Gender
Talking about Sex, Tech, and Faith with Teens
This event will provide a nuanced approach that prioritizes honesty and discernment over fear and judgment.
Gender
Sex and Technology after Roe
Sex, Tech, and Faith by Kate Ott is a values-based, shame-free, pleasure-positive discussion of Christian ethics in response to a range of pressing issues in the digital age. It is now available for pre-order now at Eerdmans, Christian Book, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more! Ott shared her perspective with EerdWord (where this blog Read more
Gender
Let’s Talk about Sex Robots
In this episode of the Dolores Project, I am joined by Dr. Kate Ott to discuss her most recent research on sex robots from a Christian perspective.
Gender
Graduation and Mother’s Day: Remembering Generations of Womanist and Feminist Scholar Activism
This blog was previously published on the Drew Social Justice Leadership Project blog space. As another academic year comes to a close, many of us in academia are attending graduations. Routinely the dean, president, or honored guest reminds the graduates to thank their family and friends for supporting and encouraging them Read more
Activism
What do Good Friday, Teens, and Dating have in Common?
Most of us do not connect discussions of teen dating with Sunday School discussions about Good Friday. There may be some theological traditions who would use Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross to bring a bit of perspective to the drama of teen dating. For example, “Jesus gave his life for Read more
Gender
It’s no slam dunk, but it’s a start
The game is lopsided with a 15 point lead. The visiting team is frustrated and beginning to fall apart. The visiting team inbounds the ball and one player tries unsuccessfully to dribble through the home team’s back court press. The whistle blows. A ten second violation gives the ball to Read more
Activism
Where do I start?: Responding to sexual harassment, violence, and abuse
The recent news cycle has increased the frequency with which I am asked, “Where do I start?” by colleagues, parents, and pastors. Sexual harassment, violence and abuse is not only at the forefront of our national conversation, but a recurring issue in our faith communities. We have yet to adequately Read more
Gender
Gender Identity in Youth Ministry
I’m excited to share a new resource on gender identity for youth ministers. Check out the Princeton Institute for Youth Ministry Engage blog. In this issue of Engage, I join with other scholars, ministers, parents, and advocates to consider the impact of gender on the faith lives of youth. The series can Read more
Gender
School Dress Codes and Gender/Sexuality Bias
I have always struggled with what to do when it comes to rules about dress codes. Whether that was when I was working in state-based juvenile facilities that required girls to wear over-sized, donated men’s t-shirts to “cover up” and not distract the boys or in youth group banning tank Read more
Gender
Animating Children: Dialogue on the Queer Art of Failure
Join a theological conversation related to childhood, queerness, and media studies via the Syndicate Theology blog. Here I respond to Judith (Jack) Halberstam’s book The Queer Art of Failure and the use of children and childhood as subjects and objects of ethical inquiry.