How does patriarchy shape our society, in religion and beyond? Why are some people (especially white women) voting against their own interests? How does the rise of Christian evangelism and nationalism affect women and marginalized groups in particular?

In this episode, I connect with guest Rev. Karla Kamstra, an ordained interfaith minister, spiritual mentor, and badass TikTok Mama Bear.

TUNE IN TO EPISODE 12 TO HEAR:

• Rev. Karla’s personal journey going from super religious (Southern Baptist) to spiritual but not religious and eventually an Interfaith minister.
• How living in a White, Male, Christian dominant society impacts all women and marginalized groups.
• How patriarchy suppresses self-agency/self-trust, critical thinking and breeds spiritual bypassing and religious trauma.
• How white christian women are both the some of the most impacted but also the most dangerous within a patriarchal system (they perpetuate it).
• How it is not masculinity but toxic masculinity that creates patriarchy. The path forward is living in balance with divine feminine and divine masculine.

ABOUT OUR GUEST: Rev Karla is a deconstructed Southern Baptist, an ordained interfaith minister and a spiritual mentor, helping those who are deconstructing find healing and spiritual clarity. Her first book "Deconstructing: Leaving Church, Finding Faith" will be out in October. She has a huge following online with over 700,000 followers on TikTok @revkarla and she also has a Facebook group called Rev Karla’s Inner Circle. Rev Karla’s content is a call for all seeking clarity beyond religious confines. She explores topics from deconstructing Christianity, healing religious trauma, the spiritual-but-not-religious path, and the dangers of Christian nationalism. She is breaking down barriers and creating a more inclusive and compassionate world.

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Rev Karla’s Spiritual Resource Guides

Rev. Karla’s Video Playlist of Q&A Live Streams

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