EP10 – Menopause, Faith, and the Christian Church (Part 1)

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About the episode

In this episode, we’re talking with the Reverend Stephanie Kendell about menopause and religion. Specifically, we discuss menopause and our changing bodies in the context of the Christian church.

It’s a fascinating discussion and since there was so much to discuss (let’s face it, we are a chatty bunch), we decided to break the conversations into TWO episodes. So this is the first of a two-part conversation and we hope you enjoy it, whether you come from a different faith tradition or none at all!

Grab your beverage of choice and settle in for some news updates, menopause moments, the Hoohah Weather Report, and our chat with Stephanie.

More about our guest

The Rev. Stephanie Kendell is the Senior Minister and President of National City Christian Church and Foundation, the National Cathedral of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Washington, DC. She is the first woman to hold these positions. Her ministry is committed to being LGBTQIA+ affirming, anti-racist, and seeks to center the voices and experiences of those historically and systemically marginalized.

Show notes and resources

• Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Funding Announcement (article)
• Rev. Stephanie Kendell website
• Are You Still Watching?: Using Pop Culture to Tune In, Find God & Get Renewed for Another Season by Stephanie Kendell & Author Stewart (book)
• Two on One, Talking Pop Culture and Theology with Faith Leaders From Around the World (podcast)