S1 Ep5: Sexism, Misogyny and the Church

Generous FaithEpisode 5: Sexism, Misogyny and the ChurchGuests: Rev Martine Oborne and Dr Sharon Jagger Generous Faith is a series hosted by Reverend Georgia Ashwell, a podcast that celebrates the curious and the questioning. In these challenging times we’re thinking about how to live a good life – a life which embraces questions and explores a generous way to understand faith, life and the world. Join Georgia and featured guests each month to seek those spaces found between the binaries, spaces where beauty and mystery often dwell. This podcast is produced by St John’s Waterloo in collaboration with Morley Radio. In this episode Georgia is joined by two guests, Rev Martine Oborne, and Dr Sharon Jagger. Martine is vicar of St Michaels Chiswick and Chair of WATCH – Women and the Church, a charity that campaigns for equality for women and men in the Church of England, Sharon is associate Professor at York St John university and researcher in feminist theory and religion. Both guests hold a deep passion for justice and equality for women in the Church. Unfortunately, this is still something that is being fought for and there are still restrictions on women in the Church. In this episode Georgia and guests talk about why these discriminations exist, the history of women in the Church, the impact this discrimination has on women both lay and ordained and what is being done to try and change this. Listen now and, as ever, get in touch if you have any questions. Further information on The Five Guiding Principles can be found here.