Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Author at Kristin Kobes Du Mez

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American Evangelicalism Christian Feminists Christian Women Church History Video

Beth Moore Calls Out Complementarianism

Thoughts on the significance of Beth Moore's critique of complementarianism -- it's not about the Bible, it's about power, misogyny, sexism, arrogance. Beth Moore Calls Out Complementarianism https://youtu.be/cPFhMvVu1Ik

Kristin Kobes Du MezMay 11, 2019

American Evangelicalism Christian Women Video

Video Startup: Series 1.1 and 1.2

Starting something new today--starter videos. Watch my first two videos below and subscribe to my YouTube Channel here. Video 1 - First Try https://youtu.be/H3pXDjZH-8M Falwell and Cohen https://youtu.be/--IXro7Q5_U

Kristin Kobes Du MezMay 10, 2019

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American Evangelicalism Articles & Essays Christian Feminists Christian Women

The Legacy of Rachel Held Evans

First published in the Anxious Bench, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Beth Allison Barr, and Chris Gehrz pay tribute to writer Rachel Held Evans, who died this morning at age 37

Kristin Kobes Du MezMay 4, 2019

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American Evangelicalism Articles & Essays Christian Thought

Pete Buttigieg and The Politics of American Greatness

The task ahead of Buttigieg will be to fashion the perfect jeremiad for this historical moment—a call to national repentance and renewal, but one that appeals to myths of American greatness. Clinton tried and ultimately failed to do so. But…

Kristin Kobes Du MezApril 18, 2019

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American Evangelicalism Christian Thought In the Media

“Evangelicals helped get Trump into the White House. Pete Buttigieg believes the religious left will get him out.”

Interviewed by Sarah Pulliam Bailey, The Washington Post. 29 March 2019.

Kristin Kobes Du MezMarch 29, 2019

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Articles & Essays Christian Thought Sexual Abuse & #MeToo

Why it’s so hard for the SBC to do the right thing.

If you've been following developments in the SBC in response to the Houston Chronicle's devastating investigation into sex abuse in the denomination, you may have seen SBC president J. D. Greear respond with contrition and issue an action plan that…

Kristin Kobes Du MezFebruary 27, 2019

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Book Reviews Church History Talks & Lectures

A Conversation with Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks

https://youtu.be/CA1LHHFxjhk Summary: The complete recording featuring Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez and award winning author Dr. Randal Jelks. February 16, 2019 at Schuler Books & Music, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Faith and Struggle in the Lives of Four African Americans: Ethel…

Kristin Kobes Du MezFebruary 20, 2019

Donald Trump In the Media

“At the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump is Likely to Play on White Evangelicals’ Fears”

Cited in article by Sarah Pulliam Bailey and Julie Zauzmer, "At the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump is Likely to Play on White Evangelicals' Fears." The Washington Post, February 6, 2019.

Kristin Kobes Du MezFebruary 6, 2019

American Evangelicalism Articles & Essays Christian Thought In the Media

There are No Real Evangelicals. Only Imagined Ones.

Kristin Kobes Du Mez. Published at Religion News Service, February 6, 2019. (RNS) — Not long ago, Baylor historian Thomas Kidd published a short post at The Gospel Coalition blog on the anniversary of Phillis Wheatley’s death. He titled his piece “Phillis Wheatley: An…

Kristin Kobes Du MezFebruary 6, 2019

Articles & Essays Christian Thought Work & Family

Burdens in Disguise: The Spiritual Magic of Tidying Up

Marie Kondo almost lost me at the socks. And that was before I’d even started. But I decided to give the folding a try. And I was sold. So I tackled my closet. And then my kitchen. And then, yes,…

Kristin Kobes Du MezJanuary 11, 2019

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