Work & Family Archives - Kristin Kobes Du Mez

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Articles & Essays Christian Scholarship Work & Family

Jesus and John Wayne: the Backstory

In a little over a week, my new book Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation will find its way into the world. When I started the project, I couldn’t have imagined the world it…

Kristin Kobes Du MezJune 11, 2020

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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Articles & Essays Work & Family

Reclaiming Life at Home: Declaring War on Clutter to Save the American Soul

Imagine for a moment a team of anthropologists walking through your door, taking a look around, and settling in for a close observation of your possessions, how you interact with them, and what this means about American life. That’s pretty…

Kristin Kobes Du MezAugust 10, 2017

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Articles & Essays Christian Feminists Work & Family

Gender, Family, And Productive Labor: A (Very) Brief History

In the end, history doesn’t offer clear answers when it comes to addressing issues of gender, family, and labor. But a knowledge of history and its complexities can help us ask better questions.

Kristin Kobes Du MezJuly 24, 2017

Articles & Essays Christian Feminists Work & Family

What if this had been Me? A Gendered Analysis of the Funniest Video Ever

By now, I’m sure you’ve all seen this video. If you haven’t, here you go. You’re welcome. I could write about all the reasons I find this video so absurdly funny, but instead I suggest you read Jonny Cooper’s “Anatomy…

Kristin Kobes Du MezMarch 11, 2017

Work & Family

Jesus and John Wayne: the Backstory

Burdens in Disguise: The Spiritual Magic of Tidying Up

Reclaiming Life at Home: Declaring War on Clutter to Save the American Soul

Gender, Family, And Productive Labor: A (Very) Brief History

What if this had been Me? A Gendered Analysis of the Funniest Video Ever

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