55: Singleness, Expectations & Stereotypes in the Church with Sarah WiltfongBy Nick and Allison Quient

Hi friends. This one is long. We decided that, after numerous requests, that it was time to do up a response to Mike Winger on this subject. His series has had some impact in the popular Christian sphere and we felt his work merited some correction and faithful push back. While we try to be fair, there are numerous errors throughout his video. You …

Nick and Allison discuss their thoughts on the recent Matt Walsh (The Daily Wire) film, "What is a Woman?"By Nick & Allison Quient

We talk life and parenting from an egalitarian perspective.By Nick and Allison Quient

Hi all! Here is a new episode of our review concernign Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology (2nd ed). We published this critical review in the peer-review journal Priscilla Papers 35.2 (2020): 19-22. You can read our more extensive review right here.By Nick & Allison Quient

Hi all! Just a quick episode in support of two great organizations and their upcoming gatherings and conferences! Check out the M3ND Project HERE and the CBE Conference HERE!By Nick & Allison Quient

“When you read Revelation, you should read it like a political cartoon.” “The harlot rides the Beast … the Bride of Christ does not.” If either phrase intrigues you, then you are in for a beast of a good time with us! In this episode with our good friend Rev. Dr. Dan Morrison, we talk about symbolism, hermeneutics, gender, and political theology an…

We are back, and we have on our new friend and fellow theology geek Dr. Nijay K. Gupta. Nijay is Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and is currently writing a book on the subject of women in the New Testament world. He has also penned numerous books and journal articles on Pauline theology. He joins us to talk about his forthcoming boo…

Well, this episode is a deep dive into some really fascinating and complex issues! Dr. Payne is a major influence on our thinking and we were delighted to host him as he shared some stories of his life and a lot about his work in textual criticism. Please find available for free download Phil Payne's summary article that answers the 12 most commonl…

Allison and Nick talk with Annette Oltmans of THE M3ND PROJECT about double abuse in the church. If you like what we are doing and want to support this podcast, help us out on Patreon!By Nick & Allison Quient

In this episode, Allison and Nick complete their brief series on Colossians 3 with a precise exegesis of Col 3:18-4:1. Apologies in advance for Nolan's chirping and screaming at various points. He is a baby, after all. Thank you for your support during this time. If you want to support us on patreon, click here!…

Nick and Allison and Nugs are back! Join us for a verse-by-verse walk through of Colossians 3:1-17. Usually 3:18-19 is the focus in the evangelical gender debate, but we felt like vv.1-17 had a lot more to offer contextually and spiritually. So, join us for the first part of a two-parter as we prepare the way for an egalitarian reading of Colossian…

Hi everyone! In this episode we talk with Pastora Ines Velásquez-McBryde and Pastor Bobby Harrison, co-pastors of The Church We Hope For about co-pastoring, egalitarianism, and ministry during COVID. You can follow both Ines and Bobby on twitter!By Nick and Allison Quient

Hi everyone! We have a cracka-lackin’ episode for you this week, featuring our friend Aimee Byrd. Aimee has written a great new book called Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and joins us to talk about it! Along the way we talk about friendship, partnership, and the other 98% of folks in church who have gifts as well. If you like what w…

In this episode, Allison and Nick talk with their friend Dr. Ingrid Faro. Dr. Faro is an Old Testament scholar and theologian who has done extensive work on the problem of evil in Genesis. She has Old Testament studies and Hebrew taught at Northern Seminary, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, North Park Theological Seminary, and The Scandinavian …

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Christa McKirland onto our show! Christa is a longtime friend of ours from our time at Biola and she is now Lecturer in Systematic Theology at Carey Baptist College in New Zealand. In this episode we talk about gender, priesthood, analytic theology, human desire and purpose, and the Imago Dei. Pretty heady and spicy…

In this episode, Nick and Allison are joined by Eugene Hung (Feminist Asian Dad). Eugene is a former evangelical pastor and Dallas Seminary graduate, Eugene currently writes and speaks on a freelance basis about issues of gender, race, and parenting. He has also served as an educator for relationship and sexual violence prevention at UC Irvine, as …

