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American Evangelicalism Book Chapters & Journals Church History

Book Chapter. “Donald Trump and Militant Evangelical Masculinity,” Evangelicals: Who They Have Been, Are Now, and Could Be

Cite: Kristin Kobes Du Mez. "Donald Trump and Militant Evangelical Masculinity." Evangelicals: Who They Have Been, Are Now, and Could Be: Noll, Mark A., Bebbington, David W., Marsden, George M.: 9780802876959 https://www.amazon.com/Evangelicals-They-Have-Been-Could/dp/0802876951

Kristin Kobes Du MezNovember 25, 2019

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American Evangelicalism Articles & Essays Book Reviews Church History

Evangelicals: The Problem with Insider History

This is a post about the history of evangelicalism. But as with many things these days, it starts with the election of Donald Trump. Or, more precisely, with the night before the election of Donald Trump. ‘Twas the evening of…

Kristin Kobes Du MezNovember 21, 2019

Articles & Essays Christian Feminists Christian Thought Christian Women

Hey, John MacArthur. You have a Culture. It’s Called White (Christian) Patriarchy.

The tricky thing about cultures, though—cultural systems, cultural values, however you want to put it—is that they’re largely invisible to us when we’re inside those cultures. When you’re comfortably ensconced within a culture, it’s really hard to see your culture…

Kristin Kobes Du MezOctober 24, 2019

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Christian Feminists Church History In the Media

“The Complex Role of Faith in the Women’s Suffrage Movement”

Cited in article by Elizabeth Evans, "The Complex Role of Faith in the Women's Suffrage Movement." Religion News Service, 4 June 2019. https://religionnews.com/2019/06/04/the-complex-role-of-faith-in-the-womens-suffrage-movement/ Excerpts: This week marks 100 years since Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing women the…

Kristin Kobes Du MezJune 4, 2019

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American Evangelicalism Articles & Essays Christian Feminists Christian Thought

Rachel Held Evans, Beth Moore, and the Power of Evangelical Coalitions

As news spread of Rachel Held Evans’s death, one quote continued to pop up in my social media feed, a quote from her book Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church: But the gospel doesn’t need a coalition…

Kristin Kobes Du MezMay 21, 2019

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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

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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

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