MOTHER GOD - Seeing God as the Mother

Send us Fan MailIn today's podcast  we delve into the sacred realms of spirituality and theology through a unique lens. I'm your host, Joanna Whaley , and in todays episode, we will explore the profound concept of God as a nurturing and encompassing Mother, particularly from a queer theological standpoint.In a world where traditional depictions of the divine often reinforce patriarchal structures, we invite you to join us on a journey of reimagining. We'll challenge preconceived notions and celebrate the diversity of gender expressions and identities within the divine realm.In this episode we will begin with an interview with Colleen Wisser-Whaley the hosts mother. We will explore the idea of Gods love as a mother this week. JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY: https://patreon.com/JoannaWhaleyMERCH FROM THE HOST: https://www.joannawhaley.com/storeHOSTS WEBSITE: https://www.joannawhaley.comREFERENCES:Richard Rohr, Universal Christ (New York, NY, Convergent Books, 2019) pg 124, 125. The World Council of Churches, Confessing the One Faith (Eugene, OR, Wipf & Stock, 1991) pg 16.  Robert A. Jonas, Henri Nouwen: Writings Selected (Maryknoll, NY, Orbis Books, 1998) pg 78.  April D. DeCondick, Holy Misogyny: Why Sex and Gender Conflicts in the Early Church Still Matter (Norfolk, UK, Bloomsbury Academic Publishing, 2011) pg 37-38. Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health: With the Key to the Scriptures (Boston, MA, Mary Baker Eddy, 1875) pg 585. Sara Stone, Bye Bye Binary: God as Mother-God (Auckland, NZ, The Shiloh Project, 2022)Support the show