Theology Girls Podcast

Katy Goldstein
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We are a community of women reclaiming our place in theological discourse… Beyond the pink-covered devotionals and gendered expectations, rooted in Scripture, driven by curiosity, and unafraid to wrestle with hard truths. Our mission is to cultivate a space where women’s voices are central, where theology is rigorous and inclusive, and where faith is not domesticated but daring. We believe that deep, transformative engagement with God and one another is not reserved for a privileged few, but is the birthright of every woman made in the image of the Divine.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 57: Beyond the Manosphere with Zachary Wagner

    JOIN OUR BOOK FALL CLUB by clicking here and get your first 7 days for free, as well as all our Second Service perks. Today we are sharing a conversation with New Testament Scholar and author, Zachary Wagner. Zachary recently authored a book called “Men of Virtue,” and Katy and Zach discuss all things masculinity and why more and more young men are drawn to what I would consider “manosphere” influencers for their formation as Christian men rather than looking to the person and work of Christ. They also discuss why the phrase toxic masculinity often shuts down conversations, why more men are being drawn to religious institutions, as well as how we can help the men in our lives embrace a more Godly form of masculinity. Make sure you stick around for our bonus episode only available on Substack for our Second Service members where Zach shares which fruit of the spirit has been particularly hard for him to embody. You can join the Second Service community for just $12 a month and take advantage of all your subscriber perks. Click here to get your first 7 days for free. Follow Zachary on Instagram @zacharycwagner and make sure you check out his Substack. Order “Men of Virtue” by clicking here. Order “Non-Toxic Masculinity” by clicking here. Episode Sponsors: Crescent Oasis Counseling and Coaching Seminary Now - Use code TG30 for 30% off your entire subscription Email us at thetheologygirls@gmail.com to inquire about out ad space for your business or ministry Grab tickets for our next in person event on 10/2 with Tara Beth Leach by clicking here. Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

  2. Aug 14

    BONUS: What they Don’t Tell You About Women in the Bible with Lydia Grace Kaiser

    Today we are sharing a conversation with author, Lydia Grace Kaiser about her new book, Bible Truth About Women: What They Don’t Tell You.” In many ways, Lydia Grace continues the dialogue Katy had with Preston Sprinkle back in March of 2026 and takes her readers further into issues such as the “misleading claims” that those in complementarian spaces have used as a means to bar women from church leadership. Make sure you stick around for our bonus episode only available on Substack for our Second Service members where Lydia Grace shares about a lesser known female Biblical character that she loved researching. You can join the Second Service community for just $12 a month and take advantage of all your subscriber perks. Click here to get your first 7 days for free. Follow Lydia Grace on Facebook and make sure you check out her website. Grab your copy of “Bible Truth About Women: What They Don’t Tell You” by clicking here. Episode Sponsors: Kindred Photo Co. - Tell her the Theology Girls sent you for 10% off your shoot Seminary Now - Use code TG30 for 30% off your entire subsription Email us at thetheologygirls@gmail.com to inquire about out ad space for your business or ministry Grab tickets for our next in person event on 10/2 with Tara Beth Leach by clicking here. Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

  3. Aug 11

    Episode 56: Holy Ground in the Ordinary Moments of Life with Kimberly Knowle Zeller

    Today we are sharing a really a recent conversation with my new friend, author and pastor, Kimberly Knowle Zeller. Kimberly and Katy discuss her new book, “Small Steps: Blessings to Lift Your Soul on the Pilgrimage of Life”, as well as her journey on the Camino de Santiago, the power of offering blessings for every season and circumstance in life and so much more. Make sure you stick around for our bonus episode only available on Substack for our Second Service members where Kimberly does something really special and not only reads one of the blessings from her book, but also shares why her book specifically might mean a lot to someone who is walking through a season of doubt or deconstruction. You can join the Second Service community for just $12 a month and take advantage of all your subscriber perks. Click here to get your first 7 days for free. Follow Kimberly on Instagram @kkowlezeller and on Substack here. Grab your copy of “Small Steps” by clicking here. Episode Sponsors: Be a Heart - Use code THETHEOLOGYGIRLS for 10% off your purchase She Reads Truth - Use code THETHEOLOGYGIRLS for 15% off your entire purpose Email us at thetheologygirls@gmail.com to inquire about out ad space for your business or ministry Grab tickets for our next in person event on 10/2 with Tara Beth Leach by clicking here. Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

  4. Aug 4

    Episode 55: Leading Worship While Female with Kelsey Kramer McGinnis

    Today we are featuring a conversation with author, musicologist, and frequent contributor to Christianity Today, Kelsey Kramer McGinnis. Kelsey and Katy talk about all things church ministry and worship leading, especially as it pertains to women. They discuss why women can write worship songs and lead them, often praying and speaking between songs, but are not able to preach in certain faith spaces and how blurry that line really is. They also discuss topics like aging out of leadership, funny baby voice, tracks, tech in worship, and more. Stick around for our bonus Second Service episode only available on Substack where Kelsey re-imagines a church service using her expertise as a musicologist and how people actually interact with music and congregational singing. You can sign up today for just $12 a month and snag all our subscriber perks. Plus, get 7 days for free when you use this link. Follow Kelsey on Instagram @kelseykmcginnis and on Substack here. Episode Sponsors: Seminary Now - Use code TG30 for 30% off your subscription Ninni Co. Pacifiers - Use code THEOLOGYGIRL for 10% off your entire purpose Email us at thetheologygirls@gmail.com to inquire about out ad space for your business or ministry Grab tickets for our next in person event on 10/2 with Tara Beth Leach by clicking here. Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

