On the God Who Mothers
An episode of the Beatrice Institute Podcast podcast, hosted by Ryan McDermott, titled "On the God Who Mothers" was published on August 24, 2020 and runs 54 minutes.
August 24, 2020 ·54m · Beatrice Institute Podcast
Episode Description
Natalie Carnes is an associate professor of theology in the religion department at Baylor University and an affiliate faculty member in women's and gender studies. She and Elise discuss Natalie's latest book, Motherhood: A Confession. They talk about Natalie's love of Augustine and Gregory of Nyssa, how to approach art made by terrible people, and why beauty is often seen as a frivolous topic.
What is beauty?
Beauty and moral depravity
Witness as an approach to art
Gregory of Nyssa on beauty
An Augustinian take on "slacktivism"
Womanist theology
Raising white daughters
Mothering language for God
Links:
Beauty: A Theological Engagement with Gregory of Nyssa
Image and Presence: A Christological Reflection on Iconoclasm and Iconophilia
The Life of Moses by Gregory of Nyssa
The Life of Macrina by Gregory of Nyssa
"What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?" by Claire Dederer
"Ferguson Mother of God: Our Lady against all Gun Violence" by Mark Dukes