Award-winning writer Liz Charlotte Grant (link), author of Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible, joins Nate and Shelby Hanson for a fascinating conversation that delves deep into the complexities of faith, spirituality, and questioning long-held beliefs. Liz shares how her journey through evangelicalism, maternal metaphors for God, and the transformative power of therapy reshaped her spirituality in ways that challenge the traditional narratives found in many Christian circles.

In this episode, Liz opens up about how re-examining scripture through the lens of gender and power has allowed her to see the Bible in a new light. She dives into the importance of viewing God through feminine metaphors and how that can dismantle patriarchal interpretations, offering a fresh and compelling perspective for anyone on their own spiritual journey.

The aftershow with Nate and Shelby goes even deeper into these themes, tackling big questions like whether we’ll “stand before God” one day and what biblical inspiration really means in today’s world. If you’ve ever wrestled with your faith or sought new ways to think about God, this conversation will spark reflection and leave you eager to explore your own beliefs further. Be sure to listen to the episode and the aftershow for some truly thought-provoking insights.

Takeaways:

• Liz’s journey from evangelicalism to rethinking faith.
• Feminine metaphors for God in scripture.
• Maternal imagery in God’s character.
• The intersection of faith and therapy.
• Women’s roles in evangelical spaces.
• Patriarchy’s influence on faith views.
• Challenges with traditional biblical interpretations.
• Liz’s new book Knock at the Sky.
• How academic approaches affect faith.
• The shift from complementarianism to egalitarianism.

After Show