In this conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito are joined by Kaitlyn Schiess as they talk about her journey in theological education, highlighting the importance of mentorship, support, and diverse voices in academia. Kaitlyn also shares her experiences and encourages women to pursue theology without fear. They later discuss how theological education shapes faith, political engagement, and community service, emphasizing curiosity and historical examples like Deborah. They also encourage a holistic approach to faith that integrates personal belief, academia, and activism.

Resources Mentioned:

2025 Visual Museum Symposium: Believe Her Story – Learning to Listen to God Through Women

The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity

Holy Curiosity with Kat Armstrong

The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here by Kaitlyn Schiess

The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor by Kaitlyn Schiess

Episode Sponsor:

The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.