  5. Jul 28

    Episode 54: High Control Groups and Finding Freedom with Grace Snively

    Today we are sharing recent conversation Katy had with her friend, artist and entrepreneur, Grace Snively, about a high control group they were both part of over a decade ago. Grace and Katy process what it was like to be in the group in real time, as well as what it was like to leave the group, and rebuilding your faith after leaving a group like this. Check out our bonus Second Service episode on Substack where Katy and Grace share how trauma still shows up in their everyday lives as well as red flags to know whether or not you’re in a high control group and why faith based groups are prone to power abuses. This episode is only available for paid subscribers. You can join our Second Service community for just $8 until the end of July (normally $12) and take advantage of all our paid subscriber perks. Click here to join and lock in at the discounted rate for the remainder of your subscription. Check out Domas Studio by clicking here and make sure you follow Grace on Instagram @gracesnively You can also shop Grace’s apparel store, Grey House Goods by clicking here. Episode Sponsors: Crescent Oasis Counseling and Coaching Ninni Co. Pacifiers - Use code THEOLOGYGIRL for 10% off your entire purpose Email us at thetheologygirls@gmail.com to inquire about out ad space for your business or ministry Grab tickets for our next in person event on 10/2 with Tara Beth Leach by clicking here. Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

  6. Jul 21

    Episode 53: Listener Mailbag and Theology Girls News with Katy (and Jon) Goldstein

    Today we are sharing our first ever listener mailbag episode where Katy answers your questions. Katy is joined by her husband Jon for this conversation who chimes in and shares his take on household responsibilities, time management, egalitarian marriage, healthy churches, seminary, and more. And make sure you listen through till the end for two very exciting Theology Girls announcements. Check out our bonus Second Service episode on Substack where Katy shares a very hot take she has when it comes to the Old Testament. This episode is only available for paid subscribers. You can join our Second Service community for just $8 until the end of July (normally $12) and take advantage of all our paid subscriber perks. Check out Sheila Gregoire’s “Bare Marriage” podcast episode where she audits church websites. Episode Sponsors: Seminary Now - use code TG30 for 30% off your subscription Email us at thetheologygirls@gmail.com to inquire about out ad space Grab tickets for our next in person event on 10/2 with Tara Beth Leach by clicking here. Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

  7. Jul 17

    BONUS: When Longing Becomes Your Lover with Amanda McCracken

    Today we are sharing a special bonus conversation with Amanda McCracken, author of “When Longing Becomes Your Lover” and limerence expert. Amanda shares about her experience as a 40 year old virgin who had become addicted to longing for love rather than actually pursuing healthy relationships, and how she connects the harmful teachings of purity culture to her struggles. Make sure you stick around for our bonus Second Service episode with Amanda on Substack where she shares what she wishes she would have learned as a teenager in youth group instead of purity culture teachings. Join our Second Service Community for just $12 a month to receive weekly bonus episodes and essays, extra live discussions, as well as be part of our quarterly book club. Grab a copy of “When Longing Becomes Your Lover” by clicking here and check out Amanda’s incredible TedX talk about limerence. Listen to The Longing Lab by clicking here. Episode Sponsors: Kindred Photo Co. - tell her The Theology Girls sent you for 10% off your shoot She Reads Truth - use the code THETHEOLOGYGIRLS for 15% off your entire order Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

  8. Jul 14

    Episode 52: Living in the Tension with Kristin Mockler Young

    Today we are sharing a conversation featuring podcaster, author and “Insta Pastor,” Kristin Mockler Young. Kristin and Katy discuss her upcoming book “The Other Side of Certainty” and what it looks like to live inside tension rather than look for clear cut answers when it comes to faith. Kristin shares about her rise to internet fame and what it’s like being a female pastor, particularly one who’s been outspoken about Christian nationalism and caring for marginalized communities, as well as diet culture and raising daughters. Make sure you stick around for our bonus Second Service episode with Kristin on Substack where we discuss whether or not she’s ever changed her mind as a result of some of the critiques she’s had online. Join our Second Service Community for just $12 a month to receive weekly bonus episodes and essays, extra live discussions, as well as be part of our quarterly book club. Pre-order your copy of “The Other Side of Certainty” and join her launch team for exclusive announcements and content by clicking here. Listen to the Becoming Church podcast by clicking here. Check out Kristin’s writing on Substack by clicking here. Stay up to date with Kristin and support her work by visiting her website. Episode Sponsors: Seminary Now - use code TG30 for 30% off your subscription Ninni Co. - use the code THEOLOGYGIRL for 10% off your entire order Make sure you rate, review and subscribe to the podcast anywhere you listen and follow us on Instagram @thetheologygirls

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We are a community of women reclaiming our place in theological discourse… Beyond the pink-covered devotionals and gendered expectations, rooted in Scripture, driven by curiosity, and unafraid to wrestle with hard truths. Our mission is to cultivate a space where women’s voices are central, where theology is rigorous and inclusive, and where faith is not domesticated but daring. We believe that deep, transformative engagement with God and one another is not reserved for a privileged few, but is the birthright of every woman made in the image of the Divine.

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  • Creator
    Katy Goldstein
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Katy Goldstein
  • Show Website
    Theology Girls Podcast

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