Welcome to our season finale! This episode is a thought-provoking exploration of gender, religion, and the fascinating intersection between the two. Strap in as we tackle the complex topic of gendering in the Bible, delving into why a masculine God is prevalent in the evangelical world. We traverse the ancient pathways of first-century Celtic Christianity and its perceptions of the Divine Feminine while also looking at the implications of patriarchal societies and religions on today's church. We also explore the necessity of creating equitable work environments and diversifying leadership within religious institutions. This journey is not just engaging but opens doors to conversations that need to be had. Plus, there’s a dog in this podcast. A dog makes everything better.PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/HolyHellLISTEN ON:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J5azxx...ADD US ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theholyhellpodTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCLMLdff3uGiC...THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@theholyhellpodJOSH ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joshjwhiteSAVANNAH ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/savannahrae...CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro06:50 - Yes, we read DM’s!07:38 - Who will be our first sponsor?13:20 - Patreon bonus ep’s14:08 The Holy Hell Christmas Show15:48 - today’s episode: Gender of God18:07 - Celtic Christianity & Mother27:10 - Concept of Gender & Religion31:10 - Why God is masculine in the OT37:43- gender in different religions40:32 - why did God us a man (Jesus) and not a woman? 47:34 - why women terrify Josh53:00 - why most churches identify God as male01:03:54 - women should be in leadership in our churches01:07:55 - Josh says the word “women” weird01:09:02 - creating equitable environments01:15:35 - Thanks for listening Sav's SourcesThe Disappearing L: Erasure of Lesbian Spaces and Culture - Bonnie MorrisSophia: Aspects of the Divine Feminine Past & Present, edited by Susan Cady, Marian Ronan, and Hal Taussig - Collection of essays on the concept of wisdom (sophia) and the feminine depictions of God. "God Beyond Gender: Feminist Christian God-Language" by Patricia Wilson-Kastner - Wilson-Kastner examines the language used to talk about God and how feminist theology has contributed to a more inclusive understanding of God's gender.The History of God - Karen Armstrong - This book doesn't heavily discuss gender, but is a great read all around and is a great layout of the history of monotheistic Religions