In this episode, Nick and Allison interview Boz Tchividjian, founder of G.R.A.C.E. (Godly Responses to Abuse in the Church), to talk about the state of the church as it relates to abuse. We also talk about Boz’s speech at the Southern Baptist Convention and the impact that had. For a snapshot of that speech: https://baptistnews.com/article/caring-w…

In this episode (clocking in at over 90 minutes!!!) Nick and Allison are joined by Dr. Cynthia Long Westfall. Dr. Westfall is Associate Professor of New Testament at McMaster Divinity College and an expert in linguistics, discourse analysis, word studies, Hebrews, and Paul and gender. She joins us today to talk about 1 Timothy 2:12 and the specific…

Allison and Nick are overjoyed to have on Kristen Padilla. Kristen is a graduate of Beeson Divinity School and and is a mother, wife, and minister of the Gospel and we talk about a lot of really interesting this! More specifically, we talk about her book Now that I am Called: A Guide for Women Discerning a Call to Ministry, which is an excellent bo…

In this episode, Nick and Allison answer a few more listener questions. Specifically, we talk about Junia in Romans 16:7, our hopes and dreams about raising our son in an egalitarian household and church, and how egalitarianism is winning the day in seminaries. We also spend some time addressing a listener’s question about 1 Timothy 2:12. You also …

Hi everyone! We answer four specific questions in this episode and also talk about the birth of our newborn baby boy, Nolan! Some on 1 Timothy 2:12 and the history of interpretation and other questions about Allison’s experience as a female theologian. We hope you enjoy it! If you have questions that you want answered in the future (we plan on doin…

Dr. Ron Pierce (Ph.D, Fuller Theological Seminary) is Professor of Old Testament at Biola University and has written and edited numerous books and articles on the topic of women in ministry and the evangelical gender debate. Ron is also a personal friend of ours and we are just over the moon that we could have him on our podcast! In addition to bei…

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Yes. You read that correctly. N.T. Wright stopped by for a few minutes to talk about his new mammoth masterpiece (co-written with Mike Bird) The New Testament in its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians. It is a wonderful work that both Allison and I will be using in our future (hopeful) teaching c…

Well hey y’all! It’s been a time! In this episode Nick and Allison talk about communal complicity, gender, and abuse with Rev. Gricel Medina. You can find her on social media on Twitter and Instagram. Pastor Gricel is involved in church planting, theological education, community development, and is deeply involved in biblical gender equality. She i…

In this mega super yuge episode totally nearly 2 hours (!), Nick and Allison explore the complexities of bible translations, and how modern English translations impact gender. We look especially at the ESV and give a brief response to Mike Winger, a Christian apologist who did an entire video on bible translations that is both helpful and somewhat …

Hi everyone! We made it around the Texas triangle (Houston - San Antonio - Austin - Waco - DFW - Houston) and during this trip we talked about our time at the Christians for Biblical Equality conference in Houston and answered listener questions. Questions about 1 Tim 2:12, ‘authority,’ abuse, staying in church, and many others! Support us on patre…

In this episode Nick and Allison talk about the Prophetess Huldah and about basic hermeneutics as they relate to the evangelical gender debate. Much could be said but we limited ourselves to the discussion simply to make things a bit breezy. They also include a discount code at the end of the episode for the Christians for Biblical Equality Confere…

Follow Nick and Allison on twitter! Also, for the few who are interested in Allison’s story about a certain unnamed movie star in this episode, see this episode of The Sinnergists Podcast for the full story. Also, subscribe to that podcast if you like it!By N/A

Nick and Allison tackle the patriarchal reading of Genesis 3, arguing for an egalitarian understanding. Follow us on twitter (@NickQuient and @AllisonQuient)!By N/A

Allison's re-recorded presentation at the CATA conference in Toronto!By N/A

Nick and Allison tackle complementarian readings of Genesis 1-3 as they relate to creation. Follow them on twitter (@NickQuient) and (@AllisonQuient). Hit us up with questions there if you want them answered in the next episode!By N/A

