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Kristin Kobes Du Mez

History and the Human Condition: Reflections on Kate Bowler’s Everything Happens for a Reason Book ReviewsChristian WomenRecommended Reading

History and the Human Condition: Reflections on Kate Bowler’s Everything Happens for a Reason

I remember the day a couple years back when my Facebook feed was suddenly overtaken with grief. Kate Bowler, the preeminent historian of the prosperity gospel, but more importantly beloved friend to so many in my circle of religious historians,…
Kristin Kobes Du Mez
February 22, 2018
Forgiveness or Hypocrisy? Evangelicals, Abuse, and the Witness of Rachael Denhollander image of two people looking at yosemite valleyArticles & EssaysChristian WomenSexual Abuse & #MeToo

Forgiveness or Hypocrisy? Evangelicals, Abuse, and the Witness of Rachael Denhollander

Access Hollywood. Roy Moore. Stormy Daniels. The cast of characters may shift from one scandal to the next, but evangelical Christians have remained remarkably consistent in their response to the sexual scandal du jour. Although evangelicals have not generally earned…
Kristin Kobes Du Mez
February 8, 2018
“Words Fail Trump, but for his Supporters, his Message is Loud and Clear” image of the guardian log via wikimedia commonsDonald TrumpIn the Media

“Words Fail Trump, but for his Supporters, his Message is Loud and Clear”

Interviewed by Lucia Graves of The Guardian from Washington. Published December 31, 2017. Summary: Language experts have pored over speeches that have translators tearing their hair out and some find his macho bluster surprisingly effective. Excerpts: Presidents are often remembered for their…
Kristin Kobes Du Mez
December 31, 2017
“Why Evangelical Women Leaders Don’t Talk about Politics” American EvangelicalismChristian WomenIn the Media

“Why Evangelical Women Leaders Don’t Talk about Politics”

Interviewed by Katelyn Beaty for Religion & Politics essay, published December 19, 2017. Excerpts: That particular box is winsome—leading from nonthreatening gentleness and warmth rather than direct authority. “Many evangelical women have built their platforms based on an illusion of intimacy,” says…
Kristin Kobes Du Mez
December 17, 2017