery/Other Places to Find Guest* Sandra Glahn - https://sandraglahn.com/* IG - https://www.instagram.com/sandraglahnauthor/* X - https://x.com/sandraglahn* Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/sandraglahn.bsky.socialOther Places to Find Megan* Website: https://R215coaching.com* Newsletter: meganjrobinson.substack.com* Like this episode? Support the channel! https://buymeacoffee.com/r215coachim This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.r215coaching.com