Episode Details

In this episode I talk with Cami Sanders about the divine feminine through an LDS lens and it genuinely blew my mind. Cami shares how watching her daughters navigate the church as young girls sent her on a deep dive into scripture, etymology, and ancient texts, and what she found was far more than she expected. We talk about Heavenly Mother, the women of the Old and New Testament who held prophetic and apostolic roles, the real meaning of the word virtuous, Eve as a woman of vision and courage, and what an ongoing restoration might actually look like for women in the church. This one is thought provoking, faith expanding, and so good.

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Cami’s Suggested Resources: 

Margaret Barker - 📕The Mother of God

Laurel Hatch Ulrich

Mandy Green

Daniel Person - Journal Of Book of Mormon Studies; “Nephi & His Asherah”

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol9/iss2/4/

Takeaways:

Cami's exploration of the divine feminine began with her daughters' experiences.

The LDS perspective on Heavenly Mother is unique and significant.

Scriptures can be read through a lens that acknowledges feminine divinity.

Women in the scriptures played important roles that are often overlooked.

Resources for understanding women's roles in religion are abundant.

Collaboration between genders is essential for progress.

Historical contexts show that women have held significant positions in faith.

Change in religious structures is ongoing and necessary.

Personal experiences shape our understanding of spirituality and gender roles.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Divine Feminine

03:22 Cami's Journey and Insights

06:16 Exploring Scriptures and the Role of Heavenly Mother

09:19 Redefining Virtue and Gender Roles

12:26 Historical Perspectives on Women in Scripture

15:14 Resources for Further Exploration

18:08 The Future of Women in Spiritual Roles

18:34 Eve's Choice and the Path to Progress

22:01 The Role of Women in Building Zion

24:43 Power Dynamics and Gender Equality

27:19 Imagining a New Structure for Leadership

31:21 The Evolution of Religious Practices

34:23 Navigating Change in Organized Religion