Episode 27 - Male Headship 101

About this episode

Anni and her guests discuss the implications and costs of the doctrine of male headship in homes and churches.

Are you familiar with the doctrine of male headship? That system that prioritizes the leadership, voice, and decision-making of men in homes and churches? Join Anni and friends Dawn and Leah for a critical look at what this doctrine means, what it costs, and what we should do about it.

People in this episode

Host: Anni Ponder

Guests: Dawn, Leah

Topics covered

• male headship
• leadership
• decision-making
• doctrine
• church
• homes

Keywords

• male headship
• doctrine
• leadership
• church
• decision-making

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