21: Feminist Faith & Reimagining God with Shannon K. Evans

In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by author, Catholic contemplative writer, and retreat leader, Shannon K. Evans, to discuss:

1. some of the harms caused by "white feminism" and how BIPOC (especially women of color), LGBTQIA+ folks, those in poverty, etc are able to reveal blindspots in white feminism that we need to learn from,

2. Shannon's experience being a feminist in a Christian tradition almost entirely led (in an official capacity at least) by men and how she makes that work for her faith,

3. what sparked the invitation in Shannon's faith to re-imagine God in the feminine, as a Mother, and in other ways that allow her to relate to God in new ways, including with the use of Marian imagery and theology,

4. who her book, Feminist Prayers for My Daughter, is truly for -- and it's far more of us than just mothers of daughters.

Additional Links mentioned in the episode:

• Instagram Live with Shannon and Casey Stanton (of Discerning Deacons) discussing the recent developments within the Catholic Church's listening synod & voting body

• Rewilding Motherhood: Your Path to an Empowered Feminine Spirituality by Shannon K. Evans on Amazon

• Our Lady of Peace (which Kelly pointed to during the recording with Shannon and has hanging on her wall) and Our Lady Undoer of Knots (mentioned by Kelly in the conversation on ways that Marian imagery helps us relate to God in the feminine), both by Modern Saints by Gracie. Both are shown on this page which contains all of Gracie's Marian imagery & devotions.

Guest Bio: Shannon K. Evans (she/her), a writer in the contemplative Catholic tradition, is the author of Rewilding Motherhood: Your Path to an Empowered Feminine Spirituality and Embracing Weakness. She is the social media editor for National Catholic Reporter, a retreat leader for the Jesuits of the U.S. and Canada, a regular contributor to Franciscan Media, and has written for U.S. Catholic, America, and Geez (Jeez) magazines. Shannon speaks regularly at churches, small groups, conferences, and retreats on topics related to motherhood, prayer, and justice, and leads groups in guided meditation. She is a mother of five and lives in Ames, Iowa. You can find her on Twitter @ShannonKayEvans, on Instagram @ShannonKEvans, and on her website at www.shannonkevans.com