Chine McDonald - Unmaking Motherhood: Faith, Family, and Feminism (N341)
Nomad Podcast24 Maalis 2025

Chine McDonald - Unmaking Motherhood: Faith, Family, and Feminism (N341)

What happens when the idealised image of motherhood meets the lived reality? In this episode, we sit down with Director of Theos, Chine McDonald to explore the complexities of motherhood and faith. Chine shares her personal journey, from growing up in evangelical churches with rigid gender roles to navigating the expectations and challenges of motherhood. We delve into the ways theology has often sidelined maternal experiences, how cultural depictions of Mary have shaped ideas of motherhood, and how embracing imperfection might be a form of grace.

Following the interview Joy Brooks and Tim Nash ponder their own experiences of parenthood and its intersection with their evolving faith.

Interview starts at 13m 13s

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