The Marcella Project

Jan 22 2025 100 ep. 40 mins 9

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Unplugged, authentic conversations with a preacher, pastor, and thought leader who has walked with women of faith for decades. Asking the hard questions, dealing with the real issues, seeing the Scriptures from a new lens. These conversations will put words to your female experience, ennoble you as Jesus intended and encourage you to bring your full self to the table. We’re reshaping our view!

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#121 - A marriage convo with Steve and Jackie

On January 23rd, Steve and I will celebrate our 37th anniversary—what a long time! I thought it would be fun for us to reflect on our marriage and discuss how our ideals about marriage have evolved over the years.

#120 - Exploring the Incarnation with Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler

This Advent season, we’ve been delving into the profound mystery of the incarnation—the incredible truth that Jesus chose to come to us in the flesh. This exploration has been deeply influenced by my studies with the Franciscans, prompting me to reflect on the idea that Jesus would have chosen this path even without the fall. What does this mean for us?

#119 - Women, Power & the Story of Joanna

What is power? Why are women squeamish about having it? And what should we do with it when we have it?

#118 - Why Gen-Z Women Leave the Church

On today's episode, we talk with Beth Allison Barr to get her take on why this phenomenon is the reduced visibility of women in the Church. We hope this discussion will help Gen Z women know there are women like Beth and us at The Marcella Project who get it and are here to help them find their place to belong.

#117 My Body, My Choice Part 3 (REPOST)

IToday we continue our discussion with Mako Nagasawa, who can help shed light on how the early church viewed abortion, what the science meant and how we ended up politicizing abortion. An issue that has and continues to impact us, women, considerably.

#116 Emotions, Elections, & Hot Topics

It occurred to me that when we talk about hot topics, whether it’s abortion, immigration, racism, or book bans, there’s more at play than just what we think

#115 Emotions and the Election

It occurred to me that when we talk about hot topics, whether it’s abortion, immigration, racism, or book bans, there’s more at play than just what we think.

#114 My Dad Died

Sep 18 2024 42 mins

Summer started like any other summer. Steve packed our car full of fireworks and drove to New York to celebrate with family at Mom's lakehouse on Arnold Lake on the 4th of July. My kids flew in, and their partners joined them this year. It was so much fun. All four siblings, their partners, nieces, nephews, and friends joined us, totaling about 70 people. We always cook a lot becau

#113 "Unveiling Truths: Mary Evans' Insights on Biblical Women and Beyond"

Jul 04 2024 42 mins

Join Jackie in this special episode as she introduces Mary, a remarkable octogenarian whose passion for biblical scholarship spans half a century. Mary's wit and deep insights into the New and Old Testaments, especially regarding women in the Bible, captivate Jackie from the moment they meet in Amsterdam. Despite the serious nature of her work, Mary's British charm and humor shine

#112 Faith, Trauma, and Transformation: A Conversation with Dieula Previlon on Her New Book 'Does God See Me'

Jun 19 2024 65 mins

In this special episode, I sit down with my friend and colleague, Dieula Previlon, to discuss her incredible journey and the powerful themes of her new book, "Does God See Me?" Dieula is an ordained pastor, licensed counselor, certified trauma-informed business coach, and the founder of ElevateHer International Ministries and Elevate Life Coaching. Together, we explore our shared