In this episode, Kelly is joined by author, psychotherapist, and fellow podcast host, Matthias Roberts for part two of this two-part series on Defining Sexual Values for Ourselves. In it, they discuss: how sexual shame can develop within faith-based upbringings (specifically Christianity in this episode) three specific types of shame-based coping mechanisms: shamefulness, shamelessness, and autopilot re-framing the Bible and Christian faith so that they can still inform our sexual values and ethics, but in a more robust, honest, wholistic way various passages of scripture usually taugh ..read more

This is a really special episode of the Let It Matter Podcast. My guest this week is Amanda Held Opelt, who joined me for a very personal, intimate conversation about our respective experiences of grief and: the ways it transformed us (hint: entirely and forever, in big and small ways), the ways our grief itself has transformed and evolved over time, and how engaging creativity and creative outlets for helped us to process our grief and preserve our memories of such hard, sacred, holy moments. WANT TO EXPLORE THIS TOPIC FURTHER? JOIN US IN PATREON! Get the full uncut interview (over 20 ..read more

In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by author and spiritual director, Danielle Shroyer, to discuss: -what the word blessing truly means and how original blessing is the truest thing about us as humans -how the doctrine of original sin is unhelpful and unncessary to understanding human nature, sin, and our relationship to God -ways we have cartoonized and flattened the biblical account of Genesis 1-3, and what is actually there in the text when we look closer, and so much more! Guest Bio: Danielle Shroyer is a spiritual director, author, speaker, and former pastor. She currently serves ..read more

In this episode, host, Kelly Wolfe, shares her own personal faith story with Kate Boyd including: •how her first major faith evolution helped prepare her for the second •the factors at play in her transition out of & away from Evangelicalism •how she arrived in the Episcopal church •what she has found beautiful as well as challenging within the Episcopal church •what advice Kelly has for fellow travelers along the road of their faith evolution(s), and more! My thanks to Kate Boyd, author of the book An Untidy Faith, who joined me as a guest host for this episode ..read more

In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by scholar and professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, Nijay Gupta (DPhil) to discuss themes from his book Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church, in particular: looking closer into the three main issues (used by those seeking to uphold or defend complementarianism/patriarchy) that come from Genesis 1-3: the created order, the use of the word "helper", and the fall/curses looking at the broader context of the Roman world -- Roman households, social & socioeconomic dynamics, gender roles, etc. -- whi ..read more

In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by (returning Let It Matter Podcast guest) Devi Abraham, for a conversation-style episode where we discuss the (mostly) evangelical myth that we - as people and in particular as women - are untrustworthy in our decision making, instincts, intuition, wisdom, etc. Guest BioDevi Abraham is a writer, thinker and cohost of the Where Do We Go From Here? podcast which invites listeners to untangle sex, self and community for a new generation of Christians and to Leave behind purity culture and save what matters. Her writing has been featured in Religion New ..read more

**Content Warning for this Episode: We discuss topics like sexuality, reproductive healthcare, abortion access, contraception, and more. Please proceed with caution if needed. In this episode, I am joined by Rev. Jes Kast to discuss various aspects of the women's reproductive healthcare conversation (including abortion, contraception, sex education, etc.). Jes is an ordained minister of Word and Sacrament in the United Church of Christ, and pastor of a UCC church in Pennsylvania, where she lives with her wife. She is also a member of the National Clergy Advocacy Board for Planned Parenthood, w ..read more

In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by author, speaker, and writer Shannan Martin to discuss themes from her book Start With Hello: (And Other Simple Ways to Live as Neighbors). Themes like: Simple, practical ways to begin reconstituting connection and community after years of collective distancing, disconnection, and division The importance of noticing homogeny in our existing relationships, in those we interact with & follow on social media, and in those whose books we read The difference between entertaining and hospitality and how to practice hospitality without pressure to pe ..read more

In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by writer and fellow podcast host, Morgan Strehlow, to discuss the wisdom and best practices they've picked up throughout their time navigating the job market in various industries, roles, and times. They share best practices related to: job hunting and navigating the job market, salary negotiations, asking for promotions, setting workplace boundaries, office dynamics, personal values, etc. Guest Bio: Morgan Strehlow (she/her) is a literary agent and freelance writer who spent the first decade of her career as a creator, administrator, and researcher ..read more

In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by Episcopal priest -- and former rector of Kelly's local parish church -- Rev. Catherine Thompson to explore various aspects of the Episcopal church like: The origins of the Church of England, the Anglican Communion, and the Episcopal Church in the US The differences between the Episcopal Church and the ACNA (Anglican Church in North America) The theological beliefs and practices in the categories of: God, mankind (LGBTQIA+ affirmation, egalitarianism, social justice issues, etc.), sin/salvation, heaven/hell, prayer, church polity/governance ..read more