This week we talk with Dr. Michael F. Bird, who is Academic Dean and Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College in Australia about Jesus and his view of gender. Mike is a former complementarian who has recently changed his mind on the bible's view of women and we talk about many things in this episode: Jesus and divorce, coffee, Mike's poor taste in dr…

So, it has been an odd journey since last we spoke! Nick and Allison have both had a few major life changes (you'll have to listen to the episode to find out what exactly all that is!), but today our topic concerns different so-called "gender myths" in relation to friendship and the church. We tackle three so-called "gender myths" in this episode. …

Follow us on twitter (@NickQuient and @AllisonQuient) and check out our website for blog posts and our patreon! Feel free to share our work if you are moved to do so, and give us an honest 5 star review! Nick & AllisonBy N/A

Follow us on twitter (@NickQuient and @AllisonQuient) and check out our website for blog posts and our patreon! Feel free to share our work if you are moved to do so, and give us an honest 5 star review! Blessings! Nick and Allison--By N/A

Welp, this is our second recording of this difficult portion of Scripture! Allison took the lead on this one, walking us through multiple exegetical and theological issues within Romans 5, especially as it relates to gender. Does Romans 5 say anything about gender? The answer may surprise you. Or it won't. For Allison's paper on Romans 5:12-21 and …

Boom! In this episode, we tackle a highly debated text - although we do so with a different edge. While we affirm a fairly traditional reading of Romans 1, we come to some interesting conclusions that affect the evangelical gender debate - in a good way! Nick also eats some gross jelly beans, and Allison sips some fireball whiskey. Nick will someda…

This is a recording of Allison's presentation she gave at Duke Divinity School in mid-August and at the Interdisciplinary Theology Conference in October. Since many of you have inquired about it, we decided to make it a podcast episode for all to enjoy. Most importantly: will Nick get a good jelly bean or a bad one? You'll have to listen and find o…

Well, this one was interesting to say the least! We drove out to Flagstaff, AZ to hang out with one of our best friends (hi Kyle), and then we drove another 7 hours to south Denver, CO for a wedding (hi David and Rebecca and KJ and CJ). That explains the odd audio quality and the different songs. In this episode we talk about: Christian perfection.…

Welp. We were exhausted in this episode. No excuses. Come to think of it, we're still exhausted. Check out the #CBE17 hashtag for all of the updates during the conference: mostly tweeted by us! N/ABy N/A

Welcome back! It has been a while, hasn't it? In this episode, Nick and Allison discuss the wide-ranging topic of women in Luke/Acts, touching on various elements of the doctrine of God, the Holy Spirit and Pentecost, how we should read narrative, and commenting on the evangelical tendency to downplay narrative in the quest for 'propositional' trut…

Since this episode won't air on Sunday, Happy Mother's Day! In this episode, we had some fun! We went through a lot of Galatians 1-3 for context, and then worked through the parallel passages of Galatians 3:28, as well as the theology within this verse. We also spent a great deal of time answering some listener questions. If you ever have any quest…

Allison and I originally planned on working through Galatians 3:26-29 (and more specifically through the entire epistle) in this episode, but some interesting events have occurred in the blogosphere that demanded our response. On April 19th, John Piper released a short 10 minute video where he responded to a questioner from the United Kingdom. The …

Well hello, welcome to our podcast! And blog! In this episode, we talk about the finer points of textual criticism, church fathers, and the various interpretive issues surrounding 1 Corinthians 14:34-35. We argue that the context and textual problems strongly suggest that these two verses are an interpolation. Also, because Nick *makes* Allison dri…

This episode is a bit different. We get a bit personal. Well, we also tell jokes and enjoy our time together as always! This time, Allison and Nick tell us about their egalitarian wedding, including some interesting details that often get left aside. Nick gives us a glimpse into the theology of John Wesley and Allison talks about Paul and Adam for …

Well, this is the first episode of the New Year. Not much else to say about that, especially given what has happened in the news. Downer. Oh well. Anyway. In this episode, we tackle Paul's most difficult passage, a passage that has kept a lot of Pauline exegetes scratching their heads. Allison coerced Nick into trying a jelly bean or three, and it …